Good Luck Playing That Sword Cassette Now

Posted by Bram Teitelman on December 10, 2012

If you have a car from the early ’90s, a stereo system from the ’80s, or a boombox, you’re in luck. If not, then you might want to stock up on a portable cassette player to play that limited edition Sword cassette. Sony has announced that they’ll be discontinuing the production of their latest cassette […]

Cassettes Officially Passe, CDs Next?

Posted by Zach Shaw on February 7, 2011

The New York Times is reporting news that you probably already knew if you’re old enough to even remember using one: the car cassette deck is next to non-existent. New research has found that the last new car to be factory-equipped with a cassette deck in the dashboard was a 2010 Lexus. This really shouldn’t […]

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Host unveil “My Only Escape” video
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Trivium cover Heaven Shall Burn’s “Implore The Darken Sky”
Trivium have surprised their fans by releasing a cover of Heaven Shall Burn’s “Implore the Darken Sky.” The cover is featured on a split 7” that the group will be selling throughout their European tour. Vocalist/guitarist Matthew K. Heafy comments: “In the early days of Trivium, back when we were discovering the many […]
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Good Luck Playing That Sword Cassette Now

Cassettes Officially Passe, CDs Next?

Sortilège share new song “Derrière les Portes de Babylone”

Firstborne drop “Intercontinental Champions” video

Tarja’s Outlanders drop new single “We Own This Sky” featuring Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal

Host unveil “My Only Escape” video

Trivium cover Heaven Shall Burn’s “Implore The Darken Sky”