Empire State Bastard, the “progressive grindcore” project featuring Biffy Clyro guitarist/vocalist Simon Neil and Biffy Clyro touring guitarist and ex-Oceansize frontman Mike Vennart, have signed a new deal with Roadrunner Records. The band, who recently recruited drummer Dave Lombardo (ex-Slayer) and touring bassist Naomi Macleod (Bitch Falcon), will be releasing their first single, “Harvest,” on…
Rolling Stone have unveiled their list of “The 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs Of All Time.” You can check that out HERE. The top 10 tracks are also available below: 10. Iron Maiden – “Run To The Hills“ 09. Dio – “Holy Diver“ 08. Slayer – “Raining Blood“ 07. Black Sabbath – “Iron Man“ 06.…
Dave Lombardo (Testament, Dead Cross, ex-Slayer) has announced that he will be releasing a new solo album, titled “Rites Of Percussion,” on May 5. The effort’s first single, “Journey Of The Host,” can be found below: “Rites Of Percussion” Track Listing: 01. “Initiatory Madness” 02. “Separation From The Sacred” 03. “Inner Sanctum” 04. “Journey Of…
Empire State Bastard, the “progressive grindcore” project featuring Biffy Clyro guitarist/vocalist Simon Neil and Biffy Clyro touring guitarist and ex-Oceansize frontman Mike Vennart, have announced some March UK shows. The concerts will find the duo joined by drummer Dave Lombardo (ex-Slayer) and bassist Naomi Macleod (Bitch Falcon). Here’s the dates: 03/26 Glasgow, UK – Cathouse…
During the Las Vegas Raiders’ January 7 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium, the team’s house band performed an orchestral cover of Slayer’s “South Of Heaven.” You can see fan-filmed footage of that below. The Raiders, who have a fan in Slayer’s Kerry King, ended up losing the game 31-13. [via Loudwire]
During a recent interview with Metal Hammer, Slayer’s Kerry King further opened up about the band’s retirement. The guitarist says he was angry about the whole situation and that he feels “it was premature.” King said the following when asked how he reacted to talk of retirement: “Anger… what else? It was premature. The reason…
Slayer’s Paul Bostaph has shared some drum-cam footage of “Raining Blood” from the band’s November 3, 2018 show at Wembley SSE Arena in London, England. You can check that out below:
Sleigher, the Slayer-themed holiday project organized by Haken’s Charlie Griffith, have shared a new track called “South Of Lapland (Santa’s Gory Yuletide).” The song, which is inspired by Slayer’s “South Of Heaven,” features contributions from Rody Walker (Protest The Hero), Jeramie Kling (The Absence, Inhuman Condition), Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), Dan Goldsworthy (My Minds Weapon),…
Dave Lombardo (Testament, ex-Slayer, etc.) and his wife Paula have released a new song titled “The Gift.” You can check that out below. Lombardo commented: “A romantic love song for the holiday season, written by my wife and I.”
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