In this episode, we chat with one of out most frequent guests: John Bush of Armored Saint (ex Anthrax)and now Category7! The new heavy metal collective featuring the all-star lineup of Bush, Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Sonic Universe, Noturnall), Phil Demmel (ex Machine Head, Kerry King, ex Vio-Lence), Jack Gibson (Exodus) and Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill)! The band’s self-titled debut full-length, set for release on July 26th via Metal Blade Records. We talked to John evolving as a singer over the years, the new material and opportunities it offers, touring, how James Hetfield of Metallica became a fan, and much more! Continue reading
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Amon Amarth, Architects, Opeth, Cradle of Filth, Clutch, Hatebreed, Mayhem, Exodus, and More Booked for Alcatraz Festival 2024
UPDATED: Dio Disciples featuring Anthrax singer Joey Belladonna has been added to the festival replacing Dokken.
Alcatraz Festival promises to be one of the best European metal fests in recent memory with a banger line-up! The festival has already booked Architects, Opeth, Cradle of Filth, Clutch, Hatebreed, Mayhem, Exodus, Satyricon, Paradise Lost, Watain, Dark Tranquillity, Spiritbox, Korpiklaani, Jinjer, Life of Agony, Left to Die, and many more! Passes are on sale now and the full schedule and running order will be released soon. Alcatraz Festival takes place on August 9th, 10, and 11th in Belgium!Continue reading
Exodus Book North American Tour with Havok, Candy, and Dead Heat
American thrash metal originators, Exodus (Napalm Records) have just announced The Battle of ’24 tour across North America. This is the band’s first headlining run in many years, with support from thrash metallers Havok, metallic hardcore outfit Candy, and crossover thrashers Dead Heat. The tour kicks off on November 2 in Tampa, FL, concluding on December 7 in Los Angeles, CA. Find the live listings below.
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Alcatraz Festival 2024 Books Architects, Amon Amarth, Opeth, Clutch, Cradle Of Filth, Hatebreed, Satyricon, Mayhem, Paradise Lost, Exodus, Dark Tranquility, Spiritbox, Korpiklaani, Jinjer, Life Of Agony, and More!
Long-running Belgian Metal Festival Alcatraz 2024 has announced their full lineup! Taking place August 9-11 with a pre-party with Tribute bands on the 8th! Headlined by Architects, Amon Amarth, and Opeth, other bands on the bill featured are Clutch, Cradle Of Filth, Hatebreed, Satyricon, Mayhem, Paradise Lost, Exodus, Watain, Dark Tranquility, Spiritbox, Korpiklaani, Jinjer, Life Of Agony, Armored Saint, Madball, Tnfofficial, Lord Of The Lost, Orden Ogan, Finntroll , Septicflesh, Orange Goblin, Soilthe, Benediction, Brant Bjork, Eclipse, Raven, Terrorizer, Misery Index, Heathen, Green Lung, Legion Of The Damned, Massacre, Monkey3, Cro-Mags, Truck Fighters, Bodysnatcher, Cripple Black Phoenix, Fen , The Casualties, Exumer, Skeletal Remains, Left To Die, Audrey Horne , Thronehammer, and many others are booked for the festival. After Thre Burial was originally announced, but has canceled their appearance. The full lineup post and ticket links for the fest can be found below! Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Holycide – Towards Idiocracy
Having passed away during the nineties, the once thriving Thrash Metal scene didn’t stay dead for long and the early aughts saw a gradual, but noticeable shift back to life. By 2004, the genre’s overdue re-animation was in full swing and a slew of new acts crawled out of the crypt, desperate to make an impression on the next generation of thrashers.Continue reading
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – New Rock and Metal Releases 5-31-24
PREVIEW: New Music Friday – New Rock and Metal Releases 5-31-24
ALBUM REVIEW: Kerry King – From Hell I Rise
December 1st 2019.
The first day waking up in a post-Slayer world.
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Exodus Streams “Fabulous Disaster (Live At The Astoria)” Single and Visualizer, New Live Album Incoming
Catton Park, United kingdom, 12 Aug 2022, Exodus performing on the Ronnie James Dio Stage at Bloodstock Open Air Festival Credit: Rich Price/Ghost Cult Magazine
Exodus announces their new live album British Disaster: The Battle of ’89 (Live At The Astoria). 35 years after the recording the band decides to share this outstanding live performance with their fans. Recorded live at The Astoria in London back in March of 1989, Exodus show once again why they are one of the biggest thrash metal bands of all time. Headbanging riffs, fast solos, and an amazing atmosphere are what can be expected from this live album which sees the light of the world on May 31st, 2024 via Nuclear Blast Records.
To commemorate their live album announcement, the band have released a brilliant visualizer video for their new live single “Fabulous Disaster (Live At The Astoria).” The title track of their 1989 released album gives already a taste of how energy-loaded this live album is!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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