by Zach Shaw | May 10, 2012 | Releases
The late Chuck Schuldiner is best known creating Death. But before Death officially came to be, there was Mantas. And on June 19, Relapse Records will be re-releasing Mantas’ recordings as part of one compilation. Death By Metal will include Mantas’ first two demos...
by Zach Shaw | May 8, 2012 | Touring
The Death To All Tour, a seven date trek in honor of the late Chuck Schuldiner, was already looking pretty awesome. The tour already promised appearances from former members of Death, special guest vocalists, and opening slots from Atheist and Gorguts. Now, Death To...
by Zach Shaw | May 2, 2012 | That's Unfortunate
Though he may not be touring with Fear Factory any more, drummer Gene Hoglan has been keeping quite busy. Lately the “Atomic Clock” has been filling in on drums for Testament (and will soon take part in the Death To All Tour). However, during their recent stop in...
by Zach Shaw | Apr 11, 2012 | Festivals
Yesterday, it was revealed that drummer (and Howard Stern contributor) Richard Christy’s band had been added to the lineup of Metallica’s Orion Music & More festival. While the festival has yet to release a statement about the new addition, we reached out to...
by Metal Insider | Apr 4, 2012 | Unsigned & Streamed
Why should major label bands be the only ones who get love? Unsigned & Streamed is a new column where we stream a song from an unsigned band we at Metal Insider really dig. This week, we’re excited to showcase Raleigh, NC’s Outliar. Formed in 2004, this four piece...