On June 11th, 1966 – THE ROLLING STONES had their amazing hit, Paint It Black, ranked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Paint It Black is featured on the 1966 studio album from THE ROLLING STONES: Aftermath. I was 4 months old, back on June 11th, 1966. Whoa, man!!
On June 11th, 1982 – E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial was released to movie theaters, via Universal. This iconic film was directed by the great Steven Spielberg. This movie was written by Melissa Mathison and starred: Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace,Robert MacNaughton and Drew Barrymore. In my Metal opinion, E.T. is and will always be… Metal.
On June 11th, 2016 – The newly released MOTÖRHEAD Clean Your Clock(Live In Munich 2015) is ranked at #15, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Rest In Peace, Lemmy Kilmister.
On June 11th, 2016 – The newly released D.R.I. But Wait… There’s More! EP is ranked at #20, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. D.R.I. FOREVER!!
On June 11th, 2016 – Boston’s very own GOZU have their newly released studio album, Revival, ranked at #47, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Revival was released by the cool dudes of Ripple Music. Hot damn and kick that Metal can! Dig it.
Austin doom-crushers, DESTROYER OF LIGHT, have updated their Summer tour, which begins in just one week, then consumes the remainder of June and nearly half of July.
The upcoming tour is the first extensive tour from DESTROYER OF LIGHT since their Summer 2015 tour with Godhunter, which was booked in support of their Endsville split 2xLP. This new trek sees DESTROYER OF LIGHT taking their Endsville anthems back out to the masses, beginning in Fort Worth on June 16th, then running up through the Central and Midwestern states to the Pacific Northwest, before running down the West Coast on their way back to Texas, the final show going down in the band’s hometown on July 11th.
A brief trailer for the tour is posted HERE or below:
Additionally, DESTROYER OF LIGHT has been confirmed to take part in the second installment of Shadow Woods Metal Fest in Maryland this September, with the likes of Zud, Tombs, Mantar, Wino with Faith In Jane, Ghost Bath, Darsombra, Blood Storm, and countless others, around which another tour is being routed.
Following the recent departure of Keegan Kjeldsen, these tour dates will see DESTROYER OF LIGHT taking to the streets as a three-piece for the first time, with Jeff Klein handling lead guitars, Steve Colca on guitars and vocals, and Penny turner on drums, the trio strategically bulking up on extra amplification for the journey. The band is working on their new album, which will see release in early 2017 on a label to be announced at a later date along with more info on the permanent lineup.
Stream DESTROYER OF LIGHT’s Endsville split with Godhunter RIGHT HERE and see the lyric video for “Electric Shadows” HERE or below:
Endsville is available through a joint release with Godhunter co-owned Battleground Records and DESTROYER OF LIGHT‘s Heavy Friends Records, the 2xLP bearing two slabs of 180-gram vinyl on two colors packed in a gatefold sleeve. Order the digital and vinyl HERE.
DESTROYER OF LIGHT – Tour Dates:
6/16/2016 The Grotto – Fort Worth, TX
6/17/2016 Road Map – Texarkana, AR
6/18/2016 Downtown Lounge – Tulsa, OK @ Freak Tulsa 2016
6/19/2016 The Elbow Room – Wichita, KS
6/20/2016 Bourbon Theatre – Lincoln, NB
6/21/2016 Three Kings Tavern – Denver, CO
6/22/2016 Flux Capacitor – Colorado Springs, CO
6/24/2016 Wastelander Studio – Boise, ID
6/25/2016 VFW – Missoula, MT
6/26/2016 Emerald of Slam – Richland, WA
6/27/2016 Victory Lounge – Seattle, WA
6/28/2016 The Panic Room – Portland, OR
6/29/2016 The Wandering Goat – Eugene, OR
6/30/2016 Base Kamp – Ashland, OR
7/01/2016 Starlite – Sacramento, CA
7/02/2016 Hemlock Tavern – San Francisco, CA
7/03/2016 Sweet Water Saloon – Los Osos, CA
7/04/2016 Lexington – Los Angeles, CA
7/05/2016 Soda Bar – San Diego, CA
7/06/2016 The Womb Room – Las Vegas, NV
7/07/2016 Yucca Tap Room – Tempe, AZ
7/08/2016 191 Toole – Tucson, AZ
7/09/2016 The Sandbox – El Paso, TX
7/10/2016 The Depot O’Bar – Lubbock, TX
7/11/2016 The Grand – Austin, TX
9/15-18/2016 Camp Hidden Valley – White Hall, MD @ Shadow Woods Metal Fest
ABNORMALITY are a young Death Metal band that exhibits the talent, energy and drive to go very far in our Metal world. ExperiencingABNORMALITYlive has only solidified my previously positive Metal opinion about them BIG time. Originating from Massachusetts and fronted by vocalist Mallika Sundaramurthy, ABNORMALITY are signed to Metal Blade Records. I was fortunate to witness the live Death Metal fury of ABNORMALITY at Oddbody’s Music Room, in Dayton, Ohio, on May 7th, of this year.
Photo Credit: Stone
With ABNORMALITY‘s new studio album Mechanisms of Omniscience just being released on April 29th, they are touring to support their Death Metal album achievement; supporting mega Metal monsters BATTLECROSS, SUFFOCATION and the legendary SOULFLY. This is quite an impressive supporting slot to have, considering the enormous influence that SUFFOCATION has had on the Death Metal family and the unparalleled Metal history of Max Cavalera’s SOULFLY. Whoa.
Above: Front Cover of Mechanisms Of Omniscience
Being in the pit for any Metal show at my age now is usually not that stinking easy. I do feel the hits, slaps and random punches more than I used to, say, twenty-five years ago. Despite my being older, I am more wiser; therefore being up-front and against the stage for ABNORMALITY was a no-brainer for me! I took the numerous hits! F*ck yeah. I wanted to be a part of Death Metal history, being able to say I experiencedABNORMALITY as close as I could get! This band is that fun to see and hear up-close; combined with their Death Metal assault, grooves, vibes and obvious future potential, it’s freaking bragging rights to only see them this way and not from afar.
Photo Credit: Stone
ABNORMALITY played to a packed house at Oddbody’s, with their battalion of fans that were unmistakably in attendance. Forget about the song list here; I was too busy taking in ABNORMALITY‘s deadly wall-of-sound, while doing my damn best to sustain the physical barrage upon my body. That’s Metal. Pure and f*%kin simple. Mallika Sundaramurthy‘s guttural vocals are eye-popping! Do not underestimate Mallika. Her stage presence is commanding, while working the fans into a Metal frenzy, regardless of her petite size and seriously cute looks. Mallika’s vocals and the entire band, without a doubt, kicked my ears into Death Metal submission! Amazing.
I obviously had a blast being a part of this ABNORMALITY moment in Metal time. For thirty minutes or so I didn’t care about any other band in the world; my entire Metal soul was focused on what I was feeling and hearing from ABNORMALITY. The body hits I was taking didn’t matter; nor did my head getting dizzy spells from the entire pit encounter. This was my Metal moment with ABNORMALITY and I was going to savor every f*#kin second of it; as well I did. Metal Be Thy Name. – Stone
Pictured below is the psyched-out me, with Mallika Sundaramurthy. Metal be thy name, what a funtastic night!
Photo Credit: Kyle Gunther of Battlecross
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Mallika Sundaramurthy – Vocals Jay Blaisdell – Drums Josh Staples – Bass Sam Kirsch – Guitars Jeremy Henry – Guitars
IRON IMPERIUM is an Alternative – Heavy Metal band from Jyväskylä, Finland, formed in 2012, with music inspired by bands like Avenged Sevenfold, System of a Down and ’80’s Heavy Metal. The band’s lyric poetry swims in the dark waters. The band could be described as Modern Metal, among which has a little bit of 80’s Metal, darkness and Grunge, yet it’s still energetic and honest Metal music.
On June 3rd, 2016 – The newly released VOLBEAT studio album, Seal The Deal & Let’s Boogie, is ranked #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Hot damn!
On June 3rd, 2016 – The newly released HELLYEAH studio album, Unden!able, is ranked at #3, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Hell and Yeah!!
On June 3rd, 2016 – The newly released DARK FUNERAL studio album, Where Shadows Forever Reign, is ranked at #9, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Freaking cool!!
On June 3rd, 2016 – The newly released CANDLEMASS studio EP, Death Thy Lover, is ranked at #19, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. CANDLEMASS!!
On June 3rd, 2016 – The newly released YNGWIE MALMSTEEN studio album, World On Fire, is ranked at #37, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yngwie!!
On June 3rd, 2016 – The newly released studio album, Agony, from São Paulo’s NERVOSA, is ranked at #48, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart.
On June 3rd, 2016 – The newly released debut and self-titled studio album from San Diego’s POISON HEADACHE is ranked at #54, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart.
On June 1st, 1987 – The debut studio album, Mechanical Resonance, from the brilliant TESLA was ranked at #49, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Yes, this album features the unreal good song: Modern Day Cowboy. Dig it.
On June 1st, 1991 – FIREHOUSE were at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their hit: Don’t Treat Me Bad. This crazy cool song is featured on the self-titled debut album from the band, released back in 1990.
On June 1st, 1991 – QUEENSRŸCHE were at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their powerful ballad: Silent Lucidity. This song is featured on QUEENSRŸCHE’s fourth studio album from 1990: Empire.
On This Day In KISSTORY – June 1, 2013 – KISS began their European MONSTERTour in front of a massive crowd at Friends Arena Stadium in Stockholm, Sweden! Whoa!
On June 1st, 2016 – The fourth studio album, Soul Sphere, from Chicagos’ BORN OF OSIRIS is ranked at #61, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Hell and yeah. This album was released back in 2015.
On June 1st, 2016 – The seventh studio album, The Dream Calls For Blood, from the Bay Area Thrash warriors DEATH ANGEL, is ranked at #71, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album was released back in 2013 and kicks super-potent Metal ass.
On May 31st, 1975 – BAD COMPANY had their hit single, Good Lovin’ Gone Bad, ranked at #36 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Yeah, man! Dig it. This far-out song is featured on BAD COMPANY‘s second studio album from 1975: Straight Shooter.
On May 31st, 1987 – Ozzy Osbourne/Randy Rhoades Tribute was ranked at #8, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Tribute was released as a double-live album and if you don’t own it you’re a Don Ho fan. And you eat head cheese with stale prunes too.
On May 31st, 2016 – The immensely great IRON MAIDEN performed at the Waldbühne (amphitheater), in Berlin, Germany. Run for your life!
On May 31st, 2016 – LACUNA COIL have their newly released studio album, Delirium, ranked #1 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Excellent stuff!
On May 31st, 2016 – LACUNA COIL‘s 2014 studio album Broken Crown Halo is ranked at #74, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart.
On May 31st, 2016 – LACUNA COIL‘s 2012 studio album Dark Adrenaline is ranked at #77, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart.
On May 30th, 1975 – The first solo album from ALICE COOPER, Welcome to My Nightmare, was certified Gold by the RIAA. It would later sell one million (plus) copies in the United States.
On May 30th, 1987 – The third studio album, Tell No Tales, from Norway’s TNT was ranked at #105, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart.
On May 30th, 1987 – The second studio album, Join The Army, from SUICIDAL TENDENCIES was ranked at #133,on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart.
On May 30th, 1987 – LIZZY BORDEN‘s EP, Terror Rising was ranked at #196, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. Long Live LIZZY BORDEN!
On May 30th, 2016 – The UK’s NAPOLEON have their newly released studio album, Newborn Mind, ranked at #41 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yeah!
On May 30th, 2016 – OZZY OSBOURNE‘s fourth studio album, The Ultimate Sin, is ranked at #88, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. The late RANDY CASTILLO was the drummer on this fantastic album.
On May 29th, 1983 – It was Heavy Metal Day at the US Festival in San Bernadino, California. Legendary bands that performed were: QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, MÖTLEY CRÜE, JUDAS PRIEST, SCORPIONS, VAN HALEN, and TRIUMPH.
On May 29th, 2002 – SAMMY HAGAR and DAVID LEE ROTH began their co-headlining tour in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, at the Blossom Music Center. Whoa, man!!
On May 29th, 2016 – The sensational IRON MAIDEN perform at Rockavaria in Munich, Germany. HAIL IRON MAIDEN!!
On May 29th, 2016 – The newly released studio album, Delirium, from LACUNA COIL, is ranked #1, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Delirium is the eighth studio album from LACUNA COIL.
On May 29th, 2016 – The newly released studio album, The Evil Divide, from the great DEATH ANGEL, is ranked at #2, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Whoa!! This marks the eighth studio album released by DEATH ANGEL.
Blistering anarchist Black Metal unit, ISKRA, has teamed up with Southern Lord for the CD release of their latest LP, Ruins. Approaching the most fearsome of all genres from a foundation in filthy metallic crust, ISKRA has skillfully created an old school orthodox epic that their extensive back catalog has always been working towards, and in Ruins is executed in sublime, scathing style.
The Canadian collective, almost two decades into their journey as ISKRA, stands out as staunch advocates of anarchism, and reject all forms of oppressive mainstream ideologies such as communism, fascism and democracy. To underline this, they coined their unification of extreme punk anger and Black Metal sonics “anarchist metal,” separating themselves from other acts deemed as “extreme” or “radical” but lacking conviction or real menace.
It is certainly evident in their vitriolic offensives that they mean business, but most impressive is the sharp, refined songcraft that makes Ruins a compelling Black Metal record, regardless of your political (dis)orientation. The constantly shifting tremolo riffs and blasting drums are some of the most devastating and aggressive you will hear, and fans of Absu and early Immortal will find plenty to enjoy – ISKRA exerts overwhelming levels of energy and brutality in Ruins, outpacing and outwitting the vast majority.
ISKRA have toured across scores of countries with countless acts operating in various subsects of underground Punk and Metal and have built up a fearsome international reputation, demonstrated by their heavy patch presence on the battle jackets of the true. A wealth of DIY and independent label releases trails behind them, with numerous albums, splits and demos all available to download for free from their website in accordance with their principles.
Southern Lord will issue ISKRA‘s Ruins on digipak CD including a twenty-page booklet with lyrics and liner notes on July 1st.
Ruins – Track Listing:
1. Lawless
2. Ruins
3. Predator Drone MQ-1
4. Traume
5. Nihil
6. Illegal
7. Aegis Of The Victor
8. Der Einzige
9. Lebensraum
10. Battle Of One Hundred Slain
11. Masqueraders Of Fraud
12. Thieves Of Life
13. Privileged Morality
ISKRA also proudly announces the Anarchy Attack… Canadian Destruction(Storming the Atlantic) Summer Tour of Canada, their first major tour of Canada since 2004. This tour will mark the band’s first coast to coast tour of the country and includes five days in the maritime provinces. The tour also features appearances at the legendary Spider Fest (formerly Spider Acres) in Meyersburg, Ontario and Evil Fest in Sainte-Angele-de-Merici, Quebec. The band’s full live itinerary will be announced in the days ahead.
Faithsedge is returning with ‘Restoration’, their third and most melodic release to date. Fronted by mastermind singer/songwriter Giancarlo Floridia, the band returns with a stellar line-up featuring Stryper bass player Tim Gaines, Ace Frehley / Mr. Big drummer Matt Starr and former Dokken guitarist Alex De Rosso. Both Keys and production have been handled by Alessandro Del Vecchio (Hardline/ Revolution Saints).
Restoration – Track List As Follows:
1. Never A Day
2 . Jennifer
3. You Cannot Give Up
4 . Faith And Chris
5. Her Way Back
6. Regret At All
7. This War
8. Taking Our Lives
9. Let You Breathe
10. This Is Everything
The approach is very melodic with an old school feel: 80’s style hooks, big drums, slamming bass, epic keys and big production. At the same time the album keeps a current up to date feel with lyric content of today’s world mixed with a competitive metal feel. Giancarlo’s songwriting approach mixed with each members experience and skills takes the album to new heights .
With different supergroups that come and go, Faithsedge is more than just that, the band members worked together as a tight team and the result and chemistry show in the end result . The album will be released on Scarlet Records in Europe and North America on June 24th and on Spiritual Beast in Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan on June 15th.
Stone Says: Giancarlo Floridia’s vocals sound their best ever! A Melodic Hard Rockin’ serving of mandatory ear candy! Sweet guitar solo! This is a song and sound that has kick-started my Summer into a Rockin’ daze of old school cool! Dig it!
Kansas Death Metal squad, UNMERCIFUL, will drop the devious fruits of their long-awaited new full-length this Summer via Unique Leader Records. Titled Ravenous Impulse, the record features the drum demolition of John Lonstreth (Dim Mak, Origin, ex-Gorguts etc.).
Comments UNMERCIFUL guitarist Clint Appelhanz (ex-Origin) of the band’s forthcoming full-length, “It’s been ten years since the release of Unmercifully Beaten and we’ve had an up and down ride through the years. We are proud to announce the release of Ravenous Impulse to mark a new time for the band. Ravenous Impulse features a collaboration of song writing styles from [bassist] Jeremy [Turner; ex-Origin], [guitarist] Justin [Payne] and myself. Coupled with John Lonstreth’s approach to drums and Kris [Bolton; D.F.W.B.]’s vocal delivery, we feel that our sound is in a new place while still maintaining the band’s identity. Concepts behind most of the lyrical content mainly deal with violent instinct and diabolical human behaviors. We feel these subjects and themes are more realistic and relative to everyday society and more terrifying. Expect a classic Death Metal sound with modern speed.”
Founded in 2001, UNMERCIFUL released its debut, Unmercifully Beaten, in 2006. With intensive tour runs from 2006 through 2009 with the likes of Cannibal Corpse, Dying Fetus, Necrophagist, Decrepit Birth, Cryptopsy, and more, the band went through various personnel changes before deciding to disband in 2009. What started out as just a reunion show in 2012, quickly returned the band to working status. With consistent live shows and numerous metal fest appearances, the band released a self-titled demo in 2014 as a first step in the process to completing its first full-length release in nearly a decade. After the abrupt departure of drummer James King, John Longstreth was enlisted to record drums for Ravenous Impulse.
In July 2015, UNMERCIFUL entered Chapman Studios (Origin, Tech N9NE) to work with longtime producer and friend, Robert Rebeck. Longstreth laid down a phenomenal recording on drums. The rest of the album was recorded and mixed at Clint Appelhanz’s own Waveworks Studio. The process was long and tedious, but the end result is nothing short of sonically devastating. Ravenous Impulse raises the bar of relentless, unmerciful, aggressive, and plainly brutal Death Metal. Look for Ravenous Impulse July 22nd, 2016 on Unique Leader Records.
Chilean Thrashers NUCLEAR have released a new video, covering DEATH’s classic “Evil Dead.” Originally released 29 years ago and given NUCLEAR’s extreme makeover, the video includes tour footage, as well as shots from the recording sessions of the band’s latest release Formula For Anarchy(Candlelight Records 2015). Check out the video below or at:
NUCLEAR had this to say about the video: “It is just our humble tribute to one of the greatest musicians metal music had the opportunity to listen. Chuck Schuldiner’s indelible mark is still influencing tons of new metal acts around the world and Scream Bloody Gore was one hell of a start for all of us”
NUCLEAR is currently working on new material and a new album is expected to be released in 2017 by Candlelight/Spinefarm Records.
Formula for Anarchy, the ferocious new album from NUCLEAR, is out now on Candlelight Records. Purchase and/or stream tracks at:
WARFATHER has announced a September 16 release date on Greyhaze Records for sophomore album The Grey Eminence. Featuring Steve Tucker (MORBID ANGEL), WARFATHER’s highly anticipated follow-up to debut album Orchestrating the Apocalypse, was produced by Death Metal icon and studio wizard Erik Rutan (HATE ETERNAL, ex-MORBID ANGEL). Album artwork will be revealed in the near future
The collaboration marks the first time Tucker and Rutan have worked together since MORBID ANGEL’s Gateways to Annihilation. Tucker had this to say about the results:
“I am extremely excited for the release of The Grey Eminence. I feel that this album is one of the best things that I have ever been a part of! Erik Rutan did an amazing job on the production and the songs speak for themselves!”
Producer Erik Rutan (HATE ETERNAL, ex-MORBID ANGEL) added:
“Recording with Steve and the guys on the new Warfather album has been fantastic! It has been a blast to be working on this monster album in the studio once again with my great friend and former band mate. The songs are heavy as hell and just outright awesome. We have some great tones and performances.”
Canadian Progressive Metal Outfit THIRD ION, featuring former members of THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND, INTO ETERNITY, and ANNIHILATOR, have announced the July 8 release of sophomore album Biolith. The new album will be released on Glasstone Records and is the first to feature ex-ANNIHILATOR vocalist Dave Padden.
Check out the Biolith teaser video at this location or below:
Padden’s years of experience with ANNIHILATOR, and the many records on which he has appeared, has already proven to be a major asset, and has brought the band to new level of space-time supremacy. THIRD ION once again, tapped artist Harley K at Necrographix to mastermind the artwork for Biolith, and to bring the story of the 10-minute, epic title track to life.
In other THIRD ION news, the band has been nominated for the “Metal/Hard Music Artist of the Year” category at the 2016 Western Canadian Music Awards.
Biolith – Track List:
1. State of Flux
2. Cosmic Delusion
3. Biolith
4. Status Undetermined
5. Illogical
6. Lesson Burned
7. Temporal Divide
8. Corpus Solaris
BAND BIO:
Third Ion is the product of a mutual love of prog, video games, and science. Formed in 2014 and spread across Canada, the band finished their first full length record by the end of the year; 13/8Bit was released worldwide on Glasstone Records, May 25 2015.
Peaking at #14 on iTunes Metal Charts, 13/8Bit was fully embraced by press across the globe, receiving 9/10 at metal.de, 8.5/10 in Aardshock Magazine, as well as featured streams at Bravewords.com, and Metal Hammer Norway. Unfortunately, shortly after the release of 13/8Bit, singer Tyler Gilbert decided to leave the band to continue focusing on his own original music and career. The band finished writing the followup record while on the hunt for a replacement through the end of the year.
In January of 2016, Third Ion announced that the mighty Dave Padden, had stepped in, and has recorded all the vocals for their sophomore album Biolith, due July 8 2016 on Glasstone Records.
THIRD ION: Justin Bender – Guitar Aaron Edgar – Drums Mike Young – Bass Dave Padden – Vocals
On May 26th, 1984 – SCORPIONS had their enormous hit, Rock You Like A Hurricane, ranked at #25 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song is featured on their ninth studio album: Love At First Sting. Long Live SCORPIONS!
On May 26th, 1987 – The seventh studio album from WHITESNAKE was ranked at #4, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This self-titled album features the giant hits: Still Of The Night, Here I Go Again, Give Me All Your Love and Is This Love. Dig it.
On May 26th, 1987 – The third studio album from THE CULT, Electric, was ranked at #38, on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. This amazing album features the hits: Wild Flower, Love Removal Machine and the cover song Born To Be Wild. Whoa!
On May 26th, 2016 – The debut studio album from the dynamic DISTURBED is ranked at #1, on the (U.S.) iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. The Sickness was released back in the year 2000. This excellent album includes the (Tears For Fears) kick-ass cover song: Shout 2000. You collect tree monkey toe nails, if you don’t own this album. Truth.
On May 26th, 2016 – Iowa’s INDEX CASE have their new and independently released EP Ocean ranked at #40, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart.
On May 25th, 1969 – THE WHO and LED ZEPPELIN performed on this same day at the Merriweather Post Pavilion, in Columbia, Maryland. I was 3 years and 4 months old when this Rock historic event took place. Unreal.
On May 25th, 1974 – The second studio album from SWEET, Sweet Fanny Adams, was ranked at #27 in the UK. Now, that’s sweet!
On May 25th, 1983 – DIO‘s debut studio album Holy Diver was released. This iconic Metal album has sold one million (plus) copies, just in the United States. Whoa! Rest in peace, Ronnie James Dio.
On May 25th, 2016 – ROB ZOMBIE has his Past, Present & Future compilation album ranked at #15, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. This album was released back in 2003. Dig it.
On May 25th, 2016 – Hellbilly Deluxe, the solo and debut studio album from ROB ZOMBIE is ranked at #31, on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Yeah! Hellbilly Deluxe was released back in 1998.
Sofia’s (Bulgaria) HereAndNow will release debut album Flipside Story on June 16. Check out the album teaser video at this location or below. Flipside Story is now available for pre-order: https://hereandnowband.bandcamp.com/releases
A new force on the international Metal scene, HereAndNow rages against the ills of society through its music. Stylistically, this is melodic, progressive, modern, and groovy Metal. The album was mastered by Swedish producer Jens Bogren (Soilwork, Dark Tranquillity, Moonspell, Amon Amarth etc). The album will be available on the band’s site and all major online outlets. In addition to the CD, a custom designed flash drive will be available, with maximum quality sound and a subscription to the supporters’ area with exclusive making-of material, including pictures, videos, song notations and alternative mixes.
On May 23rd, 1969 – The timeless LED ZEPPELIN performed at Kinetic Playground in Chicago, Illinois. The supporting bands were: ILLINOIS SPEED PRESS and PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC. Whoa.
On May 23rd, 2016 – The newly released studio album, The Fall Of Hearts (Bonus Track Edition), from the legendary KATATONIA, is ranked at #1 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Holy doomsday!
On May 23rd, 2016 – The fourth studio album, Rust In Peace, from the mighty MEGADETH, is ranked at #6 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. The late Nick Menza is the drummer on this Thrashterpiece. Rest in peace, Nick Menza.
On May 23rd, 2016 – WO FAT has their newly released studio album of Stoner thunder, Midnight Cometh, ranked at #68 on the iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums Chart. Dig it.
On May 23rd, 1934 – Robert “Bob” Arthur Moogwas born. Mr. Moog was a pioneer of electronic music, inventing the iconic Moog Synthesizer. Mr. Moog passed away on August 21st, 2005. Now, that’s one cool dude. ‘Nuff said, huh?
Melbourne (Australia) Death Metallers SEWERCIDE will release debut album
Immortalized in Suffering through Unspeakable Axe Records on June 13. The album will also be available through international distribution outlets on August 19. Check out the promo video for new song “Snares of Carnality” at this location or below:
Evolving out of an aggressive Death/Thrash Metal style (think Demolition Hammer) sound, SEWERCIDE have now planted their flag firmly in the heat-blasted dirt known as Death Metal. Influenced by Australian greats MISERY and NECROTOMY, as well as revered American bands such as MORBID ANGEL, GORGUTS, and IMMOLATION, this album marks a turning point and a new high water mark for the band. It will surely satiate any listener hungry for pure, aggressive, gore-soaked Death Metal.
SEWERCIDE will launch its U.S. Tour on May 31 in Los Angeles. Tour information can be found at this location and confirmed dates are below:
May 31 – Los Angeles, CA
June 1 – Los Angeles, CA
June 3 – Phoenix, AZ (Masters Chambers)
June 5 – Dallas, TX (Three Links)
June 6 – Austin, TX (Bull McCabe’s Irish Pub)
June 7 – Houston, TX
June 9 – Gainsville, FL
June 10 – Tampa, FL (The American Legion Post 111 Lounge)
June 13 – Atlanta, GA (529 Eav)
June 14 – Lexington, KY (Best Friend Bar)
June 17 – Baltimore, MD (The Sidebar)
June 18 – Philadelphia, PA (Second Empire)
June 20 – Brooklyn, NY
June 23 – Worcster, MA (Ralph’s Rock Diner)
June 24 – Buffalo, NY (The Lair)
June 25 – Rochester, NY (Monty’s Krown)
June 26 – Cleveland, OH
June 27 – Pittsburgh, PA (Howlers Coyote Cafe)
June 28 – Detroit, MI (New Dodge Lounge)
June 29 – Minneapolis, MN
June 30 – Colorado Springs, CO
July 1 – Denver, CO (Rhinoceropolis)
July 6 – Oakland, CA
July 7 – Oakland, CA
July 8 – Ashland, OR
July 9 – Bend, OR (Third Street Pub)
July 10 – Portland, OR (Panic Room)
July 11 – Seattle, WA
Immortalized In Suffering – Track Listing:
1. For Those About to Rot
2. A Dying Dream
3. Snares of Carnality
4. Interlude in Agony
5. Acrimoniously Disharmonized
6. Pierced with Sentient Trepidity
7. Megalithic Tomb
8. Infinifixion
9. Eternal (In Spirit)
Australia can be a harsh, hostile place to live. It is fitting that a continent of arid deserts and every creature poisonous and toothy has produced so much great extreme metal. To those ranks, add relative newcomers SEWERCIDE. The Melbourne-based band has actually been around five years now, building their name and sound across a string of splits and EPs, and through relentless live shows at home and abroad. Now at last comes their debut full-length Immortalized In Suffering, just in time for their first U.S. tour.
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