Archive for April, 2012

Apr 17
It's happening

The Deftones Are Recording! The Deftones Are Recording!

Posted by Chris Harris on April 17, 2012 in Featured, In the Studio, News

Yes, it is true. One of the best bands to ever happen — The Deftones, from Sacto, California — is back where we most want them…a recording studio. This picture — posted to the band’s Instagram — is proof positive the Deftones don’t lie, people. Yes, it is also true, people, that some sites will Read More

Apr 16
Killswitch Engage

Mike D Finishes Tracking Bass For Killswitch LP

Posted by Chris Harris on April 16, 2012 in In the Studio, News, Rad

The new Killswitch Engage album is taking shape, ladies and gentlemen. Slowly but surely, the band is putting the pieces of the puzzle together, and for the first time in years, I am actually looking forward to a record from Killswitch Engage. Much of my anticipation comes from the fact that Jesse Leach is back Read More

Apr 15
Slayer

Slayer Are Recording! Slayer Are Recording!

Posted by Chris Harris on April 15, 2012 in In the Studio, News

OK, so, here’s the deal, folks. Last time I wrote about Slayer writing material and getting ready to record, I got some feedback from folks saying I was too harsh on them. I had said something like — or exactly like — “Let’s get ready to get disappointed a third straight time.” Some folks argued Read More

Apr 9
The Acacia Strain

The Acacia Strain Working On New Song

Posted by Chris Harris on April 9, 2012 in In the Studio, News

Man, do I feel sluggish. I can’t explain why, but I just literally wanna sleep through this week. I am feeling uninspired today. I feel lazy and lethargic. I just want to sit around and do nothing. Does that mean it’s been too long since my last vacation? Last time I went away was two Read More

Apr 8
Protest The Hero

Protest The Hero: New Album Coming In Early 2013

Posted by Chris Harris on April 8, 2012 in In the Studio, News

That’s right, you prog-loving poo poo heads. Don’t worry — I’m one too. Protest The Hero vocalist Rody Walker recently sat down for an interview, and revealed that the band plan an early 2013 release for their next album. Video from that interview follows at the end of this post.

Apr 6
Strife

More Cameos Announced For Strife Disc

Posted by Chris Harris on April 6, 2012 in In the Studio, News

This one maybe packs less of a wallop, but its still pretty dope. Biohazard’s Billy Graziadei has also been called upon to lend a hand to the forthcoming Strife disc. Billy will appears on the song “Never Look Back,“ he claims. “I met the guys in Strife back when we were recording the Biohazard album Read More

Apr 6
Born of Osiris

Born Of Osiris To Record In May

Posted by Chris Harris on April 6, 2012 in In the Studio, News

Say what? Didn’t they put an album out within the last year? Kinda soon, no? What the hell do I know. Chicago’s own Born Of Osiris have revealed that they’ve been working on some jams as of late. They have been writing for their upcoming fourth full-length album, and plan to hit some studio on Read More

Mar 29
Death Wolf

Death Wolf Recording Second LP

Posted by Chris Harris on March 29, 2012 in In the Studio, New Records, News

That’s right, people. You know it must be true if you’re reading about it. Death Wolf — the “horror-death rock” side-project of Marduk guitarist Morgan Håkansson — are in a recording studio in Sweden, working on a new album as you read this. The studio is Endarker in Östergötland — for those who’d like to Read More

Mar 29
Scott Vogel

Terror Frontman To Guest On Strife LP

Posted by Chris Harris on March 29, 2012 in In the Studio, News

Damn dude. Strife are putting out an album soon, and apparently, they’re going to glut the record with a bunch of guest appearances. Terror vocalist Scott Vogel has confirmed he will be appearing on the upcoming Strife disc. The band have already secured Igor Cavalera of Cavalera Conspiracy to take care of the studio drumming. Read More

Mar 28
Anthrax

Anthrax Drummer Working On B-Sides

Posted by Chris Harris on March 28, 2012 in In the Studio, News

It’s true people. Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante has taken to Twitter to track some new drum tracks. Benante is “tracking some drums for some Anthrax B-sides and a special tribute record.” No further information was released. Thanks Charlie. That’s like when people go, “Did you hear…oh, wait — nevermind.” You’re just going to tease us Read More