Hey, as a resident in a far-away state, I can't go to any of the upcoming Sonic Pulse / Six In Line shows, but some of you on the U.S. east coast CAN.
So just to live vicariously through SOMEbody who will eventually post a bragging write-up on my Facebook page, I'm going to post some of the bands' songs as well as the tour dates in hopes that those of you who can attend will do so in the most thrashing manner possible.
Why would it rule if this tour comes through your city? Well, it's Sonic Pulse's first solo trek in support of their Lager Than Life album (not counting the string of shows with Lich King). Also, Six In Line is coming in all the way from Sweden for their first U.S. tour.
Oh, yeah, and both bands kick ass. I know they do because I said so here and here.
Needless to say, I'm excited for 'em all and I hope the tour goes well.
Check out the tunes below and then scroll down for tour dates to see if they are hitting your area.
It's been over a week since my last post, so I am combining the Thrashline post with the Weekend Breakdown post. Below, you'll get your fill of both news bits and killer new bands you may not yet have heard.
So let's gear up for this week's
• Scotland's DISPOSABLE have a killer 3-song EP titled The Disposable EP available as a free download here. Some of you may be thinking, "Who?" Well, now that you know the name and where you can snatch up their tunes, check out Disposable's brand of galloping, neck-thrashing METAL! No matter what you think of these guys, there is no way you can't move when they kick into their mid-tempo chug-a-thons. Quality stuff here, my friends. For freaking' FREE!!
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• Australian metal men 4ARM have signed a world-wide record deal with RISING RECORDS! I'm excited to see that 4ARM's music will be easily accessible to those outside of their country. Also, I'm hoping that such a deal will result in a U.S. tour (HA! It's always about me, isn't it?).
Anyway, check out their band profile on the Rising Records website! Nice! ------------------------------
• Let's keep our feet firmly planted in Australia for another moment. Sydney's thrash metallers HEAD IN A JAR have recently released their 4 song EP titled Atomic Circus. The album is pure aggressive fun, and damn, it sounds good! One of my favorites is Judge Mental with its rolling riffage that could make a dead man move. Give it a listen below, buy their Atomic Circus on iTunes, and then hit them up on Facebook.
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• It's been a long road, but now California's INVECTION will finally be releasing their debut album on Nov 15th through Stormspell Records. Get a taste of Facet of Aberration with the song sample below. Yes, it kicks ass. Infinity.
• LICH KING released a video of Mr. Rob recording a solo for for the song Agnosticism which should be on their upcoming album Born of the Bomb. His finger styling appear as Rob may have an old-school Dexterity stat of at least 17. Since he plays in Lich King, he has a Constitution of 18 and Charisma of…I dunno…8?
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• Sweden's PARANORM have offered up their new six-song album titled Pandemonium's Rise as a FREE download. Paranorm play straight-forward thrash with hints of progressive elements, traditional metal, and melody to mix with the harsh vocals. Killer! Listen below and check them out here.
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• RedMist Destruction is on the verge of unleashing their new album Nobility in Death onto the public, and I have been lucky enough to hear it. Nobility is a killer album full of punchy, memorable riffs, gruff vocals, and dynamic song structures. RedMist Destruction plays thrash that truly embraces its raw punk roots, blending crossover with a crushing, and at times melodic, modern thrash stomp.
The musicianship is in top form, with parts of each song containing what are essentially mini-epics of dynamic valleys and peaks. Nobility in Death is an album that towers high in its achievements of catchy aggression, speed, twisting riffs, melody, and hard galloping crunch. RedMist Destruction recorded one hell of a metal album.
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• HELLsingborg troublemakers SIX IN LINE have a new song streaming titled Plata o Plomo. As with the past 6iL tunes, this one rocks just as hard, if not more. I have stated in the past that their tunes bring to mind a thrashier version of the band Scissorfight, and Plata o Plomo is no exception. This is not to say that 6iL are mired down as a knock-off band by any means. Similarities to possible influences be damned, because these guys definitely rock with their own sound. It's punk influenced grime thrash with mid-tempo punch, and the crazy off-kilter riffs make 6iL tunes kick that much more ass.
By the way - for some reason, every time I listen to Plata o Plomo, the gang vocals at the 31 second mark always manage to scare the living sh*t out of me. I swear I jump every time.
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• Speaking of punk-infused gutter thrash (and I mean that in the highest regard), our friends in SPEEDBOOZER have posted a couple more new songs. These tunes are raw as hell, but just try not to slam around to the thrash 'n' roll riffage of the tune Metal Punk. Hell, yeah! This tune was built for the live show, man! Crude, rude and completely unwashed - I love this stuff!
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• Here's a quick plug for all you old-school death metal fans. Give Wittier, CA's own SKELETAL REMAINS a look. Good, heavy tunes and a vocalist that reminds me of a cross between John Tardy and Rodney Dunsmore of Devastation. Killer!
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• Another young band out of California is VENGENCE. These guys jam out aggressively evil thrash. Vengence hammer out some thunderous riffs, all wrapped around some stellar songwriting. Check out their tunes below and then hit them up on Facebook here.
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• What's this? VINDICATOR released a new demo track! Is it everything you've been wait for? Of course! Hit play below and thrash it up!
SAVAGERY Chicago, IL thrashers SAVAGERY planted their roots in 2008 as a cover band, but eventually evolved into writing and recording gut-punching thrash metal! Special note needs to be taken of vocalist Braulio Correa who will throw the occasional lyrical emphasis with a quick inhuman scream that is so freaking cool that it actually elevates the already killer music up another notch.
Listen below, Facebook them here and then download their entire seven song demo here…for FREEEEEEEEE!!!! Thanks, Savagery!
NUCLEAR TORMENT These four young metalheads from Sweden play some of the best teeth-grinding, fist clenching, ass-kicking, brand of f*ck you thrash I've heard in a while. Sure NUCLEAR TORMENT offer it with some tongue-in-cheek lunacy, but that doesn't lessen the aggression. It's crossover about headbanging, moshing and chewing bubblegum.
Listen, and then visit their Facebook page where you can download their two available songs for free.
DESERTOR Brazil's DESERTOR plays hardcore/crossover that is fast and tough as nails. Although Desertor's earlier efforts leaned more on the punk side, especially on the vocals, the latest batch of songs treads right into death metal territory (again, especially on the vocals). On the whole, these guys are intense, fast and aggressive, just how I like 'em!
Listen to the short but sweet example below and then head over to their MySpace page to hear all the rest!
SIX IN LINE Up from the hellish gutters of grime and bloody knuckles we find Sweden's SIX IN LINE. A rough 'n' tough mix of metal, punk, and thrash 'n' roll, these guys remind me of a thrasher version of the mountain man rock gods Scissorfight, complete with occasional bluesy riff and vocals full of sand. I love it!
Check it out, and if you're down then hit up Six In Line on Facebook.
