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Month: November 2018

Overkill Prepare to Unleash “The Wings of War”

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Thrash legends Overkill have just announced an upcoming studio album, one that will make for the 19th full-length in the band’s lengthy discography. The Wings of War, recorded and engineered by Overkill’s own D.D. Verni and Dave Linsk, along with Chris “Zeuss” Harris on mixing and mastering, is set to be out on February 22nd, 2019 via Nuclear Blast. Here’s some of what frontman Bobby Blitz has to say about the new record: “…I think what we accomplished here is a new, upgraded Overkill that embraced the new chemistry, while taking our roots into the present. The new formula produced […]

Last In Line to Release “II” in 2019

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Last in Line has just unleashed a brand-new music video to coincide with the announcement of their upcoming second album, II. The track is “Landslide”, and you can check it out right here. Drummer Vinny Appice sums up the sound of the band and new record by saying, “I always sound like me. Viv [Campbell] and I have been playing together for years and have the same feel and pulse and attitude. Now with Phil [Soussan] on bass, he allows a more melodic approach on the bass parts making the songs even more interesting. He fits in perfectly being from […]

Children of Bodom Prepare Fans to be “Hexed”

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Children of Bodom have a spell in store for their fans with the upcoming release of their latest studio full-length, Hexed. With 11 new tracks of Bodom originality, plus a few live tracks and a remix, Hexed will make for the tenth studio album for these Finnish Metallers, recorded in Danger Johnny Studios alongside co-producer Mikko Karmila (I Worship Chaos, Halo Of Blood, Hatebreeder, Follow the Reaper & Hate Crew Deathroll). March 8th, 2019 marks the date of release on Nuclear Blast – check out: https://www.facebook.com/childrenofbodom for updates along the way.

Visions of Atlantis to Release Live Album Focused on “The Deep & The Dark”

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Symphonic Power Metallers Visions of Atlantis have something new on the way, in the form of a live album set for early 2019. Entitled The Deep & The Dark Live @ Symphonic Metal Nights, the twelve-track album focused on the band’s latest release, The Deep & The Dark, will be out February 22nd, 2019 on Napalm Records. Visions of Atlantis has plenty of touring coming up, with several South American dates following their appearance on the 70,000 Tons of Metal Cruise, and a European tour in support of Kamelot and Evergrey to follow. https://www.facebook.com/visionsofatlantisofficial has all the info. 

Cradle of Filth Returns to North America with “Cryptoriana” in 2019

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Cradle of Filth is preparing for a grand return to North America as these Extreme Metallers continue to support their latest release, Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness of Decay. Following up on a successful US and Canadian run earlier this year, this time around, Cradle of Filth will present Cryptoriana – The Second Coming of Vice World Tour 2019, running throughout March and April of 2019. Along for the ride will be Wednesday 13 and Raven Black, making for an overall theatrical night of dark Metal. All the info and a full listing of upcoming tour dates can be found via: […]

Hatebreed Announces 25th Anniversary Tour

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Hatebreed is approaching their 25th Anniversary as we head into 2019, with the Hardcore Metallers preparing for a large-scale tour to celebrate this landmark. April 2019 will mark the start of the 25th Anniversary Tour, as Hatebreed brings special guests Obituary, Cro-Mags (both of which Hatebreed has covered over the years), Terror, and Fit For An Autopsy on board for the first leg of the run. So far, dates from 4/4-4/20 are confirmed, covering the Midwest and East Coast, and the tour’s second leg will be announced in the near future. Find all the info on the confirmed dates and […]

Joyous Wolf Premieres New Music Video Covering a Classic

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SoCal Rockers Joyous Wolf have had a busy year so far, active on the road with festival dates, tour support slots, and even a gig alongside Slash feat. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. The recent Roadrunner Records signees have now unleashed a brand-new music video featuring their cover of a not-so-brand-new track – Mountain’s “Mississippi Queen”. You can check out the official video, cowbell and all, via the band’s Official YouTube Channel. Joyous Wolf’s cover of “Mississippi Queen” is one half of a two-part single released earlier this fall, with the original song “Slow Hand” forming the B-side. The digital […]

Bowl For Ronnie Raises $74,000 For Ronnie James Dio Cancer Fund

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Not too long ago, on October 25th, the Fourth Annual “Bowl For Ronnie” Celebrity Bowling Tournament took place in Studio City, CA, with a wealth of well-known names from the Rock and Metal worlds coming out to participate and support the cause, raising money for the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund. This year, the event broke a record by raising a total of $74,000 for the organization named after the well-loved Metal icon. Rockers, personalities (including host Eddie Trunk), sponsors, fans and supporters alike all gathered to make this happen, setting a high standard for next […]

Vinnie Paul Memorial Celebration Takes Place in Las Vegas

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It’s no secret that the late Vinnie Paul (RIP) loved Las Vegas, the place he called home. One particular club in a corner of Sin City honored this proud resident posthumously with a shrine dedicated to him, just inside The Golden Tiki. This isn’t the first that the tiki-themed bar and hangout spot off the Strip has done something in honor of the Pantera/Hellyeah heavy metal drummer – last year, their “Cabinet of Curiosities” collection of celebrity shrunken heads by Smithsonian artist Terry Barr grew with the addition of Vinnie Paul’s shrunken head, in true tiki culture fashion. This week, […]

All That Remains Release “Victim of the Disease” and Reveal Future Plans

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All That Remains released their ninth studio album just last week, with a heavy heart surrounding this release for the band and fans alike in light of the recent passing of Founder/Lead Guitarist Oli Herbert. Frontman Philip Labonte says the following of the release and the band’s future plans: “Losing Oli has been a tremendous blow to the core of ATR, but I know he wouldn’t want anything other than for us to continue. He loved this record so much — it’s some of our best work. We look forward to sharing the music with everyone — seeing our fans from the […]

Jinjer to Release New EP

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Jinjer is on their way to the release of a brand-new EP as a highly-anticipated follow up to the recent reissue of Cloud Factory. Micro will mark the first new studio release from Jinjer since 2016’s King of Everything, and a taste of the 5-track EP has already been revealed to the world in the form of its first single and opening track, “Ape”, which you can check out via the Napalm Records Official YouTube Channel right here. The single is also available via iTunes (affiliate link). Bassist Eugene says of the release: “Nearly two and a half years since releasing and […]