Letheria are a hardcore thrash band from Finland. Formed in 1998 these guys have released seven demo’s, three E.P’s and now finally a full length album, Death Principle, only the 20 years later! At first I’m finding it hard to work out what it is Letheria are about. The first …
Read More »The Last Band – Hisingen
There’s something unreserved about post-hardcore rock outfit The Last Band, who hail from Gothenburg Sweden. Hisingen their third album is accomplished but there’s a rawness to the 11 tracks which are brutally honest about the world as they see it, and they want to share that with you, ‘animals of …
Read More »Overkill Announces New Drummer Jason Bittner
Announce New Drummer JASON BITTNER! Legendary New Jersey thrashers, OVERKILL, have kept the machine running strong in 2017 with the release of their highly-acclaimed eighteenth album, ‘The Grinding Wheel’, as well as adding another US tour under their belts. Today, the band welcomes another addition to OVERKILL’s history with their new drummer, Jason ‘Sticks’ Bittner (Shadows …
Read More »Dew-Scented Announce New Drummer – Marc Dzierzon
DEW-SCENTED Announces New Drummer! European Tour with FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Kicking off Shortly! Multinational Thrashers DEW-SCENTED Have Announced a New Drummer to Their Ranks. Comments singer Leif Jensen: “We are excited to announce Marc Dzierzon as new drummer for Dew-Scented. As you might have noticed, we have been going back …
Read More »Testament – Brotherhood of the Snake
Testament have always been a staple of the worldwide thrash scene, first introduced to the world supporting Anthrax in 1987. This is the 11th studio album, unfortunately their history has been fraught with continuing line-up changes, illness and the general fickleness of the music industry. Throughout this, Testament have continued …
Read More »Skeletonwitch – The Aphotic Gloom EP
‘The Aphotic Gloom’ comes three years since Skeletonwitch‘s last full-length release “Serpents Unleashed” and after the departure of vocalist Chance Garnette. There was much buzz about their new vocalist and this four track EP does indeed feature the powerhouse that is Adam Clemans of Wolvhammer fame. The EP itself is something of …
Read More »Coroner – Autopsy
It was such a rush to hear that Coroner had comeback in 2011 to play some live shows. They are one of the most lamented bands from the 80s thrash scene. Unfortunately Coroner made no promises of new material when they reformed it was enough that they were giving us …
Read More »Testament Reveal ‘Brotherhood Of The Snake’ Cover Art
TESTAMENT Reveal ‘Brotherhood Of The Snake’ Cover Art! Legendary bay area thrash metal giants TESTAMENT have revealed the cover artwork for their upcoming 12th album, ‘Brotherhood Of The Snake’, which will be released on October 28th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast. The expressional cover was created by renowned artist Eliran Kantor who also created the artwork for …
Read More »Venon Inc Announce October European Tour
VENOM INC Announce October European Tour with VITAL REMAINS and MORTUARY DRAPE VENOM INC are hitting the road for a European Tour in October with support from Death Metal legends VITAL REMAINS and Italian underground cult Black Metallers MORTUARY DRAPE. MORTUARY DRAPE are 30 years old this year and celebrating …
Read More »Wild Throne Announce UK EP, Tour Dates, & Album Release
WILD THRONE ANNOUNCE UK RELEASE OF ‘BLOOD MAKER’ EP & UK TOUR DATES IN JULY ALBUM ‘HARVEST OF DARKNESS’ FOLLOWS IN SEPTEMBER Wild Throne craft music that is as hard to describe as it is exciting to listen to. The hard-hitting and versatile Pacific Northwest metal trio offer up an …
Read More »Warfect – New Song Available – Updated Tour Dates
Warfect – New Song Available – Updated Tour Dates Time to thrash! Swedish WARFECT have unleashed a full song from their upcoming new steamroller “Scavengers”, which will be released on May 13th 2016 via Cyclone Empire. Bang your heads to “Anatomy Of Evil” The third full-length-assault was self-recorded and singer/guitar-player Fredrik …
Read More »Criminal Re-Sign to Metal Blade
Metal Blade Re-Signs Chilean Thrashers CRIMINAL We are very happy to welcome back CRIMINAL to the Metal Blade roster. CRIMINAL have released four albums in the past via Metal Blade before they moved on to different shores and are now preparing their return to the Blade with a major blast to drop in …
Read More »Slayer, Anthrax, Kvelertak – 02 Academy, Birmingham – 27/11/2015
With a society very much stuck in the epic nature of the now, tonight’s Slayer/Anthrax/Kvelertak show has been labelled as the metal event of the year by many. In a 2015 where we have already been blessed with a Slipknot/Korn tour, a Megadeth/Lamb Of God Tour and a host of …
Read More »Lost Society to Release New Album ‘Braindead’ in February 2016
To Release New Album ‘Braindead’ on February 12th 2016 Finland based ‘braindead thrash metallers’ Lost Society are very pleased to announce the publication of their third record entitled ‘Braindead’. The album is set to be released on February 12th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast. Guitarist/vocalist Samy Elbanna states: “A lot has …
Read More »Gama Bomb – Untouchable Glory
If you’ve not yet heard of Gama Bomb – where on earth have you been? These feisty Irish lads make geek cool with a sickeningly good injection of thrash. Untouchable Glory is Gama Bomb’s 5th album, and due to be released at the end of the month, on Friday, 30th …
Read More »Murashita – Inescapable Damnation EP
Inescapable Damnation, the Solo EP release from Murashita, is set to break new ground as far as solo projects go. The five track EP, due to be released on 16th October features metal giants such as David Ellefson (Megadeth), Kevin Talley (Suffocation, Six Feet Under, Chimaira), Kelly Conlon (Death, Monstrosity) …
Read More »Evile, The Voodoo Lounge, Dublin – 25/09/2015
After two years of waiting UK thrashers Evile are back in Dublin to tour their new album “Skull” and lead a night of thrash in the Irish capital. The crowd was pumped throughout the night so let’s get to this. Opening support came from Scimitar. The lads from up north …
Read More »Harlott – Proliferation
If you like your thrash metal fast, then look no further – Harlott have that covered, with their brand-spanking new release called Proliferation. The Aussies hailing from Melbourne have all the brutal assault of Slayer or Exodus with melodies not dissimilar to Annihilator. These young lads could be the answer to every old …
Read More »Saints of Death Unleash New Lyric Video ‘Revolution’
Vancouver’s Double Bassist Attack SAINTS OF DEATH Unleash New Lyric Video ‘Revolution’ & Debut Self-Titled EP Out Sept 25th Line Up – L-R – Stony Gingras – 5 String Bass / BU Vocals, Twan Holliday – 8 String Bass/Lead Vocals, Christopher James – Drums, Phil Henri – 6 String Guitar / BU Vocals (Photo Credit …
Read More »Disfago – Disfago Double 7″ Single
Who are Disfago? You may ask because I can’t find much information about the band members. What I have managed to surmise is that they are a three piece thrash/punk band based in London who have all served time, in other bands, not literally! They released a five track double …
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