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Brujeria Shine In An International Metal Gathering

On Friday the 14th (probably unlucky for some,) two of death metal's cult favourites, Cryptopsy and Brujeria, performed a co-headlining show at The Dome in Tufnell Park, North London, joined in their venture by Brazilian thrash trio Nervosa and Australian technical death metal outfit, Psycroptic. The Dome itself is a solid venue, especially for housing metal shows, comprising mostly of a large hall, with the usual club features of a cloakroom and smoking area. Unfortunately, because of renovations at the Tufnell Park underground station (which is literally across the street from The Dome,) the best option was to get off at Kentish Town and walk from there, which is only a ten minute straight walk. It's a venue well worth checking out if there's something on that fits your taste, and on this night, The Dome was catering to those of us with a taste for the extreme.

First up, at only half past six in the evening, was the all female thrash metal group, Nervosa, arguably one of the most exciting bands coming through at the moment. It was their first time visiting Great Britain and they were clearly keen to both showcase their talents and win over new fans, which they most certainly did on the night. Though the crowd was relatively sparse when they took to the stage, Nervosa played with a frenzied passion that encompassed both the anger that drives their creativity and the love of metal that taking them to new places. As more people entered the venue, they found themselves gravitating to the stage to see this exhilarating three piece, mostly performing music from their debut full length, "Victim of Yourself." The album itself is a great listen, and songs such as, "Death" and "Into Moshpit" sound even heavier in a live environment and it took no more than two songs for the whole crowd to be converted, with more being won over from start to finish. It was a great way for the band to introduce themselves in the UK before heading out on their headline run, which is a must see for those who like their thrash tinged with death metal. A fantastic way to start the show. More...

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Cryptic Brood Releasing New EP

It's time to reveal the cover artwork and an advance track for Germany's most rotting death metal band and the upcoming 4-song EP "Wormhead."

This new mini CD is the continuation of a debut demo in 2013 and the band's split album with Graveyard Ghoul from 2014.

On this new putrid offering, Cryptic Brood delivers an even heavier sound through three original tracks and a unique interpretation of Suffocation's "Infecting the Crypts." Due out September 20 via Xtreem Music, the "Wormhead" track listing is as follows:

1. Temple of Pestilence
2. Gargling Vicious Mass
3. Infecting the Brood
4. Wormhead More...

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Atreyu Posts "Start To Break" Lyric Clip

Southern California's Atreyu is gearing up for the September 18 release of new album "Long Live" on Search + Destroy/Spinefarm Records. Today the track "Start To Break" also comes online - check out the lyric video below.

Of the song, frontman Alex Varkatzas said, "Life can get to you. This world is so fast-paced, and in trying to keep up with it, we lose part of ourselves. This song is about fighting through those negative emotions and embracing the challenge."

Atreyu will hit the road this fall on a headline tour in support of "Long Live." Dates are available after the jump. The "Long Live" track listing is as follows:

1. Long Live
2. Live to Labor
3. I Would Kill/Lie/Die (For You)
4. Cut Off the Head
5. A Bitter Broken Memory
6. Do You Know Who You Are
7. Revival (interlude)
8. Heartbeats and Flatlines
9. Brass Balls
10. Moments Before Dawn
11. Start to Break
12. Reckless More...

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Display Of Decay Streaming "Cellar Goreatory"

Hailing from Edmonton, AB, Display Of Decay has been spreading its infection across Western Canada and is now ready to unleash next virulent strain "Dust Of Existence" on September 22.

The album will feature eight aural assaults, with a new track available online today - check out "Cellar Goreatory" below.

Guitarist Sean Watson comments: "Cellar Goreatory' is a gruesome mid-paced track showcasing the speed of Jessy Leduc's voice, and the punishing grooves embedded within Display of Decay's writing. This track will have you smashing your head along to the tempo all the way to when you push the repeat button!"

1. Created to Kill (3:41) [streaming here]
2. Relentless Reprisal (2:53)
3. High Voltage Castration (5:16)
4. Maruta (4:21)
5. Cellar Goreatory (3:26)
6. Messiah Complex (4:30)
7. Nyctophilia (3:23)
8. Dust of Existence (7:10) More...

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Just For Fun

TBDM Drummer’s Past School Video Project Dug Up

The Black Dahlia Murder dug up and shared publically drummer Alan Cassidy‘s video project from a past schooling project via the bands social networks. With bandmates like this, who needs enemies…

Check out now Alan Cassidy‘s past school video project "Really Fast Car Ad" below.

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