On November 14th, The Congregation Gallery will be hosting the second annual METAL Art Show, curated by Cam Rackman. Over 50 original paintings and sculptures by Vincent Castiglia, Max Cavalera, Johny Chow, Chris Peters, Nikko Hurtado, Christopher Conte, Cam Rackam, Cam De Leon, Axis, Zac Shavrick, Krystopher Sapp, Vince Locke, Joachim Luetke, and many [...]
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DOOMRIDERS‘ impressive debut, Black Thunder, was an exciting, gritty don’t-give-a-fuck metal record with MAIDEN dual-guitar harmonies, a sometimes-DANZIG croon, and death ‘n roll edge of late 90’s era ENTOMBED. Their anticipated follow-up, Darkness Come Alive, deliver a lot of those same influences, albeit in a more refined manner. Where Black Thunder had a [...]
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Candlelight Records today confirms February 9, 2010 as the American release date for Mechanize, the seventh studio album from FEAR FACTORY. Mechanize features the highly reported reconciliation of vocalist Burton C. Bell with original guitarist Dino Cazares along with bassist Byron Stroud and drummer Gene Hoglan. The anticipated album also welcomes back keyboardist/producer Rhys Fulber [...]
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A track from IHSAHN’s forthcoming album, After, has been premiered by Guitar World Magazine. The song, “Frozen Lakes on Mars,” is the fourth song from the former EMPEROR vocalist/guitarist’s new album, which is scheduled for a January 26th American release.Go here to listen to the song: http://www.guitarworld.com/ihsahn_frozen_lakes_on_marsSend to Facebook
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ARSIS, Virginia’s melodic/technical death metal band, has revealed the artwork by Mark Riddick for their Starve for the Devil album, set to be released in North America on February 9th, 2010. The album was recorded with producer Zeuss (MUNICIPAL WASTE, AGNOSTIC FRONT, HATEBREED) at Planet Z Studios in Massachusetts.Here’s the track listing:01. “Forced To [...]
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Doom metal supergroup, SHRINEBUILDER, will be making their U.S. debut at The Viper Room on Wednesday, November 11, 2009.Consisting of Scott “Wino” Weinrich (ST. VITUS, THE HIDDEN HAND), Scott Kelly (NEUROSIS), Al Cisneros (OM, SLEEP), and Dave Crover (MELVINS), the Neurot Recordings band formed earlier this year and recorded their self-titled debut album in just [...]
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Despite numerous reports of his death, D.O.A.'s Joe Keithley has dispelled rumors that famed drummer Chuck Biscuits (ex-D.O.A., BLACK FLAG, MISFITS, DANZIG) has recently passed away. "He's well and alive, so that's good news," said Keithley. According to the Canadian Press, the reports seem to have originated from a single blog post written by New York freelance [...]
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Former EMPEROR vocalist/guitarist IHSAHN will be releasing his new album, After, on January 26th (North America) through Candlelight Records. The follow-up to angL was recorded during the first half of 2009 at his own Symphonique Studio with some additional work at Toproom Studio. The new album completes the musician's planned trilogy of initial [...]
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British doom rockers CATHEDRAL will commence recording their ninth full-length album, The Guessing Game, in November. The recording will take place at Chapel Studios in Lincolnshire, U.K. with producer Warren Riker (DOWN, CROWBAR). Some song titles include:“Journeys Into Jade”“The Casket Chasers”“Funeral of Dreams”“Death of an Anarchist”“La Noche del Buque Maldito”“Open Min
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Los Angeles’ ABYSMAL DAWN have posted a demo of a new song on their MySpace page. The band, who are busy looking for a new drummer while working on the follow-up to 2008’s Programmed to Consume, commented on their decision to preview new material so early:“We’re really excited about this new track along with [...]
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Heidi Tveitan (Ihriel) is busy working on a new STAROFASH album, currently carrying the title Lakhesis. The album is planned for a release early next year. Tveitan posted a short update describing the new material:“I am approximately half way there in the song-writing process, and quite happy with the direction it is taking. Musically this [...]
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VALIENT THORR’s new music video for “Tomorrow Police,” from their latest album Immortalizer (on Volcom Entertainment) has been posted for viewing. The North Carolinians premiered the video at their recent show at The Viper Room in West Hollywood, CA, and now you can watch it right here!Send to Facebook
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On their seventh full-length album, Norwegian veterans SATYRICON continue the path of “Black n’ Roll” they started ten years ago on their Rebel Extravaganza album. The lackluster “Commando” kicks off the proceedings with some promising speed and force before settling into a plodding, sluggish groove that goes nowhere fast. However, the band recovers with the [...]
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Esteemed death metal stalwarts, IMMOLATION, have entered Milbrook Sound Studios in New York with longtime producer Paul Orofino to begin recording their Nuclear Blast debut and eighth album over all. The band posted the following update on the new album and recording:“Today we have begun the recording process for our 8th full length release. [...]
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VALIENT THORR and EARLY MAN lit up The Viper Room this Saturday with a guitar-fueled, gritty rock/metal showcase.VALIENT THORR, touring in support of their new album, Immortalizer, delivered a rocking performance that stirred the tiny Viper Room into a mosh pit frenzy. Before the band took the stage, they premiered a visually creative music [...]
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Italian melodic-death metallers DISHARMONIA MUNDI have finally completed their new record entitled The Isolation Game. The album has been recorded, produced, mixed and mastered at The Metal House Studio by Ettore Rigotti and contains 13 tracks. It also features guest appearances by Björn "Speed" Strid (SOILWORK) on vocals, and guitarist Olof Morck (NIGHTRAGE) on [...]
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Following three very special U.S. appearances this summer in Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York (effectively breaking their streak of visa issues), Swedish black metal monsters MARDUK will return for a full headlining North American tour this November. The band will be joined by NACHTMYSTIUM, MANTIC RITUAL, MERRIMACK and BLACK ANVIL (on select dates). Here is [...]
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MUNICIPAL WASTE have announced that THE ACCÜSED will not be taking part in the Waste the World Tour 2009 as their singer Brad Mowen has to have emergency surgery. Minneapolis’ OFF WITH THEIR HEADS will be stepping in on the tour on November 18th through December 2nd and will be providing direct support for MUNICIPAL [...]
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Wacek “Vogg” Kieltyka, guitarist and founding member of the Polish death metal band DECAPITATED, has announced plans to reform the band following the tragic road accident that occurred in October 2007. Here’s his official announcement:“It’s time to come back! After a two-year break, DECAPITATED is coming back with new members. The official [...]
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If you needed any indication as to what Endgame would sound like, you only need to look to MEGADETH’s last album, United Abominations. The band open the album with power and style with the instrumental, “Dialectic Chaos,” which sounds heavily inspired from MAIDEN’s Powerslave. The song is quickly followed by Endgame’s most intense [...]
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