Monthly Archives: March 2019

As I Lay Dying have been in the studio

Posted by on March 29, 2019

Based on a recent Instagram post, it appears that As I Lay Dying has been in the studio working on new material. The post shows drummer Jordan Mancino behind his kit at Signature Sound Studio with the caption “Drum Tracking ✔️“. The last taste of new music we bit into was “My Own Grave” last year. As […]

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Video Premiere: Sludgehammer – “Climatic Death”

Posted by on March 29, 2019

Sludgehammer are getting ready for the arrival of their sophomore full-length effort, Antechamber, which will be released on April 12th. The follow-up to 2016’s The Fallen Sun shows a more matured direction from the Toronto metallers. The group described the process: “The whole process has been trial by fire. We bring what we have to the table […]

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Lamb of God to release “Ashes Of The Wake – 15th Anniversary Edition”

Posted by on March 29, 2019

Lamb of God’s Ashes of the Wake turned 15 years old this year and to celebrate the band will be releasing a special anniversary edition. The re-release will include a double-vinyl with four non-LP tracks, including the B-Side “Another Nail For Your Coffin” and three previously unreleased demos. Each double vinyl will be paired with a download […]

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Requiem for the Trocadero

Posted by on March 29, 2019

It’s old news by now – Philly concert venue The Trocadero is closing for good in May. The Chinatown venue will fade into the annals of Philly history, like other venues have done and will continue to do around the country. And sure, since companies like AEG and Live Nation have expanded into Philly with […]

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Devin Townsend “Empath” a review

Posted by on March 29, 2019

Devin Townsend is a Canadian musician, songwriter and producer. For those in the know, Empath is an eagerly awaited addition to his current 17 album catalog. For those new to Devin Townsend, Empath maybe somewhat of a mystery, a glorious mystery to be unraveled over the course of many, many, many listens. There is no genre or category […]

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New & Noteworthy: March 29th, 2019 – Howdilly Newdilly

Posted by on March 29, 2019

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week brings us new music from Devin Townsend, Whitechapel, and more! You can check out the last New & Noteworthy here, and the latest sales numbers in Metal By Numbers. Be […]

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Ozzy Osbourne soon to be Sir Ozzy Osbourne

Posted by on March 28, 2019

A petition has surfaced on Change.org to have the prince of darkness knighted. Sir Ozzy Osbourne could become a reality if petition author Helen Maidiotis receives the support of the 5000 the fans that she needs (and the support has exceeded). Maidiotis feels that due to his contribution in music, both as a member of the […]

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Watch official trailer of Ronnie James Dio hologram tour

Posted by on March 28, 2019

Although Ronnie James Dio is sadly no longer with us after losing his battle with cancer in 2010, the greatest voice in heavy metal history lives on! The Dio Returns Tour has just been announced! You can see the trailer for the trek below. While the visual part of the tour will be made possible […]

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Vltimas streaming debut album ahead of release date

Posted by on March 28, 2019

Vltimas, the project featuring ex-Mayhem guitarist Rune “Blasphemer” Eriksen, former Morbid Angel frontman David Vincent, and Cryptopsy drummer Flo Mounier’s debut album Something Wicked Marches In will be released tomorrow (29th) via Season of Mist. Today (28th) the group has teamed up with Metal Injection to stream ahead of the record’s release. We’ve already shared […]

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Whitechapel streaming ‘The Valley’ ahead of release date

Posted by on March 28, 2019

Whitechapel’s new album The Valley will be released tomorrow (29th) via Metal Blade Records. Today (28th), the group are streaming the album in full ahead of its arrival. Next month, Whitechapel will be teaming up with Dying Fetus on a co-headlining run for this year’s Chaos and Carnage. Check out the tour dates here. Listen […]

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