by Bram Teitelman | Mar 4, 2015 | Current Events, News
When Jakarta governor Joko Widodo was elected President of Indonesia, it was seen as a victory for opponents of the authoritarian regimes that had traditionally ruled in the past. It was also seen as a victory for metal fans worldwide, as he became the first president...
by Seth Werkheiser | Mar 2, 2015 | News, Touring, Video
At a recent show at the Oakland Metro Opera House, in Oakland, CA, Jello Biafra joined Napalm Death on stage to sing “Nazi Punks, Fuck Off!” a song originally sang by Jello with the Dead Kennedys way back in 1981. That was the same year that Napalm Death...
by Bram Teitelman | Feb 27, 2015 | Columns, Headbangers Brawl
Earlier this week, it was revealed that Century Media is working on getting acquired by one of the big three major labels (Sony Music, Warner Music Group, and Universal). While he wouldn’t comment on how negotiations were going, label founder Robert Kampf did...
by Matt Brown | Feb 26, 2015 | Metal By Numbers
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. You might not believe this, but the highest charting metal album this week comes from a band whose name is related to the act of punching or making a fist. And that...
by Bram Teitelman | Feb 25, 2015 | Label Moves, News
Century Media has been an independent label since 1988, but according to some rumors, the label may soon be acquired by one of the big three major labels. Sony is believed to be in the lead, and founder Robert Kampf would continue to be responsible for the day-to-day...