Tag: metal
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Smoulder – Times of Obscene Evil and Wild Daring
Epic doom is alive and well in 2019! Not only do we have a new Candlemass, with Johan Langqvist—and a guest appearance from Iommi—but there are also a few new outfits eschewing bongs and wizards for swords and sorcery, all in the name of doom. Among this new wave of heaviness is Toronto’s Smoulder, who…
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Staff Playlists, March 2019
Spring has began to sprung (at least for those of you in the northern hemisphere). Join the ones of hellbound this month to see what they’ve been givin’ some love to as we bring in these warmer months. Hellbound recommends Steve Earles Listening to: Albert Bell’s Sacro Sanctus – Liber III: Codex Templarum. Third and best…
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Mammoth Weed Wizard Bastard – Yn Ol I Annwn
This is the third album from the splendidly named Mammoth Weed Wizard Bastard. No band sounds like M.W.W.B.; they are a secret the world needs to know. For sure, there are reference points, such as Black Sabbath and Hawkwind (and the musical spirit of adventure that Hawkwind represent is something far more bands should take…
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PREVIEW: Out Of Line Weekender 2019
Full line up announced Out Of Line Weekender 2019 edition will take place in April 04-06 at Astra Kulturhaus, Berlin, and with only less than one month left until the festival, here is the full running order. Thursday is completely under the sign of electronic music. Friday is the day of the unifier of worlds…
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Staff Playlists, February 2019
This month, in honour of Valentine’s day, we’ve added an extra category to spread the love. We’ve also added a category for all you Anti-Valentiners out there. Come accompany the humans of Hellbound this time around for their picks, recommendations and hearts full of Metal. Hellbound recommends Bill Adams New release: Royal Trux – White…
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Kings Destroy – Fantasma Nera
Kings Destroy has always offered an original take on melodic doom that can’t easily be pigeonholed – for instance, while their NYHC roots might have some influence on their chugging guitar riffs, they don’t sound anything remotely like sludge metal. Fantasma Nera, their fourth album, sees the band move at times away from “doom,” displaying…
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CJRU 1280’s Metal on Metal Showcase
Saturday, February 23 @ Bovine Sex Club, Toronto CJRU 1280AM, Ryerson University’s campus and community radio station in Toronto, is hosting their second Metal on Metal Showcase at Bovine Sex Club. For just $10, check out some Canadian metal acts and support a local radio station. Line-up: HAMMERHANDS / Minors / LILIM / SEIZE /…
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PREVIEW: Radar Festival 2019
Brand new festival announces first wave of bands The brainchild of two promoters in South of England, a brand new festival is emerging: Radar Festival, which will be focusing on bands not afraid to push boundaries across the musical spectrum. Radar Festival’s first edition will be taking place on August 2nd-3rd in Guildford, Surrey, UK.…
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Hard Rock Hell: HRH Prog VIII Sheffield @ 02 Academy
Same weekend, same line-up as Shepherd’s Bush Empire event HRH Prog’s 8th Cycle at the iconic Shepherd’s Bush Empire sold out within 12 weeks. In response, HRH are now staging a second weekend at the HRH base at the 02 Academy in Sheffield. The dates and prices will be the same dates, and the exact…
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Preview: Out of Line Weekender 2019
04.-06.04. Astra Kulturhaus Berlin, Germany Out Of Line Weekender 2019 edition will take place April 04-06 and the Out Of Line team have put together a very exciting program for us. There will be something to please everyone’s taste. So far we’ve got 19 bands on the list, more announcements will follow soon. LINE UP:…