by Metal Insider | May 18, 2015 | New Music, News, Premieres
Whether it’s because it’s the home of Relapse and Decibel, its multiple venues from small to large, or other factors, Philadelphia has always been a pretty metal city. Black metal band I am the Trireme are a proud addition to the scene. After recording...
by Metal Insider | May 14, 2015 | New Music, News, Premieres
Swedish quartet Old Man’s Will are just getting set to release their sophomore album, but from a listen to the first single from the album, this album could be carbon-dated from the early ’70s. Drawing influence from bands like Deep Purple and Free, the...
by Metal Insider | May 11, 2015 | News, Premieres
On Tuesday, May 19, Death Alley will release their debut album, Black Magick Boogieland, on Tee Pee Records. While you might not be all that familiar with the band name, the Amsterdam quartet features guitarist Oeds Beydals, formerly of The Devil’s Blood, as...
by Bram Teitelman | May 8, 2015 | New Music, News, Premieres
New York area band The FTW let you know what their attitude is as soon as you read their band name (no, it doesn’t stand for “For The Win”). Michael Dolan was well-enough known for being in surf punk band The Turbo A.C.s, but his new band is heavier,...
by Bram Teitelman | May 6, 2015 | News, Premieres, Video
[youtube]https://youtu.be/mPRfiykIKJo[/youtube] French grindcore duet Miserable Failure consist of two anonymous musicians that are united in nihilism. Make no mistake: while they’re grindcore, there are hardcore and black metal influences in their attack as...
by Bram Teitelman | May 4, 2015 | News, Premieres, Video
[youtube]https://youtu.be/5DzyPS9afGw[/youtube] When we were in town last month for the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, we got to hang out with some of New England’s more popular regional bands. Among them was My Missing Half, a Boston-based melodic...