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New Heavy Metal CD Releases: May 21, 2013
Here are the new heavy metal CD releases for this week. For the most detailed and up-to-date schedule, check out our complete Heavy Metal CD Release Date calendar. May 21, 2013 Acherontas - Amenti (World Terror Committee) Airbourne...Show More Summary
Rusted Brain-High Voltage Thrash
Slaney Records 2013 Warsaw-based Rusted Brain, who possess a killer name for a metal band, are a relatively new outfit having formed back in 2009. The group issued a 9-track demo, "Juggler", in 2011 with "High Voltage Thrash" being their full-length debut album. Show More Summary
Drago's Dungeon: May 2013's Best Unsigned Metal Bands
At About.com Heavy Metal we are big supporters of underground and unsigned bands. Check out our monthly column Drago's Dungeon, featuring great albums from unsigned metal bands. Dan Drago is himself a member of an unsigned band and knows the struggles and challenges unsigned bands face. Show More Summary
Kamelot Tour Dates
Kamelot will be touring North America this fall in support of their latest album Silverthorn. Delain and Eklipse will be opening all shows.
"We are really looking forward to getting back on the road for our headline shows in the US and Canada, along with great support acts Delain and Eklipse, says Kamelot's Thomas Youngblood. Show More Summary
Ray's Latest Reviews Running at Blabbermouth
Now running at Blabbermouth, my reviews of the latest from H.I.M., Sevendust, The Ocean, Skid Row, Suicidal Tendencies, Anger as Art, Sacred Steel, Oceans of Slumber, Fall City Fall, the Dust reissues and Iron Maiden's "Maiden England '88" DVD.
Subset-Loverdose
Underly Records, Reality Records and Venombase Records 2013 When it comes to an album like "Loverdoes" yes, it takes the cooperation of 3 record labels coming together to release it! On their new release, number 8 in their short career,...Show More Summary
Absu
Here's a really brief look at a show that occurred a few weeks ago. Absu put in an appearance at The Vex, a new, underground venue (basically, an old warehouse with a stage) in eastern Los Angeles. You can read my official report here.
Absu
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5 Questions With Tribulation
5 Questions With... is your chance to get to know a new or up-and-coming metal band. Tribulation are a Swedish death metal group whose second full-length is The Formulas Of Death. Guitarist Adam Zaars introduces us to his band.... Read Full Post
Subset-Loverdose
Underly Records, Reality Records and Venombase Records 2013 Yes, it takes the cooperation of three record companies coming together to cover London's Subset. Once you read into the background of this hardworking 4-piece rock/metal band then you'll see why they deserve such royal treatment. Show More Summary
Retro Recommendation: Anvil - Hard 'n' Heavy
Every Friday I turn the blog over to Dan Marsicano for his Retro Recommendation, giving you a chance to learn about underrated and overlooked gems from metal's past. This week, Anvil are in the spotlight. The Canadian band, whose hard...Show More Summary
The Dillinger Escape Plan Interview
The latest album from The Dillinger Escape Plan is One Of Us Is The Killer, which has been getting rave reviews, including 4.5 out of 5 stars on this site. I had a great conversation with vocalist Greg Puciato about the writing and recording...Show More Summary
Noisem-Agony Defined
A389 Recordings 2013 Here's the deal folks. This LP was actually released in 2012 under the band's previous moniker, Necropsy. Baltimore-based A389 Recordings scoped this album up for a re-release and, more then likely in an effort to differentiate themselves from the 4,000 other bands known as Necropsy, the band opted for the name change. Show More Summary
Septekh-Apollonian Eyes EP
Abyss Records 2013 What should one reasonably expect while looking over this EP? I wouldn't blame you if you didn't know as I didn't know and, as such & everything being equal (and blah, blah) I sat on this 4-track release until it started to get ripe and smell! It might have been laziness or the worry that it would be dreadful. Show More Summary
New Heavy Metal Album Reviews: May 15, 2013
Every week our writers deliver a ton of short reviews of the latest metal albums, all collected in one convenient location. This week we put nearly 30 releases under the microscope, including Aggressa, Ape Machine, Arckanum, Artizan,...Show More Summary
Volbeat Interview
Volbeat's latest album Outlaw Gentlemen and Shady Ladies has something for everyone. There are radio-friendly singles, a little rockabilly flavor, and even a guest appearance from metal legend King Diamond. I spoke with Volbeat singer...Show More Summary
Praesepe-Hybrid Creation
Self-Released/Independent2012 Poland's Praespe may trace their roots back to 1996, but "Hybrid Creation" is only their 3rd full-length release. For you see, from 1996 to 2002 they were known as Ars Moriendi and they were playing this black/death form of metal. Show More Summary
New Heavy Metal CD Releases: May 14, 2013
Here are the new heavy metal CD releases for this week. For the most detailed and up-to-date schedule, check out our complete Heavy Metal CD Release Date calendar. May 14, 2013 Adoran - Adoron (Consouling) Agressa - Nuclear Death Re-Release...Show More Summary
Uncle Acid and The Deadbeats Interview
After a couple of limited release demos drew a lot of attention, Uncle Acid and The Deadbeats signed with Rise Above Records, which is distributed by Metal Blade in North America. Their latest album Mind Control comes with high expectations. Show More Summary
Chains-Dancing With My Demons 7"
Svart Records 2013 Chains was formed in 2010 by Etienne "Hellscream" Chelleri (Bleeding Fist, Naberius ). With Chains he is known as E. Chains and, prior to the recording of this limited 7", he handled all of the instruments and vocals. Show More Summary
Soulhealer-Chasing The Dream
Pure Legends Records2013Finland's Soulhealer have come a long way since forming in 2009. While their last release, "The Kings of Bullet Alley", was a self-release, which I covered, the group now is signed to Pure Legends Records. A word of congratulations is in order for this 5-piece group. Show More Summary
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