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Steven Wilson Unveils Title, Album Cover, And Release Date For New Album

Porcupine Tree mastermind Steven Wilson has unveiled a great deal of details for his upcoming third solo album. First of all, the title is The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories). Secondly, the album artwork, which was done by Hajo Mueller (and not Lasse Hoile(!!!)), can be seen below. Third, the album will… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Nov 30, 2012 11:45am
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Riverside Release Trailer For ‘Shrine Of New Generation Slaves’: “Celebrity Touch” Video Behind-The-Scenes Photo Posted

Polish progressive rock band Riverside have released a teaser trailer for their upcoming album Shrine Of New Generation Slaves. The video includes snippets of two songs: one unknown and the other being “Celebrity Touch”, which will be getting a music video. The first track started off sounding almost like “My Sharona” while the second track… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Nov 29, 2012 12:45pm
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The Acacia Strain Release Horrifying Image Of Van Accident

Yesterday, we reported that The Acacia Strain were forced to drop off their current tour with Veil Of Maya due to a serious van accident. It was said that crew and band members needed to go to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries. However, that was all that we heard. Now, the band has… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Nov 28, 2012 11:45am
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Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Release Trailer For Upcoming Album ‘Push The Sky Away’

Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds have announced a Feb. 19th, 2013 US release date (Feb. 18th in the UK) for their upcoming 15th studio album, Push The Sky Away. This album is the follow up to 2008′s Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! A trailer for the album can be seen below as well as the NSFW… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Nov 27, 2012 2:57pm
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Slayer Releases The Most Evil, Vile…Christmas Sweater?

When I think of Slayer, I think of people carving the band’s logo into their arm or back. I think of dangerous mosh pits. I think of red skies, oceans of fire, and the air reeking of sulfur. Know what doesn’t come to mind when I think of Slayer? Ugly Christmas sweaters. Last thing on… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Nov 21, 2012 12:30pm
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New Jimi Hendrix Album To Be Released Next Year

According to Rolling Stone, a new album from famed guitarist Jimi Hendrix, who passed away in 1970, will be coming out on March 5th, 2013. Entitled People, Hell, And Angels, the 12-track collection features completely unreleased tracks during Jimi’s “new and experimental” writings apart from The Experience. Hendrix apparently decided to go into new directions,… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Nov 21, 2012 12:00pm
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James Wan Confirms Joseph Bishara Back As Composer For ‘Insidious Chapter 2′

Just announced earlier today was Insidious Chapter 2, the sequel to 2010′s Insidious (which I cannot tell you how much I loved). The film has a release date of August 30th, 2013, which is incredibly soon for a film that has to be shot, edited, finalized, marketed, and ultimately released. Now, director James Wan has… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Nov 19, 2012 7:15pm
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Riverside Unveil “Shrine Of New Generation Slaves” Cover Art And Track Listing

Polish progressive rock group Riverside has unveiled the album artwork and track list for their upcoming fifth studio album Shrine Of New Generation Slaves, which will be released Jan. 21st, 2013 via Century Media/InsideOut Music. You can see both below. The artwork was designed by Travis Smith, who has done most of the album artwork… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Nov 19, 2012 2:00pm
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[LOL] Did You Know That Butterflies Love Metal?

Okay, I’m definitely a bit late to this party but I just recently started getting hooked into scrolling through Imgur. It’s a fun way to kill about 15-20 minutes and unwind at the end of the day. Also, sometimes I stumble across an image that is just too good to not share with you, my… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Nov 13, 2012 9:00am
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Foo Fighters Dave Grohl Rejoins Queens Of The Stone Age

Update: The band has released another image, this time of the full band line up on the mixing board tape. Check it out below. Well, well, well, looks like old Davey boy is back in Queens of the Stone Age! In a picture posted on the QOTSA Facebook page, the name of the Foo Fighters… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Nov 06, 2012 3:15pm
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Philip Anselmo And Warbeast Confirm ‘War Of The Gargantuas’ Split Album

Ex-Pantera singer and current Down vocalist Philip H. Anselmo is teaming up with Warbeast to release War Of The Gargantuas, a split album that will feature two new songs from each artist. This will mark the first solo work Anselmo will have officially released. The two tracks will feature ex-Warbeast bassist Alan Bovee before his… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Nov 05, 2012 6:00pm
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Hatebreed Announce Release Date For New Album ‘The Divinity Of Purpose’: Cover Art Revealed

Metalcore band Hatebreed has announced a Jan. 29th, 2013 N. American release date for their upcoming album The Divinity Of Purpose. The album will come out Jan. 25th in Europe. The Divinity Of Purpose was co-produced by Hatebreed, Zeuss (Suicide Silence, All That Remains, Shadows Fall) and Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God, Avenged Sevenfold). Wilbur… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Nov 05, 2012 4:45pm
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KMFDM Announces New Album, Release Date, AND Reveal NSFW Album Cover

Legendary industrial band KMFDM has announced that they will be releasing their 18th studio album Kunst on Feb. 26th, 2013. While no other details about the music or track list have come forth, the album cover has been released. Warning, it’s NSFW due to cartoon breasts, so take care checking it out below.


JonathanBarkan
Nov 05, 2012 1:23pm
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Captain Howdy Reenacts The Queen ‘Queen II’ Album Cover

Without a doubt, one of the most famous film demons is Pazuzu, otherwise known to the masses as Captain Howdy, the little punk that possessed Linda Blair in The Exorcist. That nasty bugger has caused nightmares ever since appearing on the screen in 1973 and has wormed his way into mass culture, from Futurama to… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Nov 02, 2012 1:30pm
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Akira Yamaoka Unveils New Solo Album Artwork

Silent Hill and Shadows Of The Damned composer Akira Yamaoka has unveiled the album artwork for his upcoming solo album Revolucion through his Facebook page. It was also announced that fans would be able to pick up a copy of the album at V-CONCERT on Nov. 10th at Foro Vallarta, Guadalajara in Mexico, where Yamaoka… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Oct 31, 2012 10:15am
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Steven Wilson Drops Very Cool Bit Of News Regarding Upcoming Solo Album

Porcupine Tree main man Steven Wilson posted a quick blurb on his official Facebook page in which he states that he went to the home of Robert Fripp (King Crimson) to record his MK2 mellotron for Wilson’s upcoming solo album. This album will be the follow-up to 2011′s Grace For Drowning. “Today I was at… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Oct 23, 2012 5:15pm
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Broken Hope Guitarist Jeremy Wagner Hangs Out With Horror Legends

Jeremy Wagner, Broken Hope guitarist and author of The Armageddon Chord, recently attended the 10th Annual Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention, where he got several snapshots of him with some of horror’s biggest and most beloved names. He got to hang out with Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator, The Frighteners), Linda Blair (The Exorcist), John Carpenter (Halloween,… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Oct 23, 2012 2:15pm
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[Random Cool] Check Out This Amazing Double Neck 8-String Billy The Puppet Saw Guitar

Let’s be honest here, guitars with horror artwork can either be really beautifully crafted or look like total garbage. And custom guitar bodies also suffer the same problem. Sometimes they look so unique and incredible that it takes the breath away. But other times you look at the guitar and wonder, “What the hell were… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Oct 14, 2012 6:00pm
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Get (Classy) Drunk Courtesy Of Amon Amarth

Amon Amarth are the latest band to unveil an official wine in their name. Simply titled “Amon Amarth”, the shiraz is only available to those living in Germany (bastards) and runs a very reasonable price of 14.99 EUR (less than $19.50) per bottle. If you’ve got a friend in Germany that can snag you a… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Oct 10, 2012 4:10pm
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John Baizley Issues Update On Baroness Bus Crash And The Future Of The Band

On August 15th, hard rock band Baroness was involved in a serious bus crash that saw nine members and crew injured, some minor and some serious. Luckily, everyone has recovered. Now, guitarist/vocalist John Baizley has written an extensive update that details a firsthand account of the accident as well as the weeks since. It’s a… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Oct 02, 2012 1:00pm
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Adele Confirmed To Do Theme Song For Skyfall

Update: You can listen to a sample of the song below. It has been confirmed that smash success artist Adele will be doing the theme song for the upcoming James Bond film Skyfall, the 23rd film in the Bond series. The artist tweeted a picture of the cover to the song and later tweeted that… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Oct 01, 2012 1:00pm
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GWAR Finally Unveils Pustulus Maximums

The scumdogs of the universe known as GWAR have released the first image of new guitarist Pustulus Maximus. Pustulus takes over the slot that was held by his cousin Flattus, who passed away last year. You can see what he looks like below as well as read a statement from singer Oderus Urungus. In his… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Oct 01, 2012 11:30am
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How To Destroy Angels Releases Vinyl EP Artwork For ‘An Omen’

How To Destroy Angels singer Mariqueen Maandig Reznor has released, through her twitter, the vinyl artwork for the band’s upcoming EP An Omen, which you can check out below. The album is scheduled to come out Nov. 13th through Columbia Records, which the band just signed to (more information here). An Omen will be the… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Sep 25, 2012 9:00am
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[Random Cool] The Many Forms Of The Heavy Metal Fingers

One of the things that metalheads know and love as part of our culture is the “Satan Fingers”, also known as the “Devil Horns”. It’s something I’ve done more times than I can count. Hell, I’ve done it more times in one month than I could easily count. It’s such a fluid motion for me… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Sep 17, 2012 12:45pm