…you may even be close to, but who are stuck in their own self-pity and woe-is-me, kind of victim status. That kind of energy can spread like a virus. Most of us as humans have been on both the giving and receiving end of that kind of attitude, but the older I get, the more I try to focus on not allowing that type of vibe to enter my mindset. Musically, it’s pretty trademark LAMB OF GOD riffing. It’s got that ’12 over 4′ [time signature] groove th…
…, they are a lot of fun to play live. We’ve been touring off Hate now for 2.5-3 years now so it’s good to get fresh material in there. It’s re-invigorated everyone. We are all excited to try to up our game and play the best that we can and add new elements to the live stage show. So we’ll definitely play those two tracks and maybe we might try to toss in “Absolute Genocide” and “Coffin Dragger,” which is in my opinion, the circle pit anthem of the…
…krev manage to keep their Swiss heads above water without entering totally generic fields. This album may just sit for a little while without anything to hang on to, which is why at times, it feels somewhat underwhelming. That’s sort of the composite notion of having to grapple with so many like-minded stoner/doom albums over the years. But Silk Spiders Underwater is right in line with the sub-genre ethos that was blazed by Neurosis, and even befo…
…udkh material that’s worth its salt. For now, all’s well in the Drudkh camp, Ukraine’s political crisis notwithstanding, of course. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GmMoRd4O1M Drudkh at Bandcamp…
…anö (Unisound Studio) and features cover artwork by Gustavo Sazes (Abstrata.net). The band stated: “Our tenth (!) studio album sounds more focused and determined than ever before. We couldn’t be more pleased with the results we achieved. We can’t wait share the new music with all of you!” All formats of Intermination include a cover of REPULSION’s “Radiation Sickness”, while the digital edition and the limited-edition gatefold vinyl (dark green an…
…anö (Unisound Studio) and features cover artwork by Gustavo Sazes (Abstrata.net). The band stated: “Our tenth (!) studio album sounds more focused and determined than ever before. We couldn’t be more pleased with the results we achieved. We can’t wait share the new music with all of you!” All formats of Intermination include a cover of REPULSION’s “Radiation Sickness”, while the digital edition and the limited-edition gatefold vinyl (dark green an…
…lia’s Lucifer’s Fall are pretty much on the nose when it comes to tried-and-tried-blue doom. As in, this is about as bare-bone as you can get, with an analog production, absence of studio trickery, and raw, if not ugly somewhat sung vocals. It’s primitive doom ala St. Vitus, early Sabbath (who else), and Gates of Slumber, although Lucifer’s Fall may not be as heavy as the latter. Point being, the band’s self-titled effort is open season for doom p…
…be recommended. Take a listen to “Possessed by a Craft of Witchery” and see what you think. Carach Angren official website https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWbBSFVuJAU…
…rd, Orchid, Scorpion Child, Witchcraft, et al), which gives the ‘ole noggin-a-scratchin’ that Philadelphia’s similarly-styled Ruby the Hatchet didn’t also end up on the NB roster. A&R is a strange beast anyway. But never the matter, for this female-fronted quintet plays, as expected, a right-up-the-alley brand of vintage rock that is either take it or leave it on Valley of the Snake. From a production standpoint, one just close their eyes and line…
…host, and lifelong horror enthusiast, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett (a.k.a. Kirk Von Hammett), knows not the meaning of mediocrity. For the second installment of his annual Fear FestEvil horror convention, he’s dug deeper into his crypt for the makings of another spectacular three-day event. Part One: A Murder Mystery Dinner/VIP Party to be held at the legendary Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California on Friday, April 10. It’ll be a cl…
…th psychedelic pills!” About the new songs, he adds: “We tried to keep things simple and spontaneous during the recordings, something I hope people will be able to hear. Also I think that Jennie-Ann Smith has reached new levels with the way she sings on both of the new songs!”…
…t is a single, 40-plus-minute monolith divided into 11 parts” (blabbermouth.net). Now, all bands pretty much have to believe and to state that their current work is their best to date, obviously. Yet it is left to the fans to make that ultimate judgment, and when While Heaven Wept, special band that they are, make such a statement, it comes with a high level of anticipation. Beginning this latest epic is “Introspectus”, an instrumental, dream-like…
…ings simple and spontaneous during the recordings, something I hope people will be able to hear. Also, I think that Jennie-Ann Smith has reached new levels with the way she sings on both of the new songs!” All I Want EP track listing: 10-inch single: Side A (45 RPM) 1. All I Want 2. Deep Well Side B (33 RPM) 1. Pandora’s Egg (live) 2. Tides Of Telepathy (live) 3. Bird Of Prey (live) The three live songs were recorded at the 2014 edition of renowne…
…eo shoots and nonsense. Plus now we have a video with hookers, handfuls of pills and dead rats in it.” There are only a few weeks left until Terror hit the road again to headline the Impericon Never Say Die! Tour 2014, along with Comeback Kid, Stick To Your Guns, Obey The Brave, More Than A Thousand, No Bragging Rights and Capsize (see below for the exact dates). Never Say Die! Tour 2014: October 31 – Wiesbaden, Germany – Schlachthof November 1 –…
…ings simple and spontaneous during the recordings, something I hope people will be able to hear. Also, I think that Jennie-Ann Smith has reached new levels with the way she sings on both of the new songs!” All I Want EP track listing: 10-inch single: Side A (45 RPM) 1. All I Want 2. Deep Well Side B (33 RPM) 1. Pandora’s Egg (live) 2. Tides Of Telepathy (live) 3. Bird Of Prey (live) The three live songs were recorded at the 2014 edition of renowne…
…ings simple and spontaneous during the recordings, something I hope people will be able to hear. Also, I think that Jennie-Ann Smith has reached new levels with the way she sings on both of the new songs!” All I Want EP track listing: 10-inch single: Side A (45 RPM) 1. All I Want 2. Deep Well Side B (33 RPM) 1. Pandora’s Egg (live) 2. Tides Of Telepathy (live) 3. Bird Of Prey (live) The three live songs were recorded at the 2014 edition of renowne…
…ake the band largely predictable, practically unmoving, and unfortunately, a non-player way across the pond. But remarkably, the band has their own “best-of,” 2012’s not-so-creatively titled The Best-Of Illdisposed 2004 – 2012. How did that come about? Illdisposed official website…
…s of instant surprise, nearly recalling Fear Factory at their most inspired. Neat. Beyond that, though, the album isn’t able to keep up with the title track, a large part of this having to do with the unconvincing nature of Francesco Corigliano’s vocals, who positions himself as a less emotive, more robotic Andre Matos (Angra) and Daniel Gildenlow (Pain of Salvation). Alas, the linear, non-memorable approach found on cuts such as “Paralysis,” “Ash…
…o the public this Friday, June 27 at 10:00AM (local time) – log onto Slayer.net for all ticket purchasing details. Said Slayer’s Tom Araya, “We are way fucking excited about hitting the road again with Suicidal and Exodus. Fucking intense. See you in the fall.” Added Mike Muir, Suicidal Tendencies’ vocalist, “Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies and Exodus, for only six shows? They were a blast, but everyone knew that wouldn’t be enough. Now’s your chance…
…” are deliberate, jagged pills of sludge, just without the distortion maxed-out. Whereas most bands of this ilk tend to find a way to be dainty and (somewhat) pretty by the use of space and gentle guitar strumming, Herod wants nothing to do with such measures. So in essence, They Were None basks in the nuclear glow of riffs that are stripped of melody, vocals soaked in acid, and a run-time that may be a test of endurance for some, but should help…
…nd “Sex For Free.” (There’s that shtick again.) The flush death/thrash back-and-forth pushed out during “Through the Eyes of the Machete” is of quality, where a nice little barrage of blast-beats keeps things a-moving. Elsewhere, lead single (and video choice) “Cock ‘n Bulls” gets immersed in syncopated, stop-start land, along with some subtle grooves and guitar licks that unfortunately, aren’t more in supply. However, the idea well starts to run…
…ut more of Dusty’s amazing artwork, you can find it at http://dustypeterson.net. Dead Rhetoric: Oathbreaker is a concept album, is there anything you can share about the concept without giving too much away? Hoth: Some people just based on the description of the album, the track titles, and the album name have already made some pretty good guesses, so we really don’t want to give away too much more. I think people should be able to figure it out,…
…it before it was made public. “Implode” can now be downloaded at www.slayer.net. Later this year, the two-time Grammy-winning SLAYER will begin recording a new album, tentatively set for an early 2015 release date. The album will make SLAYER history as it will be released on Nuclear Blast Records through the band’s own label imprint, closing out a 28-year relationship with Rick Rubin and American Recordings. No name for the imprint has been decide…
…m like an eccentric Tim Burton-themed after-hours club house band on happy pills. The amalgamation of these ridiculously entertaining visuals with their unforgettable music have solidified Stolen Babies’ place in the world of aggressive rock – landing them on tours with internationally recognized groups such as STONE SOUR, LACUNA COIL, and SEVENDUST, as well as equally unconventional yet acclaimed artists like DEVIN TOWNSEND and OTEP. While the ba…
…ary Edition will be available on March 25 for a suggested list price of $18.98. A digital version will also be available. Following the breakthrough success of 1992′s Vulgar Display Of Power — which has since been certified double platinum — singer Philip Anselmo, guitarist Darrell “Dimebag” Abbott, bassist Rex Brown and drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott returned in March 1994 with Far Beyond Driven. Following its No. 1 debut, Far Beyond Driven remained…
…h Angel are doing at the present time. But Gibson’s approach – like a ready-to-pounce Jack Russell (Great White) or Dean Davidson (Britny Fox; holy crap are we digging into the hair metal bin!) is rife with ill-fitting vocal lines, like the silly rambling about his “black Mercedes” on the aforementioned “Hair Trigger,” or the kitsch-y “Writing on the Wall.” Dude-man Gibson would hold serve easily in a band with a far different setup, thus spoiling…
