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Dir En Grey Reveal Artwork For ‘The Unraveling’

Japanese prog metal band Dir En Grey have unveiled the album artwork for their upcoming mini album The Unraveling. The artwork was done by artist/sculptor Yasuyuki Nishio and, according to the a post on the band’s Facebook, “…is the result of the fusion between Dir En Grey’s expressions to this day with Yasuyuki Nishio’s perspective… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Mar 01, 2013 8:00am
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Tool To Release 21st Anniversary Collector’s Edition Of ‘Opiate’

Progressive metal band Tool will be releasing a handcrafted, bonus-laden, limited edition package of their original debut EP, Opiate, on Mar. 26 to mark the 21st anniversary of the six-song release. The anniversary edition is limited to 5,000 copies and features art direction by Adam Jones, illustrations by legendary artist Adi Granov and design packaging… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Feb 25, 2013 12:00pm
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Tool Guitarist Adam Jones Posts Mysterious Image

Adam Jones, guitarist for prog-metal band Tool, has posted a mysterious image to his Instagram account. The caption for the image is simply “#soon”. The picture looks like a snippet of something much larger and includes what looks like an eye and a heavily textured cheek. There are definite style nods to Alex Grey, who… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Feb 21, 2013 3:46am
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We Can File This One Under “Creepiest Guitar That Never Needed To Exist”

This is a pretty old story (the earliest post I can find is 2006) but, for some reason, it’s making its way around again. And since it’s so…belch, I can’t help but make a post about it. You see, Lou Reimuller (a.k.a. Sunset Lou), who is a luthier, musician, collector, and much more, has created… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Feb 20, 2013 1:00pm
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The Dillinger Escape Plan Announce Details For New Album: Release Album Cover

Prog-metal band The Dillinger Escape Plan has announced that they will be releasing their fifth studio album, One Of Us Is The Killer, this May. The new album was recorded in Southern California with longtime producer Steve Evetts (Glassjaw, The Cure, Suicide Silence), with additional production at guitarist/co-founder Ben Weinman’s studio. Mastering will be handled… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Feb 18, 2013 3:45pm
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Mondo Releasing Poltergeist Soundtrack On Limited Edition Vinyl

Mondo, the collectible arts portion of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, has announced that they will be releasing a limited edition vinyl of the classic Steven Spielberg-produced, Tobe Hooper-directed 1982 film Poltergeist. The 2-disc vinyl set will be available on Feb. 22nd via MondoTees with a few randomly selected copies receiving clear vinyl (follow @MondoNews for the… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Feb 13, 2013 12:00pm
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The Melvins To Release Covers Album “Everybody Loves Sausages”

“This record will give people a peak into the kind of things that influence us musically. We REALLY like all of these songs along with the bands who actually wrote this stuff because first and foremost we are HUGE music fans.” – Buzz Osborne And with these words, The Melvins have announced that they will… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Feb 08, 2013 1:30pm
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Prepare To Have Your Blackened Hearts Melted By The ‘Metaldudes Cats Book’

In an effort to help prove that the metal community is not filled with mindless, hate-filled, angry men, author/photographer Alexandra Crockett is putting together a photography book entitled Metaldudes Cats Book that showcases some of the most brutal and visionary members of the West coast metal community with their darling, adorable little balls of fur:… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Feb 07, 2013 11:45am
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Metallica And Vans Team Up To Create Signature Footwear

Metal titans Metallica have teamed up with Vans Footwear to create signature Metallica shoes. Each member of the band has created their own shoe after choosing from the various iconic designs to suit their particular style. Stores that carry these shoes can be found here. You can see each of the shoes below.


JonathanBarkan
Feb 05, 2013 10:40pm
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Moss Might Be The Slowest Doom Metal Band I’ve Ever Heard

Metal Blade Records doom trio Moss are gearing up to release their latest album Horrible Night on Apr. 2nd (pre-order here). The band comments, “We wanted to write something that would stand up over time…no disrespect to our earlier recordings – we feel the essence and atmosphere of those is still very much with us,… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Feb 05, 2013 12:25pm
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Intronaut Releases Stunning, Terrifying Artwork For ‘Habitual Levitations’

Prog metal band Intronaut has released the official album artwork for their upcoming album Habitual Levitations (Instilling Words Without Tones) and it is gorgeous! Done by David D’Andrea, the cover is a stunning image of death, life, decomposition, growth, and more. You can see the cover below. Habitual Levitations (Instilling Words Without Tones) will be… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Feb 05, 2013 10:00am
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Ex-Anthrax Guitarist Rob Caggiano Officially Joins Volbeat

Danish metal band Volbeat has announced that ex-Anthrax guitarist Rob Caggiano has officially signed on as second guitarist. Caggiano produced the band’s upcoming album Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies, which will be coming out April 8th. Singer and guitarist Michael Poulsen shared, “The band is very proud and happy to announce that he will also… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Feb 04, 2013 1:00pm
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Ancient Roman Death Metal? Now I’ve Heard It All…

Alright, I get that finding your genre is really important to some bands. However, there is a point where it gets ever so slightly ridiculous. Example: Italian death metal group ADE were just signed to Blast Head Records and are being touted as Ancient Roman Death Metal. I mean, it’s great that they’re proud of… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Jan 31, 2013 12:25pm
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Adrenaline Mob To Release Cover EP ‘Coverta’: Announce Tour

Adrenaline Mob, the supergroup formed by ex-Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy, Symphony X singer Russ Allen, and Sonic Stomp‘s Mike Orlando, will be touring the US in support of their debut album Omerta (review). The tour will consist of two legs this spring although only the first leg has been revealed. The band will also… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Jan 31, 2013 11:16am
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How To Destroy Angels Release Video For “How Long?”

Dark electronic act How To Destroy Angels has released an official video for “How Long?”, which comes off their upcoming debut full-length album Welcome Oblivion. The album will be released Mar. 5th via Columbia Records and the band will be making their first live appearance at Coachella this year. The video was created and directed… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Jan 31, 2013 10:30am
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Stone Sour Unveil Cover Art For ‘House Of Gold & Bones: Part 2′

Hard rock/metal band Stone Sour (which features Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor and Jim Root) has released the cover art for House Of Gold & Bones: Part 2, the companion album to House of Gold & Bones: Part 1, which was released late last year. You can see the cover art below. The first single, “Do Me… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Jan 30, 2013 4:45pm
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Karnivool Post Studio Photos From New Album Recording Sessions

Australian progressive rock band Karnivool is hard at work recording their third studio album, which will be the follow up to 2010′s Sound Awake (review). The as-of-yet untitled album will hopefully be released this year. In anticipation of the release, the band has posted several photos of bassist Jon Stockman recording in the studio. Check… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Jan 30, 2013 2:00pm
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Coachella 2013 Lineup Unveiled

The full Coachella 2013 lineup has been unveiled and…well, it’s pretty boring. There are some pretty cool entries, such as the first ever live performance of How To Destroy Angels, or Ghost and I’d definitely be up for Bat For Lashes and Wu-Tang Clan, but not terribly much else pops out. Then again, I will… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Jan 25, 2013 4:15pm
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Depeche Mode Reveal Details For Upcoming 13th Studio Album

Electronic band Depeche Mode have released new details for their upcoming 13th studio album, which is now officially entitled Delta Machine. The album, which was produced by Ben Hillier and mixed by Flood, will be released Mar. 26th via Columbia Records and the first single, “Heaven”, will debut on VEVO next Friday. Martin Gore said… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Jan 24, 2013 12:15pm
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Hell Couture: Grab Some Clothes For The Metal Loving Lady In Your Life

One of the things that I can see being really frustrating for metal loving women is the lack of merchandise options. Sure, you can get a mens small, but that doesn’t really cut it, now does it? Oh, and having underwear with the band’s name on it is cute and all, but the only person… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Jan 24, 2013 10:00am
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Find Metal Music On Spotify With The Earache Metalizer App

Want to find new metal bands on Spotify? Looking to get into the world of metal but don’t know where to start? Billy Mays here to tell you about Earache Records brand new app called Earache Metalizer! This easy-to-use app works like a charm to help you find those thrashing, banging, demonic new tunes you’ve… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Jan 22, 2013 11:30am
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[Exclusive] Sister Sin Premiere Video For “Hearts Of Cold” And We’ve Got Behind-The-Scenes Photos

Swedish metal band Sister Sin have released a new video for “Hearts Of Cold” and we’ve got our hands on several exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from the video shoot! The song comes from the band’s latest release Now And Forever (iTunes). Take a gander at the video and the photos below. Directed by Eric Richter, the… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Jan 21, 2013 11:00am
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Disturbed’s David Draiman Producing Next Trivium Album

Metal Injection has revealed that metal band Trivium has locked down Disturbed singer David Draiman as producer for their sixth studio album, which is as-of-yet untitled. The band has posted several studio images (which you can see below), including two of Draiman. This album will be the follow up to 2011′s In Waves.


JonathanBarkan
Jan 17, 2013 9:00am
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The Misfits Releasing Live Album ‘Dea.d Alive’ Next Month

Horror punk band The Misfits will be releasing Dea.d Alive on Feb. 5th, their first “proper” live album since 1987′s Evilive. The 14-track collection features no songs from the Danzig-era. Guitarist/vocalist Jerry Only states, “There’s a young audience for the Misfits; new generations discover us every day. There’s only so much ground you can cover… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Jan 14, 2013 8:00pm