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Slaves On Dope-Covers EP Vol. 1
Self-Release/Independent 2013 Slaves On Dope are one of those polarizing groups where people seem to be either crazy about them or dead-set on writing them off as nu metal cast-offs. I'll come right out and say that I'm not here to argue either point, but rather I'm here reviewing this EP because I dig cover songs/cover albums. Show More Summary
De La Cruz-Street Level
Frontiers Records 2013 De La Cruz hail from Gold Coast, Australia and their interests include " Rays, Babes, Good vibes, Epic Nights, Music, Rxck n roll!!!!". When you consider that little bit of golden knowledge and that their influences...Show More Summary
Nightglow-We Rise
LOGIC(IL)LOGIC RECORDS 2013 Italy's Nightglow began life back in 2003 with two demos, "Introduction" in 2004 and "Metanderthal" in 2007, preceding this 8-track debut-album. Vocalist Daniele "Abba" Abate leads the band into battle asShow More Summary
New Heavy Metal CD Releases: April 23, 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. April 23, 2013 Across Tundras/Lark's Tongue - Split (Cavity) Ace Augustine...Show More Summary
Killing Joke, Live at Union Transfer, Philadelphia, PA 4/21/13
All Photos (c) 2013 Ray Van Horn, Jr. / The Metal Minute
Best Death Albums
The Death To All tour is going on now, paying tribute to the influential band and its late founder Chuck Schuldiner. The tour lineup includes guitarist Paul Masvidal, bassist Steve Di Giorgio, and drummer Sean Reinert, plus guest vocalist/guitarist Max Phelps of Cynic/Exist. Show More Summary
Baroness Tour Dates
After a horrific bus accident in England last August that caused serious injuries to band and crew members, Baroness returns with their first North American tour supporting last year's Yellow & Green. Drummer Allen Blickle and bassist Matt Maggioni have left the band. Their replacements are Nick Jost (bass) and Sebastian Thomson (drums).... Read Full Post
5 Questions With Tombstone Highway
5 Questions With... is your chance to get to know a new or up-and-coming metal band. Tombstone Highway are a band from Italy whose full-length debut is Ruralizer. Vocalist/guitarist H.M. Outlaw introduces us to his band.... Read Full Post
Retro Recommendation: Starkweather - Crossbearer
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, Starkweather are in the spotlight. The Philadelphia band, who are still around, were one of the pioneers of metalcore. Their 1992 debut Crossbearer is this week's Retro Recommendation.... Read Full Post
Drago's Dungeon: April's Best Unsigned Metal Bands
At About.com Heavy Metal we are big supporters of underground and unsigned bands. Check out our inaugural 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
Last Rites
I am pleased to announce that I've joined the staff at Last Rites (formerly Metal Review). I've always been keen on joining a well organized site that has an active readership that participates in serious discussions about metal without resorting to insults and name calling. Show More Summary
Cardinals Folly-Strange Conflicts of the Past
Shadow Kingdom Records 2013 Cardinals Folly are a Finnish heavy metal/doom metal band. This is a collection of all of their early, out of print material arranged in one simple package. The band is lead by bassist/vocals Mikko Kääriäinen who, in addition to being the main songwriter/lyricist for Cardinals Folly, is the only remaining original member. Show More Summary
Interview with Xcel
Yes, this really was the fashion! Xcel back in the day. Recently I had the great pleasure of sitting down and talking with cult eighties power metal band Xcel. Their album, "Deliver This Dream", is getting a re-release thanks to the fine folks at Arkeyn Steel Records. Show More Summary
New Heavy Metal Album Reviews: April 17, 2013
It's a busy week for new metal releases, and we have you covered with 30 new short reviews, collected in one convenient location. Check out our takes on the latest from Ade, Anciients, Among Gods, As We Draw, Beissert, Bovine, Cerekloth,...Show More Summary
Gail Simone's Batgirl is Well Up to the Hype
I don't give too many plugs for things outside of music, but this one's compelled me. Comic books are just too freaking expensive, that's a fact. The superhero renaissance in cinema has kept a mainstream interest in them when they were nearly extinct a decade ago. Show More Summary
Ray's Editorial on the Queensryche Division Appearing in Ghost Cult Magazine Issue 7
In my second editorial for Ghost Cult Magazine, I was asked to chime in with my thoughts about the controversial Queensryche division. Check it out in Issue 7, also featuring interviews with Intronaut, Soilwork, Cathedral, Six Feet Under, Enslaved and more...
New Heavy Metal CD Releases: April 16, 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. April 16,2013 Ade - Spartacus (Blast Head) Among Gods - Among GodsShow More Summary
Atrocity-Okkult
Napalm Records 2013 I had meant to review Atrocity's latest album weeks ago, but a nasty 2 1/2 weeks long middle ear infection ruined that. At the time I wasn't too keen on album eight (I'm not counting the various comp. albums or weird cover albums) and, even know with all this time having passed, I'm still not completely sold on "Okkult". Show More Summary
Rex Brown - 'Official Truth, 101 Proof: The Inside Story Of Pantera' Book Review
Current Kill Devil Hill bassist Rex Brown, who was formerly in Pantera and Down, has written his autobiography. Official Truth, 101 Proof covers all his musical endeavors, but the... Read Full Post
Lady Beast-Lady Beast
Infernö Records 2013 "I am Lady Beast" Lady Beast front-woman Deborah Levine roars as this self-titled release comes charging forward like a hungry lion from the days of coliseums and gladiators! This Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 5-piece...Show More Summary
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