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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]

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TORNADO release video for David and Goliath with a great Anti-Bullying message

March 9, 2015

The bad ass thrash/glam metal band TORNADO from Finland have recently released a new music video for their stellar song, David and Goliath. If you have ever felt the insurmountable challenge of facing a bully it can be quite daunting and overwhelming. I know for me that in my most difficult times, music is always there to rescue me.  TORNADO’s new video focuses on Bullying and delivers an Anti-Bullying message.  In regards to the poignant new video, guitarist Tommy Shred comments, “The bully is always a loser. Remember that.” Check out the amazing video here: TORNADO did a superb job with the video and they are truly garnering a lot of great attention for their epic thrash/glam/metal sound that is infectiously addictive! They have also recently announced that they have signed a worldwide deal with Wormholedeath for the release of their killer new sophomore album, Black President. Stay tuned for release dates. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Band Members: Superstar Joey [Read More]

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Final Drive is our Band of the Day

February 4, 2015

Today’s Band of the Day goes to Final Drive from St. Louis, Missouri. This is one amazing band that have successfully created their own signature sound that blends southern groove with metal and thrash. Their high energy style has been incredible to catch live. Their music brings out heavy riffs, powerful intense vocals and a sound that will infect you and hook you from the first listen. They have a really cool video out for Exit Underground that I hope you check out! Final Drive is: Nathan Easter – Guitar Chris Nanney – Guitar Jordan Gaw – Vocals Alex Wheeler – Drums Ray Tucker – Bass   Genre:  Metal, Thrash, Southern Groove Metal Location: St. Louis, Missouri Feature: They have created their own signature sound that blends in thrash metal with Southern Groove. Infectious aggressive guitars, powerful vocals, heavy riffs, fierce drums. Music: Lifeswork  album through their site here: http://finaldrivemetal.com/ as well as on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lifeswork/ Song to Check out:  Run For Your Life Video to check out: Exit Underground   They recently just finished up the No Exit Tour and we look [Read More]

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TORNADO introduce new drummer and release behind the scenes video!

February 2, 2015

The bad ass thrash/glam metal band TORNADO from Finland have recently announced their new drummer, Mr. Niko McNasty. Frontman Superstar Joey Severance has issued to Metal Shock Finland, as follows: “Superstar Joey Severance of Tornado here with a little bit of news on whats going on with us. First we would like to introduce our new drummer Mr. Niko McNasty who replaces Jani Niemela who unfortunately had to leave the band due to problems in his hands. Our man Niko just got out of the Army and is ready to kick some ass. We are also proud to share a little behind the scenes clip for the making of the David and Goliath video. The song which is an anti bullying was actually filmed in a school in Kuopio, Finland and was directed by Sakari Partanen. We hope you enjoy it!” Check out the video here:   The song David and Goliath comes from their upcoming new album, Black President which is set for a 2015 release. We will see if we can bring you an [Read More]

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Thrash metallers Angelus Apatrida release lyric video

January 8, 2015

  Thrash metal band Angelus Apatrida from Spain are gearing up for their 5th studio album release. Hidden Evolution will be released released as special edition CD with an O-card packaging in its initial pressing, featuring a cover version of DEEP PURPLE’s “Highway Star” as bonus. The dates for the release are as follows: GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND / FINLAND: Friday, January 16, 2015 UK / BENELUX / FRANCE / GREECE / DENMARK / PORTUGAL / NORWAY / REST OF EUROPE: Monday, January 19, 2015 ITALY / SPAIN / POLAND: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 SWEDEN: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND: Friday, January 23, 2015 USA / CANADA: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 digital only In anticipation of the upcoming release, Angelus Apatrida have released a new lyric video for their song, Architects. Guillermo Izquierdo (Vocals/Guitars) comments about the new song, Ever since I was a kid I’ve been fascinated by astronomy, the universe, the planets and the origin of life. I’ve always considered myself very interested in the UFO phenomenon and everything involving [Read More]

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Cruel Hand announce headline tour for 2015!

November 26, 2014

Cruel Hand have just a few more dates remaining out on tour with Real Friends, Neck Deep and Have Mercy which should wrap up on November 29th in Cleveland, Ohio.  Cruel Hand have just announced dates for their headline tour set to start on January 6th, 2015 in Montreal.  The tour will feature Angel Dust and The Beautiful Ones as support. Tickets are set to go on sale this Friday at noon PST. Check the tour dates below: 1/6/15 Montreal, QC @ La Sala Rosa 1/7/15 Toronto, ON @ Parts And Labour 1/8/15 Cleveland, OH @ Now Thats Class 1/9/15 Pontiac, MI @ Pike Room 1/10/15 Chicago, Il @ Beat Kitchen 1/11/15 Lawrence, KS @ Jackpot 1/12/15 Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre 1/13/15 Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court 1/15/15 Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey 1/16/15 Eugene, OR @ Boreal 1/17/15 Oakland, CA @ Metro Sideroom w/ Chains 1/18/15 Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo w/ Chains 1/19/15 Mesa, AZ @ Nile Underground w/ Chains 1/20/15 El Paso, TX @ Electric Banana 1/21/15 Dallas, [Read More]

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KREATOR return to the home of thrash metal and tear up the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco!

November 13, 2014

We have been bringing you coverage of our coverage of Arch Enemy, Huntress and Starkill and now we present to you our coverage of …. Kreator. WOW! What a night it was to see all these great metal bands take the stage at the Regency Ballroom but especially to see the return of German thrash metal band, Kreator. It seemed everywhere I turned fans were wearing their Kreator shirts and telling stories of the times they saw them last or favorite albums, etc. The birthplace of thrash metal was the perfect setting for the return of Kreator and the crowd was fueled and ready to go. From the second Kreator hit the stage, the crowd parted and an intense mosh pit opened up and seemed to span the length of the ballroom! It was fierce and with every bad ass thrash song Kreator played, the energy increased and the mosh pit intensified to insurmountable levels. It brought me back to my vivid memories of catching local thrash bands perform at The Stone in SF long [Read More]