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ICED EARTH’s Jon Schaffer: Capitol Riot Impact and Spiritual Awakening
Jon Schaffer, the founder and guitarist of ICED EARTH, shared insights on his involvement in the U.S. Capitol riot in a recent interview. Reflecting on his political evolution, Schaffer emphasized his pro-freedom stance and the impact of figures like Ron Paul on his beliefs. He highlighted his discontent with perceived government overreach and the erosion…
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Trold Redefines Extreme Folk Metal with “I Skovens Rige
Trold, a Danish band, showcases a unique blend of extreme Folk Metal rooted in traditional elements of the genre. The genre itself encompasses a wide spectrum, ranging from melodic acts to more aggressive ones. Bands like Tuatha de Danann from Brazil and Elvenking from Italy represent the melodic side, while acts like Primordial and Suidakra…
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Medieval Demon Unleashes ‘Arcadian Witchcraft’ Black Metal Masterpiece
Hellenic metallists, MEDIEVAL DEMON, have unleashed their latest creation, “Arcadian Witchcraft,” a melodic black metal masterpiece that lives up to its anticipated intensity. Originating in Greece in 1993, the band was founded by brothers Lord Apollyon and Sirokous. Their debut album, “Demonolatria,” garnered critical acclaim upon its release in 1995, followed by a subsequent album…
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NervoChaos Unleashes 11th Album ‘Chthonic Wrath’ with Raw Power
NervoChaos, the veteran Brazilian death metal band, continues to surprise fans with their latest and 11th full-length album, Chthonic Wrath. Despite being in the music scene for 26 years, the band shows no signs of slowing down. Their recent releases have been frequent, with an album coming out every 12 months since 2021. The current…
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Swedish Metal Band Eldkraft’s Debut Album ‘Shaman’ Review
Eldkraft, a Swedish metal band, released their debut album “Shaman,” aiming to blend ancient mysticism with a modern epic sound. Drawing inspiration from Norse mythology and pagan rituals, the band’s music features complex instrumentation and grand production, setting them apart in the metal scene. Despite being a three-piece band, Eldkraft manages to deliver a strong…
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Thrall’s Aokigahara Jukai: A Lackluster Black Metal Offering
Exploring the realm of Australian black metal, one finds a diverse landscape with bands like Ruin, Gospel Of The Horns, and Deströyer 666 making their mark. Thrall emerges from this scene with their album, Aokigahara Jukai, drawing inspiration from the infamous suicide forest at the base of Mount Fuji. Official AFL Trading Card Collector Album…
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Jon Schaffer Addresses Fallout and Future of Iced Earth
Jon Schaffer, the guitarist of the renowned ’80s metal band Iced Earth, recently broke his silence in an exclusive interview following his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. Schaffer, a pivotal figure in the heavy metal scene with ties to Demons & Wizards, addressed the aftermath of his actions, which led to his subsequent…
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Coffins’ ‘The Fleshland’ Album Showcases Evolution in Extreme Metal
Coffins, a Japanese death/doom metal band, has been delivering their unique blend of music for over 17 years. Their debut album in 2005 set the tone for their career, and now, after a five-year gap, they have released ‘The Fleshland,’ showcasing their commitment to quality over quantity. Awakened from the Abyss | $30.12 The album…
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Thrash Metal Icons: Most Collected Albums Revealed
Thrash metal has carved a unique niche in the realm of heavy metal music, with bands like Anthrax, Death Angel, Exodus, Kreator, Megadeth, Metallica, Municipal Waste, Overkill, Sepultura, Slayer, and Testament leading the charge. These iconic bands have left an indelible mark on the metal scene, and their albums continue to resonate with collectors and…
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Mastodon’s ‘Leviathan’: Metal Masterpiece Inspired by ‘Moby Dick
Mastodon’s ‘Leviathan’ album is a monumental work inspired by Herman Melville’s ‘Moby Dick’, showcasing the band’s evolution into a conceptually rich sludge metal powerhouse akin to Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’. Leviathan (Cd/Dvd-A) | $39.57 The band’s roots in Atlanta’s underground metal scene set the stage for their meteoric rise, with members Troy…
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High on Fire ignites European metal tour with Necrot
High on Fire has announced an extensive European tour set to ignite stages across the continent this October and November. The tour will kick off in Maastricht, Netherlands, on October 25 and wrap up in Istanbul, Turkey, on November 16, with notable appearances at prominent European festivals like Samhain Festival, Bruges is Doomed, and Damnation…
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Inhuman Condition Unveils Dark Single from ‘Mind Trap’ Album
Inhuman Condition, a band comprising Jeramie Kling, Taylor Nordberg, and Terry Butler, has released a new single titled “The Betterment Plan” as a preview of their upcoming album “Mind Trap.” The band members, known for their roles in Overkill, Deicide, and Obituary respectively, have combined their talents to create a track that encapsulates the essence…
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Morbid Angel’s ‘Domination’: A Metal Legacy Resonating Through Time
Morbid Angel’s ‘Domination’ album, released in 1995, stands as a pivotal moment in the band’s history, sparking both admiration and controversy among fans and critics. This era marked a significant shift in the metal landscape, with major labels showing fleeting interest in the death metal genre before veering towards other musical styles. The album’s blacklight…
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Brandon Ellis Joins Cannibal Corpse for U.S. Tour
Cannibal Corpse has recently announced a lineup change for their upcoming U.S. tour, revealing that guitarist Rob Barrett will not be joining them on the road. However, the veteran death metal band has secured a familiar face to step in and handle the guitar duties during the tour. The Official Cannibal Corpse Colouring Book |…
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Krisiun Unveils 12th Album ‘Mortem Solis’ in Metal Scene
Originating in the 1990s, Brazilian Death Metal band Krisiun was founded by brothers Alex Camargo, Max Kolesne, and Moyses Kolesne. Over the years, the band has built a strong presence in the metal scene, embarking on extensive tours across South America, North America, and Europe, sharing stages with renowned acts like Unleashed, Belphegor, Imolation, and…
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Evilcult: Brazilian Thrash Metal Band Defies Norms with Debut Album
Brazilian thrash metal band Evilcult, founded by Lucas “From Hell” in 2016, emerged from Bento Gonçalves with a unique sound inspired by Black Metal, Speed Metal, and Old School Thrash Metal. Influenced by iconic bands like Venom, Bathory, and Sarcófago, Evilcult released their debut album “At the Darkest Night” earlier this year, marking a significant…
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Les Enfants de Dagon Signs with Sliptrick Records for Debut
French metal group Les Enfants de Dagon has recently signed with Sliptrick Records, marking a significant milestone in their musical journey. The band, comprising seven talented musicians, embarked on this project in mid-2019, aiming to create a unique blend of death, black, and doom metal. Their music is characterized by a hauntingly dark atmosphere, enriched…
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Yoth Iria’s Debut EP Honors Black Metal Legacy
Yoth Iria, a band comprising renowned Hellenic musicians like The Magus from Necromantia, George Emmanuel of Lucifer’s Child, and others, has emerged as a powerhouse in the Greek black metal scene. Led by the legendary bassist Jim “Mutilator” Patsouris, the group’s debut EP “Under His Sway” showcases a blend of dark influences and a decade-long…
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Fiat Nox EP Review: Demanifestation Offers Diverse Black Metal Sounds
Fiat Nox, a German black metal band, has recently released their second EP titled “Demanifestation (Hymns of Destruction and Nothingness).” The band, influenced by acts like Dissection, Mgła, and Svartidauði, delivers thirty minutes of intense second-wave black metal. While the EP showcases some melodic elements and a fierce attitude, it falls short in consistency. Despite…
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Inferno Metal Festival 2018: Lineup Revealed with Grave Headlining
Grave, Naðra, and Dodecahedron are the latest additions to the lineup of the highly anticipated Inferno Metal Festival 2018 in Norway. The Swedish death metal veterans, Grave, are set to deliver a special “30th-anniversary old school set 1988-91” during the festival. Joining them are Icelandic black metal outfit Naðra and avant-garde black metal band Dodecahedron.…