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70000 Tons Of Metal 2023: Day Two

Rise and shine sea dogs! The second day of 70000 Tons Of Metal 2023 dawned and with it came the knowledge that the Pool Deck, perhaps the most notable stage on board the ship, was open for business with plenty of favourites ready to let their sound ride the Caribbean wind. Opening the stage was German power metal veterans Freedom Call, perhaps the happiest metal band on Earth, though personally, I was less than chipper to wake up just after they'd finished their set, missing out on the fun in the sun. So after a quick shower, it was time to head up to the eleventh floor for my first taste of sea air and outdoor metal this year.

Despite missing out on Freedom Call, perhaps there was no better way to get into the spirit of things than by witnessing one of your bucket list bands, which in my case was Dutch death metal legends, God Dethroned. The quartet has been on a roll since their second return in 2014, releasing two excellent albums with a third reportedly in production and watching this lineup, it's safe to assume that God Dethroned has never been healthier. They looked as if they were enjoying themselves as much as the fans were and songs like "Poison Fog" and "No Man's Land" sounded absolutely amazing. Perhaps the biggest surprise was just how quick it was to take to the band's new single, "Asmodevs," which may have even been the highlight of the set. God Dethroned not only met expectations, they exceeded them. More...

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Mac Sabbath Increase Hypertension In Mesa, AZ

Fast food and metal, a match made heaven and hell, right? Absolutely! Especially if the band is Mac Sabbath! This was my second taste of “drive thru metal” and you can supersize me with Mac Sabbath without any regard to my personal health anytime. I’m usually not into gimmicky type bands, but Mac Sabbath is different in a couple of ways for me. I grew up eating McDonalds as a child and in my teenage years I developed my metal ears listening to Sabbath. It’s just a genius concept and I Mcfucking love this band!

I’ve been hangry for some Mac Sabbath for awhile and lucky me, they stopped in Mesa, Arizona during a small run of shows. When I arrived at the venue, it was packed with “customers.” The merch line was a mile long and it was the same with adult fountain drink line. I overheard that the previous night’s show in Tucson was just as packed. After a short delay from the projected starting time of the show, the world’s best Black Sabbath tribute band dropped their circus tent-like shroud and fast-food metal mania commenced.

Opening with “Organic Funeral,” the trio of Slayer MacCheeze, Grimalice and the Catburglar graced the drive-thru stage. Ronald Osbourne, the restaurant/stage manager, showed up to work wearing a yellow straight jacket with a pentagram stitched onto one of the elbows. He managed to maneuver his way towards the giant drinking straw microphone stand and sing before eventually freeing himself from the jacket.

For those that haven’t attended a Mac Sabbath show, between songs the band will make puns out of anything music culture and fast food. As you might have already guessed, all their songs titles are Black Sabbath/Metal puns. Here are a few: “Sweet Beef,” “We’re Not Going to Shake Shack,” “Frying Pan.” The list goes on and on.

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Merlock Releases New Single And Video

Exploring gloomy realms, Merlock produce imposing soundscapes that embrace the murky depths. Seeing multiple genres converge, Merlock manifest a compelling doom, psychedelic and stoner mix in the new record.

Today the band has revealed a new single, "Behold! The Sword of Lock".

The band had this to say about the track:

“Behold! The Sword of Lock” is one of my favorite songs I’ve ever written. It's very much about the inherent insanity of pursuing this craft and is an examination of my own death drive. Like, what is it that compels us to hop in this van and sleep and eat like shit and go to battle every night for as long as we can. It's kind of insane, but it's also a beautiful, primal path we’ve chosen. The opening riffs are ferocious and brutal, but as the song progresses, they become elegant, holy even. More...

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A Call For Revenge Premiere New Song & Music Video

Mexico City, Mexico-based blackened deathcore outfit A Call For Revenge premiere a new single and music video by the name of “Eternal Ordeal”, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

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Colpocleisis Premiere New Single

Liverpool, UK-based slamming brutal death metal band Colpocleisis premiere a new single titled “Flagellating At The Slab”, taken from their upcoming new album "Elegant Degradation", which will be out in stores March 3, 2023 via Reality Fade.

Check out now "Flagellating At The Slab" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

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Enforcer Premiere New Single & Music Video

Swedish heavy metal/speed metal band Enforcer premiere a new single and music video by the name of “Coming Alive”, taken from their upcoming new album "Nostalgia", which will be out in stores May 5 through Nuclear Blast Records.

Check out now "Coming Alive" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

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Fury of Five Return After 23 Years Hiatus

New Jersey hardcore band Fury of Five are back on the scene after a break of 23 years. Today they premiere a new song and music video by the name of “Feel the Reign”, taken from their forthcoming EP, "Half Past Revenge", due out on March 3rd, 2023 via Upstate Records.

Fury of Five were originally formed in 1994 and previously released three albums, "No Reason to Smile", "At War With The World", and "This Time It’s Personal". They called it quits in 1998, and are excited to pick up where they left off with their new effort, which they recorded at Landmine Studios with engineer/producer Len Carmichael.

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