FDA Rekotz will release Death Strike from The Netherlands’ MASSIVE ASSAULT on March 2nd in Germany and April 4th worldwide. The second classic Swede-death attack from the Dutchmen is a nasty slab of bone-sawing, fat ‘n crusty Old School Death Metal that will send you hurling into a world of death, war and misery. Death Strike is a must for fans of DISMEMBER, early ENTOMBED, DISFEAR, and ENTRAILS.
Adding to a maniacal live takeover that includes a short South American run with Aborted, the Grind Over Europe Tour with Rotten Sound and Magrudergrind, a U.K. journey with Anaal Nathrakh and a handful of stateside headlining dates, California goregrind ministers EXHUMED are pleased to announce a near month-long bout of U.S. dates with death metal icons/headliners Cannibal Corpse!
Northern Virginia metal/hardcore outfit, In Alcatraz 1962, has entered Cleveland’s Studio D Productions with producer Don Debiase (Modern Day Escape, Beneath The Sky, For All Those Sleeping) to begin tracking its debut full-length record, which is set to release this spring on Standby Records. The band has posted a studio update on YouTube: http://youtu.be/iQsSnoXZqfE to fill fans in on the recording process to this point, as drummer, Josh Zupovitz, lays the foundation for this pivotal addition to Standby’s “Rock N’ Roll 2.0” movement.
Metallica just announced they will be performing a at their own, self created festival June 23 and 24th. There is going to be a slew of bands playing at this 2 day extravaganza. But it’s not what you think. In what seems to become the norm for Metallica, the band has gone off the rails again and thrown a monkey wrench in this festival announcement.
Today legendary death metal legion CANNIBAL CORPSE are pleased to announce their U.S. headlining tour. Brought to you by Metal Blade Records, Good Fight Entertainment and dB Drum Shoes, the U.S. Torture Tour 2012 will commence on April 5 in Jacksonville, Florida and level 23 stages before coming to a close on May 3 in Gainesville, Florida. Support on the near month-long trek will be provided by Exhumed, Abysmal Dawn and Arkaik.
To celebrate the release of A Different Kind of Truth on February 7th, Van Halen has teamed up with ESPN.com for some very special promotions. As part of the takeover fans can now stream 6 new tracks off the album, enter a sports “Tattoo” contest conceived by David Lee Roth himself, and rank the best David Lee Roth Van Halen albums. Check out the takeover here: http://es.pn/AvG1PQ.
It is with maximum enthusiasm that we deliver this latest killer news from the Southern Lord Recordings headquarters; legendary hardcore icon HARLEY FLANAGAN, bassist/vocalist of CRO-MAGS and HARLEY’S WAR fame, has officially signed with the label for several upcoming releases! Southern Lord owner Greg Anderson released the following statement regarding this new alliance with Harley’s newest endeavors: “Harley Flanagan is one of the most revered, controversial and infamous musicians of the last 25 years of underground music. His resume and reputation speak equal amounts of vitriolic decibels as does his bass stack blaring in your face. I have personally been a huge fan of Harley and his work with...
This is Abigail Williams’ third full length album. Maybe a bit less technical than their previous efforts, but with much more emotion & atmosphere built in. The vocals in each song seem to just be another instrument. They don’t stand out, but they add to the feeling of each song. They’re a subtle addition that’s so important to the end result. The music is melodic, raw, aggressive & thoughtful.