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Tonesofdeath.com and RED are teaming up with their metal labels to launch a FREE monthly metal show in NYC!  The first show will be Monday, May 4th at Lit Lounge and will feature artists from the world’s premier metal labels.  Then, starting June 4th the night will be the first Thursday of every month at [...]

After attending this year’s New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, as well as monitoring the festival circuit of the last few years (especially the  number “festival” events), it is clear to me that concert promoters in America, no matter how much they may be into the music, are flat out trendwhores. With the exception of [...]

Album: Ravenous
Label: Metal Blade Records
Year: 2001

God Dethroned are back with their latest blackened death metal offering, Passiondale. I have heard comparisons between this album and Bolt Thrower, which, while entirely possible, seemed slightly odd given God Dethroned’s typical sound. My initial listen confirmed that those who thought this sounded like Bolt Thrower beyond the tertiary were on crack, except for [...]

Last year, I wrote an article about the problem of illegal downloading music, and how it is hurting not only the independent metal community, but indie artists worldwide. However, in the same breathe, I also acknowledged my need to expand my horizons by downloading music while justifying this activity by actively purchasing music. For years, [...]

With a staggering economy and jobs at an all time low, the Texas hardcore lads in Fight Pretty are hoping to earn a few smiles with the free digital release of their debut album Rewiring the Human Body.
Download the whole album now via their official Myspace page (http://myspace.com/fightpretty) or at this link.
The band goes on [...]

Eluveitie have been a very busy band as of late. Having taken part in a ton of touring in North America to take advantage of this latest American interest in European folk metal, Eluveitie are already out with another release and have begun to play dates for the 2009 edition of Paganfest USA. This is [...]

Great googalimoogali! I believe we have a new wave of instrumental metal on our hands folks! Washington DC based Animals As Leaders, featuring guitarist Tosin Abasi (ex Reflux), is yet another promo I have received of an all instrumental group, and like the others I have received, this one is just as wonderful and colorful.
What [...]

That’s right, when the Relapse Records Contamination Tour rolls though Cleveland on May 6th you will be able to get into the show completely for FREE.  What’s the catch you ask?  Nothing.  All you need to so is print out the tour flyer and present it at the door when you get [...]