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CONCERT REVIEW: Death to All – The Scream of Perseverance Tour – Live at Gramercy Theatre

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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 →


Death To All Drop a Live Video for “Suicide Machine” – North American Tour Kicks Off Soon

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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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INTERVIEW: Brendon Small of Metalocalypse Dethklok talks “About The Mutilation” on a Spring Night Tour

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In a new interview with Brendon Small of Metalocalypse – Dethklok and Ghost Cult chief editor Keefy, we talked extensively about the upcoming new tour, with  Dragonforce and Nekrogoblikon! Brendon discussed musical preparation, managing the entire tour, working with his friends, the expectations of fans, reuniting for a few dates with BABYMETAL, out on guitars, and more!   Continue reading →


Death To All, Performing The Classics of Death, Books New Tour Dates for Mexico, Central, and South America

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Death To All, featuring original Death members Gene Hoglan, Steve Di Giorgio, and Bobby Koelble, joined by guitarist Max Phelps, will be embarking on an 11-day South and Central American tour this spring. Offering selections from Death’s entire catalog, Death To All brings the live Death experience to audiences all around the world! This is addition to previously festivals dates all over the world,  including the upcoming second Milwaukee Metal Fest. Continue reading →


CONCERT REVIEW: The Babyklok Tour: BABYMETAL – Dethklok – Jason Richardson Live at the Hammerstein Ballroom 

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The Hammerstein Ballroom served as the ideal venue for this extraordinary lineup, amplifying the raw intensity and intricacies of each performance.  It was the perfect backdrop for this monumental night of music.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Dethklok – Dethalbum IV

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It’s going to be a big year for Dethklok with their new album, movie, and co-headling tour with Babymetal. It’s been over 10 years since we’ve heard anything from Nathan Explosion and the gang and the fact they are back deserves celebration. 

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Testament Announces New Drummer- Dave Lombardo (Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies, Mr. Bungle, Dead Cross)

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Testament announced on SiriusXM Liquid Metal with Jose “Metal Ambassador” Mangin, that the bands’ new drummer is none other than former Testament drummer Dave Lombardo (Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies, Mr. Bungle, Dead Cross). Lombardo, replaces Gene Hoglan, and was in the band from 1998-1999 for The Gathering record and subsequent tour. The band and Mangin commented about the return:

Gene Hoglan Quits Testament

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In a new post to his official Instagram account, world-renowned drummer Gene “The Atomic Clock” Hoglan has quit thrash Legends Testament after 10 years as a recording and touring member of the band. No word yet from the band as to who will replace Gene. Testament heads out on the rescheduled tour dates for “The Bay Strikes Back” tour with Exodus and Death Angel this spring. Gene’s last album with Testament was 2020’s Titans’s of Creation, (Nuclear Blast) and you can read our review here. 

Update: Testament has also shared a post wit hthe news, (see below) and the split is amicable. 

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ALBUM REVIEW: Testament – Titans Of Creation

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Whenever the time-honoured, if ultimately pointless “if it had been a Big Five…” question raises its ugly head, Bay Area bruisers Testament always find themselves at the forefront of the conversation. Even alongside names such as Exodus, Overkill, and Kreator, such is their… ahem, legacy (sorry), it’s not uncommon to find them as one of the top two preferred choices.Continue reading →


CONCERT REVIEW: Testament – Exodus – Death Angel: Live at Bristol 02 Academy

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It’s a little surprising to discover that, despite having known each other for over thirty years, Testament, Exodus, and Death Angel; three leading lights of the Bay Area thrash metal scene have never actually been on the road together before. Dubbed “The Bay Strikes Back”, the first UK date of this neck-snapping triple bill is located, rather appropriately, near the water. Okay, the Bristol Channel might not be the Pacific Ocean, and the Clifton Suspension Bridge might not be quite as impressive as the Golden Gate Bridge, but you can’t have everything now can you.Continue reading →