“In the name of diabolical oligarchy. In the kingdom of demise rules supremacy. Solipsistic crowned nobility. Stern reigning gunboat diplomacy.”

• Trap Them has announced that their fifth full-length album, Crown Feral, will be out this fall on Prosthetic Records. No release date… yet.
• Blackdeath Fest is returning to Kansas City in September. The festival’s second year will feature Conjuror, Valdur, and more. All kinds of fun, underground shit.
• Epica has announced an upcoming North America tour this fall. They will be supported by Fleshgod Apocalypse, Arkona, and The Agonist. Diverse lineup, indeed.
• Decapitated will be taking legal action against Earache Records for unpaid royalties. Does not sound fun.
• A Soilwork lyric video for “Helsinki”, because why not?

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– Corey