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Oderus Urungus has a few words for Dave Mustaine | Metal Insider
Head over to Metal Insider to read the full story: GWAR’s Oderus Urungus To Dave Mustaine: “Keep Your Fucking Mouth Shut” | Metal Insider. Earlier we pointed out some of Dave Mustaine’s thoughts on politics and social practices. Oderus is among the many who feel the need to point out that Dave Mustaine clearly has no idea what he’s talking about. Basically ... Read More »
Are you Baptized in Filth?
When Death Metal comes in mind, a lot of people might picture satanic, gory, and other dark themes. One band takes this genre to the next level, and use it to promote a more Christian message into this genre. You know who I am referring to: Impending Doom! This band from California just released their 5th studio album, Baptized in ... Read More »
A Review of Helvetios
In older times, a war was waged against the Gaulish tribes by the Roman empire. The Gaulish people fought back with heavy resistance against the Romans. The brutality of this story is told through Swiss Folk Metal band Eluveitie‘s new album, Helvetios. Helvetios is Eluveitie’s first ever concept album, and is an album that should not be ignored. This 17 ... Read More »
A Review of Stam1na’s Nocebo
Only a few months in the year, and the siege of great metal albums begin their assault on the market. These bands hail from all over the world, giving the fans what they need: heavy metal! And from the Scandinavian land of Finland comes one of the most diverse band, Stam1na. Stam1na had recently released their newest album Nocebo. The ... Read More »
Christopher Amott leaves Arch Enemy
Christopher Amott and the Swedish Extreme Metal band Arch Enemy have decided to cordially part ways. Although he was the guitarist for the band since the beginning in 1996, with a brief hiatus from 2005-2007, both Christopher and the rest of the band felt that it was best if he leaves the band. They released a statement regarding his departure: ... Read More »
Antti Hyyrynen talks with Talvi
Finland, the land of a thousand lakes, saunas, purely epic metal, and the birth place of Stam1na! Stam1na has just released their new album, Nocebo, earlier this month will be touring across Finland. The band has been one of the most popular bands in the the underground scene, and has toured all across Finland. Der Metal Krieger had the opportunity ... Read More »
Dave Mustaine Thinks Some African Women Need to “Put a Plug in It”
(Photo Credit: Reuters) Dave Mustaine, the lead singer and guitarist for Megadeth, has been called homophobic in the past with many citable sources in recent news. In an article published today, February 23, 2012, in LA Weekly, Dave commented on the conditions of African households: There’s so many houses without a dad that it’s just terrible. I mean, you know ... Read More »
Svartby’s Latest Release, Elemental Tales (2012)
It’s a good sign when you blast quality metal and you instantly have the urge to dance. Elemental Tales, the 2012 release from the Folk Metal band Svartby, is no exception. Despite being from Russia, the name Svartby finds its roots in the Swedish phrase meaning Blackvillage. Their previous two releases have been entirely sung in Swedish making Elemental Tales ... Read More »
Nekrogoblikon – Stench [2011]
Band: Nekrogoblikon Album: Stench Release: July 19, 2011 Genre: Melodic Death/Folk Metal Label: Goblin Records (Unsigned) Metal and mythology have long been fused together to create a plethora of musical experiences–some good, some bad. Amon Amarth, Finntroll, and Rhapsody of Fire are just a few examples of excellent bands that drive their music with mythology and the tales of old, ... Read More »