OVERKILL/SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner has teamed up with guitarists Felipe Roa (SHADOWS FALL) and Bobby Koeble (DEATH), and bassist Steve DiGiorgio (TESTAMENT, DEATH) to record a quarantine cover version of DEATH's "Overactive Imagination", with each musician separated in his own home. Bittner uploaded a video of the performance to his YouTube channel, writing in ...
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VIO-LENCE, ROSS THE BOSS, SEVEN WITCHES, TOXIK, AETERNAM and BRUJERIA are among the latest confirmed acts for next year's edition of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise. Round X of 70000 Tons Of Metal will sail January 7 to January 11, 2020. As always, 70000 Tons Of Metal will be host of some very exclusive ...
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"Stand Up", a new song from the classic thrash metal band TOXIK, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's upcoming EP, "Breaking Class", which will be released on August 4. TOXIK's third full-length album will follow by the end of 2017. "We've got the right combination of players for the record ...
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Resurrected cult classic progressive thrashers TOXIK have uploaded two full new songs to their YouTube channel. "Too Late" and "Crooked Crosses" feature Mike Sanders on vocals, Josh Christian on guitar, Jason Bittner on drums, and William Bodily on bass. These tracks were mixed and mastered by Tom Morris of Morrisound Recording in Tampa, Florida. TOXIK ...
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Fan-filmed video footage of resurrected cult classic progressive thrashers TOXIK performing on April 27 at Dynamo in Eindhoven, The Netherlands can be seen below. TOXIK recently spent time in the studio mixing its long-awaited comeback album "In Humanity". According to a press release, this CD "will encompass everything TOXIK is known for, as well as ...
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Resurrected cult classic progressive thrashers TOXIK are mixing their long-awaited comeback album "In Humanity". According to a press release, this CD "will encompass everything TOXIK is known for, as well as some surprises." The band is currently rehearsing for its first U.S. shows in over 20 years, as well as for the Keep it True ...
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Cult New York doom band BLOOD FARMERS will release its new album, "Headless Eyes", on March 1 via the group's own Resurrection Productions label. Originally formed in 1989, BLOOD FARMERS combine the atmosphere of '70s horror with heavy doses of psychedelia and doom in the tradition of BLACK SABBATH and SAINT VITUS. The band's 1995 ...
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HELLSPEAK, the Massachusetts metal band featuring drummer Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL, TOXIK), vocalist Marc Lopes (MELIAH RAGE, DARK DAY SUNDAY), bassist Chris Rapoza (MACHINES OF GRACE) and guitarist Matt Leff (MACHINES OF GRACE), has released its debut EP, "The Slaughter Rule Of Agony". The CD was mixed and produced by Paul David Hager (VAN HALEN, ...
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Resurrected cult classic progressive thrashers TOXIK have recruited Ralph Santolla (ex-DEATH, OBITUARY, DEICIDE) as their new second guitarist. Josh Christian, TOXIK's founding member and lead guitarist, comments on Ralph's addition to the group: "Ralph was the first choice. I had talked to other friends about tour spots and playing as guests, but the new material ...
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Reactivated cult classic prog-thrashers TOXIK have released a snippet of their first recorded song in twenty-four years. The fifty-second clip, which is available for streaming using the SoundCloud widget below, is a rough pre-mix demo — without vocals — of "Crooked Crosses" off the as-yet-untitled follow-up to 1989's "Think This". TOXIK's founding member and lead ...
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Metal Rules! TV recently conducted an interview with Jason Bittner of SHADOWS FALL. He spoke about touring, helping out ANTHRAX and joining up with the cult band TOXIK after reading about their drummer search on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. You can now watch the chat below. SHADOWS FALL tapped Willis Mathiasen of 2CENTS to sit behind the drums ...
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Metal Rules! TV recently conducted an interview with vocalist Mike Sanders of reactivated cult classic prog-thrashers TOXIK. You can now watch the chat below. TOXIK has announced the addition of SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner to the group's ranks. Guitarist and founding member Josh Christian commented on Bittner's addition: "I couldn't have hoped for a ...
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Reactivated cult classic prog-thrashers TOXIK have announced the addition of SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner to the group's ranks. Guitarist and founding member Josh Christian comments on Bittner's addition: "I couldn't have hoped for a better situation. Jason is probably the best case scenario in every respect. Not only is he a sick drummer, but ...
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Reactivated cult classic prog-thrashers TOXIK are currently seeking a full-time drummer for recording and live performances. Guitarist Josh Christian comments on the hunt: "We've written a dozen plus songs for the record and we need to get the rhythm section fleshed out. Tad [Leger] is definitely going forward with LUCERTOLA so we need a recording ...
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Legendary cult prog-thrashers TOXIK have announced their reactivation. After an aborted attempt at a reunion in 2007, founding member Josh Christian has revealed TOXIK is once again active and ready for live action as well as preparing to work on a new full-length album. Christian comments: "I've been writing this crazy heavy stuff for the ...
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"To Breach And Grieve", the new video from Belgian thrashers AFTER ALL, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's eighth studio album, "Dawn Of The Enforcer", which was released last March through Roadrunner Records. The CD was mixed and mastered by Swedish producer Dan Swanö, who also worked on AFTER ALL's previous ...
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Belgian thrashers AFTER ALL have tapped Swedish producer Dan Swanö to mix and master their new album, set for release on March 23 through Roadrunner Records. Swanö also worked on AFTER ALL's last album. "Cult Of Sin" (2009), and the band's two EP releases, "Betrayed By The Gods" (2010) and "Becoming The Martyr" (2011). "As ...
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Anyone else think "SPACE HEATER" when they read SPACE EATER? Neither here nor there I know. What you stand to find out is something that thus far many have completely overlooked since SPACE EATER doesn't have a hype machine behind it, the kind of machine that churns out so much, often hollow, praise for "retro" ...
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"Think Again", the brand new DVD release from legendary cult metal thrashers TOXIK, will be self-released by the band on August 20. According to TOXIK drummer Tad Leger, "Think Again" "contains both vintage and brand new never-before-seen footage. The main feature is a 1989 headlining set from the Paramount Theater in TOXIK's hometown of Peekskill, ...
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Legendary cult metal thrashers TOXIK return and are on the big screen, for one night only! Hudson Horror Show Inc., in association with Grindhouse Releasing, proudly presents a one-night-only horror film festival on May 22, 2010 at the Silver Cinemas South Hills 8 in Poughkeepsie, New York. The Hudson Horror Show festival will be highlighted ...
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The cover artwork for "Think Again", the forthcoming DVD from reunited progressive thrashers TOXIK, can be viewed below. According to drummer Tad Leger, "The DVD will contain a full headlining show, on a HUGE stage, from a 1989 performance at the historic Paramount theater in TOXIK's hometown, Peekskill, New York. There will be a photo/poster ...
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"Trapped In A Scene: UKHC 1985-1989", a new book by renowned British author Ian Glasper, documents the history of the British hardcore scene. Weighing in at well over 250,000 words and with over 200 exclusive photos included, it is a must for anyone interested in the '80s British underground. Amazon.com's description of the ...
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TESTAMENT, KREATOR, ANTHRAX, DESTRUCTION, SODOM and OVERKILL are among the featured bands on the "Thrash 'Til Death" compilation, due on May 15 via Germany's AFM Records. The track listing for the double-CD set is as follows: CD 1: 01. TANKARD - Stay Thirsty 02. OVERKILL - What It Takes 03. KREATOR - ...
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Reunited progressive thrashers TOXIK have issued the following update: "TOXIK members Josh Christian, Mike Sanders, Lou Caldarola and Tad Leger have been back at work in upstate New York on the NEW TOXIK material and assembling the footage to be included in the upcoming DVD. "After writing and recording new ideas over the past few ...
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Reunited progressive thrashers TOXIK have resumed work on their new material and further planning for the band's upcoming DVD. Footage of the group talking about being back to work and laying down some early ideas can be viewed below. TOXIK last fall posted a five-and-a-half-minute "teaser trailer" (see below) for "This is Toxik", the official ...
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"Metal Lessons Radio", a theme-based hard rock and metal show, takes a glance at the history of the New York/New Jersey rock and metal scenes with special guests, HADES members Dan Lorenzo (guitar) and Alan Tecchio (vocals), along with TOXIK guitarist Josh Christian. "Metal Lessons Radio" airtimes are as follows: * On CMSradio.net: Sunday, February ...
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German online magazine Metalmessage has just released the latest installment of its CD compilation, titled "V". Included on this deluxe release are 13 pagan, Viking folk metal artists with some of their best material. The package is strictly limited to 2,000 hand-numbered copies and comes in a blue DVD case, with a beautiful booklet which ...
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Reunited progressive thrashers TOXIK have posted a five-and-a-half-minute "teaser trailer" (see below) for "This is Toxik", the official documentary shot and produced by Marabella Productions in New York City. According to the band, "Plans are underway now for an all-new DVD release directly from [TOXIK] in 2009 which will include live footage from New York ...
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Reunited progressive thrashers TOXIK have issued the following update: "TOXIK would like to announce a few points of interest to all the fans that have single-handedly kept the name and sounds of TOXIK alive and thrashing for more than 20 years after the original releases!! "As you all probably know already, the band has been ...
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Colombia's WITCHTRAP, Poland's WARFIST and England's ACRAL NECROSIS will team up for a three-way split entitled "United in Annihilation". Due on April 7, 2008, the CD will feature 12 new recordings: WITCHTRAP: 01. Imperio Del Terror (MASACRE [Colombia] cover) 02. Metal Army March (remixed and remastered - 2008) 03. B.L.M.D. (remixed and remastered - 2008) ...
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