en http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ Thu, 1 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 Thu, 1 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 60 http://www.audioscrobbler.net/data/webservices http://www.last.fm/user/zmetallica/journal The Last.fm journal for zmetallica. Last.fm journals are a place to talk about all things music. http://www.last.fm/user/zmetallica/journal/2011/05/18/4e346l_caliban_premieres_cover_of_type_o_negative%27s_%22my_girlfriend%27s_girlfriend%22_online Wed, 18 May 2011 10:55:04 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/zmetallica/journal/2011/05/18/4e346l_caliban_premieres_cover_of_type_o_negative%27s_%22my_girlfriend%27s_girlfriend%22_online Metalunderground.com is proud to bring you the premiere of German metalcore band Caliban's new Type O Negative cover, "My Girlfriend's Girlfriend." It's an interesting take, mixing hardcore/metal and gothic doom metal. The cover song is one of four, along with covers of Rammstein, At the Gates, and The Beatles, off of Caliban's upcoming EP, "Coverfield," which is out now on iTunes and via Century Media Records. Listen to the track at this location

The band previously released a short sample from The Beatles cover of "Helter Skelter" here, as well as a studio video update for the recordings here.]]> http://www.last.fm/user/zmetallica/journal/2011/05/10/4dhfrf_hate_eternal_premieres_title_track_from_new_album,_%22phoenix_amongst_the_ashes,%22_on_metalunderground.com Tue, 10 May 2011 11:35:50 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/zmetallica/journal/2011/05/10/4dhfrf_hate_eternal_premieres_title_track_from_new_album,_%22phoenix_amongst_the_ashes,%22_on_metalunderground.com Metalunderground.com is proud to premiere the title track off of Hate Eternal's upcoming fifth album, "Phoenix Amongst the Ashes." Check it out on Metal Underground.com. "Phoenix Amongst the Ashes" is due out via Metal Blade Records on May 10th. The album is the first featuring new bassist J.J. Hrubovcak who joined the combo of Erik Rutan on guitar and Jade Simonetto on drums.

In terms of the writing on Phoenix Amongst the Ashes, Rutan stated: "it was my goal to expand upon what the band has done in the past, and add new dynamics and twists to the traditional, dissonant HATE ETERNAL style, yet keep it in the same vein. It took the three of us really pushing ourselves, and digging deep into the essence of who we are as musicians and writers and players to create something very unique and special. We cannot wait for everyone to hear what we have in store."]]> http://www.last.fm/user/zmetallica/journal/2011/04/18/4c4x3m_unearthing_the_west_country_metal_underground Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:51:48 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/zmetallica/journal/2011/04/18/4c4x3m_unearthing_the_west_country_metal_underground Every week in Unearthing the Metal Underground, we take a look at three quality bands that haven't gotten as much exposure yet as they should. This week we’ll be looking at three bands from the West Country (the Southwest of England): From Ruin, Ventflow, and Eye For An Eye.

Read the rest of the article and watch videos by the artists featured on Metal Underground.com.]]> http://www.last.fm/user/zmetallica/journal/2011/04/18/4c4wrl_solar_fragment_premieres_new_song,_%22in_our_hands,%22_online Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:48:06 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/zmetallica/journal/2011/04/18/4c4wrl_solar_fragment_premieres_new_song,_%22in_our_hands,%22_online Metalunderground.com has obtained the exclusive premiere of power metal band Solar Fragment's title track off their upcoming album, "In Our Hands." You can stream the song in the player at Metal Underground.com. "In Our Hands," which is the follow up to the band's debut album "A Spark Of Deity," is due out on April 19th via Scarlet Records.

With vocalist Robert Leger's performance on "A Spark Of Deity" being compared to Blind Guardian's Hansi Kürsch, they have joined forces on the track "Inside The Circle" on this new album, making it an obvious highlight of this new album.]]> http://www.last.fm/user/zmetallica/journal/2011/04/14/4bvwnd_%22all_for_none,_none_for_all:_a_tribute_to_peter_steele%22_album_officially_released Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:15:06 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/zmetallica/journal/2011/04/14/4bvwnd_%22all_for_none,_none_for_all:_a_tribute_to_peter_steele%22_album_officially_released A year ago we lost one of heavy metal’s iconic voices with the untimely death of Type O Negative’s Peter Steele. Twelve bands hailing from Europe and both North and South America have lent their talents to pay tribute to the gothic metal giant and ensure his music continues to be played by fans all across the world.

In collaboration with Beneath the Woods studios and a dozen of the finest underground bands, Metalunderground.com is very proud to announce that “All For None, None For All: A Tribute To Peter Steele” is now officially available. All twelve tracks from the album and a PDF booklet containing words from the bands are available for $3, which covers the costs of the mechanical license and the transaction fees. Metalunderground.com will be donating any leftover profits to charity.

You can buy your copy of the album as an immediate digital download starting today.

Read more about the tribute album on Metal Underground.com.]]> http://www.last.fm/user/zmetallica/journal/2011/04/14/4btz3f_faithsedge_premieres_new_song,_%22world_keeps_falling_down,%22_online Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:52:33 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/zmetallica/journal/2011/04/14/4btz3f_faithsedge_premieres_new_song,_%22world_keeps_falling_down,%22_online Metalunderground.com is premiering a new song from California progressive heavy metal/hard rock band Faithsedge. The song "World Keeps Falling Down," off the band's upcoming self-titled debut full length album, can be heard at this location. "Faithsedge," which is due out April 19th via Scarlet Records, was mastered by Tom Baker of Precision Mastering (Judas Priest/Motley Crue).]]> http://www.last.fm/user/zmetallica/journal/2011/04/12/4bpb0k_unearthing_the_metal_underground_in_costa_rica Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:15:41 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/zmetallica/journal/2011/04/12/4bpb0k_unearthing_the_metal_underground_in_costa_rica Many years ago, I grew up and graduated from High School in this small Central American country. Nestled between the political hotbeds of Nicaragua and Panama, Costa Rica has maintained it's status as a democratic bastion while it's neighbors are plagued by coup'd'etats and upheaval. Only a couple hours either way from the capital city of San Jose to both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, Costa Rica has the ideal party atmosphere. The breathtaking beauty of the country coupled with the cultural tolerance they exhibit has awakened a phenomena in the metal scene.

In January, the Documentary "Heavy Metal 506" was produced, showcasing the talents of Costa Rica's heavy hitters in the metal scene. (The title, incidentally, gets it's name from Costa Rica's country calling code). You can listen to the trailer right here. Today we will take a look at a few of the bands that are also stirring up the Costa Rican scene: Advent of Bedlam, Mortigor, and Azterion.

Read more about these bands and Costa Rican metal on Metal Underground.com.]]> http://www.last.fm/user/zmetallica/journal/2011/04/06/4bdekj_nokturnel_premieres_new_song,_%22ancestral_calling,%22_available_for_free_download Wed, 6 Apr 2011 21:02:30 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/zmetallica/journal/2011/04/06/4bdekj_nokturnel_premieres_new_song,_%22ancestral_calling,%22_available_for_free_download Metalunderground.com has obtained the exclusive premiere of Austin, Texas death/thrash metal band Nokturnel's new song, entitled "Ancestral Calling." This song is one of the band's new recordings that they've done in preparation for producing a new full-length album in the near future. You can stream or download "Ancestral Calling" on Metal Underground.com]]> http://www.last.fm/user/zmetallica/journal/2011/04/04/4b8sl2_unearthing_the_metal_underground:_the_nagoya,_japan_metal_scene Mon, 4 Apr 2011 21:51:41 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/zmetallica/journal/2011/04/04/4b8sl2_unearthing_the_metal_underground:_the_nagoya,_japan_metal_scene Each week in Unearthing the Metal Underground, we give our readers a look at a few underground bands from scenes around the world to help spread the word about them. In March, I had the chance to do a short tour in Japan, and one of the tour stops was the city of Nagoya. While there, I had the opportunity to share the stage with and meet some of the prominent members of the Nagoya scene: Deaflock, Unholy Grave, and AMBER VIAL.

Read up more about these bands and hear samples of their music on Metal Underground.com.]]> http://www.last.fm/user/zmetallica/journal/2011/03/22/4ae1i0_unearthing_the_metal_underground:_the_irish_metal_scene Tue, 22 Mar 2011 23:42:27 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/zmetallica/journal/2011/03/22/4ae1i0_unearthing_the_metal_underground:_the_irish_metal_scene Every week in Unearthing the Metal Underground, we take a look at three quality bands that haven't gotten as much exposure yet as they should. This week we'll dig into three rocking outfits all hailing from The Republic of Ireland.

Great Britain may be more well known for their heavy metal, but a short trip West finds that the Republic of Ireland has just as strong a heavy metal background. One could even argue that the Irish metal underground is much more varied than the British, boasting a large number of thrash, black, death and in particular doom metal bands. This week we’ll be taking a look at three of the country’s lesser known bands: Mael Mordha, Enemy Logic, and Mutilated Messiah.

Read more about these bands and hear samples of them on Metal Underground.com.]]>