Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses enters final stages

Bloodstock's 2015 'Metal 2 The Masses' tour kicks off on the Emerald Isle this weekend, with the first finals in this year's competition to earn coveted places on the festival's 'New Blood' stage. The festival has a long standing reputation for supporting grass roots metal and the annual M2TM programme is at the forefront of that.  2015Bloodstock's 2015 'Metal 2 The Masses' tour kicks off on the Emerald Isle this weekend, with the first finals in this year's competition to earn coveted places on the festival's 'New Blood' stage. The festival has a long standing reputation for supporting grass roots metal and the annual M2TM programme is at the forefront of that.  2015 has been M2TM's biggest programme to date, with 22 venues participating, and hundreds of unsigned or self-released bands taking part, each one hoping to land a slot in their local final – the first of which takes place in Belfast this coming Friday (May 8). It's not just UK and Irish acts that Bloodstock gives opportunities to, as bands from across the world can also enter for a slot on the Hobgoblin New Blood stage by uploading a video to http://www.wychwood.co.uk/#/mischeif//competitions/Bloodstock.  Winners will be chosen by the Bloodstock panel from submitted videos.  The first batch of lucky bands have been chosen (there'll be more, so don't worry if you've not uploaded your video yet). Friday's bill will include the Cotswold-based modern metal outfit Mutagenocide, Canadian progsters Diatessraron  and Welsh groove metallers, Piss Viper.  Saturday's bill includes Codex Alimentarus' groove/thrash/classical infusion, progressive tech metallers [...]

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Whitesnake - "Soldier of Fortune" video

Whitesnake have just unleased a new promo video for "Soldier of Fortune" - a song taken from their forthcoming album " The Purple Album". The Purple Album will be released in Europe on May 15th, the UK on May 18th and in North America on May 19th via Frontiers Music SRL. The Purple Album is aWhitesnake have just unleased a new promo video for "Soldier of Fortune" – a song taken from their forthcoming album " The Purple Album". The Purple Album will be released in Europe on May 15th, the UK on May 18th and in North America on May 19th via Frontiers Music SRL. The Purple Album is a re-imagination of classic songs from David Coverdale's time as the lead singer for Deep Purple's Mark 3 and Mark 4 studio albums. The album is currently available for pre-order in various configurations on Amazon – Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition featuring 2 bonus tracks, 4 music videos and a behind the scenes featurette on the recording of the album, and in a double LP vinyl format. Plans are also underway for a special limited box set edition with memorabilia and merchandise. All details will be announced soon. "It's a tribute. A homage. It's a huge thank you from me to Deep Purple for the opportunity I was given over 40 years ago," says Coverdale. "As I said to Ritchie, you guys set me on an incredible journey that continues today and I couldn't have asked for better teachers. The university of Deep Purple is an [...]

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ARCH ENEMY – launch video for 'Stolen Life (2015 Version)'

Right before extreme metal titans ARCH ENEMY kick off their next European tour in France tonight, they are releasing a digital single for the track 'Stolen Life (2015 Version)'. This brand-new version of the song that was originally released on the 2014 album, War Eternal, features additional lead/solo parts of their new guitarist Jeff LoomisRight before extreme metal titans ARCH ENEMY kick off their next European tour in France tonight, they are releasing a digital single for the track 'Stolen Life (2015 Version)'. This brand-new version of the song that was originally released on the 2014 album, War Eternal, features additional lead/solo parts of their new guitarist Jeff Loomis and is available as of now! Get 'Stolen Life (2015 Version)' here: iTunes – http://smarturl.it/stolenlifeITUNES AmazonMP3 – http://smarturl.it/stolenlifeAMAZONMP3 ARCH ENEMY also launch a new video for 'Stolen Life (2015 Version)', which was directed and produced by Carlos Toro V. (Abysmo Films). It was filmed in Chile during their recent Latin America tour in early 2015. ARCH ENEMY founder and guitarist Michael Amott comments: "I can't believe it's been almost a year since we released the ‛War Eternal‛ album! Time flies when you're having fun huh?! We're just starting up our summer tour here in Europe and there's still a long way to go – we're booked up till Christmas! There has been such an amazing reaction to the new music and lineup and it is really keeping us motivated. Having Jeff Loomis out with us on the road is fantastic. A fine player and a true gentleman. [...]

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Citizen "Cement" Their Place on Noisey, Sophomore LP "Everybody Is Going To Heaven" Out 6/23/15 on Run For Cover Records

Citizen have announced that they will release their highly anticipated sophomore albumEverybody Is Going To Heaven on June 23, 2015 via Run For Cover Records.  The band revealed the first single of the album, "Cement" today on Noisey.  Marrying gloom and beauty with the confrontational lyrics of singer Mat Kerekes, "Cement" is just the firstCitizen have announced that they will release their highly anticipated sophomore albumEverybody Is Going To Heaven on June 23, 2015 via Run For Cover Records.  The band revealed the first single of the album, "Cement" today on Noisey.  Marrying gloom and beauty with the confrontational lyrics of singer Mat Kerekes, "Cement" is just the first taste of a record that represents just how far Citizen have come since the release of their wildly popular 2013 debut LP Youth, which helped to put the band on the map as one to watch. Pre-order for Everybody Is Going To Heaven is available today via Run For Cover Records. Listen to "Cement" Recorded with Will Yip at Studio 4, Everybody Is Going To Heaven presents the most fully realized version of the band to date in spite of it being their most dissonant and chaotic material they have ever written. Members Nick Hamm (guitar, vocals), Jake Duhaime (drums), Ryland Oehlers (guitar) and Eric Hamm's (bass) contributions are celebrated through an abrasive atmospheric core that oscillates between unforgiving and nurturing, while singer Mat Kerekes careens between distress and violent bliss, tackling a variety of heady topics. Between the Billboard-charting debut Youth and near constant [...]

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Disarmonia Mundi: new song - Oddities From The Ravishing Chasm - sneak peek video

Here is a short preview of a brand new song entitled "Oddities From The Ravishing Chasm" taken from the forthcomingDisarmonia Mundi album "Cold Inferno" will be released on 9 June 2015 via Coroner Records. You can pre-order Disarmonia Mundi "Cold Inferno" (CD Digipak or T-Shirt or CD Digipak + T-Shirt) here. https://youtu.be/3Bwj7HcyhFo   Track List 1. Creation Dirge 2. Stormghost 3. Behind Closed Doors 4. Coffin 5. OdditiesHere is a short preview of a brand new song entitled "Oddities From The Ravishing Chasm" taken from the forthcomingDisarmonia Mundi album "Cold Inferno" will be released on 9 June 2015 via Coroner Records. You can pre-order Disarmonia Mundi "Cold Inferno" (CD Digipak or T-Shirt or CD Digipak + T-Shirt) here.   Track List 1. Creation Dirge 2. Stormghost 3. Behind Closed Doors 4. Coffin 5. Oddities From The Ravishing Chasm 6. Slaves To The Illusion Of Life 7. Blessing From Below 8. Magma Diver 9. Clay Of Hate 10. Toys Of Acceleration The album has been produced, engineered, recorded, mixed and mastered by Ettore Rigotti at The Metal House. As for previous Disarmonia Mundi releases Björn Strid (Soilwork, The Night Flight Orchestra) appears on guest vocals.

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Cave Of Swimmers Release New Music Video 'The Prince Of The Power Of The Air'

Cave Of Swimmers Release New Music Video 'The Prince Of The Power Of The Air' With the release of Reflection just yesterday, Cave Of Swimmers have released a brand new music video for lead single 'The Prince Of The Power Of The Air'. 'The Prince Of The Power Of The Air' was shot and directed by OrlandoCave Of Swimmers Release New Music Video 'The Prince Of The Power Of The Air' With the release of Reflection just yesterday, Cave Of Swimmers have released a brand new music video for lead single 'The Prince Of The Power Of The Air'. 'The Prince Of The Power Of The Air' was shot and directed by Orlando based artist Maz Armageddon. With a sound that seamlessly weaves through multiple genres including Heavy Metal, 70's Hard Rock, Doom, Stoner, Sludge, Cave Of Swimmers are a band on the rise and a band to watch. The Miami duo have also caught the attention of a certain ex-member of Metallica, Mr Jason Newsted who said, "As musicians, COS are top-notch, naturally gifted players… As a band, they could go toe to toe with any of the decent up & coming bands that are currently performing live at popular European festivals. As a collection of sounds and songs in the heavy vein, orchestrated & performed by two people (live or in studio); Cave Of Swimmers are truly unique in their creativity & execution, and… Their name can now be shouted and screamed in the same breath as Royal Blood & Deap Vally!!! Cave Of [...]

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Undobar : new album "Dark & rusty" for entire streaming

A few weeks after its official release on CD and digital on the main legal platforms (iTunes, Deezer, Spotify, Amazon..), "Dark & rusty", the brand new record by French folk/rock outfit Undobar is now also available on vinyl format through its own webstore. To celebrate this release, the band just put the album for entire streaming on Bandcamp. Stream the album for full on
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RavenEye review links EP release May 11th

RavenEye are set to release their debut EP "Breaking Out" via Rook Recordings on 11th May 2015.  The band has just finished touring with  Blues Pills and will head out to Europe next month for dates as main support to Slash. Even though he's still only 25 year sold, Oli Brown, singer and multi award winningRavenEye are set to release their debut EP "Breaking Out" via Rook Recordings on 11th May 2015.  The band has just finished touring with  Blues Pills and will head out to Europe next month for dates as main support to Slash. Even though he's still only 25 year sold, Oli Brown, singer and multi award winning guitarist, has already released four solo albums and toured the world for 10 years supporting Jeff Beck, Buddy Guy, Johnny Winter and Joe Satriani amongst others. He recorded the 5 tracks on "Breaking Out" late last year, and formed a band to take the songs out live – et voilà – RavenEye was born. RavenEye have already been making waves, with Classic Rock calling lead track 'Breaking Out' a 'filthy monster of a song'.  You Tube sensation FrankieOnPC chose to feature it on one of his video games leading to over 100,000 plays on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/itsraveneye/breaking-out.  Stream the Warren Riker produced EP in full here: http://smarturl.it/Raveneye Following the Blues Pills tour,  the band, also comprising of drummer Kev Hickman and bassist Aaron Spiers, support Slash in June. June 2015 Mon 1st              Oslo, Sentrum Scene Sun 28th             Bucharest, Arnele Romane July 2015 Thurs 2nd [...]

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UK thrash legends Acid Reign are back

'It's not a reformation, it's a reboot!' Howard 'H' Smith  Twenty four years is a long time in anyone's book, but that is how long it's been since the 'Kings Of Apple Core' Acid Reign have been missing from the UK thrash scene. More of a reboot than a reformation, sole original member Howard 'H' Smith comments;'It's not a reformation, it's a reboot!' Howard 'H' Smith  Twenty four years is a long time in anyone's book, but that is how long it's been since the 'Kings Of Apple Core' Acid Reign have been missing from the UK thrash scene. More of a reboot than a reformation, sole original member Howard 'H' Smith comments; "I tried to put the old line up back together the guys were unable to do it for differing reasons. Then, in the summer of 2014, I started toying with the idea of a new line up and it came together quite quickly. We're taking it slowly, learning the old stuff and playing with new ideas too. It's not a reformation it's a reboot. Even if it was the old line up it would be different, it's been 24 years! The main thing is that the goodwill toward Acid Reign has never been stronger, everywhere I go people are saying we should come back and eventually I actually fucking listened!" A band considered ahead of their time by many, Acid Reign were one of the leading lights of the UK trash attack and spent time on the road with the likes of Exodus,Nuclear [...]

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Kings Destroy: self-titled album out now

New York City stoner/doom rock collective, KINGS DESTROY have today released their self titled, third album.  The follow-up to last year's critically-lauded A Time Of Hunting full-length was produced and mixed by Sanford Parker (Twilight, Voivod, Eyehategod, Yob etc.) at Studio G in Brooklyn, mastered by Collin Jordan (Eyehategod, Indian, Wovenhand, Voivod etc.) at The Boiler Room in Chicago, and delivers seven, lead-footed doomNew York City stoner/doom rock collective, KINGS DESTROY have today released their self titled, third album.  The follow-up to last year's critically-lauded A Time Of Hunting full-length was produced and mixed by Sanford Parker (Twilight, Voivod, Eyehategod, Yob etc.) at Studio G in Brooklyn, mastered by Collin Jordan (Eyehategod, Indian, Wovenhand, Voivod etc.) at The Boiler Room in Chicago, and delivers seven, lead-footed doom rock hymns. The quintet feature within their ranks guitarists Carl Porcaro and Chris Skowronski from Killing Time, vocalist Steve Murphy from Uppercut, drummer Rob Sefcik formerly of The Begotten, Uppercut, Fur and Electric Frankenstein and bassist Aaron Bumpus. With their third album in four years, KINGS DESTROY leave their hardcore-born stamp on noise rock and doom. After sharing stages with Pentagram, Winter, Saint Vitus, Church of Misery, Yob, Pallbearer, Vista Chino, Orange Goblin, Trouble, Acid King, Corrosion Of Conformity and so many others, the five-piece stand tall with their defining statement. Vocalist, Steve Murphy, comments: "In an age where music is created in the box and listened to from the cloud, we present our self titled, third album – as tangible a thing as we could make it. We recorded this live. Five musicians standing in a room together playing through amps that have tubes in [...]

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