99.9% of the time I’m listening and posting about bands that are more mainstream; more heard of. Over, let’s say the last two years I’ve learned of a lot of bands from blogging here. Some of those bands I had heard of before but was too ignorant to actually make an effort to listen to.
With that said, I would like some suggestions for bands that are out of the normal listening stream. Bands that have released good albums but don’t get the press or respect they deserve. However, I don’t want to hear any more bands from the “trendy” genres …read more

Here is an older post I wrote almost a year ago. It was about the record insustry and about all the metal/metalcore bands that are out there. My views on a lot of bands has since changed but I still feel there is so many damn metal or metalcore bands rather, that sound the same. Sure it’s a catchy, heavy mix of metal and hardcore but most of these bands wouldn’t know a real hardcore band or a hardcore way of life it it was shove up their asses. I can’t say that I know what it’s lie to grow …read more

Repost from Nuclear Blast Newsletter:
Kolossus, the new album from Norwegian metallers KEEP OF KALESSIN, is available for streaming in its entirety at the band’s MySpace page. Due in Europe on June 6 and in North America on June 10, the CD will feature the following track listing:
01. Origin02. A New Empire’s Birth03. Against The Gods04. The Rising Sign05. Warmonger06. Escape The Union07. The Mark Of Power08. Kolossus09. Ascendant
In addition, Kolossus will include a BONUS DVD that will include live sets, album and band documentary, behind the scenes, and other killer material that only you’ll be able to watch by …read more

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In the metal industry these days, you’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t. What I mean is that metal fans are never satisfied one way or another. Through all the changes that have gone through metal over the year, there is always something that aggravates us as fans. Let me explain…
In the beginning all metal was created equal. Through innovation and evolution it has changed in order to keep thriving and satisfying the fans hunger for something bigger and better. As thrash and speed metal started to get big, a big fat, wet, …read more

The newest heavy metal band to hit the music scene is set to release their self-titled debut album, Stalingrad, on May 29th, featuring their first single, ‘State of Hypocrisy.’ Filled with cutting edge lyrics and hair-raising music, Stalingrad can appeal to all senses.
In celebration, an album release party will be held at the Velvet Underground in Toronto on May 29, 2008 at 8pm, including an exclusive performance from Stalingrad. CDs and t-shirts will be available for sale at the venue.
Check out Stalingrad at Myspace

According to Blabbermouth.net Metallica’s upcoming cd will be mixed by Greg Fideleman. Lars also mentions a bunch of “nutty” stuff during a conference call.
METALLICA has tapped Greg Fidelman — an engineer/producer who has worked with current METALLICA producer Rick Rubin on albums for the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLIPKNOT and AUDIOSLAVE, among others — to mix its much-anticipated new album, due out in September.
During a conference call to promote Banaroo Fest Lars said all sorts of “nutty” stuff:

As I Lay Dying will be playing a bunch of Club shows after their Wacken Open Air shows. 9 of these shows will be played with Killswitch Engage. The video for Within Distruction (My personal favorite) from An Ocean Between Us is below and was shot from their February 1st show in Nebraska. Check it out!
Aug. 02 – Wacken, Germany – Wacken Open Air
Aug. 04 – München, Germany – Backstage Werk *
Aug. 05 – Leipzig, Germany – Werk 2 *
Aug. 06 – Prague, Czech Republic – Futurum *
Aug. 07 – Budapest, Hungary – Petofi Csarnok *
Aug. 09 – Maribor, Slovenia …read more

I bought Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey the other day because I was tired of seeing bits and pieces of it on VH1 and I wanted to see it all the way through. That and it’s a nice thing to have around as a metal fan.
Why I love this documentary is because it shows just about every aspect of metal. I think it was Ronnie James Dio that said something like metal is so huge but it goes so unseen. Which is so true. As mainstream as it is right now, you can not deny the fact that it is still …read more

Metallica’s Mission Metallica Beta website went live today for a few minutes and then went down from what I read. I think the official launch date is May 12th. Here is the teaser and traler from the site anyway. Enjoy?
Teaser

Trailer

Off to a late start tonight. Here is some significant metal news of the day. I’m linking to News from Blabbermouth.net for the most part.

It looks like Down will be joining Metallica and The Sword on the
European Tour this summer
Metal Hammer Magazine has announced their Metal Gods Nominees here
Celtic Frost is pretty much done after the departure of Singer/Guitarist Tom Gabriel Fischer left the band due to some crazy ass irreconcilable differences, it sounds like a damn divorce litigation.
Dethklok and Chimaira will be doing summer tour. Rumor has it that Chimaira will be opening for Dethklok so sorry, you’ll …read more