Los Angeles based keyboardist Kristen Randall moves ahead from a 2 year stint in symphonic hardcore death metal outfit, Winds of Plague.

Kristen Randall states:
“I have decided to leave my current position as keyboardist with Winds of Plague and I’d like to personally thank each member of the band, as well as all of our fans. These experiences we shared have been such a huge part of my life the past couple years and I will cherish that forever.  I wish the band the best of luck in their future endeavors.  As for myself, music is my deepest passion and I …read more

Even though we saw some great shows and amazing albums in 2008, we’ve also seen our share of craziness. I’ve compiled a list of some crazy things that have happened this year that I can think of off the top of my head.

Byzantine breaks up…3 days after they release Oblivion Beckons.
Light This City break up before releasing the last record.
Arsis changes members more than their underwear.
The Black Dahlia Murder lose a guitarist…steals one from Arsis.
Phil Demmel of Machine Head passes out twice on stage.
DJ Sid from Slipknot breaks both of his feet…keeps on trucking.
Joey Jordison breaks an ankle, cancels UK …read more

If you haven’t bought a 2009 Calendar yet and you dig the girls in bands on the Century Media label then you might want to order this. In my opinion…it’s not all that great, but maybe it’s because I don’t really dig women with a lot of tats, especially on their arms or the typical tramp-stamp. Maybe it’s just because they all look really sleazy in this photo shoot. I like Revolvers Hottest Chicks In Metal issues better because they tend to look a little classier than this. Does anyone else find that Kristen Randall just looks…acckk in these …read more