Today in 2018 A Pale Horse Named Death released the sngle Love the Ones You Hate
New York City, New York Doom/Gothic Metal
Status:Active
Years active: 2010-present
A Pale Horse Named Death was formed by Sal Abruscato, who's well-known in the New York area due to his work in Type O Negative and Life Of Agony. Pairing up with guitarist/producer Matt Brown (who's also got a Type O tie-in, as he played in the post-TON band Seventh Void), the style here isn't too unexpected, as it's dark, doomy, gothy at times, frequently evoking a heavier, recent Alice In Chains.
Today in 2012 Postmortem released the album Bloodground Messiah
Berlin,Germany Death Metal/Death 'n' Roll
Status:Active
Years active: 1991-present
Postmortem was founded in 1991. After numerous live appearances (including complete tours with Crematory and Atrocity) and two demos, the band signed its first record deal, with Husky Records, and recorded Screams Of Blackness, which sold out[citation needed] and was re-released in 1998. After that, they played live again with Crematory and at a few large festivals (Death Comes in Lithuania with Hypocrisy, Bands Battle with Rammstein, and many more). After the Totmacher EP, the band changed labels after some disagreements and moved to Morbid Records. The four releases were presented after a few tours, including a European tour with Morbid Angel, a Germany tour with Sodom) and almost every large festival (Wacken Open Air, With Full Force, Party San, Dynamo Open Air, Force Attack, Death Comes and many more. After the release of Storm Force the band separated from Morbid Records. In 1998 the band signed a license deal for the American market with Pavement Music. Join The Figh7club was released via Station 54/SimRec and was promoted live in 2004 on a European tour with Pro Pain and Carnal Forge. But despite a good response from the press[citation needed] and fans[citation needed], the drummer and the second guitarist left the band in 2004. 2006 the band found with Max Scheffler a new drummer and in 2007 Postmortem toured with that new line-up the Giant-Tour with Ektomorf and Onslaught. Im November 2008 Postmortem released with „Constant Hate“ their 4th studioalbum via „War-Anthem Records“ after 10 years without an official longplayer. „War-Anthem Records“ plans to release Postmortem's upcoming album "Seeds of Devastation" for November 2010
War Anthem Records
Marcus Marth Guitars
Matthias "Doc Putz" Rütz Vocals
Tilo "Mr. T" Voigtländer Bass
Max Scheffler Drums
Guest/Session
Peter "Brutus" Habermann Vocals (on Falling from Hell)
Today in 2010 Social Distortion released the single Machine Gun Blues
Fullerton, California Punk rockpop punk cowpunkpunk bluescountry rockrockabilly
Status:Active
Years active: 1978-present
The enduring L.A. punk band Social Distortion has overcome numerous personnel shifts, the demise of the Los Angeles hardcore scene that spawned them, and the heroin addiction of singer/guitarist/bandleader Mike Ness to achieve a measure mainstream acceptance for their rootsy, hard-hitting punk without compromise. Inspired by the fertile L.A. punk scene, Ness formed the group in 1978 with drummer Casey Royer and brothers Frank (bass) and Rikk Agnew (guitar). When the brothers left to join the Adolescents, Ness' schoolmate Dennis Danell joined on bass; the next few years saw a revolving-door membership. When the group finally recorded its debut album, Mommy's Little Monster in 1983, the band consisted of Ness, Danell (now on guitar), bassist Brent Liles, and drummer Derek O'Brien. Their music was often described as a punk version of the Rolling Stones, and "Another State of Mind" was one of the few punk videos to air on MTV in 1984. However, the band took four years to record a follow-up, as Ness descended into heroin addiction and self-consciously rebellious behavior. Liles and O'Brien left, and Ness, after straightening himself out, finally regrouped in 1988 with John Maurer on bass and Chris Reece on drums. This lineup recorded Prison Bound, a mature album broadening Social Distortion's roots rock influences with a country feel. Their self-titled 1990 effort included a cover of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" and returned the group to MTV via "Ball and Chain." Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell became their most popular album to date, producing a minor radio hit in "Bad Luck" and keeping with their now-established blend of punk, blues, country, and rockabilly.
White Light White Heat White TrashSocial Distortion took an extended hiatus following the release of Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell, returning in 1996 with White Light, White Heat, White Trash, which proved to be a moderate hit on MTV and modern-rock radio; former Black Flag and D.O.A. drummer Chuck Biscuits made his debut on the album, following the departure of Reece. Live at the Roxy followed in 1998, and a year later Ness issued a pair of solo albums, Cheating at Solitaire and the covers collection Under the Influences. Danell died February 29, 2000 of an apparent brain aneurysm; the guitarist was just 38-years-old. In the fall of 2000, Jonny Wickersham signed on as the group's new guitarist, and Charlie Quintana took over on drums from the often busy Biscuits. After extensive touring, the band went back into the studio in 2004 to record Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll. Another six years passed before Social D returned to recording. Produced by Mike Ness himself, 2011's glossy-but-muscular Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes featured a new lineup, with bassist Brent Harding and the son of Los Lobos’ David Hidalgo, drummer David Hidalgo Jr. joining Wickersham and Ness.
Epitah
Mike Ness – lead vocals, guitar
Jonny Wickersham – guitar
Brent Harding – bass guitar
Josh Freese – drums, percussion
"Machine Gun Blues" is a song by Social Distortion. It was the first single from their seventh studio album, Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes (2011). The song was featured on Season 4, Episode 7 of Sons of Anarchy. The song was also used by WWE to promote a feud between The Miz and Randy Orton at the 2011 WWE Royal Rumble.
Today in 2010 Heaven & Hell released the Live album Neon Nights: 30 Years of Heaven & Hell
Birmingham, England / New York, United States Heavy/Doom Metal
Status:Split-up
Years active:2006-2010
Surely one of the most talked-about band formations in some time, Heaven And Hell brought together the Black Sabbath lineup from their album of the same name ... well, actually not, it's the Mob Rules lineup, but that name was already taken! The debut album, 2009's The Devil You Know, lived up to the expectations, drawing rave reviews, and in general it's pretty much what one would expect, a more modernized version of the early 80's Sabbath sound. The band intended to play on, but Ronnie James Dio's illness and sad passing in May 2010 has brought the band to a close.
Armoury Records
Ronnie James Dio (R.I.P. 2010) Vocals
Tony Iommi Guitars
Geezer Butler Bass
Vinny Appice Drums
Guest/Session
Scott Warren Keyboards
1. The Mob Rules 03:47
2. Children of the Sea 06:31
3. I 06:17
4. Bible Black 06:30
5. Time Machine 04:40
6. Fear 04:36
7. Falling Off the Edge of the World 05:40
8. Follow the Tears 06:12
9. Die Young 06:42
10. Heaven and Hell 17:49
11. Neon Knights 05:45
01:14:29
Recorded live at "Wacken Open Air 2009" on July 30th 2009
Today in 2010 Halestorm released the Live album Live in Philly 2010
Red Lion, Pennsylvania, Hard rock, heavy metal, alternative metal, post-grunge
Status:Active
Years active 1997–present
Siblings Elizabeth and Arejay Hale, the core members of the hard rock band Halestorm, formed the group in late 1997 near York, Pennsylvania, with Arejay on drums and Elizabeth on vocals and keyboard. Wanting to expand their sound, the duo invited their father, Roger, to play bass for Halestorm. Soon after their first professional gig in 1998 at the Blue Mountain Coffee House in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the band added various guitar players and released an EP, 1999's (Don't Mess with The) Time Man. More lineup changes occurred, but Halestorm finally solidified with Elizabeth (who was by then going by Lzzy) on vocals and guitar, Josh Smith on bass, Arejay on drums, and Joe Hottinger on guitar. The band caught the attention of producer David Ivory as well as Atlantic Records -- both were involved in the band's major-label debut, 2006's One and Done, a five-song EP recorded live at a show in Philadelphia. They would finally make their full-length studio debut in 2009 with the eponymous Halestorm, all the while maintaining a rigorous touring schedule that would see them playing upwards of 250 shows a year. The following year, Halestorm released the concert recording Live in Philly 2010, and Reanimate: The Covers EP appeared in 2011, featuring the band's takes on songs by Heart, Guns N' Roses, and Lady Gaga. Their sophomore album, The Strange Case Of..., followed in 2012, and the single "Love Bites (So Do I)" earned the group a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance. Reanimate 2.0 was released in 2013, this time finding the band tackling Fleetwood Mac, Daft Punk, and Marilyn Manson. The band's eclectic third studio long-player, the Jay Joyce-produced Into the Wild Life, was released in April 2015, and was preceded by the single "Apocalyptic." The live EP Into the Wild Live: Chicago arrived in 2016, followed in early 2017 by Reanimate 3.0, which featured covers of songs by Whitesnake, Metallica, and Soundgarden.
Atlantic
Lzzy Hale - vocals, guitar, keyboard
Arejay Hale - drums, percussion, backing vocals
Joe Hottinger - guitar, backing vocals
Josh Smith - bass guitar, backing vocals
Track listing (CD)
No. Title Length
1. "It's Not You" 5:55
2. "Innocence" 4:14
3. "Bet U Wish U Had Me Back" 3:34
4. "Love/Hate Heartbreak" 5:24
5. "I'm Not An Angel" 4:41
6. "Familiar Taste of Poison" 5:18
7. "Boom City" 5:21
8. "Nothing to Do with Love" 4:08
9. "Dirty Work" 3:48
10. "I Get Off" 3:49
11. "Tell Me Where It Hurts" 4:07
12. "Better Sorry Than Safe" 3:42
Track listing (DVD)
"Intro." –
"It's Not You" –
"What Were You Expecting" –
"Innocence" –
"Bet U Wish U Had Me Back" –
"Love/Hate Heartbreak" –
"I'm Not An Angel" –
"Familiar Taste of Poison" –
"Boom City" –
"Nothing to Do with Love" –
"Dirty Work" –
"I Get Off" –
"Tell Me Where It Hurts" –
"Better Sorry Than Safe" –
Live in Philly 2010 is the first live performance released by the hard rock band Halestorm, and the second album released overall by them. The album was made available for pre–orders on October 21, 2010, but was not released until November 16, 2010. This live performance was recorded at the TLA in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 30, 2010.
Today in 2010 Fueled By Fire released the album Plunging into Darkness
Norwalk, California Thrash Metal
Status:Active
Years active: 2002-present
The late eighties thrash scene was mightily revitalized in 2006 and 2007, with a host of bands reliving those glory days. Southern California was one place where several such bands originated, such as Bonded By Blood and this here Fueled By Fire. Like BBB and the others, the goal here isn't innovation, not by a long shot, but simply bringing back to life one of metal's finer moments. Who knows where these bands will be in five years' time, but for now they're great fun to listen to.
Annialation Records
Anthony Vasquez Bass
Carlos Gutierrez Drums
Chris Monroy Guitars (lead)
Rick Rangel Guitars (lead), Vocals
1. The Arrival 03:04 instrumental
2. Rising from Beneath 04:07
3. Within the Abyss 05:08
4. Unidentified Remains 02:04
5. Plunging into Darkness 04:11
6. Eye of the Demon 03:58
7. Intro 01:49 instrumental
8. Evoke the Curse 04:24
9. Amongst the Dead 03:50
10. Sickness of Humanity 04:12
11. Mass Infestation 03:31
40:18
They sold limited edition copies (200 only) of "Plunging into Darkness" during their European tour with Violator in 2010.
Re-released on April 27th, 2012 by NoiseArt Records including 1 bonus track:
12. Deadly Restraints (4:00)
Available on CD, gate-fold vinyl (blue, red, or black), and download.
Today in 2009 Warfect released the album Depicting the Macabre
Uddevalla, Sweden Thrash Metal
Status:Active
Years active: 2003-2008 (as Incoma), 2008-present
Retro thrash is alive and well the world over, as Sweden's Warfect can attest. The band started out as Incoma in 2003 and changed name in 2008, with a debut, Depicting The Macabre in 2009 followed by Exoneration Denied in 2003 (interestingly, reviews of Depicting put that album in the melodic death metal camp, which Exoneration definitely is not, so it looks like a style shift took place). Right down to the 80's cover art, Exoneration leaves no doubt as to its target audience, the band pulling no punches with speedy thrash that, as always, harkens back to the days of Exodus's first album and the like. There isn't a lot of variation here, and by definition retro thrash isn't about originality, but these guys do it as well as anyone these days (though, how many WarX thrash bands do we need? Warbeast? Warbringer? Warpath? Who can keep up?).
My Kingdom Music
Kristian Martinsson Bass, Vocals (backing)
Mattias Kern Drums
Håkan Karlsson Guitars (rhythm), Vocals (backing)
Fredrik Wester Vocals, Guitars (lead)
1. Creation 03:38
2. Heathen Reigns 04:19
3. Depicting the Macabre 03:39
4. Symbol of Submission 03:32
5. I Factor 04:00
6. Supervised Life 03:56
7. Never to Return 04:45
8. Harvest of Trinity 03:42
9. Truth Untold 03:34
10. Atrocity 05:13
40:18
Recorded & mixed: on three different locations; drums recordings enginereed by Chris Dahlqvist
