Review: Coshish - 'Firdous'

Coshish is a four-piece Mumbai prog/alternative rock act. After playing at various stages, they've released their debut album named "Firdous". It has been made over the last two years. This album will stand up as a very good competitor for the best rock album of the year. The tracks incorporate some heavy metal elements. The base line is very distinct, and works out well with all the tracks and adds up to the atmosphere which the band has created.First...

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NEWS: Randy Blythe Need to Step Away from Lamb of God

Randy is just saying he needs some time away from the band, which is completelyunderstandable. Blythe postedthe above photo to his Instagram along with the following text post, which details his need to step away form Lamb of God.“And so another album cycle comes to an end. This has been a very eventful, at times VERY STRESSFUL, album cycle, & it’s been about three years since we started on this one in our practice space- I need a break. Tomorrow...

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NEWS: AT THE GATES To Release First New Album In 19 Years

Swedish melodeath legends At the Gates have announced a new album At War With Reality, scheduled to be released in late 2014. It will be the band's first album after releasing their classic Slaughter of the Soul. Marking the longest gap between two studio albums in their career, At War With Reality will be their first release on Century Media Recor...

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Interview with Anarchy

Anarchy is Thrash Metal outfit formed in 2013 hailing from Pune, India. Anarchy has been playing since sept 2013. The current line-up features Aditya Swaminathan (guitars), Ameet "Teema" Kulkarni (guitars), Harshvardhan Gore (drums), Tabish Khidir (vocals) and bassist Neeraj Diwan. Short while ago we caught up with guitarist Ameet "Teema" Kulkarni and vocalist Tabish Khidir and talked about bands inception, performances, upcoming EP, future plans...

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Tony Iommi Comments on GRAMMY Win

Black Sabbath was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance" category at the 56th annual Grammy Awards.Speaking to the press at backstage guitarist Tony Iommi said:It's been a fantastic year for us. You couldn't wish for any better. It's been marvelous. We had a great time. We enjoyed doing everything — the tour, the album…and getting one of these [pointing to his Grammy awar...

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Review: The Down Troddence - 'How Are You? We Are Fine Thank You'

Formed in mid 2009 in Kannur Kerala, this Thrash/Groove/Folk metal band has spread its roots deep in the Indian scene, their debut album released on 1st January 2014 was highly anticipated after 2 singles and their latest music video release of single from the album, titled Shiva.As simple as the name, 'How Are You? We Are Fine Thank You',  the album is a beautiful piece of work from the hard-working musicians.With Munz on vocals, Advaith Mohan...

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Blackhour - 'Salvation' (Radio Version)

Blackhour is one of the popular Heavy Metal band in Islamabad,Pakistan. With enough line up changes in early years, Black Hour finally got stable in 2009. Blackhour had just released a radio version of the second original from the début album Age Of War from their 2011 dominant record.  Moreover, their live performances are also available on their official YouTube channel. Tayyab Rehman - VocalsHashim Mehmood -...

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THIS IS CORE IS PROUD TO PRESENT NAMELESS: A NEW PRODUCTION FOR THE LABEL OF GENOA

Nameless are a new formed.band, coming from Imola and signed a contract for the promotion and distribution of the debut album Ossimori, recorded by Luke Lee Josh (Forgotten Tears) in his study.Check below the tracklisting of Ossimori:01. Intro02. Prayer Don't Work03. Image04. Sympathetic05. Souffle06. Ossimori07. Explosive Cocktail08. EverybodyTheir facebook page for now-- Namel...

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NEWS: Motörhead Cancel European Tour Dates...AGAIN!

Last summer, Motörhead cancelled their European tour so that Lemmy could get better after his health issues . Well, the band rescheduled those dates for next month, but now that isn't happening either. Here's what the band posted on their Facebook page:It is with great regret that Motörhead has to announce the cancellation of their European tour, scheduled to start February, 2014.Many concerted, diligent and focused efforts were made by founding...

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Review: Sceptre - 'Age Of Calamity'

Founded in Mumbai nearly 15 years ago, in 1998, Indian Thrash Metal jewel, Sceptre, After releasing their second full length album in 2013, entitled “Age of Calamity”, which will come out exclusively at the Thrashfest to be held on February 9, 2014 in a special 15th anniversary slipcase edition.The album begins with “Solitude”, and  truly the title song says it all: a dark ambient with beautiful grim female vocals in the background,...

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Kirk Hammett talking about "Through the Never"

Kirk Hammett has been talking about Metallica's IMAX 3D concert film Through the Never. The guitarist notes that, while he thought the band made "a really, really great movie," the film was a failure at the box office because it didn't bring in casual moviegoers: We put so much time and so much effort and made sure it was.exactly the way that we.envisioned it. Our fans definitely went to movie theaters and saw.the film, but the people that we were...

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TRINERGIC official music video of "Rise of Xyrith"

IT'S FINALLY HERE!New Trinergic, and it's awe-inspiring! A melodic death metal outfit from Mumbai, just relinquished music video for incipient single,Rise Of Xyrith; directed by Aditya Jarial and track mastered by Ashwin Shriyan. The video encloses the sound of the musical composition pretty well.Members-Rahul Nair: VocalsSharang Gaikwad: GuitarsNikant Sharma: GuitarsKishan Mulani: BassEmmanuel Paul: Dr...

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PANTERA: Far Beyond Driven 20th Anniversary Edition Details Revealed

Pantera‘s iconic opus Far Beyond Driven turns 20 this year, and a special edition release is on the way to celebrate. The special edition also comes.with Far Beyond Bootleg – Live From Donington ’94 - a bonus live set featuring the Texans in their chest-beating prime. Check out the tracklist for the opus below: Far Beyond Driven: 20thAnniversary Edition TracklistDisc One – Original Album Remastered:01. Strength Beyond Strength02. Becoming03....

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NEWS: Amy Lee Expecting First Child.

Congratulations to Evanescence singer Amy Lee, who has revealed that she’s pregnant with her first child! Amy cleaned out news via her official Twitter account earlier this week. "Ok I can’t keep it a secret anymore — I’ve been working on a very special new project for 2014 — A BABY!," revealed the singer. "Josh and I are expecting! I’m so happ...

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MEMORIAL RECORDS SIGNS WARKNIFE: DETAILS ABOUT THE NEW ALBUM!

Italian Post-Hardcore band Warknife signed a deal with Memorial Records for the release of the new album entitled Amorphous, available from February 18th on all digital stores. The distribution of the physical version in Italy, UK and U.S.A. is planned for the next spring. Amorphous is a natural evolution for the band, a good mix between Post-Hardcore, Sludge and Death Metal. The first band feedback about Amorphous:Amorphous is the end of a path...

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Dave Mustaine Thinks You Don't Like Super Collider Because You Only Listened To It Once!

In a new interview with Full Metal Jackie, Mustaine embellished that Megadeth's music is too convoluted for people to get in one listen, and once you hear Super Collider multiple times, you'll enjoy it: Well, I think that with Megadeth's music, you've gotta remember the music industry right now has a lot of new writers that are in there and they don't know the history of the band. So they listen to Megadeth and they think it's, like, "These guys...

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Interview with Consecration

Consecration is Pune based Metal band formed in late 2011. Consecration have been playing at almost every gig in pune ever since. Their aim is to keep playing live. Recently we caught up withdrummer Akshay Nathwani for this little conversation regarding upcoming EP, theirmusic and many other general things.Metalhead Spotted: Greetings from Metalhead Spotted! How you all have been doing in recent times?Akshay: Greetings from Consecration it's good...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY: 'Catacombs Of The Black Vatican' Cover Art and Track Listing

The new BLACK LABEL SOCIETY studio album, "Catacombs Of The Black Vatican", will be released in Europe on April 7 via Mascot Label Group. "Catacombs Of The Black Vatican" track listing:01. Fields of Unforgiveness02. My Dying Time03. Believe04. Angel of Mercy05. Heart of Darkness06. Beyond The Down07. Scars08. Damn The Flood09. I've Gone Away10. Empty Promises11. Shades of Gray12. Dark Side of The Sun (bonus track)13. The Nomad (bonus track) Check...

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NEWS: GAMMA RAY Are Finishing a New Album

Germany's power metal titans, are currently putting the finishing touches on their 11th studio album Empire of the Undead. Keep in mind that the band's studio and rehearsal space, Hammer Studio, burned to the ground last year destroying virtually all of Gamma Ray's equipment. Gamma Ray are in a new studio right now putting the finishing touches on the album. Regarding the fire, Gamma Ray mastermind Kai Hansen had this to say: "If this could not stop...

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Review: Iced Earth - Plagues of Babylon

No matter how hard I try some times, I can never get myself to dislike Iced Earth. "Why the hell would you TRY to dislike Iced Earth, Casper?!". Well, that is because just about every good song they have is written with a formula. For fun, try singing "I see the sadness in their eyes, melancholy in their cries" over just about any song they have and you'll notice how well it fits. This put aside though (even though it is yet again the case with Plagues...

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Motörhead Manager Comments on Lemmy‘s Health

The Motörhead frontman’s health issues came up over and over during 2013. Motörhead manager Todd Singerman talked to Decibel Magazine about Lemmy’s status. Singerman says the following on Lemmy’s health: “[Lemmy's] been up and down. He’s got a really bad diabetic problem, and it changes on a daily basis. A lot of it is just fighting the bad habits, the things that he’s not supposed to do anymore. He’s stopped smoking, but he probably sneaks Jack...

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GIG ALERT: STORMBRINGER PRESENTS STORMFEST 2!

THE STORMBRINGER has taken an intiative to revive Pune's live music scene. They have organized various Gigs in Pune including StormFest and Hindi-Fusion Revolution.The aim of the StormBringer is to increase the metal scene in Pune and also help upcoming bands by giving them a platform to perform.                                           STORMFEST...

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Interview with Deadbolt

Deadbolt is a Thrash/Death metal band from Kolkata, India. They formed in 2013 when two pissed off guys met in a bar and figured out their similar influences and decide to jam. Deadbolt's music is a pure synthesis of accelerated tempos and bitty aggression. Recently we caught up with the band for this little conversation. Metalhead Spotted: Greetings from Metalhead Spotted! When did things startedout to be serious for forming Deadbolt?Deadbolt:...

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INTERVIEW:With Daniel Rego on his Last show with 'Demonic Resurrection'

Demonic Resurrection are a blackened death metal band from Mumbai, India. Since their inception in the year 2000, their current line-up consists of Sahil "The Demonstealer" Makhija on vocals and rhythm guitars, Daniel Rego on lead guitars, Ashwin Shriyan on bass, Virendra "Viru" Kaith on drums and Mephisto on keyboards. Since its formation, the band has released 3 studio albums and 1 EP. We caught up with their lead guitarist Daniel Rego who is recently...

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REVIEW: Asylum - "Inmate"

What better way do you have to make your debut into the metal scene than 'Asylum' : Asylum is a four-piece Mumbai based metal band, which, after playing at numerous venues, has finally kick-started the new year with their awe-spring EP 'Inmate', which is a perfect blend of grooviness and brutality.The first track on the EP, Towards The Zero begins with a voice sample, a very uncommon piece found in Indian albums, which is followed by a totally...

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