CATTLE DECAPITATION Confirmed To Play Decibel Magazine Tour 2023
January 30, 2023 FeaturedNews

CATTLE DECAPITATION Confirmed To Play Decibel Magazine Tour 2023

San Diego, California deathgrind outfit CATTLE DECAPITATION will support Dark Funeral on the tenth annual Decibel Magazine Tour! The journey will commence on May 11th in Santa Ana, California and run through June 10th in Los Angeles, California. Additional support...

Venue Spotlight: SOMA – San Diego’s Legendary Music Venue
June 6, 2023 FeaturedSpotlightVenue

Venue Spotlight: SOMA – San Diego’s Legendary Music Venue

SPOTLIGHT: SOMA SD - San Diego's iconic music venue where unforgettable memories are made, fostering diverse genres and a vibrant music community.

Embrace the Dark Majesty of Metal Fashion
July 9, 2023 ArticleFeatured

Embrace the Dark Majesty of Metal Fashion

Enter the haunting world of metal fashion, where darkness and style converge to create a realm of self-expression like no other. From the depths of band tees adorned with cryptic symbols to the ethereal allure of leather jackets and spiked...

Headbangers Unite: Why San Diego Needs a Metal Hub
March 11, 2024 ArticleFeatured

Headbangers Unite: Why San Diego Needs a Metal Hub

San Diego has a strong metal scene that combines established powerhouses with raw, emerging talent. However, the closing of renowned stores like Blue Meanie Records has created a hole for metalheads to interact, share their passion, and support the local...

Death Metal Allstars Siege Of Power Releases New Single “The Devil’s Grasp” Today!
February 1, 2023 FeaturedNews

Death Metal Allstars Siege Of Power Releases New Single “The Devil’s Grasp” Today!

Multinational All Star Death Metal Kings Siege Of Power have set February 17th as release date for their new full-length "This Is Tomorrow"!

Album Review: Lockjaw – A Riveting Journey Through “Relentless”
June 8, 2023 Album ReviewFeatured

Album Review: Lockjaw – A Riveting Journey Through “Relentless”

"Relentless" by Lockjaw: A powerful and versatile heavy metal album, showcasing thunderous riffs, intense vocals, and captivating melodies. A must-listen for genre enthusiasts.

Brujeria New Album “Esto Es Brujeria” + First Single “Mochado.”
July 15, 2023 News

Brujeria New Album “Esto Es Brujeria” + First Single “Mochado.”

Mexican death grind band BRUJERIA brings the dark realms of cartels and ritualistic murder to life with a potent force comparable to NWA’s impact on pop culture when Compton emerged. On September 15th, their fifth full-length album, “Esto Es Brujeria,”...

How Metal Fuels Creativity in San Diego
March 13, 2024 ArticleFeatured

How Metal Fuels Creativity in San Diego

The San Diego metal scene is more than simply smashing riffs and headbanging mosh pits. It's a thriving ecology that seeps into other creative fields, affecting everything from visual art and clothes design to the foamy head on your favorite...

WAKE: Canadian Extreme Metallers Prepare For North American Tour
January 22, 2022 News

WAKE: Canadian Extreme Metallers Prepare For North American Tour

Canadian extreme metallers and recent Metal Blade Records signees, WAKE, will join END, Portrayal Of Guilt, and Yashira for a North American tour this March. The journey, which includes several recently announced WAKE headlining shows, runs from March 3rd through...

Cliff Burton Day February 10, 2023 – Celebrate with us on YouTube Live
February 1, 2023 FeaturedNews

Cliff Burton Day February 10, 2023 – Celebrate with us on YouTube Live

Continuing with tradition, host Nicholas Gomez will speak with Cliff's family and friends, about their personal memories and cherished time with Cliff.

Power Chords and Power-Ups: Why Metal Music and Gaming Make a Perfect Match
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Power Chords and Power-Ups: Why Metal Music and Gaming Make a Perfect Match

This article explores the surprising synergy between metal music and video games. Metal’s visceral energy enhances focus and reaction time during gameplay, while its themes of rebellion, triumph, and overcoming challenges motivate gamers to push through difficult levels. Beyond the soundtrack, metal fosters a strong sense of community for those seeking belonging. Both metal and gaming can also be therapeutic, with metal offering a cathartic release for negative emotions and games providing a safe space to explore identities. The future holds even more possibilities, with metal soundtracks appearing in games and VR technology blurring the lines between the two worlds.

Judas Priest –  Invincible Shield Album Review. Heavy Metal Royalty Reigns Supreme
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Judas Priest – Invincible Shield Album Review. Heavy Metal Royalty Reigns Supreme

Invincible Shield, from Judas Priest, is an immense success in a long line of monumental successes for the band; this album, famously, marks its birthplace as from the nineteenth studio. Co-producing once again is Andy Sneap, blessed with the magic touch that helped the group’s last effort, 2018’s acclaimed Firepower, along with co-production on the…

Album Review: The Path By Challenger Deep.  A Raw Journey through Blackened Hardcore and Post-Metal Emotions
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Album Review: The Path By Challenger Deep. A Raw Journey through Blackened Hardcore and Post-Metal Emotions

Artist: Challenger Deep Album: The Path Genre: Blackened Hardcore Release Date: December 22, 2023 Hailing from the dynamic musical landscapes of Belarus, Poland, and Lithuania, Challenger Deep has established themselves as pioneers in the realm of experimental music, seamlessly blending ethereal post-metal atmospheres with the raw power of blackened hardcore. Their latest offering, “The Path,”…

SUFFOCATION At Brick By Brick In San Diego
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SUFFOCATION At Brick By Brick In San Diego

The long-awaited moment has arrived! SUFFOCATION, the legendary death metal titans from New York, have finally released their ninth full-length album, “Hymns From The Apocrypha,” courtesy of Nuclear Blast. This latest release treats fans to an extraordinary experience with the third track, “Delusions of Mortality.” It seamlessly blends progressive melodies with the monstrous vocals of…