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Shadows Fall Singer Brian Fair Discusses His Impending Fatherhood

Liz Ramanand — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:22:22 +0000

Brian Fair of Shadows Fall is known as an energetic vocalist and performer onstage but he’s about to step into the role of new father as he and his wife are gearing up to be parents for the first time. While in his hometown for the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival we spoke to [...]

The Dillinger Escape Plan Stream New Album 'One of Us Is the Killer' in Full

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:50:32 +0000

The Dillinger Escape Plan's massively anticipated fifth studio album, 'One of Us Is the Killer,' is now available for streaming in full. The band has been teasing the release of the record since February of this year, and finally, you can now hear all 11 songs from the album, which is available for purchase today.

Baroness Relief Auction to Raise Funds After 2012 Bus Crash

Chad Childers — Sun, 12 May 2013 14:24:45 +0000

Last August, Baroness were involved in a bus crash that would forever change their lives. Their vehicle fell 30 feet off the freeway into the woods after crashing through a guardrail and three of the four band members were significantly injured. Knowing that a costly and lengthy recovery process was ahead, three of the band's cohorts -- sound engineer Jason "Loopy" Lupietuu, manager Rennie Jaffe and webmaster Nath Core -- began organizing a fundraising auction using their contacts to help the band.

Sepultura Planning to Release New Album in 2013

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:02:03 +0000

Brazilian thrash legends Sepultura have just revealed that they are about to enter the studio once again! Sepultura vocalist Derrick Green announced the band’s intent to release a new full-length album before the end of 2013, most likely during October or November. Sepultura received mostly positive reviews for their previous effort, ‘Kairos,’ which was unleashed [...]

Children of Bodom Unleash Lyric Video For New Song 'Transference'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Sun, 05 May 2013 14:23:25 +0000

Finnish melodic death metal band Children of Bodom have just released a lyric video for the new song ‘Transference.’ Bodom’s next full-length, ‘Halo of Blood,’ is set for release on June 11, but one piece of the upcoming 10-track record is available right now for your head banging pleasure. ‘Halo of Blood’ will be Children [...]

Dillinger Escape Plan Deliver Bloody Set at 2013 Golden Gods With Special Guest Chino Moreno

Chad Childers — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:40:53 +0000

The Dillinger Escape Plan played a hard-hitting set at the 2013 Revolver Golden Gods last night (May 2), with frontman Greg Puciato bleeding profusely from his forehead during the performance. Easily one of the night’s most intriguing guest appearances came when Deftones‘ Chino Moreno joined the band for a fully rocked out version of Depeche Mode‘s ‘Behind the Wheel.’ During the song, Puciato [...]

Overkill + Kreator Announce Co-Headlining 2013 North American Tour with Warbringer

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:48:01 +0000

Another face-melting thrash tour will invade North American venues in the coming months. New Jersey thrash legends Overkill will co-headline dates with German thrash masters Kreator with opening act Warbringer in tow, making for one of the most must-see metal tours of 2013.

Children of Bodom Release Song 'Transference' From Upcoming 'Halo of Blood' Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:34:26 +0000

Finnish metal heroes Children of Bodom have just unleashed the first full song from their upcoming 2013 full-length, ‘Halo of Blood.’ ‘Transference’ is a ripping new Bodom track and it’s now available for download on iTunes. ‘Halo of Blood’ will be Children of Bodom’s eighth disc, and having heard the full album already, we’ve got [...]

Metalcore Band, Motionless in White, to Play the Backroom in Abilene on May 24th

Frank Pain — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:30:39 +0000

"Intense" and "Intricate" are two words that can easily describe Pennsylvania Metalcore band, Motionless in White. Their music is adrenaline pumping and heart pounding and their live show is creative and visually stimulating. Combine the two and you have an experience that doesn't come around that often, so take advantage of the chance you get to see them on May 24th at the Backroom in Abilene.

The Dillinger Escape Plan Release Music Video for 'When I Lost My Bet'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:53:58 +0000

New Jersey chaos band the Dillinger Escape Plan have pulled the top off a video for 'When I Lost My Bet.' As expected from Dillinger, the band didn't just shoot a simple video of them jamming in an abandoned warehouse. This clip is as deranged visually as it is sonically, creating a quintessential Dillinger Escape Plan experience.

Every Time I Die Abandon Gig Mid-Performance After Gunshots Fired

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:38:10 +0000

Every Time I Die were forced to abandon their set mid-performance on April 13 after gunshots were fired during Day One of the JAMboree festival in Toledo, Ohio. JAMboree has entered its fourth year as a music festival, boasting Every Time I Die as headliners for the fest’s first day and Hatebreed as closers for [...]

DragonForce Book Studio Time in May to Start Recording New Album

Chad Childers — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:43:30 +0000

DragonForce now have one full album under their belt with new frontman Marc Hudson and are moving full steam ahead toward their second disc with the singer. In a new update, the band reveals that writing has finished on their second album with Hudson and recording will begin in May.

Amon Amarth Unveil New Album Title, Artwork + Mayhem Festival Off-Date Shows

Chad Childers — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:49:25 +0000

Amon Amarth are one step closer to their next release, as the band revealed the title and the album art for their upcoming disc. 'Deceiver of the Gods' arrives in June via Metal Blade Records. In addition, the group has moved to fill in some of the space between Mayhem Festival performances by announcing a handful of "off-date" shows for July and August.

Arch Enemy Cancel 2013 European Festival Dates Due to 'Private Family Matters'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:02:27 +0000

Swedish metal titans Arch Enemy have unfortunately been forced to cancel all of their upcoming European festival dates. The official reason for the cancellation has been attributed to “private family matters” and Arch Enemy will likely stay off the road until 2014. Arch Enemy went worldwide to perform their signature brand of melodic death metal [...]

Sepultura Land Ross Robinson + Steve Evetts to Produce New Album

Chad Childers — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 13:06:36 +0000

Sepultura may have spent a good portion of 2012 on the road, but 2013 finds the band back in the studio working on their next record. The Brazilian metal masterminds are starting to get things in order for their next disc, beginning with the choices of Ross Robinson and Steve Evetts to produce their upcoming release.

Exodus Squash Rumors of Guitarist Gary Holt Joining Slayer Full-Time

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:48:14 +0000

Legendary shredder Gary Holt has been the center of much discussion lately, as the thrash guitarist has continued to split his time between his main band Exodus and his guest spot in Slayer. Exodus were recently forced to cancel their spot at this year's Maryland Death Fest, and of course, the rumors of Holt's departure began to fly. To combat said rumors, the band has posted an official statement about the festival cancellation, revealing that Holt needed to take care of his "seriously ill" father.

Napalm Death, Black Dahlia Murder + Paradise Lost Musicians Share Passion For 'Evil Dead' Films

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:02:29 +0000

Bringing out the real-life killer in a hardcore horror movie fanatic is a simple practice -- all you have to do is remake an iconic horror film, and suddenly giant men in Jason masks are chasing you with machetes in hand. Remaking a classic horror film is often a practice more evil and psychotic than the genre's most bloodthirsty villains, but the modern adaptation of 'Evil Dead' is said to have broken the tragic cycle of creative failure. In that spirit, several metal musicians recently came together to offer their thoughts on the original 'Evil Dead' films, along with the 2013 re-imagining.

Meshuggah Reveal Unnerving Animated Video For 'I Am Colossus'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:43:40 +0000

Swedish extreme metallers Meshuggah have just released a third music video from the band’s 2012 full-length, ‘Koloss.’ This time, ‘I Am Colossus,’ the opening track from ‘Koloss,’ has been chosen for a music video, and fans may be surprised by the Tool-like intricacies of the clip. Though MTV, VH1 and other once-music-based channels hardly focus [...]

Every Time I Die, Chelsea Grin, Veil of Maya, Terror + More Confirmed for 2013 All Stars Tour

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:07:41 +0000

A huge lineup has just been announced for the 2013 All Stars Tour. Coming from many different 'core' backgrounds, the package tour will feature Every Time I Die as headliners, along with Chelsea Grin, Veil of Maya, Terror + many more.

Judas Priest to Release 'Epitaph' Live Blu-ray / DVD

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:50:50 +0000

Heavy metal gods Judas Priest have just announced that they will be releasing the new concert Blu-ray/DVD, ‘Epitaph.’ The upcoming release documents Priest’s final 23-song performance of their monstrous 50-week ‘Epitaph’ world tour, which concluded last year at London’s HMV Hammersmith Apollo. ‘Epitaph’ is set for release on May 28, almost exactly one year since [...]