Richmond’s thrash metal heroes, Municipal Waste, have announced their 25th anniversary Spring Kickback weekend. The first of two nights will take place at The Broadberry, with Annihilation Time, The Spits, Bat, Public Acid and a surprise guest. The second night will be hosted at The National, and features Toxic Holocaust, Midnight, Excel, and Enforced. More information is to follow on pre-show and after-parties, as well as several other surprises. Find out more below.
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INTERVIEW: Ryan Waste (Municipal Waste) Discusses The New Release from BAT – “Under The Crooked Claw”
In this episode, Keefy chats with Ryan Waste (Municipal Waste) all about his other band, BAT and their second full-length album “Under The Crooked Claw” out now via Nuclear Blast Records! Ryan discussed the new album, the growth of the band, his life in music, and a hint of next moves from his main act, MW!Continue reading
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – New Rock and Metal Releases 5-17-24
PREVIEW: New Music Friday – New Rock and Metal Releases 5-17-24
Bat (Municipal Waste) Share New Single and Video “Rite For Exorcism” Announcing Sophomore Album
Virginia metal-punk trio, Bat, have offered up their latest single, “Rite For Exorcism,” with a video directed by Norman Cabrera, produced by Maya Kay, and with cinematography by Rob Lucas at Wolfpack Studios. It is the first track to come from second full-length, Under The Crooked Claw, due out May 17th on Nuclear Blast Records. The band, initiated by Municipal Waste guitarists Ryan Waste & Nick Poulos, also see their first ever live dates in Latin America in March and April. Catch the new video and more from Bat below.
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INTERVIEW: Scotty Heath of Tankcrimes Records Talks DIY Record Labels, Municipal Waste, Ghoul, Necrot, and More
Keefy caught up with Scotty Health of Tankcrimes, a most excellent Metal and Punk record label from Northern California. Scotty detailed his entire origin story, how he got started with D.I.Y. zines, shows, and labels. He has grown Tankcrimes into a monster label with killer acts such as Necrot, Deathgrave, Morbikon, Dystopia, Dead Heat, BAT, Ghoul, and more! More than that, Scotty has been a leader in the Metal and Hardcore scene, also offering incredible merch options, and great customer service too. Tankcrimes is also sponsoring the “The Brainsqueeze Tour” with Municipal Waste, Ghoul, and Necrot too! Continue reading
Crossover Thrashers BAT Sign with Nuclear Blast Records
Richmond, Virginia metal-punk trio BAT has been delivering their own blood-spattered horror since ascending from the underground a decade ago on a dark, leather-winged trajectory. Today the band forged a new partnership and home at Nuclear Blast Records
Eyehategod Books Spring North American Headline Tour Dates
Eyehategod has booked a run of North American headline dates this spring. Following their current tour supporting Clutch, the band will be hitting the road with support from IV and the Strange Band starting April 11th in Milwaukee and wrapping on April 17th in Tulsa. Then Eyehategod will ramp touring back up with direct support from Bat starting on April 27th in Atlanta and wrapping on May 7th in Portland, with appearances from Come To Grief, Escuela Grind, and Snafu on select dates .Buy tickets from Eyehategod’s website here:
Full Terror Assault Festival Full Lineup for 2021 with Exodus, Misery Index, M.O.D., Internal Bleeding, Weedeater, Black Tusk, War Curse, Malignancy, and More!
Full Terror Assault Festival, the only European-style open-air metal fest in America has announced its final lineup for September 8-11th at Cave In Rock, IL. You can see the full poster and buy tickets now for this year’s fest at the link below. Appearing this year are Exodus, Misery Index, MOD, Internal Bleeding, War Curse, Malignancy, BAT, and many more!
Napalm Death to Release New 7” Digital EP, Tour Dates Incoming
Grindcore gods Napalm Death will release a new 7” Digital EP, Logic Ravaged By Brute Force, be released via Century Media Records on February 7th, 2020. The release is a teaser for their upcoming full-length new album later in 2020 and will mark the start of their “Campaign For Musical Destruction” headlining tour of Europe alongside EyeHateGod, Misery Index, Rotten Sound and Bat.Continue reading