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Spotlight Band: Interview with thrash metal rockers Crystal Shades

June 11, 2021

Just in time for the weekend, we are ready to give you an adrenaline filled punch of metal and rock with emerging rockers, Crystal Shades. This band is one you want to keep your eyes on as they are set to make their mark on the music scene. Bringing in blends of old style thrash metal and hard rock, you can’t help but bang your head, put your hands in the air and unleash your energy! We had the opportunity to exchange videos for an interview and are pleased to bring that to you here: Check out a couple of their videos here: Their new music is exactly what we need more of and now it’s time to pick up some cool merch and crank up Crystal Shades for your neighbors! The band are working on new music so make sure to head over to their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crystalshadesband Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2gGE7rRuBV1pjFxs8EPZvZ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLJIhU7DAbvSXfcisndFIUg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystal_shades_official/ Merch site: https://crystalshadesofficial.bigcartel.com/

Thrash metal band AZREAL will be heading out on tour with Devil Driver and Death Angel

December 14, 2016

Exciting tour news to share. The Thrash metal band AZREAL from Australia will be joining DevilDriver on their upcoming tour. Check out the news below: Australian thrash-groove-metal masters, AZREAL, will be joining DevilDriver, Death Angel, Winds of Plague, and the Agonist for the Bound by the Road Tour of North America beginning February 8, 2017 in Santa Ana, California. According to DevilDriver frontman Dez Fafara, “DevilDriver . . . [has] a killer set list and full production, and we are bringing some heavy, badass bands along with us! Get your tickets early and come out with some friends, ’cause this tour is going to be a monster banger!” Shawn Barusch, AZREAL’s manager stated, “I’m very excited for my band AZREAL to tour with my longtime friend Dez of DevilDriver. 2017 is going to be a big year for Azreal, and this is a great way to kick it off. This band is exciting to watch and brutal on the senses.” This will be AZREAL’s first North American tour and they are thrilled to be part of this amazing [Read More]

Check out the new video for “Brain Damage (Undead)” by new thrash band Three Thirteen ft. Randy Weitzel

October 31, 2016

The new thrash metal band Three Thirteen features Randy Weitzel (In This Moment, Blackfall) and they have just released a new music video for Brain Damage (Undead). The horror themed video is perfect to check out this Halloween! The track is from the band’s upcoming album Dawn of the Shred which is slated for release later this year, and the video was directed by renowned music video director Matt Zane (Zakk Wylde, John 5, Run DMC, Orgy, Dope, Wayne Static, Blackfall). The album is available for pre-order now on Phantom Republic’s website. Check out the video here: Randy Weitzel, Vocalist/Guitarist comments, Two things that shaped and influenced my style beginning when I was younger were thrash metal and horror movies from the eighties. For the ‘Brain Damage’ video, I wanted to capture the humor and campy vibe of movies like Return of the Living Dead and Evil Dead 2. I came up with the concept to compliment the music, and Matt took my ideas, ran with them, and made it all happen with ease.” Weitzel adds, “The album Dawn [Read More]

Havok announces the addition of bassist Nick Schendzielos

September 22, 2015

Denver, Colorado thrash maniacs HAVOK have announced the addition of bassist Nick Schendzielos (Job For A Cowboy, Cephalic Carnage) after parting ways with Mike Leon. Leon, who spent two years with HAVOK and appeared on the band’s 2013 release Unnatural Selection, will be joining metal icons SOULFLY on their upcoming North American tour. HAVOK vocalist/guitarist David Sanchez comments on Mike’s departure, “Mike is an amazing musician and rock-solid performer! I would like to thank him for lending his talent to the band for two years. I will always love the music he writes and appreciate his abilities.” The newly indoctrinated Schendzielos will record bass on HAVOK’s upcoming fourth studio album and take part in the band’s upcoming North American headlining tour. The bassist said this about joining the band, “I’m incredibly excited to be working with Havok. Been friends with the dudes forever, always have a blast with ’em, and now I get to thrash with ’em! I have big shoes to fill…Mike is a really, really solid player, but I think my playing style will [Read More]

TORNADO release video for Black President, title track of their new album

May 12, 2015

The bad ass thrash/glam metal band TORNADO from Finland have just released a new music video for their title track of their new album, Black President. The album “Black President” available digitally on June 1st through WormHoleDeath – Dreamcell 11 and out in Japan in July via Wormholedeath , Japan. Check out the new song here: Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Band Members: Superstar Joey Severance – Vocals Tommy Shred – Lead Guitar Tim Damion – Lead Guitar Henry Steel – Bass Niko McNasty – Drums Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tornadofinland

Montreal Metal thrashers MUTANK announce more Canada tour dates

March 31, 2015

Montreal metal thrashers MUTANK announce more tour dates for Ontario and Quebec. MUTANK was the Wacken Metal Battle Canada champions and they are ready to add more dates to for everyone to check them out live. They are touring in support of their latest album M.E.C.H. Metal, which is available on audio cassette and free digital download here . Check the dates below for the upcoming shows: April 24 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar w/ Kruhl, Murtenscythe, Massacrity – Event and ticket info here. April 25 – Ottawa, ON – Cafe Dekcuf w/ Smirking Revenge – Event and ticket info here. May 9 – Sherbrooke, QC – Bar Le Magog w/ Dealer, Cross Bones, Sights of War – Event and tick info here. May 22 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar w/ Night Demon, Caym, Meet The Mailman – Event and ticket info here. May 23 – Ottawa, ON – Cafe Dekcuf w/ Accursed Creation, Volatile, Sludgehammer – Event and ticket info here. MUTANK deliver music that will have you headbanging and moshing in no [Read More]

Dead Asylum release new video for Forgotten Sacrifice

March 30, 2015

Metal/thrash band Dead Asylum have just released a new music video for their song, Forgotten Sacrifice. The dark video was directed and produced by Joshua Keith Young who comments, “The creative team wanted to make sure the video told a story but embodied the band’s personality as well. ‘Forgotten Sacrifice’ does a great job of featuring the band while telling a captivating and dramatic story that will affect people on an emotional level. Those words don’t often come to mind when describing a metal video, but the cast and crew are confident that when viewers see what’s being held captive in a barren dog crate, they’ll likely feel the same.” The video is dark and suspenseful with great visuals and a storyline that captures the band’s headbanging message in support of their debut album ‘General Carnage’ released in 2013, which is available on iTunes and CD Baby. Check the video out here: Vocalist/Guitarist Mike Lister comments, “We had a disturbingly fun time filming the video. All the actors and crew were great and unbelievably professional. Josh [Read More]