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CANTO: New Gojira video, In Flames/Battlecross tours, and a new track from Opeth

September 21, 2016September 21, 2016CoreyLeave a comment

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“Rooted within the pitch-black heart, entrenched behind weary eyes, in the faraway song the cold sea sung in the calm whisper of winds afar. It lies, calls and awaits deep in the primeval dark, embodiment of despair that never leaves or severs the ties.”

Been awhile, so let’s open with a tour. Or a couple of them. Up first, In Flames and Hellyeah will be teaming up for some North American dates. Dates are in November and December.
Next up we have Battlecross and Allegaeon embarking on the Winter Warriors Tour also in November and December. The cool thing about this run of shows? U.S. Veterans can get in for free. Very cool.
Opeth released another new song off of Sorceress called “The Wilde Flowers”. Give it a listen, if that’s your thing.
And just because this amuses me, Marilyn Manson is going to walk in a path that is similar to many of us and not vote for anyone this coming November. Really though. This country is basically fucked either way.
I’ve really enjoyed Gojira‘s latest effort in Magma, so I’m going to share a new video from that album now. It’s for “Shooting Star.”

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

CANTO: Fury Tour, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Blind Guardian, and more

August 8, 2016August 8, 2016CoreyLeave a comment

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“Hence I will anoint and whisper wholeheartedly the creed of Hades and beyond, as I succumb to inevitable sin. For I cannot enslave myself with imaginary words of salvation. The hypocrisy that surrounds my temple is assisted by pretenders to the throne.”

Starting with a tour is the easiest way to go about things. Soilwork, Unearth, Battlecross, and Wovenwar will be hitting North America this fall as part of the Fury Tour.
This was the big news from the past weekend. The Dillinger Escape Plan decided to hang ’em up after a solid 20 year run. With a new album out and everything it came as a bit of a shock. Good luck to those dudes and whatever they pursue next.
To follow that up, we have some lighter news. Blind Guardian are planning big things over the next few years. It looks like 2018 will bring us a new live album and 2019 an orchestral album? Count me in.
This is cool. At this year’s Wacken Open Air Festival, Dio’s Disciples used a hologram to reunite Dio with his former bandmates on stage. I can’t even imagine the crowd reaction to that.
Here’s Marilyn Manson in a trailer for Salem. Season 3 I think. Something like that. I don’t really care, I’m just too lazy to keep looking for stuff.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– Corey

CANTO: Guns N’ Roses announce their opener, a new video from Tombs, and more

March 2, 2016March 2, 2016CoreyLeave a comment

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“The hills meet like wax at the presence of power, behind a facade controlling with fear. No comfort, no home or self importance.”

Starting with a tour announcement, because that’s easy for me. Soulfly, Suffocation, and Battlecross have announced a US tour that will run from late April through late May.
In yet another episode of ‘Reasons Kerry King Shouldn’t Talk’, the Slayer guitarist claims that Iron Maiden and Metallica are living on past success. While true, the situation isn’t much different for him. That said, Repentless did well. Even if it isn’t a real word.
People really liked the latest release from Magrudergrind known as II. Following that up almost immediately, the band announced a headlining tour across the United States. I will be seeing them at MDF. Because duh.
So Guns N’ Roses are playing Las Vegas and everybody is making a big deal about it. We all know that. Well, it looks like Alice In Chains will be opening for them. And here’s the fun part: I still don’t give a shit.
Tombs released a music video for “V”. It is trippy as all hell. Basically, it’s amazing.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– Corey

Best of 2015: The Desolate

December 30, 2015December 29, 2015GUESTLeave a comment

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Well, we’ve done it. There is only one more day remaining in 2015 and only one more list to get through (no spoilers this time). But before we get to that, we have one more band to feature before the end of the year. And that band would be The Desolate. After a busy year that included a new record titled The Great Departure, the death/thrashers out of Vancouver, Washington have come together to share their ten favorite albums with us… And you, of course. Continue reading →

CANTO: Winter Warriors Tour and Randy Blythe’s latest tale from Dublin

November 10, 2015November 10, 2015CoreyLeave a comment

Happy Tuesday, everyone! Just kidding. It’s not.

Couple tours to announce. The first one features Battlecross with Havok, Nekrogoblikon, and Black Fast. Sounds like a good time.
The next one is Lamb of God and Anthrax. Looks definitive enough that Megadeth and Lamb of God will not be touring together anytime soon.
Bad Brains’ Dr. Know is no longer in critical condition. Given the past several days, this is great news. Fingers crossed for a continued recovery.
For those that missed this last night, Randy Blythe was attacked on the streets of Dublin late at night. Like the freaking beast he is, he took it in stride. I would not have.
I think rounding things off with a grim music video for Dark Sermon‘s “The Eyeless Needle” is a good way to go.