You ever have one of those days? The kind of days where the only color you see is red. The kind of days where the blood is constantly boiling like some primordial stew. The kind of days where, by the end of it all, you are ready to rip someone’s throat out with your bare [...]
Friday, December 21, 2012
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been celebrating the best albums that came out in 2012. However, while the past year was packed with great music, 2012 also had its fair share of unbelievable moments. Some were joyous surprises, while others were downright horrifying. All in all, though, each moment resonated throughout the metal community. [...]
Friday, June 15, 2012
Back in January when New & Noteworthy writer Chris Colgan wrote his list of the most anticipated albums of 2012, we only had an inkling of what to expect from the new release calendar this year. Of course there are gems, some surprises, and some flops, but with the first half of the year all [...]
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
While details are scarce, Riot has confirmed that guitarist Mark Reale has passed away earlier today (25) due to complications from Crohn’s disease. The news was seconded by a post from Metal Blade’s Brian Slagel. Reale had been in a coma for the past two weeks due to a subarachnoid hemorrhage. The Gauntlet was the first [...]
Friday, January 20, 2012
We were extremely sad to hear last week that Riot guitarist Mark Reale had been hospitalized in San Antonio due to compilations from Crohn’s disease. We’ve been hoping for the best for Reale, his family, and bandmates (who were forced to continue their previously announced shows without the guitarist). However, an update posted on Reale’s website [...]
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Riot’s previously announced show tonight at Jaxx Nightclub in West Springfield, VA has been cancelled at the last minute due to issues with renovation permits. The band has also warned fans of purchasing tickets to tonight’s cancelled show. Tweet
Monday, January 16, 2012
Riot have announced that they will perform their upcoming shows without guitarist Mark Reale, who remains hospitalized with Crohn’s disease. Tweet
Friday, January 13, 2012
Sad news to kick start off the day. It has been revealed that Riot guitarist Mark Reale has been hospitalized in San Antonio due to compilations of Crohn’s disease. Reale, who has actually been battling Crohn’s for most of his life, is said to be in critical condition. While Riot have confirmed that they will still [...]
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
In 1988, New York City-based speedsters Riot released their definitive mission statement, the tempo-pushing cult classic Thundersteel, with then-new vocalist Tony Moore at the front. Moore and Riot followed that up with 1990’s The Privilege of Power before parting ways; though Riot never really disappeared, the lineup behind those two records is arguably one of [...]
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Philosophers, theologians, and scientists have all debated the value and purpose of suffering throughout the course of human history, with many saying that suffering is ultimately pointless and never should exist. Well, today we get an argument from the other side, showing the true value of human suffering as a motivation to overcome struggles and [...]
Megadeth has added two dates in New York City to Gigantour this summer, bringing the touring festival to the Hammerstein Ballroom on August 6 and 7.
As They Burn has premiered a new video of them performing the song “Medicine 2.0″.
Battlecross has premiered a new song called “Flesh & Bone” with Metal Sucks. The song appears on the band’s new album, War Of Will, due out on July 9 via Metal Blade Records.
letlive. are streaming their new album, and first for Epitaph, The Blackest Beauty. The album is set to be released on July 9th, but you can check it out in full here.
Chimaira has announced dates for a U.S. headlining tour in support of it’s forthcoming album, Crown Of Phantoms. Support on the trek will come from Threat Signal, The Browning and Dark Sermon.
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