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Is independent, unsigned, and underground metal what you seek? Weary traveller of the metal world, rest a while here. Clandestine Cuts are the best demos and EPs from these bands, the heart and soul of metal music. These musicians are slaves to their passions, and their blood keeps the metal machine…

Is independent, unsigned, and underground metal what you seek? Weary traveller of the metal world, rest a while here. Clandestine Cuts are the best demos and EPs from these bands, the heart and soul of metal music. These musicians are slaves to their passions, and their blood keeps the metal machine…

Another year, another Summer Slaughter! Always a highlight for me. Summer Slaughter promises brutal music, fun performances, and new discoveries, while the events themselves never disappoint for tattoo watching and band shirt spotting. This was the 10th Anniversary so of course it was going to be amazing.

Is independent, unsigned, and underground metal what you seek? Weary traveller of the metal world, rest a while here. Clandestine Cuts are the best demos and EPs from these bands, the heart and soul of metal music. These musicians are slaves to their passions, and their blood keeps the metal machine…

Is independent, unsigned, and underground metal what you seek? Weary traveller of the metal world, rest a while here. Clandestine Cuts are the best demos and EPs from these bands, the heart and soul of metal music. These musicians are slaves to their passions, and their blood keeps the metal machine…

Is independent, unsigned, and underground metal what you seek? Weary traveller of the metal world, rest a while here. Clandestine Cuts are the best demos and EPs from these bands, the heart and soul of metal music. These musicians are slaves to their passions, and their blood keeps the metal machine…

Back at The Fillmore - this time 8bitglitch and I were hunkered down for some death metal. Cannibal Corpse and Behemoth play with Aeon and Tribulation. I haven't had the occasion to see many bands more than once so two repeats tonight was a real treat, having seen Aeon and Cannibal Corpse at Summer…

Periphery plays San Francisco's historic Fillmore theatre with Nothing More during their USA + Canada tour before heading to Europe next month.

This year's Summer Slaughter began on a Friday night in San Francisco. A perfect city to kick off "the most extreme tour of the year." I had no idea what an epic night of metal was in store for me. A major perk of this tour is discovering new bands. Summer Slaugther has never failed to…

Three amazing bands at the end of an amazing tour. If you like dense metal in whatever form, few bands could serve it up quite like these did this night. Crushing metal, excellent atmosphere, even some practical jokes!

Is independent, unsigned, and underground metal what you seek? Weary traveler of the metal world, rest here a while. Clandestine Cuts are the best demos and EPs from these bands, the heart and soul of metal music. These musicians are slaves to their passions, and their blood keeps the metal machine alive…

Is independent, unsigned, and underground metal what you seek? Weary traveler of the metal world, rest a while here. Clandestine Cuts are the best demos and EPs from these bands, the heart and soul of metal music. These musicians are slaves to their passions, and their blood keeps the metal machine alive…

Castle rocked the American west coast before heading to Europe! Catch their tour if you can. Believe me.

Is independent, unsigned, and underground metal what you seek? Weary traveler of the metal world, rest a while here. Clandestine Cuts are the best demos and EPs from these bands, the heart and soul of metal music. These musicians are slaves to their passions, and their blood keeps the metal machine alive…

A varied line-up of bands, hoards of crazy, dedicated fans, and one of Seattle's best metal clubs. You would have never known it was a Monday. Turisas, Firewind, and Stolen Babies rocked Seattle during the Guards Of Glory tour.

Independent, unsigned, and underground metal lives here. Clandestine Cuts are the best demos and EPs from these bands, the heart and soul of metal music. They're slaves to their passions, and their blood keeps the metal machine alive and turning. Support them with a simple listen - and hear something…

Monday, February 11, 2013 saw Royal Thunder and Ancient VVisdom's North American tour come to The Highline in Seattle. They're currently supporting Pallbearer and Enslaved, and will continue their own touring through March. If you're in the US or Canada be sure to catch this perfectly…

Independent, unsigned, and underground metal lives here. Clandestine Cuts are the best demos and EPs from these bands, the heart and soul of all genres of metal music. They're slaves to their passions, and their blood keeps the metal machine alive and turning. Registered Metal Storm users can vote…

And thus it begins. The 2012 Metal Storm Awards are almost upon us. In a little over a week we'll open the MSA voting and you readers will be able to crown THE BEST albums. Stay tuned for the feast of excellent music to be laid before you. Can you feel the tension in the air? Before that happens,…

Yee-haw cowgirls and cowboys. This here is the return of the Re-issue Round-up Rodeo. Metal Storm's review focus is primarily on new releases from around the globe. However, more and more labels and artists seem to be re-issuing quality albums that we old folks might have missed out on back in the…

Independent, unsigned, and underground metal lives here. Clandestine Cuts are the best demos and EPs from these bands, the heart and soul of metal music. They're slaves to their passions, and their blood keeps the metal machine alive and turning. Support them with a simple listen. Readers: EXERCISE…

Here at the Clandestine Cuts we showcase the best demos and EPs from our favorite up-and-coming bands. Hear some awesome new music and support indie metal: it's the root of all that is good.

Do you like new music? Do you like... excellent new music? Do you like untainted, underground metal? If you answered yes to any of these questions then rejoice: your new music dealers are back with your fix of the best new demos and EPs that you've been so hungry for. One day, remember, you heard…

Each month we scour the globe for the best demos and EPs from new and unsigned band who are keeping metal alive from the underground on up. Feeling disappointed with the current state of metal? Check out the music below and let these bands brighten your day. Registered users: vote in the poll for which…

After a brief hiatus the Clandestine Cuts kids are back with new music for you hungry masses. So, bask in the glory of free tunes and support these bands that are keeping metal alive. Support them by liking them on facebook, buying a t-shirt, going to their shows and screaming like the lunatics you are.

Seriously, who doesn't love demos? The uncool kids, that's who. You, clearly, are part of the in-crowd since you're here listening to awesome new metal each month. You're so in the know. Chicks dig that.

Are you having fun voting for Clandestine Cut of the Year in the 2011 Metal Storm Awards? Remember, YOU picked those nominations, so congratulate yourself on excellent taste in metal. And if you hear some great new music today, vote in the poll below this article and look for theses demos and EPs next…

Welcome to the final 2011 installment of Clandestine Cuts. By now you have come to expect some of the choicest new metal demos and EPs to be featured here. Something you like? Vote in the poll. When you vote you're endorsing a possible candidate for Clandestine Cut Of The Year, part of the 2011…

Your favorite part of the month has finally arrived and we bring you a delicious variety of up-and-coming bands. Support the heart and soul of the metal scene and give these guys a listen NOW before they hit the big time. Then you can say you knew them when. Don't forget to vote at the end of the…

Is independent, unsigned, and underground metal what you seek? Weary traveller of the metal world, rest a while here. Clandestine Cuts are the best demos and EPs from these bands, the heart and soul of metal music. These musicians are slaves to their passions, and their blood keeps the metal machine…