Metal fans are hateful critics, everyone of us. The review for Light From Above on Interscope Records on Blabbermouth.net was a mediocre review and then came the comments. Everyone was bashing the band with the exception of a few people. I bought it yesterday and for a cheap $9.99 ate FYE. Forget what you see about people saying they are over-hyped, oversold and over rated. Judge them for yourself. If your into old thrash, G N’ R, Motley Crue type stuff you will probably like it. If you’re looking for growling vocals, super-distorted, down tuned guitars and double bass …read more

Last week when Black Tide’s Light From Above was released I also posted a video interview I did with the band before the Charlotte show on March 3rd. Along with that I started a contest that you can enter here as well. Contest rules are simple. Comment once and your entered to win. The prizes are an autographed 4X4 press photo of the band, the Shockwave EP, a Black Tide Stiker and Min-poster. You must be a resident of Canada or The United States to enter (Because shipping isn’t cheap overseas…you know, to like Mexico). Winner will be chosen at …read more

Black Tides long awaited release of Light From Above on Interscope Records is out today! You know what that means for Metalmartyr.com? Another Interview to post and another contest! This contest is going to last until the end of the month. Check out the interview below and then look below that for your chance to win A photo of the band signed by each member, the Shockwave EP, a Black Tide sticker and a Black Tide mini poster. Video after the fold…

Light From Above, Black Tide’s debut recording release will be out on Tuesday 3/18. By request from Total Assault (Black Tide’s PR) that will also be the date I post my brief video interview with Black Tide. That will also be the date I start the Black Tide contest where you can win the Shockwave Ep and a signed photograph of the band. Check out the video for “Shockwave” Below