One of the great big mysteries of …And Justice For All was why the bass mix was so low, or perhaps even non-existent. For years, the rumors were it was either done in tribute to their fallen bassist, Cliff Burton, or as some sort of frat-like initiation for new bassist Jason Newsted. But now, we have a clearer picture.
Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with sound engineer Steve Thompson who has worked on a lot of big records including this landmark Metallica release. When asked about the lack of bass guitar on the album, Thompson points the figure at Lars Ulrich as the reason why the music sounds the way it does:
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Touche Amore sign with Roc Nation
Touche Amore, the California post-hardcore band, has signed a management deal with Roc Nation, the entertainment and management company owned by Jay Z. The band are the only remotely heavy band on the roster, which includes Capital Cities and Haim alongside other much more mainstream artists like Rihanna, Shakira, Kanye West and Timbaland.
Heavy Metal Youngsters Unlocking The Truth Severing Ties With Sony
According to Billboard.com, UNLOCKING THE TRUTH — the heavy metal band from Flatbush, Brooklyn made up of three African-American boys, guitarist Malcolm Brickhouse, bassist Alec Atkins and drummer Jarad Dawkins — is severing ties with Sony, less than a year after signing with the major label.
"Our attorneys are working on our exit from Sony now," Malcolm Brickhouse said at the world premiere of "Breaking A Monster", a documentary about the band's rise to success.
"Our attorneys are working on our exit from Sony now," Malcolm Brickhouse said at the world premiere of "Breaking A Monster", a documentary about the band's rise to success.
Megadeth Rumored To Recruit Lamb of God Drummer, Angra Guitarist For New Album
All the pieces are finally falling into place.
After months of speculation, Blabbermouth says the word on the street is Megadeth will be hiring Lamb of God drummer Chris Adler and Angra guitarist Kiko Loureiro to record on their new album. Rumors have been running rampant ever since guitarist Chris Broderick and drummer Shawn Drover quit the band and went on to form their own project, Act of Defiance.
After months of speculation, Blabbermouth says the word on the street is Megadeth will be hiring Lamb of God drummer Chris Adler and Angra guitarist Kiko Loureiro to record on their new album. Rumors have been running rampant ever since guitarist Chris Broderick and drummer Shawn Drover quit the band and went on to form their own project, Act of Defiance.
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Mike Portnoy Slams U.K. Hospital For 'Not Seeing' Him
Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, who is currently touring Europe with THE NEAL MORSE BAND, has slammed the staff at the Whittington Hospital in London, England for allegedly refusing to see him quickly enough so that he could make it in time to the Islington Assembly Hall, where the group is scheduled to perform tonight.
In a post on his Facebook page, Portnoy wrote: "A very special NO THANKS to the staff at the Whittington Hospital for NOT seeing me regardless of telling them that there is an audience waiting for our show to begin... I finally left withOUT seeing a doctor in order to make tonight's show... I have no idea how the hell I'm going to make it through this show...I can't even stand up or lift my arms... : ("
In a post on his Facebook page, Portnoy wrote: "A very special NO THANKS to the staff at the Whittington Hospital for NOT seeing me regardless of telling them that there is an audience waiting for our show to begin... I finally left withOUT seeing a doctor in order to make tonight's show... I have no idea how the hell I'm going to make it through this show...I can't even stand up or lift my arms... : ("
Metallica Have Close To 20 Songs Written For Their New album
Metallica have been keeping a relatively low profile as of late. While last year, they scored a Guinness World Record, performedat a baseball game, acted in a SportsCenter andnarrated hunting shows, this year seems to be all aboutblueprinting and writing a new album, bachelor party aside.
In a new update from Lars Ulrich to Rolling Stone, the drummer reveals that the band has about 20 new songs ready to go for the new album, with the band hoping to start pre-production soon. They are in the "honing" and "tweaking" phase. Lars makes sure to state that the band is writing every day but it's still early in the process. That's progress, right?
In a new update from Lars Ulrich to Rolling Stone, the drummer reveals that the band has about 20 new songs ready to go for the new album, with the band hoping to start pre-production soon. They are in the "honing" and "tweaking" phase. Lars makes sure to state that the band is writing every day but it's still early in the process. That's progress, right?
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Metallica Releasing 1982 Demo
In celebration of Record Store Day on April 18th, Metallica will release "No Life 'til Leather" as a limited edition cassette.
The seven tracks were recorded in 1982 in Tustin, CA by the band's original lineup of James Hetfield: lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Lars Ulrich: drums, Dave Mustaine: lead guitar, and Ron McGovney: bass.
Straight from the archives, the original source material has been re-mastered to maximize the sound potential for 2015 without altering the original mixes. Metallica comments:
The seven tracks were recorded in 1982 in Tustin, CA by the band's original lineup of James Hetfield: lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Lars Ulrich: drums, Dave Mustaine: lead guitar, and Ron McGovney: bass.
Straight from the archives, the original source material has been re-mastered to maximize the sound potential for 2015 without altering the original mixes. Metallica comments:
Across The Burning Sky Letting Fans Pick Artwork
Across The Burning Sky has published two different designs for upcoming album "The End Is Near" and wants the fans to make the final decision as to which will actually be used.
Everyone can leave a comment at Facebook here and let Across The Burning Sky know whether you like the "Kali" or "Skull" version (both available below).
Everyone who votes will have the chance to win a download code for a free copy of the album once it is released. The designs were made by German airbrush artist Lies Maria from Brush'n Roll.
Everyone can leave a comment at Facebook here and let Across The Burning Sky know whether you like the "Kali" or "Skull" version (both available below).
Everyone who votes will have the chance to win a download code for a free copy of the album once it is released. The designs were made by German airbrush artist Lies Maria from Brush'n Roll.
Sepultura Announces North American Tour
Do legacies ever fade? Not when Brazilian blood is involved.
Celebrating its 30th year of existence, Brazil’s Sepultura (which was just looked at for Thrashback Thursday last week) will be headlining a tour that includes German thrashers Destruction as direct support and American melodic tech-deathsters Arsis as openers.
“It’s going to be an amazing experience to celebrate a 30-year career with the strongest album we’ve ever made in our history,” states Sepultura guitarist & songwriter Andreas Kisser about the upcoming 33-show trek and latest album, "The Mediator Between Head And Hands Must Be The Heart."
Celebrating its 30th year of existence, Brazil’s Sepultura (which was just looked at for Thrashback Thursday last week) will be headlining a tour that includes German thrashers Destruction as direct support and American melodic tech-deathsters Arsis as openers.
“It’s going to be an amazing experience to celebrate a 30-year career with the strongest album we’ve ever made in our history,” states Sepultura guitarist & songwriter Andreas Kisser about the upcoming 33-show trek and latest album, "The Mediator Between Head And Hands Must Be The Heart."
Morgoth - Ungod CD
Reviewed on March 3, 2015
"Musically, fans of Morgoth’s albums need not fret over the band making another 'Feel Sorry For the Fanatic' industrial album. 'Ungod' truly bridges the gap between 'Cursed' and 'Odium.'"
“Ungod” is the first album by German death metal group Morgoth in 19 years. The band released the two-song single “God is Evil” last year, which gave us a good idea about the coming sound on “Ungod,” although with a different singer. That sound is a return to churning death metal that comprised first two albums “Cursed” and “Odium.”
"Musically, fans of Morgoth’s albums need not fret over the band making another 'Feel Sorry For the Fanatic' industrial album. 'Ungod' truly bridges the gap between 'Cursed' and 'Odium.'"
“Ungod” is the first album by German death metal group Morgoth in 19 years. The band released the two-song single “God is Evil” last year, which gave us a good idea about the coming sound on “Ungod,” although with a different singer. That sound is a return to churning death metal that comprised first two albums “Cursed” and “Odium.”
Lay Down Rotten Laid To Rot
Bad news for Lay Down Rotten fans - the band is officially calling it a day, with Apostasy Records issuing the following statement:
"For nearly 16 years now, Lay Down Rotten has stood tall for energetic top-notch death metal. Their haunting live-shows at festivals like With Full Force, Rock Harz, Extremefest, Death Feast or Summer Breeze and their concerts alongside Cannibal Corpse, Bolt Thrower, Aborted a.o. always grabbed the audience by the balls."
"For nearly 16 years now, Lay Down Rotten has stood tall for energetic top-notch death metal. Their haunting live-shows at festivals like With Full Force, Rock Harz, Extremefest, Death Feast or Summer Breeze and their concerts alongside Cannibal Corpse, Bolt Thrower, Aborted a.o. always grabbed the audience by the balls."
The Era Of Endast Is Ending
All great things must come to an end, as Montreal's iconic DIY metal band Endast has called it quits.
Since being birthed in 2004, the band's career has spawned The Promise” EP (2005), “Odds Against Tomorrow” (2006), “Black Cloud” (2011), “Thrive” (2014), a DVD release "Where I Belong” (2012), 600,000 kms for over 1,300 gigs, countless tours across Canada and the USA that included festival appearances at Heavy MTL & TO, and more. Before the end, Endast will be performing final shows in the following cities:
Since being birthed in 2004, the band's career has spawned The Promise” EP (2005), “Odds Against Tomorrow” (2006), “Black Cloud” (2011), “Thrive” (2014), a DVD release "Where I Belong” (2012), 600,000 kms for over 1,300 gigs, countless tours across Canada and the USA that included festival appearances at Heavy MTL & TO, and more. Before the end, Endast will be performing final shows in the following cities:
Original Broken Hope Drummer Dies At 42
Broken Hope's co-founding drummer Ryan Stanek passed away at the age of 42 on March 1. States Broken Hope guitarist Jeremy Wagner about Stanek's unexpected death: "I was stunned to hear of Ryan's passing and I'm still not believing it. Though Ryan and I didn't talk that often since he split from Broken Hope many years ago, we did correspond once in awhile, and we always wished each other well in whatever endeavors we were pursuing.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Shawn Drover Announces New Band Act Of Defiance
Upon exiting the ranks of Megadeth, the metal world eagerly awaited news as to what was next for Chris Broderick (guitars) and Shawn Drover (drums).
The duo is now excited to announce a worldwide signing to Metal Blade Records for new group Act Of Defiance, which is rounded out by Henry Derek (ex-Scar The Martyr) on vocals and Matt Bachand (Shadows Fall) on bass.
Act Of Defiance is recording a debut offering with world renowned producer Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Hatebreed, Shadows Fall). Look for this album to be released sometime this Summer.
The duo is now excited to announce a worldwide signing to Metal Blade Records for new group Act Of Defiance, which is rounded out by Henry Derek (ex-Scar The Martyr) on vocals and Matt Bachand (Shadows Fall) on bass.
Act Of Defiance is recording a debut offering with world renowned producer Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Hatebreed, Shadows Fall). Look for this album to be released sometime this Summer.
Hellsaw Calling It Quits
The Austrian black metallers from Hellsaw have announced they will be disbanding after their last live performance at the "Black N Thrash Inferno" in Germany on March 27th. Explains vocalist Aries:
"Dear friends and fans!
"We have to inform you that the Black’n Trash Inferno will be our last concert. Our previously confirmed two Concert’s at the Dark Easter Metal Meeting and the Kaltenbach Open Air are canceled.
"Dear friends and fans!
"We have to inform you that the Black’n Trash Inferno will be our last concert. Our previously confirmed two Concert’s at the Dark Easter Metal Meeting and the Kaltenbach Open Air are canceled.
Former Yngwie Malmsteen Keyboardist Found Dead
According to the Chaingrai Times, former Yngwie Malmsteen keyboardist Mats Olausson, best known for his work on albums such as "Eclipse," "Seventh Sign" and "Magnum Opus" was found dead in Thailand in a hotel room in downtown Rayong yesterday.
The report from the Chaingrai Times website reads in part: "Pol Maj Gen Chumphon Chanthachamrassil has reported that 54-year-old Swedish Musician Mats Johan Olausson, has been found dead inside a hotel room in downtown Rayong on Thursday afternoon."
The report from the Chaingrai Times website reads in part: "Pol Maj Gen Chumphon Chanthachamrassil has reported that 54-year-old Swedish Musician Mats Johan Olausson, has been found dead inside a hotel room in downtown Rayong on Thursday afternoon."
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