Upcoming Band Wins First Round of Battle of the Bands
A Delicate Process won their round in their first ever battle of the bands. These guys have only been playing together for
Not Guilty Verdict In Randy Blythe’s Murder Trial
Lamb of God and its fans can rest easy as the verdict came in a little over an hour ago. Not Guilty
The Infernal Sea-Call of the Augur
Self-Release/Independent 2012 Debut-releases can be hit or miss to begin with, but when you’re talking about black metal/death metal bands? Well, that’s a whole different game you’re talking about. It always seems to me as if they’re really good or really awful. And, more often then not, when it comes to black metal self-releases, well, let’s just say I’ve heard some stuff that no one, not even you’re worse enemy, should be forced to endure. Let’s all bless the creatures of the night that this 4-piece UK not only know what they’re doing, but they do it well. The band was formed in 2009 with it’s members (vocals-Dean Lettice, guitar- Jonathan Egmore, bass- Geoff Taha and drums- James Burke) having come from UK acts like The Argent Dawn, Raise the Dead and Middenhelm. from various. Not only did these four come from other successful OK acts (hence the skill-level here), the group has shared the stage with the likes of Napalm Death, Anaal Nathrakh, 1349, Vreid, Martyr Defiled, Romeo Must Die, Gorath and Annotations of an Autopsy .? Not too shabby at all. Interestingly enough, this very evening (February 27th, 2013), the band is set to release their new EP, “The Crypt Sessions”, digitally. A very limited run of cassettes will be available for that one (30!) and, by the time this goes to print, I wouldn’t be all that surprised to find them sold-out! I’ve review that EP in a day or two (time allowing), but for now let’s turn our attention back to the band’s debut-album. Rumor has it that this release is already on its second print run which, again, comes as no real surprise considering how solid The Infernal Sea is. What I like best about these 7 tracks is that while it’s blackened death metal there’s elements of melodic death and even some doom to be found here. I’m not suggesting this is “slow me down black metal as I’m falling madly in love with Black Sabbath” style doom/death. Nope. It’s more this feeling of overall doom you get as you struggle to come to gripes with the fact that misery can sound so mature and melodic, and yet decidedly and old-school, from a band less then a decade old! Whether these guys make it or break it depends on exposure as black/death metal, like metalcore in years past, is flooded with imitators and wannabes. My curiosity is peaked now for their new EP so it looks like I’ll have to clear my schedule some for this UK 4-piece ! ? http://theinfernalsea.bandcamp.com/album/call-of-the-augur
Mixing Is Complete On Final RIGOR MORTIS Album
I was very excited when I posted that Rigor Mortis would be releasing a new album, however that was before Mike Scaccia's untimely passing. It's been a few months since, and now news has broke that Dallas-based engineer Kerry Crafton, who engineered the original self-titled for Capitol Records in 1988, has finished mixing the final … The post Mixing Is Complete On Final RIGOR MORTIS Album appeared first on Metal Injection .
HOWL Reveals Sick New Album Art
Providence riff lords Howl have just unveiled the new album artwork for their upcoming Bloodlines album that comes out April 30 in North America. The band recently wrapped up recording with Chris “Zuess” Harris at the infamous Planet Z Studios, which has produced some amazing records from Crowbar, Soulfly, and Municipal Waste, among a ton of … The post HOWL Reveals Sick New Album Art appeared first on Metal Injection .
Stream The New Old Wounds Record and Preorder The Vinyl!
Old Wounds are a hardcore band out of New Jersey whose new record, From Where We Came Is Where We’ll Rest is simply mind-numbingly awesome. It’s a combination of everything they’ve done since their beginnings a few years back, and it’s one of the best releases of the year thus far. Hopefully we will have a review of it going up soon, but for now we have something else for you! The band is streaming their new album at Brooklyn Vegan for your listening pleasure so you can see what all the fuss is about. Also, the band is set to release some vinyl of their new record, which is really sweet, especially for underground bands and collectors like myself. It will come in three different versions, so be sure to pick one up! You can preorder them here for your future playings on your record player . In the meantime, sit back, relax, and enjoy some NJ hardcore. And be on the lookout in the coming weeks, because they have a huge nationwide tour! Dates below! OLD WOUNDS – 2013 TOUR DATES Saturday, March 2, 2013 Upton VFW Upton, MA Sunday, March 3, 2013 MATINEE SHOW @ The Firehouse Providence, RI Sunday, March 3, 2013 Funky Jungle Providence, RI Monday, March 4, 2013 The Handsome Women Willimantic, CT Tuesday, March 5, 2013 Squid Amps Providence, RI Wednesday, March 6, 2013 Rad Skatepark 45 Uxbrudge Rd., Mendon, MA Thursday, March 7, 2013 Siren Records Doylestown, PA Friday, March 8, 2013 Cafe 611 Restaurant Frederick, MD Saturday, March 9, 2013 HELLBENT FEST 2013 @ Lansing Community Center Lansing, OH Sunday, March 10, 2013 The Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN Monday, March 11, 2013 Alderaan, Chicago, IL Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Fubar, Saint Louis, MO Wednesday, March 13, 2013 The Outland Ballroom, Springfield, MO Thursday, March 14, 2013 The Venue, Oklahoma City, OK Friday, March 15, 2013 SXSW @ 1808 Annex, Austin, TX Saturday, March 16, 2013 The Howard House, San Antonio, TX Sunday, March 17, 2013 The Venue Dallas, TX Monday, March 18, 2013 The Pinebox Midland, TX Tuesday, March 19, 2013 The War Room, El Paso, TX Wednesday, March 20, 2013 The Nile Theatre, Mesa, AZ Thursday, March 21, 2013 Tucson Youth Collective Skrappy’s, Tucson, AZ Friday, March 22, 2013 The Dial, Murrieta, CA Saturday, March 23, 2013 Aladdin Jr, Pomona, CA Sunday, March 24, 2013 The Venue Nipomo, CA Monday, March 25, 2013 Oakland Metro, Oakland, CA Tuesday, March 26, 2013 The Venue Sacramento, CA Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Fort Ryland Reno, NV Thursday, March 28, 2013 Salt Haus, Salt Lake City, UT Friday, March 29, 2013 7th Circle Music Collective Denver, CO Saturday, March 30, 2013 The New Direction Fargo, Fargo, ND Sunday, March 31, 2013 The Venue Minneapolis, MN Monday, April 1, 2013 West Wing House Omaha, NE Tuesday, April 2, 2013 The Lemondrop, Springfield, MO Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Fubar, Saint Louis, MO Thursday, April 4, 2013 Green Hill Zone East Peoria, IL Friday, April 5, 2013 The Owl Farm Nashville, TN Saturday, April 6, 2013 Macrock, Harrisonburg, VA ? -SS
GOJIRA’s Mario Duplantier Likes To Draw On His Drumheads
Gojira drummer Mario Duplantier might be located all the way in the back of the stage when his band is performing, but for me, he is the star of the show. When seeing Gojira on their recent tour, I couldn't take my eyes off of him. He. does. not. fuck. up. He is constantly headbanging, … The post GOJIRA's Mario Duplantier Likes To Draw On His Drumheads appeared first on Metal Injection .