Monthly Archives: November 2012

Bargain Album Covers Get A Black Metal Makeover

Posted by on November 30, 2012

Need something to preoccupy yourself with this weekend? Look no further than Bargain Bin Blasphemy. The creator of this tumblr account has taken it upon him or herself to give record covers varying from adult contemporary to holiday themed a black metal makeover. Most of the black metal face paint and altered words look to have […]

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My Heart To Fear Post Video Teaser

Posted by on November 30, 2012

A video for “Blood Money,” the first single from new Solid State signing My Heart To Fear, will premiere on Tuesday (4). You can view a teaser here.

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Machine Head Will Start Writing Next Album in 2013

Posted by on November 30, 2012

Last year, Machine Head  released Unto The Locust and exceeded the expectations of those who thought it was impossible for the band to top The Blackening from 2007. Now the band are looking to get started on a new album next year, according to guitarist Phil Demmel in an interview with The Nervous Breakdown. In […]

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Metallica Buy Back Masters, Officially Announce Own Record Label

Posted by on November 30, 2012

Upon announcing their upcoming DVD, Quebec Magnetic, Metallica said that it would be the first release on their own label, but since the “i”s were being dotted and the “t”s were being crossed, that they couldn’t announce the name or logo of the label. That must have all been taken care of, as today the band […]

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High On Fire Shows To Be Recorded For Live Album

Posted by on November 30, 2012

Headed to High On Fire’s New York City shows tonight (30) or tomorrow (1)? Congrats, you’re going to be on a live album! The shows at Bowery Ballroom and Music Hall of Williamsburg will be recorded.

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The New Behemoth Album Might Sound A Little Korny

Posted by on November 30, 2012

While it’s hard to determine exactly what’s happening from just one picture and the phrase “things ARE happening,” it appears that producer Ross Robinson is at least in the running to produce the next Behemoth album. The picture, posted on Adam “Nergal” Darski’s Facebook page, shows the band’s frontman with Robinson and bassist Tomasz “Orion” […]

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Make Me Famous Now Less Famous

Posted by on November 30, 2012

Ukranian five piece band band Make Me Famous are decidedly less so now that they’ve been dropped by their label and have decided to move on without their singer, Denis Shaforostov. Sumerian Records drew first blood yesterday via Facebook, releasing a statement that they’d dropped the band.  Sumerian Records has dropped Make Me Famous. It’s a […]

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Are Carcass About To Release A New Album?!

Posted by on November 29, 2012

It’s been since 1996 since Carcass released their last album, Swansong. But it turns out that album might not have been their actual swan song. According to Blabbermouth, there’s a rumor that the grindcore/melodic metal pioneers are putting the finishing touches on a new studio album. The article claims that longtime producer Colin Richardson is working […]

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Cavalera Alert: Incite Release New Video

Posted by on November 29, 2012

We’ve already established that Max Cavalera is one of  the busiest men in metal. In addition to fronting both Soulfly and Cavalera Conspiracy, he’s also found time to raise four children. One of them, Richie, has not only contributed music to both of his dad’s projects, he’s busy with his own band, Incite. The band’s […]

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Unsigned & Streamed: Reaping Asmodeia

Posted by on November 29, 2012

Why should major label bands be the only ones who get love? Unsigned & Streamed is a column where we stream a song from an unsigned band we at Metal Insider really dig. This week on Unsigned & Streamed, we’re psyched to bring you Reaping Asmodeia as they come tearing out of Minneapolis to command attention.  The progressive/technical deathcore […]

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