Nihilistinen Barbaarisuus Exclusive Album Stream: Synkkä Tuuli

Posted by Chris Harris on March 26, 2013 in Album Streams, Exclusive, Featured

Bleak, brutal, depressing, desolate, dismal, dank, and hopeless. All words one could’ve used to describe your last date. These are also words one could use to describe the music of Nihilistinen Barbaarisuus, whose album, Synkkä Tuuli, we are streaming for you today exclusively. Because we’re cool like that. Hailing from Philadelphia, Nihilistinen Barbaarisuus are a Read More

Nader Sadek Art Show Opens Tonight In Philly

Posted by Chris Harris on February 6, 2013 in News

Sorry for the short notice, but…famed artist and visual effects director Nader Sadek, who is also obviously the driving force behind all-star death metal band Nader Sadek, is being featured as part of a group exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Philadelphia. The exhibit runs from February 6 until July 28 and will Read More

Ex-Arch Enemy Guitarist Resurrects Armageddon

Posted by Chris Harris on December 21, 2012 in News, Rad

That’s right, dudes. This is fucking rad-ass news. Former Arch Enemy guitarist Christopher Amott now lives in Pennsylvania. He fell in love with an American lady and moved her. Now, he’s resurrected his Armageddon band, and he’s getting help from a member of God Forbid. “I’ve got a brand new band together and some kick-ass Read More

Ex-Arch Enemy Guitarist Recruits God Forbid, Shadows Fall Members For Solo Band

Posted by Chris Harris on September 23, 2012 in News

If you hadn’t heard, Chris Amott left Arch Enemy some time ago to go solo. He even has a solo record out called Impulses — that’s how serious he’s taking this whole leaving Arch Enemy thing. Chris wants to play shows, but he can’t do that without a band. So, word has it he’s been Read More

10 Years Album Giveaway: We Have A Winner

Posted by Chris Harris on September 23, 2012 in Contests, Featured

Not that long ago, we came to you folks with the promise of a copy of the new 10 Years record. Called Minus the Machine, the album is in stores now. But we were told by the band’s management last month we could give a copy of the album away to one of our readers. Read More

Dredg To Play Entire Albums At Shows

Posted by Chris Harris on September 11, 2012 in News, Tour Dates

This is beyond rad. And yes, I’m fully aware Dredg are not a metal band. But fuck you, I like ‘em — and so do a lot of metal heads, whether they’d admit it or not. Get this: Dredg will be playing some select East and West Coast dates this winter. They’re playing two shows Read More

Riot Fest Expanding To New York, Toronto

Posted by Chris Harris on June 13, 2012 in News

That’s right, ye scallywags. Organizers of the Riot Fest — normally held in Chicago, as it will again this year — is expanding into other cities. That’s kind of phat, really. Riot Fest will not only invade Chicago and Philadelphia this year, but also hit Brooklyn, Toronto, and Dallas. I’m kind of bummed as the Read More

Hey Hurricane Irene — You Can Suck It!

Posted by Chris Harris on August 26, 2011 in News, This Blows

First, Hurricane Irene threatens to cave in my leaky roof. Then, she fucks up things for the Uproar tour. Next, she ends the barbecue in my honor, that was to be held this weekend AND a coffee date with an old friend. Then, she goes and fucks with my buddy’s plans to get married to Read More

Patrick Shannon’s Hilarity Ensues: Allow Me To Introduce Myself

Posted by Patrick Shannon on August 22, 2011 in Exclusive, Patrick Shannon's Hilarity Ensues

Here at Gun Shy Assassin, we are always trying to bring you unique columns from some of our favorite bands. We are proud now to announce that Patrick Shannon of All Else Failed has joined the site with his new column, “Hilarity Ensues.” Check it out — I have a feeling future installments are going Read More

The Devil Wears Prada Playing Philly Benefit Show

Posted by Chris Harris on August 23, 2010 in Huh?, New Records, News, Tour Dates

And who will the show benefit? Some organization based in Philadelphia, you would think, right? No. They’re playing a show in Philly to benefit an organization in Louisiana. Why would people in Philadelphia care about helping people in Louisiana? That’s like doing a benefit in India for people in Africa. I kid, I kid. The Read More