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CANTO: System of a Down, Minors, Metallica, and More

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019CoreyLeave a comment

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Real hockey starts this week.

System of a Down have announced a string of tour dates… in Europe. Still, activity is activity. I would love to see them live again if the stars were to ever align in such a way. Oh, those dates are all next summer.
In today’s business news, Victory Records has been sold to Concord Music Group. I don’t have specifics, but the Billboard link mentions Victory pulled in up to $5 million per year and was probably sold in the $27-34 million range. Still, the punk label as well all knew it will be no more. I assume.
For those that missed it, Metallica had to cancel a tour while James Hetfield checks back into rehab. Obviously, we all hope he pulls out of this battle, but if there’s any bright side to this, it’s the support that’s been vocalized publicly by other musicians he’s had a positive influence on.
Finally, we’ll close with a new music video from hardcore/sludge outfit Minors. Because that’s pretty much what I need in life right now. The song is called “Garden of Dismalism”, taken from Abject Bodies, which is out now on Holy Roar Records.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

The Nine Circles Audio Thing: Metallica’s “…And Justice for All” turns 30!

August 23, 2018August 22, 2018DanLeave a comment

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On Saturday, Metallica‘s landmark album, …And Justice for All, will celebrate its 30th anniversary. Originally released in 1988, the album is notable for many things: for the band’s exploration of its progressive side; for their foray into music video-making, with “One”; and of course, for the near-complete lack of low-end through the entirety of the record. (#justiceforjason #woke #replacementbassistsneedlovetoo)

It is also notable for being an enormously successful and influential album, and a tremendous cap for the band’s unimpeachable early-era. So, naturally, we wanted to talk about it.

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Throwback Thursday: Happy 55th, James Hetfield!

August 2, 2018August 1, 2018Dan1 Comment

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I think my new goal for these pieces is date-matching to Thursday, plus or minus a day or two. It’s just too damn hard lining stuff up exactly. Why am I telling you this? Oh yeah, because Metallica frontman James Hetfield turns 55 tomorrow, but we’re gonna discuss it today. Sound good? Good. Let’s jump in. Continue reading →

CANTO: Panopticon reissues, Killswitch/Volbeat tour, and more

June 6, 2016June 23, 2016Corey2 Comments

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You’re welcome to my world, dark side of the universe. I’ll take you for a spin, the mayhem begins. The media mouth is feeding and chemical youth that’s screaming.
The circus starts to roll, there’s no turning back.”

Hey, you know what’s always good? Panopticon news. Two of Austin Lunn’s classic albums will be reissued on July 29th. On the Subject of Mortality and Social Disservices will be released as a double album titled Revisions of the Past.
Volbeat and Killswitch Engage have announced a tour at the end of the summer. They will cover a significant portion of North America (aka some relevant cities) between early August and September.
Crowbar and bassist Jeff Golden have ceased their working relationship. In followup, Todd Strange has rejoined the group after being part of the first five albums.
Hockey fans! This applies to you! Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield will be performing the national anthem before game four of the Stanley Cup Finals. And that would be tonight.
Spellcaster have released the title-track from their upcoming Night Hides The World, which drops on July 8th. Check it out, it’s a solid listen.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– Corey

CANTO: RIP Steve Childers, Heavy Montreal Lineup 2016, and More

February 3, 2016February 3, 2016CoreyLeave a comment

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Kvelertak have announced a 2016 tour with Torche and Wild Throne. Even better, it looks like they will have a new album out this spring.
Heavy Montreal has announced it’s full 2016 lineup. Not as impressive as last year, but Mastodon and Blind Guardian will be there, so that’s cool.
I’m sure more than zero people pay attention when famous people appear in cartoons. So for those few, here’s James Hetfield on American Dad.
Steve Childers, former guitarist of Black Witchery, passed away at 49. He was killed in a van accident. Needless to say, our thoughts are with his friends and family. RIP.
Paradise Lost have released a live music videos for “Terminal”, arguably my favorite track from The Plague Within. Check it out.