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Prepare To Get Blown Away By This Acoustic Cover Of Slayer’s “Seasons In The Abyss”

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on May 21, 2013 @ 9:30am
Category: Music / Videos

I’m a huge fan of cover songs that take an original and give it a fresh new spin. Just look at my 5 Great Cover Songs list and you’ll see what I’m talking about.

That’s why I was completely blown away by Sam Westphalen‘s acoustic cover of the classic Slayer track “Seasons In The Abyss”. Westphalen uses a very percussive approach to the acoustic guitar, creating some amazing moments. I can go on and on about it but I simply recommend you head on down and check it out. READ MORE

Details For Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman’s Memorial Released

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on May 16, 2013 @ 3:00pm
Category: Music / News

Recently the metal world suffered a tragic blow when original Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman passed away due to liver failure at the age of 49. The band was one of the purveyor’s of the thrash metal scene and his loss was keenly felt by fans and musicians alike.

For those who wish to pay their respects, a memorial celebration will be held Thursday, May 23rd at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles from 3:30pm to 7:30pm. It will be a free celebration, all ages, and is available to the public on a first-come, first-in basis. READ MORE

R.I.P. Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman Passes Away At Age 49

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on May 02, 2013 @ 7:15pm
Category: Music / News

Terrible news has hit the metal world as it has been announced that Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman, who was an original member, has passed away at age 49 due to liver failure. Hanneman had not been a touring member of Slayer since 2011, when he contracted necrotizing fasciitis, also known as the flesh-eating disease. Continuing health problems would not allow him to rejoin his bandmates.

The band posted the following message on their Facebook: “Slayer is devastated to inform that their bandmate and brother, Jeff Hanneman, passed away at about 11AM this morning near his Southern California home. Hanneman was in an area hospital when he suffered liver failure. He is survived by his wife Kathy, his sister Kathy and his brothers Michael and Larry, and will be sorely missed.

Our Brother Jeff Hanneman, May He Rest In Peace (1964 – 2013)”

Our deepest condolences and thoughts go out to the family, friends, and fans of Jeff Hanneman. READ MORE

[Editorial] Why There Most Likely Will Never Be Another “Metallica” Level Band

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on April 02, 2013 @ 2:00pm
Category: Music / Editorials

Let me make things clear right now: This isn’t an article about Metallica. Rather, I use their popularity and influence as the foundation for the very simple statement that there will most likely never be a band that reaches their level ever again. I just can’t see it happening in today’s day and age, not with how band’s showcase their presence and not with how the audience of today functions.

Don’t get me wrong, I’d love nothing more than to see a metal band emerge that writes killer material, mobilizes a rabid following, and, over time, becomes an entity that grows to a larger-than-life status. Such bands are few and far between and the problem is that they are becoming rarer and rarer with each passing day. The days of huge, lasting influential bands may very well be at an end. READ MORE

Slayer Issues Official Statement Regarding Dave Lombardo

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on February 21, 2013 @ 5:49pm
Category: Music / News

Thrash metal band Slayer has issued their own statement regarding the dismissal of drummer Dave Lombardo his claims of financial issues. In it, the band also states that Jon Dette, who was the band’s drummer for a short period in 1996, has been tapped for the Australian tour.

The statement claims that the only thing the band agrees with regarding Lombardo’s posting was that he came to the band a week before departure with new terms. The brief and direct statement can be read below. READ MORE

Slayer Drummer Dave Lombardo To Be Forcibly Replaced For Australian Tour

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on February 21, 2013 @ 1:16am
Category: Music / News

Drummer Dave Lombardo has posted a statement via his official Facebook page that explains why he will not be the drummer during the upcoming Slayer tour in Australia. Apparently Lombardo did some digging into the band’s finances and found that the amount the band received for touring was approximately 10%, far below what is expected. When he brought this up, management and lawyers tried to effectively silence him and lock him into a binding contract that would have given him no information or guarantees upon request.

Interestingly, based upon Lombardo’s statement, guitarist Kerry King seems to have no interest in this situation and even told Lombardo that, “…he would find another drummer.“. The full statement can be read below. READ MORE

[OMFG] New Couple Uses “Raining Blood” As Wedding Intro

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on February 13, 2013 @ 2:30pm
Category: Music / Videos

Newly wed couple Dan Phillipps and wife Kinga decided to start their wedding off with a bit of a bang by entering the hall to Slayer‘s “Raining Blood”. In a story to Blabbermouth.net, Phillipps stated, “Slayer has always been a very special band to me. Slayer, Metallica and Anthrax were the reasons I got into heavy metal. I remember first hearing ‘Hell Awaits’ in 1987 and being blown away. I never heard anything like it.

“When I first met Kinga, I didn’t know she was into extreme music. She’s from Poland so I randomly asked her if she heard of Behemoth or Vader. To my surprise, she heard of them and had seen them live in concert a few times. So we instantly clicked. Our second date was a Rotting Christ concert.

“When I was planning our wedding intro, I knew that I didn’t want your typical wedding music for our intro. I spoke to Kinga about it and she agreed. A standard wedding intro just didn’t seem right for my wife and I. Something about the ‘Raining Blood’ intro seemed like the perfect walk-out music for us. I got goosebumps just thinking about it. Most of my friends and family loved our intro. They said it was perfect for my wife and I.”

You can watch the video of him nearly ripping her arm of in excitement below. READ MORE

Black Sabbath Releases New Album In-Studio Footage

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on February 13, 2013 @ 11:10am
Category: Music / Videos

NWOBHM pioneers Black Sabbath have released a video showing the band in the studio recording their new album. It is the first Black Sabbath album with Ozzy Osbourne on vocals since 1978′s Never Say Die!. The recording lineup features original guitarist Tony Iommi and original bassist Geezer Butler with Rage Against The Machine drummer Brad Wilk recording as a session musician. The album is being produced by Rick Rubin (Metallica, Slayer) and will be released this year.

The video plays off almost like a mini-documentary with interviews from each of the members (sans Wilk). They all detail what this album means to them, with Osbourne stating, “This Black Sabbath album is quite possibly the most important album of my career.

You can watch it below. READ MORE

Have Some New Toilet Reading Material With ‘The Merciless Book Of Metal Lists’

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on February 04, 2013 @ 7:00pm
Category: Music / News

For all you metalheads who have been desperately wanting some new reading material while you do your holy business on your porcelain throne, authors Howie Abrams and Sacha Jenkins may very well have provided you with your next big thing: The Merciless Book Of Metal Lists! This book is a compendium of dozens of factual, random and often outrageous lists that celebrate the best and the worst aspects of metal.

Contributions come from such authority figures as Scott Ian (Anthrax), Gary Holt (Exodus), Max Cavalera (Sepultura/Soulfly), Danny Lilker (Nuclear Assault/Brutal Truth), Katon W.DePena (Hirax), and many others. There will also be lists from Metal Blade CEO Brian Slagel, Eddie Trunk, Monte Conner, and many more.

Per the official press release: “You want to know about album covers that feature goats on them? What Motorhead icon Lemmy’s warts might tell you if they could speak? The achievements Iron Maiden would never have reached had their original vocalist Paul Dianno remained in the band?”

The book can be pre-ordered here. READ MORE

Anthrax Pick Replacement Guitarist For Upcoming Tours

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 11, 2013 @ 3:00pm
Category: Music / News

Thrash metal legends Anthrax recently announced the shocking news that lead guitarist Rob Caggiano had quit the band, just a month before a heavy touring schedule was set to begin. However, the band also stated that they would not be hosting auditions for a new lead guitarist. The reason for that is now obvious as it has been announced that Shadows Fall guitarist Jon Donais will be filling in as lead guitarist while the band tours over the next few months.

Scott Ian states, “Jon is a bro and he’s also a total fucking ripper. I’ve worked with him twice before on side projects and he tears it up. I’m excited to have him on my right burning up the stage with Anthrax. 13′s gonna be a good year.”

Donais adds, “I grew up on Anthrax, they’re the thrash scene, they’re one of The Big Four, I’d be crazy to not want to play with them. Initially, Rob called and told me he was leaving the band, and asked if I’d be interested in filling in. Then Scott called me and everything fell into place. Rob and I are using Skype to work on solos and other guitar parts, so he’s being great. I also have to give special thanks to my band – Brian, Matt, Jason and Ed – who have been incredibly supportive and encouraged me to do this.”

You can see all tour dates that Donais will be on below. READ MORE

Broken Hope Issue Update On First New Album In 13 Years

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on December 21, 2012 @ 1:00pm
Category: Music / News

Chicago death metal band Broken Hope has issued an update regarding their new album, which is their first release since 1999′s Grotesque Blessing. The band signed with Hard Impact Management earlier this year and states they will be committed to writing and touring, including being currently booked for the 2013 editions of Extremefest (Germany) and Maryland Death Fest.

The band issued the following official statement:
“We want to give you all a quick Broken Hope update before the New Year, and we have some exciting news! First, congratulations to Broken Hope’s own Shaun Glass on the birth of his first child: Maddux Burton Glass, born Dec 17, 2012. Maddux enters the world just before Christmas and just as Broken Hope is writing the new album!

Speaking of the new album, we can officially say that we’ve written 11 songs so far– and are still trucking along with more material. The new material is so ferocious, we jokingly sum up the vibe of the new music as ‘Reign In Bowels’ because it’s like someone took Slayer’s ‘Reign In Blood’ and mated that intensity and horror with the extremity and sickness of Broken Hope’s ‘Bowels of Repugnance’ album…It’s insanely heavy and unrelenting! That said, here’s a couple song titles we can release to you all– chew on these: ‘The Flesh Mechanic’ and ‘Give Me the Bottom Half.’ We can’t wait for you to hear ‘em all! Happy Holidays everyone!” READ MORE

Slayer Releases The Most Evil, Vile…Christmas Sweater?

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on November 21, 2012 @ 12:30pm
Category: Music / Images

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 my mind when it comes to the band.

And yet it exists. Wanna know something? It’s ugly. Like, really freakin’ ugly. It looks like something Freddy Krueger’s mom would buy him and he’d have to wear it to make her happy even though inside he’s seething, hating every moment, just waiting for Christmas dinner to end so that he can go back to invading teenager dreams and slaughtering them mercilessly, taking out his anger and frustration on them.

If you want to see it, look below. As for getting one? They’re $80 a pop here. Oh, and shipping is an additional $18. So you’re just shy of $100 for an ugly Slayer Christmas sweater. Ho ho muthaflippin’ ho. READ MORE

[AFM '12] Deals: Zombie Polar Bears In ‘Cold Patrol,’ Meet The Headless ‘Chopper’, and More!

Movies
Posted by MrDisgusting on November 01, 2012 @ 11:08am
Category: Movies / News

Marketing and branded entertainment company Dilemma plans to move into movies with a feature film adaptation of Martin Shapiro‘s horror comic Chopper, Variety reports. Company founder and producer J.C. Christofilis has optioned a script from Shapiro for a project described as a modern spin on the “Sleepy Hollow” mythology, with storylines revolving around a headless outlaw biker seeking vengeance in the afterlife. The feature was first announced at the San Diego Comic-Con in July.

They also report that Resolution Independent is headed for the Arctic, producing action-adventure movie Cold Patrol with Nikolai Pigarev directing. Cold Patrol, penned by Christopher Webster, “Follows an elite military dog sled team uncovering a plot to release a dangerous new organism — while fending off zombie polar bears.” Resolution topper Pete Ford is producing Cold Patrol with shooting starting next spring in the Baltic portion of the Arctic Circle at several Soviet era towns and military bases.

UK distributor Metrodome – through subsidiary Cinedome – is the latest UK outfit to set up a low budget genre slate. Metrodome will be co-producing between 4-5 features a year from 2013 with full or part funding for projects through the company’s EIS partnership. Among the development projects is Whitaker, a contemporary take on “Frankenstein,” produced by Kill List, Sightseers and Freakshift producers Rook Films. Screen Daily reports.

The first on the slate is horror The Borderlands, “About a team of Vatican investigators sent to the British West Country to investigate reports of sinister events at a remote church.” Currently in post-production, Salt will be selling at the AFM. UK release is set for mid 2013. Regular Ben Wheatley collaborator Robin Hill stars, with Jennifer Handorf producing.

Slayer is a supernatural thriller based in Roman Britain, produced by Outpost‘s Black Camel and directed by Sam Walker. The Monsters is a thriller set against football hooliganism. READ MORE

Exclusive

[Interview] Juliette And Sean Beaven Talk 8MM

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on October 02, 2012 @ 3:45pm
Category: Music / Exclusives

Interview and article by Chris Lockett

Over the past decade or so, the Internet has proven itself to be the ultimate gateway to discovering new music, and in helping artists from all over the world at getting their voices heard. However, every coin has a flipside, which is to say that over the past few years, the Internet has become overcrowded with some absolutely horrendous “artists” who end up with every bit as good of a chance at getting their voices heard, as the artists that have actual, discernable, talent do. It’s unfortunate. And the fact that the world seems to enjoy these dime a dozen Rock, or Pop acts, only serves to tilt the playing field away from the REAL artists/innovators, and toward these groups that have absolutely nothing new to bring to the table.

And so this brings me to the subject at hand. 8MM is an excellent band that has gone under the radar since their formation in 2004. The group, founded by Producer/Mixer extraordinaire Sean Beavan, (who has worked with Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails, God Lives Underwater, Guns N’ Roses, and Slayer, as well as many others), and his wife, the stunning Juliette Beavan, have released three EPs, as well as a full-length album in 2006. And now, after a successful Kickstarter campaign, Sean and Juliette have released their latest album Between the Devil and Two Black Hearts. The album sees them completely reinventing themselves, by going from an Industrial Trip-Hop sound, to a Southern Industrial sound, and the results are nothing short of breathtaking, ensuring that the album will undoubtedly be the band’s breakthrough.

Bloody-Disgusting was able to catch up with BOTH Sean and Juliette, (we thought that we were only going to be chatting with Juliette, but were pleasantly surprised to find Sean on the other line as well), to talk about their new album and sound, as well as their views on Top 40 music, and of course, Horror flicks. Hit the jump to check out this exclusive interview. READ MORE

[OMFG] Rock/Metal Musicians High School Yearbook Photos

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on September 15, 2012 @ 3:45pm
Category: Music / Images

I was hemming and hawing over what kind of descriptor I should use in the headline. Should it be an LOL? Nah, because some of them aren’t funny. Should it be a Random Cool? Ehhhh….maybe? I settled on OMFG because that was pretty much my reaction looking at each photo.

You see, below you’ll find an image that features 18 yearbook photos from some of the biggest names in rock and metal. You’ve got “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott, Eddie Van Halen, Gene Simmons, Tom Araya, and many more. It’ll definitely get a chuckle or two! Check it out below, READ MORE

[Random Cool] ESPN’s John Clayton Is A Metalhead

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on September 06, 2012 @ 5:00pm
Category: Music / Videos

Alright sports fans, time for you to learn the awesome truth behind the man that is John Clayton, reporter for ESPN’s SportsCenter. It turns out that the man is a bonafide metalhead who broadcasts from his poster-lined room, wearing a Slayer tee underneath a faux dress shit, coat, and tie. Whoever said that sports aren’t metal, here is your rude awakening! Check out the awesome clip below. READ MORE

Anthrax Discusses ‘Among The Living’ With Google Play

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on August 28, 2012 @ 1:45pm
Category: Music / News

Anthrax caught up with Google Play to put together an audiobiography telling the story of their 1986 Gold-certified album Among The Living. Guitarist Scott Ian and singer Joey Belladonna went over the history of the album, from the recording process with famed producer Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hendrix) to mixing in the Bahamas and the sold-out tour that followed the release. It’s a pretty damn cool interview and well worth checking out here.

Among The Living came out during what might be considered the best year in thrash metal history. Metallica‘s Master Of Puppets, Slayer‘s Reign In Blood, and Megadeth‘s Peace Sells…But Who’s Buying were all released that year.

Anthrax will be hitting the road to co-headline the third leg of the Anthrax/Testament/Death Angel tour. All dates can be seen below. READ MORE

Top 25 Guitar Riffs That Make You NEED To Headbang: 10-6

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on August 16, 2012 @ 11:00am
Category: Music / Editorials

Oh snap! We’re officially in the top ten and only one day away from finding out which riff crushes them all! Have you been keeping up with the awesome riffages that I’ve been posting? If not, check out 25-21, 20-16, and 15-11 before you head on down. That way, you’ll give your neck a nice warm up, getting it ready for some more Guitar Riffs That Make You NEED To Headbang! READ MORE

Dave Lombardo Confirms New Slayer EP Before Mayhem Festival

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on April 19, 2012 @ 6:15pm
Category: Music / News

In a chat with Philm drummer Dave Lombardo, who also happens to be the drummer for Slayer, Metal Injection learned that there will be a new EP of Slayer songs coming out before the band hits the road on the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival. While there was no mention of how many tracks or the name, this is still awesome news for those who have been eagerly awaiting for new material since 2009′s World Painted Blood. Check out the interview below. READ MORE

Slipknot And Slayer Headlining Rockstar Energy Mayhem Fest 2012

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 25, 2012 @ 7:54pm
Category: Music / News

The official line up for the 2012 Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival has been released and it is confirmed that Slipknot will be headlining. Direct support to them will be thrash metal titans Slayer. Headlining the Jagermeister stage will be another thrash metal titan: Anthrax. Rounding out the bill is Asking Alexandria, The Devil Wears Prada, High On Fire, Whitechapel, As I Lay Dying, and a special guest (rumored to be Motörhead), who will be announced March 5th. The full touring schedule is below.

Corey Taylor of Slipknot says, “You knew we’d be back. Now, you know we’re coming. This will be a tour people will scarcely want to miss. It will definitely be a show to remember. Can’t wait to see the states again from behind a mask.”

Slipknot’s Clown states, “Slipknot is headlining this summer’s Mayhem festival and it’s going to be unlike anything you’ve ever felt, sensed, or seen. You miss this, you miss everything. Everyone seems to think that there’s a chance we’re gonna go away. This is the farthest thing from the truth. Stay sic and don’t ever judge us.”

“Mayhem 2012 might just be the last and greatest metal festival before the world ends!! So wreak havoc and go out in style!!” adds Tom Araya of Slayer.

Slayer’s Kerry King comments, “We can’t wait to get rolling on Mayhem 2012! Been 3 years since we played it last, and it’s gonna be brutal!!! You can’t go wrong with Slayer and Slipknot, pure fucking mayhem!!!!

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 12, 2012 @ 6:21pm
Category: Music / News

espnew2012 ESP Unveils 2012 Guitar Line Including Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax Signature Guitars

I’m a fan of guitar porn. Y’know, just sitting back, flipping through images of guitars and drooling while touching myseTOO MUCH INFORMATION! Sorry about that! Anyway, it is this addiction (I seriously do it all the time) that led me to checking out ESP’s new 2012 line that they just announced via their Facebook. While I’m not the biggest fan of many of their models, they did announce some awesome signature guitars from Kirk Hammett (Metallica), Jeff Hanneman (Slayer), Rob Caggiano (Anthrax), Richard Z. Kruspe (Rammstein), and many more. You can check out several below as well as follow a link to the full album.

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 11, 2012 @ 11:04pm
Category: Music / News

Whether or not it’s real, this is one of the greatest riders I’ve ever read. For those of you who don’t know, riders are the necessities that bands require when performing. It can range from specific foods to more, outlandish options. So, below, you can check out Slayer‘s rider, which shows the band asking for such items as “50,000 live bees for Dave”, “Whetstone for battle axes”, and many more. It’s well worth checking out if you’re in need of a good laugh. READ MORE

Angel & Faith Meet A Celeb Vampire

Comics
Posted by Lonmonster on December 23, 2011 @ 6:32pm
Category: Comics / News

The surprisingly fun Angel & Faith continues next week with issue #5 and the teen melo-vamp-drama can only go up from here. Perhaps when the series began a few months back, readers had their doubts as to whether an Angel and Faith comic would really satisfy anyone. It’s clear now that this series is better than anyone could have imagined. It’s fun, it’s whimsical, and it includes vampires without trying to be “the next big thing”. Any fan of Angel or Buffy will dig this book. Check the preview after the jump.

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on October 21, 2011 @ 9:26pm
Category: Music / News

[Interview] Talking Zombies With Anthraxs Scott Ian!

BD Music caught up with Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian after the Yankee Stadium Big 4 show to discuss one of his biggest passions: zombies! Scott was lucky enough to become a zombie on The Walking Dead (description here) and he opened up a bit more about the experience as well as told us his favorite horror movie of all time! Want to know what it is? Check out the interview after the jump!

Don’t forget to check out our review of the new album Worship Music!