Tag Archives: Wretched

Wretched sign with Metal Blade Records

Posted by on July 22, 2023

  Wretched have officially signed with Metal Blade Records. The group will release their fifth full-length effort with the label, and more information will be revealed in the coming months.   In the meantime, the band expressed their excitement: “It is with great excitement that we announce the official return of WRETCHED! We’ve signed on […]

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Grindfeld (Wretched, Rivers of Nihil, ex-Alterbeast), a band about “nothing”

Posted by on November 13, 2018

Fans of Seinfeld and metal rejoice! In an incredible stroke of luck and genius, a band is born that will forever change the way you look at the classic show and heavy tunes. Grindfeld is the result of a deep love of perhaps the greatest sitcom ever created combined with a passion for hardcore and […]

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BTBAM, Whitechapel among first bands announced for Texas Independence Fest

Posted by on January 23, 2015

The first round of bands announced for the 2015 Texas Independence Fest was announced today, and from the looks of it, it’s already turning out to be an impressive bill. The two bands at the top of the billing are modern progressive metal kings Between The Buried and Me and deathcore champions Whitechapel. One of […]

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Battlecross have a vaccine for you

Posted by on December 9, 2014

If you’ve seen They Live, the ’80s action film starring wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper, then you’ll definitely recognize the plot of Battlecross’ new video, “My Vaccine.” In tjhe video, which loosely monitors the plot of the film, a girl puts on a pair of headphones (that are playing “My Vaccine,” natch), and is able to see messages […]

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Battlecross to help military veterans on headlining tour, Wretched and War Of Ages to support

Posted by on October 20, 2014

When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade. And no band seems to know that better right now than Detroit, Michigan’s Battlecross, who were set to hit the road throughout the month of October supporting Machine Head, Children Of Bodom, and Epica. But when the tour was postponed last month, instead of throwing their arms […]

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Havok drummer to sit out some shows

Posted by on September 4, 2014

Havok are about about to hit the road with Crowbar, Revocation and Fit For an Autopsy. However, when they do it, they’ll be doing some of it without their drummer Pete Webber. His mother was injured in an accident, so he’s doing the right thing and taking time off to be by her side. Thankfully, […]

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Photos and Recap: Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Fest in Memphis

Posted by on August 15, 2014

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival has been going for 7 years now, but this is the first year it has come to Tennessee.  For reasons I’ll get to shortly, it’s probably the last time too.  The touring festival rolled into Millington, TN (just north of Memphis) on what could only be described is the most […]

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Metal By Numbers 8/13: The charts get (God)smacked around

Posted by on August 13, 2014

Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Ah, now that’s more like it. The debuts for this week are much greater in number (and more greatly anticipated) than last week. The top debut of the week isn’t all that surprising, but […]

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Wretched talk Mayhem, evolution of sound and gore

Posted by on July 16, 2014

North Carolina’s technical, thrashy, death metal quintet Wretched has slowly been pushing their way up through the underground scene since 2005. Known for tight riffs, methodical solos and instrumental tracks weaved into each album, Wretched’s latest release Cannibal via Victory Records provides all the above and more in a solid, “cut the fat” heavy record. The album […]

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Photos: Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, 7/5/14, San Bernardino CA

Posted by on July 9, 2014

This past weekend in San Bernardino, CA, the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival kicked off in grand fashion. The festival’s seventh incarnation features headlining sets from Korn and Avenged Sevenfold, and Metal Insider contributor Rachael Mattice was on hand to capture them, along with Wretched, Asking Alexandria, Mushroomhead, and Cannibal Corpse. We’ll be bringing you […]

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