TX-based texturally interesting death metal.

Death metal from Indianapolis, returning in 2012 with an album on Abyss Records:

Very much the “Midwestern style”: heavy mid-paced speed metal influence, a lot of lead rhythm riffing, covert melodic influences.

Legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphocytes, a type of cell that forms part of the immune system.

Iommi is currently working with his doctors to establish the best treatment plan and remains upbeat and determined to make a full and successful recovery.

This comes as BLACK SABBATH — Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass) and Bill Ward (drums) — are writing and recording their first album in 33 years in Los Angeles (still set for release this fall) with producer Rick Rubin. They will now go to the U.K. to continue to work with Tony. – Blabbermouth

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Metal, dark ambient, neoclassical and books.

Arktos’ Christmas sale has been extended until Wednesday, 11 January, after which it will be ended. Take advantage now!

• Arktos Christmas Sale

EVERYTHING on the website is 25% OFF!!! Discount applied to all orders of $10 or more.

DEATHGASM STORE

Have a deathgasm and a smile!

Has metal traded its soul for its popularity with the “service industry” workers, a/k/a hipsters and indie rockers?

Metal today is probably the most popular its been since the 80’s with bands reaching “the charts” with more frequency, worldwide acceptance in mainstream culture (even hipsters and indie fruitcakes are into it nowadays), feature films and documentaries (The Story of Anvil, Metal: A Headbangers Journey, Hesher). The ability for bands to tour on this side of the globe when in past years they would never had gotten the chance because of lack of label support, the popularity of Metal festivals not only in Europe but now in the U.S. with MDF, Gathering of the Bestial Legion, CIM, 70000 of Metal and others. The involvement of major companies like Scion with the Scion Fest and all the shows they put on and a wider acceptance by major venues like HOB to host Metal shows.

Come to think about it, its a pretty good time to be a Metalhead these days.

On the flipside one can’t help but notice that a lot of what people call Metal these days is utter crap I wouldn’t touch with a 10-foot pole. A lot of the bands and music being churned out left and right is unoriginal and emotionless. It is more concerned with fashion and image than with creative riffs and memorable anthems. So much of what kids (old fart voice) listen to nowadays is so watered down,tepid and soulless. Its hard for me to find new bands have any of that spark that would get my heart racing…. memories of listening to Dismember’s Like an Ever Flowing Stream for the first time and headbanging nonstop because you couldn’t help but feel the music. – SDMETAL.org

He makes a good point. Click the link above to read the whole rant.

My one true love is death metal and that can never be taken away from me.

Nielsen Symphonies Nos 1 & 6, the second release in Sir Colin Davis’s acclaimed Nielsen Symphony Cycle, is now available to pre-order on our website for only £7.99. Pre-orders will be sent out a week early on 30 January 2012. Official release date is 6 February 2012.

• Nielsen “Symphonies 1 & 6” pre-order

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Nearing recording status for the new Imprecation LP. Songs have been written and a 4 song demo will be recorded next month as a prelude to the upcoming LP. – David Herrera