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PRE-ORDERS: https://Lamb-of-God.lnk.to/IntoOblivionAlbum
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NORTH AMERICAN INTO OBLIVION TOUR KICKS OFF ON MARCH 17
Jan. 15, 2026 – RICHMOND, Va. – Lamb of God have set a March 13 release date for their new album, Into Oblivion (Epic Records), marking the band’s first full-length release in four years.
Into Oblivion finds Lamb of God embracing their position as modern metal veterans, beholden to no one, with nothing left to prove. The 10-song collection references the band’s roots, doubles down on their signature groove, and expands their approach, resulting in an album that feels both deliberate and untethered.
News of Into Oblivion’s March arrival is accompanied by the debut of its title track, “Into Oblivion,” alongside a video (https://lamb-of-god.lnk.to/IntoOblivionOfficial) directed by Tom Flynn and Mike Watts. Aggressive and as unforgiving as ever, the song pairs the band’s musical ferocity with psychologically charged lyrics.
“For me, the album is about having the space to breathe creatively and not feeling like we have to keep up with any trend or expectation,” guitarist Mark Morton shares. “It feels nice to be untethered from any agenda beyond rallying around the notion of, ‘Let’s just make music that we think is cool,’ which is really where it all started.”
Vocalist Randy Blythe doesn’t mince words on why the band decided to name the album Into Oblivion, saying candidly: “Because that’s where we’re heading. In general, the album is about the ongoing and rapid breakdown of the social contract, particularly here in America. Things are acceptable now that would’ve horrified people just 20 years ago.”
In the months leading up to today’s announcement, the metal veterans released a pair of blistering singles that offered listeners a taste of the album’s range. “Sepsis,” the band’s first new song since 2022, paid homage to the early ‘90s Richmond underground that shaped Lamb of God’s formative years. Consequence, in their Heavy Song of the Week feature, noted the track’s fresh approach, saying “Morton’s riffs are bruising at this slower pace,” and adding that Blythe bellows “like a heavy metal Nick Cave.” “Parasocial Christ” followed, evoking classic Lamb of God with a three-minute onslaught that Revolver dubbed an “anti-tech thrasher.”
Produced and mixed by longtime studio collaborator Josh Wilbur, Into Oblivion was recorded across multiple locations tied closely to the band’s identity. Drums were tracked in Richmond, Va., with guitars and bass recorded at Morton’s home studio. Blythe recorded his vocals at the legendary Total Access studio in Redondo Beach, Calif., the birthplace of seminal punk records by Black Flag, Hüsker Dü, and Descendents.
Album pre-orders, including multiple limited-edition vinyl variants and signed copies, are available now (https://shop.lamb-of-god.com/collections/into-oblivion). An unannounced first pressing of the album was quietly posted on the band’s website earlier this week, and sold out immediately.
Into Oblivion track-listing:
3. Sepsis
4. The Killing Floor
5. El Vacío
6. St. Catherine’s Wheel
7. Blunt Force Blues
8. Bully
9. A Thousand Years
10. Devise/Destroy
Lamb of God previously announced a Spring North American tour in what promises to be the heaviest trek of 2026. Joined by Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg, the tour kicks off on March 17. Tickets and VIP packages are on-sale now via Lamb-of-god.com/tour.
Into Oblivion North American tour dates:
March 17 National Harbor, MD The Theater MGM National Harbor
March 19 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
March 20 Toronto, ON GCT Theatre
March 22 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre
March 24 Minneapolis, MN Armory
March 25 Chicago, IL Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
March 27 Denver, CO Fillmore Auditorium
March 28 Salt Lake City, UT The Union Event Center
March 30 Portland, OR Theater of the Clouds
March 31 Seattle, WA WAMU Theater
April 1 Vancouver, BC PNE Forum
April 3 San Francisco, CA The Masonic
April 4 Inglewood, CA YouTube Theater
April 5 Phoenix, AZ Arizona Financial Theatre
April 7 Albuquerque, NM Revel Entertainment Center
April 10 Austin, TX Moody Amphitheater
April 11 Irving, TX The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
April 12 Houston, TX 713 Music Hall
April 14 Nashville, TN War Memorial Auditorium
April 15 Atlanta, GA Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre
April 16 Raleigh, NC Red Hat Amphitheater
April 18 Reading, PA Santander Arena
April 19 Virginia Beach, VA The Dome
April 21 Buffalo, NY Buffalo RiverWorks
April 23 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Paramount
April 25 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
April 26 Boston, MA MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Additional 2026 tour dates:
May 9 Daytona Beach, FL Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival
May 17 Dayton, OH Welcome to Rockville
May 20 San Juan, PR Coliseo de Puerto Rico
July 24 Istanbul, TR Bonus Parkorman
July 25 – 27 Plovdiv, BG Hills of Rock
July 27 – 31 Râşnov, RO Rockstadt Extreme Fest
August 1 Wacken, DE Wacken Open Air
August 3 Leipzig, DE Haus Auensee
August 5 Lisbon, PT Vagos Open Air
August 6 – 9 Kortrijk, BE Alcatraz Open Air
August 7 Walton-on-Trent, UK Bloodstock Open Air
August 11 Copenhagen, DK K.B. Hallen
August 12 – 16 Dinkelsbühl, DE Summer Breeze
August 13 – 15 Sulingen, DE Reload Festival
August 14 – 16 Eindhoven, NL Dynamo Metalfest
October 30 – November 3 Miami, FL Headbangers Boat
Lamb of God is Randy Blythe (vocals), John Campbell (bass), Mark Morton (guitar), Willie Adler (guitar) and Art Cruz (drums). Formed in 1994, the Richmond, Va.-based band has released nine critically acclaimed albums, received five GRAMMY® Award nominations, sold over 3 million albums, packed arenas around the world, and tallied over one billion streams and counting.
Widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative forces in modern heavy music, Lamb of God’s most recent collection, Omens, arrived in late 2022, marking their sixth consecutive album to debut in the Top 15 on the Billboard 200.
𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗬
UK & EUROPE – be among the first to hear songs from our brand new album live in March 2026!
Tickets on sale now: https://lostsociety.fi/
07.03.26 DE Cologne – Gebäude 9
09.03.26 UK Bristol – Exchange
10.03.26 UK Manchester – The Star & Garter
11.03.26 UK London – Underworld
13.03.26 NL Hoofdoorp – Cpunt
15.03.26 CH Aarau – Kiff
16.03.26 DE Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
17.03.26 DE Munich – Backstage
18.03.26 DE Berlin – Cassiopeia
19.03.26 DE Hamburg – Betty
20.03.26 DK Copenhagen – Vega
21.03.26 NO Oslo – Sub Scene
22.03.26 SE Gothenburg – Monument
23.03.26 SE Stockholm – Debaser Nova
From Lost Society Facebook
Texas Groove Metal Veterans Announce 7-Date Tour with Special Guests Single Bullet Theory and select dates with Byzantine
El Paso’s legendary groove metal pioneers PISSING RAZORS are set to make their long-awaited return to the East Coast for the first time in over two decades. The upcoming seven-date run marks their first appearance in the region since 2004, when the band was touring in support of their Spitfire Records release, Evolution.
Now, in 2025, the band returns to the East in support of their acclaimed 2021 album Eulogy Death March, a tour that’s not only highly anticipated by fans but also historic in nature. This lineup is the closest to the original Pissing Razors roster the band has had in years and features:
Joe Rodriguez – Vocals
Eddy Garcia – Drums
Mat Lynch – Guitar
Geo Gomez – Bass
The East Coast leg will feature direct support from Single Bullet Theory, the long-running East Coast metal force fronted by Matt DiFabio. DiFabio has strong ties to Pissing Razors himself, having played guitar on the 2003 tour supporting Evolution. Now, over 20 years later, the two camps reunite on the same stages once again.
Joe Rodriguez shared his thoughts on the tour’s significance:
“The return to the East Coast after over two decades would mark a significant milestone, not just as a tour to the area with our friends in Single Bullet Theory but a reconnection with the fans in regions we haven’t formally visited in a long time. It symbolizes the longevity of the band and our dedication to the groove metal scene, keeping the genre alive in new and legacy markets.
For long-time fans on the East Coast, it would be a nostalgic and emotional event, potentially the first chance to see the band live in nearly a generation. For the band, it’s an opportunity to re-establish our presence, maybe test new songs (like tracks from our 2021 album Eulogy Death March), and grow our audience geography beyond our Texas-heavy touring footprint.”
Eddy Garcia added:
“It’s with great pleasure that we get to hit the East Coast for a few dates! We haven’t been that way since 2003! Many thanks to Matt and Single Bullet Theory! We look forward to seeing old friends and making some new ones! East Coast fans have always treated us well, and we look forward to playing all of these shows! Cheers!“
Formed in the mid-’90s, Pissing Razors gained a reputation for relentless touring and uncompromising live shows. From the late ’90s through the early 2000s, the band seemed to live on the road, clocking in tours alongside Cannibal Corpse, Six Feet Under, W.A.S.P., and select U.S. and European dates with Anthrax and NYHC legends Pro-Pain. Their impact helped shape the sound of American groove metal, influencing a new generation of heavyweights including Lamb of God and Gojira.
The upcoming East Coast tour promises to be a celebration of Pissing Razors’ legacy, a testament to their longevity, and a heavy reminder of their ongoing power and relevance in today’s metal scene.
PIssing Razors / Single Bullet Theory/ Byzantine:
10/31 – Richmond, VA. – Another Round
11/01 – Bensalem, PA. – Broken Goblet (with Byzantine)
11/02 – Sabbatus, ME. – Mixers (with Byzantine and Ascend to Power)
11/03 – Westfield, MA. – Gabes 252 (with Byzantine)
11/04 – Providence, RI. – Alchemy (with Thy Will Be Done)
11/05- Hamden, CT. – The Cellar
11/06 – Buffalo, NY. – Rockin Buffalo Saloon
www.facebook.com/PissingRazorsEPTX
www.facebook.com/singlebullettheory
Source: ClawHammer PR
The Finnish melodic death/groove metal band Falling From Grace released their second studio album At The Edge via Inverse Records on May 2nd 2025.
LISTEN to At The Edge album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/ffg-edge
The theme of the album revolves around the title, as it explores the mindset of a person who has been pushed to the edge mentally, with no way out. The lyrics, as usual, touch on the darker side of life, but also address the current state of the world. The compositions on the album are somewhat darker than those on the previous release, Shattered. There is also a song on the album, titled “The Creator,” which is a bit different from the band’s usual style. Falling From Grace‘s characteristic energy and aggression are also present on this release.
At The Edge combines various genres of metal, with a focus on groove metal and melodic death metal. The songwriting is once again handled by the band’s guitarist Timi Tonteri.
Nils Courbaron (Sirenia, Bloodorn, T.A.N.K.) is featured on the album’s last track “The Creator.”
“With At The Edge, we’ve taken a step forward from the last album and incorporated elements we haven’t used before. The timing of the album release is perfect, with Tuska Festival just around the corner, where we will also perform.”
Falling From Grace – At The Edge – Track list:
1. At The Edge
2. Final Hour
3. Downfall
4. Egoistic
5. Poseur
6. Crawling Back To The Dark
7. The Abyss
8. Shadow
9. Revolt Unleashed
10. The Creator
Line-up:
Timi Tonteri – Guitar
Atte Väisänen – Guitar
Niki Tonteri – Vocals
Toni Jokelainen – Bass
Valtteri Honko – Drums
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/FallingFromGraceFIN
https://www.instagram.com/fallingfromgracemetal
https://fallingfromgrace.bandcamp.com
I went to see PRONG and VOIVOD back on February 28th, at the King of Clubs in Columbus, Ohio. What a night! I was (and still am) elated to have experienced PRONG on this tour! PRONG took the stage first and ripped out a scorching set of their songs, culminating with their intense and heavy hitting cover of “Working Man” by RUSH.
PRONG is continuing to tour in support of their newest and 13th studio album from 2023: State Of Emergency. Tommy Victor and his band kickstarted my Metal adrenaline that lasted straight through VOIVOD and into the next day! Tommy’s vocals sounded stronger than ever; while always a master on his guitar. PRONG flat-out kicked Metal ass that night; I couldn’t have expected any less! Metal be thy name. – Stone
Check out my blab and photos for VOIVOD by clicking this link: https://metalodyssey.net/2024/03/06/voivod-concert-review-photo-gallery-from-columbus-ohio-at-king-of-clubs-february-28th-2024/
See the setlist at bottom of post.
SETLIST:
The Descent
Irrelevant Thoughts
Seeing Red
(Killing Joke cover)
For Dear Life
Beg to Differ
Unconditional
Disbelief
Cut-Rate
Broken Peace
Breaking Point
Whose Fist Is This Anyway?
Another Worldly Device
Revenge…Best Served Cold
Dark Signs
Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck
Third From the Sun
(Chrome cover)
Working Man
(Rush cover)
(Photo Credit: Eric Sanchez)
NEW Line Up = L-R = Steve Burns (Drums), Tommy Vaillancourt (Bass), Jeff Boisvert (Vocals), Mike Decker (Guitar), Simon Savard (Guitar)
Debuting their album ‘The Healing Powers of Hate’ during summer 2013 with great reception from fans, media and topping Canadian College Radio Loud Charts, Montreal, QC Groove Metal band BORNBROKEN is proud to return this fall 2014 after a few line up changes with a new track ‘Watch The World Unwind’ featuring their new line up with extreme vocalist Jeff Boisvert (ex-Forbidden Sin) and the ferocious drumming of Steve Burns (Mythosis).
BORNBROKEN will also be performing their first show, with the new line up supporting The Agonist on November 7th in Montreal, QC at Foufounes Electriques, along side Ogenix, Red Skies and Temptist. For show and ticket info, please visit the following link here.
Soundcloud – http://soundcloud.com/bornbrokenmusic/watch-the-world-unwind-single-2014
Youtube – http://youtu.be/YY6_GExA45o
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Guitarist Mike Decker comments:
“We would like to first thank everyone who have bought, listened, and become one with the broken on our first release “The Healing Powers of Hate.” Now for what comes next, we had to make some lineup changes but sometimes change is for the better”.
The addition of Steve Burns and Jeff Boisvert on vocals has given BornBroken a new dimension as we move forward. We are truly happy with choosing The Grid and producer Chris Donaldson for our next CD, as you will hear, we are pushing new boundaries with our sound and approach and Chris has the knowledge to help with that.
The future of BornBroken is far from over as we are in the middle of writing and recording 2.0. As we keep some things for now shrouded in shadows we are proud to give you a front row seat to ‘Watch The World Unwind’.
Hear the cry once more….”
‘The Healing Powers of Hate’ is now streaming at the following link: http://soundcloud.com/bornbrokenmusic/sets/thehealingpowersofhate
BornBroken‘s debut album ‘The Healing Powers of Hate’ was released in June 2013. The album was fan voted as Album of The Week (June 10th) on Revolver Magazine, along with debuting #8 on Canadian College Loud Charts, plus being named one of the best unsigned Heavy Metal Bands for June 2013 by Drago’s Dungeon on About.com – Heavy Metal.
They have also received great admiration from Yell Magazine! quoting ‘This is a debut metal album of epic proportions. If it’s not the Canadian metal album of the year, it’s certainly in the running for Canadian debut metal album.’ and TheFrontRowReport.com quoting ‘BornBroken may be the best metal band you probably haven’t heard of. Those who love hard, heavy, angry metal are in for a treat and may find a new favorite in BornBroken.’.
BornBroken was formed with one simple mission in mind: Help the masses find a voice, a face, an “X” that marks the spot through the sounds of beating skins, metal strings and broken chords.
After months of writing and hours spent in the studio, BornBroken managed to take every emotion they felt, put it to music, build off of past battle scars and create a record where listeners will feel they are part of the storyline.
On their debut album, The Healing Powers of Hate, BornBroken play out not only what life has given them but also what they want to give back: truth, integrity, perseverance, loyalty and faith in humanity’s struggle for equality.
To order their incredibly designed physical copy plus comic illustrated booklet (pic below), please visit the following link http://bornbroken.bandcamp.com.
1 – Can’t Quiet The Riot
2 – Old News
3 – Anger of The Day
4 – I Will Rise
5 – Control
6 – It Has Begun
7 – Birth of The Broken
8 – Bleed The Sky
9 – Reborn From The Ashes
10 – The Healing Powers of Hate
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Album Band Line Up:
Simon Savard – Guitar
Jesus Salazar – Vocals
Tommy Vaillancourt – Bass
Mike Decker – Guitar
Brian Craig – Drums
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(Source: Asher Media Relations)
* For more info on BORNBROKEN:
http://bornbroken.bandcamp.com/
http://www.facebook.com/bornbroken
http://www.twitter.com/bornbroken
Stone.
Limited Edition, Red And Black Swirled Vinyl Available At Select Music Retail Outlets On November 6 From Rhino
To continue the year-long celebration of the 20th Anniversary Edition of Pantera’s Vulgar Display of Power, Rhino has announced the first ever vinyl release of the band’s WALK EP. The six-track collection will be available on red and black swirled vinyl as a limited edition of 2,500 copies on November 6 for a suggested retail price of $16.98. The vinyl will be available exclusively at Hastings and FYE stores, as well as a few additional music retailers.
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(Source: Philip Anselmo Facebook)
* For more info on PANTERA, click on the links below!
facebook: Pantera
Stone.
Los Angeles-based Stoner/Groove Metallers ALL HAIL THE YETI have confirmed their first official tour in support of their self-titled debut full-length, released at the end of August worldwide via AFM Records. Dubbed the Reconcile For Revenge Tour, ALL HAIL THE YETI will tear up and down the West Coast for twelve shows, performing with prominent acts including Unida (John Garcia from Kyuss), System Divide and many more along the way.
Preceding the tour actions, AHTY will perform as part of a six-act bill tonight in Tempe, Arizona at a show sponsored by the metallians at 98 KUPD’s Into The Pit.
ALL HAIL THE YETI‘s self-titled debut album boasts the act’s most crushing, groove-laden, Southern-tinged stoner metal with over a solid hour of thunderous riffage. Featuring well-known tattoo artist Connor Garritty of Timeless Tattoos in Los Angeles, ALL HAIL THE YETI have forged their own path through what they see as a desolate Hollywood music scene, recorded with producers Tommy Decker and Mike Sarkisyan.
Immediately following the album’s release, ALL HAIL THE YETI unleashed their amazing Wild West style video for the track “The Art Of Mourning,” chock full of brutal gunfights and gory head-shots utilizing actual .45 revolvers, a full-on lynching and all kinds of high-action entertainment!
Check out “The Art Of Mourning” video and more AHTY action RIGHT HERE.
10/12/2012 The Marquee Theatre – Tempe, AZ w/ Sicmonic, Among The Risen, Anomaly
November 2012 Reconcile For Revenge Tour:
11/09/2012 The Hood Pizza and Beer – Palm Desert, CA w/ Unida
11/10/2012 Whiskey Dicks – South Lake Tahoe, CA w/ Murdericious
11/12/2012 Shea’s Tavern – Reno, NV
11/13/2012 American Legion – South Lake Tahoe, CA w/ System Divide, Idekay
11/15/2012 TBA – Portland, OR
11/16/2012 McCoy’s Tavern – Olympia, WA
11/17/2012 Sunset Tavern – Seattle, WA w/ Zero Down
11/18/2012 Tony V’s Garage – Everett, WA
11/19/2012 Musik Ink – San Jose, CA
11/20/2012 Eli’s Mile High – Oakland, CA
11/21/2012 The Hemlock – San Francisco, CA
11/24/2012 Whisky A-Go-Go – West Hollywood, CA
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(Source: Earsplit PR)
* For more info on ALL HAIL THE YETI, click on the links below!
https://www.facebook.com/officialallhailtheyeti
http://www.reverbnation.com/allhailtheyeti
http://de-de.facebook.com/afmrecords
Stone.
PANTERA – What more can be said or written about the legendary PANTERA and their seminal catalog of albums, which hasn’t already been communicated? Metal excellence. Groove Metal pioneers. Total Metal domination during the 90’s. The reverence that PANTERA receives from their fans only grows stronger by the second and there shall never be another band like them. Metal be thy name.
PANTERA – Original Album Series Box Set is a 2011 UK import from Rhino Entertainment and is currently selling for $19.99 (U.S.) on Amazon.com. For those new fans or fans that need to upgrade their collection, this PANTERA box set is an unbelievable bargain!
PANTERA – Original Album Series Box Set Includes:
Cowboys From Hell (1990)
Vulgar Display Of Power (1992)
Far Beyond Driven (1994)
The Great Southern Trendkill (1996)
Reinventing The Steel (2000)
(Box Set Back Cover)
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* For more info on PANTERA, click on the links below!
Rest In Peace, Dimebag.
Stone.
PANTERA – There’s never a specific time to celebrate the Metal legacy of PANTERA. Hell, I’ll celebrate this legendary Metal band everyday for the rest of my life… no problem! With that said, 2012 is a special anniversary for PANTERA, it marks the 20th anniversary of their ultra incredible album: Vulgar Display Of Power. An iconic Metal album it is. Nuff’ said.
A Metal kudos to Revolver Magazine for commemorating such an enormously powerful Metal band! This special Collector’s Issue of PANTERA is on newsstands right now! There are five different cover versions for this special issue as well. A limited edition box set of all five cover versions is available at Revolver online. For online ordering, click here: REVOLVER MAGAZINE
Revolver Magazine goes back into their archives and digs out some amazing interviews, insane concert photos and throws in a bounty of celebrity “my favorite PANTERA song” picks too! From Tom Morello to Jerry Cantrell, the peers of PANTERA give cool insights to their #1 PANTERA songs! Vinnie Paul, Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown all remember Dimebag Darrell in the articles found in this MUST Collector’s Issue.
On May 15th, 2012, the 20th Anniversary Edition of Vulgar Display Of Power will be released! An unreleased single, Piss, will be included on this Anniversary Edition! Piss has already been released via iTunes, since April 12th, 2012.
I purchased my copy of this PANTERA Collector’s Issue from Revolver Magazine, at a very cool grocery store called Wegmans. I am quite psyched-out about owning this special issue of PANTERA. Trust me, it’s difficult to put down, once I start reading it. Metal be thy name.
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* For more info on PANTERA, click on the link below:
LONG LIVE THE METAL LEGACY OF PANTERA.
Rest In Peace, Dimebag Darrell.
Stone.
SOULFLY – The eighth studio album from Soulfly, Enslaved, was released on March 13, 2012, via Roadrunner Records. It’s a killer. With a “slave theme” throughout, just another dark side of mankind is brought to the Metal forefront by Max Cavalera and his band. If anyone out there needs to hear a legendary voice and musician of Metal… Max Cavalera is just that on Enslaved.
I was counting the days for this Soulfly release. I knew this album was going to resonate Metal in its heaviest form, with appreciative quality from world-class Metal musicians. As I listen to the vocals of Max Cavalera, the lyrics and brutal themes to the songs on Enslaved are magnified with an unparalleled realism. Whoa. Max has Soulfly at the top of the heaviest tier of Metal bands with this Enslaved release. There’s no doubt in my Metal mind about this.
One of my favorite tracks on Enslaved is Plata O Plomo. I cannot get enough of Soulfly’s Groove Metal and extreme rhythm stomp, courtesy of Tony Campos (bass) and David Kinkade (drums). Tony Campos also lends vocals on Plato O Plomo. The inclusion of a Flamenco guitar, during and at the conclusion of this song, gives it such a diverse touch that it’s insanely grand.
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Soulfly solidifies their ever impressive Thrash capabilities with American Steel and it F’n scorches and shreds! Whoa. American Steel has left its Thrash mark on my Metal soul. The tempo of the second half of this song may slow down some, still, the intensity of the vibes that American Steel gives off are there to behold. Once again, Soulfly shows off their astute diversity for the song with Max playing the sitar as the coda.
I cannot express any louder or clearer, just how proficient of a guitarist Marc Rizzo is. Marc is a thrill to listen to and he belongs mentioned in the “best of class” when it comes to Metal guitarists… or any Rock guitarist for that matter. The tones of Marc’s guitar are surely showcased throughout Enslaved. On Treachery, Marc just let’s it all loose, proving his dynamical presence is indeed an asset to Soulfly.
Across the board on Enslaved, the Metal is not just great… the Metal is exceptional. As I’ve stated in the past, I listen to a great deal of Metal and I don’t bullshit around. Soulfly has raised their own bar of Metal excellence with Enslaved. This is an album that holds a very strong chance at being #1 on my best of list at year’s end. Metal be thy name.
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Max Cavalera – vocals, 4-strings, soul, sitar, lyrical terrorism
Marc Rizzo – guitars, flamenco guitars
Tony Campos – bass, vocals on “Plata O Plomo”
David Kinkade – drums, percussion
Many ultra talented and world known vocalists and musicians appear as guests on Enslaved. Here they are:
Travis Ryan – additional vocals on “World Scum”
Dez Fafara – additional vocals on “Redemption Of Man By God”
Richie Cavalera – additional vocals on “Revengeance”
Igor Cavalera – additional vocals and guitar on “Revengeance”
Zyon Cavalera – drums on “Revengeance”
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RESISTANCE
WORLD SCUM
INTERVENTION
GLADIATOR
LEGIONS
AMERICAN STEEL
REDEMPTION OF MAN BY GOD
TREACHERY
PLATA O PLOMO
CHAINS
REVENGEANCE
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* For more info on SOULFLY, click on the links below:
http://www.youtube.com/soulfly
http://www.twitter.com/TheSoulflyTribe
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com
LONG LIVE SOULFLY.
Stone.
AVATAR – The debut full-length album, Black Waltz, from Sweden’s AVATAR was released back on February 14th, 2012, via eOne Music… and it’s hereby highly recommended by yours truly, for your Metal famished senses. Extreme vocals are prevalent from Johannes Eckerström and he essentially nails it from top to bottom. Johannes isn’t belting out Death or Black Metal tones, instead it’s all super-fine Extreme. Dark. Damn good. When Johannes does come clean with his vocals, it’s… damn good again.
The Metal itself has more grooves discharging than I could possibly count. There’s also a melodic sensibility happening big time with the Metal of AVATAR and it all comes across to me as a thrilling listening experience. Metal be thy name is this AVATAR band an unforeseen Metal prize for me in 2012. AVATAR plays some straightforward Metal, only it’s the inventiveness of the parts and the dazzling delivery of the Extreme, which all equals to the impressive Metal sum on Black Waltz. Whoa.
AVATAR implements elements into their Metal that keeps their songs interesting, (as an example) the creepy chorus as an outro for Torn Apart. Ready For The Ride is a fine Metal example of just how Extreme AVATAR can come across, this song when played at maximum level is one of the more enjoyable listening moments I’ve had with a song lately. Hell, playing Black Waltz in its entirety at maximum volume, is prescribed Metal medicine for any shitty day you or I shall encounter from here on in.
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To explain the Metal listening experience of Black Waltz, in one word, that word would be: INTENSE. Within these 11 songs on Black Waltz, I hear a band that obviously is adept in Metal creativity and focused on quality. In Napalm and has progressive footings and still comes across with that dark feel and vibe that AVATAR wants us all to accept. Dark lyrically and musically throughout, AVATAR never has me thinking this is the “same old stuff” I’ve been listening to for years.
The title track, Use Your Tongue and Blod are three scalding exclamation points on this album. Furious. Like an Extreme, yet still, a groove driven Metal ambush from the fiery depths of hell itself. Jonas Jarlsby and Simon Andersson on guitars are damn cool to listen to. The riffs, leads and mini-solos are all unique and all importantly memorable. Let It Burn grooves along with such a convincing fire from AVATAR that it gets the “replay continuously” award for this album.
Yes, I dig AVATAR and appreciate the Metal direction that they are taking here on Black Waltz. To say that I’ve enjoyed Black Waltz as much as any Rob Zombie album ever made is real. That new Alice Cooper album from last year has nothing over on Black Waltz either. AVATAR is without question, a band not to ignore. Black Waltz is this band’s debut album that is absolutely can’t miss in 2012 and beyond. The Modern Metal doors of extremity have flung wide open… and AVATAR has arrived. Metal. Be. Thy. Name.
Johannes Eckerström – Vocals
John Alfredsson – Drums
Jonas Jarlsby – Guitars
Simon Andersson – Guitars
Henrik Sandelin – Bass
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Let Us Die
Torn Apart
Ready For The Ride
In Napalm
Black Waltz
Blod
Let It Burn
One Touch
Paint Me Red
Smells Like A Freakshow
Use Your Tongue
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* For more info on AVATAR, click on the links below:
http://www.facebook.com/avatar.official
http://www.youtube.com/avatartube
LONG LIVE AVATAR.
Stone.
It has been reported just about everywhere, that Frankie Sparcello (bass guitarist) of EXHORDER passed away on March 22, 2011. This is sad news for the entire Metal world. The loss of Frankie Sparcello only adds to the long list of Metal heros our Metal community has lost in the last two years alone. Metal Odyssey extends condolences to the family, friends, band mates and fans of Frankie Sparcello.
EXHORDER was scheduled to play at the Maryland Death Fest IX, which runs May 26th through May 29th, 2011, at the Sonar in Baltimore. EXHORDER originated from New Orleans, Louisiana, back in 1985. With two studio albums and one “split” live album in their catalog, EXHORDER has always maintained their loyal fan base, receiving the respect and brandishing influence among their peers, regardless of any periods of inactivity. Frankie Sparcello was the bassist for EXHORDER on their 1992 studio album The Law.
EXHORDER Discography On RoadRunner Records:
Slaughter In The Vatican – (1990)
The Law – (1992)
EXHORDER On Split, Restless Records:
Live Death – (1994)
Long Live The Metal Of Exhorder.
Rest In Peace, Frankie Sparcello.
Stone.
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