In the three years since their last release, the Swedish band Thyrfing has undergone some lineup changes. Gone are vocalist Thomas Väänänen and guitarist Henrik Svegsjö. The band decided to stick with a single guitarist, and added Jens Ryden (Naglfar) as their new vocalist. Read the rest of this entry »

Cattle Decapitation is not your typical extreme band. Their music is as brutal as it gets, but the band has a political and social agenda more typical of a punk band. Their pro-animal and anti-human lyrics and cover art can be outrageous, but their gore and shock focuses on different subjects than the usual death metal/grind outfit. Read the rest of this entry »

Artist: Black Sabbath

Label: Rhino Records (USA)

Genre: Heavy Metal
Album Description: Black Sabbath: Ronnie James Dio (vocals); Tony Iommi (guitar); Vinny Appice, Bill Ward (drums); Geezer Butler.

Audio Mixer: Mack.

Arrangers: Geezer Butler; Ronnie James Dio; Bill Ward.Black Sabbath: Ronnie James Dio (vocals); Tony Iommi (guitar); Vinny Appice, Bill Ward (drums); Geezer Butler. Read the rest of this entry »

The Bottom Line
Business as usual for tech grind savants with a new bass player and a couple of album-end surprises. * Customary precision played at hyperspeed.
* “A Murder to Child” reveals a new dimension to this group’s considerable talent. Read the rest of this entry »

Opeth was formed in Sweden in 1990 by guitarist Mikael Akerfeldt and vocalist David Isberg. They were joined by drummer Anders Nordin, bassist Nick Doring and guitarist Andreas Dimeo. There were a few lineup changes and by the time they recording their debut album the bassist was Johan DeFarfalla and guitarist Peter Lindgren. Isberg had also exited and Akerfeldt took over the vocal duties. Their debut album Orchid was released in 1995. Read the rest of this entry »

Napalm Death vocalist Mark “Barney” Greenway is almost as well known for his provocative opinions as he is for his distinct voice. The English grind legends just released their 13th studio album Time Waits For No Slave, which has garnered exceptional reviews. Read the rest of this entry »

If February is any indication, 2009 will be a great year for metal. Outstanding releases from veterans like Cannibal Corpse and Napalm Death along with new bands like Luna Mortis made February a strong month. Topping this month’s list is the latest from metal juggernauts Lamb Of God. Read the rest of this entry »

Is the full-length debut from Wisconsin’s Luna Mortis. It was produced by Jason Suecof, who also produced the four song demo they shopped to labels. Their sound isn’t easy to pigeonhole, with elements of progressive metal, death metal and other genres. Vocalist Mary Zimmer alternates melodic singing with aggressive yelling. Zimmer gives us the scoop on the making of the CD, the metal scene in Wisconsin, her classically trained background and many other subjects.
Chad Bowar: Give us a background of how Luna Mortis got together. Read the rest of this entry »

Formed: 2001
From: San Diego, CA, United States
Last Known Status: Active

Background

In early 2001, vocalist Tim Lambesis began writing music and lyrics for what would become As I Lay Dying. Read the rest of this entry »

Dave Mustaine has issued the following open letter to Metallica regarding their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame:

“Droogies!

“Metallica as you know has been selected to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. So, it is with much respect that I say ‘congratulations!’ Read the rest of this entry »