Metalsucks — While I would generally prefer it if all of metaldom would stay as far away from the phrase “Crush ‘Em” as possible from now until the sun dies and all of humanity is forgotten forever, there’s no denying that the Crush ‘Em All Tour II has ... more info

Metal Injection — Has anybody else noticed there aren't as many tours going around this summer. Beyond a handful of packages, my Summer schedule seems rather empty. I guess everybody is gearing up for some Fall treks, including these guys: After The Burial and Ve... more info

Metalsucks — I’ve never been able to “get” Born of Osiris. They’re technically proficient enough (these days who isn’t) but they just never really stood out to me when stacked up against their peers. They’re not as proggy as The Faceless, don’t have... more info

Metal Injection — As I Lay Dying have just sent out word that they will be kicking off 2011 by hitting the road. They will be taking Winds of Plague and After The Burial along for the ride. The trek start on February 12th at the Aggie Theater in Ft. Collins, CO and wi... more info

Metalsucks — Longtime reader Brian Bode pointed out that we haven’t yet opined about After the Burial’s new album In Dreams, a complaint that a number of readers have also expressed. Brian was even so kind as to take matters into his own hands by starting to ... more info

Metalsucks — After the Burial released their new album In Dreams on November 23rd just before heading out to California for their current tour with Winds of Plague. On the day of the album’s release I caught up with ATB guitarist Trent Hafdahl by phone; we chat... more info

Metalsucks — While most new releases have trailed off into Christmas Music oblivion, there were still a few notable new metal albums trickling in last week. After the jump, a look at the meaningless sales numbers generated by new ones from After the Burial, Metal... more info

Metal Injection — By Kit Brown Deathcore, though constantly at the wrong end of too many bad jokes in the metal community, has been making some positive changes in the past year or so. With the releases of more progressive-tinged albums like The Contortionist’s Exop... more info

Metalsucks — Way back in January I named After the Burial’s as-yet-untitled album as my pick for our Albums That Will Fuck Your Face Off in 2010 series. It’s almost November now, but it’s finally time to let the face-fucking commence. The album is called In... more info

Metal Injection — This cold weather is really depressing me. What's more depressing is it's only October. I can only imagine how terrible it will get in December. Thankfully, Winds of Plague is looking to keep me warm and active (in the mosh pit, natch) as t... more info