Indian Graphic Designer Aakash Dwivedi Takes Over NEPHALIST RECORDINGS

Aakash Dwivedi is the designer of Indian black metal band Solar Deity’s logo and artwork (he also works with bands like Albatross and Sceptre). He has now taken over Nephalist Recordings, which was earlier only a moniker to release Solar Deity’s music under. Nephalist Recordings is now a legit music label which will produce physical copies of Solar Deity releases. Aakash Dwivedi has plans of turning Nephalist Recordings into a full-fledged underground extreme metal label and distro. For more details, visit the site: Nephalist Recordings.

BLACK SABBATH: New Album Details Revealed

Today, the 13th of January 2013, rock legends BLACK SABBATH have announced the title of their new album, 13, which will be released this June (exact date TBA). The original BLACK SABBATH–OZZY OSBOURNE (vocals), TONY IOMMI (guitar) and GEEZER BUTLER (bass)–have recorded the album primarily in Los Angeles and were joined at the sessions by drummer Brad Wilk (Rage Against The Machine). Produced by Rick Rubin (seven-time Grammy winner, two of those as Producer of the Year), the album will be released on Vertigo (worldwide) and Vertigo/Republic in the U.S. 13 marks the Grammy-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees’ return to Vertigo, the band’s original label; it’s the group’s first studio album together since 1978’s Never Say Die! They have sold over 70 million albums together. Continue reading “BLACK SABBATH: New Album Details Revealed”

EXODUS, PRONG, JEFF LOOMIS & CHRIS POLAND To Perform At Schecter Guitars 2013 NAMM Party

Schecter Guitar Research, in conjunction with Monster Energy, Jagermeister and Stone Brewing Co.,  is proud to announce the lineup for this year’s installment of the highly anticipated big show bash that takes place during the winter NAMM Conference on Saturday, January 26th at The Grove of Anaheim (doors open at 7pm).  So, abandon you’re current schedule of beer, partycasino.com, and most likely a football game or two. The event, with all beverages donated by Monster Energy, Jagermeister and Stone Brewing Co., – benefitting the non-profit animal rescue charity, Take Me Home – is notably revered year after year by fans, musicians and industry types alike. The 2013 edition will be an evening of ear-shattering metal featuring Bay Area thrash titans Exodus, NYC’s proto-groove legends Prong, ex – Nevermore guitar wizard Jeff Loomis and former Megadeth guitar virtuoso, Chris Poland, who will be performing with his band Ohm. Continue reading “EXODUS, PRONG, JEFF LOOMIS & CHRIS POLAND To Perform At Schecter Guitars 2013 NAMM Party”