DEFEATED SANITY: ANNOUNCE FALL 2013 UK DATES

German technical death metal warriors DEFEATED SANITY have announced a fall UK tour, supports TBA.

DEFEATED SANITY unleashed "Passages into Deformity" 2/5/2013 via WILLOWTIP RECORDS.







FROM DEFEATED SANITY:
We're back in the UK for five dates this summer! \m/\m/

https://www.facebook.com/events/179802975507804/?fref=ts
Defeated Sanity head back to the UK this Summer, with support from Regurgitate Life!

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30th of August - Bristol @ TBC

31st of August - London @ Upstairs at the Garage

1st of September - Birmingham @ Scruffy Murphys 

2nd of September - Glasgow @ Stereo

3rd of September - Leeds @ The Library 

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Defeated Sanity - https://www.facebook.com/DefeatedSanity

Regurgitate Life - https://www.facebook.com/regurgitatelife

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

MACHINE HEAD: ON THE ISSUE OF LYRIC WRITING

Robb Flynn, vocalist/ rhythm guitarist of Bay area thrash warriors MACHINE HEAD has updated his blog on the issue of lyric writing.

MACHINE HEAD are currently in the studio working on the bands anticipated new release.






MACHINE HEAD  unleashed "Machine F**cking Head Live" 11/9/2012 via ROADRUNNER RECORDS.

FROM MACHINE HEAD:
THE GENERAL JOURNALS: DIARY OF A FRONTMAN... AND OTHER RAMBLINGS
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JUST A VESSEL

Been writing a lot of lyrics lately, it's been going slow, still trying to find that "thing", that "subject", that "hook" for each of the 4 finished songs we have. It can be goddamn frustrating as all hell. You write and write and write, or you freestyle over the song while playing it, hoping it "tells you something", and one day you think something clicks! You go write it down or go to sing it, and it's a mess, doesn't make any sense, doesn't go with the vibe of the song, back to the ol' drawing board. I read a quote once by Keith Richards (from back when he wrote good songs), "that when you're writing, you're just a vessel, you need to let the music pour in and out of you, go thru you". 

It's true in so many ways. 

In the past, I've written awesome, poetic lyrics for some songs before, lyrics that I was really proud of, and I just could not get them to work with the song, it just didn't "go". 

And that's where I am right now, 2 binders, half-full of cool, different, poetic lyrics that just don't "go". 
**pounds head against table** 

I woke up this morning at 6AM, wrote a whole a new set of lyrics, on a whole new subject, to the 2nd song we wrote, gonna take a pass at singing it today, no idea if it'll work. 

The one song title we have is "Beneath The Silt". In some ways, it kinda reminds me of "Elegy" from "Through The Ashes Of Empires", has a stoner-ish-vibe about it, but tuned way down to F#, and with those Machine Head trademarks, the oft-imitated oscillating high notes, ala- the beginning of "Ten Ton Hammer". It's a cool song, different, pretty straight ahead for us, and short by Machine Head standards 4 and 1/2 minutes (LOL!)

Been finishing up some rough demos that we are recording in our Jam Room, laying down guitar tracks, been jamming thru some new ENGL amps, checked out a Powerball II and their new amp the Savage 120, the Savage 120 is B-R-U-T-A-L! Not digging the Powerball II. Also, going to check out a new Prototype from Randall today called the Thrasher, it was designed by Mike Fortin who is known in amp circles as somewhat of a Mod God (for all the non-musos that means: a god of amp modifications, LOL). Been playing them through the non-jumbo, traditional, straight Mesa Boogie cabinets, it's hard to beat the Boogie cabinet, so fucking TIGHT! It almost adds a pre-mixed expensiveness to any amp once you mic it up.

Got a good chunk of guitars done, will finish those up today before it gets broken down for tomorrow. Got a good chunk of bass done too on the demos, Phil has been laying down the bass tracks so far and it's gone really well, he's got a lot of cool ideas, locking in with Dave's insanely awesome drum beats.

Today is the last day for tracking guitars on the demo as we're getting ready to begin try-outs tomorrow (Friday). Got 8 guys lined up so far, some "known" guys, some dudes who are under the radar, all have touring / stage experience. It's exciting in some ways, and weird in others, I never thought I'd be going through this process again, and it fucks with my head from time to time. 

It's just a fill-in slot for Mayhem, but these guys have to deliver on several levels, they got a bit of big shoe to fill, the dude who used to be onstage left was a presence, so we're going to test these guys out musically, performance-wise, creatively, and see if there's any kind of chemistry there. 

I'll let you know how it goes next week.

We’re in an exciting period, that’s for sure. There’s some pressure here and there but that comes from within. Machine Head has always strived to bring our people the best of what we have. Whether it’s the music, tours, merchandise, etc. we just want to give our people what they deserve. Right now the focus is the songs, the riffs, the feel and how it all comes together. In addition to the four songs, we also have a ton of riffs ready to be put to use, not to mention all the ideas still in my head. When I look at what our collective craniums have in store for the maniacal Machine Head fan, all I can think of is this…

“We’re gonna need a bigger boat.” 

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

ITP V.013 UPDATE: MORE METAL NEWS, REVIEWS and METAL NEWS FEATURES WILL BE POSTED SOON

ITP  V.013 UPDATE:

Working on ITP V.013 NEWS FEATURES (yes, I really am, send me news and tour dates via FB) and personal stuff.

ITP V.013 covers TROO METAL,. 

NOTES FROM THE EXTREME METAL UNDERGROUND will be posted this coming weekend.



Yes, ITP V.013 REVIEWs (and other features) will return soon it's just I'm just working on the long belated  NOTES FROM THE EXTREME METAL UNDERGROUND and another project as I'm somehow a few months delinquent on.

ITP V.013 is working on NOTES FROM THE EXTREME METAL UNDERGROUND PART ONE (death, thrash and grind metal news and SPRING/EARLY SUMMER 2013 TOUR DATES as that will be posted sometime early MAY, sorry I'm busy. 

As ITP stated last week, ITP REVIEWS and NEW FEATURES depends upon TIME, and all ITP REVIEWS, (a month after posting, sans the MUSIC) will be licensed CREATIVE COMMONS from now on. 

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Also, ITP V.013 NEWS FEATURES NOTES FROM THE EXTREME METAL UNDERGROUND (death, thrash and grind metal news and 2013 tour dates), DAMNED IN BLACK (black metal news and   SPRING/EARLY SUMMER 2013 rituals) and HUMANITY IS DOOMED (Traditional, stoner, death, funeral doom and experimental metal news and 2013 SPRING EARLY SUMMER/

EARLY SPRING tour dates) will be posted by EARLY MAY 2013. 

ITP V.012 will also post ITP V.013:  UNCOVERED OR THE ART OF DANCE the other of the two metal features in MAY 2013. 

ITP's author will be working on another project, so be patient as it's been a while since I've worked on that. 

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BEASTIE BOYS: Brooklyn Heights playground to be renamed after late Beastie Boy Adam Yauch

The NY POST reports that  a BROOKLYN HEIGHTS playground will be named after late BEASTIE BOYS member ADAM YAUCH.

The PALMETTO playground on State Street, Brooklyn, NYC will be named after ADAM (MCA)

 YAUCH whom passed away from complications of cancer 5/4/2012.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/brooklyn_heights_playground_adam_r0qIfSoFdBSt8WeUSm1sWI

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

PORTAL: ANNOUNCE FALL 2013 JAPANESE TOUR

Australian blackened atmospheric death metal warriors PORTAL have announced a fall 2013 JAPANESE TOUR.


PORTAL unleashed "Vexovoid"  2/29/2013 via PROFOUND LORE RECORDS.

ITP V.09 REVIEW: PORTAL: SWARTH:

http://spak-individualthoughtpatterns.blogspot.com/2009/10/itp-review-portal-swarth.html

FROM PORTAL:

Japanese dates in November.

Road to Hell Booking presents
【PORTAL(Aus) x COHOL Japant Tour 2013】

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We proudly announce to excute Japan tour with
the darkest priest "PORTAL" from Australia in this
November!

They will cover our land by the strong mist of darkness.
Check each detail of rites...

28th, Nov @CONPASS, Osaka w/Vampillia
29th, Nov @Earthdom, Tokyo w/TBA.
30th, Nov @ERA, Tokyo w/ENDON

More info to be announced soon...

+PORTAL Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/PORTALDEATH

+COHOL website : http://www.cohol.info/

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

EISTNAFLUG FESTIVAL 2013 10 - 13th of July in Neskaupstadur, Reykjavík, ICELAND CONFIRM: SOLSTAFIR, RED FANG, HELL HORSE, THE PSYKE PROJECT, SKALMOLD, WE MADE GOD and many more rock and metal bands.

Promoters for the 2013 edition of EISTNAFLUG FESTIVAL, set to take place 10 - 13th of July in Neskaupstadur, Reykjavík, ICELAND have confirmed SOLSTAFIR, RED FANG, HELL HORSE,  THE PSYKE PROJECT, SKALMOLD, WE MADE GOD and many more rock and metal bands.

FROM EISTNAFLUG FESTIVAL ICELAND:

The roster for 2013 is full. You can start sending in your applications for Eistnaflug 2014 on September 1st. Further instructions for applying will be posted. 


"We had a great time at the festival, everyone was really nice and the surrounding scenery was refreshing after the long travel! The show was amazing with a great reaction from the fans which made us happy to be there, and a very, very professional crew of people on hand to the say the least. We loved it and can't wait to come back again."

-Shane Embury of Napalm Death


Triptykon headlining the Eistnaflug Festival, Iceland, on July 9, 2011. One of the most extraordinary concerts this band has ever been granted to play, one of the most extraordinary locations this band has ever had the chance to visit, and one of the most extraordinary audiences this band has ever had the fortune to experience. 

- Tom G. Warrior of Triptykon

I went there to attend the mighty Eistnaflug festival, and I have to tell you your life isn't complete until you do so yourself. Roadburn aside, I can't think of a three day festival where people, both regular festival-goers and everyone in the organization and bands, are nice, polite, spectacularly dedicated to the bands and just generally a great bunch to be with. Forget all preconceptions you might have about Icelandic people being cold or distant or isolated or any other shit we tend to think about countries we don't know - they're warm, they're friendly, they're hospitable, they come up to you to chat if you're alone, they hug you, they're impressively knowledgeable about music, and they're also a wild bunch when bands are playing. 

- José Carlos Santos, Terrorizer

Wednesday - 10.07 2013 19:00 – 19:15  Dimma 19:30 – 20:15  Sólstafir 20:30 – 21:45  Skálmöld Thursday - 11.07 2013 14:50 – 15:20  AMFJ 15:35 – 15:55  Hindurvættir 16:10 – 16:30  Trust the Lies 16:45 – 17:10  Norn 17:25 – 17:50  Logn 18:05 – 18:35  Blood Feud 18:50 – 19:20  Saktmóðigur 19:35 – 20:15  Hamferð 20:30 – 21:10  Helhorse 21:25 – 22:05  Innvortis 22:20 – 23:00  Momentum 23:15 – 00:00  Dimma 00:15 – 01:15  Plastic Gods

Friday - 12.07 2013 14:05 – 14:25  Klikk 14:40 – 15:05  Azoic 15:20 – 15:50  Earth Divide 16:05 – 16:30  Moldun 16:45 – 17:15  Ophidian I 17:30 – 18:00  Morðingjarnir 18:15 – 18:45  Potentiam 19:00 – 19:30  Dead Sea Apple 19:45 – 20:15  Ojba Rasta 20:30 – 21:10  Contradiction 21:25 – 22:00  Legend 22:15 – 22:50  Angist 23:05 – 23:55  Agent fresco 00:10 – 01:10  The Psyke Project 01:25               Skálmöld

Saturday - 13.07 2013 14:20 – 14:45  Love Demons 15:00 – 15:25  Rekkverk 14:40 – 16:10  We Made God 16:25 – 16:55  Whorls 17:10 – 17:40  Malignant Mist 17:55 – 18:25  Kontinuum 18:40 – 19:10  Bootlegs 19:25 – 20:05  Endless Dark 20:20 – 21:00  The Vintage Caravan 21:15 – 21:55  Singapore Sling 22:10 – 22:40  Muck 22:55 – 23:55  Red Fang 00:10 – 01:30  Sólstafir 01:45 – 02.45  Brain Police 03:00 – 05:00  Dj Töfri

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