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David Ellefson launches Bass Chronicles storyteller concert series
David Ellefson is launching his Bass Chronicles storyteller concert series, with four shows lined up across the eastern Midwest USA. The event includes a chronological live set, with songs from the legendary bass players career and includes some deep cuts. David told MetalTalk: “I am excited to head out and …
The Treatment / “Touring with KISS and Mötley Crüe were some of the best memories”
Yesterday, we heard from The Treatment guitarist Tagore Grey as the band were jamming as they write more fresh material and keep themselves honed for forthcoming shows on the horizon once venues re-open again. We heard about the processes for completing their fantastic new album ‘Waiting For Good Luck’, which …
The End Machine / Phase 2 an impressively strong and consistent record
The old adage goes that you have your whole life to write the first record and only six months to write the follow-up. While that may be true for most bands, The End Machine boasts some seasoned masters who have created more than their fair share of smash hits. The …
Cannibal Corpse / Violence Unimagined is filled with soon to be classics
Since their 1990 debut album ‘Eaten Back To Life’, Cannibal Corpse has been at the forefront of the Death Metal scene as true innovators, who have become the best selling Death Metal band of the Billboard Soundscan Era in the process. Cannibal Corpse – Violence Unimagined (Metal Blade Records) Release …
James Kennedy / With Trump gone, you can still ‘Make Anger Great Again’
James Kennedy recently released his cracking album ‘Make Anger Great Again’, a Heavy Alt Rock slab of genius which, even though it was recorded before lockdown, is pretty damn relevant for right now. He has also been storming the Amazon book charts with his book ‘Noise Damage’. In Episode 34 of …
Hollywood Undead / ‘Undead Unhinged’ set for 30 April
LA party legends Hollywood Undead have announced ‘Undead Unhinged’, the followup to last Decembers ‘House Party’ event will be held on 30 April 2021. The event promises to be a more intimate version of their typical no holds barred performance, with the promise of hits, deep cuts, special guests and …
Alex Webster / “We want the Cannibal Corpse songs to be memorable”
Since the release of their 1990 debut album ‘Eaten Back To Life’, Cannibal Corpse have been at the forefront of Death Metal and have become the best selling Death Metal band of all time. On 16 April 2021, the band will release their fifteenth studio album ‘Violence Unimagined’ via Metal …
The Damned / Original lineup tour moves to 2022
The Damned UK Tour featuring original members Dave Vanian, Rat Scabies, Captain Sensible and Brian James has been moved to 2022. As MetalTalk reported here, The Damned were set to reunite for one tour only in July 2021, but the five dates in London, Birmingham, Glasgow and Manchester have been …
Tagore Grey / The Treatment, Hard Work, Good Luck and Rock ‘N’ Roll
Not many people can say that they have had the experience of being backstage in an enormous American arena, watching popular U.K. motoring show ‘Top Gear’ with Gene Simmons of KISS sat next to you wearing his full stage gear. The Treatment – Waiting For Good Luck (Frontiers Music Srl) …
Devin Townsend / To perform Ocean Machine album live
Devin Townsend’s ‘Quarantine Project’ live stream series continues with a twist, as a full performance of the iconic ‘Ocean Machine: Biomech’ album, on 1 May 2021, marks the beginning of Devin moving through his catalogue with online live shows. Devin said: “It has been a year since all this stuff has …
