HATRIOT ‘From Days Unto Darkness’ New Album Detailed
Article By: Pat ‘Riot’ Whitaker, Senior Writer/Journalist ‡ Edited By: Leanne Ridgeway, Owner/Chief EditorBay Area, Oakland, CA based band HATRIOT announce the imminent arrival of their new album, ‘From Days Unto Darkness‘, on July 26th from Massacre Records. (more…)
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#2019 #Album Art #Bay Area #California #Cody Souza #Hatriot #Kevin Paterson #Kosta V. #Lyric Video #Massacre Records #Metal #Nick Souza #Official Video #Paolo Girard #StreamingExclusive Premiere: CRONANDER New Video “P.O.S.”, From Upcoming ‘Trapped’ Album
Article By: Leanne Ridgeway, Owner/Chief EditorOakland, California and the San Francisco Bay Area has its own wing in the library of music history. Many of us know the quintessential bands born of the Bay in the various heavy genres. History happens every moment, however, with new bands forming and migrating with the winds to bloom up each year. (more…)
BLACK PASSAGE Debut “Tables Turn” Official Video As ‘The Veil’ Album Descends
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NOPES New Video ‘Immersion’ From Upcoming ‘Stapler’ Album Arrives; Tour Dates
(By Pat ‘Riot’ Whitaker, Senior Writer/Journalist, RiffRelevant.com)
The Bay Area’s eclectic “weird core” stalwarts NOPES have dropped an unhinged new official video for their song “Immersion“. (more…)
WOLF KING Share ‘Loyal To The Soil’ Album Details; Premiere ‘Greater Power’ Official Video
(By Pat ‘Riot’ Whitaker, Senior Writer/Journalist, RiffRelevant.com) Scathingly volatile Bay Area post-hardcore / blackened thrash unit Wolf King have unveiled details of their new album, “Loyal To The Soil“, out on April 27th via Prosthetic Records. (more…)
Oldschool Sunday: IMAGIKA – ‘Only Dark Hearts Survive’ Album Ends Decade Absence
Article By: Pat ‘Riot’ Whitaker, Senior Writer/Journalist ‡ Edited By: Leanne Ridgeway, Owner/Chief EditorThe Bay Area of San Francisco, circa 1993, saw guitarist Steven Rice, drummer Henry Moreno, and vocalist David Michael form a band who took its name IMAGIKA from a Clive Barker novel, albeit slightly altered. (more…)
Long-running Bay Area thrash metal royalty DEATH ANGEL announce the worldwide release of their eagerly awaited ninth studio album, ‘Humanicide‘, via Nuclear Blast Records on May 31st.
With today’s announcement, the band unveils the album artwork, track-listing, and first new single, the “Humanicide” title track, with a visualizer. The arrival of the new record will be preceded by a U.S. tour that sees DEATH ANGEL, alongside ACT OF DEFIANCE, as both provide direct support to OVERKILL. You will find the touring itinerary shared below the video clip on this page.
For ‘Humanicide‘, DEATH ANGEL returned to work once again with friend and producer Jason Suecof (Charred Walls Of The Damned, Trivium, Six Feet Under) at Audiohammer Studios for the recording and mixing, with the legendary Ted Jensen of Sterling Sound handling mastering. After working together on three previous releases, Suecof seemingly has embraced his role as the (symbolic) sixth member of DEATH ANGEL.
According to the PR release that accompanied today’s news, DEATH ANGEL continue to revel in their place as one of U.S. metal’s most respected bands. Their refusal to embrace flimsy musical trends, while maintaining their signature style of aggression and galvanized technical edge, has placed DEATH ANGEL at the forefront of the metal underground.
At the same time, they assure fans that ‘Humanicide‘ will push the envelope just as they have always done, this time with new elements that include acoustic embellishments, guest musicians, and for the first time ever, piano based moments. Today’s song premiere, “Humanicide”, triumphantly represents the entirety of the album, immediately energizing the listener with its ferocious intensity.
Singer Mark Osegueda comments:
“I wanted to write something that metal fans could really grasp onto. Something dark and intense, that still makes sense. Right now I think it’s so apparent that the earth is in a sickened state.”
Guitarist / songwriter Rob Cavestany, the only remaining original member of the band, adds:
“When I wrote the music for our song ‘Humanicide,’ I was shooting for an album opener that would have all the elements of an epic thrash opus. This meant a classic metal style intro leading into a ferocious ‘Bay Area Thrash Riff-o-Rama’ complete with a crazy middle build up section to ramp up the circle pit until it’s all whipped up into a frenzy by the time the frenetic guitar solo hits, then concluding with a maniacal musical section leading into the outro. All it needed was the lyrics and vocal delivery to match the intensity and Mark went above and beyond the call of duty! Some of his best work in my opinion. One of my favorite DA songs for sure, it feels like the follow up to our song ‘Thrown To The Wolves’. Can’t wait to play it live!”
DEATH ANGEL:
Rob Cavestany – lead guitar/vocals
Mark Osegueda – lead vocals
Ted Aguilar – rhythm guitar
Will Carroll – drums
Damien Sisson – bass
‘Humanicide‘ is adorned with ominous and stunning artwork created by artist Brent Elliott White (Megadeth, Job For A Cowboy, Trivium). It will be released from Nuclear Blast May 31st and is being made available in a variety of formats, with pre-order active now at this LINK.
Track list:
– OVERKILL “Wings Over The U.S.A.” Tour 2019 –
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Retro Riffs: FAITH NO MORE ‘The Real Thing’ Album Review & Stream
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TESTAMENT, EXODUS, DEATH ANGEL Unite For “The Bay Strikes Back 2020” EU. Tour
Article By: Pat ‘Riot’ Whitaker, Senior Writer/Journalist ‡ Edited By: Leanne Ridgeway, Owner/Chief EditorThree of the most legendary representatives of the classic Bay Area thrash metal movement – TESTAMENT, EXODUS, and DEATH ANGEL – announce they will unite for an epic tour next year. (more…)
EPICENTER HEAVY MUSIC FEST – San Jose CA 9/16; High On Fire, Big Business, Mos Generator & More!
(By Leanne Ridgeway, Owner/Chief Editor, RiffRelevant.com) Holy smokes, have you heard about the EPICENTER HEAVY MUSIC FESTIVAL? Oskar Blues and Heavy San José are bringing you this insane lineup to honor the Past, Present, and Future of Bay Area Heavy Underground Music. Check this out… High on Fire, Mos Generator, with seven more bands in one beauty of a night! (more…)
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My friend Jim Forrester, affectionately known by the name Rev. Jim, was murdered by strangers while talking on the phone with his wife outside of his work at The Tattoo Museum in Baltimore City. Jim was former bassist for Sixty Watt Shaman, currently of Foghound and Serpents of Secrecy.
Video of the suspected killers has been released: http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2017/12/22/fells-point-murder-video/
He leaves behind a wife and two children. A GoFundMe was set up to help with the financial burden this loss brings: https://www.gofundme.com/funds-for-forrester
There is also a benefit show tonight at Cafe 611 & Guido’s Speakeasy, located on N Market St, Frederick, Maryland. This event will feature 13 bands on 2 separate stages. All proceeds go to his family.
Show time is 6pm-12:30 pm Friday Dec 29th.
https://www.facebook.com/events/180510659201090/
There is a significant and growing reward for information leading to the arrest of his killers. The Church of Satan’s philosophy advocates Lex Talionis, the law of retribution. Justice will be served when his killers are punished to the full extent of the law.
Magister Kevin I. Slaughter
