Metalsucks — I really, really want to go to Japan. It’s definitely on my top 5 list of places I most want to visit along with Sweden (duh), Iceland and Alaska. “What’s with all the cold places, Vince? Don’t you wanna visit Tahiti or something?” Maybe so... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by BBG It's a good thing that Nate Johnson has minty fresh breath! Much like Shrinebuilder did, The Red Chord added a NYC show (and in their case, a date at New England Metal & Hardcore Fest) in the wake... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by BBG It's a good thing that Nate Johnson has minty fresh breath! Much like Shrinebuilder did, The Red Chord added a NYC show (and in their case, a date at New England Metal & Hardcore Fest) in the wake... more info

Metalsucks — Gwar and The Red Chord have teamed up with PETA2 in a campaign against dog-fighting, and since both bands have some of the best senses of humor in all of metal they’re having a little fun with it. Whether or not you agree with the politics and acti... more info

Metal Injection — Normally, I find myself annoyed with certain causes that PETA gets behind, but we are both in agreement here that dog fighting is pretty lame. And so, they commissioned the masters of the universe GWAR and our friend Guy Kozowyk of The Red Chord team... more info

Metal Injection — And now there are dates! Last week we gushed over the incredible lineup reveal of DECAPITATED, THE FACELESS, ALL SHALL PERISH, THE RED CHORD, VEIL OF MAYA, CEPHALIC CARNAGE, DECREPIT BIRTH, CARNIFEX, ANIMALS AS LEADERS, VITAL REMAINS. Without a doubt... more info

Altsounds — Forced to miss its European tour with Rotten Sound and Aborted due to the effects of the recent volcano in Iceland, The Red Chord has lined up an amazing weekend’s worth of shows for fans on the East Coast. Saturday, April 24, The Red Chord... more info

Metal Injection — When life gives you volcanos, book some east coast shows! The Red Chord were supposed to head to Europe for a killer bill with Rotten Sound and Aborted but that damn unpronounceable Icelandic volcano detoured them. But, they have decided to make the ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — words by BBG, photos by Samantha Marble, BBG Jesse of Tiger Flowers sings a lovely duet (pic by BBG) I was already beyond excited about the NYC return of Premonitions of War at Public Assembly with the unreal Tiger Flowers... more info

Thrash Hits — We had originally planned on having a volcano-themed Slaylist this week, featuring tracks with volcanic connections, and songs by the multitude of bands (such as The Red Chord, Shrinebuilder, Vried and so on) wo’ve had to cancel shows this week due... more info