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Album Review: Death Angel – “Humanicide”

May 29, 2019May 29, 2019ChrisLeave a comment

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The joke is that thrash never changes. It is what it is, and its steadfast adherence to the tenants of its genre are what make thrash, well…thrash. And over the course of the six albums released during their re-emergence, Death Angel continue to hold fast that line of blistering precision and aggression, with new album Humanicide fitting comfortably in with their previous output. Maybe consistent is a a more apt descriptor, as there’s little to differentiate any of the songs from previous albums, but when the quality is this high that’s hardly a complaint. Continue reading →

CANTO: Eyehategod, Overkill, Gatekeeper, and More

January 28, 2019January 28, 2019CoreyLeave a comment

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A couple days off because starting a new gig occupies time.

Eyehategod have announced the 4 Strikes… From The Elementary To The Penitentiary Tour with The Obsessed. Mostly April dates in the southern U.S. Not one I’m going to make, I don’t think.
Another tour because those are easy on a Monday. Overkill have announced the Wings Over The USA Tour featuring Act of Defiance and Death Angel. April and May dates. This is one that I am more likely to attend.
Some bummer news out of the Ozzy camp. Just as he was about to kick off his run of European shows with Judas Priest, it was announced that the first four dates would need to be rescheduled due to illness. Looks like Ozzy’s got the flu. Hopefully he can bounce back soon.
Gatekeeper have dropped a new video for “Grey Maiden”. This track will be on the upcoming EP under the same name. If you’re feeling some “true” metal, check it out. Oh, almost forgot. That EP will be out February 22nd.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

Initial Descent: May 27, 2016

May 27, 2016May 27, 2016DanLeave a comment

It’s finally here! We’re down at MDF — which should explain the relatively quiet last couple of days (don’t worry, podcast minisodes are coming soon!) —and amazingly, the entire metal world doesn’t stop for this shit. Who knew?

So, yes, we do have some new metal for ya this week. Right off the bat, Atlanta black / death / crust crew Withered return with Grief Relic, their first album in six years. Beyond that, there’s some new stuff from Death Angel and Behexen that’ll definitely be worth a listen, and also a new covers album from Six Feet Under that’ll definitely not be worth a listen. There’s a bunch more to get to, so let’s not waste any more time — here’s what’s on tap for this week:
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CANTO: More Ozzy drama, Slayer’s new tour, and a new track from Gutter Instinct

May 9, 2016May 9, 2016CoreyLeave a comment

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“Feel the heavy hoof-beats pound across the land. The sin of our forefathers lies within our clutching hands.”

So after all that weird stuff we talked about on the Podcast, Ozzy went missing! …And then he was found. I still need to get caught up on all this drama. I just don’t see it actually happening.
Here is a massive tour announcement: Slayer will be hitting North America with Anthrax and Death Angel this coming fall. I don’t expect to wander into one of those shows, but it sounds like a good time all the same.
So this is kinda weird. Eagles of Death Metal were involved in another incident, less serious this time, thankfully. Less serious… but very weird. Apparently a man had an ear bitten off at one of their shows this past weekend. Wut.
GWAR-B-Q news is always fun. The first round of performers has been announced. Big names include Lamb of God, Eyehategod, and more.
Gutter Instinct is back with another new track and it also kicks ass. It’s called “Counter-Culture.” I’m noticing a trend.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– Corey

CANTO: Sabaton, Kylesa, Pentagram, and Death Angel

April 29, 2016April 29, 2016CoreyLeave a comment

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“Strengthened by rejection, survival redefining scum. Depreciate judgment, unlike complete isolation.”

Everyone else seems to be sharing this, and I’m a follower, so why not? … Someone buy me this Carcass bottle opener immediately!
It appears that Kylesa will be going an indefinite leave of absence. There doesn’t appear to be a real reason why aside from just, ya know… taking a break.
Pentagram have announced a United States headlining tour that kicks off in May. West coast only though, so my fellow easterners… get the fuck out.
I might have already mentioned this before. I don’t know anymore. Regardless, Sabaton will be releasing The Last Stand in August. Curious artwork if I do say so myself.
Death Angel have released a new music video for “Hatred United / United Hate”. The Evil Divide will be out May 27th.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– Corey

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