Summer is coming to a close and so are the wallets of many avid concert-going metalheads. Festivals, cruises, and the infinite number of heavy metal concerts that have crossed the globe have stimulated our eardrums….and our bank accounts. If you’re feeling a bit of this pain but still can’t shake the aching desire to attend a concert, you are in ... Read More »
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Details for Highly-Anticipated METALOCALYPSE: DETHKLOK DETHALBUM III
Adult Swim’s Animated Aggressors to Release New Album in North America with CD/DVD Combo and Clean Version on October 16, 2012; Limited Edition Vinyl Follows on November 6 DETHKLOK returns this fall with Metalocalypse: Dethklok Dethalbum III, the highly-anticipated follow up album that fans of the animated band have been begging for. The stars of the Adult Swim series Metalocalypse will unleash 12 brand ... Read More »
Eluveitie, The Early Years (Deutsch)
Das 10-Jährige Bandjubiläum steht an! Und wie könnte man das besser feiern, als mit einer Neuauflage der ersten Werke (die EP Vên von 2003 und das Debütalbum Spirit von 2006), die die Band aufgenommen hat. Zugegeben, das klang anfangs doch relativ unspannend. Man denkt sich: “Brauche ich sowas?” Und ich muss sagen, ja, denn das Album ist nicht nur was für die absoluten Eluveitie-Fans, ... Read More »
Heavy Metal Women and The Midnight Chase
Hello there fellow metalheads! Have you been searching for some new tunes? I bet you have come across some pretty interesting albums over the summer, and making additions to your iPods. I’ll make a bold assumption here, but I’m going to say that most of your favorite bands are made up of epic manly dudes with veins flowing with liquid ... Read More »
Asking Alexandria Run Free!
In the world of post-hardcore, there no band quite like Asking Alexandria. These guys seemed to rise to fame in a short amount of time, producing 2 studio albums and 1 dub-step album. Fans have been wondering what would be next, craving for some fresh material. The dub-step album was a great release, but fans wanted the next heavy album. ... Read More »
POWERWOLF is now a Napalm Band!
Napalm Records is extremely happy to announce that POWERWOLF has joined their ranks! The release date for the new and yet-untitled long-player is tentatively scheduled for the summer of 2013. On December 15, the wolves will share the stage with IN EXTREMO, HELLOWEEN, and many more at the Knock Out Festival in Karlsruhe, Germany. Mattew Greywolf / Powerwolf: “We’re blessed ... Read More »
Sabaton Announces Rescheduled Tour Dates!
Bassist Pär Sundström of the Swedish band SABATON checks in during the band’s run through European summer festivals to announce the following: “Hello our American friends, we know you have been looking forward to this. As you know, we had to cancel a few shows on our last U.S. tour. Now we have some great news: we will do these shows ... Read More »
Prepare for Demonocracy!
Another death metal review? Well why not! This band is much different in the death metal genre, given that they originally started off as a deathcore band. From their Doom EP, to Ruination, to Demonocracy, this band has much to offer. If these albums don’t sound familiar, then you must have never heard of Job For A Cowboy! Their new ... Read More »
This Time It’s Personal! Periphery II Review
My metal brothers and sisters, I bring you something new in the metal world: Djent! Now I know when you all hear Djent, you probably think about Meshuggah and very strange time signatures in the music. Yes they set the grounds for this genre, but there is another name out there who is perfecting this genre. Periphery! Releasing their second ... Read More »
Devin Townsend Wants You in His Music Video
Alpha-Animal Devin Townsend wants you to be in his new video clip for “Lucky Animals” off his upcoming album Epicloud (due out September 18th in North America). In order to become part of the video, all you have to do is become an animal and film yourself, your friends or family while performing to “Lucky Animals.” Be animalistic, be creative, be funny, be ... Read More »