March 2020 – Metal Anarchy

Islander Cover R.E.M.‘s “It’s The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)”

Islander have released a cover of R.E.M.‘s “It’s The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine).” The band recorded the track after sadly losing a family member to COVID-19. Proceeds from it will go towards the NYC Low-Income Artist + Freelancer Relief Fund. Islander commented: “The world is being hit…

March 31, 2020

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Islander, News

cover song, Islander, It’s The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine), Metal, R.E.M., Rock
Mutoid Man Share Footage From 2018 Show In Brooklyn, NY

Footage of Mutoid Man‘s December 1, 2018 show at Saint Vitus in Brooklyn, NY has been shared on the “Two Minutes To Late Night” YouTube channel. For those unaware, the group actually serve as the house band for “Two Minutes To Late Night.” It’s also worth noting that the show’s host Jordan “Gwarsenio Hall” Olds…

March 31, 2020

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Mutoid Man, News

live video, Metal, Mutoid Man
Lucifer Postpone May Shows, Announce New November Dates

Lucifer have been forced to postpone their May shows due to the coronavirus pandemic. Despite this, there is some good news as the band have also announced a new European tour. The group commented: “Lucifers Friends! Due to the current virus crisis we are postponing our European May tour for February 2021 (dates to be…

March 31, 2020

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Lucifer, News

Lucifer, Metal, postponed tour, Tour
Metal Anarchy’s New Music Showcase: Exclusive Q&A With Thorn

Time for the next edition of Metal Anarchy’s “new music showcase,” the feature where I introduce you to bands that readers of this site may find interesting. This time I have an exclusive Q&A with Thorn. METAL ANARCHY: Tell me a little about your band: THORN: We are THORN – a six-piece metalcore band from…

March 31, 2020

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New Music Showcase

interview, Metal, Thorn
Cro-Mags To Release New Album “In The Beginning” In June

Harley Flanagan’s Cro-Mags have announced that they will be releasing their new album “In The Beginning” on June 19. A new song from the record titled “The Final Test” can be downloaded for free by following the instructions HERE.

March 31, 2020

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Cro-Mags, News

Cro-Mags, In The Beginning, Metal, new album
Omnium Gatherum Officially Welcome Bassist Mikko Kivistö To The Band, Part Ways With Guitarist Joonas Koto

Omnium Gatherum have announced some lineup changes. First of all, the band have officially welcomed bassist Mikko Kivistö to the group. With this news, they have also confirmed the departure of guitarist Joonas Koto. Omnium Gatherum commented: “As you all know times and situations change in life all the time. On the positive side of…

March 31, 2020

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News, Omnium Gatherum

Joonas Koto, Metal, Mikko Kivistö, new bassist, Omnium Gatherum, split
Cristian Machado (Ex-Ill Niño) To Release New Solo Album “Hollywood Y Sycamore”

Cristian Machado will be releasing a new solo album titled “Hollywood Y Sycamore” this fall. This news follows the singer’s official departure from Ill Niño. Machado commented: “Hello friends! I’m announcing my official departure from ill niño. We’ve reached a fair settlement and I want to wish the band luck on their new journey. The…

March 31, 2020

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Cristian Machado, News

Cristian Machado, Hollywood Y Sycamore, Ill Nino, new album, Rock
Upon A Burning Body Planning New EP & Album

Upon A Burning Body have shared a new video update in which they revealed their upcoming plans. Among them are a new EP, which will be released this summer, and a new album, which they are hoping to track this summer. If you missed it, the title tack of the EP, “Built From War,” was…

March 31, 2020

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News, Upon A Burning Body

Metal, new album, New EP, Upon A Burning Body
Steel Panther To Release “The Butthole Burner” Guitar Effects Pedal

Steel Panther have launched pre-orders for their new “Butthole Burner” guitar effects pedal. You can check out a commercial for that below: The following was said on the band’s website: “California rock legends and effects pedal entrepreneurs Steel Panther continue to light the music instrument world on fire with the release of their newest guitar…

March 31, 2020

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News, Steel Panther

guitar pedal, Rock, Steel Panther
Relapse Records Launch Series Of Previously Unreleased Live Death Recordings

Relapse Records have launched a “Non:Analog – On:Stage Series” of previously unreleased live recordings from Death. The first installment features the band’s June 22, 1995 show in Montreal, QC and it can be streamed below: The following statement was issued: “At a moment when the world has been forced to push pause on live music,…

March 31, 2020

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Death, News

death, Metal, Non:Analog – On:Stage Series