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Escuela Grind Drops New Track “Concept of God” – New Album Coming Soon
Escuela Grind (photo: @jooon696)
New England extreme metal powerhouse, Escuela Grind, will release its new LP, Dreams on Algorithms, on October 18 via MNRK Heavy (High on Fire, Zakk Wylde). Recorded at Salem, Massachusetts’ GodCity studio with producer Kurt Ballou, and mastered by Nick Townsend (Dr. Dre, Betty Davis) the record is the highly anticipated follow-up to Escuela Grind’s celebrated 2022 full-length debut, Memory Theater. Pre-order/save ‘Dreams on Algorithms’ at this location. Today, Escuela Grind releases a video for the new single, “Concept of God”, directed by Seby X Martinez for Negative Kitty (Body Count, [adult swim]). Speaking on the track, the band offers, “‘Concept of God’ is about the chaos that ensues when humans come together; the good and bad things that happen when opposites and like-minded individuals attract. The main lyrics in the song are, “the concept of god only exists because of people”. View Escuela Grind’s “Concept of God” video at this location.
Escuela Grind Share a New Single and Video “Turbulence” – New Album “Dreams on Algorithms” Due Out This Fall
Escuela Grind (photo: D. Torrieri)
New England extreme metal powerhouse, Escuela Grind, will release its new LP, Dreams on Algorithms, on October 18 via MNRK Heavy (High on Fire, Zakk Wylde). Recorded at Salem, Massachusetts’ GodCity studio with producer Kurt Ballou, and mastered by Nick Townsend (Dr. Dre, Betty Davis) the record is the highly anticipated follow-up to Escuela Grind’s celebrated 2022 full-length debut, Memory Theater. Pre-order/save ‘Dreams on Algorithms’ at this location. Check out the new New Single and Video for “Turbulence” and pre-order the album below.Continue reading
Mayhem Festival Returns for 2024 and Books Bad Omens, Parkway Drive, Architects, Jinjer, Poppy, Kittie, August Burns Red and More
As previously reported, Mayhem Festival will return as a single-destination event in Southern California on October 12, 2024. 23 bands will perform at the festival, which will be held at Glen Helen Amphitheater in San Bernardino, California, where Mayhem first began. Bad Omens will headline, along with Parkway Drive, Architects, Jinjer, Poppy, Kittie, August Burns Red, and many more at the list below. 19 bands will perform at the festival for the first time and tickets are not on sale yet. Continue reading
Escuela Grind Finally Issues a Statement About The The Claims Made by Their Former Tour Manager and Driver
In a story we have been tracking and with news first broken by Lambgoat, Escuela Grind has finally responded to their claims of abuse, gaslighting, and mismanagement from their former Tour Manager and Driver. Following a series of headline grabbing issues, their former tour driver, Destiny Harper, was dismissed, and she leveled allegations of gross misconduct against the band and tour manager. On Wednesday, March 6th, Lambgoat received a letter from the attorney of former tour manager Chris Cotter, addressing the allegations made by Harper. Now the band have responded via a post on Instagram. They are still being dragged by friends and foes the world over on all their posts, but at least they cleared the air. They claim the matter is put to bed after this post. Hopefully, from here on out, they let the music do the talking. Continue reading
Cult Of Fire to Perform with Bohemian Symphony Orchestra Prague at Brutal Assault
In a unique tribute to Czech classical composer, Bedřich Smetanat, black metal band, Cult Of Fire will join their forces with the Bohemian Symphony Orchestra Prague. Together they will deliver a special set commissioned by Brutal Assault, an experience not seen at the festival before, and rarely elsewhere. Keep reading below for more details.
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Escuela Grind Guitarist Thomas Sifuentes Says His Next Two Shows Are His Last Following “Safety Concerns”
Escuela Grind has been in the news a lot lately for both on and off stage exploits. Current second guitarist Thomas Sifuentes recently shared some posts to social media that the next two shows from the band will be his very last. In his posts he cited “safety concerns” as the main reason that he is leaving. Ultimately he says it is amicable. Escuela Grind continues to tour in support of their recent EP DDEEAATTHHMMEETTAALL (MNRK Heavy). Read our review here.
EP REVIEW: Escuela Grind – DDEEAATTHHMMEETTAALL
Yeah, you can score one more for the good guys up here representing extreme metal in New England. Massachusetts more specifically. And that’s not against our friends in New Hampshire, Vermont, or Rhode Island as they are also vital components of the scene, but Massachusetts just hits a little differently.Continue reading
Escuela Grind Announce New EP and Book 2024 US Headline Tour
Just a few days after dropping their “Ball and Chain” video, New England extreme metallers, Escuela Grind, have announced the release of their new EP, DDEEAATHHMMEETTAALL. It is due out on January 12, 2024 via MNRK Heavy records. It comes in sync with an extensive, 39 city, US headlining tour, kicking off January 10th. Keep reading below for further details.
Escuela Grind Announces North American Headlining Tour
Escuela Grind announces a spring North American headlining tour in support of its celebrated new LP Memory Theater. The three-week trek will kick off on March 29 in Montreal, Québec, and runs through April 16 in Morgantown, WV, featuring support from Massachusetts’ Bonginator. The run will also include an Escuela Grind performance at the 2023 Decibel Metal & Beer Fest, where the group will share the stage with Suicidal Tendencies, Incantation, and more.