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This is the debut album by US death metal band Horrific Visions. Featuring the drummer of Stabbing, (also ex-Whore of Bethlehem), Remnants of Atrophy deals out 25 minutes of brutal death metal punishment. Horrific Visions take a well-worn formula and put just enough of their own spin on it to make a destructive impression. The … Continue reading “Horrific Visions – Remnants of Atrophy (Review)”

Which feels like a very Dethklok thing to happen, admittedly.

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Check out my autographed band photo of METAL CHURCH!! From left to right: Rick Van Zandt (lead guitar), Kurdt Vanderhoof (rhythm guitar), Mike Howe (vocals), Jeff Plate (drums) and Steve Unger (bass). They signed my photo after the show! The only autograph missing is Jeff Plate, due to him being with some friends chatting.

I went to see METAL CHURCH back on September 16, 2016, at Oddbody’s Music Lounge, In Dayton, Ohio. Was an incredible night! An all-time Metal memory I cherish!!

It was the second time I saw METAL CHURCH play live. The first time I saw them was back in 1985, when they opened for METALLICA at the West Hartford Ballroom, in West Hartford, Connecticut! (The late) David Wayne was the lead singer for METAL CHURCH back in 1985.

On this night (the late) Mike Howe was the lead singer and he lit up the stage! I was chest against the front stage, living my best Metal life, that night, back in 2016! See the photo below of Mike Howe and myself, taken after the show.

METAL CHURCH on that night were so gracious and humble, signing their band photo for free, while chatting away and accepting photo requests by many jubilant fans! I couldn’t thank them enough, then and now.

God Bless the soul of Mike Howe.

Deco return with Dreamhouse, a euphoric indie-synth pop anthem overflowing with warmth, nostalgia, and serotonin-soaked escapism. Built around shimmering synth textures, infectious hooks, soaring falsetto vocals, and vibrant disco-pop energy, the track channels the spirit of acts like MGMT and Hot Chip while carving out Deco’s own feel-good universe. Beneath the glossy production lies a genuine emotional core, with the band framing Dreamhouse as both a creative sanctuary and an escape from modern chaos. Joyful, immersive, and irresistibly uplifting, this is indie-pop world-building done right.

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The prog rock musician recently excoriated a mental health helpline for partnering with the divisive digital service provider.

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Blanket Approval lock into an irresistible groove on Revolving Doors, a standout cut from their debut album Heartbreak City that captures the restless pulse of modern urban life. Blending tight rhythmic basslines, jangly indie-rock energy, and subtle funk influences, the track balances danceable momentum with themes of emotional repetition and isolation. The band’s chemistry shines through every section, channeling the swagger of classic indie acts while maintaining a fresh, contemporary edge.

Catchy, sharp, and effortlessly cool, Revolving Doors is the kind of indie groove anthem built for neon-lit nights and endless city motion.

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Eternal Drak, the long‑running extreme metal force originally from Latin America and now based in Quebec City, Canada, known for its evolving blend of black, thrash, and death metal, announces the arrival of its sixth full‑length album, The Violence of Time, a work that reframes time itself as the enemy of human meaning and will be released on July 17th, 2026, on Canadian label FirstWave. Alongside the announcement, the band unveils the album’s first single, “We Force It To Speak.”

Born, as the band puts it, “in the middle of a drunk among friends,” Eternal Drak has spent years forging a sound defined by varied rhythm and catchy aggression, shaped by decades within the metal underground. With this new album, the band reaches its most cohesive and intense expression to date.

The Violence of Time is not a concept album in the traditional sense; it is a philosophical assault. Lyrically and musically, the record presents time as a hostile, eroding force that distorts memory, identity, and causality. The songs function as “violent theses,” each dismantling a human assumption about how time works.

The band explains:

“Time does not accompany human beings; it subdues them. It does not flow; it imposes. It does not advance; it erodes.”

Every track reflects fragments of a larger narrative inspired by a short story written for the album, an exploration of how attempts to understand time only warp it further.

Track Listing:

1. We Force It To Speak – 5:15
2. The Unborn Paths Rot – 3:51
3. Me Hice Simultaneo – 3:30
4. The Blasphemy of Time – 3:35
5. Chaos Is the Law – 3:34
6. Where Cause Is Buried – 3:55
7. Across the Watching Veils – 3:53
8. Breathing Once Again – 3:45
9. The Cosmos Rejects You – 4:09
10. No Direction Total War – 2:57
Album Length: 38:24

Serving as the album’s opening strike, “We Force It To Speak” captures the essence of Eternal Drak’s new era. Rooted in black metal yet enriched with acoustic textures and dense atmospheric layering, the track establishes the album’s emotional and conceptual tone.

Lyrically, it confronts the human obsession with explanation, how the act of observing or defining reality alters it beyond recognition. The band describes it as a reflection on “how the more we search for answers, the more certainty slips away.”

Eternal Drak’s evolution has been shaped by decades of experimentation, from analog distortion and classic pedals to modern digital textures. With The Violence of Time, the band believes it has finally crystallized its definitive sound: aggressive, cohesive, and uncompromising.

Listen to  “We Force It To Speak” at the following links:

Spotify – https://hypeddit.com/eternaldrak/weforceittospeak

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMt45oS5uxY

Album pre-order (out July 17th, 2026) – https://eternaldrak.bandcamp.com/

Influences such as Dimmu Borgir, Watain, Kreator, Motörhead, and Desaster echo throughout the record, yet the album stands firmly in its own identity, extreme metal sharpened by introspection and conceptual depth.

Album Band Line Up:
Andres Martinez Torres (Drakar) – Voices, Lead Guitar, Bass
Michel Amyot – Rhythm Guitar

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http://www.eternaldrak.com | https://www.facebook.com/EternalDrak | https://www.instagram.com/eternaldrak

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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Dennis Locorriere, lead vocalist and guitarist of the offbeat ’70s country rock band Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show, has died at 76. “After a long and courageous battle with kidney disease, [he] passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on May 16th 2026,” reads a statement from his band’s website. “Dennis faced his illness with remarkable strength, dignity, and resilience throughout, and remained deeply cherished by all who knew him. He will be remembered for his warmth, love, and the lasting impact he had on those around him.”

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Nyanda Blaze radiates warmth and resilience on Still Here, a soulful fusion of African world music, jazz, and reggae wrapped in silky, emotionally rich vocals. Carried by a laid-back groove and elegant instrumentation, the track balances romantic tenderness with quiet strength, creating an atmosphere that feels both intimate and uplifting. Nyanda Blaze’s vocal delivery glides effortlessly across the arrangement, bringing depth and sincerity to every lyric while maintaining a soothing, hypnotic flow. Chill yet emotionally expansive, Still Here is a graceful celebration of endurance, love, and inner calm.

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