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New Destiny Potato Song Included On Century Media Free Music Sampler

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on March 18, 2013 @ 4:05pm
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Serbian melodic metal band Destiny Potato have released a new song entitled “Love Song”, which comes from their upcoming debut album Lun. The song is available for free download on a new Century Media Records sampler album, which also includes free music from such artists as In Flames, Devin Townsend, Jolly, In This Moment, Lacuna Coil, Fozzy, and more. You can download the album here.

Head on below to hear “Love Song”. READ MORE

Amaranthe Stream New Song “Mechanical Illusion”

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on March 01, 2013 @ 3:30pm
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Swedish/Danish melodic metal band Amaranthe has released a new song entitled “Mechanical Illusion”, which you can stream below. The song comes from the band’s upcoming sophomore album The Nexus, which will be released in the US on Mar. 26th via Spinefarm Records.

Guitarist/composer Olof Mörck comments, “To give a second taster of The Nexus is truly exciting! The first single and title track showed a familiar, yet amped-up AMARANTHE. ‘Mechanical Illusion’ is quite different from what people have heard from us so far. Probably the heaviest track yet, a dystopian vision steeped in a darkened futuristic atmosphere, combined with a mega-catchy chorus that is likely to ring in your head for days. Brace yourselves, the illusion is upon us!”

You can also watch the band’s video for “The Nexus”, which was directed by Patric Ullaeus (In Flames, Soen, Dimmu Borgir), below. READ MORE

Battlecross To Enter Studio To Record ‘Pursuit Of Honor’ Follow Up

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 30, 2013 @ 9:00am
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Detroit metal band Battlecross will be entering the studio next month to record the follow up to 2011′s Pursuit of Honor. The band will record the album in Audiohammer Studios in Florida with producer Mark Lewis (The Black Dahlia Murder, Trivium, Devil Driver).

Lewis states, “I can’t wait to be a part of Battlecross’ next record. From the moment I heard the band I knew I wanted to be a part of their development. Hearing the new music has only solidified that feeling. Working with our good friends at Metal Blade and bringing great new music to the masses is what it’s all about.”

Guitarist Hiran Deraniyagala says the band is “…stoked to be working with a prolific studio and producer at Audiohammer. We’re so focused on making a killer follow up album and we feel that Mark Lewis will help bring our raw, live sound to life.”

Battlecross will be embarking on “Another Year, Another Tour” trek alongside In Flames, Demon Hunter, and All Shall Perish. Tour dates are below. READ MORE

Amaranthe Announce Release Date Of Second Studio Album ‘The Nexus’

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 29, 2013 @ 5:30pm
Category: Music / Videos

Swedish hard rock/metal band Amaranthe are gearing up to release their sophomore album The Nexus, which was produced by Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Dreamshade & Ginger Wildheart). The album will be released Mar. 26th in the States via Spinefarm Records.

Guitarist Olof Morck states, “The moment has come to let loose The Nexus on an unsuspecting world! This time we went all the way with our futuristic dream-nightmare – a no-compromise vision steeped in deep contrast between the mechanically ultra-heavy and shimmering serene melody. The Nexus is everything we dreamed about doing with our debut album; we laboured to make this offering as diverse as it is direct and catchy… and remember, no-one can be told what The Nexus is – you have to hear it for yourself!”

You can watch a video for their title track, which was directed by Patric Ullaeus (In Flames, Dimmu Borgir), below. READ MORE

Official Line Up For Rock On The Range 2013 Announced And It’s Amazing

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 23, 2013 @ 11:45am
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The line up for the 2013 edition of Rock On The Range has been announced and it’s basically full of bands that I would punch a few puppies to see. Headlining the 3-day event are Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, and Smashing Pumpkins while amazing bands such as Bush, Stone Sour, Volbeat, Lamb Of God, In Flames, Ghost, Heaven’s Basement, and more are also slated to perform. A nearly complete list of bands performing can be seen below.

The 3-day event begins Friday, Mar. 17th and ends Sunday night, Mar. 19th.

Alice In Chains’ Jerry Cantrell states, “We’re really looking forward to returning to Rock On The Range with a batch of brand new killer Alice tunes to play for everyone!”

Korn’s Jonathan Davis adds, “Head is back!! Rock On The Range is going to start it all off!! Get ready, we are going to hit it hard!!”

Gavin Rossdale of Bush comments, “Bush are thrilled to be playing Rock On The Range with such great bands. We look forward to seeing you all out there.” READ MORE

In Flames Adds Second Leg Of Dates To Winter 2013 Tour

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on December 13, 2012 @ 8:15pm
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Swedish melodic metal band In Flames have added a second leg to their early 2013 Winter tour with Demon Hunter, All Shall Perish, and Battlecross. The tour is now extended from mid-February into March. The additional tour dates see the band venture into Canada. Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday, Dec. 14th and Sat., Dec. 15th. Check out the full touring schedule below.

Make sure to check out our exclusive interview with guitarist Niclas Engelin here. READ MORE

Battlecross To Support In Flames On Early 2013 Headline Tour

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on December 05, 2012 @ 7:30pm
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Metal Blade Records thrashers Battlecross have confirmed an opening slot touring alongside Swedish melodic death metal band In Flames. Other openers will include All Shall Perish and Demon Hunter. Tour dates for the first leg can be seen below while a second leg of dates will be announced in the next few weeks.

Guitarist Hiran Deraniyagala comments: “Wow! So stoked to hit the road with all these great bands – In Flames, Demon Hunter and All Shall Perish. Last year was good to us and looks like next year is even better for Battlecross. This will be a nice break from working on new material and we can’t wait to see some new and old faces! Once again very humbled and honored to be a part of a great tour! See you all soon!”

Vocalist Kyle “Gumby” Gunther adds: “We hope that fans will come party with us on the Growing Pains tour with Abiotic that starts next week so they can prepare for the heavy metal onslaught that will come their way in February!”

Make sure to check out our exclusive video interview with In Flames guitarist Niclas Engelin here. READ MORE

[Interview] In Flames’ Niclas Engelin Talks Touring, Randy Blythe Incident, His First Guitar, And More

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on December 02, 2012 @ 6:30pm
Category: Music / Exclusives

Yesterday night I got the opportunity to sit down with In Flames guitarist Niclas Engelin during their current tour alongside UK thrash metal band Sylosis, Hellyeah, and Lamb Of God. We discussed the idea of which region has the best crowds, what the Randy Blythe arrest means for touring bands, his first guitar, his favorite horror movie, and his favorite albums of the year! You can check this exclusive video interview below!

Make sure to check out our review of In Flames’ latest album Sounds Of A Playground Fading here. READ MORE

Sylosis Release Music Video For “Fear The World”

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on November 29, 2012 @ 1:45pm
Category: Music / Videos

UK thrash metal band Sylosis, who are currently on tour with Lamb Of God and In Flames, have released a video for “Fear The World”, which comes off their latest album Monolith (released via Nuclear Blast Records). You can watch the video below.

Monolith can now be purchased on Amazon, iTunes and the Nuclear Blast webshop. READ MORE

Watch Lamb Of God Stream Philadelphia Concert TONIGHT

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on November 24, 2012 @ 10:00am
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Richmond, VA metal band Lamb Of God will be streaming their Philadelphia concert tonight from the Electric Factory on AXS TV. The show will stream from 10pm EST until 11:15pm EST. Click here for all details. You can watch an interview with members of LoG and AXS TV below.

The band is currently on tour with In Flames, Hatebreed (who will be replaced by Hellyeah soon), and Sylosis. Make sure to check out our review of Resolution here. READ MORE

Czech Police Finish Investigation For Lamb Of God Singer Randy Blythe’s Case: Recommend Indictment

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on November 16, 2012 @ 1:00pm
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Czech police have finished their investigation into the death of 19-year old Daniel Nosek, who died after sustaining injuries at a Lamb Of God concert in Prague in 2010. LoG singer Randy Blythe was arrested earlier this year on manslaughter charges and was held in Czech jail for a month and a half. He was ultimately released on bail and made a statement in which he said he will return, if needed, for a trial.

In the final investigation report, Czech police have recommended that Blythe be indicted and return to Prague to stand trial. According to INDES.cz, Prague City Prosecutor’s Office Štěpánka Zenklová stated that this decision will be made “…by the end of November,” after the team has had time to review the case and the facts.

In an interview after his release, Blythe stated, “I feel ethically responsible to go back there and face this charge. [The victim's] family right now is in a lot of pain, and they deserve some answers. To lose a child is the worst possible thing a human can go through, I think .. I want my name cleared. I have to go around the world and tour, you know. That’s what I do. I’m not going to hide here. I’m an innocent man. I’m going to go to court and see what happens.”

Once again, this issue may interfere with Lamb Of God touring plans as the band will be on the road in December alongside In Flames and Sylosis. READ MORE

Century Media Offers Free Sampler Which Includes In Flames, Devin Townsend, And More

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on November 09, 2012 @ 10:00am
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Century Media Records has announced the Carnival Of Sounds II sampler, which includes music from 16 artists under their label. The download is 100% free and features some really great bands, including Destiny Potato, who I’m keeping a close eye on. Also included are the badass Vildhjarta and the legendary Devin Townsend (interview). All info, including track list, can be found below. READ MORE

Lamb Of God Announce Fall Headline Tour

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on September 05, 2012 @ 11:30am
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Lamb Of God has announced the first full headline tour since Randy Blythe’s incarceration and subsequent release from a Czech Republic prison. Direct support will come from In Flames while Hatebreed will tour from Oct. 30th through Nov. 19th at which point Hellyeah will take over the remaining tour dates. Sylosis has been confirmed as the opening act on all dates. This will be LoG’s first US tour in support of their album Resolution (review).

While I’m still a bit disappointed that the LoG/Dethklok/Gojira tour wasn’t able to take place, I’m pretty thrilled with this lineup! I’ve seen Lamb of God twice as well as In Flames twice and they both put on one hell of a show.

For full touring schedule, check out the dates below. READ MORE

Top 25 Guitar Riffs That Make You NEED To Headbang: 5-1

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on August 17, 2012 @ 11:00am
Category: Music / Editorials

We have arrived. The final five riffs that make you NEED to headbang. It’s been one helluva week getting to this point and I’m sure that many of you are dying to know which songs I’ve picked as the elite amongst the elite. If you’re not already too sore to move your head some more, head on inside for the ultimate dose of guitar riff punishment.

Make sure to check out 25-21, 20-16, 15-11, and 10-6. READ MORE

I.N.C. ‘Fist Of Fascista’ Music Video Is Awesome

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on April 24, 2012 @ 4:31pm
Category: Music / Videos

I’m a sucker for animated music videos. There, I said it. Claymation, animation, CGI, etc…, I love ‘em. So when I saw this video for I.N.C.‘s Fist Of Fascista, I just had to share it with you amazing readers. Put together by More Frames (the same lovely folk behind Lamb Of God‘s Ghost Walking video), the video mixes performance footage of the band with fascist imagery and children being taken over by…well, why don’t you just watch the video below!

This track comes off the band’s latest album, Heaven Sent…Hellbound (iTunes), which came out last August via Candlelight Records and was produced by Fredrik Nordström (At The Gates, Opeth, In Flames). READ MORE

[Interview] Anders Fridén Of In Flames

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on February 12, 2012 @ 11:23pm
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Easily one of Gothenburg metal’s biggest names, In Flames is a band that constantly evolves and redefines their sound to bring the very best in melodic metal. Their latest album, Sounds of a Playground Fading (review), was met with critical appraise and is an album that I personally put on frequently. So it was with great excitement that I got to sit down with singer Anders Fridén at the Royal Oak Music Theatre during their headlining tour with Trivium for a quick chat. You can check out this exclusive interview below.

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on February 12, 2012 @ 11:23pm
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[Interview] Anders Fridén Of In Flames

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on February 02, 2012 @ 4:10pm
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Ex Opeth Drummers Soen Releases Video For Savia

Soen, the band featuring ex-Opeth drummer Martin Lopez, has released an official video for Savia, which comes off their upcoming debut album Cognitive. Directed by Patric Ullaeus (In Flames, Dimmu Borgir), the song definitely has some Tool-esque vibes while dipping its toes into heavier territory. Another song, Delenda, can be heard on their Facebook page. I’m definitely enjoying the songs and I’m really looking forward to hearing the rest of the album. Check out the video below.

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on August 01, 2011 @ 5:17pm
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In Flames has had to cancel all remaining Rockstar Mayhem Energy Festival tour dates due to an illness in the family. It sucks because I was really looking forward to seeing them again (the last time I saw them was when the toured with Chimaira and Soilwork). However, I fully understand the need for family to come first. Therefore, best of luck to the In Flames family and I wish for all the best.

Check after the jump for a message from the band regarding the situation.

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on June 18, 2011 @ 8:09pm
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With a history as long and celebrated as In Flames, each new album is met by fans with great expectations and high hopes. “Will it be as good as The Jester Race or Clayman?” “Will it be something weird and a total deviation from what I’m used to?” Well, considering the fact that In Flames have been releasing studio albums since 1993, it’s impossible to ask them to stay with one sound. First of all, it gets boring for the listener and, second, musicians can’t be pigeonholed like that. Progression and expansion are a natural part of life as well as music. So it is with In Flames 10th studio release, Sounds of a Playground Fading. But does this expansion and progression work? Check after the jump.

Album Review: In Flames Sounds Of Playground Fading

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on May 19, 2011 @ 2:31pm
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Move over Katy Perry, your fireworks ain’t got NOTHIN’ on In Flames! Wanna know why? Because they actually got fireworks and didn’t just CG them in, you hussy. I’m sorry, that was probably uncalled for……tramp. Moving along! After the jump is the new video from In Flames for Deliver Us. Check it out and get ready for Sounds of a Playground Fading, which comes out June 21st.

By the way Katy Perry, if you read this, I’m actually not upset with you at all. I’m just jealous that I can’t ~~rest my head upon your ample love pillows~~ meet you for a lovely cup of tea.

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on May 06, 2011 @ 10:54pm
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In Flames are gearing up for the release of Sounds Of A Playground Fading and are building the hype by releasing the first single, Deliver Us, today on iTunes. After the jump, you can check out the song. I’ll admit that it’s nothing like their old stuff, songs like ‘Only For The Weak‘ or ‘Colony‘, but it’s growing on me with each listen. Plus, I’m always up for a band expanding and growing, so I’m eager to see how the rest of the album turns out.

Hear The New In Flames Single Deliver Us

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on April 28, 2011 @ 7:53pm
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In Flames have released a new studio clip in anticipation for their upcoming album, ‘Sounds of a Playground Fading‘. In this clip, the members discuss pretty openly their feelings about guitarist Jesper leaving the band and how it has affected them. You also get to see what they do to pass the time while one of the members is busy recording.

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on April 13, 2011 @ 7:47pm
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In Flames have released the album artwork for their upcoming album ‘Sounds Of A Playground Fading‘ as well as the official track listing (after the jump). The album is due to come out June 21st (thanks xreinhartx for the heads up). How many of you are planning on picking it up?

In Flames Release Sounds Of A Playground Fading Artwork And Track List

New Destiny Potato Song Included On Century Media Free Music Sampler

Amaranthe Stream New Song “Mechanical Illusion”

Battlecross To Enter Studio To Record ‘Pursuit Of Honor’ Follow Up

Amaranthe Announce Release Date Of Second Studio Album ‘The Nexus’

Official Line Up For Rock On The Range 2013 Announced And It’s Amazing

In Flames Adds Second Leg Of Dates To Winter 2013 Tour

Battlecross To Support In Flames On Early 2013 Headline Tour

[Interview] In Flames’ Niclas Engelin Talks Touring, Randy Blythe Incident, His First Guitar, And More

Sylosis Release Music Video For “Fear The World”

Watch Lamb Of God Stream Philadelphia Concert TONIGHT

Czech Police Finish Investigation For Lamb Of God Singer Randy Blythe’s Case: Recommend Indictment

Century Media Offers Free Sampler Which Includes In Flames, Devin Townsend, And More

Lamb Of God Announce Fall Headline Tour

Top 25 Guitar Riffs That Make You NEED To Headbang: 5-1

I.N.C. ‘Fist Of Fascista’ Music Video Is Awesome

[Interview] Anders Fridén Of In Flames

[Interview] Anders Fridén Of In Flames

Ex-Opeth Drummer’s Soen Releases Video For ‘Savia’

In Flames Drop Off Rockstar Mayhem Tour

Album Review: In Flames ‘Sounds Of Playground Fading’

In Flames Release Video For Deliver Us

Hear The New In Flames Single Deliver Us

In Flames Discuss Departure Of Jesper In New Studio Clip

In Flames Release Sounds Of A Playground Fading Artwork And Track List

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