Monday, April 29, 2013

Iron Maiden Trooper Beer

Iron Maiden Trooper Beer Is Basically Taking Over The World:


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Amorphis Interview

Amorphis Interview:
Circle is the latest effort from the legendary Finnish melodic death metal band Amorphis. I caught up with guitarist Tomi Koivusaari for a conversation about the new album, working with producer Peter Tagtgren, upcoming tours, his take on the decline of the music, the band's new bourbon sauce and other topics.
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"Best Death Albums

Best Death Albums:


The Death To All tour is going on now, paying tribute to the influential band and its late founder Chuck Schuldiner. The tour lineup includes guitarist Paul Masvidal, bassist Steve Di Giorgio, and drummer Sean Reinert, plus guest vocalist/guitarist Max Phelps of Cynic/Exist.  In their nearly 15 year existence, Death released a string of great albums. Here are our choices for their top five.
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Sunday, April 28, 2013

NTV’nin “Mastermind” yarışmasında heavy metal soruları

NTV’nin “Mastermind” yarışmasında heavy metal soruları: 15'te 15.
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Study Shows Anxiety And Depression Runs Rampant Among Metal Fans

High Anxiety (album)
High Anxiety (album) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Study Shows Anxiety And Depression Runs Rampant Among Metal Fans:
Ugh, I'm not even going to write a solid lead for this article- I'm too sad being brutal. So usually when you think metal head, you think things like "way pissed off" and "super brutal," but depressed and anxious? That's what the studies are saying! According to the article published in the Pacific Standard Magazine- An analysis ...
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

The Physics of Mosh Pits at Heavy Metal Concerts

The Physics of Mosh Pits at Heavy Metal Concerts (Explained by Cornell Grad Students):
Speaking at the American Physical Society last month, Matthew Bierbaum, a Cornell grad student, presented a talk called “Collective Motion at Heavy Metal Concerts,” where he made the case that physics is everywhere, even in a mosh pit at a heavy metal show. Along with three other Cornell researchers, Bierbaum has analyzed and modeled the collective motions of moshers in various YouTube concert videos (like the one below) and discovered that “dancers collide with each other randomly and at a distribution of speeds that resembles particles in a two-dimensional gas,” writes Lauren Wolfe in Chemical & Engineering News.
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Kurt Cobain’s Isolated Vocal Track From ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit,’ 1991

Kurt Cobain’s Isolated Vocal Track From ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit,’ 1991:
In 1991, Nirvana’s Nevermind album exploded into mainstream popular culture like–as one writer describes it– “a grenade detonating in your car radio.” The album, and the Seattle-based grunge rock movement it emerged from, was like a booster shot of 70s punk attitude into heavy metal, sweeping away the hedonism and vanity of 80s bands like Quiet Riot and Mötley Crüe. The song that epitomized the new attitude, for many, was the opening track of Nevermind, “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” with its explosive expression of youthful alienation:
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Sunday, April 21, 2013

Rob Zombie’s ‘The Lords Of Salem’ Is Out In Cinemas

Rob Zombie’s ‘The Lords Of Salem’ Is Out In Cinemas TODAY! Here’s An Exclusive Clip:


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Alice In Chains ‘Stone’ Video

Alice In Chains ‘Stone’ Video:
Alice In Chains
Alice In Chains have unveiled the video for brand new track Stone!
AIC release new album The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here on May 27.

Van Halen’s David Lee Roth On What Caused His 90s Career Nosedive: “Two Words: Kurt Cobain.”

Van Halen’s David Lee Roth On What Caused His 90s Career Nosedive: “Two Words: Kurt Cobain.”:

DLR (second left) with his Van Halen chums
Blabbermouth has reported on a pretty candid interview given by Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth in which the legendary singer discusses his somewhat unsuccessful stint in the 90s. As it turns out, he’s one of them that reckons it’s all grunge’s fault.
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Bon Jovi, one of the Highest Paid Musicians in 2012

Highest Paid Musicians in 2012 – Bon Jovi: Highest Paid Musicians Bon Jovi is one of the highest paid bands of 2012 having grossed $200 million in 2012 by playing 74 shows over a 12 month period. The [...]
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HIM ‘Tears On Tape’ Video

HIM ‘Tears On Tape’ Video:

HIM: back in 2013

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Deftones Statement On Chi Cheng: “He Will Always Be Here Because Of Love”

Deftones Statement On Chi Cheng: “He Will Always Be Here Because Of Love”:
Chi Cheng of Deftones
Chi Cheng: 1970~2013
Deftones have posted a moving statement on the tragic passing of bassist Chi Cheng, who left us on Sunday morning after a lengthy and brave battle for life after being involved in a serious car accident in 2008.
“There are so many things I can say, and yet at this moment, none of it matters or compares to the loss everyone feels,” says guitarist Stephen Carter.  “There will be a hole in our lives where Chi once was.  But that will be filled everyday with all of our love and memories we all have in our heart.  He will always be here because of love. It’s time we all give our love and best, and do our best to love.  Especially ourselves, Chi would want that for everyone. All our healing will begin with love.  I love you Chi.
“Stephen, for Deftones.”

Many friends of the band, including members of Slipknot, Machine Head, Rage Against The Machine and Lamb Of God, have offered their condolences and tributes..........
To read more tributes, head over to Blabbermouth.

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"Rock/Metal World Reacts To Deftones’ Chi Cheng Passing Away

Rock/Metal World Reacts To Deftones’ Chi Cheng Passing Away:
Chi Cheng of Deftones
Chi Cheng 1970~2013
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Black Sabbath To Release New Single ‘God Is Dead?’

Black Sabbath To Release New Single ‘God Is Dead?’ This Week, Post New Studio Clip:


The first single from the opus, God Is Dead?, will be released this week. THIS. ACTUAL. WEEK. Be excited, ladies and gentlemen. Black Sabbath are indeed officially back.
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Free Download: Amon Amarth Release New Track ‘Deceiver Of The Gods’

Amon Amarth Release New Track ‘Deceiver Of The Gods’ For Free Download:

Amon Amarth: Back in 2013
Swedish Viking melodeath crew Amon Amarth have released a brand new track for free download! Deceiver Of The Gods is taken from the album of the same name, out this summer via Metal Blade. Our prediction: Vikings ‘n’ shit.
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"Five Finger Death Punch’s New Album To Feature “Unexpected Special Guests”

Five Finger Death Punch’s New Album To Feature “Unexpected Special Guests”:

Five Finger Death Punch: Going for gold at our awards
Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Zoltan Bathory has offered a pretty tantalising update on the progress of their new album, which is the follow-up to 2011′s American Capitalist  and due out this summer.
Check out a Tweet from the man himself below:
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

"My Chemical Romance – RIP?

Blogs Of War: My Chemical Romance – RIP?:

MCR: Gone but not forgotten, whatever you think of them
The recent news that My Chemical Romance are calling it quits after over a decade together was met with hysterical dismay by their biggest fans and vitriolic jubilation by their fiercest critics. But should we really be rejoicing in the demise of a band that undeniably changed the landscape of heavy music – and arguably for the better? Tom Doyle investigates…
So then, My Chemical Romance have announced their decision to split some 12 years after lead singer and mischief-maker-in-chief Gerard Way formed the band in the wake of the September 11th attacks.  Now that the dust has had a chance to settle, what better time to have a look at why MCR were such an important band in the story of the last decade of rock music and why metal fans, whether you like the music they produced or not, ought to care about the New Jersey quintet?

Firstly, they were a band with a firm grasp on the concept of spectacle. Their penchant for military regalia owed more than a little to Iron Maiden and the pomp and circumstance they brought to their at times knockabout punk gave it a widescreen appeal that took them to stadia across the globe – they weren’t nicknamed “Queen Day” for no reason. This is why Metal Hammer were the first mag in the UK to put them on our cover; because we could see what everyone would eventually see, that they were turning what they had into something greater than the sum of its parts.

MCR on the cover of Hammer back in 2007
Another crucial facet of MCR’s enduring charm was the role they fulfilled for their fans throughout their career. Every now and then a genuinely tribalising band come along; in the world of metal for the last 15+ years it has been Slipknot, in the world of pop-punk and ‘emo’ (or whatever you want to call it) it was MCR. These bands induce something in their fans beyond the regular adoration. To call one of these bands your own feels defining and all-consumingly powerful. Maggots and The MCRmy – not so dissimilar.
That tribalism can be a powerful force for self-definition, but be under no illusions, it is quality that is ultimately the most important thing, regardless of what specific creed of rock music the band in question are from. Hammer straddles many of those creeds; from power metal to powerviolence and beyond, it is only right that we take an embracing rather than exclusive stance.

MCR were a genuinely vital band and capable on their day of winning over fans from all corners of our diverse family. As a lover of music (as each one of you reading this surely is), it is important not to get bogged down in the seemingly ever more divided lines of sub-genre warfare. That way, dogma lies. Put it this way: apples are lovely, but you wouldn’t want to eat them all the time, would you? There’s nothing wrong with trying an orange every once in a while.
Maybe even more important than all of this, though, is the band’s relationship with the ‘mainstream press’. When vile hate rag The Daily Mail set its sights on tarring Chem’s fans as a cult of self-harming devil worshippers, it was no different to Christians Against Slipknot or Tipper Gore having a pop at Dee Snider. What was heartening to see was a group of fans, some very young, prepared to stand up for themselves and what they believed in – the right to listen to whatever they wanted to and express themselves however they see fit.

MCR’s penchant for military-inspired garb and sense of showmanship in the ‘Black Parade’ era drew comparisons to everyone from Queen to Marilyn Manson
They marched and they caused a fuss and exposed the Mail as the reactionary prats that they are – “Long live The Black Parade, we’ll listen to what we fucking want”. MCR fans weren’t prepared to take any shit, and for that we should all salute them. That’s what rock music is all about; an outsider culture that we should all be ready to stand up for and defend. My Chemical Romance mobilised this intense feeling of belonging in a new generation of fans, and for that alone they should be applauded.
Do you agree with Tom’s thoughts? Are MCR are band that we, as rock fans, should embrace? Head over to our Facebook page and let us know what you think.
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"Ghost: ‘Infestissumam’ Track-By-Track Guide Part 1

Ghost: ‘Infestissumam’ Track-By-Track Guide Part 1:

Ghost, featuring some Nameless Ghouls.
Mighty occultists Ghost release new album Infestissumam on April 15 via Loma Vista, and a couple of Nameless Ghouls have offered a track-by-track breakdown of the opus.
Here’s Part 1…

"VIDEO: Black Sabbath ’13′ Reviewed!

VIDEO: Black Sabbath ’13′ Reviewed!:
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Black Sabbath: back in black…sabbath
Black Sabbath release their long-awaited new album 13 this June, and a select few were invited to hear the opus in full for the very first time at The Montalban in Los Angeles, California, this past Wednesday (April 10).
Artisan News have posted a special video review, which you can check out below (although, obviously, if you want the very best 13 review, we’ll have it for you in an upcoming issue)…

13 will serve as the first Sabbath album to feature Messrs Osbourne, Iommi and Butler in 35 years, with the heavy metal godfathers heading out to Europe on the following dates this winter:

Black Sabbath European tour 2013

Nov 20: Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland

Nov 22: Friends Arena, Stockholm, Sweden

Nov 24: Telenor Arena, Oslo, Norway

Nov 26: Forum, Denmark, Copenhagen

Nov 28: Ziggo Dome, Holland, Amsterdam

Nov 30: Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany

Dec 2: Bercy, Paris, France

Dec 5: Fiera Arena, Milan, Italy

Dec 7: 02 Arena, Prague, Czech Republic

Dec 10: 02 Arena, London, UK

Dec 12: Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Ireland

Dec 14: Arena, Sheffield, UK

Dec 16: Hydro, Glasgow, UK

Dec 18: Arena, Manchester, UK

Dec 20: LG Arena, Birmingham, UK
If you’re not at least one, you are a humongous wang. Humongous.
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"Killswitch Engage Interview

Killswitch Engage Interview:


After the exit of longtime vocalist Howard Jones, the path of Killswitch Engage seemed unclear. They went back to their roots, bringing back Jesse Leach, who left the band a decade ago. His return has seemed to energize the band, which is evident on their latest album Disarm The Descent. I chatted with Leach about how the reunion came about, the recording of the new album, his thoughts on singing Jones' songs, the future of Times Of Grace and other topics.
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The Black Dahlia Murder Go ‘Into The Everblack’

The Black Dahlia Murder Go ‘Into The Everblack’:
The Black Dahlia Murder: Everblack
The Black Dahlia Murder have released Into The Everblack, the first track form upcoming album Everblack. Hear it below.
The follow-up to 2011′s Ritual is due for release on June 10 via Metal Blade.
And its opening track, In Hell Is Where She Waits For Me, finally covers the subject of the killing from which the band took their name.
Frontman Trevor Strnad says: “This one is for the fans – they’ve been asking for this to happen for a long time. The story takes place at Elizabeth Short’s rain drenched funeral, where her killer is in attendance… just one of the many macabre tales woven into the fabric of Everblack.
“Subterranean flesh-farming vampires, vine rape, Jeffery Dahmer, amputation… it’s all here! With this sixth slab of sickness I tried my best to honour the band’s legacy and write lyrics that will keep the legions of horror fiends perspiring with fear.”
Preorder the album here.

Into The Everblack tracklist

01. In Hell Is Where She Waits For Me

02. Goat Of Departure

03. Into The Everblack

04. Raped In Hatred By Vines Of Thorn

05. Phantom Limb Masturbation

06. Control

07. Blood Mine

08. Every Rope a Noose

09. Their Beloved Absentee

10. Map Of Scars

Dave Lombardo Not Focusing On Slayer Any More

Dave Lombardo Not Focusing On Slayer Any More:
Dave Lombardo of Slayer
New focus: Dave Lombardo
Dave Lombardo hasn’t given up hope of returning to Slayer – but he’s not hanging about to see if it happens.
The drummer was suddenly dropped ahead of the band’s Australian tour last month. Bandmate Kerry King said he made the decision at the last minute following a contractual dispute, but added that Tom Araya had been concerned about the situation for some time.
He was replaced by Jon Dette, who played with the thrash giants for a stint in the 90s.
Now Rock Overdose reports details of an upcoming interview in which Lombardo explains “He would like to be with Slayer, he would like to be in the band, but at the moment he doesn’t know how things will evolve, so all he can do is wait and see.”
As a result he regards side project Philm as his “main band” and he’s also reactivating former outfit Grip Inc, with new frontman Casey Chaos of Amen.
Slayer continue to operate with Gary Holt of Exodus standing in for spider-bite victim Jeff Hanneman, with talk recently moving towards the possibility of the change of guitarist becoming permanent.

Sunday, April 14, 2013

SODOM -A New Song

SODOM Stigmatize You With A New Song:
A little over 30 years after their inception, Sodom are still kicking a whole metric ton of ass with their new song "Stigmatized." Well damn! I've never really checked out the band beyond hearing a track of two on their 1989 album Agent Orange, but the new song "Stigmatized" is making me re-think this seemingly ...
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AMON AMARTH's Deceiver Of The Gods Album Art

AMON AMARTH's Deceiver Of The Gods Album Art Is Ridiculously Awesome!:
Amon Amarth are an epic band and an epic band requires epic album art. The band revealed the artwork to their upcoming album, Deceiver Of The Gods on Shreddit, the metal sub-Reddit, and everything about it rules. The band also included the following message: The cover depicts the last battle between the Gods and Loki ...
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RIP: Deftones’ Chi Cheng dead at 42

Deftones’ Chi Cheng dead at 42:
Chi Cheng of Deftones
Chi Cheng 1970~2013
Deftones bassist Chi Cheng has died at the age of 42, his family has confirmed.
He’d been in a semi-comatose state since a traffic accident in 2008, but had shown signs of improvement in recent months.
Cheng’s mum Jeanne – who was instrumental in setting up oneloveforchi.com – says: “He was taken to the emergency room at 3am today. His heart just suddenly stopped. He left this world with me singing songs he liked in his ear.
“He fought the good fight. You stood by him sending love daily. He knew that he was very loved and never alone.
“Your love and heart and devotion to Chi was unconditional and amazing. I know that you will always remember him as a giant of a man on stage with a heart for every one of you.
“It is so hard to let go.”

Black Sabbath To Appear On ‘CSI’ Season Finale

Black Sabbath To Appear On ‘CSI’ Season Finale:
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Black Sabbath are set to perform a brand new song from new album 13 on the final episode of the current season of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, premiering Wednesday, May 15 (10:00-11:00PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
“When we first heard that Black Sabbath was interested in premiering a song on CSI from their first studio album in 35 years, we were all really excited. So many of us are longtime fans,” says executive producer Don McGill. “And seeing as the album is titled 13 and this is the finale of CSI‘s Season 13, it seemed like the perfect match. We couldn’t be more thrilled.”
13 drops this June, with the Sabbs hitting up the following venues on their first European tour since reuniting in 2011:

Black Sabbath European tour 2013

Nov 20: Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland

Nov 22: Friends Arena, Stockholm, Sweden

Nov 24: Telenor Arena, Oslo, Norway

Nov 26: Forum, Denmark, Copenhagen

Nov 28: Ziggo Dome, Holland, Amsterdam

Nov 30: Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany

Dec 2: Bercy, Paris, France

Dec 5: Fiera Arena, Milan, Italy

Dec 7: 02 Arena, Prague, Czech Republic

Dec 10: 02 Arena, London, UK

Dec 12: Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Ireland

Dec 14: Arena, Sheffield, UK

Dec 16: Hydro, Glasgow, UK

Dec 18: Arena, Manchester, UK

Dec 20: LG Arena, Birmingham, UK

World’s Shortest Album Unveiled For Record Store Day

World’s Shortest Album Unveiled For Record Store Day:
Earache World's Shortest Album for Record Store Day
Earache Records have unveiled their limited-edition offering for this year’s Record Store Day – the world’s shortest album.
The vinyl disc features 13 tracks in just 83 seconds, including work by Napalm Death, Morbid Angel, Insect Warfare, AC, Painkiller, Brutal Truth, Lawnmower Death and Wormrot. Come to think of it, who else could it have been?
Find out more in the video below… that lasts two and a half times longer than the record itself.
Record Store Day 2013 takes place on April 20. The Earache release and a stack of other limited-edition items will only be available in independent stores on that day.

Tracklist

Side A:

01. Napalm Death – “You Suffer” (1.9s)

02. Napalm Death – “Dead” (2.7s)

03. Napalm Death – “Your Achievement” (4.2s)

04. Wormrot – “False Grind Sodomy” (2.5s)

05. Wormrot – “You Suffer But Why Is It My Problem” (4.0s)

06. Brutal Truth – “Collateral Damage” (4.0s)

07. Anal Cunt – “Howard Wulkan’s Bald” (4.0s)
Side B:

01. Lawnmower Deth – “Be Scene Not Heard” (4.7s)

02. Painkiller – “Trailmarker” (6.0s)

03. Brutal Truth – “Blockhead” (7.3s)

04. Morbid Angel – “Bil Ur-Sag #2 Lava” (6.9s)

05. Anal Cunt – “Windchimes Are Gay” (9.5s)

06. Insect Warfare – “Street Sweeper” (13.5s)

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Megadeth: ‘Super Collider’ Artwork Unveiled

Megadeth: ‘Super Collider’ Artwork Unveiled:
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Stand by for ‘Super Collider’
Megadeth’s new opus finally has a cover!

Super Collider will be released this June via Dave Mustaine‘s new label, Tradecraft.
“It was a real thrill for us to learn there was an opportunity to join Universal,” said Mustaine during a break in the sessions. “It seems like every time you see a great band or music video, it comes from a Universal label. Being with Universal is by far the most exciting and prestigious home for Megadeth ever! We are electrified with what the future holds and the possibilities such a powerhouse like Universal will bring for us all. We have worked with some great people over the years, and it is amazing to see so many of them on the Universal team for our new record, Super Collider. If Megadeth being here isn’t satiating enough, having Tradecraft as my own label is going to be really amazing for metal bands around the world.”
Dave‘s crew will play the following venues:
Jun 3 Newcastle Academy

Jun 4 Glasgow Cademy

Jun 5 Manchester Academy

Jun 6 London Brixton Academy

KALMAH Release New Single

KALMAH Release New Single:
It's about swamps and stuff, but hey- that's Kalmah. Doesn't mean it isn't a good song. Those guys over at MetalSucks are streaming a new Kalmah single called "Windlake Tale," which is off their upcoming record Seventh Swamphony. It's pretty much everything you expect from the band; metal as hell and a little thrashy. I'm ...
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