by Bram Teitelman | Dec 22, 2011 | Touring
When Tool takes to the road next month, they’ll continue with their trend of having great openers. We’d reported that Intronaut was leaked as an opener earlier this week, and it looks like that’s confirmed. However, they’ll also be joined by...
by Zach Shaw | Sep 2, 2011 | Festivals
We still have another 9 months until the next Maryland Deathfest. And yet now we know the entire lineup for the four day festival. The festival has confirmed that Dying Fetus, Agalloch, Brujeria, Archgoat, YOB, Unanimated, Morgion, Rorschach, Needful Things, Die...
by Bram Teitelman | Aug 24, 2011 | Metal By Numbers
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. While Breaking Up Benjamin have the top rock debut (no, we’re not counting Blue October, who debuted in the top ten), the top metal debut belongs to Chimaira,...
by Metal Insider | Aug 16, 2011 | Releases
Very few bands have dealt with half of their lineup leaving in the space of a few months. One member leaving is difficult, but manageable. Dealing with two departures is considerably harder, and most bands would need considerable help from friends and a lot of good...
by Zach Shaw | Jun 15, 2011 | News Ticker
Oregon doom trio Yob have premiered a new song called “Prepare The Ground” exclusively at Stereogum. Remember when that site was only twee indie pop? Um, neither do we.