On May 23rd and 24th, The Gramercy Theatre in New York City became a haven for death metal as Death to All, alongside Cryptopsy, and Morbid Cross, delivered an unforgettable two-night performance. The Gramercy Theatre, with its intimate setting and excellent acoustics, proved to be the perfect venue for this historic event. The Scream of Perseverance Tour paid homage to the legacy of the late Chuck Schuldiner and his band Death, celebrating the first album Scream Bloody Gore and the band’s last The Sound of Perseverance. Continue reading
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ALBUM REVIEW: Hemotoxin – When Time Becomes Loss
With a name that relates to a substance that can destroy red blood cells and cause serious organ and tissue degeneration, it’s pretty obvious that Californian act Hemotoxin isn’t going to be known for radio-friendly power ballads.Continue reading
Death To All Drop a Live Video for “Suicide Machine” – North American Tour Kicks Off Soon
Death To All – created to bring a new generation of metalheads the experience of Chuck Schuldiner’s Death first-hand – have just shared a live video of “Suicide Machine.” Recorded at Graspop Festival 2022, in Diezel, Belgium, it is dedicated to Sean Reinert, the original drummer on “Suicide Machine” from Death’s classic album, Human. Reinert passed away in 2020 (RIP). Death To All also kick of a North American tour with Cryptopsy on May 18th, running through to June 29th. Watch the new video and find live listings in the article below.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Asinhell – Impii Hora
Let’s talk about Volbeat for a minute. They have a huge following and a ton of people dig ‘em. Good for them. I’m just not their target audience. I was born and raised on Carcass, Bolt Thrower and Deicide.
Control Denied and Pharaoh Vocalist Tim Aymar Has Died
Sad news as Control Denied and Pharaoh vocalist Tim Aymar has died. He was just 59. No cause of death was shared, as the news was released via Pharoh’s social media. A tribute from the Death Facebook account was also shared. Aymar is perhaps best remembered as the vocalist for Chuck Schuldiner’s Control Denied project, which released one album, 1999s The Fragile Art Of Existence. Tim was the vocalist for 313, Triple X, Psycho Scream, and Pharaoh. RIP.
ALBUM REVIEW: Re-Buried – Repulsive Nature
It hasn’t taken long for the bright and shiny optimism of the new year to be well and truly soiled by what is sure to be one of the filthiest and repugnant releases of 2023. Hailing from the land of grunge, Seattle, Re-Buried were formed in 2018 and feature bassist Clayton Wolff and drummer Alex Bytnar from sludge/doom act Un. With guitarists Ed Bingaman and Paul Richards providing the stomach churning riffs, the line-up is completed by frontman Chris Pinto, although the vocals on this recording are actually performed by his predecessor Mat Chandler.
ALBUM REVIEW: Leper Colony – Leper Colony
If Leper Colony’s self-titled debut album (Transcending Obscurity) is any condition of what to expect musically for 2023, we are in for a helluva treat.
ALBUM REVIEW: Detherous – Unrelenting Malevolence
Detherous is quickly becoming a band to pay attention to. Their 2019 debut, Hacked to Death was a balls-to-the-wall thrasher with a killer Kreator-meets-Death sound that easily put the band on many playlists. The Canadian band’s follow-up solidifies the group’s thrash meets death metal style with more unrelenting riffs, bombastic drums, and savage vocals that invoke the great Chuck Schuldiner.
ALBUM REVIEW: Animals As Leaders – Parrhesia
Animals As Leaders started as a project by virtuoso guitarist Tosin Abasi, after his former label Prosthetic Records asked him to create a solo LP, following the end of his band Reflux. After taking a year out to study and immerse himself in his guitar playing, he put together the group who have now been releasing music for over a decade through to Parrhesia (Sumerian) their fifth album.
This Weekend’s All-Star Tribute to Death’s Chuck Schuldiner to Be Livestreamed
Next week marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of iconic Death vocalist and guitarist Chuck Schuldiner on December 13th, 2001. This weekend his friends, peers and disciples will assemble at The Brass Mug in Tampa, Florida to perform a tribute concert to the man and legend of Death Metal. The concert will feature an all-star cast of musicians, including six former members of Death. The show is expected to sell out, if it is not already, but now it will be lived streamed, which you can purchase at the link below.