German Thrash Metal legends Sodom have shared that former drummer Guido “Atomic Steif” Richter passed away in late August. Richter was a member of the long-running band in the mid-nineties, appearing on Get What You Deserve (1994) and Masquerade in Blood (1995). He had also played with Living Death and Assassin, among others. RIP.Continue reading
From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, it’s New Music Friday for 6-20-25
What is your favorite album cover this week?
From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, it’s New Music Friday for 6-20-25
What is your favorite album cover this week?
A common lesson we’re all taught at some point is to never judge a book by its cover. There are times, however, when it’s actually perfectly acceptable to do just that. Especially when talking about three-piece Thrash Metal bands from the mainland of Western Europe. Continue reading
In this episode, Tom Angelripper shares the inside story of Sodom’s iconic Tapping the Vein. Discover how the band approached the Deluxe Expanded Reissue and get a glimpse of the bonus material that takes this thrash masterpiece to the next level.Continue reading
Covering all the important subgenres, it’s New Music Friday: The Rock and Metal Releases for 11-15-24
Who has the best cover this week?Continue reading
Covering all the important subgenres, it’s New Music Friday: The Rock and Metal Releases for 11-15-24
Who has the best cover this week?Continue reading
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
21 years. It has been 21 years since the first Maryland Deathfest, which I was fortunate enough to be at. I wasn’t much into death and black metal at the time, but time has changed me and now I cannot get enough. Back then it was a three-day event, but now in 2024, it is four days plus a fifth day for the pre-fest. And that’s what I’m going to tell you about, the pre-fest for Maryland Deathfest XIX!Continue reading
Hellfest, held every year just outside of Paris, in Clisson, France, continues to up the ante every year with forever growing and impressive lineups! Taking place from June 27 to June 30, 2024, Hellfest will once again be four days long and over 200 bands appearing on six stages. For 2024, the headliners for each night will be Avenged Sevenfold, Machine Head, Metallica, and Foo Fighters. The full daily lineups, including one more major band tba, and the ticket link are coming soon!