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4.20 is known for a few things, namely marijuana and Hitler’s birthday. However, this 4.20, we were treated to something a bit more special. My local gastropub in beautiful Upland, CA, Limerick’s Tavern, held a fantastic tap takeover from the wonderful brew guru’s in Escondido’s Stone Brewing.   Now let me break it down with what goodies they brought to ... Read More »

Keep in mind fellow metal heads, I am not keen on live albums. I feel that live is a title that should be enjoyed physically in the pit, or in bowels of the venue, listening and observing the masters of music at work. So when I woke up today to see Arkona had a live album, I had a bit ... Read More »

The forerunners of Power Metal have created another masterpiece. Stratovarius, a power metal band nearly 20 years in the making have debuted a new album and corresponding sound that will silence all critics which once hailed these legends of  metal as done for. Band: Stratovarius Album: Nemesis Genre: Power Metal Label: Armoury Release Date: February 26, 2013 Anyone familiar with the ... Read More »

You know you are in hallowed grounds when your name is in the same sentence as Wintersun, Necrophagist, and Duke Nukum Forever.  Artist: The Faceless Genre: Technical Death Metal Album: Autotheism Label: Sumerian Records Release: August 14, 2012 Except this time, The Faceless, are here to play. Autotheism is here, and it is every bit we have come to love ... Read More »

I am sure you hear the phrase all star constantly. Whether it applies to sports or reviews, it’s still used with the same purpose, to represent the cream of the crop. Take the All Stars tour for example. It is a show that contains many bands we have come to enjoy on a single, all-inclusive bill. Bands such as  Suicide ... Read More »

Webpage Containing the Review to Preserve its Possessor Against Mediocrity from He who Listens to Metal. Are you a fan of tongue twisters? So are we. In fact, we are so keen on them, we are giving you enthusiasts out there a review of Nile’s latest, tongue twisting antics. Band: Nile Album: At the Gate of Sethu Genre: Death Metal Label: Nuclear ... Read More »

Do as Ex Deo does. It is time to break out the heavy metal [armor].  Ex Deo is back with their highly anticipated album, Caligvla. Now as we have seen with the past works of Ex Deo, its is empowering and brings us as legionnaires who are commanded by Maurizio Iacono of Kataklysm fame. Band: Ex Deo Album: Caligvla Genre: Death Metal ... Read More »

Hello guys, I am here talking about a recent tour I had the chance to cover. It was the Scream It Like You Mean It! tour that covered much of the United States and gave the best of the metalcore world time to flex their muscles. The bill itself was loaded with goodies. The headliner for this tour was primarily Attack Attack!. ... Read More »

It is that time again. Time to dust off the t-shirt that will make your grandmothers faint. It is Dying Fetus time. This album, Reign Supreme is the seventh of the illustrious shredder’s careers, and proof alone that they are amongst the supreme bands in the genre. Band: Dying Fetus Album: Reign Supreme Genre: Death Metal Label: Relapse Records Release ... Read More »

You know your band shreds when you can measure blood with inches rather the traditional sense of volume. Yes, that is right, we are talking about those crazy Canucks in 3 Inches of Blood. And no the title is not exactly about prolonging our mutual enjoyment of listening to aggressive and awe-inspiring metal music, it is their new album: Long ... Read More »