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International metal warriors DIETH (featuring former members of ENTOMBED A.D. and DECAPITATED) have posted a video for "POUND OF FLESH", a stand alone single, ynleashed 10/16/2026 via FIREFLASH RECORDS... ..
DIETH (featuring former members of ENTOMBED A.D. and DECAPITATED) have parted ways with bassist DAVID ELLEFSON and inked a record deal with FIREFLASH RECORDS...
International metal warriors DIETH (featuring former members of MEGADETH, ENTOMBED A.D. and DECAPITATED) have posted "ANIMAL ME", a stand alone single, unleashed 11/6/2024 via NAPALM RECORDS.
DIETH unleashed "TO HELL AND BACK", 6/2/2023 via NAPALM RECORDS.
VIDEO BELOW: DIETH:NEW TRACK "POUND OF FLESH" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF FIREFLASH RECORDS):
New York City, New York, U.S.A. based heavy metal, doom metal warriors SILVERTOMB (featuring KENNY HICKEY and JOHNNY KELLY of TYPE O NEGATIVE) have posted a lyric video for "BRAIN MATTER/NO GOD", a track from the bands anticipated new release "THE INTERPRETATION OF NIGHTMARES", due to be unleashed 11/13/2026 via STEAMHAMMER.
VIDEO BELOW:SILVERTOMB :NEW TRACK "BRAIN MATTER/NO GOD" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF STEAMHAMMER):
Finnish melodic death metal band INSOMNIUM have posted a video for "THE HOUR GROWS LATE" (FEATURING TOMI JOUTSEN, TOMI KOIVUSAARI and SANTERI KALLIO), a track from the bands anticipated new release "NETHERWORLDS", unleashed 10/16/2026 via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS...
INSOMNIUM, via SPOTIFY , are streaming the bands anticipated new release "NETHERWORLDS", unleashed 10/16/2026 via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS...
INSOMNIUM have posted a video for "ARCH OF THE SKY" , a track from the bands anticipated new release "NETHERWORLDS", unleashed 10/16/2026 via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS...
NSOMNIUM have posted a video for "SHADOWLIFE", a stand alone single, unleashed 6/17/2026 via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS.
Belgium death metal warriors CARNATION, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "SYMPHONY IN FLESH", unleashed 10/16/2026 (DIGITAL, SELF RELEASED).
CARNATION, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "CURSED MORTALITY", unleashed 11/3/2023 via SEASON OF MIST.
CARNATION unleashed STENCH OF DEATH" (EP), 6/10/2022 via SEASON OF MIST.
CARNATION: NEW RELEASE "SYMPHONY IN FLESH" (VIA SPOTIFY, COURTESY OF CARNATION):
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-
The NBA champion NEW YORK KNICKS are set for the teams season opener vs. the PHILADELPHIA 76ERS, set to take place TUESDAY 10/20/2026.
The NEW YORK KNICKS will raise their NBA championship banner and get their rings in the 10/20/2026 pre-game ceremony..
NEW YORK KNICKS center MITCHELL ROBINSON left the team in free agency for the BOSTON CELTICS. . .
Contract talks between the NEW YORK KNICKS and KARL ANTHONY TOWNES and JOSH HART have been tabled as the team is trying to stay UNDER the second apron.
New York KNICKS point guard JALEN BRUNSON had off season surgery on a dislocated wrist he suffered during the 2026 NBA playoffs making his FINALS MVP performance even more courageous.
MSG NETWORKS have unleashed "KNICKS IN 5", a documentary about the NEW YORK KNICKS 2026 playoff run.
FROM ALAN HAHN:
KNICKS IN 5!
A labor of love by our great production crew at MSG Networks and debuted last night, can be seen by everyone outside of our broadcast area here on YouTube!
This is ABSOLUTE CINEMA. Save it forever.
Let me know if you watched it and what was your favorite part!
Thoughts on the preseason opener in Philadelphia:
1. Good cardio. Starters played around 13-15 minutes. Early in the game, the offense had a good flow to it and we saw foundations of the system -- KAT as the hub, cutting and moving -- that kicked in during the playoffs and became a juggernaut. You could see they were just out there to find some rhythm and muscle memory. There wasn't a great deal of intensity, which is to be expected. Keep in mind, while Jaylen Brown played (and played well) the Sixers didn't play LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey or Joel Embiid. This was hardly a dress rehearsal for the season opener on Oct. 20. That game will bring a much different level of intensity and intrigue.
2. Jalen Brunson looked like himself after offseason left wrist surgery to repair an issue he played through during the playoffs. He said he felt a "click" in his wrist every time he shot the ball during the playoffs and just managed to deal with it. After fixing the issue this offseason, he was efficient from the field and hit two of his first three from downtown. That's an underrated good sign for a guy who had a cast on his wrist for most of the summer.
3. OG Anunoby looks like he's in great shape. He rebounded well and got to the free throw line. I asked on the postgame show: could this be the year he gets recognized as an all-star?
4. KAT in the game looked mostly like himself, but before the game continued to express his concern and frustration about his future in New York. He is eligible for an extension and reports say the Knicks have offered him 4 years and $200M, which is $76M lower than his max. “I want to do something that can keep the team together and work with the Knicks, and also values me,” he told reporters. “None of those things have come close to happening.” This is a story that, unless they come to a deal before opening night, will not go away all season. KAT does have a player option for $61M next season so it's not like his Knicks tenure is coming to an end if a deal isn't reached, but it adds to the anxiety for sure.
5. As far as other rotation players go, Landry Shamet shot the ball well and newcomer Andre Drummond looked good with his usual rebounding and also blocked three shots.
6. Former lottery pick James Wiseman, who is battling for the last open roster spot as the third center had some positive minutes. His athleticism and lob-threat presence would be a nice feature to have off the bench, but there's still a lot of rawness in his game. Let's remember he has only played 5 NBA games over the last two seasons due to injuries.
7. Mike Brown wasn't happy with the end result and had some pointed words in regards to a lack of compete level and physicality on defense. It would be easy for the defending champs to shrug off a preseason opening loss when your starters played just a half of basketball. But Brown is clearly demanding everyone uphold a standard of play. "Our on-ball defense wasn't good and our shifts weren't good," Brown said as he listed his many issues with the compete level on defense and box outs.
8. We debuted a little bit of our new studio look on MSG Networks last night for a pre- and postgame show with myself, Monica and Bill. Did you see it? What did you think?
VIDEO BELOW: "KNICKS IN 5" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF MSG):
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal \m/ -l-
#GOKNICKS
Canadian progressive metal legends RUSH have announced, due to an illness of drummer ANIKA NILLES. tonights show at SAP CENTER , SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA has been RE-SCHEDULED for 12/6/2026.
RUSH have announced 2027 SOUTH AMERICAN/EUROPEAN 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR DATES. RUSH have announced SECOND DATES FOR 2026 50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION NORTH AMERICAN TOUR.
RUSH have announced the band is reuniting for the bands 50th anniversary with drummer ANIKA NILLES
NEIL PEART, drummer and lyricist of Canadian progressive rock legends RUSH passed away to brain cancer 1/7/2020 at 67.
RUSH retired in 2015 after the band concluded their 40th anniversary tour.
RUSH were inducted into the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME in 2013.
RUSH unleashed "CLOCKWORK ANGELS", 6/8/2012 via ANTHEM RECORDS.
FROM RUSH:
Rush’s performance tonight at SAP Center in San Jose has been rescheduled to December 6.
All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.
Merch booths will not open today, but will be back to open early on Dec 6.
Thank you for your understanding
Netherlands based death metal warriors SINISTER have posted a lyric video for "THE STRANGULATION", a track from the bands anticipated new release "LUCID NIGHTMARES", due to be unleashed 11/13/2026 via MASSACRE RECORDS.
ADRIE KOOSTERWAARD, drummer for Netherlands based death metal warriors SINISTER posted an update on his health.
SINISTER have announced band member ADRIE is sick and won't make the trip to the U.S.A. for MARYLAND DEATH FEST as DANNY from MALIGNANCY will fill in.
SINISTER have announced new drummer STEFANO RUMICH..
SINISTER have announced drummer TOEP DUIN have left the band.
SINISTER unleashed "DEFORMATION OF THE HOLY REALM", 5/22/2020 via MASSACRE RECORDS.
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ITP RATING SYSTEM FOR EXTREME METAL CD REVIEWS:
A feature entitled ITP BLAST BACK REVIEWS: A RE RATE of reviews (that year) to see if I over or under rated certain releases. Just the rating, and there's no guarantee that all ratings will change. All ITP REVIEWS are on a BELL CURVE in comparison to previous (band/artist) releases and whatever else is released that year in said genre.
ITP EXTREME METAL RELEASE REVIEW RATING SYSTEM:
***** (5 stars)=Awesome, a classic, timeless, unholy
**** 1/2 (4 and half stars)=amazing, perhaps this bands best
**** (4 stars)=very good, well worth the purchase
*** 1/2 (3 1/2 stars)=Good, standard fare, for fans and not new converts
*** (3 stars)=Good, but flawed, no progression here
** 1/2 (2 1/2 stars)=Bordering on mediocrity, band is overrated
** (two stars)=somewhere between mediocre and SUKETH
* 1/2 (1 1/2 stars)= SUKETH (this release SUCKS)
* (one star)=Awful, this CD can only be used as a beer coaster or a Frisbee.
? (No stars)=this band and release blow goats.
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