ROCKET Interviews DINO CAZARES of FEAR FACTORY (AUDIO)
Randy “Rocket” Cody of The Metal Den has conducted a phone interview with lead guitarist Dino Cazares of Los Angeles, California industrial metal act FEAR FACTORY. Here are a couple excerpts from the discussion: TMD: Who are some of your biggest guitar playing influences? DINO: Two people, Angus Young… and Eddie Van Halen. Well, Angus, when I was first 8 years old… I mean, that’s what I wanted to do. I wanted to play...
ROCKET Interviews Bassist Perry Bassin of FORESHADOW
Dover, Florida’s FORESHADOW blends black/death with thrash to deliver a brutal modern metal sound that has been drawing the attention of fans in their local underground scene and now they are ready to be heard by a larger audience. The lineup consists of Aaron Robinson on guitar, drummer Richard Hudson, bassist Perry Bassin, and Corkscrew killing it on vocals. FORESHADOW have self-released their debut EP entitled The Stranger End Of Death on...
ROCKET REVIEW: FEAR FACTORY – “The Industrialist” (CD)
American industrial metal act FEAR FACTORY return in 2012 with more brutal tunes for the devoted via their latest collection of face killers entitled The Industrialist. After the dust settled when Raymond Herrera & Christian Olde Wolbers departed the lineup and original lead guitarist Dino Cazares returned to record 2010′s epic Mechanize with old pal, vocalist Burton C Bell, it was clear...
ROCKET REVIEW: ZAKK WYLDE – “Bringing Metal To The Children” (Book)
In “Bringing Metal To The Children”, Zakk Wylde, the former lead guitarist for OZZY OSBOURNE, unleashes the most comical and endearing book written by a rock guitarist ever. You get tales of 80′s decadence that lead you all the way down the shit-smeared trail of ole bearded one’s storied career as one of metal’s most fiercest six string murderers ever. For the chicks...
ROCKET REVIEW: GREAT GODS OF GREED – “Great Gods of Greed” (CD)
Southern California crossover thrashers GREAT GODS OF GREED have self-released their eponymous debut album in 2012 and this reviewer straight up gives it a perfect score. I have listened to it at least a half dozen times already and I still cannot get enough. It’s one of those rare times when you know something special has been accomplished. The lineup is fierce, people, featuring John Fallon...
CATTLE DECAPITATION – First-Week Chart Numbers Revealed
Monolith Of Inhumanity, the latest slab of sonic annihilation from California progressive grind tyrants CATTLE DECAPITATION, landed at #32 on...
EVILE – UK Headliner Tour Dates!EVILE have confirmed dates for a UK headlining tour, which is set to kick off on October 18th in Glasgow. Following their run around the UK, the...
SUFFOCATION – European Tour Dates With ORIGINSUFFOCATION and ORIGIN will tour Europe together in July with support from Re-Armed and Unbreakable Hatred. Dubbed “The End Of Humanity”...
TMD Promotions – Ready To Take Your Band To The Next Level?The Metal Den was created by legendary Rock n Roll journalist Randy “Rocket” Cody. Is your up and coming heavy metal band looking to...
WITCHCRAFT – Sign With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDSNuclear Blast welcome Swedish doom metal kings WITCHCRAFT to their label roster. After a five year hiatus, the band is currently recording the...
DARK FUNERAL – Sign With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDSSwedish black metal legends Dark Funeral and Century Media Records are proud to announce the signing of a worldwide deal for the next three albums. Guitarist...
CHILDREN OF BODOM – Post Cover Song OnlineCHILDREN OF BODOM’s previously-unreleased cover of the Dropkick Murphys track “I’m Shipping Up To Boston” can be streamed over at...
BLACK SABBATH – Bill Ward Issues Statement, Will Not Play Any Reunion ShowsBLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has issued the following update: “Dear Sabbath Fans and Fellow Musicians, I sincerely regret to inform you...
TESTAMENT – Reveal New Album Artwork, Track Listing And Release Date!Bay Area thrash titans, TESTAMENT, have revealed the cover art and details for their upcoming Dark Roots of Earth release. Artwork was painted...
ABORTED – Bassist Quits BandABORTED bass player J.B. Van Der Wal has reportedly quit the band. Neither an announcement nor an explanation has been made public thus far, and...
WARFATHER – Ex-Morbid Angel Member Forms New BandGreyhaze Records is proud to announce the formation and signing of brand new death metal act WARFATHER, a devastating new unit conceived by ex-Morbid...
FEAR FACTORY – Post New Album TrailerFEAR FACTORY have posted a new trailer for the band’s upcoming LP “The Industrialist.” The album is set for release on June...
ACCEPT – Announce Scandinavian TourGerman metal legends ACCEPT have now confirmed a Scandinavian tour in support of their new album, Stalingrad. The dates are as follows: October 30...
THE METAL DEN RECORDS – Label Representation Agreement (SAMPLE)THE METAL DEN RECORDS (www.themetaldenrecords.com) ...
LAMB OF GOD – Co-Headliner Tour With DETHKLOKLAMB OF GOD and DETHKLOK co-headline a tour of North America this summer, with Gojira set to provide direct support. Dates are as follows: 8/1...
PHOBIA – New Track PremiereLongstanding grindcore powerhouse PHOBIA today brutalize the masses with another brand new track from their forthcoming LP, Remnants Of Filth,...
DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT – “By A Thread – Live in London 2011″ DVD Box-SetRenowned multi-instrumentalist Devin Townsend will be releasing his DVD box-set, By A Thread – Live in London 2011, on June 18th in Europe and...
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