Though Halloween might be falling on this weekend, it would seem that last Friday was when all the ghouls and ghosts went out. Currently on their deadly Inquisitional Tourture tour Cradle of Filth are ensuring that all of Europe are au fait with their phenomenal new release Hammer of The Witches. Lucky for us on their London date we were able to speak to guitarist extraordinaire Richard Shaw. Letting us in on all things Cradle of Filth we spoke to the guitarist regarding what it was like being incoporated into the band, his contributions on the fantastic Hammer of The Witches and it’s writing process and of course some creepy questions for this year’s Halloween. Check out an excerpt below and listen to the full unedited Soundlcloud interview below that!
Deicide Announce US Christmas Tour
Because there is simply no other way to get into the Christmas spirit than some live death metal!
Metallica Are Actually In The Studio!
Well if you can take Kirk Hammett’s word for it…
DVD Review : Babymetal Live In London : Babymetal World Tour 2014 and Live at Budokan Red Night and Black Night Apocalypse
The statement big in Japan has never been so apt before. Previously Japanese phenomenon Babymetal had only been a domestic sensation but this year has seen the war of Metal expand beyond its wildest dreams. Receiving critical acclaim from the world over the band are a true example of Marmite music. Combining a Japanese style manga gimmick the band if formed of three Japanese girls along with their backing band. Having had a year of firsts in 2014 the band tail it off fantastically with their documented live performances as we move into the stages of the end of 2015with Babymetal : The DVD
An Interview With : Dave, Ted and Jimmy (Spock’s Beard)
Being one of the corner stones of Prog Spock’s Beard are in a word essential. Releasing their brand new album The Oblivion Particle we were able to catch up with the band on their London date of their current tour. With varying levels in it’s progressive nature the new album is a fantastic initiation for those less versed in the ways of Spock’s Beard. Speaking to Ted Leonard, Jimmy Keegan and Dave Meros listen to the unedited live interview below to find out a little more about the album’s themes, how they came about and what exactly the significance behind Bennet and his time machine is!
Fallujah Begin Recording Brand New Album
In a fantastic turn of events the latest to be added to Nuclear Blast’s growing roster is Fallujah. Conjuring up a storm over last year’s incredible The Flesh Prevails the band have been hard at work creating the follow up to the record.
At The Gates Announce US 2016 Tour
A year and a day ago last year we saw the release of one of Metal’s best come back albums in years. The year before was the released of the now eponymous Surgical Steel but last year saw the rebirth of At The Gates.
Ignite Reveal Cover and Announce Album Details
For years Ignite have been one of the most inactive bands in Hardcore and now finally the band will release some new material. After the now classic Dark Days it would be an understatement that the band have got some living up to do.