…ense? Sjunnesson: Well, it was pointed at their new address sonicsyndicate.net for the longest time, but just recently there’s been some unnecessary friction regarding me using some titles and lyrical references in The Unguided from my old work in Sonic Syndicate (obviously I’m only using references from the titles and lyrics I’ve done 100% myself, which is the three first albums of Sonic Syndicate). This level of childish behavior is unacceptable…
…andful of dates intended to pummel devotees with a night of moshing and frenetic thrash-punk-metal. Joining SLAYER as special guests for these shows are SUICIDAL TENDENCIES and EXODUS, marking the first time SLAYER and SUICIDAL have toured together since the 1990 European “Clash Of The Titans” tour. Gary Holt, who continues to fill in for SLAYER’s fallen guitarist Jeff Hanneman, will do double-duty as guitarist in his primary band, EXODUS. Tickets…
…s presence, and they won’t let him write for this album, so I think it’s a net negative in their eyes — though I think it’s 100% positive. But Hanneman didn’t want to do the rehab, and he didn’t do key things that would have helped him get healthy. I mean, in 2010, he did not look healthy. And in his final appearance in 2011, he looked pretty beat up. I’d be curious to see what he looked like at the end. Me, I wish Holt were more entrenched. I wis…
…he show starting at 9:00 p.m. The event will be streamed live via GearGods.net for those around the world who are unable to attend. “Metal Masters 5” is bringing back some of the best performers from the previous clinics while adding some new faces as well as some unannounced surprises. As always, fans can expect unforgettable performances, instructional lessons and once-in-a-lifetime musical partnerships. Musicians scheduled to perform: * Kerry K…
…d upon this if it weren’t for this fascinating site: http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Helcarax%C3%AB.) As for Irish pagan black metallers Eternal Helcaraxe, their Against All Odds debut was originally released in April of 2012 via Abyss Records, but is repurposed, or re-promoted for the tail-end of 2013. Nothing like the second time around. Generally, the utterance of “Irish” and “pagan” entails the likes of Primordial and their Darkest Era heel-nip…
…nts, and even a shout-along chorus via “Equilibrium in Extremis.” The wide net Malevolence casts on Antithetical might not do much for giving the band a proper classification (something a lot of us nitpicky journo’s feel the need to do), yet there’s a commendable rattle and roll to the album’s seven cuts. It might have to do with their relative geographical isolation, or, that after nearly 20 years, the need to be an “anything goes” band sounds mo…
…joined the ranks of the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Motörhead, and Slayer in a bottled liquid category and is proud to present two very special rock ‘n’ roll drinks: DORO Hero Cava Brut Reserva Champagne and Herzblut [Lifeblood] Vino Tinto Red Wine. “It was my wish for my 30-year stage anniversary – which I will be celebrating on May 2nd & 3rd, 2014 in my hometown of Düsseldorf [Germany] – to present unique drinks to the fans that represent my own tas…
…wimming pool mix of beer, water, and vomit made for sticky walking. So the net result is not only guffed-up shoes, but a near-damaged sound console, the result of some idiot tossing a beer from the main balcony which landed on the soundboard midway through Gojira’s set. It dawned on DR right after it happened: This is a Slayer crowd, where anything goes, including a wobbly fella trying to give this scribe a plethora of high-fives during “Necrophil…
…HATE ETERNAL to further his education and post-music career. Comments Simonetto in a statement: “Being a part of HATE ETERNAL has been one of the greatest experiences of my life and parting ways is, by far, the most difficult thing I’ve ever had to do. “Erik [Rutan, vocals/guitar] and JJ [Hrubovcak, bass/backing vocals] are older brothers to me and have always looked out for my best interests. Knowing I won’t be touring and jamming with those guy…
…guys- Bay Area power metal reigns supreme! www.viciousrumors.com www.facebook.com/pages/Seven-Witches-Official/185545834901482 www.powertheory.net www.facebook.com/RavageTheEarth www.facebook.com/seaxmetal…
…mportantly – good. I mean, being weird for weirdness’ sake doesn’t usually net anything of lasting value above novelty status (nor repeat listens). Now, the Norwegian band Vulture Industries aren’t that weird or anything as they are a traditional rock band, structurally speaking. Where to peg them in the metal world is a little bit of a challenge, however, so I suppose “Avant-garde metal” would be the best shelf on which to file this album. Vultur…
…American Way (SACRED REICH cover; digipak bonus track) Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/kataklysm-waiting-for-the-end-to-come-track-listing-revealed/#ftK4h8Gd6ZBL0PoF.99 KATAKLYSM recently posted the cover artwork for the deluxe edition for Waiting For the End to Come. The artwork can be viewed below. “This other version of the new art made by Eliran Kantor represents a more iconic and epic approach,” commented vocalist Maurizio Iacon…
…U.S. tour, go on sale beginning this Friday, September 6. Log onto Slayer.net for complete on-sale dates and ticketing information. While still recovering from the devastating loss of Hanneman, Araya and King have begun to work on new material and hope to spend some time in the studio prior to this tour. With more dates to be announced, confirmed dates for SLAYER’s 2013 Fall North American tour are as follows: October Oct. 22 – Sullivan Sports Ar…
…rom In Flames, but that fell through. He agreed to do one gig with us, but bottled out, so that was for the best. I talked to Gary Holt and he was saying he’d do it, but then he got the Slayer gig. Again, that worked out the best. It’s nice on paper, but I think we have the best situation with Ben. He’s a fantastic player, he’s English, and there’s no bullshit. There’s no one in the band with any real egos, with the exception of me…and Bill. The n…
…0. Thy Legions Come (live 1998) (04:14) 11. Vobiscum Satanas (live 1998) (05:00) 12. Ineffable King Of Darkness (live 1998) (03:28) Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/dark-funeral-reissues-detailed/#gD60LJbM1XI7KvAv.99…
…go on sale to the public Friday, August 9 at 10 a.m. local time. Log on to www.slayer.net for more ticketing info. This will be the first time that SLAYER — bassist/vocalist Tom Araya, guitarist Kerry King, drummer Paul Bostaph, and guitarist Gary Holt, who continues to fill in for the late founding member Jeff Hanneman — will play a concert in New York since the Big Four concert at Yankee Stadium on September 14, 2011, and the band’s first Hollyw…
…fter only six songs due to frontman Lemmy Kilmister’s health, Blabbermouth.net is reporting. According to people attending the concert, MOTÖRHEAD spent less than half an hour on stage — 45 minutes less than scheduled — including drawn-out pauses between tracks and an unusually early solo spot, presumably to allow Lemmy enough time to gather his strength to perform. After MOTÖRHEAD left the stage, Wacken Open Air co-founder Thomas Jensen announced…
…ocalist Spencer Le Von checks in with Dead Rhetoric.com, sharing tales of “pill-sick” strangers in Richmond, VA and making friends in Wilmington, NC…. The party in Richmond came to a slow end at around 5:30 in the morning, but once it started dying down strange people began showing up. One gentleman notably came in covered in sweat, visibly annihilated on drugs with a towel around his neck and a ketchup squeeze bottle full of booze. It seemed like…
…to contribute your video, please send us an email to: video@circle2circle.net. We make no promises what you send us will be used, but it just might make it into our latest video release!” Seasons Will Fall is CIIC’s sixth and strongest album to date from both a musical and production standpoint, according to a press release. It blends Zak Stevens’ history and unique “Savatage style” with the fresh sounds he developed with CIIC. A powerful fusion…
…edish thrashers THE HAUNTED have posted a teaser image of their new lineup online. Blabbermouth.net reports that while there has been no official confirmation, the lineup may include return of drummer Adrian Erlandsson (also of AT THE GATES and PARADISE LOST) and singer Marco Aro (also of THE RESISTANCE). They are joined by original THE HAUNTED members Patrik Jensen (guitar) and Jonas Björler (bass) alongside the band’s newest addition, guitarist…
…ar.net, 7″ picture disc limited to 500 copies only available from Wolfwear.net and CMdistro.com and as a digital download. “All That May Bleed” will be made available to the masses on the following dates: Germany/Austria/Switzerland/Finland/Norway and worldwide through CMdistro.com and Wolfwear.net on June 21, UK/Benelux/France on June 24, US/Spain on June 25 and WATAIN’s native country of Sweden on June 26. All That May Bleed physical release d…
…ar.net, 7″ picture disc limited to 500 copies only available from Wolfwear.net and CMdistro.com and as a digital download. “All That May Bleed” will be made available to the masses on the following dates: Germany/Austria/Switzerland/Finland/Norway and worldwide through CMdistro.com and Wolfwear.net on June 21, UK/Benelux/France on June 24, US/Spain on June 25 and WATAIN’s native country of Sweden on June 26. All That May Bleed physical release d…
…weight of doom with the misanthropic bile of black metal” by BLABBERMOUTH.NET and called “the best worst thing that has ever happened to you” in an 8/10 review from Metal Hammer, Scorn finds PRIMITIVE MAN celebrating a slow-roasted apocalypse through seven suffocating hymns of hatred, disease and sonic deviance. Comments the band on the signing: “We are excited to have the support of a label as legendary as Relapse. We cannot wait to spread our m…
…ar.net, 7″ picture disc limited to 500 copies only available from Wolfwear.net and CMdistro.com and as a digital download. “All That May Bleed” will be made available to the masses on the following dates: Germany/Austria/Switzerland/Finland/Norway and worldwide through CMdistro.com and Wolfwear.net on June 21, UK/Benelux/France on June 24, US/Spain on June 25 and WATAIN’s native country of Sweden on June 26. The digital release of the track will b…
…alongside Illnath. In her spare time she is a photographer for Rockfreaks.net. Her main inspiration lies in the black and thrash-metal scene. Bands like ABSU and SKELETONWITCH are a big influence on Marika’s vocal. We have decided that Marika was to re-record ‘Ravenous Crows’ (now just ‘Crows’), because this would show the full potential of her voice. You can listen to the result below this post. We are extremely proud to welcome Marika to the ba…
…ar.net, 7″ picture disc limited to 500 copies only available from Wolfwear.net and CMdistro.com and as a digital download. ‘All That May Bleed’ will be made available to the masses on the following dates: Germany/Austria/Switzerland/Finland/Norway and worldwide through CMdistro.com and Wolfwear.net on June 21, UK/Benelux/France on June 24, US/Spain on June 25 and WATAIN’s native country of Sweden on June 26. The digital release of the track will b…
The current net progressive metal has cast couldn’t be bigger. Where once many said the style had distinct limitations, there doesn’t appear to be much, especially when the likes of Devin Townsend, Periphery, and Between the Buried and Me are all bona fide names across the metal spectrum. The doors are open, so it’s cool to see someone like The Omega Experiment waltz right in with their own take on dreamy prog metal. Their self-titled debut bumps…