ALBUM REVIEW: Carpenter Brut – Leather Terror


The second part of his ongoing conceptual “Leather” trilogy, Frank Huesco, the French darksynth artist better known as Carpenter Brut, follows up 2018’s Leather Teeth with the sequel, Leather Terror (No Quarter Productions/Universal Music/Caroline Records). Conceived during lockdown and featuring absolutely no electric guitars, this latest synth-driven piledriver serves as the soundtrack to an imagined 1987 horror movie about Bret Halford, a nerdy science student who resorts to somewhat dubious scientific methods to win a girl from her high school jock boyfriend. After his experiment turns unrequited love into disfiguration and madness, Halford becomes “Leather Teeth”, the scarred, peroxide blonde frontman of glam rock band Leather Patrol. Picking up the story at this point, Leather Terror uses its twelve tracks to show Halford taking his new serial killer rock star identity and wreaking revenge on those who abused him.

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Psycho Las Vegas Books Mercyful Fate, Emperor, Mayhem, Satyricon, and Moves to Resorts World


Psycho Las Vegas festival confirmed their lineup for their 6th annual fest, added a second wave of bands, as well an expected move to a new location. The fest takes place August 19-21 at Resorts World Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. A Psycho Swim pre-party is set for August 18. Confirming the 2022 edition of Psycho Las Vegas will feature Mercyful Fate (USA-Exclusive Performance), Emperor (USA-Exclusive Performance), Mayhem, Satyricon, Watain, Wolves In The Throne Room, Samael, Boris, Mgla, Cirith Ungol, King Woman, Marissa Nadler, Bömbers and Year Of No Light. Psycho Las Vegas also shared the trailer and the expanded lineup.Continue reading


Carpenter Brut Shares New Single and Video – “Imaginary Fire” ft. Greg Puciato


Carpenter Brut has shared a mew single, the first from their upcoming new album Leather Terror, due outt on April 1st, 2022. For the track “Imaginary Fire” the French electronic music great has enlisted Greg Puciato (The Dillinger Escape Plan, The Black Queen, Killer Be Killed, Jerry Cantrell) on lead vocals. The album also features guest appearances from Ulver, Gunship, Persha, Sylvaine, and Johannes “Jonka” Andersson of Tribulation. Check it out here: Continue reading


NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: January 29th New Music Releases


Purchase And Stream All The New Music Released Today!

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Emperor, Mayhem And Enslaved Team Up for Exclusive Beyond The Gates Festival 2021 Appearance


Three of the most legendary names in Black Metal will unite for an unforgettable event at next summer’s Beyond The Gates Festival in Norway! Emperor, Mayhem and Enslaved will perform at Grieghallen MCMXCIV as part of the fest with full-album performances of their classic works; Mayhem’s De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas, Emperor’s In the Nightside Eclipse, and Enslaved’s Vikingligr Veldi. All three monumental albums were recorded in the legendary Grieghallen Studios in Bergen. Tickets can be purchased at the link below and the full festival lineup, headlined by a reunited Mercyful Fate is here as well! Continue reading


Tribulation Shares New Live Video for “Strains Of Horror”


Swedish progressive band Tribulation will release their live concert package Alive & Dead At Södra Teatern via Metal Blade Records on November 15th. Recorded live at one of Stockholm’s oldest and most storied venues. Normally, this would be unceremonious, the band took a throwback approach to their early days as a more death metal focused band by having by ex-Nirvana 2002 vocalist Orvar Säfström, who also bedeviled the audience as master of ceremonies. Watch the video for ‘Strains Of Horror’ now!Continue reading


Tribulation Shares New Single and Video – “Strange Gateways Beckon”, Live Album Coming This Fall


Tribulation has shared a brand new single and performance video from their forthcoming new live album Alive & Dead At Södra Teatern due out this fall via Metal Blade Records out November 15th. Pre-orders just went live at the link below. Watch the video for ‘Strange Gateways Beckon’ right now!Continue reading


Tribulation Wins Swedish Grammis Award, New Tour With Gaahls Wyrd Soon


Swedish dark progressive band Tribulation won the Swedish Grammis award this week for their 2018 album Down Below (Century Media) in the category “Best Hard Rock / Metal Album”. The band will release their EP Melancholia, next week for the first time on Vinyl. The pre-orders are linked below and new tour dates starting soon co-headlining with Gaahls Wyrd, with support from Uada and Idle Hands kicks off soon.Continue reading