Words and Photos by Marilyn Bell Rising from the swamps of Louisiana as one of the first sludge metal bands, Acid Bath was building a massive following until tragedy hit. The band disbanded when bassist Audie Pitre was killed by a drunk driver in 1997. The band...
Photos and Live Review By Marilyn Bell Marking the Iron Maiden frontman’s first extensive solo North American tour in almost 30 years, the stop in Anaheim was a prime example of good things coming to those who wait. Aside from the lucky few who were at his solo show...
Bay Area thrash metal titans TESTAMENT are back with a vengeance! The legendary band has officially announced their highly anticipated fourteenth studio album, "Para Bellum," set to drop on October 10th via Nuclear Blast Records. This isn't just an album; it's being...
The metal community is reeling today as Mastodon has confirmed the devastating news of Brent Hinds' passing, releasing a heartfelt statement mourning the loss of their co-founder and former lead guitarist. The band's statement reads: "We are in a state of unfathomable...
The metal community is reeling from the sudden and tragic news: Brent Hinds, the visionary co-founder and former lead guitarist of Mastodon, has died at the age of 51. According to a report from Atlanta News First, Hinds was killed in an accident on August 20 while...
By Matthew Powers At The Gates are a pillar of the Gothenburg, Sweden melodic death metal movement. To say that they are important to metal history would be putting it lightly. They’re not a band that frequently drops new material either, though have been on a great...
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