NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – New Rock and Metal Releases 3-15-24


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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – New Rock and Metal Releases 3-15-24


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ALBUM REVIEW: Aborted – Vault Of Horrors


For nearly thirty years, Aborted has been the backbone of the Death Metal scene. With another release in the collection, the Vault of Horrors (Nuclear Blast Records) has been opened. Continue reading


Cult Of Fire to Perform with Bohemian Symphony Orchestra Prague at Brutal Assault



In a unique tribute to Czech classical composer, Bedřich Smetanat, black metal band, Cult Of Fire will join their forces with the Bohemian Symphony Orchestra Prague. Together they will deliver a special set commissioned by Brutal Assault, an experience not seen at the festival before, and rarely elsewhere. Keep reading below for more details.
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Aborted Share a New Single and Video “Dreadbringer” ft. Ben Duerr of Shadow of Intent


After slaying January with the announcement of their upcoming album Vault of Horrors, Belgian death metal miscreants Aborted take a stab at another horror movie classic. Together with Shadow Of Intent’s Ben Duerr, the band evoke The Thing with their latest single “Dreadbringer” – a psychotic blend of guttural growls and razor sharp riffs.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Engulf – The Dying Planet Weeps


The Dying Planet Weeps (Everlasting Spew Records) – Engulf‘s first full-length – is the solo project of Hal Microutsicos (Blasphemous.) The opening track benefits from a dissonant throb, rather than following the course most death metal takes in pummeling you with a head-first assault.

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Bassist Stefano Franceschini (Hideous Divinity) Quits Aborted to Work on His Phd. Studies


Aborted is down a bassist as we head into 2024. Stefano Franceschini, bassist for the band since 2016, has departed the lineup to pursue his PHD. The group shared a message from Stefano announcing his departure, which is amicable and sounds planned for a while. Aborted kicks off an extensive tour of Europe with Carnifex soon. Stefano has also played bass in other Death Metal bands such as Hideous Divinity and Ghouls. Good luck future Dr. Stefano! Continue reading


Dying Fetus and Suicide Silence to Co-Headline The Chaos and Carnage Tour 2023 with Born Of Osiris, Aborted, Sanguisugabogg, Crown Magnetar and Slay Squad


 

The “The Chaos and Carnage” has announced their dates and lineup for its triumphant fourth run in 2023. Co-headlined by Dying Fetus and Suicide Silence who will rotate closing the show each night, the tour also has special guests Born of Osiris, Aborted, Sanguisugabogg, Crown Magnetar, and Slay Squad. Tickets for the “The Chaos and Carnage” 2023 go on general sale this Friday, January 13 at 10 AM local time with VIP package upgrades available for purchase next Friday, January 20 at 10 AM local time at the link below.

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Hellfest 2023 Books Kiss, Mötley Crüe, Iron Maiden, Slipknot, Def Leppard, Pantera, Porcupine Tree, Amon Amarth, Alter Bridge, and More


After their biggest year ever this year, Hellfest 2023 has booked headliners Kiss, Mötley Crüe, Iron Maiden, and Slipknot! Set to take place June 15-18, 2023 In Clisson, France, the bill also includes Def Leppard, Pantera, Porcupine Tree, Amon Amarth, Alter Bridge And Within Temptation, and more! Headliners for the 2022 edition of Hellfest included Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, Judas Priest, Deftones, Ghost, Scorpions, and Korn over two long weekends to make up for the missed pandemic year of 2020.

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