Escuela Grind
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Pittsfield,
MA,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
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Gridiron Premiere New Single & Music Video
Rap metal/hardcore outfit Gridiron have debuted a new music video for their track “Heavy Metal Money (Seen It All Before)“, taken from their album Poetry From Pain. The song features a guest appearance from rapper Big Body Bes.
Sharing the video, Gridiron offered the following thoughts on the visual: More...
Fugitive (Power Trip, Etc.) Premiere New Video
Fugitive, the Texan crossover outfit featuring members of Power Trip, Skourge, and more, have released an official music video for their latest single, “Spheres Of Virulence.” Directed by Raul Vela IV, the video has just premiered online. The track was first revealed last week in conjunction with the band’s signing to Blue Grape Music.
As previously announced, Fugitive will also be joining this year’s edition of The Summer Slaughter Tour, performing alongside Hatebreed and others. More...
Escuela Grind Releases New Video "Toothless"
New England extreme metal powerhouse, Escuela Grind, will release their new LP, Dreams on Algorithms, on 18th October via MNRK Heavy.
Today, the band drop their crushing new track "Toothless," and its accompanying video, directed by Seby X Martinez for Negative Kitty (Body Count, [adult swim]). The weighty "Toothless" sees Escuela Grind deliver a crunching Mortician-meets-Celtic Frost cut that is equal parts two-step tumble and weighty wood chop as vocalist Katerina Economou exclaims, "It would feel better to fail than never to be tested." More...
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Rain Was No Match For Brutal Assault's Second Day
The schedule for the second day of Brutal Assault was going to be more relaxed than the previous day’s. I had only penciled in seven bands to see, so there would be plenty more time to enjoy the other festivities the festival has to offer other than just stage hopping all day/night long. The weather was still unsettled by the time we arrived at the grounds during the early afternoon, but according to the forecast, the only chance of rain for the duration of the festival would be for today.
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Cool stuff lurking about the festival grounds
Year after year, there are always newer bands that go viral as popularity. One of those bands, Escuela Grind, has been on my radar but I haven’t got to check them out until this year’s Brutal Assault. Before leaving for the Czech Republic, I did a little homework and listened to them during the flight. I do like Grindcore, thus I was interested in seeing how Escuela Grind would translate onto a Brutal Assault main stage.
When Escuela Grind took to the stage, I can only liken it to a simultaneous and timed grenade detonations. There were explosions of energy in every direction with the majority coming from their lead vocalist, Katerina Economou. I can only compare her to Barney Greenway of Napalm Death fame when it comes to stage presence. During one of the breaks between songs, she stated that Brutal Assault was the largest stage that Escuela Grind had ever played on. With the excitement I saw, without any doubt, I believed her. They were so pumped to be on a main festival stage and took full advantage of it.
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Katerina Economou of Escuela Grind
After Escuela Grind, the soggy weather had returned and I had a difficult decision to make. Do I run the risk of checking out thrashers Havok knowing that it was definitely going to rain during their set? After the last night’s catastrophe during Abbath, it was a pretty easy decision. I'm sorry but I’ll have to catch you another time Havok.
The rain arrived as predicted but it weened to a drizzle by the time I had to leave to see the next band, Dopethrone. I threw on my flimsy emergency rain poncho and covered my camera with a sort of “camera condom” that’s “supposed to” keep moisture away from the camera body and lens. However, I didn’t trust the condom for use during a constant downpour like what happened during Abbath and Havok.
During the moments leading up to start of Dopethrone, there was still a bit of sound checking going on. The slender, dreadlock draped vocalist, Vincent Houde, was conversing with the soundboard engineer in a voice mimicking Butthead of Beavis and Butthead fame. Everyone that was waiting for the band to start really didn’t mind that the unplanned comedy skit was spilling onto Dopethrone’s allotted playing time.
If you haven’t figured it out already by just band’s name alone, Dopethrone is a stoner/doom metal band. If marijuana were legal in the Czech Republic, I am absolutely certain I would have gotten a contact high during their show. Dopethrone’s set consisted of plenty fuzzed out, doomelicious riffs, however Vincent Houde has another career outside of stoner/doom waiting for him in standup comedy if he ever so desires.
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Vincent Houde of Dopethrone
I have been waiting 34 years to see the next band on my list. That band was Bay Area Thrash Metal titans, Forbidden. The first time I saw them, they played on a stage that could accommodate a three-piece local band. Was today’s set worth the thirty-four-year interlude? It was a resounding YES, a thousand times over. Only two of the original members were on stage today, but it sounded just like the band I remembered from so many years ago. Even Chuck Billy from Testament was spotted headbanging from the side of the stage during their set.
The new vocalist, Norman Skinner, effortlessly nailed every one of Russ Anderson’s vocal lines. I could barely tell the difference between the two at times. Daniel Mongrain, the guitarist on loan from Voivod, was an excellent fill in choice for the second guitarist role. I heard a rumor that he might join Forbidden on a permanent basis. What does that mean for Voivod if that happens? Enough of the rumor mill. Overall, this was one of my favorite sets from this year’s Brutal Assault.
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Matt Camacho and Craig Locicero of Forbidden More...
Escuela Grind Premiere New Single & Music Video
Escuela Grind premiere another new single from their forthcoming album, “Dreams On Algorithms,” produced by Kurt Ballou. The album is set for release on October 18th, and a video for the track “Concept Of God” has just premiered on YouTube as well.
Directed by Seby X Martinez, the band shared the following about the video: More...
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Rotten Sound Ushers In Incineration Fest 2024
From the Rolling Stones to Iron Maiden, sometimes the most exciting gigs take place in a London pub. So it was this past Friday, when in anticipation of Incineration Fest happening the following day, the event put on a pre-party, featuring some of the most ferocious music going. Hosting this fiesta was The Black Heart, an essential pub for all headbangers in Britain to check out, which features a performance space upstairs and has welcomed such bands as Baest, Mastiff, Bulletboys and Electric Eel Shock in recent months.
Kicking off the evening was Skinflint, who has made the journey from Botswana to be here tonight. Indeed, the band were so excited to be performing in England for the first time, that I noticed (and spoke to) two members thanking those in attendance for coming early to see them. Such gratitude will only make people like you even more and so it was that when they took to the stage, metal fans were delighted to welcome them. Playing a style of metal which draws more from the traditional than the tempo and temper of grindcore, they were perhaps a little out of place tonight, but their enthusiasm, as well as genuinely good music made them very endearing. Frontman Giuseppe Sbrana had the decency to explain some of the subjects and words to the audience, who all seemed interested in these topics that are completely new to most of them and when twinned with some great tunes, it becomes all the more intriguing to do some research on Tswana culture afterwards. A really enjoyable set and I think I speak for everyone who witnessed it when I say that Skinflint is welcome back in London anytime. More...
Escuela Grind Premiere New Single & Music Video
Escuela Grind has released a video for their latest single, "Always Watching You." This track marks the debut offering from their upcoming, yet-to-be-titled album, blending powerviolence, grindcore, and hardcore elements. The band plans to unveil the album this fall via MNRK Heavy. Recording sessions were conducted late last year with Kurt Ballou of Converge as the producer.
The video was directed by Zack Perez. Vocalist Katerina Economou shared her thoughts: More...
Escuela Grind Drama Escalates Further Online
The ongoing drama surrounding Escuela Grind has escalated further online. Last week, guitarist Tom Sifuentes announced his departure from the band, citing safety concerns related to his hearing. Despite raising these issues with the group, Sifuentes claimed they opted to replace him rather than address his concerns.
Following Sifuentes' public announcement, the band decided to remove him from the lineup before his scheduled final performances. Adding fuel to the fire, a former driver who worked with the band came forward with allegations against several members and individuals associated with the group, stating: More...
BRAT Premiere New Single & Music Video
New Orleans-based BRAT's inaugural album, "Social Grace," is slated for release on March 15th via Prosthetic Records. The band describes their sound as 'barbiegrind' and 'bimboviolence.' As part of the build-up, they've unveiled a third single titled "Hesitation Wound," along with its accompanying music video.
The band shared their excitement about these developments: More...
Brutal Assault Unveils 23 Additional Bands
Legendary death metal act Carcass is set to make a triumphant return to the Fortress after a five-year hiatus. Joining them is Cytotoxin, promising an onslaught of toxic and brutal death metal. Death/goregrind force from Belgium Aborted will join the lineup alongside Sweden's Dark Tranquillity, renowned for their signature Gothenburg melodic death metal sound. Vltimas, the apocalypse riders, will complete this imaginary death metal circle.
American band Escuela Grind will bring chaos with their grindcore, followed by Misery Index and Rotten Sound, known for their mixes of death and grind genres. The onslaught will culminate with Pig Destroyer.
Representing the black metal genre are American act Akhlys, underground sensation Yellow Eyes, and folk psychedelic ensemble Hexvessel.
From the gothic scene, the lineup will welcome industrial favorites Deathsars and the post-punk-tinged Unto Others. Finnish melodic outfit Kalmah will arrive from the dark swamps, and heavy-rock-metal band Soil will come from overseas. Cynic, known as "tech metallers," will present a special Focus set in celebration of the re-release of their iconic debut album. Additionally, acts like Master Boot Record, with their 8-bit computer sounds, and the brutally honest post-hardcore group Svalbard will offer their unique musical perspectives.
Prepare for some hardcore action as Madball makes a comeback to Brutal Assault, after six years, promising a lively moshpit. Also making their debut at BA are established bands like Cancer Bats, Show Me The Body known for their innovative musical identity, and This Is Hell, recognized for their intense and energetic live performances in the metal punk scene.
Newly Announced Bands: More...
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Diamond's Mine: The Best Of 2023
Another year over and another one that not many will be looking back on with any sense of fondness when it comes to the state of the world, but it was a pretty good one if one only looks at the metal music. We've seen bands break onto the scene and said goodbye to some favourites such as Kiss, The Agonist, Dark Fortress and Terrorizer (before saying "I thought you left?" to that last one when they announced their return seven months later.) Others announced plans to step away, either temporarily such as Nightwish and Cirith Ungol, other permanently such as Sepultura, Issues and Destrage. While it's sad to see bands go, it's always nice to welcome new names, which leads me nicely to...
Best Newcomer
There was plenty to choose from this year. My personal qualification is a band which released their debut full length album, so Cobra Spell, featuring former Burning Witches and Cypta guitarist Sonia Anubis leading the charge was a strong contender with their brand of 80s flavoured sleaze metal. Speaking of familiar names, Atheist frontman Kelly Shaefer, along with other members of the band brought the world Till The Dirt, whose debut album, "Outside The Spiral" subverted expectations, while fans of death metal will want to seek out Denmark's Plaguemace pretty quickly. Stoner and doom metal had a very strong showing with the likes of High Priest and Auralayer. In fact, it's from this genre that we find this year's winner of the award and appropriately for the roots of the style, it's a Birmingham band.
Margarita Witch Cult
With the kind of name which won't be forgotten in a hurry, the Midlands trio marked the release of their debut album in style, opening the Black Heart in Camden at this year's Desertfest. The album itself is everything fans love about classic, riff based heavy metal, providing plenty to sink one's teeth into such as exciting tempos, catchy choruses ("Diabolical Influence" will stay in your head for days) and as mentioned, some seriously tasty riffs. Stoner, doom, psychedelica and even a little thrash makes this self-titled effort an essential addition to any Sabbath worshiper's collection, while the group should definitely be seen live as soon as you get the opportunity. More...
Escuela Grind Premiere New Single "Meat Magnet"
Escuela Grind has intensified their sound on their latest single "Meat Magnet" with a guest appearance by Napalm Death vocalist Barney Greenway. Greenway shared his thoughts on his contribution to the track, stating, "'Meat Magnet' packs a hefty punch, and I was thrilled to lend my vocals to it. The infectious enthusiasm of Escuela Grind is palpable. It's hard not to be captivated by that."
The single is accompanied by a video directed by Michael Jari Davidson (known for his work with Alice In Chains), both streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Furthermore, Escuela Grind is gearing up to release their new EP titled "DDEEAATHHMMEETTAALL" on January 12th. The EP was mixed by Kurt Ballou (recognized for his work with High On Fire, Gatecreeper, etc.) and mastered by Nick Townsend (known for collaborations with Cheap Trick, Dr. Dre). Pre-orders for the EP are available now.
Additionally, Escuela Grind has an array of tour dates lined up in 2024, featuring Take Offense, Bonginator, Slow Pulse, Come Mierda, Frog Mallet, and BRAT.
Escuela Grind Premiere New Single & Music Video
Escuela Grind is set to release a new EP titled “Ddeeaatthhmmeettaall” on January 12th via MNRK Heavy. This four-song offering from the grind/powerviolence group features a collaboration with Napalm Death's vocalist Mark “Barney” Greenway on the track “Meat Magnet”. A live fan-shot performance of the song from this past summer (sans Greenway) is available for viewing below.
Furthermore, the EP kicks off with “Ball And Chain”, now accompanied by an official music video directed by Michael Jari Davidson (Alice In Chains). Shot during a live show in Mexico City, the video captures the energy of the performance. Recording sessions for the EP were helmed by producer Will Killingsworth, with mixing handled by Kurt Ballou of Converge.
Vocalist Katerina Economou shared her thoughts: More...
Baroness Premiere New Single & Music Video
The alternative metal ensemble Baroness, hailing from Savannah, Georgia, are celebrating the release of their new studio album, "Stone," today, September 15th. To accompany this release, they have unveiled an official music video for the song "Anodyne," streaming via YouTube for you now below:
Guitarist and vocalist Gina Gleason shared her thoughts on the track: More...
Escuela Grind Announces European Tour Dates
Acclaimed metallic hardcore/grindcore group Escuela Grind have announced their debut UK/EU headline run this September.
Escuela Grind comments: "To be able to return to Europe for a headliner tour, and to tour Europe twice in one year is an amazing achievement for us. We had such a blast opening for Napalm Death in February, and we met many new fans, so we’re extra excited to return and play a more extensive and personal set."
The tour follows the release of Escuela Grind's barnstorming new album "Memory Theater," released September 2022 via the band's new label home of MNRK Heavy, and then Escuela Grind's subsequent EU/UK tour supporting grind legends Napalm Death.
The tour dates are as follows: More...
The Acacia Strain Premiere New Single "Chain"
The Acacia Strain premiere a new single titled “Chain”, taken from their upcoming new album "Step Into The Light", which will be out in stores May 12th. Chamber frontman Jacob Lilly guests on this just released advance track.
Check out now "Chain" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
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Napalm Death Campaigns In Bristol
When it comes to Napalm Death, they really are a band that needs no introduction. Pioneers, perhaps even inventors depending on who you ask, of grindcore, bringing together metal heads and punks for well over thirty years and always remaining true to their principles, Napalm Death are truly deserving of the often overused tag, "legends." One of the reasons that they've remained so popular is their live shows, in which they easily connect with the crowd and perform with such energy that they still inspire young fans to get on stage themselves. A Napalm Death show always feels like an event too, as often they put together an amazing package of bands that fit well together but still display a good variety, such is the case on their current "Campaign For Musical Destruction" tour, which on Tuesday the 7th of March, made it's first British stop in Bristol.
The best way to open an event is with with a bang and if ever there was a band that brings the boom, it's Escuela Grind. For some reason, the band seems to attract controversy regarding their genre and image but, for lack of a better phrase, I don't understand why. From the first note, the quartet are a blast (I promise that's the last of the explosions synonyms,) and they're so much fun. Vocalist Katerina Economou is a force of nature, leading the charge as the band treated those who arrived early to their mix of hardcore, grindcore, death metal and powerviolence. I'm still a relative newcomer to the band so I can't list every song they played, but "Cliffhanger" was a definite highlight. Escuela Grind crafted an instant connection with the crowd, joking with them, receiving positive responses to their short statements regarding social issues (a subject we'll be revisiting later in this review) and just generally being great to be around. They're not just impressive live, they're quite frankly amazing. I can't wait to see them again. This was their first show in Britain and they're more than welcome to come back any time. More...
Escuela Grind Added To Napalm Death European Tour
Pittsfield, Massachusetts outfit Escuela Grind has been announced as the fourth band for the "Campaign For Musical Destruction" European tour, which will also feature hardcore punk veterans Dropdead and Russian bear worshipers Siberian Meat Grinder.
The tour dates are as follows:
02/09 Eindhoven, NET – Dynamo
02/10 Koln, GER – Essigfabrik
02/11 Berlin, GER – Astra Kulturhaus
02/12 Wroclaw, POL – Concert Center A2
02/14 Budapest, HUN – Durer Kert
02/15 Wien, AUT – Arena
02/16 Brno, CZE – Sono
02/17 Magdeburg, GER – Factory
02/18 Hamburg, GER – Gruenspan
02/19 Munchen, GER – Backstage
02/22 Bensacon, GRA – La Rodia
02/26 Paris, FRA – La Machine du Moulin Rouge
02/28 Oberhausen, GER – Kulttempel
03/01 Leipzig, GER – Werk 2
03/02 Paderno Dugnano, ITA – Slaughter Club
03/03 Mannheim, GER – MS Connexion Complex
03/04 Huttikon, SWI – Meh Suff! Metal-Festival
03/05 Utrecht, NET – Tivoli
03/07 Bristol, UK – O2 Academy 2
03/08 Manchester, UK – Manchester Academy
03/09 Glasgow, UK – Classic Grand
03/10 Kingston Upon Hull, UK – Tower Ballroom
Lesser Animal Premiere New Single & Music Video
Lesser Animal (Arsonists Get All The Girls, Alterbeast, American Me, etc.) premiere their new advance track and music video named “Cold Dead Past“. The single is off the group’s debut EP titled “Gnashing“, due out on October 10th, 2022.
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Escuela Grind Premiere New Single & Music Video
Escuela Grind premiere their Michael Jari Davidson directed music video for their latest single titled “Forced Collective Introspection”. That track is taken from the group’s upcoming studio full-length “Memory Theater“, due out on September 30th via MNRK Heavy.
The band will be out on the following run with Test (Brazil) in support of the new outing: More...