Mayhem (Langhus, Norway) Controversy follows this band like a plague. But aside from all the negativity surrounding the antics of members outside the bands music, they actually produced some quality tunes that stand the test of time, and that, above all, is why they are remembered like they are. They’ve influenced countless metal bands, and are [...]
March 28, 2013
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Death Angel
Death Angel (San Francisco, California) Thrash metal Juggernauts Death Angel can still pack a lunch. I mean punch. I’m not talkin’ punch bowl either, although they may spike it. They were a band budding right along with the Big 4 and other prominent thrashers at the time of the early Bay Area metal scene, and managed to garner [...]
March 28, 2013
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Pig Destroyer
Pig Destroyer (Richmond, Virginia) They’re not big on destroying pigs in the literal sense, although I’m sure they may eat bacon or the occasional ham sandwich, the name is actually derived from the term cop killer. Which I’m sure they don’t do that either, but rather a political punch to the face. Their lyrics have gotten less [...]
March 28, 2013
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Origin
Origin (Topeka, Kansas) Searing riffs jump out of the speakers attacking the stratospheric barrier destroying the ozone layer and dooming us with catastrophic consequences. Origin’s riffs are dangerous, but just too bad-ass to be left behind bars. So instead of conviction, they are released, and convinces you that this is one the best technical death-metal bands today. Upon listening, [...]
January 27, 2013
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Enslaved
Enslaved (Sveio, Norway) Pegged as viking metal, Enslaved have a fire that burns mighty bright among the world of metal. Sounds of molten lava erupt from your speakers ultimately pouring into the waters of humanity, then drinking from the mystery of our mortal existence. No matter how much they may experiment from record to record, they never [...]
January 27, 2013
Instruments of metal, from ES guitars.
This is a newer company based out of New York City and it is pointing it’s axed edges at the metal community. With their introductory model, The Sentan V, we’re well on our way to getting the most for our metal. The Sentan V is pretty cool looking and has a maple neck, mahogany body, rosewood fingerboard, [...]
January 25, 2013
5 of the scariest most “metal” movie scores.
What are some music from the movies that makes the hair stand up on the back of your neck? That without said music the movie wouldn’t be nearly as scary or suspenseful. There are some good ones, and some great ones. Here are 5 “metal” worthy scores from horror and the like. 1. The Cell [...]
January 25, 2013
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Pentagram
Pentagram (Alexandria, Virginia) If you’re a metal-head then you’ve probably heard the name Bobby Liebling. The misfit of metal who had the band with the potential of being as big as Black Sabbath. The band’s impact was huge, and if Liebling hadn’t fallen to the clutches of drug addiction, they could have been bigger than most. [...]
January 24, 2013
The Decibel Magazine Tour 2013 w/ Cannibal Corpse, Napalm Death, and Immolation
The 2nd Annual Decibel Magazine Music Tour is here! And it’s dangerously filled with the best of death and grind you can find. This is a tour any fan of metal should not miss. And with more dates, and a wider spread, it should be a good enough reason to get your ass out there [...]
December 15, 2012
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Hour of 13
Hour of 13 (Salt Lake City, Utah) Light your candles, start your rituals; the Hour of 13 approaches. Take Mercyful Fate, strip away King Diamond; cut down on faster parts, add a whole lot more eerie-ness, and you’ve got Hour of 13 bringing you hypnotic occult doom at it’s finest. Guitarist Chad Davis created the band [...]
December 14, 2012
A Metal X-Mas
If you already think you have enough Metal in your life, you don’t… So turn on and tune in to get METAL on X-Mas this year!
December 14, 2012
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Drudkh
Drudkh (Kharkiv, Ukraine) You wouldn’t know that this band has released 9 albums, unless you knew a project associated with one of the band members, in which they have quite a few amongst themselves. Members of Drudkh are closely connected, and are also a part of, such bands as Hate Forest, Dark Ages, Blood of Kingu, and Astrofaes. If you’re into [...]
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March 28, 2013
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