Decrepit Birth, currently co-headlining the Bloodletting North America Tour have had a mishap. Vocalist Bill Robinson leaped off the stage at their last show and ended up breaking his femur when no one in the crowd attempted to catch him last night at Club Red in Mesa, Arizona. The band has announced they will miss the next few shows of the tour with also features Arsis, Internal Bleeding, Pyrexia, Angelmaker, and Within Destruction. Continue reading
April 2017’s tragic death of Bill Tolley, New York City Firefighter and drummer for death metal greats Internal Bleeding took both the fraternity of FDNY and the metal world with a shock and sadness. Bill died while on duty, doing what he loved, saving lives. Yesterday New York City honored Bill as Mayor Bill de Blasio and Fire Commissioner Nigro Host dedicated a plaque at his former Engine House (286), Ladder Company 135, and named a street for Tolley as well. Bill’s family and friends were on hand for the ceremony. Although the pain of his loss doesn’t lessen, it’s nice to see him honored in this way. Check out the FDNY’s post and photos below. Continue reading
Death metal legends Internal Bleeding has signed a new record deal with death metal and progressive label Unique Leader Records. They will bring a new album, Corrupting Influence, on October 19th. The band will share new music and pre-orders bundles soon. IT will be the first album to feature guitarist Chris McCarthy and drummer Kyle Eddy, following the tragic passing of Bill Tolley last year. The band will take part in the upcoming “Bloodletting North America Tour” with Arsis, Decrepit Birth, Pyrexia, Angelmaker, and Within Destruction. Continue reading
Deathcore legends Despised Icon have added some dates to their ongoing comeback tour since reuniting in 2016 for their Beast album on Nuclear Blast. The band has so far announced four dates this fall.Continue reading
After the tragic passing of Bill Tolley last month, Internal Bleeding promised fans that they would go on with their upcoming tour with Vader. Continue reading
As we all know by now, Internal Bleeding drummer and veteran FDNY firefighter, Bill Tolley, tragically passed away this past Thursday after falling five stories from a rooftop while battling an apartment fire in Queens. The band released a heartfelt statement to the fans on that day, and now they’ve released their new video in tribute to their fallen drummer. Continue reading
Vader unleashed their eleventh studio album, The Empire, back in November via Nuclear Blast, and it’s time to bring that crushing new material to the fans. Continue reading
Slipknot’s Knotfest is taking over, and if you have doubts about this I feel sorry for you. Growing to new locations and opportunities, Slipknot continues to grow their brand and the legend of these concert events. Taking place this weekend at the San Manuel Amphitheater and Festival Grounds in an Bernadino California, kicks off tonight with a private pre-party for campers ad VIP’s with performances from Sepultura and The Faceless among others. In addition to camping and vendors, this year’s Knotfest has crazy attractions like the Knotfest Museum, Street Drum Corps Blood Drums Experience, Thunderdome – Fire Area, Ring of Fire Carnival Ride, Flaming Carnival games and more.
Slipknot, by Evil Robb Photography
Music is the thing that makes Knotfest come alive and Saturday is headlined by the mighty Judas Priest prepared to put on their legendary stage show. Followed up by Korn, who is in the midst of their debut album, 20th anniversary. Next on the main stage is Mastodon, followed by Trivium, COC with Pepper Keenan and a surprise special guest TBD.
Dr. Michael Bishop as Blothar of GWAR, photo by Meg Loyal Photography
The #2 and #3 stages for Saturday boast the likes of GWAR, Earth Crisis, Body Count, Goatwhore, At The Gates, Red Fang, Born of Osiris and Battlecross. Meanwhile the extreme stage has Kataklysm, Inquisition, Her Name In Blood, Belphegor, Abysmal Dawn, and Khaotika. Plus there is a Headbang for the Highway Stage sponsored by Zippo.
Sunday is no less impressive with Slipknot putting on their typical astounding show. They have out done them selves in every edition, and this should be no different. Bring Me The Horizon has possibly the biggest album of the year on their hands and are in the penultimate support slot appropriately. Rock giants Clutch follow closely along with Mobb Deep and Ghostface Killah.
The eclectic and star heavy second and third stages have bands such as Suicidal Tendencies, Beartooth, Cannibal Corpse, Snot, Helmet and Devour The Day. On the extreme stage legends Dying Fetus with have a chance to show fans how real technical death metal is done. They are joined by Internal Bleeding, The Reaktion, Disgorge, Green Death and Kings of Carnage.
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