Filipino Metal Bands featured on Metal Podcasts

I discovered this podcast from the Facebook status updated of SIN. Aside from Sin other bands featured on this podcast are:BLOOD SHEDD (black/death metal); COG (experimental cross-over metal); DESCANT GOTT (thrash metal); HALMISTA (thrash metal); VOICE OF TRANQUILITY (death/thrash metal); also featuring CRANIAL SCHISM (grind core) from Indonesia; and from India SILENT EXISTENCE (thrash/core metal). Check out the podcast not only from the Philippines but from other countries. Metal knows no boundaries. Rock on Dudes!

The World Podcast Metal Show: Philippines

ANTHRAX and DEATH ANGEL performing for Pulp Summer Slam 11: Resurrection

I know that this news is a 3 months old but not all got the news that two thrash metal legends Anthrax and Death Angel will be coming in Manila on April 30, 2011 at the Amoranto Stadium in Quezon City to perform for the Pulp Summer Slam 11: Resurrection. Also joining in with them are the metal supergroup Hellyeah featuring members of Pantera, Mudvayne and Nothingface. 

What makes event a much more special is that most of the members of Death Angel are of Filipino-American descent and it would be nice for them to perform in-front of fellow Filipino metalheads.

Time of Grace: an Adam Dutkiewicz and Jesse Leach project

Times of Grace is an American metalcore duo, formed in 2008 by Adam Dutkiewicz(Killswitch Engage - vocals, guitars, bass and drums) and lead vocalist Jesse Leach(The Empire Shall Fall, formerly of Killswitch Engage and Seemless).

The duo just released their debut album title "Hymnn of a Broken Man" to which I fortunate to purchase the songs via Amazon.

To be honest the songs are not far off from the Killswitch Engage sound (well Jesse was KsE's former vocalist). What makes this record so special is that Adam D. is also singing (aside from screaming) on most of the songs in this album. The songs are more emotional and speaks volume of Adam D.'s musical ingenuity.


Carrie Single "Strength in Numbers"

Rest In Peace Ronnie James Dio

Today the metal world mourns the death of the it's greatest icons as Ronnie James Dio passed away on May 16, 2010 after six months battle with stomach cancer. He performed with Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio.


The official statement from RJD's website

"Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May.

Many, many friends and family were able to say their private good-byes

before he peacefully passed away. Ronnie knew how much he

was loved by all. We so appreciate the love and support that you have

all given us. Please give us a few days of privacy to deal with this

terrible loss. Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever." 

-  Wendy Dio

We will miss you RJD may you rest in peace \m/

Grand Design - Def Leppard clone and I Love It

I discovered this band from Sweden called Grand Design when I was listening to the Metal-cast podcast episode paying tribute to the late-great Peter Steele (may he rest in peace). Initially I thought Def Leppard was playing to found out it was another band. Searching the internet for other songs online and I found the band's Myspace site. As advertised they music is influenced by Def Leppard and they want to bring back the "80's heavy metal" in today's generation.

The band is composed of

Pelle Saether - Vocals
Peter Ledin - Guitars
Dennis Vestman - Guitar
Anders Modd - Bass
Richard Holmgren - Drums

For more information about the band you can read this article

Lamb of God and Testament Live in Manila - Videos

Last April 17, I blog about the upcoming concert of Lamb of God and Testament as part of "Pulp Summer Slam 10" event.The concert was held at the Amoranto Stadium in Quezon City, Manila. I was fortunate enough to find some of the videos posted by our fellow Pinoy metalhead who where fortunate to attend the event.

Metalbabe of the Week: Lauren Harris

I have featured several hot women in metal here on my blog but this one hits more as this lady has metal in her blood. I introduce to you Lauren Harris daughter of Iron Maiden leader and bassist Steve Harris.

Lauren's debut album Calm Before the Storm was made available for download on 19 May 2008. The full CD version was released worldwide by Demolition DR2 Records on 23 June.

Lauren Harris - Steal Your Fire


More Pics of Lauren

Trivium Live in Manila videos on Youtube

Since I was unfortunate that I was not able to see Trivium live here in the Philippines last February 13, 2010. I found several uploaded videos of the said concert itself  and DAMN! the place is jammed-packed with Pinoy metalheads. Thanks to djrayant and others for uploading the videos of the concert.

Read more to see the videos

Music Video of the Week: Franco "Castaway"

I previously posted a blog about Franco, a Filipino Super rock group composed of Gabby Alipe of Urbandub and Paolo "Ocho" Toleran of Queso on guitars, Buhawi "Buwi" Meneses of Parokya ni Edgar on bass, and JanJan Mendoza of Urbandub on drums and Franco Reyes on lead vocals.

Now after almost two years the group has finally signed with MCA music and with it released the official Music Video of their latest single "Castaway"

Judas Priest Wins Best Metal Performance in the 2010 Grammy Awards

JUDAS PRIEST was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards, which are being held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. JUDAS PRIEST was nominated for the track "Dissident Aggressor", from the band's 2009 live album "A Touch of Evil: Live". The band's lead vocalist Rob Halford and drummer Scott Travis accepted the award at the event.

Read more

Testament live in Manila this Summer 2010??

If you think the upcoming concert of Trivium is enough for us metalheads to get excited, Pulp Magazine has also announced that Testament and Lamb or God will be in the country this April 17, 2010 only makes my year a lot of better.

Trivium Live In MANILA!

Two years ago Shadows Fall graced our land with their heavy metal angst with all the pinoy metalheads rockin' that concert. This year another headlining band will be coming on February 13, 2010 and that band is TRIVIUM. Yes Pinoy Metalheads, Matt Heafy and Co. will be rockin' manila on the eve of Valentines day. So if your in Manila on this day, Lucky you!

For more details about this event visit the Pulp Magazine site

and the Official Trivium Site

Talking Metal Podcast

For those of you who love to listen to metal music podcasts then here are some of the podcasts that I would recommend subscribing on iTunes.

Taking Metal with John Ostronomy and Mark Strigl

Metal Cast - The Ultimate Metal Podcast Show

Metal Music very Educational

Metal music for most of the people in the world considered this as just noise and is basically a "bad influence".

Well, I found an article that states that Metal music is educational according to one artist in South Africa.

According to this artist Parents need to be educated on the good influences of heavy metal music and how to deal with teenagers listening to the odd "bad" songs. Most metal music sympathizes with teenagers who are outsiders and teaches children to think for themselves about social issues.

Furthermore, most metal bands teach children that even though life may seem unfair, they need to "be strong and fight the good fight".

Parents have this fear of music which they themselves don't understand.".

Read more about the article here

New Single and Video for Sonic Syndicate

I just read from wikipedia.org that Swedish metalcore band Sonic Syndicate will be releasing a new album soon with a new vocalist named Nathan J. Biggs.

With than in tow, the band also released the carrier single and music video for the upcoming album entitle "Burn this City"

Metal Icons: Scott "Wino" Weinrich

Scott "Wino" Weinrich is a doom metal guitarist, vocalist, and founding member of The Obsessed. His raw and deep vocals in Saint Vitus, as well as his guitar work in The Obsessed, Spirit Caravan and The Hidden Hand, made him a big personality in the metal scene and one of the most influential vocalists/guitarists in the doom metal genre overall.

The Obsessed - Streetside

Women in Metal: Maria Brink of In This Moment

Women nowadays are slowly getting involve in metal and In This Moment's Maria Brink is no exception.

With the ability to go from seductive siren to screaming banshee within a verse, Maria Brink's vocal range and ability is equaled only by her white hot good looks. A great stage presence and a girl next door, down to earth quality combined with her undeniable sexiness and beauty guarantee her a spot on this list and on the minds of heavy metal fans throughout the world.

See Maria's impressive vocal range on these videos

The Softer side of Annihilator

We all know that Jeff Waters and the rest of Annihilator are one of the best thrash metal bands from Canada yet here's a video of a rock ballad entitled ONLY BE LONELY in which Jeff Waters also sings. The song was so great that I had to post it here.


Lyrics

We've been apart a long time, it feels like years
the memories bring tears
good times, I think of all the good times
to keep my sanity 'til I get home

Refrain
(And) I know it's not how we planned it, it's crazy world out there
just hold on to the world we share

Chorus
I'll only be lonely for you
I'll only be lonely for you


Just remember as life goes by, what we have will never die
I'll always be waiting there for you
how long, it doesn't matter how long
cause time can never take you from my soul - no
(Refrain and Chorus)

good friends are hard to find - believe me it's true
I'll only be lonely for you.
(Refrain and Chorus)

Killswitch Engage - My Last Serenade Live (with Jesse & Howard)

I have read all about this performance during the onset of the Roadrunner United concert and I was wishing that someday someone would post the rarest performance of "My Last Serenade" with both Jesse James Leech and Howard Jones singing and that wish came true. ENJOY this Video KSE fans because this might be the last we see Jesse Leach sing a KSE song.

Mike Patton: The Rock Genius

Seriously, there's no other rock vocalist that have the most diverse vocal style aside from being a songwriter, composer, lyricist, multi-instrumentalist and voice actor like Mike Patton. He has fronted different bands/projects with diverse musical styles like Mr. Bungle, Tomahawk, Lovage, Fantômas, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Peeping Tom and, of course his main band Faith No More.

Patton has earned critical praise for his diverse vocals, which touch on crooning, falsetto, death growls, rapping, chanting, mouth music, beatboxing and scatting, among other techniques.


FAITH NO MORE - Epic


Tomahawk - God Hates a Coward


Mr Bungle - Air Conditioned Nightmare


Lovage - Anger Management


Fantomas - Cape Fear


Peeping Tom - Mojo