LOBO DEL HOMBRE's Debut KYHYJE is a stone(r) cold killer of an album.

Lobo Del Hombre

album: KYHYJE

 I was literally just sent a heads up from the band about their debut album, KYHYJE. LOBO DEL HOMBRE hail from Argentina and are a very solid Stoner Rock Band. The warm fuzzines and groove of their riffs generously heat the cockles of my frozen New England heart. I'm a sucker for Stoner Doom Rock Vibes and this band checks off all the good stuff on my list. You can feel the dust coming off the stereo speakers as the band confidently navigates an oftentimes well worn genre with some fresh gusto. The vocals, (although I have no idea what they translate to) are delivered with a sexy growl and well placed roar. - fuck yea!

The production is stellar. I get Motorhead meets Kyuss vibes and you can't teach that. Ok, back to looking like I'm actually doing some work. Spin this album!

This was a pleasant and welcome surprise. Great start to this dismally cold year. 

-grown man out!

"ME"TAL 101 with Bob Mendell of ON YOUR DEATHBED

(Photo Credits - left-Facebook/right-EVIL ROBB)

Taunton Massachusetts' own, On Your Deathbed, have been busy the past few years playing in a number of big time shows. From opening for the likes of Philip H. Anselmo (twice) to being part of a number of Metal Fests in the area, On Your Deathbed are a band possessed. Vocalist Bob Mendell is no stranger to the New England Metal scene as he's been around the better part of the past two decades honing his craft. While eagerly awaiting Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals, I watched a great lineup of opening bands. When On Your Deathbed hit the stage, I took notice of the polished stage presence of all the members. Wearing a pristinely adorned battle vest any metal head would give their left nut for and pacing the stage like an animal ready to take down his prey, Bob commanded the attention of the growing crowd of onlookers. OYD delivered an intense set that culminated with the track "ON YOUR DEATHBED" which made a lot of new fans of the band. (Pointing to myself)

SO as I usually do, I asked myself, hey why not reach out to Bob and get some insight. He graciously answered this short Q&A I threw out to him. If you enjoy what you read and hear(follow the links), throw these guys a bone and pick up their current EP. Better yet check out what they have to offer in person. Hell, New England isn't that far away after all.

HMT: I was impressed by your performance last night at Fete. Can you give me alittle background on the band and your history in the Providence metal scene?

BOB: We were formed in 2013 and had our first show in Providence with Shadows Fall. We’ve been blessed with playing with some of the most amazing shows with some incredible bands since then. We recorded our first EP a couple years back and are working on a full length right now. We have some big shows coming up for the end of this year. 

HMT: I think everyone in attendance could feel the vibe that this wasn't just an ordinary show. How did it feel as a musician and fan being on the same gig as Philip H. Anselmo and the illegals? Did you get a chance to interact with the legendary front man? 

BOB: We actually have played with Phil and Superjoint last year at the Rock and Shock festival at the Worcester Palladium. So this was actually our second time playing with this legend. Still was insane and surreal. A true honor. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to see him in person backstage last night. However last year I was able to get some 1 on 1 time with him and it was awesome. He’s a super nice guy. He was so on point last night. Looked healthier and sounded better than ever!!! The whole night was incredible. All the bands brought the power and destroyed!!! I did get my copy of “Power Metal” on Phil’s bus to get it signed though. Haha 

Bob and 'THE KID" Phil Anselmo (credit instagram)

HMT:  I really respect Fete for continuously booking more mainstream metal acts. What's your take on some of the most formerly revered clubs in our area rarely booking metal shows anymore? 

BOB: We are very lucky to have some clubs in the area that are willing to give local original metal a place to rock and the fans a place to call their own. Some of my favorites are Fete in Providence, The Vault at Greasy Luck in New Bedford, The Cove and the Worcester Palladium in Worcester. It’s really a bummer seeing venues that were so historic for live metal changing their format. There’s one less chance a band has to catch a break 

HMT: My last question, where can folks catch you next? And any plans to put out another EP or full length? 

BOB: Our next shows coming up are: Sept 30th w/ Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper at Greasy Luck in New Bedford, MA Nov 4th The Providence Metal Fest w/ Whitechapel, DevilDriver, Chelsea Grin, Oceano, Slaughter to Prevail, Jinjer, Raven Black and more at Fete Music Hall Dec 15th w/ at The Cove in Worcester, MA Dec 28th w/ Doyle at Fete Music Hall in Providence, RI We’re in the studio now recording our full length. We’re hoping to have it released early 2019 Keep your eyes on our Facebook, Instagram pages for any and all info.

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Band
Bob Mendell - Vocals
Mike Creature - Bass
Caz Gadles - Lead/Rhythm Guitars and Vocals
James Healy- Lead/Rhythm Guitars and Vocals
Mike Geoffrion - lDrums

Follow the Link Below for all their Social Media
www.reverbnation.com/onyourdeathbed

https://www.facebook.com/pg/deathbedmetal
www.instagram.com/onyourdeathbed/

TONGUE PARTY: Looking For A Painful Death\

Flawless Victory

Tongue Party is heavy metal with a punk rock vibe, and "Looking For A Painful Death" has it all; musicianship, great songwriting, originality and energy.  "Shit Dead" is the track the band wants you to hear first:

Sometimes when a band starts their bandcamp playlist with  track 7, it's because tracks 1 through 6 were not as good.  Not the case here.  I am picking a couple of tunes that give you a taste of the diversity on this album, but you need to listen to the whole album, because every track is genius.  This one's called "This Exists":

And now, establishing a successful fusion of heavy metal and psychedelic rock,

here is the closing track, entitled "Make a Friend Earn A Debt".  Some really tasty guitar going down here if you pay attention:

Tongue Party are from Minneapolis, and have been making music together since the fall of 2014.  

Self described as "More of a cult than a band", they are:

adam hile

brandon hile 
preston laack

dan garrison

(I have no idea which three are in this picture):

I learned about this album on Super Dank Metal Jams blog, and am grateful for the find.  You can find "Looking for a Painful Death" here, and the band's earlier releases here.  In the roughly 24 hours since I downloaded this album, I have easily listened to the entire album six times.  Hope I've been able to get these guys a few downloads, because when a lot of people listen to a band, the band keeps making albums.

Stay Heavy!

-ULTRA 

HMTB Radio Episode 3 is live!

Oh snap, look what just went live!

It's Heavy Metal Textbooks Episode 3 featuring UADA, Blizaro, Like Rats, Hellbringer, Rust, Skaphe, Grave Miasma, Vulture, Fuath and R.I.P.

Now that's how you start off 2017!

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Zack De La Rocha returns wth the track "Digging for Windows"

Check out the latest from Zack De La Rocha(Rage Against the Machine). The track "Digging for Windows" is off his upcoming solo album. The track was produced by underground hip hop artist EL-P.

Click here to check out and download for free "Digging for Windows"

Halloween Mixtape Madness! Download 'em!

For the second year in a row I've put together a Halloween Mixtape. Last year's focused more on fun, catchy, "scary" type songs and this one is a bit more on the heavy side. Here's the tracklist, download away!

FORK TONGUE'S SLIT THROATS AND SATANIC RITES VOLUME II

1.ODZ MANOUK - Intro

2. ANGUISH - Womb of Equivalent Doom

3. AMEBIX - Axeman

4. BATHORY - A Fine Day To Die

5. ABYSMAL DARKENING - Words of Doom

6. ANACRUSIS - R.O.T.

7. CULT OF DAATH - Bestial Atonement (Mountains of Burning Offal)

8. TORTURE CHAIN - Ingressus

9. ETERNAL KHAN - Broken Majesty

10. WULKANAZ - Þerh Merkwisôms Stigilôz

11. ACID WITCH - Sabbath of The Undead

12. JOEL GRIND - Black Order

13. ACHERON - One With Darkness

14. WHITE MEDAL - Wod, Blod n' Feathers

15. CLARK HUTCHINSON - Death, The Lover

DOWNLOAD: http://www.mediafire.com/download/p3ksxij5e2ia2ki/Fork_Tongue's_Slit_Throats_and_Satanic_Rites_Volume_II.rar

And here's Volume I from last year if you're interested in that one.

FORK TONGUE'S SLIT THROATS AND SATANIC RITES VOLUME I

1. ALFRED HITCHCOCK - Intro

2. SATAN'S SATYRS - Sadist 69

3. COVEN - Choke, Thirst, Die

4. GHOST - Death Knell

5. VINCENT PRICE - Intermission I

6. DEVIL - I Made A Pact

7. EXCITER - Rising of The Dead

8. MINOTAURI - Cemetary Shadows

9. UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS - I'm Here To Kill You

10. VINCENT PRICE - Intermission II

11. WOODEN STAKE - Salem 1962

12. OCCULTATION - Shroud of Sorrows

13. SIXX - Unnatural

14. THE CRYPTKEEPER - Intermission III

15. ENERGY VAMPIRES - Pull The Stake Out

16. NORTHWINDS - Beyond The Grave

17. ALFRED HITCHCOCK - Outro

DOWNLOAD: http://www.mediafire.com/download/00z863dhinjakfb/Fork_Tongue's_Slit_Throats_and_Satanic_Rites.rar 

Support Local Music

You never quite know what's lurking around your area. I've come upon quite a few RI/Mass bands lately who are right up my alley. I always thought the scene here was populated by more mainstream metal fare than anything but apparently there's a whole under the underground scene that I wasn't completely aware of and today I'll do a little profile of two of my favorites.

Hailing from Rhode Island, ETERNAL KHAN is a band I ignored for a bit without hearing the music. I heard the name, I saw the album cover and for some reason it screamed DEATHCORE to me, which I'm generally not a fan of. Earlier this year, another metal scribe whom I'm generally on the same page with gave them the thumbs up so I decided to give them a shot. Upon first listen I knew I had stumbled upon a gem. In 2012 my #1 album was FAUSTCOVEN Hellfire and Funeral Bells which combines Black Metal elements with the slow dirge of Doom to brilliant results. On their new EP A Primitive History ETERNAL KHAN, while certainly their own entity, blend the same elements together for similar results.



ETERNAL KHAN has quickly become my favorite local band. I'm looking forward to what they can do on a full length and hoping they create enough noise to get picked up by a decent label like Nuclear War Now! and get some decent distribution.

You can grab their CD at the great Armageddon Shop or listen to the EP and buy it direct from the band at their Bandcamp page.

At the other end of the spectrum is SANGUS LEGIONARIS also from Rhode Island. A Black/Thrash/Crust outfit who has been stealing the show from known bands for a little while now. Their 1st demo Vengeful Brutality is just a raw, uncompromising mix of some of my favorite things. Instead of me fishing for a proper description, it's much better to let the music do the talking.



You can also check out more of SANGUS by purchasing the cassette from Armageddon Shop or at the above Bandcamp.

American Head Charge new single and EP news!

American Head Charge is back with an upcoming SHOOT EP and new Single "Sugars of Someday"

American Head Charge has been a favorite in my list of great original sounding metal bands out of the late 90's and early 2000's. I was excited to hear about their new single "Sugars of Someday" and upcoming EP entitled SHOOT. If the single is any indication of what's to come, the future full length looks extremely promising.

SUGARS OF SOMEDAY REVIEW  "Sugars of Someday" as a single is a move in a slightly different direction musically for the band. It's a beautiful track blending industrial fuzz, chugging and the haunting vocals of Cameron Heacock. It's overall feel has touches of what I enjoy about the Nine Inch Nails and Marilyn Manson in their prime. Dark and intense lyrics with a groove. While AHC's earlier work felt much more urgent this track slows it down for a great pay off towards the closing of the track. Heacock steps up and really pushes the song into full gear topping off a track that shows their ready to dare I say "make a comeback".

I really enjoy the band's honesty on their website when describing this new track.
AHC: "We know it's a departure but we're very proud of it, however, it's in no way indicative of what's coming. We're not planning to make a whole record of songs that sound like this, but 'Sugars' captures a moment in time for a band that had kinda lost its way. The magic of Head Charge, really, is the core members doing what they do together, and "Sugars" is the first time since we wrote The Feeding, that we had a great representation of that. "

That said I'm really looking forward to reviewing the SHOOT EP when it's released. Definitely shaping up to be a great year for Metal.

Make sure to preorder the EP at www.headcharge.com