Mongolian heavy metal band, The HU, have released a fully instrumental companion album to their debut release, The Gereg, which originally came out in 2019. The Gereg – Instrumentals is out now across digital streaming platforms. Keep reading in the article below for more about the album and the band.
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Baroness Books The “Sweet Oblivion Tour” Headline Dates for Europe, Around Summer Festival Dates
Baroness bring their “Sweet Oblivion Tour” to Europe this Summer, announcing a number of headlining performances amidst their previously announced festival outings. Tickets for all headlining dates are on-sale this Friday, March 15, at 10 am local time. Ticketing links can be found at the links below. Continue reading
PREVIEW: New Music Friday – New Rock and Metal Releases 3-15-24
Brume Share Their Single “New Sadder You” from Upcoming New Album
California’s Brume recently unveiled their latest single, “New Sadder You.” It is taken from their forthcoming new full-length Marten, following the album’s previous single. “Jimmy.” The third album from the Bay Area goth-doom quartet, Marten is slated for release on May 03rd, via Magnetic Eye Records. Check out the new track in the article below and find out more from the band.
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“Dawn Of The Dead” Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Screenings Throughout North America
New Amsterdam Entertainment Inc.® have announced George A. Romero’s Dawn of the Dead will be celebrating the 45th Anniversary of its North American debut, returning to theatres and drive-ins across the U.S. and Canada, April to May, 2024. Special, official, anniversary collectables are also coming from Fright-Rags and Ish. Head into the article below for screening dates and more information.
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Pig Destroyer Has Commented on The Passing of Blake Harrison
Grindcore legends Pig Destroyer, currently on tour in Europe with Napalm Death, has commented on the awful news of their former member: genius sound designer and sometime vocalist, Blake Harrison. Blake was just 49 years old. Blake exited the band in 2022, to deal with his health issues.
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Slash Drops A New Single and Video for “Killing Floor” Featuring Brian Johnson and Steve Tyler – New Album Coming Soon
Slash has released a new single; his take on the Howlin’ Wolf blues classic, “Killing Floor.” The track features Brian Johnson of AC/DC on vocals, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith on harmonica, and Slash’s blues band; Johnny Griparic (bass), Teddy Andreadis (keyboards), Michael Jerome (drums), and Tash Neal (vocals/guitar). The iconic guitarist has also announced that his sixth solo album, Orgy of the Damned, will be released on May 17 via Gibson Records. The 12 song collection shakes up and revitalizes blues classics, with a stripped-down, instinctive approach. Watch the new video for “Killing Floor” and find out more below.
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Blake Harrison of Pig Destroyer Has Died
Terrible news and a blow to all of underground metal, Blake Harrison, the former samples maestro and sometime vocalist for Grindcore legends Pig Destroyer has died. He was just 49 years old. Blake had been battling and beat cancer the last few years, and died from heart failure during a minor procedure, according to a post from his partner, as well as the countless tributes from other bands and metal scene people that have been pouring in from social media. Blake exited the band in 2022, but was an integral member of the band for mort than a dozen releases since 2006. He was a vital member of the band on releases such as his debut with them, Phantom Limb and Book Burner. In addition to Pig Destroyer, he led a myriad of other projects such as Triac, Tentacles of God, Zealot R.I.P., and the hilarious Hatebeak. In addition to being a brilliant artist Blake was an even better person, kind with his time with fans and friends. We send our condolences to his partner, his family, his friends, and his fans. R.I.P.
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PODCAST: The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show Live 3-8-24
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Fleshgod Apocalypse Shares a New Single and music Video for “Pendulum”
Death… our inevitable ruin that calls for us sooner or later. Many who are fortunate enough to temporarily escape its fatal clutches experience life altering changes, finding renewed purpose, rejuvenated creative spirit and a reawakening of the soul. Such as the story goes for Fleshgod Apocalypse frontman Francesco Paoli who in 2021 was involved in a tragic mountain climbing accident that left him clinging to life with years of recovery ahead, and ultimately inspiring the band’s first music in years. Today marks the monumental return of Paoli and Italian symphonic metal giants Fleshgod Apocalypse as the band releases their first new music since the devastating accident. Inspired by horrific event, the new single ‘Pendulum’ swings with intense ferocity and baroque classical movements, seething with anguished pain. Watch the video here!