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- Exhorder Parts Ways With Guitarist
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Mexico Metal Fest V (Why You Should Go)
Mexico Metal Fest V is almost locked and loaded as far as the line-up is concerned. This ever growing and promising metal festival will take place at Explanada de los Sultanes in beautiful Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico on November 14th.
The reviews for last year’s fest were nothing short of amazing with such bands as Emperor, Dark Angel, Hammerfall, Unleashed and Possessed. 2020’s line-up has already commanded a “Holy shit!!!” reaction so far and the main headliner, along with a co-headlining band, have yet to be announced.
If you’re looking for a dead-to-rights reason why you should check this festival out, well here’s one. Mexico Metal Fest is going to host what the underground circles and old school types call the The Big Teutonic 4 aka The German Big Four at the same festival at the same time! The quartet of Kreator, Sodom, Destruction and Tankard are sure to give the beer stands a run for their money and for fans, a test of their stamina.
If the The Big Teutonic 4 wasn’t enough to grab your attention, then how about this onslaught of already confirmed acts?
Mayhem
Entombed A.D.
Immolation
Pentagram
Batushka
1349
Nile
Grave Digger
Carach Angren
Cenotaph
Cemican
Total Death plus many more!
Do you still need to see more evidence why you should go to Mexico Metal Fest??? Check out this after movie from 2019’s edition!
Exhorder Parts Ways With Guitarist
New Orleans groove metal pioneers Exhorder has made the surprising announcement that they have parted company with guitarist Vinnie LaBella, leaving vocalist Kyle Thomas as the sole original member. A statement from the band posted on their official Facebook reads as follows:
"Exhorder and guitarist Vinnie LaBella have mutually agreed to part ways. We wish the best for Vinnie moving forward. Exhorder will continue business as usual, and we are excited to perform our touring and recording obligations for 2020 and beyond. The band can’t wait to see everyone on the “Wings Over the USA” tour featuring Overkill/Exhorder/Hydraform in the upcoming weeks!"
Exhorder released their first album in twenty seven years, "Mourn The Southern Skies" last year through Nuclear Blast to critical acclaim and this week released a new single, "The Man That Never Was," which can be heard below. More...
Tribe Of Pazuzu Premiere "King Of All Demons"
Tribe Of Pazuzu premiere the title track to "King Of All Demons", an EP set for release on March 6th by Vic Records.
Check out now "King Of All Demons" below.
On Thorns I Lay Premiere New Album's Title Track
On Thorns I Lay premiere the title track to their new album "Threnos", which is out now on Lifeforce Records.
Check out now "Threnos" below.
Wolfheart Premiere New Song "Ashes"
Wolfheart premiere a new song titled "Ashes", taken from their upcoming new album "Wolves of Karelia", out on April 10 via Napalm Records.
Check out now "Ashes" below.
Aodon Premiere New Song "L’Infime"
French metal band Aodon premiere a new song entitled "L’Infime", taken from their upcoming new album "11069", which will be released by Willowtip Records on March 27th.
Check out now "L’Infime" below.
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