ALBUM REVIEW: Art of Shock – Shine Black Light


 

Like many other bands, Los Angeles-based Art of Shock were hit particularly hard by the Covid-19 pandemic back in 2020. Having just released their second full-length, Dark Angeles, the band was forced to cancel pretty much everything including all touring plans but instead of letting frustration get the better of them, they set to work writing material for what would become Shine Black Light (Century Media Records).

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CONCERT REVIEW: Killswitch Engage – Fit For An Autopsy – Death Ray Vision Live at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom


 

I waited 18 years to see Killswitch Engage live. Tonight was definitely a show for the books.

Massachusetts metalcore leaders Killswitch Engage decided that Hampton Beach needed some love and did a one-off show last week at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom alongside deathcore titans Fit For An Autopsy, Death Ray Vision, and Paradise Slaves.

 

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LIVESTREAM REVIEW: Anthrax – 40th Anniversary Streaming Event


Okay, so watching streamed performances over the internet isn’t the best way to enjoy live shows. That’s a given. Every one of us would rather be in the middle of a sweaty moshpit, getting drunk with friends while being accidentally kicked in the head by overenthusiastic crowd surfers. Yes you would. Don’t lie.

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Anthrax Shares New Details from Z2 Comics Collab “Among The Living” Graphic Novel


Anthrax will unleash their killer’s first-ever graphic novel on July 6th Worldwide. Created in collaboration with Z2 Comics (Steve Aoki, Andy Black, Blondie, Avatar, BABYMETAL) “Among The Living” inspired by the titans of thrash metal’s landmark 1987 album. In an effort to support the comic book specialty market, which had been hardest hit by the COVID-19 health crisis of the past year, Anthrax and Z2 shipped a surprise limited number of copies early that stores could make available for sale this week. In addition to the song Judge Dredd, The NOT Man, and album covers by Alex Ross, and countless other geek moments, Scott Ian has written comic books for years and charlie Benante is also a noted album. Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Anthrax – Persistence of Time Reissue


As strange as it may seem, 1988 stands as the only year where each member of the “The Big Four” all released new studio albums. Go on, check if you want. I’ll wait.

With Anthrax, Slayer, Megadeth, and Metallica having pulled significantly away from the rest of the pack with those 1988 releases, the beginning of the ’90s gave each of them the chance to reaffirm their place at the top of the thrash metal food chain. Along with the likes of Testament, Exodus, and Kreator, 1990 opened the new decade in a blaze of glory while also becoming arguably the last truly great year for the genre.Continue reading


Watch Joey Belladonna Sing The US National Anthem


Joey Belladonna of Anthrax showed up at the Chicago Cubs gave versus the San Francisco Giants this weekend at Wrigley Field in Chicago to sing the National Anthem. Belladonna who has frequently appeared at sporting events to perform the anthem, turned in a particularly impressive job here. Watch the video below and hats off down in front! Continue reading


Deathrow – Riders Of Doom, Raging Steel, Deception Ignored Reissues


Having recently reissued classic albums by the likes of Kreator, Voivod, Celtic Frost, Tankard, Running Wild, and Skyclad, Noise Records continue raiding their metal pantry, this time with three albums by German thrashers, Deathrow. Continue reading


Loudwire Awards- Live At The Novo


The Loudwire Awards in Los Angeles prove that hard rock and heavy metal are still kicking live.Continue reading


Watch Anthrax Singer Joey Belladonna Rule As He Sings Our National Anthem


Anthrax singer Joey Belladonna sang the U.S. national anthem this past Thursday, August 10) before Minnesota Vikings’ preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at the New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. Anthrax shared the video on their Facebook page, which can be seen below.Continue reading