Here is the first video from Arkaea's debut album Years in the Darkness. If you aren't familiar with Arkaea yet, you may be familiar with some of their members. Christian Olde Wolbers and Raymond Herrera formally played in Fear Factory, while Jon Howard and Pat Kavanagh has previously contributed to Threat Signal. Years in the Darkness will be released on July 14th, here's what drummer Raymond Herrera had to say about his new band's video debut:
Locust was the our first pick for a music video and as the opening track for the album because it really sets the tempo of the album and is a strong track that shows a great introduction to what Arkaea is all about. We knew that we needed to come out swinging and Locust definitely offers that Punch.
We filmed the video for Locust in downtown Los Angeles, we had a great time making the video and look forward to seeing the response. -- Raymond Herrera
As a member of the hardcore/ screamo/ metal with my sister in Eyes Set To Kill, we have long wondered, "Where are all the other girls in hardcore/ screamo/ metal?? It's always been like that, ever since I started Eyes Set To Kill with my sister. Sure there are some girls, but not enough! Now, I am no feminist but wouldn't it be nice to see more girls with the guts to play music of genres that are mainly dominated by boys? I don't mind living in a world of dirty "bros" and endless road trips. BUT ALL I AM SAYING is that some of you female musicians are missing out on all the fun. Stop playing that guitar alone in you room with you door locked shut! Don't be ashamed or embarrassed. Don't be shy to the dream that you only pursue when your sleeping! Don't be afraid of what other girls or guys will think of you. Just make a difference with me and the few out there before its too late!! Your destiny awaits!
New York-based extreme death metal band, Suffocation, shot a for the track "Cataclysmic Purification" on May 31 with director David Brodsky (Arsis, God Forbid, Kataklysm). When asked about the new track and their soon to be released sixth full-length album “Blood Oath,” Suffocation bassist Derek Boyer said, "Cataclysmic Purification audibly portrays a calamitous future approaching. With this song and the rest of the album I think we've maintained the musical integrity of the band while still having comprehendible brutality. Blood Oath combines straight forward crushing movements with unsuspecting twists that will certainly entertain everyone from the avid Suffocation listener to the first time innocent bystanders." Read more...
When I first got started in this business back in 1985, there was considerable value in an album of recorded music, in and of itself. An LP or cassette was, at that time, the primary item a band could offer for sale, and certainly the most important connection they had with their fans. Record companies recognized this value by financing the recording process in legitimate studios, and they would see the project through each creative element until it hit the store shelves. More importantly, the band at hand would be focused primarily, if not entirely, on creating meaningful music. Read more...
Holy crap! It looks like some gutsy (or foolhardy) soul in the programming department took our tongue-in-cheek recommendation to air this bloodbath of a music video literally, and it is somehow slipped right by the standards department and onto the airwaves on last Saturday's show. The clip features a man who accidentally runs over a little girl, then buries her to cover-up his heinous deed. But the young-un's soul doesn't rest and she lashes out "Evil Dead" style to murder the manslaughterer in a tangle of bloody vines and vomited intestines. If you've got a strong stomach click "more" to watch Wretched's "A Preservation of Immortality."
Having posted the new Attack Attack video, we figured why not also put up the Destroy Destroy Destroy clip for "The Wretched Forest?" Click "more" to check it out. Read more...
You like breakdowns, goth, dance-pop and sugary vocals (and don't we all?)? Then dig your fangs into Attack Attack. Click "more" to watch the band's video for "Stick Stickly." Read more...
Slava Giebel, guitarist for German Viking Metal band StrydegoR, was killed in a car accident on May 25.
"It is not easy for us to put our feelings into words," said the band in a statement. "The most important thing is that Slava will never be forgotten, and we will, in any case, continue with the band. Read more...
We're thrilled to present the new God Forbid video "War of Attrition." The video was was shot by acclaimed director Ian McFarland (Sick of It All) and captures the band’s frenetic stage show. See it again when it airs on MTV2’s Headbangers Ball this Saturday night.
“Shooting videos kinda sucks. Especially performance videos," says guitarist Doc Coyle. "You have to head bang for 10 hours in a row, fake play your songs, and you don't even know if all the work will pay off with an awesome video. With that said, this is by far the best performance video we've ever had and it really captures the intensity of the song. As you can see from the clip, we really put our trust in Ian who was incredible to work with. Ian and his crew were super professional. I can't wait for everyone to see the finished product. And like Dave Chappelle says, ‘Everything looks better in slow motion.’"
Click "more" to watch "War of Attrition. Read more...
I must say it’s really disturbing that music education has fallen to the bottom of the list of priorities in today’s education system. I’ve had many people ask me after Owl shows, ''What is that instrument you play? Is that a cello?” In addition to the traditional electric bass guitar, it’s the upright bass/double bass that I play. I’m always happy to explain and clarify to people, but I can’t help wondering what the hell is going on here? Read more...
