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Deicide Decimates The Dome In Tufnell Park

Sometimes, to understand what makes something so beloved, you need to go back to the roots. Nowadays, death metal bands are ten a penny, very few of which offer anything worth listening to, much less anything original. There's definitely some good younger bands out there like Baest and Frozen Soul, but few will disagree; You can't beat the classics. In the grip of sunshine and hot weather, two things Britain is very unfamiliar with, London welcomed a band who was born in the heat and became one of death metal's true icons; Deicide. Having just released their latest album, "Banished By Sin," the Florida quartet were in town, fresh off of their performance at Bloodstock to bring their rabid fan base a healthy dose of blasphemy, antitheism and crushing tunes.

Unfortunately, a myriad of transport problems prevented me from getting to the venue when doors opened and checking out the first band Corpsing. I've no idea what they sound like, but it would have been nice to find out in person. However I did arrive shortly before the second band of the night, Burner, took to the stage, which was an interesting set in a way. Like a lot of bands in the modern scene, they're billed as "death metal/hardcore" but honestly, they're a deathcore band, like many other groups who use the double genre tag.

It has to be said that they do have a bit more going on than the standard deathcore fare however, with some cool grooves and riffs and there was certainly an audience for them at this show, enough to generate a decent mosh pit anyway. Sadly, there was also more than a few people in attendance who just took the piss out of them, sarcastically mimicking the vocalist's mannerisms throughout the set, while the rest of the crowd seemed pretty nonplussed. They're worth checking out if you're into deathcore and they probably would have gone down better supporting a different legend like Suffocation or Broken Hope, but when life gives you an opportunity you take it, so fair play to them. More...

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Mvrdercide Premiere New Single & Music Video

Mvrdercide premiere a new single and music video by the name of "Earthgroans", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. The track features guest vocals contributed by Sammy SlamDance.

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Kublai Khan TX Premiere New Single & Music Video

Kublai Khan TX is set to release their new album "Exhibition Of Prowess" on September 20th, and the band has just dropped a new single, "Supreme Ruler" from it available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.

"Exhibition Of Prowess" also includes the previously-released singles "Theory Of Mind" and "Low Tech," along with guest appearances from Dave Peters of Throwdown on "Cannibal" and Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed on "A Hopeless Fate."

Comment Kublai Khan TX:

"'Supreme Ruler' is a metalcore torpedo aimed straight at the world. This song captures the true simplicity and pissed-of essence of Kublai Khan TX in its rawest form. Straight to the point, no bullshit, and built to last."

You can also catch Kublai Khan TX on tour at the following dates: More...

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Molder Premiere Title Track From Upcoming Album

Molder is back with their upcoming album "Catastrophic Reconfiguration", set to be released on November 8th, and they’ve just dropped the title track as a new single.

Comments Molder’s vocalist and guitarist, Aaren Pantke: "This was the first song Carlos [Santini, lead guitar] wrote and contributed to the band. To play on the name, we wanted this to be representative of our 'rebirth' as a band. The track perfectly encapsulates everything that defines 'Molder' while showcasing our newly sharpened edge. At its core, the song questions 'where we stand' in a post-COVID world. Have we taken self-indulgence too far? Did we deserve another chance? Our answer leans towards no."

Molder will also be hitting the road with Goetia on the following dates: More...

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