March 20, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal Reviews Tags: Hobbs' Angel Of Death • 0 Comments
Hobbs’ Angel Of Death – “Hobbs’ Angel Of Death” 1988 LP The great Metal Forces magazine compilation “Scream Your Brains Out” introduced many to Hobbs’ Angel Of Death. Peter Hobbs was very active in the tape trading scene that was the way bands/mags/fans/& ‘zines went about getting exposure. The internet hadn’t been invented yet and […]
March 19, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Alestorm, Back Through Time • 0 Comments
Scottish pirate metal act Alestorm has posted a new song online titled “Shipwrecked,” which can be heard through the Napalm Records Facebook page . The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album “Back Through Time.”
March 19, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Ektomorf, Sepultura, Soulfly • 0 Comments
Zoltan “Zoli” Farkas has spent the last 15-plus years as the sole consistent member in the revolving door of Hungarian metal known as Ektomorf. Like many metal warriors, Farkas has seen several members come and go from his band, but through it all, he’s stayed true to his vision. The vision is a power-packed brand […]
March 18, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Andreas Kisser, Anthrax, Scott Ian, Sepultura • 0 Comments
Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian will miss the band’s upcoming shows (including Big 4 dates) in Europe from July 2 through July 16 due to the birth of his first child. Andreas Kisser from Sepultura will substitute for Ian on the missed dates.
March 18, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Extreme • 0 Comments
American hard rock act Extreme has posted the following statement online in response to the recent disasters taking place in Japan. “We are painfully shocked and devastated from the earthquake/tsunami disaster that has rocked your beautiful and precious country. The images we are seeing are heartbreaking. We hope that each and every one of you […]
March 18, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Dream Theater, Mike Portnoy • 0 Comments
Former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy has announced the dates for his upcoming European meet-and-greet tour. You caa view the full list of dates, cities and venues in the player below. April 10 – Adams Drumworld – CC Het Loo, Tessenderlo April 11 – Ottava – Roma, Italy April 12 – Cherubini – Roma, Italy […]
March 18, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: AC/DC, Live At River Plate • 0 Comments
AC/DC has posted a new trailer online to promote its forthcoming live concert DVD titled “Live At River Plate.” The set is planned for release on May 10, 2011 through Columbia Records and will feature the following tracklisting; 1. Rock N Roll Train 2. Hell Ain’t A Bad Place To Be 3. Back In Black […]
March 18, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Alex Skolnick, Alex Skolnick Trio, Testament • 0 Comments
Testament Guitarist Alex Skolnick has posted a new trailer online to promote his forthcoming solo/Alex Skolnick Trio album “Veritas.” “Veritas” is set to be released on March 29, 2011.
March 18, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal News Tags: Children Of Bodom, Relentless Reckless Forever • 0 Comments
Finnish melodic metal act Children of Bodom has revealed the chart positions for its 2011 studio album “Relentless Reckless Forever.” The album sold just under 11,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 42 on The Billboard 200 chart. The band’s previous CD, 2008′s “Blooddrunk”, sold […]
Cross – Metal From Above
March 20, 2011 by Rich Castle • Heavy Metal Reviews Tags: Cross, Metal From Above • 0 Comments
Cross – “Metal From Above”- 1987 LP (Steel Legacy Records) In our youth so many of us are rebellious, anxious souls lacking respect, experience and wisdom. Reading the Word of God is not a fun thing to do. With that introduction I introduce you to the White Metal, Christian Heavy Metal that Cross plays on […]