EdinburUGH - Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh - 30/08/2014

On the night of the 30th of August at the Banshee Labyrinth in Edinburgh six bands came together to give the mighty Bonesaw a fitting send off after 14 years of playing. Over the years Bonesaw have recorded; two demos, a debut album Sawtopsy, as well as four split EPs with Abscess, Bone Gnawer, LobotomizedOn the night of the 30th of August at the Banshee Labyrinth in Edinburgh six bands came together to give the mighty Bonesaw a fitting send off after 14 years of playing. Over the years Bonesaw have recorded; two demos, a debut album Sawtopsy, as well as four split EPs with Abscess, Bone Gnawer, Lobotomized and Haemophagus. Their full length album titled The Illicit Revue was released in 2013. Aphelion Productions and At War With False Noise assisted with the releases. Bonesaw were supported by a brutal UK wide line up in the form of Nolti Nana Gana Nana Nolta (NNGNN), Live Burial, Evil Blood, Tommy Concrete & the Werewolves and Ninkharsag.   Nolti Nan Gana Nan Nolta @ Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh Edinburgh's extreme Black Thrash trio NNGNN kicked off the show with a crushingly tight set playing tracks such as Black Thrash Massacre, Flagellate the Heretic and Victim of Vultures, some of which are included on their recently released EP, Death by the Venomhammer. Bringing the UGH to the stage they brought aggression, speed and groove. NNGNN guitarist Rockwell said "It was an absolute pleasure to open such a beast of a show, every band hit home with authority. What [...]

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Asylums to Release their first single The Death of Television on 8th September 2014

.@louelladeville @planetmosh .@coolthingrecords ASYLUMS are set to release their first single The Death Of Television via COOL THING RECORDS on 8 September 2014 ASYLUMS are about to take you on a DIY journey back to the days of Noisy, Gut-busting, Fuzzy guitar music. The bizarre chaos you are about to experience is far out, refreshing and off.@louelladeville @planetmosh .@coolthingrecords ASYLUMS are set to release their first single The Death Of Television via COOL THING RECORDS on 8 September 2014 Asylums ASYLUMS are about to take you on a DIY journey back to the days of Noisy, Gut-busting, Fuzzy guitar music. The bizarre chaos you are about to experience is far out, refreshing and off the wall. No matter who you are, it's time to turn up the speakers, sit up, wake up and listen. Asylums are a Cool Thing. Imagine those things missing from music right now. Imagine community and word of mouth rather than the omnipotent internet. Imagine the punk DIY ethic still burning, imagine vinyl and cassettes and video games and cartoons. Imagine "Post-Social Networking". Imagine "No Social Networking", even. A home-made video starring sock-puppets (as opposed to the human puppets one often encounters in music videos). The pop hooks of mid 90s indie transcribed via the fuzzy guitars of the late 80s American underground scene, like Blur if they'd grown up disgruntled in Seattle and signed to Sub Pop. A 1 minute 30 second blast of punk rock documenting isolation and commercialisation and the loss of innocence. Imagine that being released on Cool [...]

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Hellyeah - Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes - 13th August 2014

Tonight's gig was either sold out or close to it, and it's hardly surprising with a band like Hellyeah playing.  Of course you wouldnt have known it was a sell out if you'd turned up to watch the opening band, Gravil. Gravil have been on the whole tour with Hellyeah and Protafield, and they certainly seemTonight's gig was either sold out or close to it, and it's hardly surprising with a band like Hellyeah playing.  Of course you wouldnt have known it was a sell out if you'd turned up to watch the opening band, Gravil. Gravil have been on the whole tour with Hellyeah and Protafield, and they certainly seem like a good fit to Hellyeah.  A nice heavy twin-guitar sound and screaming/growling style vocals combine to give some damn good heavy metal.  Sadly though only around 20 or 30 people bothered to come and watch them, with the bar and outside smoking area being busier than the venue itself.  Still it's the punters loss as they missed a good opening band. Next up were Protafield who got a much bigger crowd, although the venue was still nowhere near busy – however that might have had more to do with the sound of the band.  Protafield were definitely an unusual choice to support Hellyeah as there's a really strong electronic element to the music – they mix dance beats with electric guitar and metal style vocals.  To me they seemed like a poor choice for the tour and really didn't impress me at all, [...]

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DIAMOND DAYS - UK POP PUNKSTERS SET LOOSE EXPLOSIVE NEW EP!

Emerging energetic Alt-rockers 'Diamond Days' are poised to stake their claim as one of the most exciting UK breakthrough bands of the year. The ascending foursome have created a blistering EP, 'We've Come A Long Way', out Monday 17th November through all stores, and it's loaded to the nines with a barrage of killer tracksEmerging energetic Alt-rockers 'Diamond Days' are poised to stake their claim as one of the most exciting UK breakthrough bands of the year. The ascending foursome have created a blistering EP, 'We've Come A Long Way', out Monday 17th November through all stores, and it's loaded to the nines with a barrage of killer tracks and contagious hooks. Sparking glowing comparisons to 'You Me At Six' and US Superstars 'Fall Out Boy', Diamond Days fuse a crafty tunesmith approach with a sincere and emotive delivery. Coming at you from the north west, Diamond Days hit the ground running, and after a series of lengthy rehearsals, they swiftly entered the studio to record their debut single 'Start It From The End'. The track instantly took social media by storm, grabbing attention from Twitter and YouTube fans and resulted in over 60,000 views and more than 20,000 followers. Through concentrated gigging and by delivering stunning live performances, word has rapidly begun to spread about the energetic punk poppers. Now with momentum on their side, Diamond Days have just completed work on their stunning new EP 'We've Come A Long Way' with rising producer Seb Berrios. The record really is something special, and [...]

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The Osiris Club - 'Blazing World'

The Osiris Club launched on 1st January 2010 in London and have spent four years on this recently released album, 'Blazing World'. This band has a psychedelic/ prog rock mix with a bit of a difference.  Yes, it is a concept album, and, yes, the songs have an underlying story running through them, but there isThe Osiris Club launched on 1st January 2010 in London and have spent four years on this recently released album, 'Blazing World'. This band has a psychedelic/ prog rock mix with a bit of a difference.  Yes, it is a concept album, and, yes, the songs have an underlying story running through them, but there is a bit more to their style. If anything, it has the same effect as a John Carpenter soundtrack as, as I'm listening to this, I have flashes of vampires running through my head. This album has a very hypnotic drum beat running throughout, especially on the track 'The Bell's' when Andrew(Angel Witch) Prestidge, a master of his instrument, incorporates the human heart beat as the backdrop to a song about not living. Not being a big fan of synths myself, I have to say that with the guitars on this album being kept quite soft and alluring and mixed throughout with passionate strings to embellish and fill their sound, I find myself slowly drawn into this album: it is a definite grower.  'Undoing Wrong' has a very dark mysterious message that relays depression and despair – but again the drum beat plays a big [...]

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Incite - Up In Hell

I wasn't familiar with Incite until I was handed this review; and that was my fault. I wish I knew of these guys before. The Arizona based groove metal band Incite will smash your face in with their third offering, "Up In Hell". This is pure groove metal: a nice bass guitar carrying the songs, tightI wasn't familiar with Incite until I was handed this review; and that was my fault. I wish I knew of these guys before. The Arizona based groove metal band Incite will smash your face in with their third offering, "Up In Hell". This is pure groove metal: a nice bass guitar carrying the songs, tight drums, aggressive vocals, a peppering of thrash and well-constructed breakdowns. I play groove in groove metal band, so it's neat to hear how the genre is being carried stateside. Incite have toured alongside the likes of Dillinger Escape Plan, Soulfly, Throwdown, Cavalera Conspiracy, and rightfully have received a lot of critical praise. The idea behind "Up In Hell" is summed up by Vocalist Richie Cavalera, "We live Up In Hell nowadays. The world is getting crazier all the time. Nothing seems like it's getting better. I felt like the song and the title perfectly encapsulated these days. We're all on our own, and we have to survive." The production of the record is top notch; everything sounds nice and heavy without being "too much" or simply a wall of noise (I can't stand that in modern metal). Producer Matt Hyde has done seriously great [...]

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Crucified Barbara - In the red

Crucified Barbara formed in 2003 and released their debut album.  The Swedish all-female band got their name after attending the Roskilde festival in Denmark and in a nearby forest found a blow-up doll (generically called "Barbara" throughout Sweden) attached to a crucifix.  They've got a traditional heavy metal style which made them a good fitCrucified Barbara formed in 2003 and released their debut album.  The Swedish all-female band got their name after attending the Roskilde festival in Denmark and in a nearby forest found a blow-up doll (generically called "Barbara" throughout Sweden) attached to a crucifix.  They've got a traditional heavy metal style which made them a good fit musically when supporting bands such as Motorhead.  They've toured extensively and to date have released three albums, and are now ready to release their fourth album – "In the red". On this album the band are taking on more serious subjects in the lyrics including rape and domestic violence, and animal cruelty. Brief comments on a few tracks…. The album kicks off with "I sell my kids for rock n roll".  I short squeal of electric guitar takes us straight into it – there's no slow build up, just a second or two of guitar before the song is blasting out at full speed – fast drumming and good heavy guitars.  The chorus is fast and angry, then things slow slightly for the verses.  A great start to the album. Next is the first single from the album – To kill a man.  The song [...]

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The Pineapple Thief - Magnolia

Magnolia is the tenth album from The Pineapple Thief.  For a band that started 15 years ago that's a pretty consistent and impressive rate of work - after all so many bands take two or three years between albums whereas The Pineapple Thief average a new album every 18 months.  When you think that theMagnolia is the tenth album from The Pineapple Thief.  For a band that started 15 years ago that's a pretty consistent and impressive rate of work – after all so many bands take two or three years between albums whereas The Pineapple Thief average a new album every 18 months.  When you think that the band tour after a release, and need time to write and then record an album they certainly can't be described as lazy. Okay, so it's a prog album, so some of you are probably expecting a handful of tracks with at least a couple of ridiculously long ones, but in fact you'd be wrong.  Instead you get a dozen tracks with the longest being just over 5 minutes long, so the songs are all actually fairly short by Prog standards.  The songs are at the rock end of the Prog spectrum – by that I mean it's not the sort of bizarre complex sounds that some hardcore Prog fans love, instead it's music that will appeal to most rock fans as this really does have a good heavy rock sound at it's core.  Of course there are plenty of elements to keep Prog fans happy [...]

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Byzanthian Neckbeard - Post-Bloodstock interview

While we spoke to a lot of bands both signed and unsigned at Bloodstock, we were unable to manage to speak to all the up and coming  bands who played the New Blood stage, so have been catching up with the ones we missed to see how they enjoyed their Bloodstock experience. Can you give theWhile we spoke to a lot of bands both signed and unsigned at Bloodstock, we were unable to manage to speak to all the up and coming  bands who played the New Blood stage, so have been catching up with the ones we missed to see how they enjoyed their Bloodstock experience. Can you give the readers a quick introduction to the band? We're a 4 piece doom band from Guernsey in the Channel Islands.  The sort of place your nan comes to visit.  Phil is on vocals and guitar, Jon provides the hefty tone, Dano on bass and Taz smashes the drums.  We've only been in existence as a band since early 2013, but we've come far (for 4 bearded island folk) in a relatively short amount of time. How would you describe your sound? Blackened doomy sludge.  We definitely sit on the heavier side of doom and the guttural vocals really give it that dark edge, but there's still a groove. What has been the bands biggest achievement so far? Playing Bloodstock.  We only formed in early 2013, so all in all not a bad result.  As a band it must have been something like our 7th gig! [...]

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All consumed - post-Bloodstock interview

While we spoke to a lot of bands both signed and unsigned at Bloodstock, we were unable to manage to speak to all the up and coming  bands who played the New Blood stage, so have been catching up with the ones we missed to see how they enjoyed their Bloodstock experience Can you give theWhile we spoke to a lot of bands both signed and unsigned at Bloodstock, we were unable to manage to speak to all the up and coming  bands who played the New Blood stage, so have been catching up with the ones we missed to see how they enjoyed their Bloodstock experience Can you give the readers a quick introduction to the band? Rob – Guttural aggression (Vocals) Darren – Sludgy Thrashy Grooves (Guitar/Backing Vocals) Joe – Brown note enthusiast (Bass) Dave – Bongo's from hell (Drums) Featuring veterans of local bands such as Drain, State Of Filth and Mass Of Bastards, Preston's All Consumed was never going to be a pretty prospect. Formed two years ago by Rob (Vocals), Darren (Guitar) and Joe (Bass), the trio began writing material with a drum machine before recruiting a human in the form of Dave. How would you describe your sound? Our sound is simple, quick blasts of old school, deathly nastiness. What has been the bands biggest achievement so far? Our biggest achievement, by far was Bloodstock. Having only been gig ready for 12 months, we are proud to say "We played the "Stock"". Why did you want to become part [...]

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Shaved Women - Just Death

.@louelladeville_ @planetmosh review of #JustDeath by #ShavedWomen Hardcore Punk band Shaved Women released their nine track album Just Death via Ektrorecords on 8th August 2014. This four piece from St Louis, Missouri have already released three Eps. This full length offering is around 23 minutes of pure naked aggression. I don't know how they chose the.@louelladeville_ @planetmosh review of #JustDeath by #ShavedWomen Hardcore Punk band Shaved Women released their nine track album Just Death via Ektrorecords on 8th August 2014. This four piece from St Louis, Missouri have already released three Eps. This full length offering is around 23 minutes of pure naked aggression. I don't know how they chose the name, Shaved Women, as there isn't much information about them out there but Crass did a song called Shaved Women in 1979 and could well be one of their influences, along with bands like The Exploited and GBH. There were some good riffs and rhythm throughout, very intense but in general the songs were samey and the singing style rough and aggressive. I couldn't really make out most of the lyrics. Just Death the title track is super-fast, Is It Worth It starts off with some fast riffs reminiscent of Dick Dale and the Deltones' Miserlou, (the introduction music for Pulp Fiction) then merges into an aggressive Where Have All The BootBoys Gone by Slaughter and the Dogs. World of Change has a flavour of Junkie by Sham 69 but is rather monotonous. Not an album to listen to if you want a bit [...]

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Belphegor - 'Conjuring The Dead'

Belphegor are a band who - in common with many of their black metal counterparts - have often gone out of their way to court controversy in order to build their profile, even going so far as to have their early albums banned in their native Austria (as well as in a few other lessBelphegor are a band who – in common with many of their black metal counterparts – have often gone out of their way to court controversy in order to build their profile, even going so far as to have their early albums banned in their native Austria (as well as in a few other less liberal countries – a move which the band subsequently exploited when the embargo was finally lifted by repackaging the offerings and reissuing then with the word 'BANNED' plastered needlessly across the cover art).  The problem they have often had – and this comes from someone who actually is a fan – is that they have all too often been unable to back up that controversy with material which entices all but the most hardened listener (and reviewer) to explore below the surface of that tabloid-style sensationalism and examine their true worth… 'Conjuring The Dead' is a case in point, in that it struggles to decide whether it wants to be a pure black metal album or an old school death metal one – with the result that it falls, in places ignominiously, between the two sub-genres.  There are some terrific moments – opener 'Gasmask Terror', [...]

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Rainbows Are Free - 'Waves Ahead Of The Ocean'

This second album from Oklahomans Rainbows Are Free immediately wins the PlanetMosh award for THE best song title of the year (if not possibly ever?), in the form of opening track 'Speed God And The Rise Of The Motherfuckers From A Place Beyond Hell'.  It's a title, and indeed a song, which summarizes the drugged-up,This second album from Oklahomans Rainbows Are Free immediately wins the PlanetMosh award for THE best song title of the year (if not possibly ever?), in the form of opening track 'Speed God And The Rise Of The Motherfuckers From A Place Beyond Hell'.  It's a title, and indeed a song, which summarizes the drugged-up, psyched-out, battered and bluesed nature of this soporific yet energizing opus. Yes, I know that's a contradiction, but that is genuinely the effect that 'Waves Ahead..' has:  it washes over you like a gentle wave before slapping you in the face with the acidity of the salt water it brings with it, easing your weary bones yet invigorating your senses with its subdued and understated energy. Weaving elements of classic southern groove into their overarching heavy doom sound, RAF have succeeded in producing a sound that almost defies genre-fication and proves rewarding on so many physical and psychological levels. Track list: Speed God And The Rise Of The Motherfuckers From A Place Beyond Hell / The Botanist / Waves Ahead Of The Ocean / Sonic Demon / Cadillac / Snake Bitten By Love / Burn And Die / Comet Recommended listening:  Snake Bitten By Love [...]

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Killer Hurts - 'Killer Hurts'

The story of this debut album by Norwich old school thrashers Killer Hurts is a long and convoluted one... but one which also deserves to be told, as it is pretty much indicative of how the metal scene works and how those involved within its deepest machinations manage to triumph against often seemingly insurmountable oddsThe story of this debut album by Norwich old school thrashers Killer Hurts is a long and convoluted one… but one which also deserves to be told, as it is pretty much indicative of how the metal scene works and how those involved within its deepest machinations manage to triumph against often seemingly insurmountable odds through sheer determination and belief in what they do and what they stand for… However, before we start this story, it is perhaps important to declare an interest, of sorts… Myself and the Dark Queen met band progenitor Errol Watson a little while back at Bloodstock:  it was our first visit to PM's favourite festival and we were staying in nearby Tamworth wondering how much the local taxi companies were going to screw us over for the 15 minute journey to and from the site, when we bumped into Errol at the breakfast buffet… for the next three days, he kindly ferried us to and from the festival site, and we swapped stories about our various experiences in the metal business.  He introduced us to loads of musos, and we ended up with a rucksack full of CDs – as well as a promise to [...]

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD release never before seen original video for 'Unholy Confessions'

The multi-platinum band personally curated this rare, never before seen look at their fan favorite, genre defining, breakthrough album Waking The Fallen. The new release includes 11 never before heard songs, 23 total tracks, new artwork, the original first cut of the music video for 'Unholy Confessions" and a 30 minute film featuring the present day band, directed/editedThe multi-platinum band personally curated this rare, never before seen look at their fan favorite, genre defining, breakthrough album Waking The Fallen. The new release includes 11 never before heard songs, 23 total tracks, new artwork, the original first cut of the music video for 'Unholy Confessions" and a 30 minute film featuring the present day band, directed/edited by Rafa Alcantara. This is a must own album for any A7X fan! The video for 'Unholy Confessions' is now online here: 'Unholy Confessions' was a single for the band in 2004 when Waking The Fallen was originally released. Waking The Fallen: Resurrected was released this week via Hopeless Records.  The complete track listing can be found below. Waking The Fallen: Resurrected -Track Listing CD 1: 1. Waking The Fallen 2. Unholy Confessions 3. Chapter Four 4. Remenissions 5. Desecrate Through Reverence 6. Eternal Rest 7. Second Heartbeat 8. Radiant Eclipse 9. I Won't See You Tonight Part 1 10. I Won't See You Tonight Part 2 11. Clairvoyant Disease 12. And All Things Will End CD 2: 1. Waking The Fallen: Resurrected 2. Second Heartbeat (Alternate Version) 3. Chapter Four (Demo) 4. Remenissions (Demo) 5. I Won't See You Tonight Part 1 (Demo) 6. I Won't [...]

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EXODUS reveal “Blood In, Blood Out” track listing & Pre-Sale

Legendary architects of thrash metal EXODUS have revealed the track listing for their upcoming tenth studio album, Blood In Blood Out, due out in North America on October 14th. "When I was working on the record, I was sitting around watching TV series like 'Gangland' and all these locked-up prison reality shows," shares guitarist & songwriterLegendary architects of thrash metal EXODUS have revealed the track listing for their upcoming tenth studio album, Blood In Blood Out, due out in North America on October 14th. "When I was working on the record, I was sitting around watching TV series like 'Gangland' and all these locked-up prison reality shows," shares guitarist & songwriter Gary Holt.  "And I thought, 'Yeah, that's like EXODUS.'  It's a brotherhood.  You bleed to get in, you bleed to get out.  I've been doing this kind of music since I was a teenager and I'll be doing it 'til I can't physically do it anymore." 01 – Black 13 02 – Blood In, Blood Out 03 – Collateral Damage 04 – Salt The Wound 05 – Body Harvest 06 – BTK 07 – Wrapped In The Arms Of Rage 08 – My Last Nerve 09 – Numb 10 – Honor Killings 11 – Food For The Worms Produced by Andy Sneap, Blood In Blood Out marks the first release with returning vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza since 2004's Tempo Of The Damned and features cover illustration by Swedish artist Par Olofsson (PSYCROPTIC, ABYSMAL DAWN, REVOCATION). The album can be pre-ordered from the Nuclear Blast [...]

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UNEARTH announce new album ‘Watchers Of Rule’ + start European tour

New England Metal pioneers UNEARTH have announced "Watchers of Rule" to be released via Century Media on the 3rd November 2014 in Europe. Produced by Mark Lewis (Whitechapel, Devildriver), this marks the band's six full length LP in their decorated sixteen year tenure. UNEARTH have started their European Hell On Earth Tour 2014, this time theNew England Metal pioneers UNEARTH have announced "Watchers of Rule" to be released via Century Media on the 3rd November 2014 in Europe. Produced by Mark Lewis (Whitechapel, Devildriver), this marks the band's six full length LP in their decorated sixteen year tenure. UNEARTH have started their European Hell On Earth Tour 2014, this time the band is heading out with friends Shadows Fall, The Acacia Strain, War Of Ages and Pay No Respect in support. See all tour dates below. UNEARTH live: HELL ON EARTH TOUR 2014 + SHADOWS FALL + THE ACACIA STRAIN + WAR OF AGES + PAY NO RESPECT 30.08. Essen – Turock Open Air (Germany) 31.08. Rotterdam – De Baroeg (The Netherlands) 01.09. Köln – Underground (Germany) 02.09. Bridgend – Hobos (Great Britain) 03.09. Derby – Hairy Dog (Great Britain) 04.09. London – Underworld (Great Britain) 05.09. Liege/Fonck – 6k Fest (Belgium) 06.09. Obererbach – Pell Mell Festival (Germany) 07.09. Paris – Trabeno (France) 08.09. Winterthur – Salzhaus (Switzerland) 09.09. Ingolstadt – Eventhalle Westpark (Germany) 10.09. Prague – Futurum (Czech Republic) 11.09. Bratislava – Majestic Club (Slovakia) 12.09. Brixen – Club Max (Italy) 13.09. Linz – Posthof (Austria) 14.09. Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal (Germany) UNEARTH solo [...]

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Eric 13 - Acoustic Show in a Living Room on the outskirts of Manchester: 23rd August 2014

.@louelladeville_ @PlanetMosh review of .@eric13000 acoustic set at a private venue. Eric 13 - Road Warrior, Whisky Bender, Guitarist .@combichristarmy vocalist/guitarist singer of Sex Slaves and dark acoustic solo artist. I've been to many gigs in pubs where the décor lends itself to that of feeling that you are at a gig in your Grandparents' parlour.@louelladeville_ @PlanetMosh review of .@eric13000 acoustic set at a private venue. Eric 13 – Road Warrior, Whisky Bender, Guitarist .@combichristarmy vocalist/guitarist singer of Sex Slaves and dark acoustic solo artist. Darren and Tracy Quinn with Eric 13 at The Intrepid Fox in London (Photo courtesy of The Quinns) I've been to many gigs in pubs where the décor lends itself to that of feeling that you are at a gig in your Grandparents' parlour but, never before have I been to a gig in someone's living room so, this was to be a new experience for me. Eric Michael performs as Road Warrior Eric 13, dark acoustic solo artist, guitarist of Combichrist and singer/guitarist of Sex Slaves. An acoustic gig was arranged at Darren (Daz) and Tracy Quinns' family abode on the outskirts of Manchester. This special show came about as, from going initially to Sex Slaves gigs, Daz has become a personal friend and he knew Eric and Combichrist were coming over for Alt Fest (subsequently cancelled) and he tried to arrange a gig in Manchester, without success. Not to be thwarted he invited Eric to play a gig at his house, and like all good things it actually [...]

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Eric 13, Interview with PlanetMosh - 23rd August 2013

.@louelladeville_ @PlanetMosh interview with .@eric13000 at a private venue. Eric 13 - Road Warrior, Whisky Bender, guitarist .@combichristarmy vocalist/guitarist singer of Sex Slaves and dark acoustic solo artist. Eric 13 performed an acoustic set at a venue on the outskirts of Manchester. I interviewed him with a little help from the audience find out how he came to.@louelladeville_ @PlanetMosh interview with .@eric13000 at a private venue. Eric 13 – Road Warrior, Whisky Bender, guitarist .@combichristarmy vocalist/guitarist singer of Sex Slaves and dark acoustic solo artist. Eric 13 performed an acoustic set at a venue on the outskirts of Manchester. I interviewed him with a little help from the audience find out how he came to be guitarist for Combichrist, his influences and what's in store for Eric 13, Combichrist and Sex Slaves fans. Links: Eric 13 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eric13music Sex Slaves on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyrocknroll Combichrist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/combichrist Combichrist Tour Dates: https://www.facebook.com/combichrist/app_123966167614127

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NACHTBLUT unveil details of upcoming album 'Chimonas'

The German Dark Metallers have now unveiled the cover artwork, track listing and tour dates of the upcoming album!  Songs as black as the night, texts from bitter cold reality. NACHTBLUT are set to release their upcoming album Chimonas on the 3rd November in the UK via Napalm Records. Tracklist: 1. Gotteskrieger 2. Wien 1683 3. Wie Gott sein 4.The German Dark Metallers have now unveiled the cover artwork, track listing and tour dates of the upcoming album!  Songs as black as the night, texts from bitter cold reality. NACHTBLUT are set to release their upcoming album Chimonas on the 3rd November in the UK via Napalm Records. Tracklist: 1. Gotteskrieger 2. Wien 1683 3. Wie Gott sein 4. Kalt wie ein Grab 5. Und immer wenn die Nacht anbricht 6. Schwarz 7. Dort wo die Krähen im Kreise fliegen 8. Märchen 9. Töte mich 10. Chimonas  I n the spirit of NACHTBLUT, every track acts like a guilty conscience of a saturated affluent society and NACHTBLUT levels to denounce abuses and excesses by the indomitable in this world. This autumn the band is going on an extensive tour with VARG through Germany, Italy and Austria. Check out the upcoming tour dates! NACHTBLUT /w VARG  10.10.2014 DE – Straubing / Metal Invasion 17.10.2014 DE – Nürnberg / Rockfabrik 18.10.2014 DE – Aalen / Rock It 24.10.2014 DE – Flensburg / Roxy 26.10.2014 DE – Darmstadt / Steinbruch Theater 30.10.2014 DE – Erfurt / From Hell 31.10.2014 DE – Berlin / K17 01.11.2014 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser 06.11.2014 DE [...]

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DEAD BY WEDNESDAY announces "Headbangers for Hatewear" Showcase - September 5, 2014 in Queens, NY

DEAD BY WEDNESDAY is pleased to announce their upcoming performance as part of the "Headbangers for Hatewear" showcase, sponsored by Hatewear Inc. The showcase will take place on Friday, September 5th 2014 at The Blackthorn 51 in Elmhurst, Queens, NY (80-12 51st Ave). In addition to DEAD BY WEDNESDAY, other bands on the showcase includeDEAD BY WEDNESDAY is pleased to announce their upcoming performance as part of the "Headbangers for Hatewear" showcase, sponsored by Hatewear Inc. The showcase will take place on Friday, September 5th 2014 at The Blackthorn 51 in Elmhurst, Queens, NY (80-12 51st Ave). In addition to DEAD BY WEDNESDAY, other bands on the showcase include Doomsday Mourning, Johnny Booth, Imminent Peril, The Machinist, O.N.E. and more! Doors open at 6:30PM with a 7:00PM start time, with admission set at only $13 with advance purchased ticket (available via the venue and the bands performing), and $15 at the door. The show is 18+ with valid ID. Plus, every person receives a Hatewear Inc. "For the Headbanger's Brutal New Music Vol. #5″ sampler CD with entry! Fans from Connecticut wanting to attend can hop on the Canni-Bus – an old school-style party bus trip leaving from the back parking lot at Long Wharf exit off 95 in New Haven, CT. $30 TOTAL gets you a safe ride there and back, to and from NY! This includes the bus ride AND entry into the club, as well! Bus is BYOB! **Please note there are ONLY 40 seats available on the bus, so act [...]

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Track Lisitnig for 29.08.14

On this weeks show the boys from the shire have two interviews from Bloodstock Festival they did earlier this month from Aborted & Byzanthian Neckbeard They also had a ton of new tunes to rock you tiny worlds. Follow the boys on www.twitter.com/tweetMJRS Slipknot – The Negative 1 Sonic Syndicate – Limit To Infinity Alestorm – Walk The Plank Black TongueOn this weeks show the boys from the shire have two interviews from Bloodstock Festival they did earlier this month from Aborted & Byzanthian Neckbeard They also had a ton of new tunes to rock you tiny worlds. Follow the boys on www.twitter.com/tweetMJRS Slipknot – The Negative 1 Sonic Syndicate – Limit To Infinity Alestorm – Walk The Plank Black Tongue – Eclipse Architects – Naysayer ABORTED INTERVIEW BLOODSTOCK 2014 Aborted – Expurgation Euphoria Devilment – Mother kali My Extraordinary – The Gool Old Days Glamour Of The Kill – Second Chance Codex Alimentaruis  - Impact Chevelle – Hunter Eats Hunter Buckcherry – Go Fuck It A Mouth Full Of Matches – Young Blood Asking Alexandria – Moving On Slipknot – The Devil In I BYZANTHIAN NECKBEARD BLOODSTOCK INTERVIEW 2014 Byzanthian Neckbeard – Plant Of Doom We Came From Wolves – Bastard Son a Brother To None Agent – Collecting Scars Emptry Yard Experiment – Greenflash Otherwise – Darker Side Of The Moon Skindred – The Kids Are Right Now King 810 – Fat Around The Heart Crossfaith – Oman

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BLEEDING RED start work on new album

The German blackened death metal outfit BLEEDING RED is currently working on the follow up to their debut album "Evolution's Crown" from 2012. After long wrangling the band was finally able to get to an agreement with their former record company and start with the songwriting for the new, yet untitled album. Vocalist and guitar player TimoThe German blackened death metal outfit BLEEDING RED is currently working on the follow up to their debut album "Evolution's Crown" from 2012. Foto: Bettina Meyer – Dark and Sweet Things After long wrangling the band was finally able to get to an agreement with their former record company and start with the songwriting for the new, yet untitled album. Vocalist and guitar player Timo states:  "It's done! After a long and sapping struggle we have managed to exempt from our previous record company and are finally ready to go about a new album! We've got a couple of songs done in their basics and are already excited about what this new era will bring!" More information coming soon! "Evolution's Crown" was released in March 2012. The album is now available again in the band's online shop! "WASTED SCREAMS": About BLEEDING RED: BLEEDING RED hail from the scenic town of Spraitbach (Baden-Württemberg) were brought to life in 2006. With an extravagant mix of pretty much everything the hard music scene has to offer, BLEEDING RED create their very own sound, which is defined by a demonic atmosphere, brutal riffs, melodic lead guitars and lightning-speed double kick drum storms. BLEEDING RED [...]

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Damnation 2014 announce more bands including Stampin' Ground

Reunited UK hardcore legends Stampin' Ground are the latest act announced the play the tenth Damnation Festival. The group - who literally destroyed the Terrorizer Stage in 2006 - complete a stunning Jagermeister Stage bill which includes Bolt Thrower, Saint Vitus, Orange Goblin, Raging Speedhorn and October File. Elsewhere on the eclectic bill, Leeds doom outfitReunited UK hardcore legends Stampin' Ground are the latest act announced the play the tenth Damnation Festival. The group – who literally destroyed the Terrorizer Stage in 2006 – complete a stunning Jagermeister Stage bill which includes Bolt Thrower, Saint Vitus, Orange Goblin, Raging Speedhorn and October File. Elsewhere on the eclectic bill, Leeds doom outfit Black Moth Swedish death metal purveyors Aeon and Spanish experimental post-metal quintet Obsidian Kingdom have been added. Stampin' Ground frontman, Adam Frakes-Sime said: "The penultimate Stampin'Ground show eight years ago was at Damnation '06 and it still stands as one of the craziest shows we've played.  "We can't promise we'll break the stage again this year but I can promise plenty of good friendly, violent fun!" Announced so far for Damanation Festival, which will take place at Leeds University Union, on Saturday, November 1 are: Bolt Thrower, Cannibal Corpse, Saint Vitus, Raging Speedhorn, Orange Goblin, Anaal Nathrakh, Stampin' Ground, Ahab, Revocation, Solstafir, Winterfylleth, Aeon, Black Moth, H A R K, October File, Bast, Atlantis, Obsidian Kingdom and Corrupt Moral Altar, with more bands to be announced across four stages. Tickets for Damnation Festival are priced £36 and on sale now from http://www.damnationfestival.co.uk/ http://www.facebook.com/damnationfestival http://www.leedstickets.com/

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BUTCHER BABIES announce details for upcoming “Uncovered” EP

BUTCHER BABIES, have recorded an EP of cover tunes that will surely please fans of the band, as well as fans of the artists that performed them originally. Titled "Uncovered", this EP (digital only!) will be released on the 6th October  in Europe (September 30 in North America) and features the following five tracks: "Uncovered" track-listing: 1.BUTCHER BABIES, have recorded an EP of cover tunes that will surely please fans of the band, as well as fans of the artists that performed them originally. Titled "Uncovered", this EP (digital only!) will be released on the 6th October  in Europe (September 30 in North America) and features the following five tracks: "Uncovered" track-listing: 1. Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers (ZZ Top cover) 2. They're Coming to Take Me Away (Napoleon XIV cover) 3. Don't Give a Fuck (Suicidal Tendencies cover) 4. Crazy Horses (The Osmonds cover) 5. Pussy Whipped (S.O.D. cover) BUTCHER BABIES' Carla Harvey (vocals) comments: "It was a blast recording songs that we have been fans of our entire lives and putting our spin on them. We all chose a song that had some significance to us. My pick was 'They're Coming to Take Me Away' by NAPOLEON XIV because I have a vivid memory of my stepdad, who I considered completely insane, playing it over and over again on his car stereo when I was a pre-teen. The song is about being taken away to a mental institution. I can still see him tapping his fingers on his steering wheel to the beat..." BUTCHER [...]

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We The People Of Wacken the photo book which began as a 'Thank You' to the fans enters a new lease of life!

What started as a 'thank you' from the W:O:A - Open Air promoters to the community become a huge critical success. We The People of Wacken, a photography book shot by award-winning photographer Pep Bonet and edited by renowned music journalist Steffan Chirazi, continues to receive wide-acclaim for capturing the unique community that is theWhat started as a 'thank you' from the W:O:A – Open Air promoters to the community become a huge critical success. We The People of Wacken, a photography book shot by award-winning photographer Pep Bonet and edited by renowned music journalist Steffan Chirazi, continues to receive wide-acclaim for capturing the unique community that is the Wacken Festival audience in a rousing series of unconventional, dynamic and story-laden images. Shot by over three days at W:O:A Open Air 2013, Bonet traversed all corners of the Wacken festival site to bring unique views of a community which comes together to form it's own state annually. Employing a sensibility that has seen him achieve World Press Photography awards for human documentation in the likes of Sierra Leone, Haiti, Chad and India, Bonet integrated with the people of Wacken to capture moments of action and emotion which present a unique view of this enormous festival. Complemented by an essay from Chirazi about the Wacken community, We The People of Wacken is a stunning portfolio which will appeal to anyone who enjoys fine photography and intriguing stories. Added to the stunning visual presentation is a 2 CD soundtrack of the bands who played the festival, [...]

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ENSIFERUM to begin recording sixth studio album next month!

Ensiferum have completed writing for their upcoming new album and Metal Blade Records debut! With pre-production out of the way, the band is prepared to begin recording. Work will begin on the 8th September at Astia Studio (astiastudio.fi) in Lappeenranta in Finland with producer Anssi Kippo. Fans can expect to hear new music at the beginningEnsiferum have completed writing for their upcoming new album and Metal Blade Records debut! With pre-production out of the way, the band is prepared to begin recording. Work will begin on the 8th September at Astia Studio (astiastudio.fi) in Lappeenranta in Finland with producer Anssi Kippo. Fans can expect to hear new music at the beginning of January 2015. Ensiferum Bassist Sami Hinkka offers the following update: "Hi folks! Only a couple more weeks to go! We head to Astia Studio on 8th of September and recordings will take around five weeks. We had really good and creative pre production sessions with Anssi Kippo so now we are very well prepared to give 110% on each take in the studio. Because the songs were almost ready when we made the demo versions of them, Mr. Mikko Mustonen is already arranging orchestrations on top of those. Gotta love technology! There are still few minor details to arrange and couple of lines of lyrics to twist and turn but nothing can stop us anymore! We are convinced that this will be ground breaking album for us and the whole genre. (Modesty? What's that?)" The album is tentatively scheduled for release worldwide on [...]

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DESERTFEST LONDON 2015 : Sleep, Orange Goblin and My Sleeping Karma confirmed

European stoner/doom/psych festival DESERTFEST LONDON just unveiled the first batch of bands to be part of its fourth edition, taking place on April 24-26th, 2015 in Camden. Tickets are on sale now, so it's time to make plans for next spring! First bands confirmed are: SLEEP   (headlining Koko's on Sunday 26th) ORANGE GOBLIN MY SLEEPING KARMA For the fourthEuropean stoner/doom/psych festival DESERTFEST LONDON just unveiled the first batch of bands to be part of its fourth edition, taking place on April 24-26th, 2015 in Camden. Tickets are on sale now, so it's time to make plans for next spring! First bands confirmed are: SLEEP   (headlining Koko's on Sunday 26th) ORANGE GOBLIN MY SLEEPING KARMA For the fourth year running, Camden's finest venues will be hosting one of the most exciting stoner/doom/sludge/psyche gatherings in Europe, for a full weekend of fuzzed-out tunes, psychedelia and partying. After they announced their long-awaited return a few weeks ago, American stoner rock pioneers SLEEP will be treating the Desertfest crowd to their twenty minutes long smoked-out sonic odysseys, with an exclusive headlining set at London's famous venue Koko's on the Sunday. Camden's ground is set to tremble once again this year, with UK metal heavyweights ORANGE GOBLIN delivering their fiery metal anthems, for a one-off 20th anniversary special performance. This first announcement couldn't be complete without a cosmic touch (because it wouldn't be DESERTFEST if we weren't sonically high at least once), brought to you by German psych trio MY SLEEPING KARMA. Keep an ear to the ground as more bands will be [...]

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Northern Oak discuss distinctive album artwork

English progressive folk metallers Northern Oak have been giving us an insight into the concept for the artwork to their debut album, 'Of Roots And Flesh', which is due for release on October 4. The band comments: "When discussing the concept for the album artwork [pictured right], we wanted to come up with something that would reflectEnglish progressive folk metallers Northern Oak have been giving us an insight into the concept for the artwork to their debut album, 'Of Roots And Flesh', which is due for release on October 4. The band comments: "When discussing the concept for the album artwork [pictured right], we wanted to come up with something that would reflect the songs on the album and their subject matter.  Having settled on the title 'Of Roots And Flesh', we felt it would be appropriate to maintain the theme of 'roots' through the artwork, and eventually decided that a figure emerging from a chaotic mass of roots and branches would visually represent the struggle between humanity and nature that features in many of the songs on the album.  We also felt that the concept would harken back to imagery of the Green Man, a pagan deity often associated with rebirth." The South Yorkshire sextet discussed their ideas with the Lithuanian-born artist Augustinas Našlėnas, who would then bring the concept to fruition. Augustinas comments: "For my illustrations I mostly get the inspiration from my favourite surrealist artists like Leonora Carrington, Max Ernst and others; mainly people who drew upon the pre-Christian belief systems and magic [...]

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Darkest Hour - Darkest Hour

If festival slots were awarded on the basis of commitment to the cause, Darkest Hour would have been headliners for years. As it is, they're fast approaching 20 years as a band having slipped under a lot of people's radars. That might be about to change, however. Released at the beginning of this month, theirIf festival slots were awarded on the basis of commitment to the cause, Darkest Hour would have been headliners for years. As it is, they're fast approaching 20 years as a band having slipped under a lot of people's radars. That might be about to change, however. Released at the beginning of this month, their new self-titled album is the first to see the light of day on Sumerian Records and the first produced by Taylor Larsen. In addition to this, it is the first record to showcase the talents of bassist Aaron Deal and drummer Travis Orbin, who joined the band in 2012 and 2013 respectively. The album sees Darkest Hour take a more melodic approach to their music, something that may well ruffle the feathers of fans that have been with them since their humble beginnings in 1995. Thankfully, they haven't embraced it so much that the end result is watered down and fairly wishy-washy; it still packs enough punch to break your nose and cheek in one movement. Rapture in Exile will incite circle pits with complete ease whilst other highlights include opener Wasteland and the Bullet for My Valentine-tinged anthem Infinite Eyes. All the while, John [...]

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SUBSERVIENCE release 'Upheaval' Studio Diaries

Earlier this month Sussex quintet Subservience revealed details surrounding their forthcoming record 'Upheaval' set for release on 17th October 2014. The band has released a 3 part video series documenting their time at Brighton Electric and the 'Upheaval' recording progress. Drawing influence from the classic death metal bands of yesteryear as well as the recent breed ofEarlier this month Sussex quintet Subservience revealed details surrounding their forthcoming record 'Upheaval' set for release on 17th October 2014. The band has released a 3 part video series documenting their time at Brighton Electric and the 'Upheaval' recording progress. Drawing influence from the classic death metal bands of yesteryear as well as the recent breed of modern greats Subservience have been gathering a great reputation across their native UK and beyond. With their corrosive blend of groove laden extreme metal since forming in 2010 and having already released a demo 'Blueprint To Chaos' in 2010, a split with Sa-da-KO in 2011 and two crushing EP's 'Dystopia' and 'Ripped In Half' in 2012 and 2013 respectively; Subservience are right on queue and are set to unleash yet another beast of a record. Watch Part 1 (Drums) Watch Part 2 (Guitars) Watch Part 3 (Bass & Vocals) www.subservience.co.uk www.facebook.com/subservience

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EINDHOVEN METAL MEETING announce new bands

The Eindhoven Metal Meeting organization is very proud to announce that with the addition of In Solitude, Valkyrja, Thanatos, Skyforger, DUST BOLT, The Committee & Miasmal the line-up for this year's edition is now complete. The Dutch all-female death metal band Sisters Of Suffocation will perform on Friday December 12th at the official afterparty at the famous
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Portuguese death metallers ANNIHILATION (pictured right) are to release their new EP, 'The Undivided', will be released on November 4. A single, 'The Great Cycle', is already available: The band's founder Fabio Da Silva released the following statement about the EP:  http://annihilationband.bandcamp.com/track/the-great-cycle "We are proud to announce the release of our new EP, 'The Undivided'.  Consisting of six songs, the EPPortuguese death metallers ANNIHILATION (pictured right) are to release their new EP, 'The Undivided', will be released on November 4. A single, 'The Great Cycle', is already available: The band's founder Fabio Da Silva released the following statement about the EP:  http://annihilationband.bandcamp.com/track/the-great-cycle "We are proud to announce the release of our new EP, 'The Undivided'.  Consisting of six songs, the EP is a precursor to our next full-length, which will be one song connected by three parts. We have been working on these songs for the last two years and there is a big evolution between this EP and our first album, 'Against The Storm'. "The songs are more technical, dissonant and intricate then our debut album.  Lyrically, I spent a lot of time researching and working on the lyrics. T he EP and the album focus on my vision about humanity as energy beings all connected to one source of energy.  One conscious entity that connects all beings into one.  An entity that has been separated from his source and originated the human species, the voyage of part of that consciousness when the human being faces death and finally connects again with the source." For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/annihilationpt

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Subservience release studio recording footage

Sussex quintet Subservience have released a series of three videos documenting the recording of their new album, 'Upheaval', which is set for release on October 17. The videos go behind the scenes of the recording sessions at Brighton Electric studios. The first video shows the recording of the drums: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2UypvsyvV4&feature The next shows the guitar parts being laid down: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi4DWnjRzLU&feature TheSussex quintet Subservience have released a series of three videos documenting the recording of their new album, 'Upheaval', which is set for release on October 17. The videos go behind the scenes of the recording sessions at Brighton Electric studios. The first video shows the recording of the drums: The next shows the guitar parts being laid down: The third and final clip looks at the bass and vocals: For more information on Subservience and 'Upheaval', visit www.subservience.co.uk or www.facebook.com/subservience

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Witch Charmer stream debut album

'The Great Depression', the debut album by Sunderland-based stoner/doom act WITCH CHARMER (pictured right), is available for streaming ahead of its release this coming Monday via Argonauta Records. You can listen to it at https://soundcloud.com/argonautarecords/sets/witch-charmer-the-great-depression. The album is available for pre-order from http://witchcharmer.bandcamp.com/ For further information visit www.argonautarecords.com or Witch Charmer stream debut album.

Mr.Big confirm new drummer for 2014 World Tour and Album news

Today the band have confirmed Matt Starr as drummer Pat Torpey's replacement on their upcoming 2014 World Tour.Starr, currently Ace Frehley's drummer, will sit in for Torpey (who was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease) throughout Mr. Big's tour in support of the new album. The album is available for pre-order via Amazon UK. Mr. Big kickToday the band have confirmed Matt Starr as drummer Pat Torpey's replacement on their upcoming 2014 World Tour.Starr, currently Ace Frehley's drummer, will sit in for Torpey (who was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease) throughout Mr. Big's tour in support of the new album. The album is available for pre-order via Amazon UK. Mr. Big kick off their European tour on Friday October 17th at London's Koko. Visit the official Mr.Big website for full 2014 tour dates. The release for Mr. Big's highly anticipated new album, …The Stories We Could Tell, has been moved from September 22nd to September 29th in the UK, and from September 23rd to September 30th in North America via Frontiers Music Srl. "The new album rocks," says Paul Gilbert. "I love playing guitar, singing, and writing with Eric, Billy, and Pat. And after 25 years, I'm proud that we can make an album that is melodic, powerful, interesting, groovy, and emotional." The original line-up comprised of Eric Martin (vocals), Paul Gilbert (guitar), Billy Sheehan (bass) and Pat Torpey (drums), are back with some of their most powerful material to date. The new album is the follow-up to the 2011 release "What If," that marked the [...]

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Living Dead Lights introduce Their New Singer, Brandon Thomas and Announce a European Tour

.@louelledeville_ @PlanetMosh .@LDLFANS Living Dead Lights made the following announcement on their website yesterday: - **MAJOR MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT** We are excited to share the news that we have a new lead singer...please welcome Mr. Brandon Thomas to Living Dead Lights! Some of you might know Brandon from his time in Bleed The Dream and Phantom Communique... we are stoked!.@louelledeville_ @PlanetMosh .@LDLFANS Living Dead Lights made the following announcement on their website yesterday: - Living Dead Lights **MAJOR MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT** We are excited to share the news that we have a new lead singer…please welcome Mr. Brandon Thomas to Living Dead Lights! Some of you might know Brandon from his time in Bleed The Dream and Phantom Communique… we are stoked! you will be stoked! The songs are sounding better than ever and we can't wait to see you crazy fuckers in Europe starting in October!!!! More news will be coming soon about everything! On their Facebook page Brandon added: - "I'm pumped as hell to join Living Dead Lights and carry on the front man duties. Singing for a band who works hard and rocks harder is all a guy like me needs. Looking forward to seeing all the LDL fans and making some new ones out there on the road this fall!" – Brandon Living Dead Lights European Tour Dates   Living Dead Lights are: - Brandon Thomas – Vocals Alan Damien – Guitars Martin Kelly – Bass Nick Battani – Drums Links:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingDeadLights Twitter: https://twitter.com/ldlfans Website: http://livingdeadlights.com/ Photos Courtesy of Robert John  

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The Graveltones - Stereo, Glasgow - 23/08/14

Saturday night was a very different Planetmosh experience.  Quite often we go to gigs alone, as photographers or reviewers, and don't have anyone with us to share the experience of a gig with, to review it with over a drink afterwards, and to remember it with later on.  This time however, I was joined bySaturday night was a very different Planetmosh experience.  Quite often we go to gigs alone, as photographers or reviewers, and don't have anyone with us to share the experience of a gig with, to review it with over a drink afterwards, and to remember it with later on.  This time however, I was joined by a group of friends, who've all seen The Graveltones before in support slots for Rival Sons and The Temperance Movement.  I turned up early for a 6pm interview slot only to discover support band Tax The Heat still manhandling their kit into the smallest lift I've ever seen.  Inside, Graveltones Jimmy and Mikey were setting up, so I settled in to enjoy soundcheck and soon wished I'd remembered my earplugs.  There's two of them, but I've heard brass bands that make less noise!  I was joined by local six year old fan Robbie, who'd heard the previous day was Mikey's birthday and turned up with his dad and uncle to hand over a homemade birthday card.  He went away having had a go of Mikey's drums, learned how to work the smoke machine and with some signed merch in his wee hand and some memories he'll have [...]

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Darkeye post-Bloodstock interview

While we spoke to a lot of bands both signed and unsigned at Bloodstock, we were unable to manage to speak to all the up and coming  bands who played the New Blood stage, so have been catching up with the ones we missed to see how they enjoyed their Bloodstock experience Can you give theWhile we spoke to a lot of bands both signed and unsigned at Bloodstock, we were unable to manage to speak to all the up and coming  bands who played the New Blood stage, so have been catching up with the ones we missed to see how they enjoyed their Bloodstock experience Can you give the readers a quick introduction to the band? We are darkeye from south east london. Dean vocals and guitar, dave guitar, jeff bass and frazer on drums. Band started by dean by dean and frazer around 4 years ago after the demise of there old band violation complex. We decided to go in a more natural/prog direction as a result of the stuff that was influencing me at the time bands like the ocean, mastodon, opeth etc How would you describe your sound? I would describe our south as dark, heavy, atmospheric at times and BIG!! Sounding we have been likened to various different bands in the past from early machine head to gojira What has been the bands biggest achievement so far? So far our biggest achievement so far is with out a doubt playing the new blood stage at bloodstock festival Why did [...]

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Hogslayer post-Bloodstock interview

While we spoke to a lot of bands both signed and unsigned at Bloodstock, we were unable to manage to speak to all the up and coming  bands who played the New Blood stage, so have been catching up with the ones we missed to see how they enjoyed their Bloodstock experience Can you give theWhile we spoke to a lot of bands both signed and unsigned at Bloodstock, we were unable to manage to speak to all the up and coming  bands who played the New Blood stage, so have been catching up with the ones we missed to see how they enjoyed their Bloodstock experience Can you give the readers a quick introduction to the band? We are a sludge band formed in 2012. We are a collective from the shadows. How would you describe your sound? We play very low and very slow, aggressive, sludge. What has been the bands biggest achievement so far? I try not see the band as a vessel to achieve, more to deliver a message.. We have been on a few great stages so far but I'd have to say that Bloodstock 2014 was the largest…That was a lot of fun. Though the real achievement comes from making that connection with people on many different levels at EVERY show. Why did you want to become part of the New Blood Stage line up? We heard there was a way to play BOA2014 without having to be signed or overly "popular".. We saw it as a bit of [...]

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Convincing Clearity - Post-Bloodstock interview

While we spoke to a lot of bands both signed and unsigned at Bloodstock, we were unable to manage to speak to all the up and coming  bands who played the New Blood stage, so have been catching up with the ones we missed to see how they enjoyed their Bloodstock experience Can you give theWhile we spoke to a lot of bands both signed and unsigned at Bloodstock, we were unable to manage to speak to all the up and coming  bands who played the New Blood stage, so have been catching up with the ones we missed to see how they enjoyed their Bloodstock experience Can you give the readers a quick introduction to the band. We're a Metal band from Stavanger, Norway. Started out in 2012 with a couple of guys with common goals and interests, and that includes making kick-ass metal. How would you describe your sound. It's a sound influenced by multiple genres, since we all have different music tastes. That leaves us with a fast and angry sound with dropdowns around every corner. What has been the bands biggest achievement so far? Playing on Bloodstock! Why did you want to become part of the New Blood Stage line up? Who wouldn't? Playing on a huge festival is like a dream come true. What was your initial reaction when you found out you were playing on the New Blood Stage? We screamed like teenage girls whilst passing hugs and head-butts. How did you feel your set went? Although we lack [...]

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WITCHRIDER DROP DEBUT ALBUM AND ANNOUNCE EUROPEAN TOUR!

Fast rising Euro stone rocksters 'Witchrider' release 'Unmountable Stairs' on Monday 3rd November through Fuzzorama Records/Code7/PHD, and tour throughout Europe with Truckfighters.   When listening to Witchrider, you can not help but be drawn in by their magnetism. They have a haunting beauty that proves to engulf and ignite. As frontman Daniel Dorninger says, "the thing about makingFast rising Euro stone rocksters 'Witchrider' release 'Unmountable Stairs' on Monday 3rd November through Fuzzorama Records/Code7/PHD, and tour throughout Europe with Truckfighters.   When listening to Witchrider, you can not help but be drawn in by their magnetism. They have a haunting beauty that proves to engulf and ignite. As frontman Daniel Dorninger says, "the thing about making music is, there are no boundaries. It's like a spirit of emotions that eventually passes through your body…you never know what you're gonna' end up with".   Formed in 2012 and hailing from Graz, Austria, Portsmouth, Witchrider sport a mutual love for the quirky riffage of heavyweights QOTSA and Eagles Of Death Metal, as well as an affection for the dark elements of Soundgarden. Siphoning fuel from these powerhouses, Witchrider offer a genuinely refreshing take on their own brand of stripped down, fuzzed up alternative rock.   Living and breathing their music is crucial to the four-piece, and as such, they are constantly writing and honing their craft. "Being able to work on music all the time is essential for all of us. That's why we record most of our stuff at home if we can. There's even a freakin' drum kit [...]

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Therapy? to enter NI 'Hall Of Fame'

Therapy? will mark the 20th anniversary of the release of their iconic 'Troublegum' album by playing it in its entirety at a special gig in Belfast this November. The performance will take place at the annual Northern Ireland Music Prize ceremony in the city's Mandela Hall on Saturday November 15. During the ceremony, Therapy? – who areTherapy? will mark the 20th anniversary of the release of their iconic 'Troublegum' album by playing it in its entirety at a special gig in Belfast this November. The performance will take place at the annual Northern Ireland Music Prize ceremony in the city's Mandela Hall on Saturday November 15. During the ceremony, Therapy? – who are also marking their 25th anniversary this year, having formed in the County Antrim town of Larne in 1989 – will also be inducted into Belfast's Hall Of Fame, when they are presented with the 'Oh Yeah Award'.  Previous 'inductees' include the DJ/punk promoter Terri Hooley, the guitarist Henry McCullough, The Undertones, Stiff Little Fingers and the late Gary Moore, who was awarded the honour posthumously in 2012. Reacting to the announcement, a statement issued on behalf of Therapy? stated:  "It's a great honour to accept this award. Northern Ireland made us the people that we are today and growing up in its musical landscape informed our lives in many different ways. We're very grateful and very proud". Tickets for the Northern Ireland Music Prize cost £12 and are available now at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/288297

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EINHERJER set to release new studio record "Av Oss, For Oss"!

Pioneers and godfathers of Viking Metal are set to release new studio record "Av Oss, For Oss"! One of the leading stars of the genre are now ready to release yet a defining record. Behind them, Einherjer has an array of albums - some of which stand as milestones in a genre of explosive growth. "Av Oss, ForPioneers and godfathers of Viking Metal are set to release new studio record "Av Oss, For Oss"! One of the leading stars of the genre are now ready to release yet a defining record. Behind them, Einherjer has an array of albums – some of which stand as milestones in a genre of explosive growth. "Av Oss, For Oss" is out 27th of October in NOR and EU, and on the 31st of October in GSA! Track list:  1. Fremad 2. Hammer i kors 3. Nidstong 4. Hedensk oppstandelse 5. Nord og Ner 6. Nornene 7. Trelldom 8. Av oss, for oss BONUS TRACK on limited edition: 9. Blodsbånd The single "Nidstong" is already out and available on all digital servises and on 7″! Get your copy or listen to it on einherjer.indierecordings.no. Costin Chioreanu is also the man behind the single art work and the music video, watch it on YouTube or VIMEO! For more music by Einherjer, check out their album "Norrøn", which made the official Norwegian album charts, on Spotify, Wimp or iTunes, or get the record itself at amazon,platekompaniet or cdon. Einherjer will set out on the Norwegian roads for three dates with Slegest in November! The tour is presented by Metal Hammer Norway. Join the events by clicking on the venue on the tour [...]

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PORD announce European Tour dates

French sludge/noise rockers Pord have just announced a new European tour in support of their second full-length album "Wild", set to be  released on the 8th September via Solar Flare Records. The tour kicks off this Saturday with a performance at Freakshow Festival in France and ends on November 1st in Gerardmer, France. Check the full datesFrench sludge/noise rockers Pord have just announced a new European tour in support of their second full-length album "Wild", set to be  released on the 8th September via Solar Flare Records. The tour kicks off this Saturday with a performance at Freakshow Festival in France and ends on November 1st in Gerardmer, France. Check the full dates below: 30.08.14 – Gigors (fr) @ Freakshow Festival 12.09.14 – Montpellier (fr) @ Black Sheep 13.09.14 – Onet Le Chateau (fr) @ Le Studio 14.09.14 – Marseille (fr) @ La Machine à Coudre 20.09.14 – Bologna (it) @ Freakout 21.09.14 – Lodi (it) @ Parco Belgiardino 23.09.14 – Dijon (fr) @ Deep Inside 24.09.14 – Lille (fr) @ CCL 25.09.14 – Bruxelles (be) @ London Calling 26.09.14 – Neuchatel (ch) @ La Case A Choc 27.09.14 – Bern (ch) @ La Caffette 28.09.14 – Vesoul (fr) @ Le Cafe Francais 29.09.14 – Paris (fr) @ Point FMR w/ Hammerhead 30.09.14 – Le Havre (fr) @ Mac Daid's w/ Hammerhead 01.10.14 – Nevers (fr) @ Socquette 02.10.14 – Nommay (fr) @ Pinky Bar 03.10.14 – Reims (fr) @ MDQ Turenne 04.10.14 – Rennes (fr) @ Le Jardin Moderne 06.10.14 – Orleans (fr) @ Le [...]

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EBAUCHE NOIRE to release debut album, 'Pochoir De Cendre' in September

The Obscure Vanity label announces the 2nd of September as the release date for Ebauche Noire's debut, Pochoir De Cendre. Set to be released on cassette tape and including a woven Ebauche Noire patch, Pochoir De Cendre comprises two tracks with a total running time of nearly 43 minutes. Formed in 2013 from the ashes of AlienanteThe Obscure Vanity label announces the 2nd of September as the release date for Ebauche Noire's debut, Pochoir De Cendre. Set to be released on cassette tape and including a woven Ebauche Noire patch, Pochoir De Cendre comprises two tracks with a total running time of nearly 43 minutes. Formed in 2013 from the ashes of Alienante Damnation, Ebauche Noire leaves behind the conventional, traditional black metal genre and brings forth new ideas in outstanding songwriting and interpretation. A unique journey through quietude, innocence, nostalgia, and evanescent essences, the two extended passages that make up Pochoir De Cendre drift through melancholic black metal moods and emotional catharsis. Spearheaded by multi-instrumentalist and black metal luminary Adrien Weber (Lord Genocide, Vociferian, Macabra, Alienant Damnation), Belgium's Ebauche Noire is a new scion of cold and melodic post-black metal. Cover and tracklisting are as follows: Tracklisting: 1) The Sun and the Moon Forever Rise  [31.40] 2) Where Stars Like Tears Freeze to Crystal  [11:15] A promo video for the track "Where Stars Like Tears Freeze to Crystal" can be viewed below   Purchasing info can be found HERE.

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YOUNG GUNS, ISSUES and SLEEPWAVE to support BRING ME THE HORIZON at Wembley Arena in December

After much anticipation, Bring Me The Horizon have announced the stellar line up of support bands for their biggest show to date at London's Wembley Arena on 5th December. Joining them at this very special show will be UK rock outfit Young Guns, US crossover sensations Issues and former Underoath frontman, Spencer Chamberlain's new band Sleepwave. BringAfter much anticipation, Bring Me The Horizon have announced the stellar line up of support bands for their biggest show to date at London's Wembley Arena on 5th December. Joining them at this very special show will be UK rock outfit Young Guns, US crossover sensations Issues and former Underoath frontman, Spencer Chamberlain's new band Sleepwave. Bring Me The Horizon released the most important album of their career, 'Sempiternal' last year, which triggered a year of triumphs for the young band from Sheffield, entering the UK album chart at # 3 and selling over 300k to date, it firmly put them on the map and proved that a metal band can make their mark on the mainstream. With a reputation for incredible live shows and festival sets all over the globe firmly cementing them as one of the best live bands in the world, Bring Me The Horizon are rapidly becoming one of the biggest and most important bands of this generation. With the full bill now announced, this one-off show is an unmissable opportunity to some of the very best bands in heavy music performing on the same stage. FRIDAY  5th DECEMBER 2014 at WEMBLEY ARENA Bring Me Horizon [...]

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ARCTURON release tracklist for "Expect Us" EP and first trailer

Swiss melodic death metal band ARCTURON have just released the first trailer for their upcoming 10-years-anniversary EP "Expect Us". Check it out here: http://youtu.be/BJMIxfZAja8 The band have also released the tracklist of the EP: 01.    My Treasure 02.    Expect Us 03.    A Restless Soul 04.    Rowan Artwork was handled this time by Fashion and advertising photographer Joel Cartier (BMW, Nivea, Paul GaultierSwiss melodic death metal band ARCTURON have just released the first trailer for their upcoming 10-years-anniversary EP "Expect Us". Check it out here: The band have also released the tracklist of the EP: 01.    My Treasure 02.    Expect Us 03.    A Restless Soul 04.    Rowan Artwork was handled this time by Fashion and advertising photographer Joel Cartier (BMW, Nivea, Paul Gaultier a.m.m). The band states: "We felt like doing something new, something that felt natural to us and promised to be fun. We have always tried to create a Hollywood-feel in our pictures, to be more than a metal band for our fans. We don't want to limit our creativity to the music. We knew from the start that Joel Cartier was the right choice for the job, and he immediately caught fire." "Expect Us" will be released on 24.10.2014 through Supreme Chaos Records, celebrated in a release show on 25. 10. 2014 in Pratteln (CH) with Darkane (S). www.arcturon.ch | www.facebook.de/arcturon | www.scrmetal.de |  www.thoughtcrime-promotion.de |

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Folter Records announce TROLL/AEON WINDS 7" split EP

Folter Records have anounced the release date of the 7" split EP of black metal bands TROLL (NOR) and AEON WINDS (SVK). Since the release of their legendary album "Drep De Kristne" (1996) TROLL are well-known in the black metal scene. AEON WINDS from Slovakia is at the moment still an insider tip, but if youFolter Records have anounced the release date of the 7″ split EP of black metal bands TROLL (NOR) and AEON WINDS (SVK). Since the release of their legendary album "Drep De Kristne" (1996) TROLL are well-known in the black metal scene. AEON WINDS from Slovakia is at the moment still an insider tip, but if you listen to their part of the split, you will notice that there is something lurking in the dark… and it's just waiting for it's chance. Tracklist: TROLL – Tilbake Til Trollberg AEON WINDS – Dead Speak Silence, Bones Speak Truth The 7″ will be released on October 15th 2014 via Folter Records. More information: Folter Records Homepage Folter Records auf Facebook Troll auf Facebook Aeon Winds auf Facebook  

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SLIPKNOT to release their fifth studio album, '.5: The Gray Chapter' in October

SLIPKNOT release their long-awaited fifth studio album, '.5: The Gray Chapter' on 20th October.  '.5: The Gray Chapter' is now available for pre-order on the iTunes Store, with all pre-orders receiving instant downloads of the album's lead single, 'The Devil In I', and the already released 'The Negative One.'  '.5: The Gray Chapter' is alsoSLIPKNOT release their long-awaited fifth studio album, '.5: The Gray Chapter' on 20th October.  '.5: The Gray Chapter' is now available for pre-order on the iTunes Store, with all pre-orders receiving instant downloads of the album's lead single, 'The Devil In I', and the already released 'The Negative One.'  '.5: The Gray Chapter' is also available in a range of formats, including standard and special edition CDs (2 bonus tracks and expanded packaging) as well as a limited edition, coloured vinyl double LP set. SLIPKNOT unleashed 'The Negative One' earlier this month, marking the groundbreaking Iowa band's first new music in more than six years.  The song immediately hit #1 on Billboard's Trending 140 chart, with the band and track becoming global trending topics on Twitter.  Meanwhile its nightmarish companion video, directed by the band's M. Shawn Crahan (Clown), has quickly drawn more than 2 million views at SLIPKNOT's official YouTube channel:   SLIPKNOT have also announced the 'Prepare For Hell Tour' – a major North American headline run, with very special guests KORN and openers KING 810 – kicking off on 29th October in El Paso, TX and traversing North America through December 7th. "We've been waiting a long [...]

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