EP REVIEW: Lorna Shore – …And I Return to Nothingness


Say what you will about Deathcore, it is nothing if not persistent. Not that the idea of mixing Death Metal and Hardcore is a new one (i.e., Suffocation) but when the term deathcore is applied today it recalls the halcyon years between 2007 and 2012 when a young man’s worth was determined by his throat tattoo, the size of his gauges and his MySpace networking skills. If you had a pig squeal, a breakdown and a dream it seemed like you too could be handed an Earache Records deal. But when did that dream end? Well, according to Lorna Shore’s …And I Return to Nothingness (Century Media) it didn’t. Continue reading →


Slipknot Announce Knotfest Los Angeles with Bring Me The Horizon, Killswitch Engage, Fever 333, Code Orange, and More 


Slipknot has announced another edition of their popular Knotfest events, this time for Los Angeles this fall.  Taking place at Banc of California Stadium on Friday November 5th, Knotfest Los Angeles will see Slipknot performing at this stadium for the first time, The band will headline along with Bring Me The Horizon, Killswitch Engage, Fever 333, Code Orange, Vended and Special Guests – Cherry Bombs. This joins their already announced Knotfest Iowa event for September. Pre-Sales go live to  their Outside The 9 & Knotfest Subscribers tomorrow at the links below. 

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Slipknot, Killswitch Engage, Code Orange, and Fever333 Booked for Knotfest Roadshow


Slipknot’s Knotfest Roadshow returns this fall with Slipknot headlining, Killswitch Engage as the special guests with Code Orange and Fever333 providing direct support. The tour begins on  September 28 in Tinley Park, IL with the pre-sale taking place June 2nd for Knotfest.com subscribers and the public on-sale happening on June 4th at the link below. The trek includes a stop at the bands’ hometowm for Knotfest Iowa on September 25th. 

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