Blabbermouth

  • REX BROWN Breaks Silence On VINNIE PAUL's Death: 'The Last Few Days Have Been Very Difficult And Painful'
    Former PANTERA bassist Rex Brown has broken his silence on the passing of the band's drummer, Vinnie Paul Abbott.Vinnie Paul reportedly died in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas on Friday, June 22. He was 54 years old.Earlier today, Rex took to his personal Facebook page to make the following p…
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  • Pain of Mind - NEUROSIS
    NEUROSIS is one of the most important and forward-thinking bands in heavy music. The value of its music on its own and the impact and influence it has had on other significant artists simply cannot be overstated. The group has recently re-issued its 1987 debut album, "Pain of Mind", via its own labe…
    - 10 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 7:38pm -
  • Beacon of Faith - BAPTISTS
    Comparing BAPTISTS to noisecore pioneers CONVERGE is inevitable. The characteristic style and sounds remain in tow with the band's third full-length album, "Beacon of Faith", but it does more than simply chase the forefathers. BAPTISTS continues along a path that is comparatively more linear in appr…
    - 10 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 7:33pm -
  • Witch Mountain - WITCH MOUNTAIN
    When bands shake up their lineups, the changes can be significant as far as the nature of future output as well as public perception. The impact is oftentimes much more profound when the change involves the vocalist, especially with regard to how the audience will respond. Needless to say, it was a…
    - 10 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 7:24pm -
  • Bestial Hymns Of Perversion - OF FEATHER AND BONE
    OF FEATHER AND BONE has come a long way. In its early days, the Colorado band was running along the path of hardcore punk and grindcore. And it did it well. The group has since transformed into a death metal band that some may describe as falling under the umbrella of "old-school death metal," which…
    - 10 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 7:21pm -
  • Hadeon - PESTILENCE
    Members of PESTILENCE have come and gone. There has been one constant figure throughout, Patrick Mameli. The man is the heart and driving force of the legendary Netherlands death metal band. The ensemble has undergone periods of inactivity, and nonexistence, including a span that lasted 14 years fol…
    - 10 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 7:19pm -
  • MACHINE HEAD: 'VINNIE PAUL Inspired Our Band With His Amazing Style' And 'Incredible Sound'
    San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD have paid tribute to Vinnie Paul Abbott, saying the former PANTERA drummer inspired them with his "amazing style" and "incredible sound."Vinnie Paul reportedly died in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas on Friday, June 22. He was 54 years old.Earlier…
    - 13 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 5:01pm -
  • Report: VINNIE PAUL Suffered 'Major Heart Attack'
    According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, sources who knew Vinnie Paul Abbott said the former PANTERA drummer had suffered "a major heart attack" when he died in his sleep on Friday, June 22 at his home in Las Vegas. He was 54 years old.Vinnie Paul's body has been turned over to the medical exami…
    - 14 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 3:57pm -
  • STYX's TOMMY SHAW Pays Tribute To VINNIE PAUL: 'From Mega Success To Tragedy, He Was Amazingly Unaffected By It All'
    STYX guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw has paid tribute to Vinnie Paul Abbott, praising the former PANTERA drummer's "good nature, humility and sense of humor."Vinnie Paul reportedly died in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas on Friday, June 22. He was 54 years old. In a Facebook post, Shaw wrote: "…
    - 15 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 2:56pm -
  • JASON BONHAM Dedicates 'Stairway To Heaven' To VINNIE PAUL (Video)
    Jason Bonham dedicated a LED ZEPPELIN classic to Vinnie Paul Abbott during JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EVENING's June 23 performance at BB&T Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey.Prior to launching into the first notes of "Stairway To Heaven", Bonham took the mic and told the crowd: "[This is] a very spe…
    - 15 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 2:13pm -
  • PHILIP ANSELMO Shares Picture Of Lit Candle Following VINNIE PAUL's Death
    Ex-PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo has posted a picture of a lit candle in the dark, apparently in response to the passing of his former bandmate, drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott.Anselmo has yet to publicly comment on Vinnie Paul's death. The 54-year-old drummer died on Friday, June 22 at his home in Las…
    - 16 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 1:42pm -
  • VINNIE PAUL's Longtime Girlfriend: 'I Can't Begin To Describe The Pain In My Heart From This Nightmare'
    Vinnie Paul Abbott's longtime girlfriend has thanked her social-media followers for their support, two days after the former PANTERA drummer died at his home in Las Vegas. He was 54 years old.Chelsey Yeager took to her Instagram earlier today (Sunday, June 24) to share a photo of her kissing Vinni…
    - 18 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 11:51am -
  • KING DIAMOND On VINNIE PAUL: 'Another True Metalhead Has Left Us Way Too Soon'
    King Diamond has commented on the passing of Vinnie Paul Abbott. The former PANTERA drummer reportedly died in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas on Friday, June 22.The Danish heavy metal singer shared a photo of Vinnie Paul wearing the King Diamond makeup at a HELLYEAH Halloween concert in 2014,…
    - 18 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 11:22am -
  • ALICE COOPER's NITA STRAUSS And GRIM REAPER's NICK BOWCOTT Pay Tribute To VINNIE PAUL With 'Walk' Cover (Video)
    On Saturday, June 23, Nita Strauss (ALICE COOPER) and Nick Bowcott (GRIM REAPER) paid tribute to Vinnie Paul Abbott by performing a cover version of PANTERA's "Walk" at Sweetwater Gearfest 2018 in in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Video footage of their rendition can be seen below (courtesy of 60 Cycle Hum).…
    - 19 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 10:48am -
  • MIKE PORTNOY: VINNIE PAUL's Drumming On Early PANTERA Major-Label Albums Was 'The Benchmark'
    On Saturday, June 23, Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, SONS OF APOLLO, THE WINERY DOGS) made an appearance on Eddie Trunk's SiriusXM tribute show to Vinnie Paul Abbott, who died one day earlier at his home in Las Vegas at the age of 54.Speaking about the former PANTERA drummer's technical ability, Mik…
    - 19 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 10:12am -
  • VOLBEAT Honors VINNIE PAUL At Belgium's GRASPOP METAL MEETING (Video)
    Danish/American rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT paid tribute to Vinnie Paul Abbott during their concert Saturday night (June 23) at the Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium. Giant screens on either side of the stage projected the former PANTERA drummer's image while VOLBEAT performed the song "Goodbye…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jun 18, 3:16am -
  • POISON Dedicates Holmdel Concert To VINNIE PAUL (Video)
    POISON frontman Bret Michaels dedicated the band's concert Saturday night (June 23) at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey to Vinnie Paul Abbott, who passed away one day earlier. Michaels made the dedication prior to launching into the song "Ride The Wind", calling the former PANTERA d…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jun 18, 2:46am -
  • METALLICA's LARS ULRICH On VINNIE PAUL: 'Thank You For All The Good Times'
    METALLICA's Lars Urich has paid tribute to Vinnie Paul Abbott, thanking the former PANTERA drummer for his "incredible hospitality."Vinnie Paul reportedly died in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas on Friday, June 22. He was 54 years old.Earlier today, the METALLICA drummer tweeted out what look…
    - 1 day ago 23 Jun 18, 7:55pm -
  • FOO FIGHTERS On VINNIE PAUL: 'You Were One In A Million'
    FOO FIGHTERS have commented on the passing of Vinnie Paul Abbott. The former PANTERA drummer reportedly died in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas on Friday, June 22.In a statement posted to their social-media sites, FOO FIGHTERS wrote: "Vinnie... to the man with the slickest kicks and the best vi…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 5:00pm -
  • KORN's BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH: 'VINNIE PAUL Was Definitely The Kindest Living Legend I've Ever Met'
    KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch has paid tribute to Vinnie Paul Abbott, saying that the former PANTERA drummer "was definitely the kindest living legend" he had ever met.Vinnie Paul reportedly died in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas on Friday, June 22.Writing on his Instagram, Welch said: "…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 4:39pm -

Brave Words

Terrorizer

  • Terrorizer 287 At The Gates

    Terrorizer 287 At The Gates

    Terrorizer 287 is available instantly as a Terrorizer digital download or as an old-school printed Terrorizer magazine. Welcome to this new issue of Terrorizer. I hope you will enjoy this magazine, which we have worked hard to produce for your enjoyment. You will have noticed we have been away for a…
    - 11 days ago 14 Jun 18, 2:44pm -
  • Riffmass 2017 Review

    Riffmass 2017 Review

    Last month, Brighton played host to one of most festive metal fests around, Riffmass 2017. Terrorizer’s Jay Hampshire was there to document all the loud noises… November 25th is too early to put up your fucking Christmas decorations, don your not-so-ironic Christmas jumpers and start blaring out…
    - 18 Dec 17, 2:03pm -
  • More Bands Announced For Roadburn 2018

    More Bands Announced For Roadburn 2018

    After recently announcing that Converge‘s Jacob Bannon will be curating next year’s event, Roadburn Festival has just announced a whole host of new additions to the lineup, including this year’s artists in residence Earthless, Crowbar (performing ‘Odd Fellows Rest’ in full), The Ruins Of…
    - 15 Nov 17, 1:59pm -
  • Damnation 2017: Who To Watch

    Damnation 2017: Who To Watch

    Damnation Festival is great, isn’t it? It’s kind of like the UK metal contingent’s equivalent of Christmas: it’s the end of the year, you get to let your hair down with a load of good friends and family you haven’t seen in ages, a heroic quantity of booze is consumed… The only difference…
    - 3 Nov 17, 11:17am -
  • Watch Video Nasties’ New Video ‘Transvoltum’

    Watch Video Nasties’ New Video ‘Transvoltum’

    Liverpool metal supergroup Video Nasties have just released their debut single ‘Transvoltum’, and you can see it here first, exclusively with Terrorizer… Featuring members of Iron Witch, Magpyes, SSS and The Bendal Interlude, Video Nasties are certainly more than the sum of their parts, marryi…
    - 31 Oct 17, 2:21pm -
  • Listen To Watchcries’ New LP ‘Wraith’ In Full

    Listen To Watchcries’ New LP ‘Wraith’ In Full

    Brighton hardcore quartet Watchcries have just released their debut album ‘Wraith’, and Terrorizer is proud to be streaming it in full. Featuring former members of Torpor, Dopefight, War Wolf and Teef, Watchcries’ caustic blend of hardcore, sludge and grind made their incendiary self-titled EP…
    - 27 Oct 17, 11:48am -
  • Sikth, Carnifex, John Frum & More Confirmed For Complexity Fest

    Sikth, Carnifex, John Frum & More Confirmed For Complexity Fest

    Dutch festival Complexity Fest has recently announced that Sikth, Carnifex, John Frum, Three Trapped Tigers, God Mother and Ulsect will be performing at the 2018 edition of the festival in February. Entering its third year as a festival, the Haarlem based event will be expanding to two days this tim…
    - 26 Oct 17, 2:25pm -
  • Listen To Slabdragger & Wren Covering Frank Zappa & Captain Beefheart

    Listen To Slabdragger & Wren Covering Frank Zappa & Captain Beefheart

    UK sludge acts Slabdragger and Wren have teamed up for a new split release, transforming Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart classics into towering doom monoliths. It’s out this Friday, but you can hear the whole thing right here, right now… The split goes by the rather fantastic name ‘Mothers O…
    - 23 Oct 17, 10:59am -
  • Cult Of Luna & Julie Christmas, Weedeater, Grave Pleasures & More Confirmed For Roadburn 2018

    Cult Of Luna & Julie Christmas, Weedeater, Grave Pleasures & More Confirmed For Roadburn 2018

    Cult Of Luna and Julie Christmas have confirmed they’ll be performing ‘Mariner’ for the final time at next year’s Roadburn, with artists like Grave Pleasures, Weedeater (performing all of ‘God Luck And Good Speed’), Greenmachine, Årabrot, Hell, Mizmor, Wrekmeister Harmonies, Sannhet and…
    - 11 Oct 17, 1:08pm -
  • Terrorizer 284 – Venom Inc

    Terrorizer 284 – Venom Inc

    Terrorizer 284 is available in digital only. If you are a Terrorizer subscriber, find out here how to get your hands on a digital copy of Terrorizers 283 & 284. Nostalgia – the heavy metal world is full of it. Keyboard warriors everywhere harping on about “only the old stuff is real,” and yet…
    - 3 Oct 17, 5:45pm -

Loudwire

Metal Temple

  • SHADOWKEEP's Nikki Robson: "We always try and enjoy playing to our fans. When we record I know what to expect and it is usually the most difficult thing you will ever do so preparation is the key."

    SHADOWKEEP's Nikki Robson: "We always try and enjoy playing to our fans. When we record I know what to expect and it is usually the most difficult thing you will ever do so preparation is the key."

     The UK Progressive Power metal band SHADOWKEEP is back with a vengeance with an all new album. The band is vastly underrated and has consistently brought to the front some really awesome albums. They are back after 10 years and no harm done. Metal Temple writer Jean-Francois Poulin recent…
    - 12 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 5:42pm -
  • LOUD AS HELL: 2018 Festival Line-Up.

    LOUD AS HELL: 2018 Festival Line-Up.

     Western Canada's decibel breaking heavy metal festival LOUD AS HELL announce main stage additions THE KENNEDY VEIL and SARAH LONGFIELD to this year's 2018 line up to join headliners New Jersey's deathcore titans FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, Vancouver tech death giants ARCHSPIRE, Regina's progressi…
    - 17 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 12:41pm -
  • CLUTCH: Share Second Single from New Album.

    CLUTCH: Share Second Single from New Album.

     Maryland rockers CLUTCH are releasing the second single from their upcoming album Book Of Bad Decisions as an instant gratification track.iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/book-of-bad-decisions/1376829212&app=itunesAmazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07D3CQNTTSpotify http://…
    - 17 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 12:35pm -
  • LORDS OF THE TRIDENT: Reveal New Album Details.

    LORDS OF THE TRIDENT: Reveal New Album Details.

    Top L-R Lords of the Trident Current Line UpMaster Hercule “Herc” Schlagzeuger (Lead Drums) | Baron Taurean Helleshaar (Lead Guitar) | Fang VonWrathenstein (Lead Vocals) | Asian Metal (Lead Guitar) | Pontifex Mortis (Lead Bass)Photo Credit - Mary SweeneyA true spectacle to be witnessed,…
    - 17 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 12:29pm -
  • ISKALD: New Single "Innhøstinga."

    ISKALD: New Single "Innhøstinga."

     After four years of silence, the Arctic black-metallers Iskald finally return to the battlefield with more fierce and power than ever before! Iskald will release their fifth studio album titled "Innhøstinga" (Norwegian: ‘the Harvest’) on August 31! Today, the band releases the album'…
    - 17 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 12:19pm -
  • LUMMOX: Premiere New Music Video "So Dangerous."

    LUMMOX: Premiere New Music Video "So Dangerous."

     Who is Lummox? What lies beneath the cloak? Be it a lone maverick or a crafty collective, Lummox has emerged to capture our hearts. With a sound ranging from active rock to melodic alt-rock, this outfit has come out of the woodwork to move the masses.Backed by heavily-layered guitars, sym…
    - 17 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 12:14pm -
  • HALESTORM: Unleash "Black Vultures."

    HALESTORM: Unleash "Black Vultures."

     Grammy-winning hard rock band Halestorm unleashed “Black Vultures” today, the lead track on their upcoming album, Vicious, out July 27 (see full tracklist below).The song is the second unveiled from the album, following the lead single, “Uncomfortable." A new companion visual for th…
    - 17 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 12:08pm -
  • COHEED AND CAMBRIA: "The Unheavenly Creatures."

    COHEED AND CAMBRIA: "The Unheavenly Creatures."

     Roadrunner Records group Coheed and Cambria have announced details of their long awaited new album and label debut, The Unheavenly Creatures (album art & track listing below). The sprawling fifteen track, self-produced, 78-minute epic finds Coheed and Cambria returning to the conceptual n…
    - 18 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 12:02pm -
  • INGESTED: Announce Summer European Tour.

    INGESTED: Announce Summer European Tour.

     Manchester, UK based World Wide Slam Kings INGESTED have announced that they will continue their massive "Level Above Human World Tour", which has already seen them devastating the UK and North America, with a summer tour of Europe. The trek, which runs from July 23 - August 24, will see…
    - 18 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 11:55am -
  • THE SEA WITHIN & HAKEN: Release Albums.

    THE SEA WITHIN & HAKEN: Release Albums.

     Out today are two of the summer's most highly anticipated releases, the live Haken album 'L-1VE', and the debut album from the new prog collective The Sea Within.'L-1VE' is Haken's first ever live album, recorded and filmed on April 13th, 2017, during their 10th anniversary tour across Eu…
    - 18 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 11:49am -
  • EPICA: Release Second Single From EPICA VS. Attack On Titan Cover EP

    EPICA: Release Second Single From EPICA VS. Attack On Titan Cover EP

    Dutch symphonic metal giants EPICA are excited to release a covers EP for the highly successful Attack On Titan theme songs. With their legion of fans, Attack On Titan have conquered both the print world with over 70 million copies, and anime sector with an adaption that is currently airin…
    - 1 day ago 23 Jun 18, 7:59pm -
  • ZOMBIEFICATION: Set Release Date For New Doomentia Album

    ZOMBIEFICATION: Set Release Date For New Doomentia Album

    Today, Doomentia Records announces July 15th as the international release date for ZOMBIFICATION's highly anticipated fourth album, Below the Grief.ZOMBIFICATION – or more specifically, its core duo of Mr Hitchcock on vocals and Mr Jacko (also of MAJESTIC DOWNFALL) on guitars and bass –…
    - 1 day ago 23 Jun 18, 7:29pm -
  •  DESTINIA: Release Metal Souls

     DESTINIA: Release Metal Souls

    Japanese guitar hero Nozomu Wakai's DESTINIA will blast his way onto the world stage on July 13th via Frontiers Music srl with the release of the new album, Metal Souls! Today, a new track from the album has been released, "The End Of Love"!Check it out below and stream singles & pre-order…
    - 1 day ago 23 Jun 18, 7:19pm -
  • LUCIFER: Launch Dreamer Video Single!

    LUCIFER: Launch Dreamer Video Single!

    - 1 day ago 23 Jun 18, 7:07pm -
  •  PARASITE INC.: Release Digital Single and Lyric Video

     PARASITE INC.: Release Digital Single and Lyric Video

    Back for war… The German Melodic-Death-Newcomers PARASITE INC. are set to unleash their second album, Dead And Alive on August 17th, 2018 through Reaper Entertainment Europe. To celebrate the release of the new album the band confirmed an exclusive release show at the big Summer Breeze Op…
    - 1 day ago 23 Jun 18, 6:51pm -
  • MIDNIGHT FORCE: To Release "Dunsinane."

    MIDNIGHT FORCE: To Release "Dunsinane."

     The release date of the new album "Dunsinane“ by the Heavy Metal Band MIDNIGHT FORCE from Scotland on CD is August 10th, 2018.We are Midnight Force, an old school Heavy Metal band based in Glasgow, Scotland. We describe our own take on Heavy Metal as somewhere between US and Epic Metal…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 1:59pm -
  • STORMWIND: Release "Burning Wheels."

    STORMWIND: Release "Burning Wheels."

     Today is the official release date of the album by STORMWIND "Burning Wheels". The album is now available as CD and Download. "Burning Wheels" is released in a limited Edition of pies (hand numbered), with five Bonus tracks, certificate and hologram.https://www.puresteel-shop.com/STORMWIN…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 1:53pm -
  • SPARTAN WARRIOR: Release "Hell to Pay."

    SPARTAN WARRIOR: Release "Hell to Pay."

     The Album by SPARTAN WARRIOR "Hell To Pay" (Original release date on CD: 23rd February 2018) was officially released on Vinyl. The limited Vinyl edition consists 300 black copies and insert. The album is also available on CD and as Download.https://www.puresteel-shop.com/SPARTAN-WARRIOR-H…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 1:46pm -
  • RAGE: Release "Execution Guaranteed."

    RAGE: Release "Execution Guaranteed."

     The Album by RAGE "Execution Guaranteed" was officially released on Double vinyl. The limited Double vinyl edition consists 350 black and 150 transparent red/black Splatter copies, with 9 Bonustracks and Gatefold.https://www.puresteel-shop.com/RAGE-Execution-Guaranteed-black_1https://www.…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 1:34pm -
  • WOLFEN: Release "Rise of the Lycans."

    WOLFEN: Release "Rise of the Lycans."

     Today is the official release date of the new album by WOLFEN “Rise Of The Lycans". The album is now available as CD and Download.https://www.puresteel-shop.com/WOLFEN-Rise-Of-The-Lycans_1https://www.puresteel-shop.com/WOLFEN-Rise-Of-The-Lycans-DOWNLOAD_1http://www.metal-temple.com/site…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 1:30pm -
  • MANTAR: Hint at New Song with Video Teaser.

    MANTAR: Hint at New Song with Video Teaser.

     Monstrous black/doom/punk chimera MANTAR have released a dazzling teaser video hinting a brand new song called "Age Of The Absurd". Watch the video here:The track comes off MANTAR's upcoming third studio album, The Modern Art Of Setting Ablaze, set to be unleashed on August 24, 2018 via N…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 11:24am -
  • TORNADO: Ink a Deal with Rockshots.

    TORNADO: Ink a Deal with Rockshots.

     American/Finnish sensations TORNADO have returned with their third release, aptly titled "Commitment To Excellence", 11 songs of highly catchy and in-your-face Thrash Metal!Formed in 2010 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, TORNADO quickly released their Peter Tagtgren (Hypocrisy/Pain) produced de…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 11:20am -
  • TWIZTID: Performing on the Vans Warped Tour.

    TWIZTID: Performing on the Vans Warped Tour.

     TWIZTID Performing in Toronto on The Vans Warped Tour! Twiztid's Party Will Be Held All Summer on The Mutant Red Dawn Stage! Set Times Vary Per Date - DO NOT miss the 12x Billboard charters!*For over two decades, Twiztid - the cult-phenom brainchild of diabolical duo Jamie Madrox and Mono…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 11:15am -
  • VOID VATOR: Official Video "Until It's Gone."

    VOID VATOR: Official Video "Until It's Gone."

     Los Angeles, CA based heavy metal rock band VOID VATOR has announced their SOUTHWEST 2018 TOUR. Launching July 19th in Las Vegas, the tour will wind through Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico before winding down Phoenix on July 28th. The band has also released the official music video for "Un…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 11:09am -
  • DORO: Release First New Album Trailer.

    DORO: Release First New Album Trailer.

     On August 17th, the new 2-CD studio album, Forever Warriors, Forever United, with 25 brand-new DORO tracks will be released via Nuclear Blast! Today, the metal queen reveals what fans may expect on the upcoming DORO double album! In the first album trailer, she tells the story and backgro…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 11:03am -
  • ACCEPT: Announce Upcoming Live Album Release.

    ACCEPT: Announce Upcoming Live Album Release.

     The German heavy metal legends ACCEPT are experiencing more success than ever, and have hit their stride creatively! In the 10th year since the band's reunion, the quintet can look back on four top 10 albums in Germany, including an unbelievable #1 with Blind Rage (2014) and a brilliant #…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 10:50am -
  • AVATAR: Announce UK Dates with Halestorm.

    AVATAR: Announce UK Dates with Halestorm.

     Citizens! The King returns to the UK this fall with Halestorm! We know your island hasn't had enough of “Avatar Country” this year, and His Majesty is committed to make things right! Glorious times ahead!AVATAR with Halestorm:22.09.18 (UK) Sheffield - O2 Academy Sheffield – SOLD OUT…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 10:45am -
  • LIGHT THE FIRE: New Single "True North."

    LIGHT THE FIRE: New Single "True North."

     Dallas, TX metal band Light the Fire has released a new single which will appear on the band's upcoming third full-length due out this fall on Standby Records.Check out the premiere of the lyric video for the song "Tue North" on The New Fury:http://thenewfury.com/wordpress/tnf-premiere-te…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 10:06am -
  • WILSON: Return with New Album "Tasty Tasty."

    WILSON: Return with New Album "Tasty Tasty."

     The wait is over! Three years since their previous full-length release, Wilson return with a new album of original material. Tasty Nasty  is scheduled for worldwide release on August 24th via RED MUSIC. Produced by the band alongside Scott “The Ninja” Stevens, Tasty Nasty is currentl…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 10:00am -
  • DESTINIA: Announce "Metal Souls" (Official Audio).

    DESTINIA: Announce "Metal Souls" (Official Audio).

     Japanese guitar hero Nozomu Wakai's Destinia will blast his way onto the world stage on July 13th via Frontiers Music srl with the release of the new album, "Metal Souls"! Today, a new track from the album has been released, "The End Of Love"!Check it out below and stream singles & pre-or…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 9:46am -
  • METALITALIA Fest 2018: Full Lineup Announced.

    METALITALIA Fest 2018: Full Lineup Announced.

     Metalitalia.com, Eagle Booking Live Promotion and Vertigo are proud to reveal that grindcore legends CRIPPLE BASTARDS and long running hardcore institution RAW POWER will top the bill of this pre-festival gig. Both bands will deliver an unapologetic punch into the face for fans of the raw…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 9:40am -
  • BACKYARD BABIES: Sign; New Album & Video.

    BACKYARD BABIES: Sign; New Album & Video.

     BACKYARD BABIES – sign with Century Media Records; release new single and video “Shovin’ Rocks”; announce new album. With an impressive track record of eight critically acclaimed studio albums, including “Total 13” and “Making Enemies is Good”, and extensive touring around…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 9:35am -
  • MAXXWELL: Reveal 'Metalized' Album Details.

    MAXXWELL: Reveal 'Metalized' Album Details.

     Swiss hardrock/metal band, MAXXWELL, have announced the release of their fourth album 'Metalized' on September 21, 2018. Metalized says it all - many concerts have left their mark. On the new record, the band rocks harder, catchier and a lot more edgier than on their earlier releases.The…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 9:29am -
  • DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT: Release New Video.

    DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT: Release New Video.

     On the 22nd September 2017, Devin Townsend Project played a special show at the Ancient Roman Theatre in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the landmark Ocean Machine album in full, as well as a set of fan-requested tracks alongside the Orchestra of Plovdiv State Opera…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 9:22am -
  • NEXUS: On Tour with Tiamat.

    NEXUS: On Tour with Tiamat.

     Italian Goth Rockers NEXUS, after the release of their debut album "The Taint" (Agoge Records, 2017) are confirmed as special guest of Swedish Gothic Metal legends TIAMAT in Russia.Here below dates and locations :Oct, 31st: ST PETERSBURG (RU) – Club ZalNov, 1st : MOSCOW (RU) – Arbat H…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 9:16am -
  • HISS FROM THE MOAT: Signs With M-Theory Audio.

    HISS FROM THE MOAT: Signs With M-Theory Audio.

     HISS FROM THE MOAT – the Italian/US black/death metal band founded by acclaimed drummer James Payne (Vital Remains, Hour of Penance) – has signed with M-Theory Audio. The group is currently recording its second full-length album at Milan's SPVN Studio for a planned early 2019 release.…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 9:11am -
  • THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA: Video Teaser.

    THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA: Video Teaser.

     After taking the world of rock music by storm with last year's surprise hit Amber Galactic, which was nominated for a Swedish Grammy and accompanied by a European tour that left fans speechless, Swedish classic/progressive rock super group  THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA are set to release t…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 9:06am -
  • Vincent Paul Abbott: Legendary PANTERA drummer and co-founder dies at 54 years old

    Vincent Paul Abbott: Legendary PANTERA drummer and co-founder dies at 54 years old

     Drummer Vincent Paul Abbott, a.k.a. "Vinnie Paul" (co-founder of both Pantera and Hellyeah) has just passed away at 54 years old.Vinnie formed Pantera along with his brother, Dimebag Darrell in 1981. The group found mainstream success with second lead singer Phil Anselmo.Throughout its ca…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 5:39am -
  • PINK MASS" New Album Necrosexual out on August 3

    PINK MASS" New Album Necrosexual out on August 3

    Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new album from Blackened Death Metal/Grind crusters PINK MASS, Necrosexual, August 3 on CD and Digital formats.Album track "Dismal Tormentor" is now playing atPINK MASS will kick off their US tour this Friday at The Barbary in Philad…
    - 2 days ago 22 Jun 18, 7:03pm -
  • MAYAN: Announce New Orchestra Album Dhyana; Unveil First Trailer

    MAYAN: Announce New Orchestra Album Dhyana; Unveil First Trailer

    Dhyana: the moment when the individual mind is absorbed by the heart and melts with the universal mind.Through his musical contributions in EPICA, AFTER FOREVER and MAYAN, Mark Jansen has introduced another piece of knowledge, spirituality and mystery into the Dutch metal scene. For the thi…
    - 2 days ago 22 Jun 18, 6:54pm -
  • SUMAC: Announce Midwest/East Coast Summer Tour

    SUMAC: Announce Midwest/East Coast Summer Tour

    Ahead of the release of their new album Love In Shadow on September 21st, SUMAC will be touring throughout the U.S. midwest and east coast. Love In Shadow, the band's third full-length album, delves into the innate warmth of human magnetism and the cold realities of corrupted love. The trio…
    - 2 days ago 22 Jun 18, 6:43pm -
  • DISSONANT DISTANCE: Join Sliptrick Records

    DISSONANT DISTANCE: Join Sliptrick Records

    Joining the ranks at Sliptrick Records this week:DISSONANT DISTANCE (HU/SE) Improvisation | Progressive | FusionDISSONANT DISTANCE is a newly formed international power trio consisting of musicians Oscar Hansson (Bass guitar, live looping), Andras Saylik (Drums, percussion), Jay Matharu (Gu…
    - 2 days ago 22 Jun 18, 6:25pm -
  • RISE AGAINST: Release Whereabouts Unknown

    RISE AGAINST: Release Whereabouts Unknown

    Multi Platinum punk band, RISE AGAINST and highly lauded photographer/filmmaker, Rob Fenn have released ' Whereabouts Unknown' - a 272 page, 12" x 9” hardcover photo book capturing the raw energy of RISE AGAINST and their worldwide fanbase.Fenn has chased the band all over the world doc…
    - 2 days ago 22 Jun 18, 6:15pm -
  • KORPIKLAANI: Release First "Kulkija" Trailer!

    KORPIKLAANI: Release First "Kulkija" Trailer!

     Finnish Folk Metal Superstars KORPIKLAANI will release their new studio album Kulkija ("Wanderer"), on September 7th, 2018 via Nuclear Blast. After unveiling the first single 'Kotikonnut' a few days ago, the band are pleased to present the first album trailer, in which they talk about the…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 10:18am -
  • THORIUM: Enters Danish Charts at #2.

    THORIUM: Enters Danish Charts at #2.

     Scandinavian death metal band makes death metal history in Denmark as their come-back album "Blasphemy Awakes" enters the Danish charts at an amazing no. 2 on the vinyl chart and at no. 7 on the physical album chart."Anything is possible, but nothing is real or at least this is surreal. A…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 10:13am -
  • RIG TIME! Releases New Video for "Deserve."

    RIG TIME! Releases New Video for "Deserve."

     Wisconsin’s vicious heavy metal band Rig Time! has teamed up with NoCleanSinging.com to reveal a new video for their latest single “Deserve.” The video’s track is featured on the band’s recently released album, War, which is available now from Innerstrength Records. Purchase the…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 10:07am -
  • SONS OF APOLLO: Launch video for ‘Signs of the Time.’

    SONS OF APOLLO: Launch video for ‘Signs of the Time.’

     SONS OF APOLLO–former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force) — are about to begin the band’s fir…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 10:03am -
  • FIRE FOR EFFECT: Sign with Agonia Records.

    FIRE FOR EFFECT: Sign with Agonia Records.

     The death metal band from New York City (US), FIRE FOR EFFECT, notably featuring founder & guitarist Gio Geraca (ex-Malevolent Creation), vocalist Bret Hoffman (ex-Malevolent Creation) and drummer Derek Roddy (ex-Hate Eternal, ex-Nile), have signed a record deal with Agonia Records. Watch…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 9:58am -
  • CREATURES: Unleash New Video for "Samara."

    CREATURES: Unleash New Video for "Samara."

     Spawned in the Toronto murk in 2015, CREATURES is a group effort with a long history that intertwines the lives of numerous local bands to summon a truly devastating soundscape of unbridled chaos. Inspired by bands such as Necrophagist, Despised Icon and Thy Art Is Murder, CREATURES is a…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 9:52am -
  • COGNITIVE: Announce Summer European Tour Dates.

    COGNITIVE: Announce Summer European Tour Dates.

     New Jersey based slamming tech death act COGNITIVE have announced a tour of the northeastern United States and Canada this summer alongside Wormhole. Dubbed "The Summer of Slamchop Tour", the trek will run from July 3rd - July 14th and see the group continuing to support their pummeling 2…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 9:48am -
  • INCITE: "Burn & Shred" North American Headline Tour.

    INCITE: "Burn & Shred" North American Headline Tour.

     Heavy metal purveyors INCITE are thrilled to announce their upcoming North American "Burn & Shred" headline tour, featuring support from Aethere (8/10-9/8) and Lody Kong (9/14-9/28). The two-leg tour will begin on August 10 in Austin, TX and visit several major North American cities, endi…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 9:42am -
  • NICK OLIVERI: "Death Acoustic" European Summer Tour.

    NICK OLIVERI: "Death Acoustic" European Summer Tour.

     NICK OLIVERI finally returns to Europe this summer, to bring his solo project "Death Acoustic" live on stage again!There are not many words needed to introduce this living rock legend: Nick Steven Oliveri is an American musician from Palm Desert, California. He plays the bass guitar, acou…
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  • DEEZ NUTS: Release Video for “Hedonistic Wasteland."

    DEEZ NUTS: Release Video for “Hedonistic Wasteland."

     Upon embarking on the North American Van Warped Tour, DEEZ NUTS are releasing a video-clip for “Hedonistic Wasteland”, taken from their latest album, “Binge & Purgatory”. The video was directed, shot, edited, colour by Daniel Priess (danielpriess.com). Check out “Hedonistic Wast…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 9:33am -
  • HOPELEZZ: Announce New Album Details.

    HOPELEZZ: Announce New Album Details.

     The German modern thrash metal outfit HOPELEZZ will release their new album "Stories Of A War Long Forgotten" on August 24, 2018 via Massacre Records!It's the first ever concept album of the band about a war being unleashed on earth to punish us for our sins. Sky Van Hoff (Rammstein, Krea…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 9:28am -
  • ROTTING CHRIST: Announce European Tour.

    ROTTING CHRIST: Announce European Tour.

     ROTTING CHRIST have announced new European tour dates in support of the mighty WATAIN this November. The band will kick off, "The Trident's Curse" tour at the Byhaven Pumpehusetn, Copenhagen (DK) on November 2, 2018 and sees the band rampaging through 10 more countries until a final curta…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 9:23am -

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SMN News

  • Through Fire
    Through Fire After touring coast to coast as support for bands such as Seether, Black Stone Cherry and All That Remains, Through Fireannounces their first headline run, the 2017 BREAKOUT TOUR!!They’ll be hitting the road with Dangerkids, Righteous Vendettaand Sumerian Records label mates …
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  • CHAMPCAMP PRESENTS: MADHOUSE ROCK
    SMNNEWS AND ROCK RAGE RADIO MISSOURI WILL BE BRINGING IT TO YOU LIVE VIA FACEBOOK LIVE, DOING IT LOCAL AND SCREAMING OUT LOUD FROM AFTERSHOCK LIVE MUSIC VENUE MERRIAM, KANSAS NOVEMBER 17, 2017 CHAMPCAMP PRESENTS: MADHOUSE ROCK   SMNNEWS  WILL BE TEAMING UP WITH ROCK RAGE RADIO MISSOURI NOVEMBER 17…
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  • Getcha’ Pull! “Dimevision Vol. 2: Roll With It Or Get Rolled Over” DVD/CD to be Released via Metal Blade Records
    Out November 24, 2017 | PledgeMusic Campaign & Pre-Orders Begin Now! Watch a Trailer Here Visit the PledgeMusic Page Here With 2006’s Dimevision Vol 1: That’s The Fun I Have, fans of Dimebag Darrell and his work with Pantera and Damageplan were afforded the chance to see into the wo…
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  • EXHUMED Announces US Headlining Dates; Death Revenge To See Release This Friday Via Relapse
    Gore metal maniacs EXHUMED today announce a US headlining tour set to commence November 15th and run through December 8th. Support will be provided by Arkaik. The trek will follow the band’s previously announced short run of live dates with The Black Dahlia Murder, Suffocation, Decrepit Birth…
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  • ACT OF DEFIANCE Lands on International Charts with New Album “Old Scars, New Wounds”
    Old Scars, New Wounds, out Now via Metal Blade Records Order Here: www.metalblade.com/actofdefiance ACT OF DEFIANCE – the heavy metal group featuring the veteran talents of Chris Broderick on guitar, Henry Derek on vocals, Shawn Drover on drums and Matt Bachand on bass – released their latest…
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MetalInsider.net

  • Vinnie Paul reportedly had a massive heart attack
    While Vinnie Paul died this past Friday, the metal community lost one of it’s best drummers, but also one of it’s best party hosts. And while a cause of death has yet to be determined, several reports have been circulating around about the circumstances surrounding it. TMZ yesterday reported tha…
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  • Report: Vinnie Paul died in his sleep
    While there’s still been no further statement regarding the death of legendary drummer Vinnie Paul last night, TMZ quotes family members as saying that the drummer, who was 54, died in his sleep.  Vinnie’s family tells TMZ … he died in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas. His body’s been tur…
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  • The rock and metal world reacts to the death of Vinnie Paul
    We are still stunned to hear about the sudden death of legendary drummer Vinnie Paul (Vincent Paul Abbott). While many of us are questioning the why and how this happened, it goes without saying this is one tragic loss. The cause of his death has not been released. However, what we do know is, his […
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  • Pantera/HellYeah drummer Vinnie Paul dead at 54
      It is with great sadness to report that legendary drummer Vinnie Paul, co-founder of Pantera, has passed away. The 54-year-old was also a current member of HellYeah, and was in Damageplan as well when his brother Darrell Abbott was assassinated onstage. According to Billboard, his representative…
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  • Metal Hammer reveal top 50 metal albums of 2018 so far…
    While we recently revealed the top-selling rock and metal of the year thus far, Metal Hammer went ahead and made a list of ‘The 50 Best Metal Albums of The Year So Far.’ We can only assume this list will change as we are expecting to see albums from Coheed and Cambria, Deafheaven, Omnium Gatheru…
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  • Coheed and Cambria announce new album ‘The Unheavenly Creatures’
    Coheed and Cambria have finally revealed details for their new album and Roadrunner Records debut. The Unheavenly Creatures is set to arrive on October 5th and pre-orders for the record’s Vaxis-Act I: The Unheavenly Creatures Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set is available here. Next Friday (29th), th…
    - 2 days ago 22 Jun 18, 7:34pm -
  • Epica release new song “If Inside These Walls Was A House”
    Epica mastermind Mark Jansen is keeping himself busy between the upcoming EP EPICA VS. Attack on Titan arriving on July 20th via Nuclear Blast, as well as the full-length MaYan album Dhyana (out September 21st). Today (22nd), these Dutch symphonic metal titans unveiled the second song “If Inside T…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 4:51pm -
  • Powerwolf premieres “Fire & Forgive” music video
    Powerwolf’s new album The Sacrament of Sin is scheduled to arrive on July 20th via Napalm Records. Today (22nd), the group unleashed a music video for the opening track “Fire & Forgive.” Check it out below and pre-order the album here.
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 4:17pm -
  • Tarja premieres live “Undertaker” video
    On July 27th, Tarja’s live-art-album and video Act II will arrive via earMUSIC. Today (22nd), she revealed the live video for “Undertaker.” The clip was filmed during her performance in Milan. The song “Undertaker” is originally taken from her sixth studio effort 2016’s The Shadow Self.…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 3:32pm -
  • Nonpoint streaming two new songs “Chaos and Earthquakes” & “Dodge Your Destiny”
    Earlier this month, Nonpoint wrapped up their Kings and Queens co-headlining run with Butcher Babies. During that trek, they gave twenty fans an intimate listening party of their new album X, which according to Amazon, it’s expected to arrive on August 24th via Spinefarm. The group has now reveale…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 3:00pm -

Metal Underground

  • Innumerable Forms Premiere Title Track To Debut Album "Punishment In Flesh"
    Massachusetts-based death metal band Innumerable Forms premiere the title track to their debut album "Punishment In Flesh", which will be released on August 17 by Profound Lore.Check out now "Punishment In Flesh" below. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 7:17am -
  • Stone Sour Premiere New Song "Burn One Turn One" From Upcoming Deluxe 2-CD Edition Of "Hydrograd"
    A deluxe 2-CD edition of Stone Sour‘s latest effort “Hydrograd” is scheduled for an August 31st release via Roadrunner Records. The debut of a b-side from the album sessions, “Burn One Turn One“, is streaming below.Stone Sour have a big tour run lined up for this fall, including a tour…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 6:58am -
  • Devin Townsend Debuts Orchestral Live Performance Of “Regulator” From Upcoming New Blu-ray
    Devin Townsend has debuted a live video of “Regulator” being performed in Bulgaria with the aid of the Orchestra of Plovdiv State Opera. The footage comes from his upcoming live set, “Ocean Machine – Live At The Ancient Roman Theatre Plovdiv“ which will be released on July 06th. That relea…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 6:38am -
  • Clutch Officially Premiere New Song “How To Shake Hands”
    Clutch premiere their new track “How To Shake Hands“ streaming below. The band's press release offers:“Clutch’s song ‘How to Shake Hands‘ traces its lineage back to Ry Cooder and John Lee Hooker via the song ‘John Lee Hooker for President‘. In that song Ry Cooder impersonates JLH g…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 6:30am -
  • Holy+Gold (Ex-Norma Jean, Etc.) Premiere New Track “Poisoned Wombs”
    Holy+Gold (ex-Norma Jean/The Chariot/Every Time I Die) have a new limited edition two song EP called “Everything Needs Something…I Need Your Light” scheduled for a July 01st release on Mind Over Matter Records. You can hear the new track “Poisoned Wombs” from it below: Read More/Discuss…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 6:16am -
  • Incite Summer Tour With Aethere & Lody Kong Announced
    Incite announce a summer headlining tour with Aethere and Lody Kong performing on select legs. Incite just recently finished recording their new effort.States frontman Richie Cavalera:“The new album is a wrap! It’s all about keeping it brutal for all the metalheads. We’ve got an album full…
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  • Vincent "Vinnie Paul" Abbott (Pantera, HELLYEAH, Etc.) Dead At 54
    It has been announced that drummer Vincent "Vinnie Paul" Abbott of Pantera, HELLYEAH and Damageplan fame has passed away at the age of 54. As of yet no cause of death has been revealed. His representatives have confirmed his passing to Billboard.com. A post on Pantera‘s Facebook reads:“Vincent…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 6:02am -
  • Cast The Stone (Misery Index, Scour, ex-Cattle Decapitation) Premiere New Drum Playthrough Video
    American death/black metal band CAST THE STONE premiere a drum playthrough video for the recently released single "As The Dead Lie". The track is taken from the band's upcoming six-track EP "Empyrean Atrophy", due for release on Agonia Records on the 31st of August. Watch Jesse Schobel perform "As T…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 6:27am -
  • Cognitive Announce Summer Tour With Wormhole
    New Jersey based slamming tech death act COGNITIVE have announced a tour of the northeastern United States and Canada this summer alongside Wormhole. Dubbed "The Summer of Slamchop Tour", the trek will run from July 3rd - July 14th and see the group continuing to support their pummeling 2016 Unique…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 6:15am -
  • Centauro Premiere New Song & Lyric Video “Colmando un Oscuro Vacío”
    Unleashing their eighth and latest release "Daño Colateral" digitally this past April, Mexican thrashers CENTAURO will be making the new album available on CD as of June 30, 2018 through Bandcamp and distributor Ablaze Productions.Leading up to the "Daño Colateral" physical release, CENTAURO pre…
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  • Secret Cutter Premiere New Song "Oblivion" From Upcoming New Album "Quantum Eraser"
    Bethlehem, PA based sludge and grind outfit Secret Cutter premiere a new song entitled "Oblivion", taken from their upcoming new album "Quantum Eraser", which will be released on July 6, with digital pre-orders available on Bandcamp, and vinyl via Deathwish Inc in North America and Holy Roar Records…
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  • Watch: Behemoth Crash Lamb Of God's Show In Lamb Masks
    Just For Fun: The first North American leg of Slayer‘s farewell tour came to a close this Wednesday, June 20th, in Austin, TX. Behemoth took part in the old tradition of pulling an end of tour prank. Below you can see what is supposedly members of the band and crew take to the stage as lambs dur…
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  • Sandrider Premiere New Song "Banger" From Upcoming New Album "Armada"
    Seattle stoner rock trio Sandrider premiere a new song entitled "Banger", taken from their upcoming new album "Armada", which will be out in stores July 20th via Seattle heavy-music bastion Good to Die.Check out now "Banger" below. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
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  • Forming the Void Premiere Title Track Of Upcoming New Album "On We Sail"
    Progressive doom outfit Forming the Void premiere the title track of their upcoming new album "On We Sail", which will be out in stores August 17 via Kozmik Artifactz.Check out now "On We Sail" below. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 5:35am -
  • Khanus Premiere New Song "Surrupu" From Upcoming New Album "Flammarian"
    Finnish black metal band Khanus premiere a new song entitled "Surrupu", taken from their upcoming new album "Flammarian", which will be released on July 20 by I, Voidhanger in a CD edition that features cover art by Business For Satan and a 12-page booklet.Check out now "Surrupu" below. Read Mo…
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  • Hatred Reigns Premiere New Lyric Video For "Planes Divide" From Latest EP "Realm: I – Affliction"
    Ontario technical and brutal death metal band Hatred Reigns premiere a new lyric video for "Planes Divide", taken from their upcoming new EP "Realm: I – Affliction", out in stores now via Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, and all other major retailers.Check out now "Planes Divide" below. Read More/D…
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  • The Faceless Perform Without Michael Keene After He Reportedly Suffering Muscle Spasms
    The Faceless performed without band mastermind Michael Keene this Wednesday, June 20th, in Winnipeg, MB. Keene reportedly was unable to perform and was taken to the hospital after suffering muscle spasms. No official statement has been released regarding Keene‘s current health condition so far.I…
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  • SECT Announce July East Coast Mini-Tour
    SECT (Fall Out Boy, Earth Crisis, ex-Cursed, etc.) announce a July mini-tour on the East Coast that will see them play the following trio of shows:07/13 Washington, DC – The Pinch07/14 Brooklyn, NY – Kingsland07/15 Philadelphia, PA – The Fire Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 4:32am -
  • SUMAC Fall North American Tour With Dalek & Infernal Coil Announced
    SUMAC announce a fall tour in support of the September 21st release of their third full-length effort, “Love In Shadow“. A tour trailer is streaming below:That run will find SUMAC out with Dalek and Infernal Coil on the majority of the shows, below’s where the trek will hit: Read More/Dis…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 4:23am -
  • Lord Debut New Song "Mutilation Rights" From Upcoming New Album "Desperation Finds Hunger In All Men"
    Sludge metal band LORD have revealed their new song "Mutilation Rights" streaming below. The song is taken from their upcoming album Desperation Finds Hunger In All Men which will be released in August. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
    - 4 days ago 21 Jun 18, 8:25am -

MetalObsession.net

  • The Amity Affliction unveil details of their new album ‘Misery’

    The Amity Affliction unveil details of their new album ‘Misery’

    Queensland based metalcore outfit, The Amity Affliction, has unveiled details of their highly anticipated new album, Misery, which is set for release on Friday, 24th August through Roadrunner Records. The album is currently available for pre-order now through Maniacs. Click here to secure yours toda…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 4:12am -
  • Sólstafir to join Enslaved on upcoming Australian tour this August

    Sólstafir to join Enslaved on upcoming Australian tour this August

    Icelandic post-rock ensemble, Sólstafir, will be joining Norwegian progressive black metallers Enslaved on their upcoming Australian tour this August thanks to David Roy Williams Presents. In addition, a new show has been added in Perth at the Rosemount on Wednesday 29th, August. See below for fu…
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  • Immortal – Northern Chaos Gods

    Immortal – Northern Chaos Gods

    Norwegian icons and black metal touchstones, Immortal, issue a ninth album via a musical partnership very few would have anticipated a few years ago. Olve Eikemo (Abbath) is gone, as almost everyone who reads this review will know. Reidar Horghagen (Horgh- drums/ percussion) is on board, as he has b…
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  • Dragonland Australian tour supports confirmed

    Dragonland Australian tour supports confirmed

    Direct from Sweden, symphonic power metal legends, Dragonland, will embark on their first ever Australian tour this September thanks to Stormrider Touring. The band is most notable for producing works based on The Dragonland Chronicles fantasy saga playing a major role on many of the band’s rele…
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  • Melbourne’s The Eternal release their new single “In The Lilac Dusk”

    Melbourne’s The Eternal release their new single “In The Lilac Dusk”

    Melbourne’s established doom metal ensemble, The Eternal, recently revealed details of their forthcoming new album ‘Waiting for the Endless Dawn’ which is set for release on August 17th this year through a freshly inked deal with Finnish label Inverse Records. The new single “In The Lilac…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 1:34am -
  • “… it’s just going to be awesome!” – An interview with Rachel Bolan (Skid Row)

    “… it’s just going to be awesome!” – An interview with Rachel Bolan (Skid Row)

    Skid Row- Rachel Bolan Skid Row are coming to Australia in October to showcase their tremendous catalogue of hard rock and the talent of former DragonForce vocalist Z.P Theart. On the line from his adopted home of Nashville, foundation bassist and band spokesperson, Rachel Bolan, talks weather, rugb…
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  • Melbourne’s Hadal Maw release their new single ‘Idolatry’

    Melbourne’s Hadal Maw release their new single ‘Idolatry’

    Since their inception in 2010, Melbourne’s Hadal Maw have continually strived to climb the ranks of Australia’s hard and heavy music scene,  pushing a new paradigm in the heavier spectrum. The band are back once again with the announcement of their new EP Charlatan, which will be released on…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 1:02am -
  • Sydney’s Plini Announces “Sunhead” Australian Tour this September

    Sydney’s Plini Announces “Sunhead” Australian Tour this September

    Sydney based guitar virtuoso, Plini, will embark on a national headlining tour this September to celebrate the release of his forthcoming new EP Sunhead. Joining Plini will be special guests Mestis, direct from the US and David Maxim Micic from Serbia. After a successful run of tour dates across Eur…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 12:33am -
  • Melbourne’s Circles unveil their brand new single ‘Breaker’

    Melbourne’s Circles unveil their brand new single ‘Breaker’

    Australian alternative progressive rock four-piece, Circles, are the next step in the evolution of heavy music in Australia. The Melbourne-based, world-class outfit will unleash their highly anticipated new album The Last One worldwide on August 31st, 2018 through Wild Thing Records (AUS), an…
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  • Sadistik Forest – Morbid Majesties

    Sadistik Forest – Morbid Majesties

    Another metal band from Finland who delivers a dose of old school death metal with a distinctive resonation and patriotism with the country which they hail from. A plethora of metal bands from Finland, over the last 25 years have come along and released stellar albums which have put them on the inte…
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Antichrist Magazine

  • Video: Tornado ”Global Panemic”

    Video: Tornado ”Global Panemic”

    Tornado presents a new video for ”Global Pandemic”, song taken from their new album Commitment To Excellence, which will be out on August 31st via Rockshots records. The band will hit the roads in December for an European tour supporting Six Feet Under. Dates will be announced soon. Watch t…
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  • Review: Nocturnal Graves ”Titan”

    Review: Nocturnal Graves ”Titan”

    Nocturnal Graves- ”Titan” (Season Of Mist records) The heavy metal scene is huge and expansive. It therefore makes sense that not everyone has heard of every band out there. No problem, there’s fun in finding new music that suits our tastes.  For those of you not in the know, Nocturnal Graves…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 3:46pm -
  • Vinnie Paul, PANTERA Drummer and Co-Founder, Dead at 54
    According to the Official PANTERA Facebook page: Vincent Paul Abbott aka Vinnie Paul has passed away. Paul is best known for his work as the drummer in the bands Pantera and Hellyeah. No further details are available at this time. The family requests you please respect their privacy during this time…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 8:06am -
  • Review: Funeral Mist ”Hekatomb”

    Review: Funeral Mist ”Hekatomb”

    Funeral Mist Hekatomb Norma Evangelium Diaboli records Frist I was acquainted with this band during the Marduk‘s Plague Angel album era. A sonic polar opposite to bands digital and catchy tunes of World Funeral, Marduk although still fast and brutal to their right, they almost stepped in more comm…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 7:57am -
  • Review: Membrance “Abyss”

    Review: Membrance “Abyss”

    Membrance Abyss Envenomed Music Spawning from the scene of Italian metalheads comes a death metal group by the name of Membrance, dropping their first record late last year by the name of Abyss. Simply put, it’s a nicely produced death fest containing harsh but crisp riffs, guttural and gory vocal…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 5:29pm -
  • Doro release first album trailer
    On August 17th, the new 2-CD studio album, Forever Warriors, Forever United, with 25 brand-new DORO tracks will be released via Nuclear Blast! Today, the metal queen reveals what fans may expect on the upcoming DORO double album! In the first album trailer, she tells the story and backgr…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 11:55am -
  • Review: SNAKEBITE “Rise Of The Snake”

    Review: SNAKEBITE “Rise Of The Snake”

    SNAKEBITE Rise Of The Snake Maniac Attack Records If somebody handed me Rise Of The Snake, told me to listen, and then asked what year it was from, there’s no way in hell I would say 2018. Perhaps somewhere in the ‘80s would be my guess. That said, Snakebite are a traditional heavy metal act bas…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 6:38am -
  • Review: Paara “Riitti”

    Review: Paara “Riitti”

    Paara Riitti ViciSolum Productions Riiti is Paara’s second full length album that consists of four songs. Two which clocks over 10 minutes and two that runs well over five minutes. Albums that are structured like this will usually be very story-telling and dramatic, and that is precisely how this…
    - 4 days ago 21 Jun 18, 9:50am -
  • Review: Wormed “Krighsu”

    Review: Wormed “Krighsu”

    Wormed Krighsu Season of Mist I remember very clearly when Wormed first exploded onto the scene in 2003 with Planisphærium. Here we had a completely unknown band from Madrid which released a devastating album seemingly completely out of the blue. Then they pretty much disappeared. They reemerged ex…
    - 4 days ago 21 Jun 18, 8:06am -
  • Review: Bullet For My Valentine: “Gravity”

    Review: Bullet For My Valentine: “Gravity”

    Being quite naive I hoped that Bullet For My Valentine will some time release something like “Scream! Aim! Fire!” which I heard in 2008 and bought their album immediately. Or something that hits your immature teenage emotions the same way as “Tears Don’t Fall”. But that didn’t happen. No…
    - 4 days ago 20 Jun 18, 6:20pm -

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  • Exploring Metal Music Through Active Imagination Techniques

    Exploring Metal Music Through Active Imagination Techniques

    Active Imagination is one of the pillars of Jungian therapy[1] , and simply consists in engaging with the symbols of the mind in a way that allows us to contemplate them or even engage with them. Outside the stale therapeutic environment of clinical psychologists, we can discover emotions, situation…
    - 21 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 8:33am -
  • Apostasy Releases The Sign of Darkness

    Apostasy Releases The Sign of Darkness

    Chilean speed metal trio Apostasy has released their new album The Sign of Darkness via Fallen Temple. After releasing two demos in the late eighties and early nineties, followed by a compilation in 2013, Apostasy started releasing demos in 2014. The new demos contain old and new material, with the…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jun 18, 12:16am -
  • Black Fluxions

    Black Fluxions

    In his quest for accuracy and rigour eventually leading to his contributions to Calculus, Sir Isaac Newton borrowed terminology from an area of classical mechanics called Kinematics[1]. The terms fluent and fluxion incorporated eventually came to be known as variable and derivative. Each set of term…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 8:33am -
  • Remastered Classic Necrophobic LPs by Hammerheart Records

    Remastered Classic Necrophobic LPs by Hammerheart Records

    Hammerheart records has released Necrophobic’s four classic albums, and is making them available for purchase through their online shop. Necrophobic’s classic era, as defined here, extends from the release of their debut masterpiece The Nocturnal Silence to the less-than-satisfactory, run-of-the…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 3:58am -
  • Song Contest Results

    Song Contest Results

    It has been over a month since we have launched the song contest here at DMU. Our suspicions that very few people would enter the contest due to our reputation for honest yet harsh reviews were confirmed. This was probably why only two contestants presented themselves in any capacity. Consequently,…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 8:33am -
  • Transitions MMXVIII

    Transitions MMXVIII

    Death Metal Underground wishes to announce a constructive change in editorship, in which the present author comes to complement rather than replace the current leadership. We have a great team of writers, ever too few but still dedicated and talented enough that the last few months have seen a non-s…
    - 4 days ago 21 Jun 18, 8:33am -
  • RIP Brock Dorsey 1985 – 2018

    RIP Brock Dorsey 1985 – 2018

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  • Web Censorship Is The Modern Day Book Burning

    Web Censorship Is The Modern Day Book Burning

      I found it hilarious to see the book sales of George Orwell’s 1984 skyrocket just after the election of President Donald Trump. This happened mostly because big name liberal journalists, in a hysterical tirade, issued a number of meltdown pieces over the similarities between the totalitarian…
    - 5 days ago 19 Jun 18, 9:41pm -
  • Taco Bell – Steak Nachos Box (2018)

    Taco Bell – Steak Nachos Box (2018)

    We live in a modern wasteland. Crafted as a disposable society, our civilization consists of business and government, with culture and organic activities nearly entirely excluded. As those who wander this outland of foreign and alien values and behaviors, staying on top of fast food is essential. No…
    - 7 days ago 18 Jun 18, 12:56pm -
  • Sadistic Metal Reviews: Flavor of the Week Metal Pt 2: Death Metal

    Sadistic Metal Reviews: Flavor of the Week Metal Pt 2: Death Metal

    - 8 days ago 17 Jun 18, 2:07pm -

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  • Black Label Society Are Captured In Their Element In “Trampled Down Below” Music Video
    When Black Label Society release new material, by God, you better listen. Whether it’s a new song, music video, or interview, there is no shortage of exuberence from Zakk Wylde and his boys. The new video for “Trampled Down Below” is no different. Directed by Dan Sturgess and filmed at at the…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 3:30pm -
  • Vinnie Paul Passes Away At 54
    It has been confirmed that Vinnie Paul Abbott, brother of “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott, has passed away at the age of 54. No further details have been released as of yet. The family asks that everyone respect their privacy during this difficult time. The staff here at SkullsNBones are heartbroken. W…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 4:48am -
  • The Black Dahlia Murder: Live Photos from House of Blues In Chicago, IL!
    Like I said before, I’m a pretty big fan of The Black Dahlia Murder and I rarely miss one of their shows. I know the House of Blues Chicago has good stage lighting, so I definitely didn’t want to miss this! Playing their latest album, “Nightbringers“, in its entirety, The Black Dahlia Murder…
    - 5 days ago 20 Jun 18, 3:33pm -
  • Whitechapel: Live Photos from House of Blues In Chicago, IL!
    Whitechapel was the final band before The Black Dahlia Murder. I’ve shot them before at Chicago Open Air 2017 and was happy to get another opportunity this year. When Whitechapel took the stage, I was expecting a lot more lights, but all I got was a lot of spotlights from the back. This makes taki…
    - 5 days ago 19 Jun 18, 6:51pm -
  • Bookakee: “Ignominies” Album Review
    Bookakee are described as “Montreal’s answer to GWAR,” and you can bet your ass they aren’t kidding. Well-known for garnishing full body makeup and gory stage props, Bookakee deliver extreme metal with a fusion of styles incorporated in the bestial release Ignominies. Formed in 2007, they wo…
    - 6 days ago 19 Jun 18, 2:00pm -
  • Fleshgod Apocalypse: Live Photos from House of Blues In Chicago, IL!
    Fleshgod Apocalypse are an Italian band that create some really unique music. I have heard of the band many times but have never had the chance to see them live – until now! Being somewhat unfamiliar with their music, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. In addition to the standard guitars, ba…
    - 7 days ago 18 Jun 18, 5:21pm -
  • Skinless: “Savagery” Album Review
    Brutal death metal can be a balm to cure any bad day. Pop the CD in or turn on Spotify, find a quiet highway, and just drive that sour day away. Skinless was the saving grace one foul day as I indulged in their latest release, Savagery. The genre is not known for polite aesthetics, but it provides r…
    - 7 days ago 18 Jun 18, 4:00pm -
  • Aversions Crown: Live Photos From House Of Blues In Chicago, IL!
    If you know me, you know I love The Black Dahlia Murder, and I rarely miss a chance to see them live. They consistently put out great albums, and their videos have a tendency to make me laugh (… metal doesn’t always have to be so serious). So when I found out that The Black Dahlia Murder would b…
    - 7 days ago 18 Jun 18, 3:03pm -
  • The Future Of Metal Is Here
    We recently pondered the future of stadium-sized metal, given the impending exit of Slayer and the aging mega-bands like Metallica and Iron Maiden (read it here). Well, friends, the question of who will take over the throne is being answered night after night on Slayer‘s farewell tour. The answer…
    - 7 days ago 18 Jun 18, 2:00pm -
  • Skeletonwitch Stream Epic “When Paradise Fades”
    guitarists Nate Garnette and Scott Hedrick have been in limbo since the departure of Chance Garnette. With new vocalist Adam Clemans at the healm and a new album dropping July 20 via Prosthetic Records, all signs are showing that the 15-year-old band are back and better than ever. Case in point: Th…
    - 7 days ago 18 Jun 18, 10:00am -

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  • Rocklahoma 2018
    by Zane Cash — Photojournalist — May 25th – 27th in Pryor, OK. — Every Memorial Day Weekend, tens-of-thousands of people make their way to the small city of Pryor, Okla., hoping for good weather, a chance to escape the real world and a weekend of non-stop Rock-N-Roll! Fans were lucky this ye…
    - 6 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 11:56pm -
  • Shredguy Records Set To Release Progressive Metallers EGO ‘Nosferatu’
    The summer months are getting hotter as Shredguy Records releases the epic Progressive Metal album from the band EGO titled Nosferatu. This concept album, which is divided into three parts, is the 34th release from Shredguy Records. “I have wanted to work with EGO for years” states Shredguy’s,…
    - 7 days ago 18 Jun 18, 12:38am -
  • War of Thrones | Conflict in Creation
    by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Too many genres … too little time. Progressive Metal/Epic Metal/Doom Metal/Black Metal/Christian Metal/Folk Metal/Grind & Metalcore … and on and on. Whatever happened to just good ol’ METAL? Fear no more kids, because War of Thrones Conflict in Creation…
    - 7 days ago 17 Jun 18, 10:43pm -
  • Metal On The Hill Returns August 17th & 18th To Schlossberg Graz, Austria
    Being home to Napalm Events, a division of Napalm Records, one could only wonder how Graz did survive without a proper Metal festival for so long. Luckily, things have changed! Metal On The Hill will be hosting its third edition on August 17th and 18th 2018 at the stunning location of Schlossberg(ca…
    - 8 days ago 17 Jun 18, 12:23pm -
  • Jizzy Pearl | All You Need Is Soul
    by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — As far as underrated talents go, Jizzy Pearl has to be (unfortunately) one of the singers/songwriters that deserves far more accolades than he is getting. The dude fronted one of the best and underrated bands in Love/Hate, he nailed everything when he was the…
    - 11 days ago 13 Jun 18, 9:17pm -
  • Ruby the Hatchet
    by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Philadelphia heavy psych rockers Ruby the Hatchet recently toured the U.S. in support of their third full-length album Planetary Space Child. The band features Jillian Taylor on vocals, Johnny Scarps on guitar, Owen Stewart on drums, Lake Muir on bass, and Sean…
    - 20 days ago 5 Jun 18, 12:55am -
  • Dave Kerr | Being Drunk Looks Good On You
    by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — One of the coolest bands you unfortunately didn’t give enough attention to was Teenage Casket Company. The Brits brought the poppiest, most melodic and high-energy music to the world that housed itself somewhere between Pop Punk and Hair Metal. (But the goo…
    - 23 days ago 1 Jun 18, 5:49pm -
  • Ruhrpott Metal Meeting 2018 Returns Dec. 7th & 8th
    December 7th & 8th 2018 at Turbinenhalle Oberhausen, Germany will be reserved to host the biggest indoor metal festival in the region- Ruhrpott Metal Meeting. The first headliner has been announced for the 4th edition of the festival British heavy metallers Venom, a name that has gone in history as…
    - 27 days ago 29 May 18, 1:50am -
  • RockHard Festival 2018
    by Arta Gailuma — Photojournalist — May 18-20, 2018 at the Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen, Germany — RockHard Festival 2018 took place at the Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen in Germany between 18th and 20th May 2018 and featured in the three days more than 20 bands. The stage located i…
    - 28 days ago 28 May 18, 1:24pm -
  • LIVE! | Prong
    by Joe Rocha – Photojournalist — May 13, 2018 at The Truman in Kansas City, MO. — Prong recently performed at The Truman in Kansas City, Mo. alongside Helmet. Prong Concert Photo Gallery [See image gallery at hardrockhaven.net] PRONG “Forced Into Tolerance” (Official Video) Taken from PRON…
    - 35 days ago 21 May 18, 1:00am -
  • In Concert: A Mirror Hollow
    by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — May 6, 2018 at the Viper Room in Hollywood, CA. — A Mirror Hollow is a four piece Modern Rock/Metal band from Hollywood, CA., the group recently performed at the Viper Room in its hometown. A Mirror Hollow Concert Photo Gallery [See image gallery at hard…
    - 35 days ago 21 May 18, 12:49am -
  • In Concert: IAMX with Kat Von D
    by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — May 9, 2018 at the Fonda Theater in West Hollywood, CA. — IAMX is a band that completely eradicates any preconceived notions of what a live concert should be. Blurring the lines between performance art and live music, this ambitious sonic endeavor has ca…
    - 37 days ago 19 May 18, 12:44pm -
  • Karmøygeddon Metal Festival
    by Arta Gailuma — Photojournalist — May 10-12, 2018 at island of Karmøy in Kopervik, Norway — Karmøygeddon Metal Festival 2018 was held on 10.-12.05. in Kopervik, at the island of Karmøy on the west coast of Norway. Over 30 bands took the stage for 3 days to celebrate the 15th anniversary o…
    - 37 days ago 19 May 18, 12:09pm -
  • Lynch Mob Returns to Kansas City 6/29
    George Lynch returns with Lynch Mob to The Scene Rock Bar in Independence, Mo. 6/29 with special guest Villains Dance and Jett Black. Official Website: http://georgelynch.com/wordpress/ https://www.facebook.com/LynchMobBand/ The Scene K.C. Rock Bar 14816 E US Highway 40, Kansas City, Missouri 64136…
    - 38 days ago 18 May 18, 2:24am -
  • Franccesca De Struct of Fate DeStroyed
    by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Fate DeStroyed is a brand new powerhouse to hit the Los Angeles music scene- founded by Franccesca De Struct, Fate DeStroyed “is breaking new ground with a fierce new take on the Metal status quo. With influences ranging from Deftones and Trivium, to Nin…
    - 39 days ago 17 May 18, 2:06am -
  • Rocklahoma 2018 Announce Line-up, Stages and Performances Times
    Rocklahoma 2018 Performance Times And Onsite Experiences Announced America’s Biggest Memorial Day Weekend Party To Feature Music From A Perfect Circle, Godsmack, Poison, Cheap Trick, Ghost, The Cult, Halestorm, Vince Neil, Stone Temple Pilots & Many More Friday, May 25, Saturday, May 26 & Sunday,…
    - 39 days ago 17 May 18, 12:21am -
  • In Concert: Athanasia
    by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — May 4, 2018, at Unfriendly Studios in Los Angeles, CA. — Athanasia is a power trio playing a highly original hybrid of classic and Modern Heavy Metal, consisting of singer/guitarist Caleb Bingham (Ex- Five Finger Death Punch), bassist Brandon Miller, and…
    - 46 days ago 10 May 18, 1:25am -
  • Orlando Draven and Santi of Zeistencroix
    by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Zeistencroix is a Metal band from Los Angeles. ZX was founded by Orlando Draven (Vocals-Guitar and songwriter) and formed by him and Santi Rivillas (Drums). The unique sound produced by ZX involves powerful guitar riffs, odd-time-syncopated drums and heavy…
    - 46 days ago 10 May 18, 1:04am -
  • In Concert: The Dead Daisies
    by Elsie Roymans — Sr. Photojournalist — May 5, 2018 at Music Hall in Cologne, Germany — The Dead Daisies currently on the road for on its “Burn it Down World Tour” with support act The New Roses. The band’s recent concert was stream lived and filmed by Rockpalast. The New Roses took the…
    - 48 days ago 8 May 18, 1:35pm -
  • In Concert: Sevendust
    by Kris Walls — Photojournalist — May 1, 2018 at Club LA in Destin, FL. — Sevendust latest show at the Club LA in Destin, Florida was a sellout. The band performed a lot of its hits and a few new tracks from the band’s new album All I See Is War. Sevendust Concert Photo Gallery [See image ga…
    - 48 days ago 8 May 18, 3:05am -

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    The Metal Den

    • METAL ALLEGIANCE – Release New Single
      METAL ALLEGIANCE began as a celebration of heavy metal, powered by the almost tribal bond shared between the extreme music community’s most revered trailblazers, armed with a list of contributors onstage (and off) that read like a Wikipedia entry on...
      - 18 hours ago 24 Jun 18, 11:57am -
    • LAST CALL: The Strange Death of Vinnie Paul
      LAST CALL: The Strange Death of Vinnie Paul By Randy “Rocket” Cody (part 1 of a 3 part report) “Whoever strikes a man so that he dies shall be put to death.” – Exodus 21:12 ESV Legendary PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul passed away yesterday, June 22nd, ...
      - 1 day ago 23 Jun 18, 8:33pm -
    • PARASITE INC. – Streaming New Song
      German newcomers PARASITE INC. are set to unleash their second album, Dead And Alive on August 17th, 2018 through Reaper Entertainment Europe. To celebrate the release of the new album the band confirmed an exclusive release show at the big Summer Breeze...
      - 1 day ago 23 Jun 18, 6:35pm -
    • INCITE – Summer Tour Dates Announced
      INCITE have announced a summer headlining tour with Aethere and Lody Kong appearing on select legs. Incite themselves just recently finished tracking their new album with frontman Richie Cavalera offering: “The new album is a wrap! It’s all about keeping...
      - 1 day ago 23 Jun 18, 6:29pm -
    • PANTERA – Drummer Vinnie Paul Dead At 54
      Sad news to report. Legendary PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN/HELLYEAH drummer, Vinnie Paul Abbott, has reportedly passed away at the age of 54. No cause of death has been revealed at this time. The following statement has been posted on PANTERA’s Facebook page:...
      - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 9:49am -
    • SLIPKNOT – To Begin Recording New Album In 2019
      Earlier this year, SLIPKNOT vocalist Corey Taylor said the band would release a new album in 2019. In a new interview, Taylor reveals that they’ve written 16 songs thus far and plan to enter the studio at the start of the new year to begin tracking the...
      - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 11:32am -
    • NOCTURNUS AD – Signs With Profound Lore Records
      Profound Lore welcomes NOCTURNUS AD to their ever expanding and eclectic collective. Formed from the ashes of Nocturnus by death metal legend Mike Browning (Morbid Angel co-founder/Incubus/After Death), NOCTURNUS AD are currently putting the finishing...
      - 3 days ago 21 Jun 18, 10:51pm -
    • NERVECELL – Summer European Tour Dates
      Dubai-based death metal band NERVECELL will be back to Europe this summer for a few select shows across Austria, France and Germany. Check out the below list to see where the trek will hit: JUL 13 ESCAPE – VIENNA, AUSTRIA JUL 14 SICK MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL...
      - 3 days ago 21 Jun 18, 10:44pm -
    • AMERICA IS EATING ITS OWN: The #Pizzagate Holocaust!
      AMERICA IS EATING ITS OWN: The #Pizzagate Holocaust! By Randy “Rocket” Cody (part 1 of a 3 part report) “Nobody tells me what to do. Anyone can do whatever they want, I don’t care what it is, including burning crosses on your lawn. I don’t give a shit...
      - 4 days ago 21 Jun 18, 5:02am -
    • HELMET – Summer U.S. Tour Dates Announced
      HELMET have booked a tour of the U.S. in the very near future and will join up with Bush on a number of those dates. Here’s how that schedule looks: 6/26 Lombard, IL – Brauer House 6/27 Grand Rapids, MI – 20 Monroe Live 6/28 St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall...
      - 4 days ago 20 Jun 18, 10:49pm -

    TheBlackPlanet.org

    • Ex-Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul passed away
      Co-founder of the legendary metal band Pantera, has died at the age of 54. Vinnie was a member of Hellyeah. His representative confirmed the legendary drummer’s death to Billboard, but added that no further details are available at this time. The official Pantera facebook page has published a stat…
      - 2 days ago 23 Jun 18, 4:45am -
    • Cato Bekkevold leaves Enslaved

      Cato Bekkevold leaves Enslaved

      Cato Bekkevold, drumming for the Norwegian band Enslaved since 2003, has quit. Bekkevold is parting ways with Enslaved on friendly terms, citing both the desire to spend more time with his daughter and the physical toll of playing black metal at age fifty as the only reasons for his departure. The b…
      - 3 days ago 22 Jun 18, 1:13pm -
    • Devangelic announces European Tour for 2018

      Devangelic announces European Tour for 2018

      Epidemic Agency and Dismal Media Booking in collaboration with The Flaming Arts Agency present “Obscuring Europe 2018” feat. Devangelic, Antropofagus, Relics Of Humanity and special guest Ossuary Anex. 08.9 IT – DAGDA LIVE CLUB – Retorbido * 09.9 CZ – MODRA VOPICE – Prague 10.9…
      - 5 days ago 20 Jun 18, 1:36pm -
    • Funeral Mist release new album “Hekatomb”

      Funeral Mist release new album “Hekatomb”

      After years of silence, highly respected Black Metal act Funeral Mist shreds new light with a surprise new album. Called “Hekatomb” it is due to be released on June 15th via Norma Evangelium Diaboli. Each new album by Funeral Mist, a band whose origins date back to the mid ’90s, is the equival…
      - 12 days ago 13 Jun 18, 3:19pm -
    • Infraktor released “Son Of A Butcher” video

      Infraktor released “Son Of A Butcher” video

      Portuguese death/thrash machine Infraktor have released a video of the song “Son of a Butcher”. You can watch it below. “Son of a Butcher” is taken from the Infraktor debut album “Exhaust”, released in February 2018 via Rastilho Records. The video was directed by Portuguese director Rica…
      - 13 days ago 12 Jun 18, 2:51pm -
    • Abbath parted ways with King ov Hell

      Abbath parted ways with King ov Hell

      Season Of Mist has announced that Abbath parted ways with King ov Hell (also known for being involved in Gorgoroth for many years). Season Of Mist published: ABBATH’s bass player ‘King’ will no longer be part of the band, due to conflicting views on lyrical concepts of the upcoming album. The…
      - 14 days ago 11 Jun 18, 1:26pm -
    • Ex-Deicide guitarist Ralph Santolla passed away
      Veteran metal guitarist Ralph Santolla passed away. He was best known for playing in Obituary, Deicide, Iced Earth, Death, and others fell into a coma after suffering a heart attack on May 30th, according to a Facebook post written by his mother, Sue Santolla-Rocha. The musician was surviving with t…
      - 17 days ago 8 Jun 18, 1:38pm -
    • Shell From Oceanic release new single “Intermittent”

      Shell From Oceanic release new single “Intermittent”

      Portuguese prog band Shell From Oceanic have released a new single entitled “Intermittent”. The song is taken from the band’s new album “”How to Let Go” due to be released on June 29, 2018. You can listen to it below. How to Let Go by Shell From Oceanic About “How to Let Go” “How…
      - 19 days ago 6 Jun 18, 11:04am -
    • Under The Doom fest confirm Arcturus, Shining, Sinistro, Desire & more

      Under The Doom fest confirm Arcturus, Shining, Sinistro, Desire & more

      Notredame Productions have revealed the first bands for the Under The Doom VI Festival. The event will take place at the Lisboa ao Vivo venue on December, 7th and 8th. So far the following bands have been confirmed: Day #1 ARCTURUS |Norway| : www.facebook.com/arcturusnorway WHILE HEAVEN WEPT |USA|…
      - 39 days ago 17 May 18, 11:39am -
    • Preview: Iron Maiden @ Royal Arena, Copenhagen

      Preview: Iron Maiden @ Royal Arena, Copenhagen

      Following up on their successful tour “The Book of Souls” which was a celebration of the 16th album in Iron Maiden’s discography, the beast is unleashed again! Iron Maiden will drag heavy metal fans all around the world to attend the tour called “The Legacy Of The Beast World Tour” starti…
      - 41 days ago 15 May 18, 11:29am -

    metal4africa.com

    • metal4africa: affiliated online radio station with FiendFM
      Cape Town, South Africa: the buzz at M4A headquarters today is all about African created music getting a new broadcast platform soon. One of our oldest goals, in fact, has…The post metal4africa: affiliated online radio station with FiendFM appeared first on metal4africa.
      - 7 days ago 18 Jun 18, 11:35am -
    • Insanity Unveiled: album inches closer, preveiw
      Johannesburg, South Africa: death metal protagonists at Insanity Unveiled promised us last week along with an artwork reveal that they’d share a release date for the band’s upcoming debut album.…The post Insanity Unveiled: album inches closer, preveiw appeared first on metal4africa.
      - 10 days ago 15 Jun 18, 11:21am -
    • Spectral Realm: new member, album announced
      Johannesburg, South Africa: symphonic black metal band Spectral Realm is prepping the release of a second full length album to follow its 2015 debut, Voyage to Spectral Realm. The new…The post Spectral Realm: new member, album announced appeared first on metal4africa.
      - 10 days ago 15 Jun 18, 10:43am -
    • DeamHorth: Spiritual Serpent [Review]
      Johannesburg, South Africa: DeamHorth is about to release its anticipated new album, Spiritual Serpent, in the first week of July. It’s an impressive body of work, and as I was…The post DeamHorth: Spiritual Serpent [Review] appeared first on metal4africa.
      - 12 days ago 13 Jun 18, 10:03am -
    • Displeased Disfigurement: features on International Solidification
      Middelburg, South Africa: roughly one year after the release of its Origin Of Abhorrence album and six months following a re-release of its Extermination Process debut album, Displeased Disfigurement is…The post Displeased Disfigurement: features on International Solidification appeared first on…
      - 13 days ago 12 Jun 18, 8:39am -
    • Skinflint: self-titled album is available now
      Gabarone, Botswana: Africa’s champion of old-school Heavy Metal returns with its fifth studio album, Skinflint. Following up 18 months after the previous album, Chief of the Ghosts, Skinflint delivered this…The post Skinflint: self-titled album is available now appeared first on metal4africa.
      - 14 days ago 11 Jun 18, 7:17am -
    • Insanity Unveiled: World Of Deception album announced
      Johannesburg, South Africa: the death metal alchemists at Insanity Unveiled have kept us in waiting since forming the band in 2012. With a few demos released previously, Insanity Unveiled now…The post Insanity Unveiled: World Of Deception album announced appeared first on metal4africa.
      - 17 days ago 8 Jun 18, 10:20am -
    • A New Dawn for African Metal in 2018
      Please bear in mind that this is an opinion piece written by myself as longtime observer of and participant in local Metal. My thoughts here are not Law, and I…The post A New Dawn for African Metal in 2018 appeared first on metal4africa.
      - 19 days ago 6 Jun 18, 7:32am -
    • Lesser Glow: Ruined, African early preview
      Boston, USA: roaring to surface with its first album since formation in 2016, Lesser Glow unveils Ruined this week. Swathed in textures of Doom Metal, Post Rock, Shoegaze and other…The post Lesser Glow: Ruined, African early preview appeared first on metal4africa.
      - 20 days ago 5 Jun 18, 9:30am -
    • Guns N’ Roses: Johannesburg included in world tour
      Johannesburg, South Africa: speculation set social media alight last week when the Guns N’ Roses official website let slip that the band would be including a South African date into…The post Guns N’ Roses: Johannesburg included in world tour appeared first on metal4africa.
      - 20 days ago 5 Jun 18, 6:40am -

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    moshville.co.uk

    • Album Review: Seething Akira – Sleepy Skeletor

      Album Review: Seething Akira – Sleepy Skeletor

      I’ve been waiting for this one. It’s no secret that Seething Akira were one of the acts which completely blew me away at Bloodstock last year, and I’ve been happy to push people in their direction ever since. With only a relatively small collection of music to enjoy, though, it’s about time…
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    • Gig Review: Stone Sour / Blood Youth, Nottingham Rock City (19th June, 2018)

      Gig Review: Stone Sour / Blood Youth, Nottingham Rock City (19th June, 2018)

      Stone Sour were back in town for a couple of smaller dates after their recent arena tour – we caught them in Birmingham on that earlier leg. Tonight it was Sean’s turn, heading to the infamous Nottingham Rock City to soak up Corey Taylor’s little side project… On arrival, the queues extended…
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    • EP Review: Voodoo Blood – Fresh Hell

      EP Review: Voodoo Blood – Fresh Hell

      I can usually remember how I discover a band but Voodoo Blood aren’t one of these bands. What I do know, however, is that they’re a damn good band and their debut EP, Anabolic Blues did exactly what it said on the tin: it was blues on a shitload of steroids. They’ve since travelled up […]
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    • #RoadToMetalDays2018 – Storm Seeker

      #RoadToMetalDays2018 – Storm Seeker

      Always aiming to put the smaller / less well known bands front and centre, welcome to our series featuring acts on the New Forces stage at this year’s Metal Days festival in Slovenia, as well as a couple of bands who are being featured for a second time having trodden the boards of that stage [……
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    • Album News: Coheed and Cambria, Wilson, Abandoned By Bears, Kliodna

      Album News: Coheed and Cambria, Wilson, Abandoned By Bears, Kliodna

      More up and coming release news from bands big and small… Coheed and Cambria Coheed and Cambria have announced details of their long awaited new album and Roadrunner Records label debut, The Unheavenly Creatures. The sprawling fifteen track, self-produced, 78-minute epic finds Coheed and Cambria…
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    • #RoadToMetalDays2018 – Wömit Angel

      #RoadToMetalDays2018 – Wömit Angel

      Always aiming to put the smaller / less well known bands front and centre, welcome to our series featuring acts on the New Forces stage at this year’s Metal Days festival in Slovenia, as well as a couple of bands who are being featured for a second time having trodden the boards of that stage [……
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    • Band of the Day: Lillye

      Band of the Day: Lillye

      Aussie metal outfit Lillye recently released their debut album, Evolve, from which, the band have been fairly sought after, featuring in a plethora of magazines and even on Australian heavy metal review channel The Hard Rock Show. In anticipation of the heightened attention towards Lillye, we manag…
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    • RIP Vinnie Paul Abbott (1964 – 2018)

      RIP Vinnie Paul Abbott (1964 – 2018)

      This story is all over the news this morning, so it’s likely you already know about the untimely passing of drumming legend and Pantera founder Vinnie Paul Abbott. Aged only 54, there are no further details at present and the announcement was made on the Pantera facebook page. Vinnie, brother to D…
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    • Stone Sour drop new track, announce Deluxe Edition of Hydrograd

      Stone Sour drop new track, announce Deluxe Edition of Hydrograd

      Stone Sour are set to release a deluxe edition of their current album, Hydrograd on 31st August. The two-disc set, Hydrograd Deluxe Edition, collects unreleased covers, B-sides, live recordings and alternate versions of songs from Hydrograd. Available for pre-order today along with a new exclusive t…
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    • Band of the Day: The Forgotten Age

      Band of the Day: The Forgotten Age

      The Welsh have a proud history of producing excellent musicians, the prime, and most obvious, example being every mum’s favourite orange bastard Tom Jones. However, the country has far more than this overtly sexual beast for musicians, and has an impressive heavy metal heritage too, with the likes…
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    • Folks Behind The Music: Ripple's Cardiovascular System

      Folks Behind The Music: Ripple's Cardiovascular System

      Behind every (not so) great man, is a great woman, and there's definitely a woman backing up the whole Ripple machinery.  Corinne serves as the heart and soul, and band mother of Ripple, helping with promotions, planning, and she is responsible for the tradition of cake being present at many Rippl…
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    • Past, Present, Future Revolutions: Haiti’s Vodou Music Innovators RAM’s New Album Resonates with the Sounds of August 1791

      Past, Present, Future Revolutions: Haiti’s Vodou Music Innovators RAM’s New Album Resonates with the Sounds of August 1791

      One hot summer day centuries ago, in the heart of an island, the moment came. The uprising began that would transform the French colony of Saint Domingue into the world’s first free republic of African heritage people in the Western Hemisphere. The history of colonization, slavery, and liberty ch…
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    • The Biggest Ripple Music Newsletter Ever! Mount Atlas, Rare Breed, Skull Mountain, Planet of Doom and More!

      The Biggest Ripple Music Newsletter Ever! Mount Atlas, Rare Breed, Skull Mountain, Planet of Doom and More!

      This one is a long time in coming!  We've had fun doing a bunch of joint projects with H42 Records, who are always kind enough to include us in Limited Edition Ripple North American exclusives of some of their key releases.  Starting Monday, we will have a very few 100 copies of the North America…
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    • The Xroadie Files

      The Xroadie Files

      Facing Fire – STScott Artis – Vocals, Tony Phillips – Guitar, Josh Quillen – Bass, Samuel Gibson – DrumsDying Inside guitar feedback funky bass heavy riffs and yelling/clean style vocals.  Filthy Life has a very interesting catchy riff that sticks with you for hours.  Overcome heavy gri…
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    • Wetton Downes' iCon Trilogy of Studio Albums Re-Released with Bonus Tracks – OUT NOW !

      Wetton Downes' iCon Trilogy of Studio Albums Re-Released with Bonus Tracks – OUT NOW !

      The John Wetton Estate and Geoffrey Downes are pleased to announce the re-release of the iCon Trilogy of albums, now remastered with bonus tracks in six panel digipacks.The re-releases have been personally overseen by Geoff Downes and are intended to be a return to the marketplace of individual alb…
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    • Mississippi Bones – Radio Free Conspiracy Theory

      Mississippi Bones – Radio Free Conspiracy Theory

      Every once in a great while all those hours spent wasting time on social media pays off.  As I was swiping my way around the Faceyspace one day recently I happened to be skimming through posts on a Clutch fan page and happened across a post from another member who had posted about his musical ende…
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    • Ripple Music to release Planet of Doom: First Contact EP for Groundbreaking Animated Film l New music by Mos Generator, Vokonis, Messa + Slomatics

      Ripple Music to release Planet of Doom: First Contact EP for Groundbreaking Animated Film l New music by Mos Generator, Vokonis, Messa + Slomatics

      Planet of Doom: First Contact EP is released worldwide on 22nd June through Ripple MusicPre-order now at www.ripple-music.com"The Planet of Doom channels spirit of Heavy Metal movie."HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE"Now THIS is an animated movie I’ll take my kids to! F*ck Frozen, it’s all about The Planet…
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    • Bandcamp Bonanza – 074

      Bandcamp Bonanza – 074

      Today I’m dialing back the heavy rock just a tad and featuring albums a little more in line with our sentimental side. As you probably know, I am a big fan of country, blues, Americana, and anything with an ounce of soul. Bandcamp is loaded with this stuff as any other genre. Check out these…
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    • Folks Behind The Music: Master Of Design Mark Aceves!

      Folks Behind The Music: Master Of Design Mark Aceves!

      Mark Aceves is one of those dudes at the heart of the Ripple community. Not only does he deliver a FAT bass tone in the band Zed, he has been doing the layouts for many of our releases for years now. He has had a huge part in creating the family vibe that makes Ripple so special. It was a rare plea…
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    • MOS GENERATOR Confirmed To Play Hellfest + Two Shows With Big Business And More; Shadowlands Full-Length Out Now Via Listenable

      MOS GENERATOR Confirmed To Play Hellfest + Two Shows With Big Business And More; Shadowlands Full-Length Out Now Via Listenable

      Heavy rock power trio MOS GENERATOR has been added to this year's edition of Hellfest in Clisson, France. The band will occupy the mainstage on June 22nd alongside the likes of Judas Priest, Hollywood Vampires, Europe, Joan Jett, and so many others. Additionally, MOS GENERATOR will play a pair of…
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    • The Xroadie Files

      The Xroadie Files

      Black Wizard – Livin’ OblivionAdam Grant – Vocals/Guitar, Eugene Parkomenko – Drums, Danny Stokes – Guitar, Evan Joel BassTwo Of These Nights classic heavy metal with great riffs to head bang to and sing along with.  Feast Or Famine fast heavy in your face fist pumping metal with some aw…
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    • Ghost's Critically Acclaimed Album Prequelle Lands At #3 On Billboard's Top 200 Albums Chart

      Ghost's Critically Acclaimed Album Prequelle Lands At #3 On Billboard's Top 200 Albums Chart

      "Fiendishly fun and brilliantly subversive" Revolver"Ghost are packing arenas because they've found the middle of the Venn diagram between metal toughness, arty self-indulgence and pop musicality." Rolling Stone"The performance is nothing short of showstopping." PitchforkLINKÖPING, SWEDEN - JUNE 1…
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    • Heavy metallers Unitra release "Lock Up Your Daughters"

      Heavy metallers Unitra release "Lock Up Your Daughters"

      Hailing from UK, heavy metallers Unitra have released their debut album "Lock Up Your Daughters" on May 19th.You can get to know their latest work here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4sKoMMv36LZ3jXdtVxPmsg/videosUNITRA was created in 2016 in the town of Kettering, England. With Max Speed on the…
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    • CORROSION OF CONFORMITY To Kick Off European Tour This Weekend; Band Confirms Fall UK Dates + Second Leg Of North American Tour With Black Label Society And Eyehategod Nears

      CORROSION OF CONFORMITY To Kick Off European Tour This Weekend; Band Confirms Fall UK Dates + Second Leg Of North American Tour With Black Label Society And Eyehategod Nears

      [photo by Dean Karr]CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will return to Europe this weekend for a stretch of live dates set to commence June 9th and run through June 24th. The journey includes special performances with Converge as well as appearances at Download, Hellfest, Copenhell, and Graspop. In July, the b…
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    • Folks Behind The Music: Magnus Tannergren Of Into The Void

      Folks Behind The Music: Magnus Tannergren Of Into The Void

      Let's start with your name and your site.  Let's have it. Hello. My name is Magnus Tannergren and I am the dude from Into The Void Podcast. Tune in at www.intothevoidpodcast.com to get very in depth interviews with some of the coolest people in the heavy underground scene and beyond.  Start at th…
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    • Bandcamp Bonanza – 073

      Bandcamp Bonanza – 073

      It’s camping season in more ways than one. Just dusted off the old Dutchman Classic 26’ RV Trailer for its first trip of the season over Memorial Weekend. Thanks to all the veterans who did what they did to help allow us to keep on camping like we do. And hey, how about technology? While we…
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    • A Ripple Conversation With Tom Hanno

      A Ripple Conversation With Tom Hanno

      Let's start with your name and your site.  Let's have it. My name is Tom Hanno. I write for myself at Tom’s Album Reviews, Interviews, and Musical News, Chimera Magazine (which I consider my main gig), Doomed and Stoned (my secondary gig), Fuzz Heavy Podcast (Marcus Greybeard deserves a mention,…
      - 17 days ago 8 Jun 18, 7:30am -
    • Doom Supergroup Featuring Members of Corrosion of Conformity, Demon's Eye and Bloody Hammers, Lighting Born Sign Worldwide Record Deal with Ripple Music.

      Doom Supergroup Featuring Members of Corrosion of Conformity, Demon's Eye and Bloody Hammers, Lighting Born Sign Worldwide Record Deal with Ripple Music.

      “Lightning  Born  features  members  of  Corrosion  of  Conformity,  Demon  Eye,  and  Mega  Colossus,  matching  the  mighty,  bluesy  wail  of  The  Hell  No's  Brenna  Leath  with  doomy,  stoned-out  proto-metal  muscle.”—Indy  WeekRipple Music is thrilled to…
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    • A Fistful Of Questions With Mark Kitchens

      A Fistful Of Questions With Mark Kitchens

      If you look up D.I.Y. in the dictionary there is a better than average chance that the recipient of this addition of Fistful of Questions will, at least, have an honorable mention.  This guy is a multi-instrumentalist, artist and curator of the heavy music fest aptly titled Heavy Mash.  Mark Ki…
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    • The Xroadie Files

      The Xroadie Files

      Wail – ResilientJoakim Joreng – Vocals, Kim Ruben Sletten – Guitar, Thor B Gundersen – Guitar, Torkjell H Voll – Bass, Memet O Cataltepe – Drums, Simen H Voll _ KeyboardsNever No More power metal riffs and vocals along with excellent rhythms and thundering bass.  He’s Finally Here sp…
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    • UP IN SMOKE 2018 - ELECTRIC WIZARD & 6 MORE ACTS CONFIRMED and a chance to win your WEEKEND PASS!

      UP IN SMOKE 2018 - ELECTRIC WIZARD & 6 MORE ACTS CONFIRMED and a chance to win your WEEKEND PASS!

      ELECTRIC WIZARD & 6 MORE BANDS CONFIRMED FOR UP IN SMOKE INDOOR FEST 2018Smokers,We kept you waiting long enough! Today, we're thrilled to unveil 7 more bands you'll have the opportunity to witness and worship live at Up In Smoke Indoor Fest 2018, including our second headliner: the almighty ELECTR…
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    • A Sunday Conversation With Mattias Of Nekromant!

      A Sunday Conversation With Mattias Of Nekromant!

      What have been your musical epiphany moments?I don't recall when I heard heavy metal or a harder type of music for the very the first time but I do remember listening to Battle Hymns by Manowar when I was about 9 or 10, very quietly so my parents would not hear it. I remember thinking it was the be…
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    • RatRod - Do You Remember Rock and Roll

      RatRod - Do You Remember Rock and Roll

      Label:  UnsignedRelease Date:  25  August  2017Genre:  Hard  Rock“Does anybody remember rock and roll?  Rat Rod does!  They play rock and roll the way it should be.  Hard and loud and nothing mellow!”I first met lead guitarist Mark McCarty a few years ago when he was playing rhythm gui…
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    • Folks Behind The Music: Geoff Leppard Of Atom Heart Mutha

      Folks Behind The Music: Geoff Leppard Of Atom Heart Mutha

      Let's start with your name and your site. Let's have it. Ok, well I’m John, aka Geoff Leppard or Atom Heart Mutha.Start at the beginning; how did you get started with this crazy idea of spreading the music?Atom Heart Mutha started out about 4 years back as BigJaf.net.  I really tried over the y…
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    • Skull Mountain: A Four Label Sampler Featuring the Best of the American and European Heavy Underground

      Skull Mountain: A Four Label Sampler Featuring the Best of the American and European Heavy Underground

      "the bold souls at Ripple Music, Kozmik Artifactz, Twin Earth Records and DHU Records have come together across continents to make it happen, and a 500-copies-pressed 2LP four-way label sampler split featuring all previously unreleased tracks and versions is the result. I shouldn’t have to tell y…
      - 25 days ago 31 May 18, 3:30pm -

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    • Bölzer in Toronto, 29 May 2018

      Bölzer in Toronto, 29 May 2018

      Easily one of the fastest rising stars in black metal’s subterranean, it’s surprising that it has taken Switzerland’s Bölzer this long to indent Toronto....The post Bölzer in Toronto, 29 May 2018 appeared first on Hellbound.ca.
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    • Ivar Bjørnson and Einar Selvik – Hugsjá

      Ivar Bjørnson and Einar Selvik – Hugsjá

      The previous collaboration from Ivar Bjørnson of Enslaved and Einar Selvik of Wardruna, Skuggsjá, was both an achievement and a success (though you would...The post Ivar Bjørnson and Einar Selvik – Hugsjá appeared first on Hellbound.ca.
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    • Satyricon live in Toronto, 23 May 2018

      Satyricon live in Toronto, 23 May 2018

      I saw Satyricon for the first and last time in Toronto on May 23rd and it was one of the best shows I’ve ever...The post Satyricon live in Toronto, 23 May 2018 appeared first on Hellbound.ca.
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    • King Heavy – Guardian Demons

      King Heavy – Guardian Demons

      Understandably, when you’re trying to form a classic doom metal band in Chile, you might have some trouble finding a singer. In the case...The post King Heavy – Guardian Demons appeared first on Hellbound.ca.
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    • Witchsorrow – Hexenhammer

      Witchsorrow – Hexenhammer

      Out of all the doom bands with “Witch” in their name, Witchsorrow is right up there with Witch Mountain in my books. Album number...The post Witchsorrow – Hexenhammer appeared first on Hellbound.ca.
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    • Graveyard – Peace

      Graveyard – Peace

      They’re back from the dead. Gothenburg rockers Graveyard were at the forefront of the whole retro-rock revival of the late aughts, with 2011’s Hisingen...The post Graveyard – Peace appeared first on Hellbound.ca.
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    • AMATEUR CONCERT PHOTOGRAPHY HOUR: BRUJERIA/Dayglo Abortions @ Opera House, June 16, 2018

      AMATEUR CONCERT PHOTOGRAPHY HOUR: BRUJERIA/Dayglo Abortions @ Opera House, June 16, 2018

      You probably know me as a doom metal guy, but both of these bands are guilty pleasures for me. The post AMATEUR CONCERT PHOTOGRAPHY HOUR: BRUJERIA/Dayglo Abortions @ Opera House, June 16, 2018 appeared first on Hellbound.ca.
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    • BlackLab – Under The Strawberry Moon

      BlackLab – Under The Strawberry Moon

      On the surface of it, BlackLab are a doom metal band, and yet not completely so. Hailing from Japan, BlackLab are two Japanese women:...The post BlackLab – Under The Strawberry Moon appeared first on Hellbound.ca.
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    • Witch Mountain – self-titled

      Witch Mountain – self-titled

      It’s been a while since Witch Mountain parted ways with Uta Plotkin, the amazingly rangy singer who first blew my mind on 2011’s South...The post Witch Mountain – self-titled appeared first on Hellbound.ca.
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    • Khemmis – Desolation

      Khemmis – Desolation

      It’s not uncommon for a more traditional doom band to take a turn toward power metal—Argus first made strides in this direction with Boldly...The post Khemmis – Desolation appeared first on Hellbound.ca.
      - 17 days ago 8 Jun 18, 12:00pm -