Metal playlists from the underground
The current members of Black Sabbath, as it turns out, are horrible human beings, or it at least appears that way. Why is that, you ask? As of today (May 18), original drummer Bill Ward has been removed from the official website photos on the main page. Can it be true that Ozzy, Tony, and Geezer […]
Vampires Everywhere! are getting set for their forthcoming album Hellbound and Heartless on June 19. Today the band is pleased to announce the official track listing of the new LP and the album artwork (see below): 01. I: Hellbound 02. I Can’t Breathe 03. Beauty Queen 04. Drug Of Choice 05. II: The Inferno 06. Star […]
When it comes to interesting hard rock gimmicks of the 21st century, Dee Snider has been ahead of the curve. In 2006 his legendary band Twisted Sister released a very successful Christmas album, A Twisted Christmas, followed by well-attended annual holiday tours. On May 8 Dee Snider delivered his latest twist, Dee Does Broadway via […]
Great news for death metal psycho nut bars today. Decibel Magazine is hosting a full album stream of the new Six Feet Under album Undead. The record comes out May 22 on Metal Blade and features production by Mark Lewis. If you think you are ready for this kick in the throat assault, then stream […]
Over the last month Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul and frontman Phil Anselmo have made comments regarding a future reunion of the legendary metal band. Paul stated that Zakk Wylde would be the man to fill in for the late Dimebag Darrell on guitar. Phil Anselmo is not as sold on the idea, but seems to […]
Extreme metallers Enabler will release All Hail The Void on Southern Lord Recordings on July 17. This dynamic and enraged talent, featuring Andy Hurley (The Damned Things, Fallout Boy) on drums, offers a brutal assortment of metallic gems. Catch them on the US Southern Lord Tour in June and July. Here is the album’s track […]
Greek power metal band Firewind are now streaming the second part of guitarist Gus G.’s track-by-track rundown of their new album Few Against Many. Watch the video below to hear samples from the CD including the piano ballad “Edge of a Dream” featuring Apocalyotica. Gus G. was initially against the song. See the video for […]
Following original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward’s statement of why he will not be performing with the band this summer, Black Sabbath have released a statement of their own. According to the band, they have picked up a substitute drummer for the summer gigs. Upcoming Sabbath shows include Birmingham on May 19, Download Festival on […]
Rolling Stone reports that Van Halen is halting their tour plans after June 26 (New Orleans). That means over 30 shows are postponed until further notice. The rock ‘n roll magazine’s website also reports that the band members “hate each other… the band is arguing like mad. They are fighting,” according to a source. The […]
Cattle Decapitation’s new album Monolith of Inhumanity (Metal Blade Records) finds its way onto the Billboard charts after its first week. The album hit #32 on the Billboard Top Independent Album Chart, #23 on the Billboard Top Hard Music Albums chart, #6 on the Billboard New Artist Chart, and #177 Billboard Top Current Albums Chart. Congratulations to the […]