The Kali Diaries:

Immolation - Kingdom of Conspiracy

2013-06-08T02:48:00.001-04:00

ahhhhh Immolation Y U so Heavy???!!! I'd like to personally thank those at Nuclear Blast Europe for the new Immolation track "Kingdom of Conspiracy" from the album Kingdom of Conspiracy. It is a symphony of guitars. It is a guttural assault on the senses. Yes you may have heard the runs before. Yes it may seem to sound like every other death metal band out there. But settle yourselves into the ebb and flow of the composition. You shall find that Ross Dolan, Robert Vigna, Bill Taylor, and Steve Shalaty finesse their way thru a classic head banging dirge-like abyss of hell. And let's not forget dear listeners.... Immolation, under the guise of Rigor Mortis, started this trend in the way back machine known as the 80s (in finger quotes). So if you've heard all of this before - you may thank THEM as THEY STARTED IT ALL!!!!

Get the album at:
Nuclear Blast Records:http://smarturl.it/imkocnb
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/ImmoKiCoTunes
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/imkocamz

SUBSCRIBE:
http://youtube.com/immolation
http://youtube.com/NuclearBlastEurope

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June Friday Night Dance Party - Best of 2013 pt.1

2013-06-07T17:04:00.000-04:00

It's hard to believe it's June already! Half the year has come and gone. This months Friday Night Dance Party is gonna look at the Top 5 songs from 2013 thus far. A lot of good music has graced my ears and hopefully yours. They have made the Evil DJ in your head very happy indeed! In no particular order, here are you Top 5 songs from 2013.

Finntroll - Haxbrygd

From the all too fun album Blodsvept.

Russkaja - Energia

OMFG!! I'm totally in love with this band! It's so hard to put into words what they are! Just give them a listen and totally rock out! Energia is the title track from the album Energia on Napalm Records.

Hate Squad - Not My God

Ok - so this is actually from 1995; but this year marks the 20th anniversary of this totally bitchin' thrash band! They released You Are Not My Fuckin' God: Best of 20 Years of Raging Hate. 37 brutal tracks that will defo make your ears bleed! https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/you-are-not-my-f****n-god/id606506431

As They Burn - Dream Collapse

Blistering heavy metal from France. You gotta check these dudes out! Dream Collapse is from Will, Love, Life.

Shai Hulud - Reach Beyond the Sun

Metal Blade Records gives you something to get your mosh pit started. Reach Beyond the Sun is loud and angry. Perfect for getting out all your aggressions.

BIOHAZARD ANNOUNCE LIMITED ENGAGEMENT

2013-06-03T11:58:00.000-04:00

(New York, NY June 3rd 2013)- New York hardcore veterans Biohazard announce The Infection Approaching Tour. The tour will consist of seven summer engagements at limited capacity venues as a thank you to their fans that have supported the band for over 24 years.

Vocalist/Guitarist Billy Graziadei says about the run, “We've spent a lot of our time touring overseas and on other continents, it's about time we came back home and tore it up for our friends here!”

Below are all upcoming Infection Approaching tour dates

Tour Dates:
6/13- Presidents Rock Club- Quincy, MA
6/14- The Kave- Bucksport, ME
6/15- Amnesia Rock Fest- Marina De Montebello, Quebec CN
6/16- Macs Bad Art Bar- Syracuse, NY
6/17- Bogies- Albany, NY
8/15- El N Gee Club- New London, CT
8/17- Mojo 13- Wilmington, DE
8/18- The Boneyard- Atlantic City, NJ

BIOHAZARD has sold millions of albums worldwide since they achieved international success with their albums Urban Discipline on Roadrunner Records in 1992 and 1994’s State of the World Address on Warner Brothers.

Over the years, Biohazard has collaborated with Onyx, Cypress Hill, Agnostic Front, Hatebreed, Pantera, and Type O Negative, among others. The band has continued to tour nationally and internationally, sharing stages with House of Pain, Ozzy Osbourne, Slayer, Danzig, Fear Factory, Sepultura and Agnostic Front.

For More Information on Biohazard, head to:
www.biohazard.com
www.facebook.com/biohazardDFL
www.twitter.com/biohazardDFL

HAVOK Announces Headlining Tour of North America

2013-05-23T10:01:00.000-04:00

Denver thrashers HAVOK announce their first headlining tour of North America. Dates are set to begin July 22 and will see the band gigging through the southern states, up the eastern seaboard and then making their debut performance at Montreal’s annual Heavy MTL festival on August 11. The tour is in support of their new album, Unnatural Selection, set for release June 25.

Candlelight Records launched the CD-only pre-order last week at the label’s official webstore HERE. The band has launched exclusive bundle packages via their official store. All bundle customers will be entered to win a golden ticket contest. One winner will be picked at random and will receive an autographed Charvel guitar, and one of everything in the HAVOK merch store. Go HERE for further details.

Currently on tour in Europe alongside Suffocation and Cephalic Carnage, HAVOK’s headlining tour follows their recently announced trilogy of release performances. Tickets are on sale now at venue box offices and companion ticket agencies. A copy of Unnatural Selection will be included with ticket purchases to June Colorado shows. For a full list of dates on their European tour visit the band’s official Facebook page HERE.

Confirmed HAVOK dates at press time are included below.

HAVOK:

6/21/2013 Marquis Theatre – Denver, CO (release show)

6/22/2013 Black Sheep - Colorado Springs, CO (release show)

6/23/2013 Aggie Theater - Ft. Collins, CO (release show)

7/22/2013 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM

7/24/2013 Chameleon Room - Oklahoma City, OK

7/25/2013 Three Links – Dallas, TX

7/26/2013 Dirty Dog – Austin, TX

7/27/2013 Zero’s - Corpus Christi, TX

7/28/2013 Fitzgerald’s – Houston, TX

7/29/2013 Siberia - New Orleans, LA

8/01/2013 Orpheum Theater – Tampa, FL

8/02/2013 Back Booth – Orlando, FL

8/03/2013 Ground Zero – Spartanburg, SC

8/04/2013 Blue Fox – Winchester, VA

8/05/2013 Empire – Springfield, VA

8/06/2013 Mojo 13 – Wilmington, DE

8/07/2013 Saint Vitus – Brooklyn, NY

8/08/2013 Church of Boston – Boston, MA

8/09/2013 Backstage at Champs – Trenton, NJ

8/11/2013 Heavy Mtl – Montreal, QC

8/16/2013 Vaudeville Mews - Des Moines, IA

8/17/2013 Riot Room - Kansas City, MO

EVILE UK Shows 2013

2013-05-23T09:52:00.003-04:00

See EVILE live at the following shows supporting their new album SKULL:

Jun. 14 - Wervik, Belgium - SkullFest
Jun. 28 - Lesmahagow, UK - Les Fest
Aug. 24 - Werrington, UK - Scar Fest
Sep. 26 - Cardiff, UK - Cardiff University
Sep. 27 - Dublin, Ireland - Button Factory
Sep. 28 - Manchester, UK - Academy 2
Sep. 29 - Glasgow, UK - Audio

Get more EVILE news and info at:

Official website - http://www.evile.co.uk
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/evileuk
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/evileuk
Twitter - http://twitter.com/evileuk
Tumblr - http://evile.tumblr.com

Shai Hulud Tour Dates

2013-05-23T09:45:00.001-04:00

After completing an extremely successful tour of Europe supporting Propagandhi, followed by a headlining tour, hardcore legends SHAI HULUD have returned to the states and are preparing for their next set of confirmed shows. In July, fans on the East Coast will be treated to a handful of shows featuring Earth Crisis as part of their Firestorm 20th Anniversary Tour. Additional support for the East Coast portion of the tour will be from Thy Will Be Done and White Widows. Additional SHAI HULUD shows have been confirmed for June, and July, including an appearance at Amnesia Rockfest in Montebello, Quebec. For the complete listing, see below, or visit facebook.com/shaihulud.

SHAI HULUD's Matt Fox reflects on 2013: "2013 has been a banner year for SHAI HULUD, and it's not even Summer yet. Seeing the release of Reach Beyond The Sun, touring Australia as a part of the Soundwave Festival (headlined by Metallica - pretty much the reason we play heavy music) and having just returned from Europe after a tour with one of our favorite bands, Propagandhi, has made this year thus far both a blur and a dream, or one and the same depending on how well you remember your dreams, if you can remember them at all. 2013 is one dream we won't soon forget, etched further into our memory receptors - if there are such things - with the dates we confirmed with Earth Crisis, a huge and direct influence on the formation and existence of SHAI HULUD. This is a special year for us, and we're grateful not only to share it with those who find something in our music that speaks to them, but also with so many of the bands whose music has spoken, and still speaks to us."

Stay up to date with SHAI HULUD's updates from the road via their newest official social network, instagram! Fans can find them simply at instagram.com/shaihuludofficial.
SHAI HULUD:
6/14/2013 The Loft - Poughkeepsie, NY
6/15/2013 Amnesia Rockfest - Montebello, QC
7/11/2013 Bogie's - Albany, NY
w/ Earth Crisis, Thy Will Be Done, White Widows:
7/12/2013 Ukie Club - Philadelphia, PA
7/13/2013 Lost Horizon - Syracuse, NY
7/14/2013 Santo's Party House - New York, NY
7/20/2013 Fubar - St. Louis, MO w/ The Overseer:
7/21/2013 Marquis Theater - Denver, CO

7/22/2013 Chapter House - Fort Defiance, AZ
7/23/2013 Underground - Mesa, AZ
w/ Early Graves:
7/24/2013 Chain Reaction - Anaheim, CA
7/25/2013 Revolucion - Tijuana, MX

7/26/2013 Rock City - Camarillo, CA

7/27/2013 Old Ironsides - Sacramento, CA 7/28/2013 Metro Side Room - Oakland, CA
7/31/2013 Black Sheep - Colorado Springs, CO *Shai Hulud ONLY
8/01/2013 Vaudeveille Mews - Des Moines, IA *Shai Hulud ONLY

http://www.metalblade.com/shaihulud

http://www.facebook.com/shaihulud

Orange Goblin European Tour 2013

2013-05-23T09:37:00.002-04:00

The first leg of the Orange Goblin European Tour starts end of this month. Tickets for all shows are on sale now! Check out Orange Goblin Facebook page for more information!

ORANGE GOBLIN - EUROPEAN TOUR - SUMMER 2013

MAY

Fri 31st - Minus One, Ghent, BELGIUM

JUNE

Sat 1st – Freak Valley Festival, Siegen, GERMANY
Sun 2nd – Bastard Club, Osnabrueck, GERMANY
Mon 3rd – Rosenkeller, Jena, GERMANY
Tue 4th – Zoom, Frankfurt, GERMANY
Wed 5th – Universum, Stuttgart, GERMANY
Thu 6th – Backstage, Munich, GERMANY
Fri 7th – Kammgarn, Schaffhausen, SWITZERLAND
Sat 8th – Bad Bonn, Dudingen, SWITZERLAND
Thu 13th – Le Splendid, Lille, FRANCE
Fri 14th – Le Camji, Niort, FRANCE
Sat 15th – Kristonfest, Bilbao, SPAIN
Sun 16th – Le Saint Des Sains, Toulouse, FRANCE
Mon 17th – L’Amperage, Grenoble, FRANCE
Tue 18th – Le Grillen, Colmar, FRANCE
Wed 19th – ECI Cultuurfabriek, Roermond, HOLLAND
Thu 20th – Patronaat, Haarlem, HOLLAND
Fri 21st – L’Entropot, Arlen, BELGIUM
Sat 22nd – Dokkem Open Air Festival, Dokkem, HOLLAND

JULY

Fri 12th - Devilstone Open Air Festival, Anyksciai, LITHUANIA
Sat 13th – Oltrasuoni Free Festival, Dro (Trento), ITALY
Sun 14th – Traffic Live Club, Rome, ITALY
Mon 15th – Magnolia, Milan, ITALY
Tue 16th – Scuderie, Bologna, ITALY
Thu 18th – Sektor Evolution, Dresden, GERMANY
Fri 19th – Days Of Ceremony Festival, Warsaw, POLAND
Sat 20th – Truckstop Alaska Festival, Gothenberg, SWEDEN
Sun 21st – Glocksee, Hannover, GERMANY
Mon 22nd – Underground, Cologne, GERMANY
Wed 24th – Metaldays Festival, Tolmin, SLOVENIA
Thu 25th – Viper Room, Vienna, AUSTRIA
Fri 26th – Kino Ebensee, Ebensee, AUSTRIA
Sat 27th – Rock Im Wald Festival, Neuensee, GERMANY
Sun 28th – Milhoes de Festa, Barcelos, PORTUGAL

AUGUST

Fri 2nd – John Dee, Oslo, NORWAY
Sat 3rd – Tribute, Sandnes, NORWAY
Mon 5th – Beta, Copenhagen, DENMARK
Wed 7th – Debaser, Stockholm, SWEDEN
Thu 8th – L'Orient, Linkopping, SWEDEN
Fri 9th – Jalometalli Festival, Oulu, FINLAND
Sat 10th – Waterpop, Wateringen, HOLLAND
Sun 11th – Iperfest, Iper, BELGIUM
Mon 12th – Festsaal Kreuzberg, Berlin, GERMANY
Wed 14th – Schlachthof, Wiesbaden, GERMANY
Thu 15th – PMK, Innsbruck, AUSTRIA
Fri 16th – Rock Altitude, Le Locle, SWITZERLAND
Sat 17th – Glazart, Paris, FRANCE
Sun 18th – Motocultor Festival, Theix, FRANCE

Star Trek: Into Darkenss Spoilers, Sweetie*

2013-05-19T03:59:00.000-04:00

Star Trek: Into Darkness

May 2013

Into Darkness is a bit of a double entente. It could mean the descent into darkness of some of the key characters. It could mean a toe dip into the Eugenics Wars (Did anyone other than me read this series?). Or it could be a brazen in your face to old school Trekkies about the state of the “new” Star Trek.

Let me start by saying, I grew up on the classic series. For the first decade plus of my life, I grew up believing that Star Trek was real. I knew that there were galaxies far far away and that I could boldly go where no one has gone before; as long as I had loyal friends and a cocky attitude! My overriding thumbs up comes from loving Karl Urban. I’ll watch him recite the phone book. Simon Pegg is gobsmackingly funny. Of course, I have a massive crush on Zachary Quinto. Having some of my favourite actors on one screen elicits a massive SQUEEEEEE from my lips.

I like the direction the new Star Trek has taken. It’s bold. It’s flashy. It’s adrenaline fueled. Is it “classic” Star Trek? No. I don’t expect it to be. Star Trek is an extension of Gene Roddenberry. Star Trek was his vision of how life should be. It’s based on what Gene saw in HIS life, HIS experiences, HIS expectations and frustrations with humanity. No one, NO ONE born in the 70s or 80s can hope to duplicate his vision. We aren’t privy to having the type of social interactions he had. We can only view Star Trek and by extension write about Star Trek based on our environment and societal commentary. We are a product of our environment and sad to say, the American environment has been in decline.

Instead of fighting for a better tomorrow, most now just whinge and moan about the situation. In our predominant sense of entitlement, we want things to change, think someone should change it, as long as it isn’t us as we’re too darn busy. The impetus to change things and make a social difference is replaced by the need to consume things, to buy things, to loose ourselves in an illusion of success. The collective America rushes about from one big thing to the next big thing in a hyper zombified state of being. Shiny. Flashy lights. Squirrel.

That’s what Star Trek: Into Darkness is. It’s shiny. It’s flashy lights. It’s fast paced and kinetic. There is no depth or breadth to it. I don’t feel for the characters. Unlike the family that TOS was, these actors see each other a few weeks a year and with a four year gap in between. They haven’t had the time to form bonds and become close. The lack of real and personal connection shows on screen. They are all competent actors; but they aren’t friends or enemies or have baggage.

As an uber sci-fi geek, I acknowledged the Dr. Who nod: there are fixed points in time and space that cannot be changed. Nudged. Nuanced. Haphazard. But ultimately, there are some things cannot and did not “change”. There is a scene that should evoke emotional stirrings but it was flat. I did shed a tear at the crucial moment, but in hindsight, the tear was shed because I had seen it before and I was channeling that image (which was essentially the same), those words (which were essentially the same), and how it impacted my life.

That being said; I understand how some die hard Trekkies will not like the film. It’s a rehash of what’s gone before and a paltry one at that. Go into it with a firm grasp of what it is. It’s fun. Things explode. Great score. Iconic scenes. Cheesy one liners. Just enjoy it.

Wringer 13 - Sworn To Oath

2013-05-13T07:35:00.000-04:00

Sworn to Oath is a totally bitchin' band out of the Midlands in the UK. I was introduced to the band last Spring when I reviewed their EP Leave You For Dead for This Is Not A Scene. They've made two EP's and both are just smoking. They are currently working on a full length album and gigging their way across England. Definitely check them out!
Official Sworn To Oath on Facebook

Who are you, really, and what do you do?

Tom Shaw - Bass/Vocals, Dave Leese - Guitar/ Vocals, Al Junior - Drums/Vocals and we do Sworn to Oath

What’s the best thing about being in your band?

Creating music together that we're proud of and excites us.

How has being a touring musician changed you?

It's not really changed any of us. We've been a "road band" since day one. We love being on stage together and being in a different place every night.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

Inspiration can come from literally anywhere; from just jamming together and bouncing ideas off one another from scratch or from life situations that we've each either experienced or read / heard about. There is no right or wrongs in our song writing process. The only rule we have is "let's just try it."

What is your favourite song and why?

Each of us has such varying tastes in music. It would be impossible to single out just one song.

What does “music” mean to you?

It's what we live for. Driving the band forward and playing music together is what comes first for all of us.

What do you think is your greatest achievement in the field of music?

We haven't reached where we want to be yet. Although making it to the point we're at now is an achievement in itself.

What is your greatest achievement outside of music?

Tom once ate 23 slices of pizza at Pizza Hut.

Describe your most unusual / rabid fan.

There isn't anyone that sticks out as unusual or rabid, as of yet. We do have quite loyal fans that travel literally all over to see us and we appreciate each and every person that takes the time to come to any of our shows. We always try to speak to and meet as many people as we can and hang with them after the show if possible. It's important to keep a common ground with people that take the time to come and see your band. We're a very social bunch of guys so we try not to have a divide between us and the audience. Our shows are just a big party and everyone is invited.

If you could invite any 3 people (living or dead) to a dinner party, who would they be and why?

Dimebag Darrel, Phil Lynott, and Bon Scott purely because it wouldn't be a dinner party. It'd be the biggest drinking bender in history.

What three things are on your “bucket list”?

Make a debut album that stands the test of time. Tour the USA. Play a main stage slot at Donington.

What are you most grateful for?

Playing shows to people that support us

If you could reduce everything you are and everything you stand for to one word, what would it be?

PASSION

James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett perform National Anthem at Giants Game

2013-05-03T23:21:00.002-04:00

Fuck yeah!!! That's what I'm talking about! This is why METALLICA are the best band in the land!!!This is why James "Papa Het" Hetfield and Kirk Hammett totally rule! Gives you goose bumps! Hetfield and Hammet play the National Anthem at the San Francisco Giants baseball game on May the 4th, 2013.

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Friday Night Dance Party - Slayer Edition

2013-05-03T12:49:00.001-04:00

Slayer has been one of my favourite bands as long as I can remember. I picked up Reign In Blood in 1986. Mind Blown. Slayer became my "happy" music. No matter how I felt, the raw aggressive energy put a goofy smile on my face. For most of my high school years, the first thing I heard upon waking was Slayer. My bestest Slayer memory was seeing them in 1991 in Arizona. I ended up with tickets in the seated section ***shudders*** The Clash of the Titans tour. The cool thing about the seats? Looking down onto the floor as a large circle pit erupted during Slayers set. It was like seeing a whirlpool form before your eyes! In the darkness shapes coalesced and in the blur all there was was flow, movement, energy: fascinating! I was transfixed... for about a minute and then I scrambled down to be a part of it. Many Slayer shows followed and many Slayer cassettes then CD's were purchased. Tonite's Friday Night Dance Party is a salute to you, Mr. Jeff Hanneman and the music you lovingly brought to life for me and millions of happy punters!

"Cult" - Henry Rollins Show

"Disciple" - Henry Rollins Show

"Seasons in the Abyss"

"War Ensemble" - Live 1991

"Killing Fields" - Live 1995

"World Painted Blood"

"Serenity in Murder"

JEFF HANNEMAN - R.I.P. (1964 - 2013)

2013-05-02T19:35:00.001-04:00

It is with a heavy heart and a saddened mind that I pass along the devastating news that Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman has died. The cause of death is listed as liver failure. If you recall, it was about a year ago Kali Diaries posted Hanneman took the stage at Big 4 in Indio. This was a surprise as he was recovering from a nasty spider bite from 2011 which put him in a medically induced coma. At this time it isn't known if his death is related to his troubles from said spider bite.

The band posted the following on their Facebook page:

Slayer is devastated to inform that their bandmate and brother, Jeff Hanneman, passed away at about 11AM this morning near his Southern California home. Hanneman was in an area hospital when he suffered liver failure. He is survived by his wife Kathy, his sister Kathy and his brothers Michael and Larry, and will be sorely missed.

Our Brother Jeff Hanneman, May He Rest In Peace (1964 - 2013)

The Kali Diaries wishes to extend it's deepest sympathies and prayers to Jeff's family and friends.

DUNCAN FEGREDO RETURNS TO MIKE MIGNOLA’S HELLBOY IN AN ALL-NEW ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL!

2013-04-27T22:37:00.000-04:00

CHICAGO, IL, APRIL 27–Following up on a collaboration which spanned multiple series, leading up to Mike Mignola’s return to both writing and drawing his beloved demon, artist Duncan Fegredo returns to tell a story about a young Hellboy’s first brush with hell.

In this beautifully drawn fifty-six-page graphic novel, a young Hellboy runs away from the B.P.R.D., only to stumble upon a weird and fantastical circus and the few demons from hell who inhabit it.

“This one owes a lot to Ray Bradbury’s Something Wicked This Way Comes (pretty much my favorite circus story of all time), but even more to Pinocchio—especially all the spooky, disturbing bits Disney left out. And the work Duncan is doing here is just flat-out amazing,” said Mike Mignola.

“Growing up is tough enough, even when you don’t know the weight of the world rests on the future of your yet-diminutive shoulders. Mike has woven a tale of coming of age for the young Hellboy made all the more poignant for knowing his future. Wonderful, magical, terrifying, this is epic Hellboy on a smaller stage,” Duncan Fegredo added.

Hellboy: The Midnight Circus arrives in a beautiful hardcover format similar to the previously released Hellboy: House of the Living Dead (created in collaboration with legendary artist Richard Corben in 2011). This new tale arrives on shelves on October 23, carrying a retail price of $14.99.

EVILE - Skull (Earache Records)

2013-04-27T22:32:00.001-04:00

May 27 marks the date that Evile "come back" with their fourth album, Skull on Earache Records. What does one expect from such a hotly pulsating star? One expects it to be as blistering as the Toxic Avenger, harder than Mjolner, and more ferocious than Wolverine. High expectations, but the quartet from Huddersfield delivers.

The opening track is also the first video released, "Underworld". My favourite bits of this song are the guitar solos. Ol Drake is a beast and he commands his guitar like an evil wizard. The guitar sounds are part Slayer and part Testament with a hint of Metallica. It's a very engaging stew to the ears. Evile is a thrash metal band that hasn't strayed to far from their roots. Evile frontman Matt Drake comments:

"We are proud to release the first full track from our upcoming album 'Skull' for you to wrap your ears around. Hopefully this gives you a good idea of what's in store for you all come May 27th.

"Underworld is a title I've wanted to use for a very long time but hadn't found the right song for it; it's named after the venue in London of the same name as it's been one of my favourite places to play for years now. The song itself isn't directly about the venue but it's definitely dedicated to it. The song is inspired by a short sci-fi story I read about the earth's surface becoming uninhabitable and people being forced to live deep underground. It ties in to one of the overall themes of the album which is about things being hidden, be it thoughts, feelings, motivations or truths. At the same time it's about something else but I don't want to give everything away all at once; it's better if you make up your own mind!

The title track, "Skull", showcases how as a band, they've become tighter; even more precision in their playing. The opening riffs highlighting Ben Carter's drumming hightens your senses. "Skull" is a mosh pit in the making. The drumming and guitars are executed with staccato like intensity. The song is a one dimensional thrash fest, there are passages of harmony and melody that bob and weave throughout the song.

"Head of the Demon" is my favourite track. The writing and vocals have swagger and attitude. This track is going to be wicked cool live. The "sound" of the track is flavourful, rich and deep, like percolated Costa Rican coffee. At 3:42 the drumming and guitar work come together in a way to make the listener very happy and rush to hit the repeat button. But dont' do it just yet. "What You Become" also have swagger and attitude. "What You Become" have a tad more "groove" than "Head of the Demon". The song lives in the pocket.

I can't say enough about Ol and Matt's guitar work. How many ways can you say their playing is just that damn good? Give a listen to the track "Tomb". "Tomb" is atmospheric in a way that exudes what thermal fluid dynamics would sound like if it were transcribed to a heavy metal song. Three minutes into the song it becomes a typical heavy metal slow, powerful, punchy song. This is where the headbanging and fist pumping starts. Four and a half minutes in, a nifty prog passage that slides into Euro metal territory only to fall into a hypnotic guitar solo.

The bottom line is I'm an Evile supporter. Have been since 2010. For me, the band is always on the front foot. They play solid attacking thrash metal music. Evile could make a recording of Hammond organ music using kazoos and I'd buy it! And I'd love it! They are that talented! If for some unfortunate reason you do not own Infected Nations, Enter the Grave, and Five Serpent's Teeth ... where the bloody hell have you been all this time???? Ok, fine. Go buy SKULL and work your way backwards. Either way, you'll be a happy metal head.

SKULL is available to pre-order now in a huge selection of formats and bundles from the Earache Webstore in Europe at http://bit.ly/c7wbbN and in North America at http://bit.ly/9aOHhw

SKULL is also available on iTunes, including an instant grat track which you receive as soon as you pre-order the album. Pre-order SKULL now on iTunes at http://bit.ly/itunesskull

Official website - http://www.evile.co.uk
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/evileuk
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/evileuk
Twitter - http://twitter.com/evileuk
Tumblr - http://evile.tumblr.com

EVILE - Underworld (video)

2013-04-26T12:00:00.001-04:00

Squeeee One of the hardest working bands are back for another aural assault! EVILE releases official lyric video for the track "Underworld" from the new album SKULL. You can pick up SKULL on May 27th in Europe and June 11th in the USA.
Pre-order SKULL now:
Earache Europe Webstore - http://bit.ly/c7wbbN
Earache USA Webstore - http://bit.ly/9aOHhw
Century Media Distro (USA only) - http://bit.ly/13WkONo
iTunes - http://bit.ly/itunesskull

An HOUR a day and a Happy DJ!!!

2013-04-26T11:56:00.001-04:00

Happy Friday! Spend an hour on yourself by rocking out to these awesome tunes! Brought to you by Collapse, All Hail the Yeti, As I Lay Dying, Hate Squad, Bonded by Blood and Thames Burial! Stay Metal my friends!

EVILE Pre-Order SKULL !!!!!

2013-04-25T10:34:00.001-04:00

PRE-ORDER Evile's SKULL album from the label's own webstore and help towards getting METAL into the album charts!

Evile's "Skull" is out on MAY 27TH and there are several Pre-Order options below

Spread the word!

EUROPE Pre-Order
http://www.earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/788

NORTH AMERICA Pre-Order
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_669_41

AMAZON UK Pre-Order
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As They Burn - Dream Collapse (video)

2013-04-24T19:35:00.001-04:00

SQUEEEEE As They Burn released a video from their epic album Will, Love, Life. As you know, I'm a huge lover of the new album: Metal As Fuck review: As They Burn - Will, Love, Life Kevin Trevor on vocals along with the gobsmackingly amazing guitar prowess of Hoby Arinosy and Fabio Meschini are to die for. The rhythm section of Ronald Pastor and Milton Bakech are tight. Will, Love, Life is a must have for every metal head's arsenal. Enjoy the new video: Dream Collapse and pick up the new album!

Beastwars - Caul of Time

2013-04-22T02:53:00.000-04:00

Beastwars released a new single ahead of the April release of new album Blood Becomes Fire. The new single entitled Caul of Time is quite chunky in the rhythm department. It also sounds quite dark and a bit twisted. The vocals are still wickedly sinister, as you'd expect from any Beastwars song. The band didn't muck about with their winning formula. Caul of Time is in the same vein as 2012's Beastwars (self titled album). Caul of Time is a weighty dark and heavy song. It evokes Blade Runner visuals. It makes you feel a tad bit uncomfortable. The bass has a ferocious momentum on this track. I'm definitely looking forward to hearing the entire album! Check out Beastwars on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/beastwars666 and download the album on Bandcamp: Blood Becomes Fire.

An HOUR a day and a Happy DJ!!!!

2013-04-19T13:10:00.002-04:00

You know that old adage, Sharing is Caring? Well, the Evil DJ in my brain is sharing some wicked groovy tunage with you! Take an hour out of your day and kick back and relax to the dulcet sounds of Diamond Plate, Collapse, Sworn to Oath, Bonded by Blood and many more! You can also LIKE the The Kali Diaries on Facebook to get more nifty tunage recommendations. SQUEEEEEE

Wringer 13: Melynda Jackson from EIGHT BELLS

2013-04-16T10:59:00.000-04:00

The Kali Diaries is back bringing you the best in music and mayhem. This month's Wringer 13 features Melynda Jackson from the band Eight Bells. If you are into mind expanding and thought provoking music, look no further than EIGHT BELLS.

Who are you, really, and what do you do?

Melynda Jackson. I make music to stay sane- ish. I also work a dead end job.

What’s the best thing about being in your band?

Making a big noise and having people to do that with. Free lessons in cooperation.

How has being a touring musician changed you?

Well beyond the financial consequences of choosing to tour instead of work, I would have to say that touring is a great test of a person's personality. Can you be in close quarters with the same people without upset? Can you look out for one another and rely on one another? How do you cope with an environment that is always changing? Are you able to do a lot of 'sit around and wait' for your 40 min to an hour set? Do you think it's worth it? Do you believe enough in what you are doing to upset your comfort zone? I think a person develops patience as a reward for touring. And also it is the best way to find out if you really do love to make music or what your actual motives are around what you are doing. Beyond all the philosophizing - It is also fun.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

Every day life; this includes, hope, hopelessness and everything that happens in-between.

What is your favourite song and why?

Depends on what day it is. It is impossible to have one favorite when you are a person who enjoys many different types of music.

What does “music” mean to you?

Music is a way of expressing feelings that are not easily explained with words. At least that is what I am going with for now.

What do you think is your greatest achievement in the field of music?

making albums that rely on collaborations

What is your greatest achievement outside of music?

Is there any achievement outside of music?

Describe your most unusual / rabid fan.

Rabid? hmmm. Luckily we don't have that type of fan. We have varied 'types' of people who are into what we do. They tend to be really sweet, loner types.

If you could invite any 3 people (living or dead) to a dinner party, who would they be and why?

Dining is a pleasure enjoyed most with close friends. There is no one I could name for this one.

What three things are on your “bucket list”?

I want to see the northern lights before I die. That is all.

What are you most grateful for?

the means and ability to create sound

If you could reduce everything you are and everything you stand for to one word, what would it be?

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HAVOK - From the Cradle to the Grave video

2013-04-07T23:46:00.001-04:00

Havok are relentless and this new video proves it to anyone who doubts. From the Cradle to the Grave is from last year's Point of No Return album. Discussing the song’s lyrical inspiration, vocalist/guitarist Dave Sanchez says, “‘From The Cradle To The Grave’ is about America's first serial killer, H.H. Holmes. In the late 1800s, in Chicago, Holmes built a hotel specifically with murder in mind. It included doors that opened up to brick walls, staircases that lead to nowhere, and one-way rooms that once you entered, you never came out. He was a religious man and firmly believed that since he was born, the Devil was at his side. That being said, bang your head.”
You can read more about HAVOK here: Wringer 13: Reece Scruggs

Friday Night Dance Party: Party like it's Spring Time!

2013-04-06T07:48:00.001-04:00

It's almost but not quite totally unlike a Friday Night! Let's get a Dance Party on!!!! SQUEEEEE

JuJu Club - 수필러브
I totally rocked out to this track in 1997!! It deserves very loud playing!!! Warning: please move all objects away from your immediate vicinity as you will start windmilling about the flat and knock things over! And yes, that's bitchin' bass man Lee Tae Yoon laying down the heavy riffage!

Fitz and the Tantrums - Spark
I caught them at a Dave Matthews Band caravan show and fell in love. Another dancing around the flat song. Spark is from their upcoming album More Than Just a Dream.

Collapse - Acolyte
Been a massive fan of them since Bloodstock 2010. They are frakking awesome! Squeeee Pick up the new disk: Arms and the Covenant. The album is just as brutal as this track.

Toxic Holocaust - Agony of the Damned
A head banging circle pit worthy track from the new album The Ashes of Nuclear Destruction on Relapse Records.

All Hail the Yeti - When The Sky Falls
OMG - All Hail the Yeti are just the bomb diggidy! Get yer dancin shoes on coz this burner will make you shake and groove.

Burn it all down!!!!!

RIVAL SONS ANNOUNCE LIMITED EDITION RECORD STORE DAY UK VINYL

2013-03-16T14:01:00.001-04:00

RIVAL SONS have revealed that they will once again be offering a limited edition vinyl release for this year's Record Store Day in the UK and Europe, which takes place on Saturday, April 20th.

Founded in 2007 and officially kicked off in 2008 by METALLICA, Record Store Day takes place on the third Saturday of every April and brings together artists and independently-owned record stores around the world to celebrate the art of music. Special vinyl and CD released and various promotional products are made exclusively for the day and sold in independent stores.

To celebrate Record Store Day UK 2013, Earache Records and RIVAL SONS will be releasing an exclusive 10" vinyl picture disc, strictly limited to 1000 copies. The picture disc will feature the following tracks:

SIDE A
01. Manifest Destiny Pt. 1 (Live in Gothenburg)

SIDE B
01. Manifest Destiny Pt. 2 (Acoustic Version)
02. Nava (Full Length Version)

RIVAL SONS guitarist SCOTT HOLIDAY comments:

"As we've talked about quite often, all the band are big vinyl junkies. Travelling all over the globe, it's exciting to see how many people around the world are becoming enlivened by this vinyl trend - as they should! Vinyl is finding its place once again and improving the way we listen to and enjoy music. Living in the digital age, we've begun to realize how much quality and sonic experience we sacrifice for convenience, and how much is gained from hearing a recording sounding closer to the product we (as musicians and recording artists) intended to be enjoyed. That said, we're always excited to deliver something cool for Record Store Day, and this one coming up is one of my personal favorites.

"With all the response we've received for the Manifest Destiny tracks, we've decided to offer up something special: a very limited run on 10" dual-sided picture vinyl...

"Side A will be an inspired live version of Manifest Destiny Pt. 1, live from Gothenburg, Sweden, recorded on our last European tour, playing to a sold out theatre of very excited Swedes! Side B will be an acoustic interpretation of Manifest Destiny Pt. 2, mixing our love for Eastern and Native Indian flavors. Side B will also present the full length arrangement for my instrumental tune, Nava.

"What more could there be, you ask?! Well, we had a friend of ours create comic book style covers for the front and back of the jacket. The front depicting Pt. 1 and the back depicting Pt. 2. This release is very close to my heart, and something I think our fans will really dig. Limited to only 1000 copies... So get 'em while the gettin's gettin'!"

For more information and to see which stores are participating in Record Store Day UK, head to http://www.recordstoreday.co.uk

A small quantity of RIVAL SONS Record Store Day picture discs will also be released on April 20th via the Earache Webstore. Get your copy on the day in Europe at http://bit.ly/jucwYJ or get the import in North America at http://bit.ly/mtaFfm

See RIVAL SONS on tour in Europe at the following shows:

Mar. 22 - Bonn, Germany - Harmonie (WDR Rockpalast)
Mar. 23 - Aarhus, Denmark - Vox Hall
Mar. 24 - Malmo, Sweden - Malmo KB
Mar. 25 - Linkoping, Sweden - Linkoping Garden
Mar. 26 - Uppsala, Sweden - Uppsala Katalin
Mar. 28 - Hamburg, Germany - Mojo
Mar. 29 - Frankfurt, Germany - Zoom
Mar. 30 - Paris, France - Le Trabendo
Apr. 01 - Zurich, Switzerland - Komplex
Apr. 02 - Lyon, France - Ninkasi Kao
Apr. 04 - Treviso, Italy - New Age
Apr. 05 - Bologna, Italy - ZR
Apr. 06 - Arles, France - Cargo de Nuit
Apr. 08 - Utrecht, Netherlands - Tivoli
Apr. 09 - London, UK - Shepherds Bush Empire
Apr. 10 - Cardiff, UK - Solus
Apr. 11 - Birmingham, UK - Institute
Apr. 13 - Leeds, UK - Leeds Metropolitan University
Apr. 14 - Edinburgh, UK - Picture House
Apr. 15 - Preston, UK - 53 Degrees
Apr. 16 - Cambridge, UK - Junction

HEAD DOWN is due to be released in the USA on March 19th via Century Media/Earache Records.

Get more RIVAL SONS news and info at:

Official site - http://www.rivalsons.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/rivalsons
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/rivalsons
Twitter - http://twitter.com/rivalsons

Kolony Records to release Be'Lakor's Of Breath and Bone to North American Audience

2013-03-16T13:37:00.001-04:00

Italian label Kolony Records inked a brand new distribution deal for all of North America through DisManic via eOne Distribution. Kolony's aim is to expanded and reach more European fans and stores since it's 2008 formation. With the new distribution deal, they are able to furnish us some good music via Australian band Be'lakor. Of Breath and Bone is the band's third album and Kolony Records hopes this will bring them a wider audience. Of Breath and Bone was released in Europe last year to critical acclaim and Kolony hopes the June 2013 North American release will bring the same. The opening track, "Abeyance", boasts some good guitar harmonies by George Kosmas and Shaun Sykes over some solid drumming. George Kosmas's vocals remind me of 80s Fields of the Nephilim / Sisters of Mercy type thing. The modern sound and the waver vocals are a great mix. "Abeyance" is a wonderful mixture of vintage and modern metal.

http://www.belakorband.com/
http://www.facebook.com/belakorband

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An HOUR a day and a Happy DJ!!!!

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RIVAL SONS ANNOUNCE LIMITED EDITION RECORD STORE DAY UK VINYL

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