California crossover originals, Excel, are dropping a re-issue of their long-out-of-print album, Seeking Refuge, via Southern Lord records. Originally released in 1995, it offers a glimpse at an Excel many have never heard before, complete with a guest shot from H.R. of Bad Brains (on “Take Your Part Gotta Encourage”) and a video starring Tony Alva for the anthemic single “Unenslaved.” The album was reissued for Record Store Day 2024, and sold out. A new run is going out on July 19th, in red vinyl and digital formats. Head into the article below to find out more.
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – New Rock and Metal Releases 5-10-24
Take Offense’s New Album “T.O.tality” Out Soon
Cali thrashers, Take Offense, are rapidly closing in on the release of their new long-player, T.O.tality. This will be their fourth overall album, and label debut for MNRK Heavy, and is due out on May 10th. The new full-length incorporates thrash, speed metal, and hardcore, while giving a nod to their home of Southern California. Head into the article below to find out more.
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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – New Rock and Metal Releases 5-10-24
Take Offense Drop Single and Video for “Greetings From Below” from Upcoming New Album
Chula Vista’s cross-over thrashers, Take Offense, have shared news that their fourth album, T.O.tality (the band’s debut for MNRK Heavy), will arrive on May 10th. Hand-in-hand with this announcement, they have also dropped the long-player’s opening track and lead single “Greetings From Below.” Keep reading in this article to check it out and find out more from Take Offense.
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Exhorder’s “Slaughter In The Vatican” Headline Tour Kicks off Tonight
New Orleans Thrash Legends Exhorder will begin their long-awaited US Headlining Tour tonight in Brooklyn with Take Offense, Extinction A.D., and Plague Years tonight. The band will perform all of their classic 1990 album Slaughter In The Vatican in full along with other hits. The band is working on a new album for relase in 2022 as well!
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: May 29th New Music Releases
REVIEW: Municipal Waste – Napalm Death – Sick Of It All: Live at Worcester Palladium
We were back at the Worcester Palladium for the massive fall tour co-headline tour of Municipal Waste and Napalm Death, with Sick Of It All and Take Offense as support! The venue had been home to the annual Rock and Shock all weekend, “3 days of Metal and Horror”. The weekend had already seen the likes of Korpiklanni, Eluveitie, Revocation, with locals like Vivisepulture, and Ice Giant (Day 1) and Day 2 was dominated by the folks over at Psychopathic Records with the Insane Clown Posse and all their friends as well, with a few local bands opening on the second stage upstairs.Continue reading
Municipal Waste And Napalm Death Book Co-Headlining Tour With Sick Of It All And Take Offense!
Crossover Kings Municipal Waste And Grindcore Gods Napalm Death Have Booked A Co-Headline Tour Of The Usa. The 17-Date Trek Will Kick-Off In Dallas On October 3rd And Visit New York, Chicago And Denver Before Ending On October 23rd In Los Angeles. Opening Each Show Are Nyhc Greats Sick Of It And Punk/Thrash Band Take Offense. Tickets On Sale Now!Continue reading