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CANTO: High On Fire, Dead To A Dying World, GosT, and More

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019CoreyLeave a comment

Happy Monday. I had basically half a tooth replaced today, which was fun.

Let’s start with the obvious and congratulate High On Fire for winning a Grammy last night. Those awards mean absolutely nothing, but at least a metal award went to an actual metal band, and not, like, Tenacious D.
Updates from Dead To A Dying World are always welcomed. Having joined the Profound Lore roster, the Texas-based dark metal band have announced their next album, Elegy will be out April 19th. And I cannot fucking wait.
Here something for the darker synthwave fans out there. GosT has announced a North American tour with Perturbator. The dates run through April and May and I can think off a few people that are going to jump on this immediately.
How about a new video from Visigoth? Yes? Yes. Ok. This is “Traitor’s Gate” from Conqueror’s Oath.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

CANTO: Armstrong Metalfest, Tenacious D, Obscura, and Dopethrone

May 9, 2018May 9, 2018CoreyLeave a comment

Kataklysm

I’m back from the mountains so I guess I don’t have an excuse.

Armstrong Metalfest has revealed it’s full lineup for 2018. Kataklysm and Archspire are among the highlights. The fest runs July 13th and 14th. If you find yourself in Western Canada this summer, get at this.
So this is inevitably going to be entertaining. Jack Black has announced that there will be a sequel to 2006’s The Pick Of Destiny. The number of times I have quoted that movie is completely unhealthy. I’m excited.
Hey, remember that Obscura thing I mentioned last week? Well, this isn’t a teaser. It’s a whole song. It’s called “Diluvium” and it’s exactly what you would expect. Not a bad thing?
Here’s a video for Dopethrone‘s “Killdozer”. Their new album, Transcanadian Anger, is out May 25th.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

Throwback Thursday: Market Square Day and Dio, v. 2016

June 9, 2016June 9, 2016CoreyLeave a comment

dioportsmouth

Remember last year (or maybe two years ago?) when I used Market Square Day as a reason to talk about Dio? Well, that time is here again. A few key pieces of background information: 1. I live in Portsmouth, NH — the best small city on the god damn planet. And that’s partly because 2. Dio was born here. Finally, 3. This coming Saturday is Market Square Day. So what better opportunity is there to talk about all of the above than the present? Continue reading →

Quickies: Testament’s 2015 headlining tour, Eyehategod’s canceled tour, and Machine Head covering Tenacious D

February 17, 2015February 17, 2015CoreyLeave a comment

Happy Tuesday, everyone! And what a Tuesday it has been here on the blog! Got some love from one of my favorite bands. It’s a big deal to me, I’m sorry. But enough about us…

This was something I already figured was happening because of NEMF, but Testament will be touring with Exodus in 2015. This could be a fun show, I know I’ll be there (for other bands mostly).
This was a show I missed unfortunately. But it looks like there will be more like me. Eyehategod was forced to cancel upcoming tour dates due to Mike IX William’s mental health. We can only hope for the best for these guys.
Within the Ruins was in a seriously brutal looking van accident. Naturally, the van and virtually all of their gear was destroyed. The good news is that they walked away from the incident. Scary stuff.
Why the hell am I talking about Trapt? Oh, right. When they’re being complete hypocrites. They have been accused of click theft, something they have been adamantly against in recent years.
To close, I couldn’t not share Machine Head covering Tenacious D’s “Fuck Her Gently”:

I apologize for the shit video. But what you should be focused on is how amazing Machine Head is.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”

– Corey

Live. Love. Plow. Horns Up.

The Horns Up Podcast: Episode 39 (February 13, 2015)

February 13, 2015July 1, 2018CoreyLeave a comment

It’s time for Episode 39 of The Horns Up Podcast, your weekly catch-up on all things metal!

This week, the guys discuss new albums from Thulcandra, Hæthen and Misthyrming, Dan describes his experience at last week’s Eyehategod show in Brooklyn, Corey laments the winter weather assault that’s been plaguing greater New England–multiple times!

All that and much, much more in Episode 39, so check it out!