For those among you who might not yet know, Wes Craven has sadly passed on it was announced this morning. Dying at the age of 76 we can all take comfort in the fact that the man well and truly lived his life, though after death there is still life. In the shape of his absolutely archetypal films his memory will forever live on. Making some of the most Metal movies and being one of the heroes of horror we thought that we would make a quick list of five Metal songs to do with the classic concept, dreams.
A Bloodstock Interview With : Ivar Bjornson (Enslaved)
Releasing their brand new album In Times earlier this year Enslaved embarked on an extensive US tour, working the festival circuit we saw the Norwegians appear at this year’s Bloodstock Festival. After a fantastic set we were able to speak to the theoretical mastermind behind the new album Ivar Bjornson. With our conversationg ranging from such simple things as writing processes of the record to a lot more philosophical and theoretical answers that question the idea of time itself. A fantastic and most importantly enlightening chat from a true gentleman.
An Interview With: Chris Broderick (Act of Defiance)
We interview one of the world’s most prominent guitarists, Chris Broderick as he we speak of life after Megadeth under the scope of his new venture, Act of Defiance…
Album Review: Butcher Babies – Take It Like A Man
California groove metallers Butcher Babies have been on the exponential rise for the past year, and while their live performances have been undoubtedly phenomenal, their music has never quite hit the mark with us…but we review it today and ‘Take It Like A Man‘!
Album Review : Act Of Defiance – Birth And The Burial
Many believe that in death there is also life. Often hearing when the older generation passes on a new born is brought into the world, chanelling our essence as humans. Deciding that they had expended their creative juices with Megadeth both guitarist Chris Broderick and drummer Shawn Drover decided to leave the band. However with the demise of one comes the Birth And The Burial.
An Interview With: Billy Graziadei & Bobby Tambel (Biohazard)
Biohazard have spent the summer thus far absolutely dominating Europe, and proving that old flames still burn harder than ever before. Before their sublime London show, we caught up with guitarists Billy and Bobby to discuss a future album, and just what genre can we consider them now over their 27 years of musical progression…
Album Review : Cattle Decapitation – The Anthropocene Extinction
Entering the era that is now called the Anthropocene we, as humans are very much active in the destruction of our own planet. The Anthropocene era is one where the humans’ effect on the planet is beginning to be felt. Not only in well developed countries but the third world and even the sea itself. Through Carbon emissions, pollution and over population, to use the band’s own words “We Are All Horrible People”. With our shepherds arriving to forewarn us of our imposing doom, Cattle Decapitation show us that if we continue taking advantage of our planet we will soon face The Anthropocene Extinction.
Album Review: Fear Factory – Genexus
3 years later and a new studio drummer, Fear Factory are back with a new piece of machinery – ‘Genexus‘