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DEVILDRIVER CLOUDS OVER CALIFORNIA THE STUDIO ALBUMS : 2003 – 2011 BOX SET VIA BMG OUT NOW

Heavy Metal’s Most Furious and Iconic Metal Merchants Release Massive Box Set Via BMG Today CLOUDS OVER CALIFORNIA THE STUDIO ALBUMS : 2003 – 2011 DELUXE LP & CD BOX-SET ORDER HERE [LINK]  WATCH THE UNBOXING VIDEO HERE [LINK] Few musicians manage to make a worldwide impact with their music. Fewer still manage to pull that trick off twice – but Dez Fafara, the leader of DevilDriver, is one of this elite number. Formed in Santa Barbara, CA in 2002 when vocalist & frontman Dez Fafara’s previous band Coal Chamber were winding down, the five piece have since become a constant and dynamic force in the metal […]

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616 Pays Homage to Goth-fathers Type O Negative with “Everything Dies” on New Album

Cleopatra Records H.I.M. Protege 616 Pays Homage to Goth-fathers Type O Negative with “Everything Dies” on New Album Bam Margera Testifies “I chose to do ‘Everything Dies’ by Type O Negative because it’s my best friend and bassist Cam Dewald‘s favorite band and it his most favorite song and he told me why, when he was down and out and thinking life couldn’t get any worse, he listened to that song constantly and it got him through the day.  So I told am we’re doing it. He is so happy! Also who doesn’t like Type O Negative!” – Matthew A Lidwin “Everything Dies”: https://youtu.be/vXz-PXfWCxk “I’ve known Matthew Lidwin for over […]

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Beltfed Weapon Drops “Head First Into Hell” Single

Darkened Demise Cover art by Sidjimbe Art  Speed Thrash Death Metalers BELTFED WEAPON Featuring Frank Hetzel and his Revolving Band of Legends   Drop First Single and Lyric Video “Head First Into Hell”  From Upcoming EP Darkened Demise Watch “Head First Into Hell”  (video by Andrea Giambona) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REcAWGhrhcs Frank Hetzel explains“‘Head First Into Hell’ emerged from a side project idea with my friend Dagna Silesia who plays bass. She wrote half the riffs and I added my ideas and structured it out.  The side project didn’t happen, but I felt this song, ‘Head First Into Hell’ was very good and wanted to add it to the upcoming EP.  I then reached out to Tim Aymar, as I […]

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AMERAKIN OVERDOSE Premieres “Agastopia” at Knotfest Today

Amerakin Overdose Premieres “Agastopia” at Knotfest Today Returning with a vengeance with the first new music to be released since 2017, Amerakin Overdose premieres new single and video “Agastopia” today at Knotfest ! Amerakin Overdose‘s frontman Cody Perez shares, “‘Agastopia’ is an audible representation of America’s obsessive fascination in fetishizing physical appearance and seducing the masses via social media with nostalgic overdose.”  “The band’s first release since 2017 dissects how posturing on social media has really effed up reality. The energized track embraces the band’s industrial sensibilities and deranged aesthetic to begin a new chapter marked by their new found resurgence.” – Ramon Gonzales, Knotfest Watch “Agastopia” at Knotfest Here: https://knotfest.com/culture/pulse-of-the-maggots/industrial-metal-outfit-amerakin-overdose-reactivate-with-energized-new-single-agastopia/ Amerakin Overdose is a high energy […]

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Dopesick Overcomes Addiction on Their Punishing New Track ”I’m So High I See Stars”

DOPESICK Drops “I’m So High I See Stars” A Punishing New Track About Overcoming Addiction  Featuring Vocalist Steev Esquivel Watch “I’m So High I See Stars” here:  https://youtu.be/oZCMrEqnhx0 (Video by Fer Del Callejo) A band that continues to tread extremely diverse waters, Dopesick’s latest single finds the LA troupe at their heaviest yet as they bring in Skinlab frontman, Steev Esquivel, to provide added might and muscle. Dominated by a pulsating and metallic lead riff, a thrash-tinged drum section and a grinding bass chug adds even greater depth as “I’m So High I See Stars” allows Esquivel to deliver the effortlessly piercing scream vocals he has now been known for since first […]

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Lena Scissorhands Joins Death Dealer Union

Lena Scissorhands Officially Joins Alternative Power Metal Band Death Dealer Union Releases “Beneath The Surface” First Single from Upcoming  Death Dealer Union EP Los Angeles, CA – Death Dealer Union announces the addition of Lena Scissorhands (Infected Rain) to the band:  “We are so excited and proud to have Lena as our official front person and lead vocalist. We have developed a sound in our music of which she is an essential an integral part. We couldn’t be happier as Lena is a thoughtful, skilled, and very intelligent musician. We look forward to giving the fans the absolute best from all of us!”  Lena Scissorhands adds “I am happy to announce […]

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Marlene Mendoza Premieres “Insanity” at Metal Injection

Gothic Nü Metal Force  MARLENE MENDOZA Premieres “Insanity” at Metal Injection Drops Debut EP Insanity  “I am excited to release my first EP that showcases my artistic expression and authentic self thus far. And also to show that women can be awesomely insane too.”  – Marlene Mendoza “A catchy, nü-tinged anthem.” – Greg Kennelty, Metal Injection Watch “Insanity” at Metal Injection Here:    https://metalinjection.net/video/marlene-mendoza-throws-down-on-new-single-insanity Marlene Mendoza is a metal singer songwriter from New York City. Marlene Mendoza has taken the path as a metal solo artist after graduating with her Bachelors of Science Degree in Music and touring with several bands as a guitarist. As a continuation to push the envelope even further as a […]

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MISS MAY I Drops “Free Fall” Single and Video

Photo Credit – Ross Theisen Metalcore Mercenaries MISS MAY I Drop “Free Fall” Single and Video Curse of Existence Tour Starts September 1 Curse of Existence Album drops September 2 via SharpTone Records Miss May I gives us the newest single from the upcoming Curse of Existence album today. Miss May I vocalist Levi Benton shares “This song ‘Free Fall’ is our open invitation to anyone who wants to take that leap they never had the courage to take. When you reach the edge of a journey you have struggled to travel through and you back out before the final step, this is your chance to take that leap off […]

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Witchslayer – Debut Album of 80’s Penned Metal Tracks Out Now

Chicago Old School Metalers Witchslayer Release Debut Album of 80’s Penned Metal Tracks Today   “The songs were written in the early 80’s and were mostly influenced by the New Wave of British Heavy Metal ( NWOBHM) bands. They are US Power Doom Metal songs and reflect the Chicago Doom Metal sound that was created in the 80’s by Chicago bands such as Witchslayer, War Cry & Trouble. When we wrote the music we wanted it to be creepy/haunting in nature. Most of the songs were written around stories we read about the Salem Witch Trials. I decided to reform the band with active Chicago […]

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DAYSHELL Releases New Single “Letting Go”

photo by Ben Tecson DAYSHELL New Single and Video “Letting Go” Out Now “Letting Go” is a song written for the ones who find themselves in a toxic relationship. A relationship running on empty with no clarity in sight. Sometimes finding the strength to leave can be very difficult. But when you do find that strength, Leaving on civil terms can also be difficult. The resentment for each other can do more harm then the entire relationship itself. This song is a reminder to let it all go. To remind yourself it’s ok to forgive and move forward. To wish […]

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