Friday, February 28, 2014

NERVOSA - Victim Of Yourself

“An album for the masses by a band from the masses, Victim Of Yourself relights the touch paper under the thrash metal rocket.”



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Stream The New Album From POLAR, 'Shadowed By Vultures', In Full

Guildford, UK-based metallic hardcore act Polar will release their new album Shadowed By Vultures in North America on April 15th.
It is already available to purchase in the rest of the world via In At The Deep End.

Pre-orders for North American fans can be made for CD or LP (follow the links),...


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THE CADILLAC THREE Announce Co-Headline London Show With THE GRAVELTONES

The Cadillac Three have confirmed a co-headline London show with heavy blues rock ‘n’ rollers, the Graveltones, with Welsh rockers Buffalo Summer opening the bill.
The Nashville trio recently released their debut album ‘Tennessee Mojo’ via Spinefarm Records and notably performed to a sold out Cam...


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Rising UK Tech Stars NEXILVA Post New Music Video For 'The Misdirection Of God'

The UK’s Nexilva have released a new track from their forthcoming album Eschatologies.
The album is due out on April 7th. Check out the new track right here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JP3HM38-SY
Merging black metal with death and tech metal, Nexilva’s music showcases the young...


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CRADLE OF FILTH To Release 'Total Fucking Darkness' Demo On Vinyl In The Spring

As spring is very nearly here (though it might not feel like it in most of the UK), most of you are probably looking forward to some blue skies for once.
But some might prefer Total Fucking Darkness, the third demo from extreme metal pioneers Cradle Of Filth, which will be released on double LP...


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DIABOLICAL Confirmed For Bloodstock 2014

Swedish death metallers Diabolical have been confirmed for Bloodstock Festival 2014.
They will also kick off their UK tour this evening, starting out in London’s Black Heart.

The band are currently touring in support of their latest album Neogenesis, alongside Svart Crown and Ascaris....


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Corey Taylor Confirms SLIPKNOT Working On New Album In March

Slipknot will begin “major” work on their new album in March, with frontman Corey Taylor confirming in a Kerrang interview that the band have 17 tracks to take into the studio.
The US metal band are to start work on their next record following the recent departure of drummer Joey...


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FOSSILS Stream 'Flesh Hammer' In Full - Prepare To Be Crushed

Instrumental noise duo Fossils are streaming their new album Flesh Hammer in full.
Handling just drums and bass together, Fossils stand as one of the most intense rhythm sections you’re ever likely to hear.

You can head over to No Clean Singing to stream the record, and make an order...


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Stream NEAR DEATH CONDITION'S New Track 'Evolving Towards Extinction'

Near Death Condition have made public the title track from their forthcoming album Evolving Towards Extinction.
The album will be released next month via Unique Leader Records.

Hear the new track here. But prepare yourself beforehand, and have a cold compress ready to put on your neck...


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EXMORTUS Reveal New Video For 'Foe Hammer', Taken From 'Slave To The Sword'

Los Angeles’ Exmortus have unveiled their new video for Foe Hammer, directed by Ron Thunderwood (9 Electric).
The track is taken from their Prosthetic Records début Slave To The Sword.

The band is currently nearing the end of a support run with melodeath legends Dark Tranquillity, and ...


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Thursday, February 27, 2014

STONEBURNER Issue New Trailer For Forthcoming Full-Length, 'Life Drawing'

Portland sludgers Stoneburner have revealed the first trailer for their full-length release Life Drawing.
Life Drawing will be available in North America via Neurot Recordings on April 15, 2014, and April 14th in the UK and EU.

The video was created by Kenneth Thomas, director of Blood, Sweat...


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Throwback Thursday: EMPEROR - In The Nightside Eclipse

It’s been 20 years now since the release of Emperor’s In The Nightside Eclipse, widely regarded as a landmark black metal album.
It was first released on February 21st 1994 and even its title drips with the loathsome darkness to be found inside.


Norway’s finest carve a fine...


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CRAWLING CHAOS - Repellent Gastronomy

“There are certain bands in metal who go so against the grain that it is virtually impossible to pigeon hole them. Crawling Chaos are definitely one of those bands.”



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'The Life And Times Of Scrooge' Video Interview With Tuomas Holopainen

Nightwish keyboardist and songwriter Tuomas Holopainen spent most of last year writing and producing his solo album The Life And Times Of Scrooge.
The album is based on the Don Rosa-illustrated book The Life And Times Of Scrooge McDuck and will be released on April 14th via Nuclear Blast.

A new...


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CONAN Stream New Album 'Blood Eagle' In Full

Conan are streaming their new album Blood Eagle in full.
We reviewed the record this week – see what we thought here.

Hear the whole album over at Terrorizer Magazine. The stream will be available for seven days from today.
Conan have also been confirmed for Temples Festival 2014, which...


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Sludge Rockers DEATH APE DISCO Release New Music Video

Brighton’s sludge rockers Death Ape Disco have just released their new single 10,000 Years alongside an accompanying music video.
The group’s début record Supervolcano was released late last year.

The video was directed by Andrew Marshall (Skunk Anansie, Placebo). Check it out her...


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Self-Titled Début From INCURA Released This Week

Canadian theatrical hard rockers Incura released their self-titled début on February 24th through InsideOutMusic.
You can listen to a track from the album further down the page.


Vocalist Kyle comments “I’m beyond thrilled to have our album being released in Europe in February on Insi...


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Watch The New DEVILDRIVER Lyric Video For 'Sail'

DEVILDRIVER have revealed a new lyric video for their cover of the AWOL NATION track “Sail” from their new album ‘Winter Kills’.
DEVILDRIVER are returning to Europe in Spring 2014 for a headline tour supported by SYLOSIS and BLEED FROM WITHIN. The tour will kick off on March 27th in Cologne...


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Stream The Incredible ARCHITECTS Album ‘Lost Forever, Lost Together’ In Full

ARCHITECTS new album ‘LOST FOREVER, LOST TOGETHER’ is streaming in full right now.
The album is set to drop on March 10th via Epitaph
Pre-order the album by visiting: http://uk.kingsroadmerch.com/architects
Listen to the incredible upcoming offering right here and check out their...


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DOWN To Release 'Down IV - Part Two' EP In May 2014

New Orleans sludge masters Down will release their new EP Down IV – Part Two on May 12th through Roadrunner Records.
The EP was tracked at Nodferatu’s Lair (Philp H. Anselmo’s home studio) and was produced by Michael Thompson, Anselmo and Down.

In support of this new release,...


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WHITECHAPEL Announce Brand New Album 'Our Endless War'

Whitechapel have announced that they will release their fifth full-length in April 2014.
Entitled Our Endless War, it promises to be an uncompromisingly brutal record with streamlined songwriting and a powerful atmosphere.

It will be released in the UK via Metal Blade Records. The album art can...


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UNTIL DAWN Post Guitar Lesson For 'This Fallen Fortress'

For all the guitarists out there – Until Dawn have posted a YouTube video lesson from guitarists Deke Worrell and Steve White playing through the track This Fallen Fortress.
The song is taken from their latest album Horizon, released in August...


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THE BASTARD SONS Get In Touch With Their Feminine Side For New Music Video

York’s hard rocking quintet The Bastard Sons have revealed the new video for O’ Brothel Where Art Thou.
The track is taken from their Roads EP (due out on the 10th March via Kaiju Records) and features the band showing off their new wardrobe…

The EP will come out after The...


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DAVE DAVIES Of THE KINKS To Perform Live In The UK For The First Time In 13 Years

Dave Davies of The Kinks will return to London to perform his first UK concert for 13 years at the Barbican Hall on Friday 11th April. 
This concert will see him celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the revolutionary guitar sound which launched The Kinks’ career of international fame. ...


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BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL Adds Six More To 2014 Sophie Stage Line-Up

BLOODSTOCK has announced six more bands for the Sophie Lancaster Big Top stage.
PHIL CAMPBELL ALL STARR BAND, INCINERY, DIABOLICAL, WINTERFYLLETH, CAMBION and ZEROZONIC will all be helping you bang your heads at Catton Hall this year.
The PHIL CAMPBELL ALL STARR BAND has been added to...


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CARNIFEX Stream 'Die Without Hope' In Full

San Diego death metal outfit Carnifex are streaming their new album Die Without Hope over on YouTube.
Hear their latest monstrosity right here:

Die Without Hope was recorded at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida and produced by Mark Lewis (Arsis, The Black Dahlia Murder, Whitechapel, ...


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CALLISTO Sign With Svart Records To Release New Album Later This Year

Finland’s Callisto have signed up with local label Svart Records.
Their next album is due in November this year. It will be their fourth full-length record.

Callisto are probably best known for their 2006 album Noir. The band comment:
“Callisto and Svart Records have agreed on a...


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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

VICTORIAN WHORE DOGS - Hobo Chic

“Brought together in the darkest pits of England, Guildford, Victorian Whore Dogs present to us their second release: Hobo Chic.”



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HELL HATH NO FURY Moves To Nottingham - THE HEALTHY JUNKIES To Headline

Following the closure of Nambucca in London, the Hell Hath No Fury (female-fronted punk and grunge) half-day fest has relocated to The Old Angel in Nottingham.
The event will still take place on Sunday April 13th.

With such short notice to relocate and a determination not to call the whole...


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Live Review: IRON KNIGHTS / DISARM GOLIATH / DETHONATOR – The Unicorn, London, 21-2-14

There is always something satisfying about finishing work on a Friday evening and heading up to The Unicorn in Camden. The latest incarnation of the Iron Knights heads a bill that once again, showcases some energetic new talent.
Dethonator get the mood underway. With NWOBHM melody mixed with...


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AMEN, PARADISE LOST and FINNTROLL head up latest Alt-Fest announcement

Punk metallers Amen are to return to the UK in a festival exclusive appearance at this years inaugural Alt-Fest.
Fronted by the formidable Grammy award–winning Casey Chaos, Amen’s wild live shows through the late ’90s and ’00s gained them a huge UK following.

The band picked up fur...


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DEAD BY APRIL Release 'As A Butterfly' Single And One Off London Show

Swedish melodic metal outfit, Dead By April, have released single ‘As A Butterfly’.
The single is the second to be taken from their current studio album entitled, ‘Let The World Know’, which is available now via Spinefarm Records.

Watch the video for ‘As A Butterfly’ here:

The band will also pl...


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RAGE To Release 30th Anniversary 'The Soundchaser Archives' CD/DVD

German Heavy Metal masters RAGE are about to celebrate their 30th band anniversary with the release of a unique collection of songs from their back catalogue.
‘The Soundchaser Archives’ will contain 30 tracks put on two CDs, covering a variety of previously unreleased material or...


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FURYON To Tour This Summer With MORDRED

British Rockers Furyon have announced they’ll be touring the UK and Europe with Funk/Metal/Thrash legends Mordred. 
They band are currently holed up in the USA with US producer RICK BEATO (SHINEDOWN, FOZZY) and his team putting the final touches to album number two.

Singer Matt Mitchell s...


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TIM LAMBESIS Admits Hiring Hitman And Pleads Guilty

As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis has pleaded guilty to the charge of hiring a hitman.
The Christian vocalist, 33, faces nine years in prison as part of a plea deal for soliciting murder, according to prosecutors.

He was arrested in May last year after an undercover sheriff’s deputy...


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More Acts Added To Download Festival Including Monuments And Bring Me The Horizon

Twenty four new acts have been announced for Download Festival.
Added to this years bill are Bring Me The Horizon, Within Temptation, Twisted Sister, Behemoth, Sepultura, Skillet, Fozzy, We Came As Romans, Zebrahead, Winger, Reignwolf, Radkey, Dan Reed Network, Twenty One Pilots, The Howling, ...


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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

BLITZKRIEG BABY - Kids World EP

“Electronic industrialists Blitzkrieg Baby are back with another dose of mind altering music.”



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Watch The First Of Four Videos From TESSERACT - 'Of Matter (Live At Sphere Studios)'

TesseracT, one of the UK’s brightest hopes in progressive metal has released the first part of their latest album ‘Altered State’ in a breathtaking  live in the studio version.
This follows a tradition the band already started on their debut album ‘One’
The band e...


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GUS G 'I Am The Fire' Single Released As Well As Album Pre-Order And Tour Dates

Guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in the Metal and Rock world for his work in Firewind and also as a member of Ozzy Osbourne’s troupe, has digitally released the first single for his first solo album solo album “I Am The Fire”.
‘I Am The Fire’ is set to be released on March 17th, 201...


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Check Out The New Video From UK Techsters DOOMED FROM DAY ONE

UK based tech-death metallers ‘Doomed From Day One’ have just revealed the video for their new single ‘Dread’.
The single is taken from the band’s  ‘Nine Fingers’ EP out now via Ghost Music.
‘Dread’ is a beast of a track, listen here :

Their latest release ‘Nine Fingers’ is the...


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SONISPHERE FESTIVAL Adds Sixteen More Including The Hype Theory, Electric Wizard, Black Spiders And TesseracT

SONISPHERE has revealed the next wave of bands joining the already superb 2014 line up.
Also, the festival will now feature a total of over 100 bands across the weekend, plenty to get your teeth into. It’s just ramping up the excitement further with the new sixteen.
Bands announced...


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GAMMA RAY Release New Lyric Video For 'Hellbent'

German power metallers GAMMA RAY have released a new lyric video for the track Hellbent.
The new tune comes by way of the band’s new full-length, Empire Of The Undead, set for release this Spring.

Empire Of The Undead was composed throughout 2013 with Eike Freese (Dark Age) at the mixing...


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ANTI MORTEM Reveal New Video Single '100% Pure American Rage'

Oklahoma southern rockers ANTI-MORTEM have just released a new video.
The video for ’100% Pure American Rage’ is the new single from the upcoming debut album New Southern which is set for release on April 28th via Nuclear Blast Entertainment.

The album was produced, recorded, and ...


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Monday, February 24, 2014

Free Music Monday: TERRAFORM

Terraform are currently working on a full-length record.
Prior to its release, the UK fivesome have made four demos from the album public and free to download from Bandcamp.

The band say that any donations made will go towards funding the new album – so if you enjoy these tracks, why not...


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CONAN - Blood Eagle

Conan are one of the most important bands clawing for life in the UK doom scene right now. In the two years since their début album Monnos this band have toured relentlessly, clocking up hundreds of dates across numerous countries. 
This slow growing success has gained this band a buzz among t...


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INME Announce 'The Destinations' EP & UK Tour Dates

InMe are to release a new EP this year in May, titled The Destinations.
They will also head out on a UK tour with support from The Red Paintings and Oxygen Thief.

The Destinations UK Tour (support from The Red Paintings + Oxygen Thief)

Fri 09/05/14 – Southampton, Talking Heads
Sat 10/05/14 – Pl...


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Obscene Extreme Festival Confirm BRUTAL TRUTH And MORGOTH For 2014

The Czech Republic’s Obscene Extreme Festival have revealed two more names for this year’s line up.
Both Brutal Truth and Morgoth will be performing.

Brutal Truth will disband for good as Dan Lilker approaches his 50th birthday, so this is one of a few chances left to catch them...


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HANG THE BASTARD Announce First Shows Of 2014

London sludge rockers Hang The Bastard have just announced their first 2 shows of 2014.
The first will be in support of Crowbar, the second a performance at Camden Rocks Festival.

The dates for the upcoming shows are:

04.03 Garage – London (supporting Crowbar)
31.05 Camden Rocks f...


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Friday, February 21, 2014

NUX VOMICA Sign To Relapse Records And Plan Release Of Debut Album

Relapse Records have signed Portland, Oregon-based sludge/crust brigade, NUX VOMICA, and have announced the label debut,, the first full-length from the band in over five years.
Stream the first single from Nux Vomica entitled Reeling, below. Make sure you do listen, it’s a beautiful ...


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Thrashers ONSLAUGHT Announce Live UK Dates

Onslaught have confirmed further UK dates this Summer for the “VI” tour with Danish band Artillery.
The first show confirmed is a headlining slot on Sunday 4th of May at ‘Kin Hell Fest in Leeds, where the band will perform alongside bands such as Massacre, Lock Up and Napalm...


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ELVENKING Issue Damning Statement About Their Non-Appearance For SKYCLAD UK Tour

Italian rockers Elvenking have explained the reason why they were unable to come over to the UK this week for the proposed tour with ex Skyclad front man Martin Walkyier.
On the band’s Facebook page, the band posted the following damning statement, and the promoter gets it with...


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MetalMouth Exclusive: Stream The Incredible CRAWLING CHAOS Album In Full

I was unable to contain my excitement hearing this incredible death metal debut album from Crawling Chaos for the first time a few days ago.
Now you can also take a listen to Repellent Gastronomy in full. Exclusively on MetalMouth for a whole week.

Repellent Gastronomy is a melting pot of ...


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UK TECH FEST Announces Three All Dayer Shows

UK TECH-FEST, Europe’s first ever progressive and technical metal outdoor festival, returns this year on 10 – 14 July at a new venue, the prestigious Newark Showground.
To whet everyone’s tech appetites, a series of mini tech-fest all-dayers have now also been announced to keep you h...


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Ian Watkins Took Photo Of Child With Cocaine In His Bedroom Four Years Before Arrest

Sicko Ian Watkins ex girlfriend, Jo Mjadzelics believed boyfriend Ian Watkins was joking when he told her of his depraved fantasies about children and babies.
But when the Lostprophets star sent her the photograph below of a girl believed to be aged four holding a picture of her semi-naked, with...


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ASTROPHOBOS Welcome New Drummer Into The Fold And Release New Music Video

Swedish black metallers Astrophobos have released an official music video for Soul Disruptor. The track comes from their first full-length Remnants Of Forgotten Horrors, which we reviewed here.
The band have also now welcomed new drummer Jocke Wallgren (Valkyrja) to the band.

Wallgren will make...


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KORN Frontman Says President Obama Wants To Destroy America Using Kanye West And Miley Cyrus

Is Jonathan Davis ‘Coming Undone’? You’d be hard pressed to believe otherwise with his suggestion of the mother of all conspiracy theories.
The Korn frontman thinks President Obama’s secret agenda is to become a tyrannical dictator with Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber and...


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Interview: BATTLECROSS 'We Would Force Feed Cheese To Justin Bieber'

I feel like whenever I do anything in Manchester I’m gonna be rained upon. This time was no different, well it was kinda 100mph winds and sideways rain. Damn it was cold! 
Today I’d be interviewing mastermind Hiran Deraniyagala of Detroit, USA’s Battlecross. My excitement peak...


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THE INTREPID FOX Issues Statement Before Calling Time At Current Location

As we reported last year, London’s iconic The Intrepid Fox has been bought by property developers and is set for demolition.
This doesn’t mean an end for the Fox, rather it means it will be upping sticks and finding a new home for the third time.
A statement was issued on the hugely...


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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Throwback Thursday: GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR - Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven

Post-rock has grown into a hugely popular genre over the last twenty years or so, with groups such as Sigur Rós entering mainstream charts, and others like Mogwai or Explosions In The Sky finding success, albeit with slightly lesser profiles.
We’ve seen the impact of this popularity on ...


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NEUROTIC DEATHFEST Announces Six More Brutalz For 2014 Festival

NEUROTIC DEATHFEST have just announced six more bands for this years festival.
The latest additions are DESPISED ICON, CANCER, GOD MACABRE, KRAANIUM, EPICARDIECTOMY and CEREBRAL BORE
They join confirmed bands for the 2014 festival as listed, with more yet to be announced. Neurotic Deathfest is t...


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THE COLOUR LINE And BEAR Ready For UK Tour

Technical hardcore specialists The Colour Line are set to tour the UK with mathcore metallers, BEAR very soon.
It is the first UK tour for BEAR after releasing their new – and tongue twisting titled album ‘Noumenon’ in Autumn 2013.

The Colour Line, tipped by major press as...


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London's DRIPBACK Added To CROWBAR UK Tour

London Hardcore Metallers DRIPBACK have just been confirmed as support for the upcoming Crowbar UK tour. The 10 strong date run begins on 28th February in Manchester and finishes in Glasgow on 9th March.
Dripback’s debut album ’Failed Futures‘ is out now digitally and will be av...


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KVELERTAK Announce April UK Live Dates

Kvelertak are coming back to the UK! YES!
The Norwegian punk crossover bruisers return for an 8 date April tour finishing with a headline slot of the annual Desertfest Festival in London.

The bands critically acclaimed and most recent album, ‘Meir’ was produced by Kurt Ballou of Converge, and t...


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KING GOAT Announce Release Of Second Doom Filled EP

Brighton doom mongers KING GOAT are to release their second –  self-titled  - EP on Monday 28th April.
Crafting together the more engaging key elements of psychedelic and doom, along with carefully measured Eastern influences, ‘King Goat’ hammer out a sound akin to early Sabbath, and yeah, ...


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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

BUTCHER BABIES - Goliath

“Brutal yet melodic with some first class production to boot, the Californian five-piece show real promise with Goliath.”



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SKELETONWITCH Reveal Picture Disc Re-Pressings Of 2011's "Forever Abomination"

SKELETONWITCH has announced a re-pressing of their 2011 Billboard-charting release “Forever Abomination” – hailed by Terrorizer as “a career-defining album, and a masterclass in modern metal” – on picture disc.
The discs are scheduled for release on March 18th...


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ABORTED Finalise Recording Of Eight Album 'The Necrotic Manifesto'

Death metal legends ABORTED have just finished their eighth full-length album, ‘The Necrotic Manifesto’, with Danish producer Jacob Hansen.
The album will be released on April 28th in Europe and on April 29th in North America via Century Media Records.

Front-man Sven de Caluwé ...


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TIM LAMBESIS 'Plot' Revealed From Court Testimonies

As I Lay Dying’s Tim Lambesis has been charged with a single crime: “soliciting another to commit and join in the commission of the murder.” The maximum  prison sentence if found guilty, is nine years.
Lambesis, 33, was in custody for 24 days before posting $2 million bail, he is now on ho...


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Tech Death Metallers ARCHSPIRE Streaming New Track

Canadian Extreme Tech death metallers Archspire are streaming a new track off upcoming album The Lucid Collective, and it’s pretty damn good!
The track is named Lucid Collective Somnambulation (try asking a DJ for that after a few beers) and the album is due out April 25th in Europe and Ap...


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ZOAX Announce March UK Mainland Tour Dates With POLAR

London 5 piece ZOAX have announced March tour dates with POLAR as well as a slot at TakeDown Festival and a London show.
ZOAX is the new project of Joe Copcutt; bassist for super-group AXEWOUND and original bassist for RISE TO REMAIN and have been rightfully praised for their exhilaratingly...


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NIGHTWISH Keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen Releases First Video Update For Solo Album

NIGHTWISH keyboardist and songwriter Tuomas Holopainen spent most of 2013 writing and producing his solo album, The Life And Times Of Scrooge which is based on the Don Rosa illustrated book The Life And Times Of Scrooge McDuck and will be released on April 14th via Nuclear Blast.

The video was ...


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NEWSTED Release New Video For 'As The Crow Flies'

NEWSTED  have revealed a brand new video for ‘As The Crow Flies’, taken from their debut album, ‘Heavy Metal Music’, out now on Spinefarm Records.
Since parting ways with Metallica, Jason has lent his skills to a selection of artists but ‘As The Crow Flies’ (complete with brand new video) is very...


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London's DESERTFEST Announces Headline Acts As SPIRIT CARAVAN, BORIS And KVELERTAK

SPIRIT CARAVAN, KVELERTAK and Japanese prog metallers BORIS have been announced as the  three headliners for DESERTFEST LONDON.
Another dozen bands have also been added to the lineup which happens in three venues over three days on April 25th-27th 2014.

Also, notable news is that Epic d...


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US Alt Rockers FISHBONE Ordered To Pay $1.3 million To Fan For Stagedive Injury

American Ska Punk rockers Fishbone have issued a statement in response to the previously reported court ruling that ordered the band to pay $1.37 million in damages to a woman injured after frontman Angelo Moore stage dived at a gig in 2010.
A previous out-of-court settlement was reached with ...


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Interview: SOPH DAY (ALUNAH) "I Get Directed To This Toilet And There's A Man Masturbating Into The Urinal And There's Another Man Shi*ting In the Shower"

Cold dark and rainy, the perfect night for a doom show, even if it’s in Bradford. Hardly the home of heavy metal. Well fortunately Alunah are from the very home of British heavy metal. The land of Black Sabbath!
These Birmingham psychedelic folk rockers are here tonight to play a show, I...


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Streaming To Be Incorporated Into UK Singles Charts

Streaming data will be included alongside downloads in the UK Top 40 singles chart in a move which breaks the 60-year link between buying a piece of music and its position in the weekly sales round-up.
 
George Ergatoudis, head of music at BBC Radio 1, has said they will soon include plays...


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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

ANIMALS AS LEADERS Premiere New Track From Forthcoming 'The Joy Of Motion' Album

Animals As Leaders have revealed a new track from their forthcoming full-length The Joy Of Motion.
Check out the vicious snarls of tooth and claw here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P4GsF1zdzM
The album will be released on March 25th 2014.
 



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PALE DIVINE - Cemetery Earth

Bring forth the doom and let it groove: Pennsylvania doom merchants Pale Divine have re-issued their seminal album Cemetery Earth.
Originally released in 2007, this album shines a light on everything that doom can be if bands are willing to take chances and venture off the beaten track

Doom me...


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DZYEN Release Playthrough Video Of Their First Single 'Digital Senseless' Feat. Daniel Tompkins

Progressive metal act Dzyen have released a playthrough video of the track Digital Senseless taken from their début self-titled EP.
The song features Dan Tompkins (Skyharbor, White Moth Black Butterfly, ex-TesseracT). Check it out here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wGnCV9MjwI
Click the EP ...


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Punishing New Instrumental Tech-Metal Playthrough Video From THE BELLEROPHON PROJECT

The Bellerophon Project have released a video for the track Hydra – fans of Animals As Leaders, Scale The Summit and Chimp Spanner will love it.

They will be playing a UK tour this year – more details to follow soon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsBHG_6qRRE
The technically...


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CHAPTERS Announce Comeback Gig Supporting RISE TO REMAIN In London

Progressive four piece Chapters have announced their comeback with a gig supporting Rise To Remain.
The show will take place in London’s Borderline on February 20th 2014, alongside fellow support act Idiom.

The show marks the offical début of Chapters’ new line-up, featuring ...


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Aeternus, Amputated, Slegest, Noctem And More Added To London's Extreme INCINERATION FESTIVAL

Aeternus, Amputated, Slegest, Noctem, Primitive Graven Image & Premature Birth have been added to Incineration Festival, joining headliners TAAKE and ANAAL NATHRAKH.
The two stage, one day extreme metal event happens at London’s The Garage in Highbury on Saturday 10th May.
Get your...


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Interview: VIZA " Rock Music Is Kinda Like The Cereal That Expired In The Cupboard. "

Viza are one of those bands that not only tread their own path but make music that is so far removed from anything else out there that the word unique really does apply in their case. They’ve gained quite a following too and can name Serj Tankian as an admirer. So much so that he produced their M...


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ALUNAH / SPACE WITCH / MONOLITH CULT, PIGWITCH - Vampire, Bradford - 8/2/14

It’s a dark and rainy night heading over the hills into Bradford, a place I’ve never before visited, I’m always excited to go visit new venues and cities. 
So we arrive at the venue, well we think so, all we knew was that it’s in the basement of an old swimming ...


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FALLEN FATE 'Welcome The Dead' With New Video

Fallen Fate have released their first official video from the recently released album Into The Black.
I Welcome The Dead is the track they have chosen to promote – watch it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUasUH_E9iM
Vocalist and guitarist Lee Skinner had this to say about Vespa, the...


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ENTHRONED'S 'Sovereigns' To Be Released In April

Belgium’s black metal masters Enthroned will return with a new studio album titled Sovereigns on April 15th.
This is the follow up to 2012′s Obsidium and will be released via Agonia records. Cover art and a list of tracks can be viewed below.


Anteloquium
Sine Qua Non
Of Feathers...


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CAMDEN ROCKS Announces First Fifty Bands Appearing In 2014

Camden Rocks Festival returns on Saturday 31st May and has revealed the first fifty bands of a line-up that will eventually consist of over two hundred acts.
The festival takes over Camden Town for a day that celebrates everything that is exciting, vibrant and varied about rock music in the UK...


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Dave Grohl, Corey Taylor & Jello Biafra Involved In 'Teenage Time Killer' Supergroup

Dave Grohl, Corey Taylor, Reed Mullin and Jello Biafra – among others – have reportedly been working with supergroup Teenage Time Killer.
The band is formed around a core of two; Corrosion of Conformity’s singer and bassist Mike Dean and drummer Reed Mullin.

While...


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THE QUIREBOYS Announce 30th Anniversary Show, New Album And World Tour

April 1984 marked the first live show played by The Quireboys, which took place at The Half Moon in Putney, London.
30 years on, the band will return to the same venue to perform in celebration of the anniversary.

There will be a second anniversary show in Ibiza during May, but fans are warned...


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TRIPTYKON To Release 7" Single Ahead Of New Album 'Melana Chasmata'

Prior to the release of their second album Melana Chasmata, Triptykon will release a new 7″ single for the track Breathing.
This will be a collector’s edition, to be distributed in gatefold packaging, and will feature two songs from the album: Breathing and Boleskine House. The cover...


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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE/ TRIVIUM/ MISS MAY I/ BATTLECROSS - Manchester Academy - 01/02/2014

I have to say, when it comes to gigs, I’m completely oblivious to buying tickets and noticing when said gig is sold out. It’s only when friends are enduring the last minute dash for tickets that I notice. Seeing in the days before the show that tickets were being sold for upwards of...


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Stream FUOCO FATUO'S ‘The Viper Slithers In The Ashes Of What Remains’ In Full

Italian funeral doom monsters Fuoco Fatuo have just released their début album The Viper Slithers In The Ashes Of What Remains.
The vinyl edition will follow on March 31st, but in the meantime, you can stream the entire album.

Previously, Fuoco Fatuo had released two EPs and played support ...


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Monday, February 17, 2014

Just For Fun: MESHUGGAH Face Of Wall Street (Video)

Just put on replay and image you are at a Shug gig with a load of American Traders.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-y1N29vH2Y



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Spotlight Band: CRAWLING CHAOS

Modern Death metal likely doesn’t get better than this. Italy is ramping up their output recently with some stonking band offerings, Crawling Chaos however, have been around since 2006 and this is the first time I have heard them.
What the f*ck have I done with my life! Although granted it...


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PROTEST THE HERO, TESSERACT, THE SAFETY FIRE & INTERVALS - Manchester Academy 2 - 06/02/2014

Rain. Yet again Manchester becomes a lake and getting to a venue is like going on a short cruise – and yet again the buses are late. I say this every time! However, it’s worth it, as tonight sees some of the world’s finest bands together on stage. 
Canadian proggers Protest The ...


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EPICA To Release 'The Quantum Enigma' In May 2014

Dutch symphonic metallers Epica will release their sixth studio album The Quantum Enigma on May 5th through Nuclear Blast.
They recently released the Retrospect DVD - which we reviewed here.

The band comment about the new release:
“More than any of our previous albums, this album is a ...


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"Rock. Robot Rock!" See Robot Band 'Z-Machines' In Action

Warp Records have announced plans to release a new Squarepusher EP, which will be performed by three robots comprising the band ‘Z-Machines’.
It will be available from April 7th.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkUq4sO4LQM
Though not all metalheads will be thrilled by the track...


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BEHEMOTH / CRADLE OF FILTH @ Forum, Kentish Town - 11/02/14

Such minuscule problems such as finishing the ‘day job’ at the same time Svarttjern are due to leave the stage pale into insignificance when laid bare beside the illness suffered and the battle to overcome it by Behemoth front man Nergal.
While it’s impossible to consider what...


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7 WEEKS On Tour In England & Ireland From Late February

French rockers 7 Weeks have tour dates planned for February and March of 2014.
We reviewed their Carnivora album last year, calling it “a solid album, and a very satisfying listening experience.“
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3ThtULHZ7U
7 Weeks are signed to Klonosphere Records....


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BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME To Film New DVD In March

Between The Buried And Me are preparing to film a new DVD following their upcoming US tour with Deafheaven, Intronaut and The Kindred.
This will be filmed in a small studio, creating an intimate backdrop for them to perform The Future Sequence in its entirety.

Joining the band for the filming...


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AC/DC To Record New Album In Spring 2014 And Reveal Plans For Tour

AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson has stated that the rock ‘n’ roll legends will be returning to the studio this year – and will be marking their four decades together with a some very special dates.
2014 marks 40 years of the bands existence, and Knebworth’s 40 year anniversary as the home of B...


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Stream TURBOGEIST'S New Single 'Comatose'

LONDON-BASED punk rockers, Turbogeist, have confirmed ‘Comatose’ as the first single from their hotly anticipated debut album, due for release through the Spinefarm label later this year which you can stream for a limited time below.
Turbogeist will join Radkey on their 8-date UK tour starting on...


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Free Music Monday: CARCER CITY

Carcer City have made their album The Road Journals available for free download.
Their sound combines cutting-edge tech with metalcore breakdowns and group vocals, which should give them a wide-ranging audience.

You can grab The Road Journals from Carcer City’s website – all you...


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LACUNA COIL Announce Retirement Of Cris 'Pizza' Migliore and Cristiano 'CriZ' Mozzati

Lacuna Coil today announced that Cris ‘Pizza’ Migliore and Cristiano ‘CriZ’ Mozzati have decided to leave the band. Multiple statements have been issued below.
LACUNA COIL return to the road to introduce North America to ‘Broken Crown Halo’ as part of the ...


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Sunday, February 16, 2014

Free Music Monday: HERE LIES A WARNING - Frontiers

Fife’s melodic metalcore act Here Lies A Warning are letting their mini-album Frontiers go for free.
Head to Bandcamp using the link below to grab it!


If you’re after more free downloads, check out our collection!
 
Here Lies A Warning – Facebook



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AMORAL - Fallen Leaves & Dead Sparrows

“Amoral have developed what must be one of the most universally appealing metal albums of recent years.”



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Spotlight Band: THE VICTORIAN WHOREDOGS

“VWD’s creation couldn’t be simpler. It was born of three guys that wanted to make heavy music. Others joined our journey over time. 
We keep it stripped back, simple and heavy as possible. We focus on our music and have fun playing to anyone that will watch us.  ”

That i...


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Saturday, February 15, 2014

Interview: THE MOTH GATHERER "For me, The Moth Gatherer Is Musical Freedom"

The Moth Gatherer released one of the best records of 2013 (in my humble opinion), so I was thrilled to have the chance to ask them some questions.
I believe that The Moth Gatherer will be hugely important players in the metal scene’s near future: A Bright Celestial Light was the young...


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NASHVILLE PUSSY - Up The Dosage

Sleazy southern rockers Nashville Pussy are back with another dose of anti-blues medicine.
The kings of the US underground once again show the rest how it’s done with tongue firmly in cheek.

It’s amazing to think that this fine band are still regarded by many as also-rans when their following an...


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Friday, February 14, 2014

Grab A FREE Valentine's Day Compilation Courtesy Of Asher Media

Asher Media Relations have released their very first Valentine’s Day compilation, which is free to download below.
If you’re looking to impress that special someone this year but have no cash, why not just shove fifteen tracks of angry metal down their throats?

Asher Media Relations...


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SUNN O))) & ULVER - Terrestrials

“Sunn O))) are one of the most influential drone bands of all time. And Ulver are one of the greatest experimental black metal bands in the world. What happens when two giants meet?”



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THERION Posts Two Tracks From 'Adulruna Rediviva And Beyond' Live Album Online

Swedish symphonic metallers Therion have posted two live videos on YouTube, taken from their forthcoming DVD release, Adulruna Rediviva And Beyond.
Check out the videos further down the page.

Kali Yuga, Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RARWGujbPMc
Wisdom And The...


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ARCHITECTS Reveal New Video For 'Broken Cross' And Tour Dates

“Are we perfect mistakes? Or almighty fuck ups?” ask the Architects on the track “Broken Cross”, taken off their new album Lost Forever, Lost Together out on March 10th via Epitaph.
In celebration of the album release, the band is also hosting a special  live show in ...


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DESPISED ICON Add More Dates To Reunion Tour

On Tuesday, we reported that Despised Icon were back together and had announced a few reunion shows.
The band have now expanded upon those plans, adding four more dates to their plans.

As well as announcing extra dates, it has been revealed that they will be joined on tour by Brutality Will...


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Happy Valentines Day From PSYCHOSTICK

Love is in the air! The comedy rockers in Psychostick have created a sexy Valentine’s Day video  for all you loved up people out there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3pOtxQfcrQ
The band are out on tour shortly, if you’re in ste states you can catch them on one of the following ...


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ENTRAILS Welcome New Guitar Player

After three successful albums and a whole lot of live shows with Entrails, guitar player Mathias has decided to leave the band for personal reasons.
The group  have now announced his replacement.

Entrails state:
“It has been growing a while within the band so we decided to do what’s ...


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NOCTURNAL BREED Release Song Video For "Cursed Beyond Recognition"

NOCTURNAL BREED song entitled “Cursed Beyond Recognition” in the form of a video featuring available album formats.
The band’s first album in 7 years, “Napalm Nights”, will hit the shops on March 11th in Europe and March 18th in North America via Agonia Records....


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SEPTICFLESH Announce The Title Of Their Forthcoming Album And Studio Video

Septicflesh have revealed that the title of their highly anticipated Prosthetic Records début will be Titan.
The record is due out this summer, and the band have posted the first in a series of behind-the-scenes videos documenting their work on the new release – see that below.

The clip ...


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SYLOSIS Frontman Starts New Arts & Clothing Design Studio

Sylosis had a hectic 2013, after being forced to leave their North American tour with Trivium, DevilDriver and After The Burial.
Fans might recall that a serious RV accident occurred en route to a show in Canada.
They’re moving forwards though, and Josh Middleton has even announced that he...


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CONAN Release Video For 'Foehammer' Single

CONAN have revealed the video clip for “Foehammer”, the first single from their upcoming album,  ‘Blood Eagle’.
‘Blood Eagle’, the highly anticipated follow up to 2012′s planet shaking ‘Monnos’, was recorded at SkyHammer Studio by Chris Fielding, and mastered by  James Plotkin (Khanate, O.L.D.), ...


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CULTED Break Down 'Oblique To All Paths' In A Track-By-Track Analysis

Culted’s new record Oblique To All Paths was released late last month, and the band’s drummer and percussionist Kevin Stevenson has now delved into the album to provide a detailed description of each track.
Oblique To All Paths is Culted’s second full-length release.

Read the...


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Bristol's TILL DEATH DOOM US PART FESTIVAL Announces Full Line-Up

TILL DEATH DOOM US PART have announced the bands booked for the June 1st 2014 event at Lakota, Bristol.
This year the festival will be taking it to the next level with 21 bands and 3 stages featuring a whole host of UK talent and international acts.

Black Metallers Primitive Graven Image from Ch...


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Thursday, February 13, 2014

HORD - The Book of Eliot

“Listening to The Book Of Eliot is a very enjoyable way to headbang your senses away.”



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DEVIN TOWNSEND To Begin Recording 'Ziltoid 2' In May

Devin Townsend has revealed via Twitter that Ziltoid 2 recording will begin on May 2nd.
Which is excellent news for coffee addicts, alien conspiracy theorists and metal junkies alike.

From his Twitter account, the esteemed musician writes:
So recording of Z2 starts May 2nd in LA! The project...


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Throwback Thursday: BLACK SABBATH - Born Again

“Released at a time when metal was fracturing into multiple sub-genres, Sabbath delivered a good old fashioned slab of doom as only they could.”



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SONATA ARCTICA Show Off New Music Video For 'The Wolves Die Young'

With the release of their new album Pariah’s Child set for March 31st, Sonata Arctica are keen to show off their new work.
They’ve just revealed the official video for The Wolves Die Young, which you can watch below.

Frontman Tony Kakko commented:
“The Wolves Die Young was p...


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KADAVAR, VALIENT THORR, ALPHA TIGER And More For METALDAYS 2014

Metaldays 2014 have confirmed more names, including Kadavar, Valient Thorr and Alpha Tiger.
Check out the full list of names on the flyer below.

The new announcement sees the addition of Berlin rock trio Kadavar, rock and rollers Valient Thorr, Alpha Tiger (who have opened stages for W.A.S.P.),...


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EXIST IMMORTAL Release New Music Video For 'Edge Of Infinity'

Exist Immortal have released a new video for the song Edge Of Infinity.
Check it out here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq13RrhMYa4
Exist Immortal will be on tour in the UK at the following dates:


17th Feb – The Full Moon, Cardiff
18th Feb – The Wheatshiff, Oxford
19th Feb...


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VOLUME IV To Release 'Long In The Tooth' During March 2014

Atlanta’s Volume IV will release their brand new album Long In The Tooth on March 14th of 2014 in Europe, and March 11th in the US.
The band, who feature Joe Carpenter of Nihilist, will be distributing the record via Ripple Music.

Long In The Tooth will be driven by an old school musical...


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MARTYR DEFILED Reveal Video For 'Demons In The Mist'

After posting up a teaser clip a few days ago, Martyr Defiled have now revealed the full video for the single Demons In The Mist.
Watch it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRsa2i_kif0
Martyr Defiled are on tour in the UK from today until near the end of February:

13 Feb Lincoln – The S...


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New Teaser From SCORPION CHILD Reveals 'Kings Highway' News

Fast-rising Texan hard rock quintet Scorpion Child were confirmed for the Lord Of The Riff tour this March and will be hitting UK shores with Monster Magnet.
In anticipation of their return to the UK, the band have revealed a brief teaser clip. Fans will be surprised to learn who they’re w...


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EXTOL Release Deluxe Edition Of Self-Titled Album And Stream New Bonus Track

With the release of their digital deluxe edition of their self-titled album, Extol are streaming the new bonus track Sting Of Death on YouTube.
The album also comes with a new digital booklet containing unreleased artwork. Stream the new track...


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THE BASTARD SONS Announce US Tour With THROW THE GOAT And Release 'Bones' To Fans For Free

The Bastard Sons will release their new EP Roads on March 10th via Kaiju Records.
The York natives will now make their first EP Bones available for free to those who buy tickets for their EP release show at Fibbers in York on Friday 28th February. At the gig, support will come from theFallen,...


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Finnish Rockers AMORAL Return With New Album For Early 2014

Amoral will return in 2014 with a new album, set for release on March 31st through Graphite Records.
Their sound relies on a heavy, classic sound – but incorporates some fantastic modern progressive twists and gorgeous vocals from Ari Koivunen.

Ben Varon, guitarist and founding member of...


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THY ART IS MURDER/HEART OF A COWARD @ Underworld 7/2/2014

Due to entry issues, I missed the first band of the night, Aegaeon, although from what I heard it was probably best this way due to a computer issue leaving them stood on stage in silence, interrupting their set midway through. Lesson #1 : Don’t rely on computers, kids.

Aversions Crown r...


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VORNTH Stream Self-Titled Début In Full

Vornth are streaming their first full-length album in its entirety.
The album was recently released by Italian label Iron Tyrant.

To listen to the record and read an in-depth interview with the band, head over to Halifax Collect.
The twelve track monster harks back to ’80s speed and...


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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

MAMMOTH SALMON - Call Of The Mammoth

“Mammoth Salmon deliver crushing old school doom riffs with subtle new ideas to keep things exciting for dedicated doom fans and newcomers alike.”



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WAMI (White Appice Mendoza Iggy) Reveal The Title Of Their Début Album

New project WAMI (White Appice Mendoza Iggy) will release their début album in late Spring.
The title of the album has now been revealed: Kill The King.

WAMI are:

Doogie White (Rainbow, Michael Schenker, Yngwie Malmsteen) – Vocals
Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, DIO) ...


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I AM HERESY Reveal First Official Video For 'March Of The Black Earth'

I AM HERESY, led by vocalist Nathan Gray, also of Boysetsfire, have released their first official music video for the song ‘March Of The Black Earth’ from their upcoming Century Media debut album ‘Thy Will’.
The full length which will be out March 3rd in...


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NORDAVIND RECORDS Looking For Bands To Sign

European based label NORDAVIND RECORDS announced that they are currently signing bands.
The label are looking for the following genres: Occult Rock/Metal, Progressive/Ambient/Black Metal, Doom Metal, Folk/Neofolk, Post-Metal, Avantgarde, Shoegaze/Blackgaze and Classic Rock.

Bands can submit...


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Swiss Extreme Metallers NEAR DEATH CONDITION Stream Deliciously Brutal New Track

Swiss extreme death metallers, NEAR DEATH CONDITION have released a stream of the brilliantly crushing track Between The Dying And The Dead.
The track is taken from upcoming full length, Evolving Towards Extinction, which was mixed at renowned Hertz Studios (Vader, Hate, Dead Infection, Vesania...


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GRAND MAGUS's JB Talks About Upcoming Tour With THE VINTAGE CARAVAN

After the recent release of their seventh studio album Triumph And Power, Swedish riffers GRAND MAGUS are heading back to the UK and Ireland to embark on a 5 date tour in March 2014.
Support comes from label mates The Vintage Caravan and JB has discussed what fans can expect from this tour on a...


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THE HAUNTED Release New Song 'My Enemy' And Announce Scandinavian Tour Dates

The Haunted have just got back from the 70,000 Tons Of Metal Cruise through the Caribbean, and are now débuting another new track from the recently released Eye Of The Storm.
The single can be streamed online and marks The Haunted’s first recorded material since their revamped line-up ...


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EDEN'S CURSE Announce New Drummer After Pete Newdeck Shock Departure

EDEN’S CURSE are disappointed to announce the departure of Pete Newdeck from the band.
Newdeck’s pre Christmas announcement came as a shock as he had been the drummer of the group since it’s formation in 2006 and had been a key member of the writing team during those eight years.

Newdeck s...


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CARNIFEX Offer Up Third Studio Update For 'Die Without Hope'

San Diego death metallers, CARNIFEX,  have released the third in a series of video blogs from the studio, documenting the recording of their new album Die Without Hope.
Die Without Hope was recorded at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida and produced by Mark Lewis (ARSIS, THE BLACK DAHLIA ...


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NORTHERN OAK, AONIA And More Confirmed For VALKYRIAN FESTIVAL 2014

Folk metal septet Northern Oak have been announced to support Belgian symphonic metallers Azylya at this year’s Valkyrian Festival, which will take place from 21st November to 23rd November.
Additionally, gothic metal opera act Aonia have been announced to support Dutch progressive metallers Ex ...


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SONISPHERE 2014 Confirm Twelve New Acts Including DEFTONES

Sonisphere Festival has announced twelve new names gracing the stages of 2014′s event.
In total, the fest will feature a total of over 200 bands across the weekend of 4th-6th July 2014.

 
Deftones will be appearing at Sonisphere for their only UK appearance of 2014. Since 1995 and...


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MARTYR DEFILED Release Teaser Video Clip For New Single 'Demons In The Mist'

Martyr Defiled have revealed a teaser video for forthcoming single ‘Demons In The Mist’. 
‘Demons In The Mist’ is the first track to be taken from the punishing new full length ‘No Hope No Morality’ which is set for release April 29th via Siege Of Amida ...


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Check Out This Vocal Teaser Video For A "Top Secret" Upcoming EP...

Bit of an unusual situation this.
We can’t divulge the band name yet, or the name of the EP, or any of the songs, or any other info! But check out the vocal tracking teaser below and know that some of the band members are ex-RavenFace and Bleeding Oath.

The upcoming as yet undivulged EP...


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Stream The New EP From UK Death Metallers BORN OF RUIN

Today, death metallers Born Of Ruin have made their EP available to stream in full.
Check it out below and let us know what you think.

Formed from the ashes of Anterior and Tydus Falls, Born Of Ruin is a new death metal band with plenty of blasts and brutulz to get your gnashers into.
The band...


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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

DESPISED ICON Announce Reunion Shows

Canadian death metal pioneers, DESPISED ICON, have announced several upcoming reunion shows this Spring following their disbanding in 2010.
While no album or full tour is planned as yet, the band just want to be gigging together again.

Vocalist, Alex Erian comments:
It’s been over 3 years a...


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THE JUDEAN MASSACRE Reform And Offer Début EP For Free

Former Nexilva guitarist Andy Mallaby has reformed with his previous band The Judean Massacre.
Their début EP, never before released, is available to stream and download for free.


Speaking to MetalMouth, Andy explained the history of the band and their reformation:
The Judean Massacre is a ...


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XEPER Release Teaser Video For New Album “Eleventh Omega Revelation”

Italian black metallers XEPER have released a trailer for their third album “Eleventh Omega Revelation”, which was released on February 7th, via Tenebrd Music (France).
Guest appearances on this album are Shyaithan (vocals on Tormentor cover) from IMPIETY and Eric Cutler (solo on Tormentor cov...


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AMPUTATED - Dissect, Molest, Ingest

“This album is wonderful, heavy beyond all comprehension and should be listened on repeat for about a month by anyone with a taste for anything gore-geous.”



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AMON AMARTH Confirm Two Dates For Belfast And Dublin After BLOODSTOCK 2014

Amon Amarth have confirmed two post-Bloodstock headline dates in Ireland.
 
They play Limelight 1 in Belfast on Tuesday August 12 and The Academy in Dublin the following evening.

Tickets for both shows are now on sale.

Tickets for Belfast
Tickets for Dublin

Check out their epic video for ...


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TRIPTYKON Reveal Artwork, Track List, And Release Details For Sophomore Album 'Melana Chasmata'

Triptykon’s second album, Melana Chasmata (which roughly translates as: “black, deep depressions/valleys”) will be released on April 14th in Europe and April 15th in North America through Century Media Records/Prowling Death Records Ltd.
The track listing and artwork can be s...


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RED SEAS FIRE To Release 'Confrontation' EP In April 2014

Red Seas Fire will release their newest EP Confrontation on April 7th 2014.
It is the second of three EPs which will eventually form an entire album’s worth of material when the third part, Resolution, is released later this year.

Vocalist Robin Adams states:
“This is the first set...


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Free Music Monday: EIDOLA

Eidola are letting their Ends Of The Spectrum EP go at any price you’d care to name. Including zero pence.



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Monday, February 10, 2014

Interview: ASTROPHOBOS "Horror Fiction Suits The Mood Of Black Metal Very Well"

“Astrophobos… just play the style that we love and know best.”



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Spotlight Band: AEOLIST

Formed only two years ago, this young band from Norwich display astonishing musical maturity in their progressive, technical, and post-metal melting pot of sound.
If you like your music along the lines of The Contortionist, Protest the Hero and Between the Buried and Me, then you should...


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SKINNY PUPPY Demand $666,000 From The Pentagon

Canadian electro-industrial rock act Skinny Puppy have sent a bill for $666,000 to the Pentagon in the USA over allegations that interrogators at Guantanamo Bay used their music as a form of torture.
Band co-founder cEvin Key said he learned of the alleged tactic from a fan and former guard at ...


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Saturday, February 08, 2014

PYRAMIDO - Saga

“Crucially, this record is confident and powerful. It would go down excellently with the bearded types at Desertfest or Roadburn.”



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Friday, February 07, 2014

CYNIC - Kindly Bent To Free Us

“The riddle-like lyrics, cryptic song titles, dreamy melodies and outright elation of the album culminate in a brilliant new direction for a band who have proved themselves time and time again that they should be counted amongst the most imaginative artists in the progressive scene.”



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UK TECH-METAL FEST Announces Awesome New Venue For 2014 Plus Ticket Details

UK Tech-Metal Fest have announced a change in venue for this year’s event.
The 2014 edition of the festival will be held at the prestigious Newark Showground, from July 10th-14th 2014.

The first line-up announcement will be made public in the coming weeks, and with this will come a...


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BEYOND THE REDSHIFT Confirms New Acts Including GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT And JESU

Cult Of Luna are curating ‘Beyond The Redshift’, an audio-visual experience to take place in London on Saturday 10th May.
They’ve just announced a new batch of bands for the festival.

The second wave of bands to be announced are as follows:

God Is An Astronaut
Jesu
The Old...


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EDEN'S CURSE Announce UK Dates For 'Symphony Of Sin' Tour

Melodic metallers Eden’s Curse have revealed that they will be performing a string of headline dates – their first in the UK – which will take place this May.
The Symphony Of Sin UK Tour will visit Scotland, England and Wales. Click to expand the flyer for a full list of...


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Bloodstock Confirm New Entertainment: Medieval Fights Will Return In 2014

Bloodstock Open Air have invited the Battle Of The Nations Team UK to return to the festival in 2014. You might have seen these guys dressed in full armour and beating the hell out of each other in the arena.
They fought valiantly in 2013, and have now made plans to compete in the full contact...


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BREED 77 Celebrate The 10th Anniversary Of 'Cultura' With UK Tour

Breed 77 will be heading out on a UK tour to celebrate the tenth anniversary since their landmark album Cultura was released.
On this tour, they will be performing the bulk of that release, together with several other songs from their back catalogue.

Cultura was Breed 77′s second ...


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SCORPION CHILD Announce The Identity Of Their New Drummer

Classic rockers Scorpion Child have added a new face to their line up: drummer Jon ‘Charn’ Rice, formerly of Job For A Cowboy.
He takes the place of former drummer Shawn Alvear.

Bassist & founding member Shaun Avants states:
“Scorpion Child is excited to announce some recent lin...


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TOTAL METAL FESTIVAL Confirm KREATOR And BEHEMOTH For 2014

Total Metal Festival have announced that both thrash giants Kreator and blackened death metal monsters Behemoth will appear at the 2014 edition of the festival.
Already confirmed bands include Annihilator, Moonspell and Death Angel.

The fest takes place from July 19th-20th 2014 in the town of...


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CYNIC Stream Forthcoming Album 'Kindly Bent To Free Us' In Full

Progressive hard rockers Cynic have premiered their new full-length album Kindly Bent To Free Us via Pitchfork Advance.
Click here to listen. Look out for our review of the album, coming very soon.

Frontman Paul Masvidal says:
“Leap before you look. Kindly Bent To Free Us is an epic...


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OUT OF THE ASHES Announce Initial Line Up For 2014

Out Of The Ashes have announced an initial line-up for 2014′s event, which will take place at the Vauxhall Motors Sports & Social Club, Ellesmere Port.
The three day rock and metal festival will feature around a hundred bands playing across three stages from July 11th-13th 2014. Click...


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Stream Some Tech Death Brutality From ALTERBEAST

ALTERBEAST have made Mutilated Marvel available for streaming.
The track features on the band’s forthcoming new full-length, Immortal , set for release via Unique Leader Records on March 18th.

Recorded in several locales throughout 2013, with guitars and bass recorded at Augmented Audio...


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TIM LAMBESIS Confirms AUSTRIAN DEATH MACHINE Release And Teaser Trailer

While As I Lay Dying singer Tim Lambesis was in court yesterday, February 6th to thrash out whether or not he’ll stand trial over the alleged murder plot against his wife but another readiness hearing was scheduled for February 15th, so no movement forward there as yet.
However, Lambesis...


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Chaotic Tapestry Management Joins Forces With Headbangers Balls For 2014

Chaotic Tapestry Management, a leader in the development of underground bands from the national and international extreme metal scene have joined forces with Headbangers Balls for their events in 2014.
The tour, now in its second year, aims to raise awareness of testicular cancer and funds for...


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Stream A New Track From JUNIUS

JUNIUS’ upcoming EP, Days of The Fallen Sun has begun to receive glowing reviews from press before it’s release.
Prior to its February 18th release, the band has now made A Day Dark With Night available to stream below.

Exclusive pre-order packages are currently available via pr...


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Thursday, February 06, 2014

Throwback Thursday: MAD SEASON - Above

“This album is the Bill Hicks of music: Gone before its time and wise beyond its years.”



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SHATTERED SKIES To Play Club Serpent And Hard Rock Hell Prog Festival

Shattered Skies have announced two new appearances for 2014.
They have also released a couple of new play through videos from their guitarist Ian Rockett and bassist Jim Hughes.


They will firstly be performing at the Bloodstock Festival’s club Club Serpent at the Intrepid Fox in London ...


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SIGHT OF EMPTINESS Reveals Final Video In 'Making-Of Instincts' Series

SIGHT OF EMPTINESS released their most lauded album to date a few weeks ago with ‘Instincts‘.
The album features appearances from metal icons such as Glen Drover, Ralph Santolla amongst others and has been critically celebrated as a perfect take on the classic melodic death metal...


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FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE Post Official Video For The Track 'Pathfinder'

Italy’s Symphonic Death Metal horde FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE have posted the official video for the track ‘Pathfinder’ over on YouTube.
The track comes from their upcoming album Labyrinth which was produced, mixed and mastered by Stefano Morabito at 16th Cellar Studio.
Colin Marks...


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THE EXPLOITED Announce Two UK Shows For The Spring Of 2014

Legendary punk rockers The Exploited have announced two UK shows in April and May.
These will take place in Glasgow and Manchester.

Led by Glaswegian ‘Wattie’ Buchan, The Exploited announced last month that they had signed to Nuclear Blast, with a new album planned for release in ...


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DRAGGED INTO SUNLIGHT Heading Out On First Ever European Headline Tour

UK extreme metal act DRAGGED INTO SUNLIGHT have revealed plans to embark on their first-ever headlining tour across Europe.
Full dates for the tour,  which kicks off in April, and a tour teaser video can be found below.

Since the release of their latest album “Widowmaker”,  DRAGGED ...


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Island Records Launches Crowdfunding Site With Indiegogo

Island Records has announced an interesting alliance with crowdsourcing service Indiegogo, which will see the launch of a new music-based fan-funding operation called Fan Republic.
The platform will also double-up as a talent scouting tool for the A&R team at the Universal Music...


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Stream I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN's Latest Album, 'Beloved', In Full Inside

Australian purveyors of metalcore, I Killed The Prom Queen, stream their new album, ‘Beloved’, in its entirety two weeks before their February 17 release date. 
Beloved is the first new album from I Killed The Prom Queen in six years and they are primed for their re-launch. 

Since f...


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BLACK SABBATH, IRON MAIDEN & THE PRODIGY To Headline Nova Rock

2014 marks the 10th year of action for Austria’s Nova Rock Festival.
To celebrate the milestone anniversary, the organisers have booked legendary headline acts Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and The Prodigy.

Click to expand the flyer to see all the currently confirmed acts. The event takes...


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GIVIING IN TO GHOSTS Set To Release Debut EP ‘Chasing Waves’

South Wales Post-Hardcore outfit Giving In To Ghosts drop their  debut EP ‘Chasing Waves’ on Monday 31st March through all stores.
By extracting influence from artists such as  Funeral For A Friend, Architects and cult heroes Reuben, the band’s output is planned to be diverse.

Since their incept...


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I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN Stream New Album 'Beloved' In Full

Australia’s I Killed The Prom Queen are streaming their new album Beloved in full.
It’s due to be released on February 17th – pre-orders can be made here.

This is their first new album in six years, having planned to break up after the 2008 Say Goodbye tour of Australia....


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Wednesday, February 05, 2014

ASTROPHOBOS - Remnants Of Forgotten Horrors

“If this album is just the remnants of horrors blotted out of the minds of men, thank the stars that we will never have to see them in all their might. Our poor mortal minds simply wouldn’t cope.”



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ENDLESS CHAOS Offer New Track Up As A Free Download

Winnipeg death and thrash act Endless Chaos are offering up a sacrificial lamb to fans.
Their new track Sacrificial Ritual is now available to download for free.

The track is the second of three free tracks to be released from their forthcoming EP Rejected Atrocity.
Stream and download...


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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Announce European Tour Dates For Summer 2014

Detroit’s The Black Dahlia Murder have just announced that they are returning to Europe this summer, for another round of death metal debauchery.
They will be performing both at festivals and clubs, appearing at Download Festival, Graspop Metal Meeting, With Full Force and more. Head to...


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ENTRAILS Go 'Berzerk' For February 2014

Entrails will release a limited edition 7″ vinyl single on February 28th.
Side A will feature the title track, Berzerk, and side B a cover of Heavy Load’s Dreaming.

Their last release was the 2013 album Raging Death, which we reviewed a while back. Our scribe wrote:
“If you...


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Interview With ALEXANDER KRULL Of ATROCITY

So, nearly 30 years touring the world – bringing countless legendary death metal bands through Europe back when promoters simply didn’t want to know – Atrocity have forged their own path and innovated in ways that some bands can only dream of.
The Ludwigsburg outfit that formed ...


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BRUTAL TRUTH Confirm European Festival Dates And Release New Video

Following the recent news that Brutul Truth will be disbanding this October, the band have begun announcing their final European shows.
They’ve released a new video for the track The Stroy.

The four-piece grind crew will play several more dates throughout the year, some of which have...


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Interview: BENJI WEBBE (SKINDRED) "We're the British Red Hot Chilli Peppers"

Skindred have become one of the UK’s most loved bands who’ve created a reputation as bar raisers in terms of their live performances.  Their new album Kill The Power is surging ahead and looks set to become their most popular to date.
MetalMouth sent Gary Trueman to go and have a cosy chat with s...


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Tuesday, February 04, 2014

SKINDRED / SOIL / VIZA - Cambridge Junction 31/1/14

Skindred are the darlings of the UK rock scene right now.  Their new album Kill The Power  is selling by the bucket load.
Give them the mighty Soil and up and coming Viza as support and on paper this is a tour to drool over.  As it turned out on a wet night in Cambridge, that is a bit of an un...


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CHOKE THE PALM TREE - Hoax

“Saloons have been drunk dry, gunfights have taken place, cars destroyed and left in smouldering wrecks – and you’re feeling hammered and ready for a fight.”



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SONATA ARCTICA Guitarist Elias Viljanen Posts Update Regarding 'Pariah's Child'

Sonata Arctica will release their eighth full-length album Pariah’s Child on March 31st.
In the build up to its release date, the power metal titans are revealing a series of clips in which members of the band talk about the record.
The new clip features guitarist Elias...


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FRONTIERS ROCK FESTIVAL Announces First Ever Line-Up

Frontiers Records has announced the line-up for the inaugral Frontiers Rock Festival.
The three day event will take place at the Live Club in Trezzo (Milan), Italy from May 1st-3rd 2014. Click the poster below to see the line-up.


Tickets are on sale now.
They are priced at 59.00 EURO per day...


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PROSTITUTE DISFIGUREMENT Stream 'From Crotch To Crown' In Full

New death metal mayhem emerged today, in the sickeningly titled form of From Crotch To Crown, the new album from Dutch metallers Prostitute Disfigurement.

This is the group’s first full-length since 2008′s Descendants Of Depravity.
You can stream the whole album over at Decibel...


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TWELVE FOOT NINJA Break A World Record With Their Latest Video Single

Twelve Foot Ninja have released a new music video for the track Ain’t That A Bitch
A $45,000 target was set for the making of the video, but fans actually donated $52,600 – breaking the world record for the highest amount raised by a crowd funding campaign.

The new video features...


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Audio Interview With TRIVIUM Bassist Paulo Gregoletto

Just prior to their show at a packed out Brixton Academy on Sunday 2nd February , I had the opportunity to sit down for a brief chat with Trivum’s extremely friendly bassist, Paulo Gregoletto.
We mainly spoke about the bands sixth album, Vengeance Falls, but I also managed to glean some...


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Monday, February 03, 2014

Film Review: LAMB OF GOD - As The Palaces Burn

“As The Palaces Burn is really two films; the first, a very entertaining and funny view into the lives of the band’s fans and a collection of interviews with a group of guys who happily poke fun at themselves. The second is tragic.”



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Free Music Monday: LETHE

Lethe’s two track release from 2013 is available to download for free.



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NECROSIS - Catatonic Psychosis

The word ‘brutality’ is a bit of an umbrella term in the realm of heavy metal. In fact, it’s an umbrella term that gets banded about way too frequently.
Pretty much any band with an ounce of speed and heaviness gets branded with the ‘brutal’ badge these...


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Check Out A Grind Style Cover of Foo Fighters 'Everlong' By HIVESMASHER

In 1997, Foo Fighters released their smash second album The Colour and the Shape which contained the rather lovely Everlong.
Fast forward to October 2012 and Hivesmasher released their Gutter Choir album.
So what have these two things got in common? Did you spot that last track on Gutter Choir ...


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MESHUGGAH Celebrate 25 Years Of Mind-Twisting Metal

Meshuggah are celebrating 25 years of activity as a band in 2014, and are hinting at plans for special events and releases to mark the occasion.
The hugely influential progressive metal act from Sweden released their first EP in 1989.

Drummer Tomas Haake states:
“You try to wrap your...


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BOLT THROWER To Make Exclusive Appearance At DAMNATION 2014

Death metal titans Bolt Thrower will play their only UK show of 2014 in Damnation Festival’s headline slot.
The Coventry quintet, who haven’t performed on home soil since selling out London’s Forum in 2012, will play the Leeds event on Saturday, November 1, in their only UK...


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HORNETS To Release 'No Faith' EP In March 2014

Belfast foursome Hornets will release their new EP No Faith on March 31st 2014.
Leading up to the release date, the band will be making UK appearances – scroll to the bottom for a list (more will be announced soon).

Vocalist James McAuley describes the project:
“We never set out to make mu...


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DARKANE Release New Video For 'Mechanically Divine' As They Prepare To Tour With SOILWORK

Melodic death quintet Darkane have released a new music video for the single Mechanically Divine.
Darkane will be on tour with fellow Swedes Soilwork and System Divide this March. See further down for dates.


Darkane’s most recent album The Sinister Supremacy was released last year, and...


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THE WOUNDED KINGS Stream 'The Silence'

The Wounded Kings are streaming a new track from their forthcoming full-length Consolamentum with Revolver Magazine.
The title track was made available for streaming last month.

The Wounded Kings sound drowns psychedelic swirls and progressive songwriting in a deep pit of doom. Check out the...


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TOTAL METAL FESTIVAL Tickets On Sale From Today

Tickets for Total Metal Open Air Festival are now on sale.
The festival takes place from July 19th-20th 2014 in Bitonto, Italy.

Tickets are available from TicketOne, BookingShow and MetalTix networks.
Annihilator, Moonspell and Death Angel have already been confirmed to play, and other...


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MEGADETH, ANTHRAX And SLAYER For GRASPOP 2014, Plus 19 Other New Names

Another huge batch of bands have been confirmed for Graspop Metal Meeting 2014.
Among the names are three of the thrash ‘big four’: Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax.

The other newly confirmed acts are as follows:

Rob Zombie
Alice In Chains
Mastodon
Meshuggah
Satyricon
Gojira
...


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Swiss SUICIDIAL TENDENCIES Fan Dies In Stage Diving Incident

A fan has died from injuries sustained in a stage dive at a concert headlined by Suicidal Tendencies.
The January 22nd show was part of the ‘Persistence Tour’ that also featured Terror, Strife and Evergreen Terrace.
The newspaper Solothurner Zeitung reports that the 28-year-old fan...


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Saturday, February 01, 2014

AESTHETIC PERFECTION - 'Til Death

Creeping out of the darkness of Los Angeles, Aesthetic Perfection is the musical project of Daniel Graves. It was formed in 2000, and over the past 14 years the band have slowly clawed their way up to the top of the electronic music mountain. 
The question is this… does ‘Til D...


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BARREN WOMB Sign With Spartan Recordings; New Album Out March 11th

Norwegian hardcore act Barren Womb have signed up with Seattle based indie label Spartan Records.
They will release their début full-length album, The Sun’s Not Yellow, It’s Chicken on March 11th.

The record will be available digitally and on limited edition vinyl, which can be ...


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Just For Fun: DEATH METAL TURTLES

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FEgup_UUvc



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