Aborted Drummer and Death Metal Legend Ken Bedine has Been Dismissed from the Band Ahead of European Tour, Kevin Paradis (ex-Benighted) to Fill In 


Death Metal legends Aborted have announced that Ken Bedene, their drummer for 15 years, is no longer a member of the band, effective immediately. This comes ahead of their crucial European tour dates with Crypta, Zenith Passage, and Organectomy. No reason was given for the dismissal. The band has announced Kevin Paradis, formerly of Benighted, filling in, but no word if he will remain the permanent drummer.   Continue reading →


Aborted Book European Tour with Crypta, The Zenith Passage, and Organectomy



Belgian tech-death trailblazers, Aborted have announced an extensive run of headline tour dates across the EU and UK for April and May 2025. Operating under the name of Slashing Europe, it sees support from Crypta, The Zenith Passage, and Organectomy. Keep reading below to find out more.
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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Bloodstock Open Air Part 2 – Live at Catton Hall


 

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After I visit the bust of Lemmy in the RAM Gallery, Brazilian death metallers Crypta are in full flow on the main stage, tearing through the likes of “Lift the Blindfold” and “From the Ashes”, casually stripping away any vestiges of third-day fatigue. And if that wasn’t the perfect wake-up call, then there”s always Bay Area thrashers Forbidden who blast through the likes of “Forbidden Evil,” “Twisted Into Form,” and “Step By Step” aided by summer recruit Dan “Chewy” Mongrain of Voivod. A great show, although a time overrun means we are deprived of the classic “Chalice of Blood.” Continue reading →