Sunday, January 31, 2016

70000 TONS OF METAL 2016 2/4-8/2016 MIAMI/FT.LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA TO BAHAMAS CONFIRM: NOVEMBER'S DOOM, STARKILL, ARKONA and NERVOSA THRASH.








Promoters for 70000 TONS OF METAL  (METAL CRUISE)  2016, set to take  place  2/4-8/2016 MIAMI/FT.LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA TO BAHAMAS have confirmed NOVEMBER'S DOOM, STARKILL, ARKONA and NERVOSA THRASH.







 Promoters  for 70000 TONS OF METAL 2016 have also confirmed DRAGONFORCE, FLESHGOD  APOCALYPSE, LACUNA COIL, DELAIN, AT THE GATES,  CHILDREN OF BODOM, MOONSPELL, TURISAS, MY DYING BRIDE, THYRFING, CARACH ANGREN, EPICA, KORPIKLAANI, VISIONS OF  ATLANTIS, ANCIENT RITES, SODOM, ROTTING CHRIST, HOLY MOSES, INSOMNIUM, CRADLE OF FILTH, RHAPSODY OF FIRE, TSJUNDER, AURA NOIR ,   BLOODBATH, KRISIUN, VALLENFYRE, VADER, SQUEALER, SUBWAY TO SALLY, DORO,  JAG PANZER, KATATONIA, STRATOVARIUS, PARADISE LOST,  BELPHEGOR, SKALMOLD and ELUVEITIE




FROM  70000 TONS OF METAL 2016 PROMOTERS:
Please welcome Novembers Doom and Starkill from #Chicago USA, and Nervosa Thrash from São Paulo, #Brazil on board 70000tons OF METAL, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy #MetalCruise!

What kind of #jewel will we uncover at the end of this game?

#70000TONS #70000Tons2016 #SuperMetalSunday



Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-













OBSCENE EXTREME FESTIVAL 2016 7/13-17/ 2016 (červenec) TRUTNOV - Battlefield CZECH REPUBLIC CONFIRM: FAMINE, MELT BANANA, INCANTATION, WAR MASTER and VENOMOUS CONCEPT

Promoters for OBSCENE EXTREME FESTIVAL 2016, set to take place  7/13-17/ 2016 (červenec) TRUTNOV - Battlefield CZECH REPUBLIC have confirmed FAMINE, MELT BANANA, INCANTATION, WAR MASTER and VENOMOUS CONCEPT .








More extreme metal bands for OBSCENE EXTREME 2016 T.B.A.   







Promoters for OBSCENE EXTREME FESTIVAL 2016 have also confirmed DEAD INFECTION, ROTTEN SOUND, GUINEAPIG, AVULSED,  PUTRID PILE, VADER, NERVO CHAOS, GRIDE,  CANCEROUS WOMB, CATTLE DECAPITATION, LOCK UP, SODOM,  SPEED!! NOISE!! HELL!!,  SERRABULHO, DECAYING PURITY,  CRIMINAL, SEMEN, BODYFARM, DEVOURMENT, WRETCH, DEFEATED SANITY, SARCOTROFIA, GUST, INSECT WARFARE, KORPSE,  GRID, KRU$H, SHACKLΣS. and more extreme metal bands. 


FROM OBSCENE EXTREME 2016 PROMOTERS:

http://obsceneextreme.cz/…/…/detail/id/venomous-concept/2016
VENOMOUS CONCEPT TO FUCKING SET YOU STRAIGHT!!!
When you throw crust, thrash, hardcore, grind and death in a kettle, add chopped members of BRUTAL TRUTH, NAPALM DEATH, NUCLEAR ASSAULT, PRIMATE, CORRUPT MORAL ALTARS etc. you will get a very tasteful meal called VENOMOUS CONCEPT. These elderly dudes cannot deny their affection for punk and hardcore.
The proof be their new album "Kick Me Silly" being just released these days (Jan 2016). Once you have listened to them your legs and arms would start twitching and you would begin searching internet to find where you could see this pack of grey wolves live. Yes, correctly! At Obscene Extreme Festival 2016!!!


http://obsceneextreme.cz/en/bands/detail/id/war-master/2016
WAR MASTER, TX, HOUSTON = OLD SCHOOL DEATH METAL!!!
The title above is a very familiar expression, isn`t it? What about one of the iconic BOLT THROWER's albums for example? Correct. As you would expect WAR MASTER from Houston will cut you up into pieces with their old school death metal inspired by classics in the vein of BOLT THROWER.
This will be one of the dark horses of Obscene Extreme Festival 2016! However, I bet it must have been clear to you right from the start. When ex-members of such bands like INSECT WARFARE or INFERNAL DOMINION meet in a single band… it just cannot end up badly!!!



http://obsceneextreme.cz/en/bands/detail/id/melt-banana/2016
THE QUEENS OF NOISE ROCK AT OBSCENE EXTREME 2016!!! MELT-BANANA!!!
There are many descriptions of the style they play. But it is very hard to to define it precisely. Is it noise rock? Or synth grind? Hardcore? Our answer sounds like this - come on and listen to them at Obscene Extreme Festival in Trutnov! To tell something about this band that has been around for more than twenty years should be more than easy. We assume you have heard about them.
Ten albums, over twenty singles, crazy shows on stage, unorthodox music style. It will be their second performance in Czech only moreover. Hailing from Japan one of the most well-known and respected underground bands – MELT-BANANA!!!



http://www.obsceneextreme.cz/…/b…/detail/id/incantation/2016
IF YOU ALREADY KNOW "DIABOLICAL CONQUEST" ALSO BACKWARDS BY HEART, IT MAKES NO SENSE TO EXPLAIN MORE TO YOU!!! INCANTATION!!!
INCANTATION cursed us at OEF back in 2010. With their latest album "Dirges of Elysium" however they are again a bit more macabre and it cannot be denied grey hair do them good. Their old school death metal rules and devours! John and his co-crushers are still highly regarded and maybe they play some new songs to us. Enjoy the creeps!!!





FASTCORE/GRIND AMMO CLIP FROM BRITISH ISLES IS ENDLESS. FAMINE!!!
High-capacity reservoir of fastcore/grind bands. This is what the UK has become to Europe. Another squad that has deserved their time on the boards of Obscene Extreme Festival 2016 are FAMINE from Leeds, West Yorkshire. Harsh and primitive, fast grind/fastcore with slowing passages that are so typical for this style.
A band that has toured almost the whole of Europe and shared the stage with the bands of a similar nature like THE AFTERNOON GENTLEMEN or CHIENS. Their debut album „Razzin“ is going to be put out in February. Fastcore madness to reach OEF 2016!!!



Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

NICK BOWCOTT: "(DIMEBASH 2016 DIRECTOR): I sincerely hope that the resulting collateral-damage that is now the heated Social Media aftermath DOES NOT DETRACT FROM THE REAL REASON DIMEBASH EXISTS."

NICK BOWCOTT, director of DIMEBASH 2016, has sent this statement on the event and the aftermath of PHILIP H. ANSELMO'S behavior.










RITA HANEY, (DARRELL "DIMEBAG" ABBOTT'S WIDOW) has posted this statement via INSTAGRAM regarding PHILIP H. ANSELMO'S behavior during DIMEBASH 2016 and MACHINE HEAD guitarist/vocalist ROBB FLYNN'S recently published video criticizing PHIL ANSELMO'S actions.






PHILIP H. ANSELMO (formerly of PANTERA, currently of DOWN, THE ILLEGALS, SUPERJOINT) has posted a video apology after sieg heiling and screaming "WHITE POWER!" as he was lead off the stage via former TYPE O NEGATIVE (current DANZIG) drummer JOHNNY KELLY at the end of DIMEBASH 2016.

Many artists and metal webzines including METALSUCKS, CVLT NATION, MACHINE HEAD, ALL SHALL PERISH and more have spoken out against PHIL ANSELMO's actions at DIMEBASH 2016 and racism.

DIMEBASH 2016 (a benefit in the name of late PANTERA guitarist DARRELL "DIMEBAG" ABBOTT) , 1/22/2016 @ LUCKY STRIKE LIVE HOLLYWOOD, L.A. CALIFORNIA featured
PHILIP H. ANSELMO (PANTERA, DOWN, THE ILLEGALS), DAVE LOMBARDO (FORMERLY  OF SLAYER), ROBERT TRUJILLO (METALLICA)  and DAVE GROHL (FORMERLY OF NIRVANA, FOO FIGHTERS) as they jammed a cover of the MOTORHEAD classic "ACE OF SPADES".

Also, REX BROWN (former PANTERA bassist), PHILIP H. ANSELMO and MACHINE HEAD and more jammed on a rendition of the PANTERA classic "WALK".

DIMEBASH was a fund raiser for (late DIO vocalist) RONNIE JAMES DIO'S SHOUT OUT CANCER FUND in collaboration with RIDE FOR DIME.






FROM NICK BOWCOTT (MUSIC DIRECTOR OF DIMEBASH 2016):
from our dear friend Mr. Nick Bowcott -
DIMEBASH 2016: WHAT IT WAS REALLY ABOUT…LEST WE FORGET. CELEBRATION, CHARITY, UNITY & FUN!

Darn, this is gonna be a long one. Sorry, folks…
Politics, race, religion, sexuality & who or what “sucks” today: they’re all hot beds of often heated debate in bars, on TV, in newspapers and, nowadays, Social Media. Sadly (and sometimes, thankfully!!), much of the often self-righteous outrage voiced is purely verbal and no actual “let’s actually try and fix this” action is ever taken. People invariably rant via their keyboards, hit “send” or “post” and then celebrate their “I give a damn stance” by throwing a “meal” in the microwave and then playing video games or watching TV…
To my great sorrow, Dimebash 2016 seems to have become embroiled in ugliness. As a longtime performer (“I am not worthy!”) and co-Music Director with the amazing Rita Haney (an honour that I do not take for granted, or lightly) , I sincerely hope that the resulting collateral-damage that is now the heated Social Media aftermath DOES NOT DETRACT FROM THE REAL REASON DIMEBASH EXISTS. And that is simply these three (for those who knew Dime – it HAS TO BE 3!!):
1. TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE & LEGACY OF A TRULY GREAT & MUCH BELOVED WHO IS SADLY NO LONGER WITH US: DARRELL LANCE ABBOTT, A.K.A. DIMEBAG.
2. TO RAISE MONEY FOR A FAR BEYOND WORTHY CAUSE – THE “STAND UP & SHOUT” CANCER FOUNDATION – IN THE NAME OF ANOTHER MUCH LOVED & MISSED ROCK LEGEND: RONNIE JAMES DIO.
3. (AND THIS ONE IS PURELY MINE, FOLKS): TO EMBRACE THE REMARKABLE BROTHERHOOD & SISTERHOOD THE METAL COMMUNITY HAS BOTH ON AND OFF STAGE, AND UNIT US FOR A WONDERFUL CELEBRATION WHILE RAISING MONEY FOR CHARITY. THE MEDIA LOVES TO BASH US AND DOES SO AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY – TO (MIS) QUOTE TOMMY VICTOR: EVENTS LIKE DIMEBASH “PROVE THEM WRONG.” OUR UNITY IS OUR INDEFATIGABLE STRENGTH.
Sadly, the unfortunate actions and words of that took place after the music had stopped, appear to have cast an ominously, dark shadow over an otherwise, truly remarkable event. I didn’t witness this (I was too busy thanking the countless artists and volunteers who graciously gave their time and energy to a hugely successful and sold-out CELEBRATION) in real time but I have, of course, since seen the clip and the resulting debates and outrage...
While not being willing to enter the vortex of opinions by standing on a Social Media soapbox (they’re all the exact same height and everyone’s megaphone has the same volume, BTW) and ranting from the relative safety of my computer, tablet or phone keyboard…I will say this: I absolutely do not approve of or condone the two words spoken or the actions taken. I hate racism and prejudice in their many, often insidiously cloaked, forms (including the “reverse” varieties) and do not want to comment on other things allegedly said as I didn’t witness them. For the record – there was white wine in the Green Room (it didn’t last long…LOL!) but its presence is absolutely NO excuse…and it was ultimately, probably partly and innocently responsible…
I will however close by saying three (it has to be 3 for the DBD rationale previously mentioned!) things:
1. PLEASE DO NOT LET THIS DEBACLE BLUR THE REAL REASONS DIMEBASH EXISTS: namely to celebrate life (ours and those no longer with us), have fun (on and off stage), unite us in positive actions, and raise money for a worthy cause. Remember to quote 3 (LOL!) famous but fictitious guys: “United we stand, Divided we fall.”
2. To express a SINCERE THANK YOU to all the many artists, techs (Rem Massingill - you kicked major ass brother, you rule), volunteers (Jessica Hill - you ruled with an iron hand & clip-board, LOL!!), sponsors (the almighty Monster Energy: Brent Hamilton & Co: you rule, much respect & gratitude), our MC (Jose Mangin - you were goddamned electric, my friend!) and all the fans who made 99.9% of Dimebash 2016 a truly memorable (for the RIGHT reasons) success and a night to always remember. “Ace of Spades” alone was a celebration of Lemmy’s incredible life by a quartet that may never perform together again…and we witnessed it. Damn!
I personally judge the success of each DIME EVENT I’m involved in by one simple criteria: that every artist and volunteer arrives happy and leave even happier. I’m delighted to say that, with sadly, one notable exception – that was indeed the case with Dimebash 2016. The smiles, the hugs, the hand-shakes, the high-fives, the toasts, the texts and phone calls of “that ruled” were deafening. The joy of the many fans I spoke to before, during and after the event was also beyond heart-warming. When I left the venue @ 3am (LOL), the sight of 3 (LOL#3) friends - Rita, Philip and the one-and-only Mr. Dave Grohl - having so much fun backstage meant the world to me. So, I repeat: THANK YOU...each and everyone involved - on-stage, side-stage, back-stage or off-stage!
3. And this final one is just me, folks: voicing outrage is a basic human right. Words without actions, however, are hollow (good name for a song!) and meaningless. There are many horrible wrongs we can NOT right, BUT…right now, regardless of wherever you live, within a 5 mile radius I can guarantee you of one thing: there IS someone HOMELESS and there ARE those who are HUNGRY – and many of them are tragically kids. And homelessness is a indiscriminate plight that cares not about your race, gender or beliefs. So, switch off your goddamned computer, leave the comfort of the abode you are blessed to dwell in, get in your car and then: i) spend a few bucks on food and give it to a shelter, or ii) buy water and actually give it to some folks in need. On the last Saturday of every month, a group I’m part of take clothes, food and water to the tear-inducing amount of homeless folk who lurk in down-town Phoenix – mere blocks from the financial district, ironically. It's a humbling, grounding and often heart-wrenching trip. Doing this one morning a month is NOT ENOUGH because I should and could do more…a lot more…but at least it’s better than letting just my thumbs do the talking. As a man much wiser than me once said – “judge a tree by the fruit it actually bears, not by the fruit it promises…” I need to bear more, dammit!
RIP DIME & RJD…& LEMMY
PEACE & BIG LOVE TO ALL,
Hitchcock



Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- 

METAL FOR BRAINS: LAINA DAWES COMMENTS ON PHILIP H. ANSELMO BEHAVIOR DIMEBASH 2016

LAINA DAWES, author of the (excellent) book "WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE", spoke about racism and PHILIP H. ANSELMO'S behavior at DIMEBASH 2016.









RITA HANEY, (DARRELL "DIMEBAG" ABBOTT'S WIDOW) has posted this statement via INSTAGRAM regarding PHILIP H. ANSELMO'S behavior during DIMEBASH 2016 and MACHINE HEAD guitarist/vocalist ROBB FLYNN'S recently published video criticizing PHIL ANSELMO'S actions.






PHILIP H. ANSELMO (formerly of PANTERA, currently of DOWN, THE ILLEGALS, SUPERJOINT) has posted a video apology after sieg heiling and screaming "WHITE POWER!" as he was lead off the stage via former TYPE O NEGATIVE (current DANZIG) drummer JOHNNY KELLY at the end of DIMEBASH 2016.

Many artists and metal webzines including METALSUCKS, CVLT NATION, MACHINE HEAD, ALL SHALL PERISH and more have spoken out against PHIL ANSELMO's actions at DIMEBASH 2016 and racism.

DIMEBASH 2016 (a benefit in the name of late PANTERA guitarist DARRELL "DIMEBAG" ABBOTT) , 1/22/2016 @ LUCKY STRIKE LIVE HOLLYWOOD, L.A. CALIFORNIA featured
PHILIP H. ANSELMO (PANTERA, DOWN, THE ILLEGALS), DAVE LOMBARDO (FORMERLY  OF SLAYER), ROBERT TRUJILLO (METALLICA)  and DAVE GROHL (FORMERLY OF NIRVANA, FOO FIGHTERS) as they jammed a cover of the MOTORHEAD classic "ACE OF SPADES".

Also, REX BROWN (former PANTERA bassist), PHILIP H. ANSELMO and MACHINE HEAD and more jammed on a rendition of the PANTERA classic "WALK".

DIMEBASH was a fund raiser for (late DIO vocalist) RONNIE JAMES DIO'S SHOUT OUT CANCER FUND in collaboration with RIDE FOR DIME.







FROM LAINA DAWES: (AUTHOR OF "WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE"):
So by now, a lot of you have heard about the latest offensive actions by singer Phil Anslemo. As I wrote about his dubious behavior in WAYDH, I chatted with the great podcast, Metal For Brains to discuss the situation and the fallout. Enjoy! (Kinda....and this is NSFW).




FROM M4B )018 PODCAST:
http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/28991/55374/e/42338481?fid=55374&refid=stpr&utm_content=buffer73fd5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer






Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

EXUMER: STREAMING "THE RAGING TIDES" VIA BANDCAMP

German thrash metal legends EXUMER, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands new release "THE RAGING TIDES", unleashed 1/29/2016 via METAL BLADE RECORDS.








EXUMER unleashed "FIRE AND DAMNATION", 4/6/2012 via METAL BLADE RECORDS.




FROM METAL BLADE RECORDS:
Exumer 'The Raging Tides' is out now Worldwide!!!
Physical bundles at metalblade.com/exumer
Or get it on Bandcamp!:
https://exumerofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-raging-tides
Like them on Facebook here: THE OFFICIAL EXUMER FACEBOOK PAGE



FROM EXUMER: THE RAGING TIDES" (VIA BANDCAMP, COURTESY OF EXUMER AND METAL BLADE RECORDS):




Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

ECHOES OF THE MOON: STREAMING "ENTROPY" VIA BANDCAMP

South Bend, Indiana, U.S.A. black metal warriors ECHOES OF THE MOON, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated debut "ENTROPY", due to be unleashed 3/2016 (release date T.B.A.) via AVANTGARDE MUSIC.






FROM ECHOES OF THE MOON:

Entropy is available for preorder here on Avantgarde Music's bandcamp page.
https://avantgardemusic.bandcamp.com/album/entropy

FROM AVANTGARDE MUSIC: 
Echoes of the Moon
'Entropy'
march 2016



FROM ECHOES OF THE MOON: "ENTROPY" (VIA BANDCAMP, COURTESY OF AVANTGARDE MUSIC):



Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

BARUS: STREAMING "BARUS" VIA BANDCAMP

French progressive death metal warriors BARUS, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands self titled EP  "BARUS", unleashed 3/9/2015 (SELF RELEASED) and 1/29/2016 via EMANATIONS and LES ACTEURS DE LOM'BRE PRODUCTIONS.







 Artwork by Alexander Brown (BNB Illustration & Design)

FROM LES ACTEURS DE LOM'BRE PRODUCTIONS:
//BREAKING NEWS// We are proud to announce that ► Barús'◄EP is out today on EMANATIONS. Help us spread the word!
₪ CONTEST ₪ WIN 3 CD digipacks!!! Winners will be chosen at random among those who share (public share), who like this post and who comment the news! thanks for your support.

"Massive, crushing, raw, Barús channels emotions through technical music while delivering a complex and sincere death metal. Alternating stiffling atmospheres and controlled chaos, the band seamlessly interweaves heavyness and raging fury to create musical pieces"
Order here : https://lc.cx/4N4X

Nous sommes fiers d'annoncer la sortie du EP de ►Barús◄ via EMANATIONS. Aidez-nous à diifuser l'info !
₪ CONCOURS ₪ Gagnez 3 CD digipacks. Les gagnants seront tirés au sort parmi ceux qui partageront (en mode public) cette news, l'aimeront et/ou la commenteront. Merci à tous ! On compte sur vous!

"Massif, écrasant et brut, Barús met la technique au service des émotions et délivre un death metal complexe et sincère. Alternant les atmosphères étouffantes et le chaos contrôlé, le groupe entremêle lourdeur et fureur avec une surprenante fluidité"
Commande : https://lc.cx/4N4X




BARUS:  "BARUS" (VIA BANDCAMP, COURTESY OF  LES ACTEURS DE LOM'BRE PRODUCTIONS): 



Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

Saturday, January 30, 2016

RITA HANEY (DARRELL "DIMEBAG" ABBOTT'S WIDOW): I think there is really only one thing to say when a man apologizes.. “Thank you for acknowledging you were wrong” The one apology I am missing is the one from Mr. Flynn.. you took a “hideous” opportunity to hop up on a soap box because you were butt hurt about your personal encounters with Philip that night."


RITA HANEY, (DARRELL "DIMEBAG" ABBOTT'S WIDOW) has posted this statement via INSTAGRAM regarding PHILIP H. ANSELMO'S behavior during DIMEBASH 2016 and MACHINE HEAD guitarist/vocalist ROBB FLYNN'S recently published video criticizing PHIL ANSELMO'S actions.






PHILIP H. ANSELMO (formerly of PANTERA, currently of DOWN, THE ILLEGALS, SUPERJOINT) has posted a video apology after sieg heiling and screaming "WHITE POWER!" as he was lead off the stage via former TYPE O NEGATIVE (current DANZIG) drummer JOHNNY KELLY at the end of DIMEBASH 2016.

Many artists and metal webzines including METALSUCKS, CVLT NATION, MACHINE HEAD, ALL SHALL PERISH and more have spoken out against PHIL ANSELMO's actions at DIMEBASH 2016 and racism.

DIMEBASH 2016 (a benefit in the name of late PANTERA guitarist DARRELL "DIMEBAG" ABBOTT) , 1/22/2016 @ LUCKY STRIKE LIVE HOLLYWOOD, L.A. CALIFORNIA featured
PHILIP H. ANSELMO (PANTERA, DOWN, THE ILLEGALS), DAVE LOMBARDO (FORMERLY  OF SLAYER), ROBERT TRUJILLO (METALLICA)  and DAVE GROHL (FORMERLY OF NIRVANA, FOO FIGHTERS) as they jammed a cover of the MOTORHEAD classic "ACE OF SPADES".

Also, REX BROWN (former PANTERA bassist), PHILIP H. ANSELMO and MACHINE HEAD and more jammed on a rendition of the PANTERA classic "WALK".

DIMEBASH was a fund raiser for (late DIO vocalist) RONNIE JAMES DIO'S SHOUT OUT CANCER FUND in collaboration with RIDE FOR DIME.



FROM RITA HANEY (DIMEBAG DARRELL'S WIDOW):
 I want to share this photo first because it's what it's about.. For those who have not read Nick Bowcott's FB post about the true focus of such a magical event.. Please do! Unity is what we are about in the music community.. This event embodies what was in the heart of Darrell.. Love and playing music.. I did not make the previous post to debate or argue.. I am very upset about two of my friends actions.. But please don't let this take away from all of the great things that did happen that night! Thank you everyone who worked so hard and to all the gracious Artists that celebrated the music of 3 very special men.. Lemmy, Ronnie and Dime! Thank you to everyone who came out and bought tickets for a wonderful cause!!! Thank you Monster crew!!! This special Thank you goes out to @zakkwyldebls and @barbarannewylde for loving Darrell, as I do.. More awesome pics, Thank you's and videos to come!!! ‪#‎dime‬ ‪#‎dimebag‬ ‪#‎dimebash2016‬ @monstermusic

  • dimebagzhagSo to answer all of you that have asked.. and for those who didn’t.. read if you like, but if not, don’t…
    I think there is really only one thing to say when a man apologizes.. “Thank you for acknowledging you were wrong” The one apology I am missing is the one from Mr. Flynn.. you took a “hideous” opportunity to hop up on a soap box because you were butt hurt about your personal encounters with Philip that night.. you sent me a text message about it in the wee hours of the morning.. and it did not have anything to do with racism.. I support the message you were trying to put out there but not the method behind your message… you masked your real problem with something very important and very serious.. You said to me, “what would Darrell do” ..He would have done exactly what was right… Speak to Philip man to man (like you described you witnessed at one time)… Not jump up in the press and hurt their music, our whole family and organization.. The last time I checked Pantera was not one man.. Rex, Vinnie, and Darrell brought us that music too… Now Philip has owned his mistake.. things ARE different today with racism and reverse racism.. And you were not just dropping “bombs” in your 20s.. You weren’t calling the kettle “black” not too long ago.. just as I have been guilty of myself!!! There was wine along with many other bottles.. There was lots of joking around about Dave Chapelle with one of our best friends, Dug Pinnick.. and there were emotions that no one could understand, or experience about Darrell, that only his brother, Philip and Rex understand..It is a very heavy situation when any of us come together… Indulging happens.. None of these things can excuse that behavior tho.. but what happened on the stage was regretfully felt by one man… all jokes aside and on a serious note .. As far as the two words and gestures are concerned, on such an amazing and beautiful night… NO!!! I do NOT condone these actions.. I believe their origins are barbarically hideous and embarrassing.. I have accepted Philip’s apology as I want a better world to live in.. The message is a "true" message Robb but sadly your method was not..

     

     

    Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- 

KAMPFAR: WINS SPELLMANN AWARD

Norwegian Pagan/folk lore black metal warriors KAMPFAR have won a SPELLMANN award (NORWEGIAN GRAMMY) for metal.









KAMPFAR unleashed "PROFAN", 11/13/2015 via INDIE RECORDINGS.























FROM ENSLAVED:
Congrats to Kampfar, worthy winners of the Norwegian Grammy! We salute you!


FROM KAMPFAR: 

We congratulations KAMPFAR official who have updated our Norwegian Black Metal Playlist with Spellemann spris. We congratulations also to all other spellemannsprisvinnere.
Listen Black Metal List: http://sptfy.com/1JL7
On the list you find band like: Urgehal, KOLDBRANN, Khold, 1349 (Official), Djevel, Trelldom, Immortal, Taake (Official) similar follow like to play list.




Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-


CAMEL OF DOOM: STREAMING "TERRESTRIAL" VIA BANDCAMP

UK based experimental stoner doom warriors CAMEL OF DOOMm via BANDCAMP, have are streaming the bands anticipated new release "TERRESTRIAL", due to be unleashed 2/8/2016 via SOLITUDE PRODUCTIONS.










CAMEL OF DOOM unleashed "PYSCHODRAMAS: BREAKING THE KNOTS OF TWISTED SYNAPSE", 12/3/2012 via VOICE OF AZRAM RECORDS.





FROM CAMEL OF DOOM:
Thanks to anybody who has helped spread the word about 'Terrestrial' so far. In just a few days all our plays/views/sales have exceeded what we had previously achieved in our best month (which was back when the last record came out), and still on an upward trend. I'm trying not to be too irritating with the spamming, so if you are into it and want to help, keep spreading the word. Many many thanks for your support so far. Just over a week to go until release now!





FROM CAMEL OF DOOM: "TERRESTRIAL" (VIA BANDCAMP, COURTESY OF CAMEL OF DOOM): 


Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

LEBENSNACHT: POST NEW TRACK "THE GATE HAS OPENED"


German black metal warriors LEBENSNACHT have posted "THE GATE HAS OPENED", a track from the bands anticipated new release "RAGING STORM OF APOCALYPSE", due to be unleashed  2/20/2016 via NATURMACHT PRODUCTIONS.



LEBENSNACHT unleashed  "UUDEELLEENSYNTYNYT IKUISEEN PIMEYTEEN", 11/11/2014 via NATURMACHT PRODUCTIONS.


FROM NATURMACHT PRODUCTIONS:
PREORDER NOW: Lebensnacht - "A Raging Storm of Apocalypse"
Get your copy here: https://www.naturmacht.com/shop/catalog/product_info.php…
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A storm is coming forth, dark clouds gather and death rises on the horizon. All there will be is ashes and then the gate shall open...
The fourth album of the now two man project Lebensnacht with M. Krell on the drums is the somewhat highpoint of the actual discography. Pushed by the excellent drumming, the songs carry more aggression, more variety, but yet the same atmosphere as the albums before.
Format: Limit. 4-Panel DigiPak w. 8 p. Booklet | Classic Jewelcase w. 8 p. Booklet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I1_oifpRx0

VIDEO BELOW: LEBENSNACHT: "THE GATE HAS OPENED"  (COURTESY OF NATURMACHT PRODUCTIONS):



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CROWBAR: ANNOUNCE SPRING 2016 EUROPEAN TOUR WITH TROUBLE


New Orleans, Louisiana sludge/doom metal warriors CROWBAR have announced a SPRING 2016 EUROPEAN tour with TROUBLE.









CROWBAR have unleashed a new video for "SYMMETRY IN WHITE", a track from the band's new release "Symmetry In Black", unleashed 5/26/2014 (EUROPE) and 5/27/2014 VIA eONE RECORDS (NORTH AMERICA).


TROUBLE unleashed "THE DISTORTION FIELD", 7/16/2013 via FRW MUSIC. 








FROM CROWBAR:
 More dates to come!!!

FROM CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS: 

Crowbar return to European stages this April and May together with doom legends Trouble!
28.04.16 - Eindhoven – Dynamo, NL*
29.04.16 - London – Desert Festival, UK
30.04.16 - Berlin – Desert Festival, DE
01.05.16 - Rostock – Mau Club, DE
02.05.16 - Wiesbaden – Schlachthof, DE
03.05.16 - Bremen – Tivoli, DE*
04.05.16 - Essen – Turock, DE*
05.05.16 - Leipzig – Werk 2, DE*
06.05.16 - München – Backstage, DE*
08.05.16 - Hasselt – Muziekodroom, BE*
09.05.16 - Karlsruhe – Stadtmitte, DE*
12.05.16 - Montpellier – Secret Place, FR
13.05.16 - Bilbao – Kristonfest 2016, ES
15.05.16 - Paris – Le Glazart, FR*
16.05.16 - Hengelo – Metropool, NL
21.05.16 - Oslo – Bla, NO
16.05.16 - Hengelo – Metropole, NL
18.05.16 - Aarhus – Voxhall, DK
19.05.16 - Copenhagen – Vega, DK
20.05.16 - Gothenburg – Belsebup Metal Club, SE
*) with Trouble


Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- 

PHILIP H. ANSELMO: POSTS VIDEO APOLOGY AFTER BEHAVIOR AT DIMEBASH 2016












PHILIP H. ANSELMO (formerly of PANTERA, currently of DOWN, THE ILLEGALS, SUPERJOINT) has posted a video apology after sieg heiling and screaming "WHITE POWER!" as he was lead off the stage via former TYPE O NEGATIVE (current DANZIG) drummer JOHNNY KELLY at the end of DIMEBASH 2016.

Many artists and metal webzines including METALSUCKS, CVLT NATION, MACHINE HEAD, ALL SHALL PERISH and more have spoken out against PHIL ANSELMO's actions at DIMEBASH 2016 and racism.

DIMEBASH 2016 (a benefit in the name of late PANTERA guitarist DARRELL "DIMEBAG" ABBOTT) , 1/22/2016 @ LUCKY STRIKE LIVE HOLLYWOOD, L.A. CALIFORNIA featured
PHILIP H. ANSELMO (PANTERA, DOWN, THE ILLEGALS), DAVE LOMBARDO (FORMERLY  OF SLAYER), ROBERT TRUJILLO (METALLICA)  and DAVE GROHL (FORMERLY OF NIRVANA, FOO FIGHTERS) as they jammed a cover of the MOTORHEAD classic "ACE OF SPADES".

Also, REX BROWN (former PANTERA bassist), PHILIP H. ANSELMO and MACHINE HEAD and more jammed on a rendition of the PANTERA classic "WALK".









VIDEO BELOW: PHILIP H. ANSELMO APOLOGY: (COURTESY OF PHILIP H. ANSELMO):

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

Friday, January 29, 2016

ALL SHALL PERISH: " Seeing Phil's actions and his cowardly justification is not only disgusting and inexcusable but antithetical to the punk, metal, underground ethos to which we subscribe."

California death core warriors ALL SHALL PERISH have commented on the actions of former PANTERA (DOWN, ILLEGALS, SUPERJOINT) vocalist PHILIP H. ANSELMO at DIMEBASH 2016.








PHILIP H. ANSELMO sieg heiled and screamed "WHITE POWER!" as he was lead off the stage via former TYPE O NEGATIVE (current DANZIG) drummer JOHNNY KELLY at the end of DIMEBASH 2016.


DIMEBASH 2016 (a benefit in the name of late PANTERA guitarist DARRELL "DIMEBAG" ABBOTT) , 1/22/2016 @ LUCKY STRIKE LIVE HOLLYWOOD, L.A. CALIFORNIA featured
PHILIP H. ANSELMO (PANTERA, DOWN, THE ILLEGALS), DAVE LOMBARDO (FORMERLY  OF SLAYER), ROBERT TRUJILLO (METALLICA)  and DAVE GROHL (FORMERLY OF NIRVANA, FOO FIGHTERS) as they jammed a cover of the MOTORHEAD classic "ACE OF SPADES".

Also, REX BROWN (former PANTERA bassist), PHILIP H. ANSELMO and MACHINE HEAD and more jammed on a rendition of the PANTERA classic "WALK".


ALL SHALL PERISH unleashed "THIS IS WHERE IT ENDS", 7/26/2011 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.




FROM ALL SHALL PERISH:
We consider Pantera to be the single greatest metal band of all time, but we should never be afraid to call out our heroes. Seeing Phil's actions and his cowardly justification is not only disgusting and inexcusable but antithetical to the punk, metal, underground ethos to which we subscribe. No gods, No masters, and certainly no master race. Any justifications or cries of "reverse racism", BET, Double standards, PC Police, Or general white whining are just profoundly ignorant of history, systemic effects, and the lasting impact of state sponsored racism, Jim crow, segregation and slavery. Talk with your black friends, if you have any, and try to gain some perspective. There has never, nor will ever, be a true incarnation of “reverse racism” until white people are swinging from trees en mass, sold into torture, defined in the constitution as 3/5th's a person, denied from public institutions and forcibly segregated from society. In the face of what an actual tit for tat reprisal would look like, affirmative action and understanding the significance and context of displaying black pride seem the least the multi-generational benefactors of being the master race can muster. Racism and its institutions are a stain on American culture; likewise, Phil’s actions are a stain on the legacy of Pantera, Dime’s memory and the metal community as a whole.
"Nazi punks, fuck off." – Dead Kennedys


Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- 

SARKE: POST LYRIC VIDEO FOR "SUNKEN"

Norwegian blackened/thrash metal warriors SARKE have posted a lyric video for "SUNKEN", a track from the bands anticipated new release "BOGEFOD", due to be unleashed 3/11/2016 via INDIE RECORDINGS.








SARKE unleashed "ARUAGINT", 9/20/2013 via INDIE RECORDINGS.



FROM SARKE:
NEW song from the upcoming album!
https://www.facebook.com/indierecordings/posts/10153267295051022

VIDEO BELOW: SARKE: "SUNKEN" (COURTESY OF INDIE RECORDINGS):



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DRACONIAN: POST NEW VIDEO FOR "STELLAR TOMBS"

Swedish Gothic/Doom metal warriors DRACONIAN,  have posted a video for "STELLER TOMBS", a track from the bands new release "SOVRAN",  unleashed 10/30/2015 via NAPALM RECORDS.









FROM NAPALM RECORDS:
VIDEO PREMIERE #2! Draconian release an impressive video for "Stellar Tombs": http://smarturl.it/StellarTombsVideo



VIDEO BELOW: DRACONIAN: "STELLAR TOMBS" (COURTESY OF NAPALM RECORDS): 





Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

VOIVOD: POST NEW TRACK "POST SOCIETY"

Canadian progressive thrash legends VOIVOD have posted "POST SOCIETY", the title track of the bands anticipated new release (EP), due to be unleashed 2/26/2016 via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS.








 VOIVOD unleashed "Target Earth" 1/22/2013 via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS.

FROM VOIVOD:
VOIVOD – Announce “Post Society - EP” release, US tourdates!

Canadian progressive sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD, who recently toured Europe as part of the “Deathcrusher 2015” tour alongside Carcass, Obituary and Napalm Death, are pleased to announce the release of the “Post Society - EP” Mini-CD. This special release will be available in Digipak CD format as well as Digital Download on February 26th, 2016 via Century Media Records.

The “Post Society - EP”, with artwork by VOIVOD drummer Michel “Away” Langevin, contains 5 studio tracks, including the previously vinyl-only new VOIVOD songs from the split 7” EP’s with label-mates At The Gates and Napalm Death, two brand new songs and a Hawkwind cover (“Silver Machine”) total playing time of 30 minutes. Here is the track-listing:

VOIVOD – “Post Society - EP”
1. Post Society (06:17)
2. Forever Mountain (05:12)
3. Fall (06:42)
4. We Are Connected (07:26)
5. Silver Machine (04:48)

Michel “Away” Langevin checked in to comment on the release as follows: “More songs from out in the woods! In between tours, we are steadily finding our way through recording the next album at RadicArt studio. Many riffs were composed on the bus but until the North American tour with Vektor in 2016, we will spend most of wintertime in Montreal writing another batch of material. Meanwhile, we hope you will enjoy this EP of good old thrash-prog-punk-metal or whatever people want to call Voïvod nowadays :)”

VOIVOD’s previously announced first leg of their next US tour in February/March 2016 with support by Vektor, as well as Eight Bells from February 6th - 287h and Black Fast from February 28th - March 5th, has recently been expanded for a few dates. Here is the updated schedule (Recent changes marked *):


VOIVOD & Vektor - US Tour 2016:
06.02.2016 Providence, RI - Fete Ballroom
07.02.2016 New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre
08.02.2016 Philadelphia, PA - Underground Arts *
09.02.2016 Morgantown, WV - Mainstage
10.02.2016 Pittsburgh, PA - Altar Bar
11.02.2016 Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony
12.02.2016 Lancaster, PA - Chameleon Club
13.02.2016 Washington, DC - Black Cat
14.02.2016 Richmond, VA - Strange Matter
16.02.2016 Raleigh, NC - Kings
18.02.2016 Charlotte, NC - Neighborhood Theatre
19.02.2016 Sanford, FL - West End Trading Co.
20.02.2016 Ybor City, FL - The Orpheum
21.02.2016 Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
22.02.2016 Knoxville, TN - The Concourse
23.02.2016 Newport, KY - Southgate House Revival *
24.02.2016 Chicago, IL - The Abbey Pub
25.02.2016 Cudahy, WI - The Metal Grill
26.02.2016 St Paul, MN - The Amsterdam
27.02.2016 Omaha, NE - Waiting Room
28.02.2016 St. Louis, MO - Firebird
29.02.2016 Louisville, KY - Zanzabar *
02.03.2016 Columbus, OH - A&R Music Bar *
03.02.2016 Ferndale, MI - The Loving Touch
04.03.2016 Toronto, ON - Mod Club *
05.03.2016 Hamilton, ON - This Ain’t Hollywood *

For the recent “Deathcrusher” tour, VOIVOD released a Split 7” EP with label-mates Napalm Death with the track “Forever Mountain” as well as Napalm Death’s exclusive track “Phonetics For The Stupefied”. This special vinyl-only release, which followed up VOIVOD’s Split 7” EP of the song “We Are Connected” with At The Gates from earlier in the year, is limited to 2.500 copies (Black: 1200x, Solid White: 300x, Transparent Red: 700x and Neon Yellow: 300x) is selling out quickly, so check for the last available copies here: http://smarturl.it/ndvCMDISTRO

VOIVOD “Target Earth” online promo links:
"Kluskap O'Kom" video clip: http://youtu.be/SyvR6kOy5p4

“Target Earth” video clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itHcrRaZhXs

“Mechanical Mind” stream: https://soundcloud.com/centurymedia/voivod-mechanical-mind

VOIVOD “Target Earth” EPK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab8Q3bCBxrU

"We Are Connected" single on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/VoivodWAC
“We Are Connected” single on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz7l9M5V5Ds

Get VOIVOD’s latest releases from CM Distro in Europe here: http://smarturl.it/VoivodCMD

VOIVOD 2015 are Snake – Vocals, Chewy – Guitar, Rocky – Bass and Away – Drums.

Stay tuned for more VOIVOD news and audio samples of the upcoming Post Society EP soon!

VOIVOD online:
http://www.voivod.com/
http://www.facebook.com/Voivod

Century Media Records online:
http://www.centurymedia.com/
http://www.youtube.com/centurymedia
http://twitter.com/centurymediaeu
http://www.facebook.com/centurymedia

Century Media webshop:
http://www.cmdistro.com/

















VIDEO BELOW: VOIVOD: "POST SOCIETY" (COURTESY OF CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS):


Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-