An Interview With: Mark Jansen (Epica)

Epica are well on their way to solidifying their status as not only a symphonic metal great, but a simple metal great. Their latest epic ‘The Quantum Enigma‘ scored fierce points with critics worldwide with the refinement of the Epica symphonic clash of death metal and progressive metal. As we head into 2016, Mark Jansen tells us that Epica will not be slowing down, and will be taking the band to the next level with a brand new album.

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Album Review : Venomous Concept – Kick Me Silly VC III

Much like the elusive eclipse, the gathering of Metal’s pedigree is often sparing. Coming together for their third outing we once again welcome back our noisy freakshow that is Venomous Concept. A conglomerate of Grindcore big hitters with half of Napalm Death in the form of the seemingly limitlessly busy Shane Embury, drummer Danny Herrera, bassist of Corrupt Moral Altar  current touring Napalm guitarist John Cooke and finally Brutal Truth bruiser come cowboy Kevin Sharp.

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Caliban Announce New Album and Artwork

Ah Caliban! Always dear to the hearts of the Metalcore masses. Having last released their album Ghost Empire previously, the band are still running the gauntlet of those most peripahable of genres. Announcing that the band will be releasing their brand new album this March 25th the band show no signs of stopping.

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