After hearing this track on SiriusXM's Liquid Metal, my pick of the week goes to Philadelphia's Jesus Piece. A self-proclaimed hardcore band, this music borders on death metal, in particular with this song, "Punish" (listen below). The band just released its full-length, "Only Self" on August 24th via Southern Lord. Buy the album in various... Continue Reading →
When it comes to Swedish Death Metal, the traditional Stockholm way and death metal per se, there is one band you have to mention: Unleashed! Formed in 1989 by vocalist / bass player Johnny Hedlund, Unleashed have been delivering supreme death metal from day one. Dealing with Viking traditions and values, and honing their craft,... Continue Reading →
Years of anticipation are about to come to an end with the September 7th release of the self-titled debut album from Downpour. The band, which features members of Shadows Fall and Unearth, has marked this long-awaited announcement with the premiere of album track "Truth In Suffering." Check out the track below: https://youtu.be/iuMLAmfqga4 Downpour is: Brian... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered what Amon Amarth's Johan Hegg would sound like on a ballad? No? Me neither. But what about on a modern day "Close My Eyes Forever?" Still no? Nevertheless, there's no longer the need to wonder because now we have our answer in the form of the new track from the legendary... Continue Reading →
Led by the legendary, Max Cavalera, metal icons Soulfly are set to release their devastating new album "Ritual," on October 19 via Nuclear Blast. In March of 2018, we talked with Max about the upcoming Soulfly record and he had this to say: It’s a strange record—really classic sounding on one hand but crazy on... Continue Reading →
“It doesn’t get more blasphemous than this,” declares Behemoth mastermind Nergal, about the band’s upcoming album, "I Loved You At Your Darkest" – due out October 5th via Metal Blade Records (North America) / Nuclear Blast (Europe). While it certainly seems an unlikely title for a black metal band, its origin might surprise fans even... Continue Reading →
Though I've been slacking on my picks of the week, today's is a good one: Europe’s biggest crossover band, Rise Of The Northstar. Having recently checked them out via YouTube Music, I was pleasantly surprised when this press release reached me the very next day. Rise Of The Northstar has recently joined one of independent... Continue Reading →
Finnish folk metal superstars Korpiklaani are set to release their new studio album "Kulkija" ("Wanderer"), on September 7th, 2018 via Nuclear Blast. To bridge the gap until its unveiling, the band has launched another album trailer, in which they talk about the album's recording and production. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcugCiRzQl4 Korpiklaani also released some news about their... Continue Reading →
ICYMI, Death metal icons, Deicide, will soon return with "Overtures Of Blasphemy," which sees the band return to their roots to create a stellar and uncompromising extreme metal masterpiece! The effort was produced by the world-renowned Jason Suecof at Audio Hammer Studios and will be released through Century Media world-wide on Sept 14th. Click below... Continue Reading →
Kobra and the Lotus has released the official music video for the song "Velvet Roses". Check it out below. The track is taken from the second part of the band's opus magnum, which was released one year after the successful arrival of rock juggernaut "Prevail I." Released April 27 through Napalm Records, "Prevail II" is the... Continue Reading →
