Tag Archives: Encrust

Ghost B.C. burger causing controversy with Catholics over communion wafer topping

Posted by on October 3, 2013

Metal hamburgers are not a new notion of genius or tasty excess for that matter. With each burger at Kuma’s Corner in Chicago known for its rock star roots, a new 10-ounce beef burger created for Ghost B.C. isn’t causing hype so much that a metal band has spawned it, but more that it could […]

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A SXSW Guide To Metal Events

Posted by on March 8, 2013

With the interactive portion of the 27th annual SXSW festival kicking off today, downtown Austin is transforming into a shitshow of epic proportions. Literally thousands of bands, hundreds of vendors, countless other companies, and a four-story tall Doritos vending machine are transforming the usually semi-sedate streets of Austin into nine days of marketing, branding and music […]

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The Insider’s Guide to CMJ Music Marathon 2012

Posted by on October 15, 2012

The CMJ 2012 Music Marathon is nearly upon us, and as with every year, there are many awesome things happening all around New York City. As such, we realize that it’s going to be a little difficult to keep track of all the metal-related events going on, especially if planning is paired with borderline-irresponsible amounts […]

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Decrepit Birth Get Robbed In San Francisco, Forced To Drop Off Tour With Obituary

Posted by on September 28, 2012

Decrepit Birth just cannot get a break on the road. Earlier this week, the progressive death metal group’s tour van caught on fire, forcing them to acquire rental. Just a few days later, Decrepit Birth’s rental van was broken into while performing in San Francisco. As a result, the band has been forced to drop […]

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Video: Encrust’s “Engine” Is Running

Posted by on September 26, 2012

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aDJQSscYqI[/youtube] We’re big fans of Chicago death n’ rollers Encrust. In fact, we’ve liked them since they were called Hunters. The band just finished taking people by surprise on the Obituary tour, and now they’ve released a lyric video for “Engine Of Deceit.” If you’re around for CMJ, the band will be playing at the […]

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Metal Sucks, Metal Injection, 1000 Knives Announce CMJ Showcase

Posted by on September 5, 2012

Last year, Metal Sucks and Metal Injection teamed up with 1000 Knives for a pretty great CMJ party that featured, among others, Kvelertak’s first New York show. How can they outdo themselves? Well, they just announced their third annual CMJ party, taking place on Thursday, October 18 at Public Assembly in Brooklyn, and it’s going […]

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Radio Spotlight: KWVA/Eugene OR’s Thor Slaughter

Posted by on August 24, 2012

The Syndicate, Metal Insider’s parent company, is a promotion and marketing company that has championed the metal scene for almost 15 years. In our weekly Radio Spotlight, we’ll offer a look behind the scenes of metal radio from some of the stations and outlets playing metal that the Syndicate works with to spotlight the newest underground music on […]

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Radio Spotlight: WLJS/Jacksonville AL’s Billy ‘Pharaoh’ Ramsey

Posted by on July 27, 2012

The Syndicate, Metal Insider’s parent company, is a promotion and marketing company that has championed the metal scene for almost 15 years. In our weekly Radio Spotlight, we’ll offer a look behind the scenes of metal radio from some of the stations and outlets playing metal that the Syndicate works with to spotlight the newest underground music on […]

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