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Voivod to tour a ‘Post-Society’ North America this spring

Thrash-tastic French-Canadian legends Voivod return to the United States this summer, hot on the heels of their Post Society EP that was released back in February. The band has toured extensively over the last year, supporting Napalm Death throughout much of 2015 and embarking on their own headliner earlier this year. This forthcoming followup North […]

Emery Release New Single, “Thrash”

With the May 19 release of Emery‘s sixth album coming closer, the band are getting their fans excited for its release with teasers from their podcast, Break It Down. On episode two, guitarist Matt Carter talks all about the making of the new album and even premieres the new single, “Thrash.” This track has a […]

Best Video Of The Week? Nice Hooves Unleash “Warpaint Is Not A Mask”

Nice Hooves are a band that I have known existed for less than three hours, but I am quickly becoming a fan of their frenzied take on the place where modern hard rock meets punk. Today, Nice Hooves released the official video for their latest single, “Warpaint Is Not A Mask.” It’s the type of […]

TWO-MINUTE NECK WORKOUT: Darkest Hour Release “Rapture in Exile”

Two weeks ago, D.C. modern thrash veterans Darkest Hour offered “Wasteland,” the first official taste of new music from their upcoming self-titled album. Today, we get our second helping of new Darkest Hour in the form of “Rapture in Exile.” The band has premiered the track in the form of a music video that captures […]

METALHEADS REJOICE: Darkest Hour Share New Track “Wasteland”

For the last 15 years, D.C. modern thrash masters Darkest Hour have been perhaps the most consistent thing in metal. Trends, whether it be metalcore, deathcore or djent continue coming along, band members come and go, but Darkest Hour just keep sounding like Darkest Hour. And finally, after releasing a teaser last week, Darkest Hour […]

SURPRISE! Slayer Unleash New Song “Implode”

Slayer surprised fans by opening last night’s Revolver Golden Gods Awards with a 3-song set that included a brand new song called “Implode.” The surprises continued late into the night as the studio version of the track was quickly made available for free download on the band’s official site. “Implode” represents our first taste of […]

ATTN Metalheads: Listen to Two Songs from Supergroup Killer Be Killed

For about a year and a half, the metal community has been buzzing about a supergroup involving guitarists Max Cavalera (Soulfly, Sepultura), Greg Puciato (The Dillinger Escape Plan), bassist Troy Saunders (Mastodon) and drummer Dave Elitch (The Mars Volta). Back in October, the project was dubbed Killer Be Killed and announced a record deal with […]

MOVIE TRAILER: Metallica Through the Never

Today we get a first look at the new IMAX 3D live concert film, Metallica Through the Never, with a brand new trailer. Now this isn’t just a live show documentary showcasing how old Metallica is; the film also blends live footage from one of their huge concerts and throws a narrative story into the mix. […]

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Drummer Dave Lombardo Removed From Slayer’s Australian Tour

This is straight up crazy town. It appears that thrash metal icons Slayer have forced longtime drummer Dave Lombardo out of the band, at least for the remainder of their Australian tour. “I want to personally apologize to all of our fans in Australia who have bought tickets for the tour expecting to see me […]

This Is Hell Reveal Entire US Tour Schedule

Long Island thrash group This Is Hell have revealed their entire tour routing for the US and we have the details past the jump. This tour will start in New York on March 16 and end in Massachusetts on April 20 so be sure to grab your tickets soon. This Is Hell will be on […]

Review: My Ticket Home – To Create a Cure

Artist: My Ticket Home Album: To Create a Cure Genre: Hardcore/Screamo Label: Rise Records For their first official release, My Ticket Home have constructed To Create a Cure. The album is an all to familiar blend of; guttural and clean vocals, an explosive rhythm section and thrashing guitars. However, despite the album’s feel of old-hat […]

Review: Living Sacrifice – The Infinite Order

Artist: Living Sacrifice Album: The Infinite Order Genre: Death/Thrash Metal Label: Solid State After the announcement of their disbandment in 2002, Living Sacrifice, disheartened fans worldwide. A lengthy six years later, the Christian metal forefathers, decided to return to the metal scene bigger and stronger than ever. Anticipation built when the word of them releasing […]