Tag Archives: Hirax

Mr. Bungle announce opening acts for February 2020 reunion shows

Posted by on September 26, 2019

Mr. Bungle have announced the opening acts during their reunion shows, which is scheduled to kick off on February 5th in Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Bungle’s first show in twenty-years will reunite original members Trevor Dunn, Mike Patton, and Trey Spurance as they will be joined by Scott Ian (Anthrax) and Dave Lombardo (Dead Cross, […]

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Photos/Review: Hellfest 2017 was One Hell of a Ride

Posted by on June 26, 2017

As promised, Hellfest 2017 was “One Hell of a Ride” For three day; over 120 bands took over the small town of Clisson, France.  Proving that Hellfest is quite possibly the greatest metal festival around today, dare I even say Ever! “Are you ready for some awkward Canadian prog metal?!?!” –Devin Townsend The opening day […]

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Interview: Eliminate’s Don Doty speaks about Dark Angel, new music

Posted by on August 10, 2016

A few years back, we received the news about Dark Angel’s long awaited reunion. Everyone was expecting to see the classic lineup together but it was later revealed that founding singer Don Doty was not taking part of the 2013 reunion. That didn’t mean Doty was bailing on music entirely, and he later revealed his new […]

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The Black Communion presents: Eliminate (featuring classic members of Dark Angel, Whiplash), Kaustik, Tormenter

Posted by on July 18, 2016

If you live in the Los Angeles area and like free events, we have some news that you may like. We are proud to introduce a new Metal Insider-cosponsored event called The Black Communion, a monthly series of free shows here to unite the LA metal community. The Black Communion is for fans by fans and will focus on bringing to […]

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Recap: Maryland Deathfest 2016 – Part 2

Posted by on June 3, 2016

The last few days of this year’s Maryland Deathfest were filled by many different emotions expected at the end of such a celebration but the question regarding how the festival is evolving from previous festival remains. You can read the first part of our recap/analysis right here. Day three. After an intense night of partying at […]

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Maryland Deathfest announce final lineup for 2016 edition

Posted by on July 17, 2015

This is it, folks! Maryland Deathfest announced the last confirmed bands, finalizing the bill for the festival’s 2016 edition and we have a lot of gems among the chosen ones. Tickets will go on sale on July 22nd at 12 P.M and the festival will announce what day and stage each band will play so […]

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New & Noteworthy, March 4th: Wretched Entropy

Posted by on March 4, 2014

With barely any recognizable names coming out with albums today, it’s time for metalheads to dig into the underground to get their new music fix this week! Fortunately, the underground is quite well-stocked with new and amazing records for your listening pleasure. By the way, if you were waiting until today to buy new music, […]

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Katon W. De Pena of Hirax’s Top 10: Thrash bands from 1982-1989

Posted by on February 25, 2014

From 1982 to 1989, Hirax were the epitome of underground thrash metal. Since reforming in 2000, though, singer Katon W. De Pena has been keeping Hirax metal as fuck, as further proven by the group’s new album Immortal Legacy (out March 4 via Steamhammer Records). With that in mind, we asked Katon himself to name […]

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Don Doty of Dark Angel joins supergroup Eliminate

Posted by on October 29, 2013

When rumors of a Dark Angel reunion began circulating, the band’s management was certain to clarify that singer Don Doty would not be part of the reunited lineup. Whether ideas for forming another band or his elimination from Black Angel’s future came first, Doty will now be part of the metal supergroup Eliminate. He joins forces […]

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New & Noteworthy, 10/22: Get Back In Line

Posted by on October 22, 2013

Some bands need no introduction at all. With that in mind, we start off today’s list with the 21st album from Motörhead! Motörhead, Aftershock (UDR) After nearly four decades in the music industry, Motörhead is still one of the best of their craft. Some critics might say that they’re just doing the same thing over and […]

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