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Relapse Records Releases Tribute Sampler In Honor Of Recently Deceased Employee

Relapse Records recently suffered a great loss as their Director Of Retail Sales Pat Egan passed away on Monday, Feb. 18th due to complications stemming from pneumonia. To honor his memory, Relapse has put together a 20-track tribute album that features a collection of his favorite artists and songs. All bands included have waived their royalty fees so that 100% of the proceeds can go towards a college fund for Egan’s daughter Katie. The compilation is $5 and available via Bandcamp here. Those who wish to donate via PayPal can do so at [email protected].

Our deepest condolences go out to Pat, his family and friends, and the entire Relapse Record crew. You are in our thoughts. READ MORE

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Toxic Holocaust’s “Bitch” To Be Featured In Sons Of Anarchy

Toxic Holocaust‘s song “Bitch”, which comes off the album Conjure And Command, will be featured in next Tuesday’s episode of Sons Of Anarchy. The episode airs Nov. 20th at 10pm EST on FX. You can hear the song below. to know what you’ve got in store for your ears.

Joel Grind comments, “We are all excited to announce the inclusion of our song ‘Bitch’ in the upcoming episode of Sons of Anarchy. All of us are huge fans of the show and this season especially seems to be upping the ante with each episode.READ MORE

Classic Line-Up Of English Dogs Touring Next Year!

Formed in 1980, British punk/heavy metal band English Dogs have influenced some of the biggest names in rock and metal history. Now the boys are back and ready to tour the US! Support will be coming from the fine gentlemen of The Casualties, Toxic Holocaust, and Havok. Check after the jump for all tour dates!

The Forward Into Battle line-up of founding-member Andrew “Pinch” Pinching (also of The Damned), Graham “Gizz” Butt (Ex Prodigy, The More I See) and Adie Bailey have re-grouped.

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Album Review: Toxic Holocaust ‘Conjure And Command’

I have a long history of concert injuries – including the infamous flying purse to the face incident at a 2008 Dethklok show. However, a personal favorite of mine – and one that will always hold a special place in my heart – is the foot long bruise I obtained on my leg from the mosh pit at a Toxic Holocaust show.

 Album Review: Toxic Holocaust Conjure And Command

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Krum Bums Touring With Toxic Holocaust

Krum Bums will be touring the US later this summer in support of their upcoming album Cut The Noose, which comes out August 23rd. They will be hitting the road with Toxic Holocaust. Frontman Dave Tejas commented on the upcoming tour: “Our tour with Toxic Holocaust is something to be feared! Krum Bums and Toxic Holocaust, friends for years, have now combined forces to piss off this conservative world! Who gives a fuck? We don’t. We look forward to our cross-over with punk and metal with Toxic Holocaust. No one stands a chance. This is our life and we will destroy yours.”

Check out the tour dates after the jump!

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Municipal Waste To Perform A Few Intimate Club Shows

Virginia crossover leaders Municipal Waste have just launched a tour that will take them back to their roots as they play a limited amount of dates at intimate-sized venues. Continuing tonight at The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, NY, this limited run of shows will prove to be the most intense Municipal Waste shows yet!
 
Head out and see Municipal Waste at these locations this spring:
 
4/22 -The Knitting Factory (w/TOXIC HOLOCAUST) -Brooklyn, NY
4/23 – Asbury Lanes (w/TOXIC HOLOCAUST) – Asbury Park, NJ
4/24 – The Palladium – NEW ENGLAND HARDCORE AND METAL FEST – Worcester, MA
4/25 – Rock ‘N’ Roll Hotel (w/TOXIC HOLOCAUST) – Washington D.C.
5/1 – Fox Theater (w/CIRCLE JERKS, 7-SECONDS) – Pomona, CA
6/4 – The Door (w/CRO-MAGS) – Dallas, TX
6/5 – Red 7 (w/CRO-MAGS) – Austin, TX
6/6 – Eleanor Tinsley Park – Houston, TX

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