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Phobia, Strong Intention: Tour Dates Announced

Posted by Chris Harris on May 18, 2012 in News, Tour Dates

Phobia — who will release a new album in June — is going on tour, folks.

Yes, yes — Phobia and Strong Intention will be joining forced for the “East Coast Filth Tour.”

Ironically, that was another name given me when I was a youth. East Coast filth.

Phobia’s forthcoming album, Remnants of Filth, was produced and mixed by Scott Hull (Pig Destroyer, Agoraphobic Nosebleed) at Visceral Sound Studios in Bethesda, Maryland.
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Gaza Streaming New Song Online

Posted by Chris Harris on May 18, 2012 in New Records, News, Song Debuts

And if you wanna hear it, you’ll have to head here.

It’s for Gaza’s new song “Mostly Hair And Bones Now,” which is how I was described by most people who met me during my awkward teenage years.

BrooklynVegan got the exclusive, so kudos to them.

The track comes from the band’s upcoming third full-length album No Absolutes In Human Suffering, which will be in stores July 31 through Black Market Activities.
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“Mission To Lars” Film Gets Premiere Date

Posted by Chris Harris on May 18, 2012 in News, Rad

That’s right, children.

“Mission To Lars” — a documentary feature film about Tom Spicer, a learning-disabled man who, with his siblings’ help, goes on a transatlantic quest to find his much-obsessed-over hero, tiny drummer Lars Ulrich — will premiere at Hackney Picturehouse in London, England, on June 6 at 9 p.m.

I wonder if Lars will walk the red carpet for the premiere. I wonder if he really is four-foot tall. These are questions that plague my mind.

After the screening, there will be a question-and-answer session with the film’s directors, chaired by Richard Bacon.
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Enabler Album Set For July Release

Posted by Chris Harris on May 18, 2012 in New Records, News

Sometimes, this world can be a fucked up place. Like, say, today. This entire morning has been tragic for me.

Basically, I got a call before I even had my first coffee. It was from my day job. I had to go out and interview folks about a child who was tragically killed yesterday in a backyard accident.

Makes writing metal news seem more trite than usual.

Enabler — which features members of Trap Them and Misery Signals — will release their forthcoming LP on July 17.
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Hatebreed To Release Progressive Concept Record

Posted by Chris Harris on May 18, 2012 in News, Sarcasm

I’m just kidding.

Hatebreed will do no such thing, folks. Instead, Hatebreed will continue doing what only they can: Be Hatebreed.

The band has been writing material in recent weeks for their next studio set.

Now comes word that Hatebreed are nearly finished with the pre-studio preparations that go into such a massive undertaking.
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Black Sabbath Recruit Fill-In Drummer

Posted by Chris Harris on May 18, 2012 in News, This Blows

Man, this is going to be interesting.

What drummer would want this gig at this point? I mean, I’m sure every drummer has dreamed of having this gig at some point. But all the Bill Ward love and support that followed in the wake of the news he wouldn’t be participating in the Black Sabbath reunion would have me shaking in my boots.

I can’t think of one drummer who would want the gig. I’m assuming it’s going to be one of the guys who has played with Ozzy recently — probably Tommy Clufetos. I might not mind if its Mike Bordin.

A statement from Black Sabbath reads: “We have decided not to make any detailed comment on Bill‘s latest statement. There are two sides to every story. We have been working hard at rehearsals making excellent progress after Tony‘s treatments and we have engaged a substitute drummer for the forthcoming shows. See you at Download.”
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Van Halen Postpone 30 Shows

Posted by Chris Harris on May 17, 2012 in Huh?, News, Tour Dates

Who ever thought this could happen?

Pollstar claim Van Halen have postponed over 30 dates on their 2012 North American tour, beginning with the July 7 concert at Uncasville, Connecticut.

Connecticut always gets fucked.

All shows through September 25 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, are postponed. There’s no word yet as to the reason for the postponements, but, who are we kidding? It was only a matter of time; Van Halen probably can’t stand David Lee Roth anymore.

Or maybe Wolfgang isn’t keeping things copacetic.
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Satan Wins! 2012’s Will Be Last Cornerstore Festival

Posted by Chris Harris on May 17, 2012 in News

It’s a slow fucking news day.

Somewhere, a bunch of kids are asking Jesus and God why the fuck their precious Cornerstone Festival’s been axed.

Think about that for a second. If you smile, you are evil. Like me.

This year’s installment of the long-running Christian lovefest will be its last.

Typically held in Bushnell, Illinois, the Cornerstone Festival usually features a bunch of faith metal.

The festival’s organizers have issued a statement regarding their decision to end the yearly gathering.
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Terror Are Recording! Terror Are Recording!

Posted by Chris Harris on May 17, 2012 in In the Studio, New Records, News

So, I had one hell of a day today. I awoke to no hot water in my building, which means my balls likely smell like munster at this point. Then I was in court, for a small claims case I initiated.

Some BMW-driving, tank-ass havin’ soccer mom backed into my PARKED car back in March. Did I mention she was backing out of her own driveway, and I was parked across the street — and that a jumbo fucking jet could have backed out of that same driveway, has the pilot actually been looking?

This dumb-ass wasn’t looking, hit my car, and she and her puny tough guy of a husband assured me they would pay for the damages — no problem. This has nothing to do with Terror, but I am getting to it.

So, after getting one estimate for $1,600, these suburban buttholes made me go to some shop their friend owns. He gave me an estimate of $1,200, but for these boobs, that was still too fucking high.
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Urgehal Release Statement On Frontman’s Death

Posted by Chris Harris on May 17, 2012 in News, This Blows

In case you missed it the other day, Urgehal guitarist and vocalist Trond “Trondr Nefas” Bråthen died at the age of 34.

This, of course, blows moose cock, but is typical of the black metal genre. Young talent is taken from us before their prime, and that’s a fucking shame. I was extremely bummed to learn of Bråthen’s death, which we are learning more about.

In a statement, Urgehal said Bråthen “died of natural causes” in a statement.

“The greatest is gone,” the band writes.

“Trondr Nefas, our dearest friend and companion for more than 20 years, suddenly passed away last week. He died a peaceful and natural death at one of his favourite places, surrounded by woods and crystal lakes,” Urgehal explains.
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