EP REVIEW: Beltfed Weapon – Darkened Demise


 

Beltfed Weapon has often felt like a fun but sort of long-running vanity (but nonetheless valid) project for Seattle’s talented Frank Hetzel, many years between quite short releases featuring a who’s who of underground metal players guesting in support of a slightly odd discography. It is strange to me that there aren’t a series of full-lengths after so much time spent between releases, but every shorter thing Frank has released still has moments to enjoy for the casual thrash, death, and (at times) power metal fan. 

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Skinlab Shares New Video For “Dead Tomorrow”


Skinlab has shared some new music and a video from their upcoming new album, due in 2019. The clip for ‘Dead Tomorrow’ provides a slice of the grooves, and hardcore metal style the band laid down in the 1990s as a highly influential band from the Bay Area. Juan Urtega (Testament, Machine Head) produced the new album, due out on Art Is War Records. Continue reading


Testament To Host A Listening Party For Brotherhood Of The Snake At Affliction Studios Tonight


Testament, by Hillarie Jason

Testament, by Hillarie Jason

In conjunction with Affliction Clothing, Testament are hosting a listening party for their new album Brotherhood of The Snake, due out on October 28th , from Nuclear Blast Records. Details are below: Continue reading