Guitarist/songwriter Ivar Bjørnson of the Norwegian masters of progressive/experimental metallers ENSLAVED has issued the following statement: “It is with great enthusiasm we can announce these European dates of our ‘Circling Above and Within Tour’! Ash clouds, however metal and majestic they might be, put a stop to our planned U.K.…
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SYMPHONY X OFFER NEW ALBUM UPDATE
North America’s progressive metal gods SYMPHONY X have recently entered the studio to begin recording drum tracks for the band’s Nuclear Blast debut and follow-up to 2007’s Paradise Lost, tentatively due before the end of the year. According to the band’s webmaster, “[guitarist] Michael J. Romeo said that the drums…
Japanese Thrash Metal Pioneers, SACRIFICE’s ‘Crest Of Black’ to be released on CD for the first time
Still cited as influences by the younger generations (you can find Joel Grind of TOXIC HOLOCAUST having this album pictured on his MySpace!), this masterpiece of Japanese Heavy Metal by SACRIFICE will finally be available on CD for the first time in July. “Crest Of Black” was originally released in…
DEVIN TOWNSEND Announces First Ever Solo Headlining Tour; Special VIP Packages and Presale Ticket Info
One of metal’s most intriguing, ominous and immensely talented figures, the mighty Devin Townsend, is extremely excited to announce that for the first time in his solo career he will be embarking on a headlining tour. This will be a special evening exploring a 15 year musical journey with Townsend performing…
ANATAGONIST Announce Track Listing Guest Appearances
Southern California’s ANTAGONIST has announced the track listing of their new full length, “World In Decline,” on Prosthetic Records. The album will feature guest vocal appearances from ARSONISTS GET ALL THE GIRLS’ vocalist, Jared Monette on two tracks and label mate, John Strachan of THE FUNERAL PYRE is featured on…
New video from Richard Christy on MetalBlade.tv! Charred Walls Of The Damned tour begins July 1st!
New video from Richard Christy on MetalBlade.tv! Charred Walls Of The Damned tour begins July 1st! In a new video on Metal Blade TV, Richard Christy discusses his new drum set from Ddrum and the rest of his gear from Sabian, Aquarian, Vater, Axis and Gator Cases. The video can…
BLACK SKIES: North Carolina Doom Brigade Issue Tour Update
North Carolina doom brigade, BLACK SKIES, who announced their US tour throughout July earlier this month have added three more confirmed dates to the trek. Those dates include June 12 at Jambalaya in Arcata, CA , June 19 at The Nightmare in Dallas, TX and July 21 at Checkpoint Charlie’s…
SOILWORK: Band Answers Questions from Fans
Guitarist, songwriter & producer Peter Wichers of the Godfathers of Swedish modern metal SOILWORK, answered a series of questions from fans regarding the band’s upcoming album The Panic Broadcast and all things SOILWORK! Check it out at: PART 1 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvJY6b0PO1c[/youtube] PART 2 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk9Y5eE_Rkk[/youtube] PART 3 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9qJI-rsmLU[/youtube]
GWAR TO RELEASE TWO SXSW VIDEO SEGMENTS ON METAL BLADE TV!
Coming at you straight from Antarctica, galactic gut-punchers GWAR are releasing two hilarious video segments recorded at SXSW on METAL BLADE TV! The videos feature the almighty GWAR parading the streets of Austin, TX and interacting with their unfamiliar surroundings. The first video will debut on METAL BLADE TV today,…
EXCLUSIVE CLIP FROM CLASSIC ALBUMS: BLACK SABBATH – PARANOID DVD RELEASED
On June 29th, Classic Albums: Black Sabbath – Paranoid will be released on DVD and Blu-ray. Eagle Rock Entertainment’s acclaimed and award-winning Classic Albums series will uncover the story of the making of this landmark heavy metal collection. Black Sabbath: Classic Albums – Paranoid is released, just in time for…
DIRGE WITHIN ANNOUNCE DATES WITH 36 CRAZYFISTS
(New York, NY) – DIRGE WITHIN have announced new summer tour dates with 36 Crazyfists. Dates will run in secondary markets through the end of July into early August. Ticket and additional info can be found at: www.myspace.com/dirgewithin 7/28 Albany, NY @ Bogies 7/30 Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection…
DEATHGASM REINTRODUCES BLASPHERIAN’s ALLEGIANCE TO THE WILL OF DAMNATION
In 2007 Houston’s BLASPHERIAN released an iniquitous EP of death metal dread called Allegiance to the Will of Damnation that was coveted far and wide. In recognition of the need to satisfy the thirst of new fans and BLASPHERIAN diehards alike, Deathgasm Records brings you a reissue of the EP,…
WHITESNAKE – New Drummer Announced
June 2010 – WHITESNAKE have officially announced that bassist URIAH DUFFY & drummer CHRIS FRAZIER are going their separate ways from the band after a fun filled & successful journey together. WHITESNAKE wish URIAH & CHRIS every success in pursuing their individual musical careers & express their sincere gratitude for…
GODFLESH ‘STREETCLEANER’ REISSUE OUT NOW IN EUROPE
STREETCLEANER, the seminal 1989 album from British industrial metal pioneers GODFLESH, has been reissued and is out now on CD in Europe in a deluxe digipak. GODFLESH’s second release, STREETCLEANER proved to be one of the band’s most successful albums, cementing their status as one of the most influential industrial…
Re-release of the only album by Sorrow out in August
Metal Mind Productions presents a re-release of the only studio album by the American death/doom metal band Sorrow. Sorrow’s history is a by-the-book example of a band who had genuine talent, but just weren’t lucky enough to survive the avalanche of metal releases in the early 90’s. Today, the group’s…