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Greekbastard's 2023 Anti-List For 2023

I get bored of making lists, reading lists, being listed, etc., but here I am at the end of 2023 compiling my thoughts on creating a list that only a handful of people will actually take the time to read. This is not a dig on those that create/read/ingest lists, rather me brainstorming on what to put down in words my most metal memories of 2023. Depending on who reads this, we might even share some of these memories, so without further ado, let’s do this.

I want to give my respects to some of the fallen this year. Some were founding members of their respective bands, but the music will live on in their memory. Rest In Power: Josua Henrik Lander Madsen (Artillery), Jim Durkin (Dark Angel), Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake), Anthony Meo (Biohazard), Ryan Siew (Polaris), Zach Scott (Beyond Extinction), Mark Adams (Saint Vitus), Kirk Arrington (Metal Church), Jon Kennedy (Hecate Enthroned).

In 2023, there were some headlines in the metal cosmos that stood out. For starters, Sepultura calling it a day. How about Mike Portnoy rejoining Dream Theater? Or, Ozzy canceling his appearance at Power Trip festival, or even better, AC/DC’s triumphant return at that very same festival? More...

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Cesspool Premiere New Single & Lyric Video

USA/Australia-based deathcore outfit Cesspool premiere a new single and lyric video by the name of "Architects Of The Fallen", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

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Arch Enemy Splits w/ Guitarist Jeff Loomis

Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy has officially parted ways with guitarist Jeff Loomis on amicable terms. The band disclosed that they've brought in Joey Concepcion, known for his work with Armageddon, Daughter Chaos, among others. Interestingly, Concepcion has previously collaborated with former Arch Enemy guitarist Christopher Amott in Armageddon and has filled in for Loomis in live performances with the band.

You can watch guitarist Joey Concepcion performing a headliner show with Arch Enemy at Germany’s Summer Breeze Open Air 2018 in the video clip provided below:

All three parties—Arch Enemy, Jeff Loomis, and Joey Concepcion—issued joint statements, sharing their thoughts on the recent development: More...

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