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Staff pick
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Last Chance To Reason - Level 3
Progressocore
More than two years ago I highlighted the second level and now I'm back trying to serve as a pointer for this underrated album. With the disappointing new Cynic effort I find myself constantly returning to here, filling the void. Bye bye breakdowns, it appears the band is trying to distance themselves from the "core" label and present a more mature, intention-driven output. The cheese may be gone, but the fun remains the same. Subdued synths are more poignant when compared to 2, with the end result being a more balanced sound.
Cynic != new Cynic;
If Cynic || Between The Buried And Me || Protest The Hero rings true to you, listen to this album.
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Legendary thrashers Testament have received a lot of backlash after their headlining performance at Kukar Rockin' Fest 2014 in Tenggarong, Indonesia on March 9th. There was an incident involving Testament and the Indonesian band Power Metal, who performed before them. According to a report, Testament's stage crew pulled the plug on Power Metal's cables from their amps during their third song. Chuck Billy appeared on stage and the Indonesian band stepped down. The crowd was upset and sat down during Testament's performance that ended up being cut short. They left the stage and... (by akbarmayat) Read more ›› |
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Manowar have cancelled their performance at Germany's Legacy Open Air. Their management explained that the promoter could not meet the financial obligations, and the band will not be able to perform if it can't deliver the production standards the fans expect. (by BloodTears) Read more ›› |
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Death metallers Massacre are about to release their comeback album Back From Beyond. To whet your appetite even more, the Americans have premiered a new animated video for the title track "Back From Beyond". The video for "Back From Beyond" was directed by Doug Cook and animated by Nick Johnson and Ryder McLean. All you have to do is enjoy it below. (by BloodTears) Read more ›› |
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US group Converge will return to Europe in August with support from Swedes Martyrdöd and Okkultokrati. The European trek was recently announced and also features some festival appearances. In other news, you can already listen to the entire Live At The BBC release from the band at Bandcamp. Check out the tour dates below. (by BloodTears) Read more ›› |
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Guitarist Alex Bouks has left the ranks of death metallers Incantation, currently recording their new album to follow Vanquish In Vengeance. The band announced that it is better to go separate ways even though they wish him the best. (by BloodTears) Read more ›› |
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Ahhh, the mighty Staff Picks! As most of you already know, we do not vote during the Awards, we just nominate and leave all the fun to you fine folks; well, most of the fun that is. Come on, did you really think we didn't want to argue amongst us who should receive the moniker "Staff Pick" out of our nominees? (by D.T. Metal) Read more ›› |
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The last day of the cruise was upon us and after finding those toothpicks to prop my eyes open I ventured outside. Atrocity was supposed to be playing on the Pool Deck Stage, but since they had a gig scheduled in Denver upon my return, I was just going to watch them while having my morning coffee and a smoke. And there I saw it for the first time - the weather. (by D.T. Metal) Read more ›› |
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Day three of the self-proclaimed "World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise" is the day the ship's anchor gets dropped in a pre-determined port somewhere nice and warm. Costa Maya, Mexico, a man-made cruise port about 200 plus miles south of Cancun, was the voted on destination. (by D.T. Metal) Read more ›› |
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Random album
Nydvind - Sworn To The Elders (2010)
It's amazing how your actual state of being can completely change your experience of an album. Take this Sworn To The Elders. First time I listened to it, I was tired, a bit drunk because of some beer, and I listened to it with headphones. And well, I had a fucking blast, hummed long, and raised my imaginary sword high to hail fallen warriors. Second listen, at home with my hi-fi at moderate volume, while eating. Well, it just made me drowsy and I found it waaaay to long. So, what to think...?...
(by Darkside Momo) Read more ››
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7.4
Users:
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Random trivia
Metallica
As a reaction to the PMRC language warning labels, Metallica put a sticker in the shape of a stop sign on early pressings of their 'Master of Puppets' album, that read: "The only track you probably won't want to play is "Damage, Inc." due to the multiple uses of the infamous "F" word. Otherwise, there aren't any "shits," "fucks," "pisses," "cunts," "motherfuckers," or "cocksuckers" anywhere on this record"
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