Gothic/doom metallers PARADISE LOST have just released their 13th studio album, Tragic Idol, in North America! To purchase the album, head over to CM Distro for various CD/vinyl formats, plus iTunes for a digital copy. For fans that would like to preview Tragic Idol in its entirety, please visit Decibel Magazine.com for the exclusive album stream. Paradise Lost on Facebook As torchbearers of the gothic/doom metal scene, PARADISE LOST has…
Complete with several U.S. Military vehicles as well as armed and uniformed troops, the Metal Hammer Trespass America Festival was announced yesterday at The Key Club on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood. The Key Club became a military detention camp, all guests received an ID bracelet and had to pass through a caged security check before entering. Members from several of the Trespass America support line-up – Kyle “Gumby” Gunther from…
The seventh studio album from German thrash icons NECRONOMICON, entitled Invictus, is out now in North America via Massacre Records. Having amassed a major cult following in the thrash metal scene through heavy international touring, and through the band’s previous six highly acclaimed albums released since their 1984 formation, the NECRONOMICON of 2012 is undoubtedly a stronger beast than ever before. Recorded at Arson Music Studio, and mixed and mastered…
To get in on this action and grab a free download of Midnightmares, visit www.reverbnation.com/dreamingdead. The follow up to 2009’s Within One, Midnightmares showcases DREAMING DEAD’s ability to meld elements of black, death, thrash and Schuldiner-inspired progressive metal into one thought-provoking and intense sonic assault. The album was mixed and mastered by Brian Elliot (Exhumed, Dying Fetus, Cannibal Corpse, Hate Eternal, Goatwhore) of Mana Recording Studios. Cover artwork for Midnightmares…
Formed in 1990, Sweden’s Uncanny was an early progenitor of the Swedish death metal scene. After a couple demos, a split and an oft-overlooked full-length in 1994, Uncanny faced an untimely and unfortunate demise. Eighteen years after their lone debut, Splenium for Nyktophobia, Uncanny returns with two brand new tracks featured on this 7″. This is not a reformation without merit. “Creation’s Tomb” and “The Path of Flesh” are authentic…
TEODOR TUFF is a band in constant change. Upon the departure of three members in 2010, the band was joined by Christer, Rayner and Terje Harøy, lead guitarist, bass player and vocalist, respectively. Christer and Rayner are brothers, and also happen to play in Divided Multitude. Terje is their cousin. The band’s sound has now changed dramatically, and TEODOR TUFF comes across as a pure metal band with its…
Mickey Avalon has announced a second leg of the “Loaded” tour which now extends into June with support coming from Millionaires. The tour kicks off April 13th in Tempe, AZ and now totals 43 shows across the U.S. and Austrailia which is being presented by Jägermeister. Celebrate the release of Mickey’s new album, Loaded on April 24th with a special performance at the Key Club in Hollywood, CA. All fans in attendance will receive a free copy…
Van Halen have just unleashed the official music video for “She’s The Woman,” the latest single from the legendary rock band’s new album, A Different Kind of Truth. The clip features performance footage from the band’s current North American Tour, continuing tomorrow with a sold out show at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, FL. A Different Kind of Truth, the band’s first album with lead singer David Lee…
When Andrew Weatherall brought the party to town for Fred Perry’s SubSonic at The Garage, everyone knew they were in for a night of unadulterated eclecticism. As you would expect Andy didn’t disappoint curating and creating yet another roadblock for this welcome bi-monthly addition to London’s nightlife calendar. SubSonic is however as much about breaking new acts as celebrating legends and we have a couple of the live highlights from…
MATT SKIBA AND THE SEKRETS will be going out on their first-ever tour this June in support of their forthcoming debut album, Babylon. A limited number of tickets have been held for MATT SKIBA AND THE SEKRETS fans and are now available through an exclusive Ducat King presale. By buying tickets through this presale, fans will be able to get their tickets before anyone else and save some money on…
Download MP3 – AM & Shawn Lee’s “I Didn’t Really Listen (Chris Joss Remix)” now: http://bit.ly/chrisjoss Download MP3 – AM & Shawn Lee’s “Dark Into Light (Blundetto Remix)” now: http://snd.sc/GUku2r 18 APR: London, England at Jazz Cafe 20 APR: Rotterdam, Holland at Motel Mozaique 21 APR: Amsterdam, Holland at Renaissance Hotel- FREE! 24 APR: Paris, France at Club Silencio 25 APR: Paris, France at Renaissance Paris Hotel (DJ Set)- FREE!…
Over the years, there have been cases of people being harmed, violated and robbed in public, with no one willing to stand up and help, as spectators watch these situations unfold, and offer no assistance. The most recent case took place in Baltimore, Maryland, where a crowd beat, stripped and robbed a tourist on St. Patrick’s Day with spectators watching and laughing as the event took place. Displaying the type…
Germany’s young sleaze rock crew KISSIN’ DYNAMITE are preparing to unleash their newest full-length Money, Sex & Power onto hard-partying North American crowds on April 24th. Listen to the first two tracks from the album, including the title track “Money, Sex & Power” and the following “I Will Be King” — and much more at the band’s official website HERE. Considered to be the great hope of the German…
Stars in Coma are satisfying the seemingly insatiable hunger for Swedish pop with their up coming album, Midnight Puzzle. With the release only a week away (Apr. 24), the album has been raking in the praise. Sleep Walking Magazine says of Andrė Brorsson, chief songwriter of Stars, “I take my hat off to you sir. You are a genius.” Mitten Mouth Music says of the band, “Stars In Coma …is…
The Dandy Warhols’ upcoming release, This Machine is streaming all this week on RollingStone.com. VEVO has also premiered the video for “Sad Vacation.” This Machine is the Dandy Warhols‘ 8th official studio album and will be released next week on April 24th via The End Records. RollingStone.com | Listen to This Machine Video | “Sad Vacation” The Dandy Warhols are kicking off a national US Tour on May 16th…
CD1 01 Ska Cubano: Cumbia Del Monte 02 Aurelio: Lubara Wanwa 03 Un Solo Pueblo: Woman Del Callao 04 Andy Palacio & The Garifuna Collective: Ámuñegü (In Times To Come) 05 Paracumbé: Sueño Sueño 06 Sierra Maestra: Ai Vaivén De Mi Carreta 07 Chichi Peralta: La Negra Bella 08 Gyptian: Leave Us Alone 09 3 Canal: Irie Tempo 10 Orchestre Septentrional D’Haiti: Pi Douvan 11 Andre Toussaint: Little Nassau-Bahama Mama…
Throughout the years Punchline has built a name for himself with appearances along side the likes of hip hop mainstays such as Q-Tip, Lil’ Kim, 50 Cent and Wordsworth. For the last few years, in addition to being on tour with the group eMC (Masta Ace, Punchline, Wordsworth and Stricklin), he has been working on his debut solo record. The album, Underground Superstar (due out 5/22 on Soulspazm Records), features…
T. Valentine may be spotted taking in the town as he makes his way on Sunday to the LAKESIDE LOUNGE, where he will treat an elite audience to a full-on sneak preview of the VAMPIRE PLAY and will perform with the amazing DADDY LONG LEGS, who will also exact a wailing set of their own. T VALENTINE will be available for a meet-and-greet autograph session his records, commemorative novelties and…
Multi-platinum global superstar Nelly Furtado has revealed the title and release date of her upcoming fifth album. The Spirit Indestructible will be released on June 19th, 2012. The album’s first single “Big Hoops (Bigger is Better),” which Furtado co-wrote with Rodney Jerkins, will be released on April 17th. Furtado co-wrote each song on The Spirit Indestructible, which, in keeping with her musically eclectic nature, finds her working with an array…
MATT SKIBA AND THE SEKRETS will be going out on their first-ever tour this June in support of their forthcoming debut album, Babylon. A limited number of tickets have been held for MATT SKIBA AND THE SEKRETS fans and are now available through an exclusive Ducat King presale. By buying tickets through this presale, fans will be able to get their tickets before anyone else and save some money on…