Acclaimed guitarist Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big, Racer X), has announced the first annual Paul Gilbert’s Great Guitar Escape, set for July 9-13 at Full Moon Resort in Big Indian, NY. Guitar players of all ages, levels and styles are invited to join Paul Gilbert and other expert musicians for this 5 day experience focused on the techniques, styles, and life of the modern working musician. Continue reading “PAUL GILBERT’s Great Guitar Escape Set For July 9-13 2012 In Big Indian, NY”
Dutch doom-death metal legends ASPHYX have now finished work on their 8th studio album, programmatically entitled Deathhammer. Set to be released on February 27th, 2012 in Europe and February 28th, 2012 in North America via Century Media Records, Deathhammerfeatures artwork by the band’s long-time partner in designs, Axel Hermann (http://www.axel-illustrator.de). Hermann has not only worked on all of the early ASPHYX artwork (and most recently on their Live Death Doom release), but is also responsible for a lot of the classic Century Media artwork by bands like MORGOTH, UNLEASHED, SAMAEL, or GRAVE. In regards to their newfound collaboration, both parties comment: Continue reading “ASPHYX Reveals Cover Artwork, Details For New Album “Deathhammer”, Confirmed For ExtremeFest And Obscene Extreme Festival In 2012”
In Decibel Magazine’s January 2012 issue, death metal masters CRYPTOPSY will join the likes of SLAYER, METALLICA, BLACK SABBATH, and many other legendary bands as fellow Decibel Hall of Famers and as the first Canadian entry! This special 7-page spread takes fans back in time to the making of None So Vile, the now-classic 1996 album that set a new standard for the Canadian metal scene-and death metal in general. Featuring an exclusive interview with the None So Vile lineup (vocalist Dan “Lord Worm” Greening, guitarist Jon Levasseur, bassist Eric Langlois, and drummer Flo Mounier), this piece is a must-read for every CRYPTOPSY fan! Be sure to pick up your copy of Decibel’s year-end issue now in stores or online: Continue reading “CRYPTOPSY Enters Decibel’s Hall Of Fame In January 2012 Issue”
‘Black Line White Lie’ is the long overdue book featuring over 275 black and white images by artist DEREK HESS. This book covers over 20 years of his black and white drawings from images of his earliest flyers to some of his more recent works like Cancer of the Soul and Valentine. Derek dedicates this huge 300 page book to his fans which also includes a chapter of over 70 tattoos that people have done of his works. Continue reading “Album Cover Artist DEREK HESS Releases New Book ‘Black Line White Lie’”
PROSTHETIC RECORDS is proud to announce the signing of Brooklyn’s MUTILATION RITES. The filthy black metal band was conceived by Michael Dimmitt and Justin Ennis in January 2009 and after various incarnations, solidified with the addition of George Paul and Iain Deaderick. Members have done time in acts such as Tombs, Heuristic and Curendera. They site influences including, but not limited to, Darkthrone, Discharge, Dissection and Weakling. Continue reading “MUTILATION RITES Signs to PROSTHETIC RECORDS”