Archive for the ‘Heavy Metal’ Category

'On The Record': how the internet changed heavy metal

'On The Record': how the internet changed heavy metal By Jamie Keene on April 2, 2012 06:42 am 12Comments A new five-part documentary series begins tomorrow, exploring the changes in the heavy metal music scene over the last ten years. In On The Record, Metal Injection speaks to musicians, journalists, … Read more on The [...]

Cuba inspires the latest sound from Rodrigo, Gabriella

Cuba inspires the latest sound from Rodrigo, Gabriella We caught up with Rodrigo from Seattle, where the tour began last week: Question: Considering that you started out as heavy metal specialists, Cuban music seems far removed from your sound. Rodrigo Sanchez: We grew up listening to this music in Mexico. Read more on Chicago Sun-Times [...]

Local spotlight: Eye – 'Center of the Sun' album review

Local spotlight: Eye – 'Center of the Sun' album review Columbus, unfortunately, does not have a thriving hard rock/heavy metal scene like our neighbor to the north, Cleveland. The "rock and roll capital of the world" can lay claim to Chimaira, Mushroomhead, Trent Reznor, Gilby Clarke, Eric Singer, … Read more on Examiner.com Three Inches [...]

Getting in tune with Israel

Getting in tune with Israel Like heavy metal music, the Middle East can be hard to understand. Both are notorious for colourfully dressed, hirsute men who loudly proclaim their message while their followers raise their fists and explosions go off. But can we use metal as a pop … Read more on The Province Q&A. [...]

Tenacious D returns with awesome video

Tenacious D returns with awesome video By Ethan Sacks / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS After a six-year hiatus, the heavy metal duo Tenacious D (Jack Black and Kyle Gass) has a new album coming out and a world tour set to begin in May. The self-proclaimed greatest band of all time has returned. Read more [...]

Fire, Motorcycles, Acrobats, Dance: Wow

Fire, Motorcycles, Acrobats, Dance: Wow The Nuclear Cowboyz are billed as “a freestyle motocross drama combined with outrageous pyrotechnic and laser displays synchronized to heavy metal, rock alternative and electronic dubstep music.” The event features acrobats on motorcycles and a … Read more on The Skanner SXSW 2012: Tone Def Touring Showcase with COC I [...]

The Best of 2008 Heavy Metal Festivals

Article by Andrew Regan As the New Year is upon us, many travellers will be looking to book their holidays in order to get the best deals on trips intended for fun and sun; but for heavy metal fans now is the time to start booking travel to festivals in one of the most exciting [...]

Metal Sludge

History Metal Sludge was founded in 1998 by Stevie Rachelle, front man of glam metal band Tuff, and his friend Shawn Card. For much of its early years, and the years which it gained most attention, the two of them were anonymously writing on the website via pseudonyms. Rachelle looked at their approach as similar [...]

Heavy metal rules the globe

Heavy metal rules the globe Heavy metal music may compel some listeners to cover their ears. But to Paul Greene, associate professor of ethnomusicology and integrative arts at Penn State Brandywine, heavy metal is an exciting musical culture. In his new book, Metal Rules the … Read more on Penn State Delaware County Madison band [...]

Folk Metal Community

Folk Metal has been around sense the 1990′s. The earliest band that created this genre of music had to be Skyclad. They had an offshoot of heavy metal that included folkish instruments and folk singing. More bands are experimenting with folk metal as the years go by. It has become more popular now than it [...]