DotW #50 featuring music from Shallow Ground and Manticore

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Episode 50 2/16/2016

 

In this episode we’ll discuss current events, what’s Nate been listening to, independent music from Shallow Ground from Connecticut and Manticore from Ohio – both bands from here in the United States(!), plus we’ll discuss some podcast tidbits in the Podcast Roundup and we’ll wrap the show discussing TeamRock’s list of The 10 Best Motorhead Cover Versions Of All Time and see if it passes the muster.
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2 Minute Metal Meltdown:

1. K.K. DOWNING: There Were ‘Lots And Lots Of Reasons’ I Left JUDAS PRIEST
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/k-k-downing-there-were-lots-and-lots-of-reasons-i-left-judas-priest/ 
2. LITA FORD Details Alleged Abusive Relationship With TONY IOMMI In Her Memoir
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/lita-ford-details-alleged-abusive-relationship-with-tony-iommi-in-her-memoir/
3. XM Featuring KORN, KING’S X, Ex-DOKKEN Members: Second Album Due This Year http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/kxm-featuring-korn-kings-x-ex-dokken-members-second-album-due-this-year/
4. We Finally Get To Listen To Samples Of New Music From MÖTLEY CRÜE’s MICK MARS And JOHN CORABI
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/listen-to-first-sample-of-new-music-from-motley-crues-mick-mars-and-john-corabi/
5. FLOTSAM AND JETSAM To Release Self-Titled Album In April
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/flotsam-and-jetsam-to-release-self-titled-album-in-april/
6. BLACK STAR RIDERS Frontman RICKY WARWICK Releases ‘Celebrating Sinking’ Video
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/black-star-riders-frontman-ricky-warwick-releases-celebrating-sinking-video/
7. ANTHRAX’s SCOTT IAN On PHILIP ANSELMO: ‘He Needs To Prove That He Should Be Forgiven’
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/anthrax-scott-ian-philip-anselmo-he-needs-to-prove-he-should-be-forgiven/
8. IRON MAIDEN’s BRUCE DICKINSON Flies Endangered Turtle To Spain
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/iron-maidens-bruce-dickinson-flies-endangered-turtle-to-spain/
9. Ace Frehley Announces New LP, ‘White Room’ Cover, Paul Stanley Reunion
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ace-frehley-announces-new-lp-white-room-cover-paul-stanley-reunion-20160210
10. ZAKK WYLDE To PHILIP ANSELMO: ‘What Are You Doing, Man?’
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/zakk-wylde-to-philip-anselmo-what-are-you-doing-man/
11. COREY TAYLOR Comments On PHILIP ANSELMO ‘White Power’ Incident
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/corey-taylor-comments-on-philip-anselmo-white-power-incident-throws-his-support-behind-bernie-sanders/
12. Rammstein will headline inaugural Chicago Open Air festival this summer
http://www.examiner.com/article/rammstein-will-headline-inaugural-chicago-open-air-festival-this-summer
13. GUNS N’ ROSES Rumor: IZZY STRADLIN To Take Limited Role In Reunion
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/guns-n-roses-rumor-izzy-stradlin-to-take-limited-role-in-reunion/
14. SAMMY HAGAR On Possible Return To VAN HALEN: ‘We’ll See What Happens When It Happens, If It Happens’
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/sammy-hagar-on-possible-return-to-van-halen-well-see-what-happens-when-it-happens-if-it-happens/
15. DAVID ELLEFSON Says He Is Technically A Founding Member Of MEGADETH
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/david-elefson-says-he-is-technically-a-founding-member-of-megadeth/
16. APOCALYPTICA Announces U.S. Tour
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/apocalyptica-announces-u-s-tour/
17. Former QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE Is Working On Jazz Album
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-queensryche-singer-geoff-tate-is-working-on-jazz-album/
18. JOE PERRY Disses STEVEN TYLER’s Move To Country Music
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/joe-perry-disses-steven-tylers-move-to-country-music/
19. Ritchie Blackmore to have surgery to remove uric acid from finger joint, won’t affect Rainbow shows
https://www.facebook.com/ritchieblackmore/posts/10153737401775020
20. METALLICA’s Kirk Hammett Pisses Off Entire Music Instrumentation Industry With Single Tweet
http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/metallicas-kirk-hammett-pisses-off-entire-music-instrumentation-industry-with-single-tweet
21. VEKTOR To Release ‘Terminal Redux’ Album In May
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/vektor-to-release-terminal-redux-album-in-may/
22. DAVE MUSTAINE Discusses Possibility Of Re-Recording ‘Killing Is My Business’ With Current MEGADETH Lineup
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/dave-mustaine-discusses-possibility-of-re-recording-killing-is-my-business-with-current-megadeth-lineup/
23. METALLICA Nearing The End Of Recording Process For New Album, Allude To A 2016 Release
http://www.metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/metallica-says-new-record-is-almost-done-alludes-to-a-2016-release
Podcast Roundup
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In The Studio with Redbeard has an AWESOME episode with David Coverdale on.
http://www.inthestudio.net/online-only-interviews/whitesnake-best-david-coverdale/

Dave Mustaine continues his podcast tour promoting Dystopia, and he appears on the Talk is Jericho podcast.

Eddie Trunk did a tribute to Jimmy Bain:

 

Craig Goldy on Talking Metal
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What’s Nate been listening to?
Artist: Judas Priest
Notes: Pre leather and studs priest
Album: Rocka Rolla
Song: Run Of The Mill
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NEWS
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1. Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Says METALLICA’s ‘Black’ LP Is ‘Single Most Important Album In Metal’
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ex-megadeth-guitarist-marty-friedman-says-metallicas-black-lp-is-single-most-important-album-in-metal/

2. Iranian Metal Band Confess Reportedly Jailed
http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=121119

3. TESTAMENT Sets Tentative Title For New Album; Puts Finishing Touches On ‘The Brotherhood Of The Snake’ Single
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/testament-sets-tentative-title-for-new-album-puts-finishing-touches-on-the-brotherhood-of-the-snake-single/

TESTAMENT’S CHUCK BILLY ON UPCOMING ALBUM – “IT’S UP-TEMPO THRASH, FILLED WITH CRUSHING RIFFS AND BLASTBEATS”
http://www.metalwani.com/2016/02/interview-testaments-chuck-billy-on-upcoming-album.html

4.CRO-MAGS Frontman’s BLOODCLOT Signs With METAL BLADE RECORDS
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/cro-mags-frontmans-bloodclot-signs-with-metal-blade-records/

5. DISCHARGE To Release ‘End Of Days’ Album In April
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/discharge-to-release-end-of-days-album-in-april/

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INDEPENDENT INTERMISSION
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SONG INTERMISSION (Featured Independent1):
Artist: Shallow Ground
from the Album: Embrace the Fury
the Song is: Once Again
https://www.reverbnation.com/shallowgroundhttps://www.reverbnation.com/shallowground
SONG INTERMISSION (Featured Independent2):
Artist: Manticore
from the Album: Depraved Sacriments
the Song is: Amongst the Wolves
https://www.reverbnation.com/manticore666
https://www.facebook.com/Manticore666

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If you’re in a band and you’d like to be considered to be played on the Disciples of the Watch podcast, please email us at music@dotwpod.com
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1. Bravewords Premiere Canadian Goth Rockers VAN HALST Title Track ‘World of Make Believe’ From Upcoming Album ‘World of Make Believe’ Out March 4th
http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-van-halst-premier-track-world-of-make-believe-audio-streaming

2. Montreal, Quebec-based stoner thrash influenced metallers BUFFALO THEORY MTL return to the scene with a new preview for their fourth and latest offering ‘Skeptic Knight’ set for release via Stand Records on February 26th. https://youtu.be/i9sl_ifLjQg

3. Toronto, ON based metal outfit EXES FOR EYES along with the support of Canadian metal bands Endast, Great Sabatini, Last Scattering, Odium, Planet Eater, Sparky, Out of The Ruins, Ninjaspy, KYOKTYS, Mad Trapper, BornBroken and Of Reverie are teaming up to help raise cancer treatment funds for a long time metal fan whom has been battling AML (Acute Myelogenous Leukemia). All the bands have come together by selling all their albums for $1
http://www.exesforeyes.com/#!help-josh/oj2ce

4. ANGERHEAD, the San Jose, California up and coming raging band who expertly combine razor sharp elements of Thrash, Metal, Punk and Hardcore music into their incendiary sound are currently in the studio recording their new upcoming EP.

Angerhead has been a crossover sensation with music fans throughout the Bay Area during support slots to big named acts such as Soulfly, Suicidal,Testament, DRI, Exodus, Death Angel, Kittie and Quiet Riot to name a few.

For the latest band news and show dates, visit the official Angerhead website and Facebook page:
http://angerhead.net/
https://www.facebook.com/AngerheadBand

5. Producing blackened death metal with progressive and symphonic highlights that sound straight from the depths of hell. Denver, CO nightmareMARTRIDEN are offering fans a FREE download of the title track from their most recent album ‘Cold And Silence’ unleashed during November 2015 to follow their previous releases 2010’s ‘Encounter The Monolith’ and 2007’s ‘The Unsettling Dark’ (Candlelight Records).

The track is one of seven off the full length that deals with each telling a story and theme about the insignificance of human life compared to the vast entirety of the universe.

FREE DOWNLOAD – ‘Cold And Silence’ – https://martriden.bandcamp.com/track/cold-and-the-silence

6. Canadian chaotic grind core misfits FUCK THE FACTS have been nominated for a Juno Award for the Heavy Metal Album of The Year category. The Juno Awards are the most prestigious award in Canadian music that an artist can be given and we are extremely proud for them and their album Desire Will Rot. Good luck to Fuck the Facts! And well done, Canada!

http://www.fuckthefacts.com
https://www.facebook.com/FuckTheFacts

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If you have any news you’d like to share regarding your band please email us at news@dotwpod.com

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FINAL DISCUSSION TOPIC or SEGMENT:
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The 10 Best Motorhead Cover Versions Of All Time(?)
http://www.teamrock.com/features/2016-02-02/the-10-best-motorhead-cover-verions-of-all-time
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FINAL SONG
Artist: Royal Thunder
Album: Crooked Doors
Song: Time Machine

2015 Independent Music Special!

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Independent Music Special 2015

That’s right kids – it’s that time of the year where we’ll be jammin’ to the artists that we played last year. This will be our last ‘yearly’ post for independents as we’ll now be going to 2 times a year since you guys were so awesome and now we’re flooded with music!

Here’s a list of the artists played, followed by where in the world they are, followed by the name of the song. Please support any artists that you are interested in!

And remember…. STAY HEAVY!

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Block 1
1. Meridian – Santiago, CHILE – All 4 One
2. Caveat – Eau Claire, WI USA – Pyramid of Greatness Pt. 1
3. Junkyard Lipstick – Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA – Bioterror
4. Ataxia – London, Ontario CANADA – Scar Remains
5. Red Desert – Minneapolis, MN USA – Lust Queen

Block 2
1. Flummox – Murfreesboro, TN USA – The Ghost of Ronnie Dio
2. Rusted Brain – Warsaw, POLAND – Bloodpath
3. Dissident Clone – St. Paul, MN USA – Servile Selector
4. Dawn of Valor – St. Paul, MN USA – Comrades in Arms
5. Dogmatic Absolution – Modena ITALY – The Eternal Promise

Block 3
1. Devastador – San Luis, Republica Argentina – Aqui me Ves
2. Promidal – Minneapolis, MN USA– Pulchritudo In Mortem
3. Iron Kingdom – Surrey, British Columbia CANADA – Ride for Glory
4. Funeste – Montreal, Quebec CANADA – Diptera
5. Matrekis – St. Paul, MN USA – The End of Time

Block 4
1. Cantharone – St. Paul, MN USA – Hel
2. Save Our Souls – Rio Grande do Sul, BRAZIL – Soul Domination
3. Eternal Voyager – Minneapolis, MN USA – Sands of Time
4. Gorgatron – Fargo, ND USA – Inner Supremecy
5. Cryptopsy – Montreal, Quebec CANADA – Detritus (The One They Kept)

Block 5
1. Kobaloi – Brainerd, MN USA – Inhume
2. Matter in the Medium – London, Ontario CANADA – Centauri

DotW Episode 49 featuring music from A Red Nightmare and Wilt

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Episode 49 1/30/2016

Former RAINBOW/DIO Bassist JIMMY BAIN Dead At 68

2 Minute Metal Meltdown:
1. Geezer Butler Wouldn’t Say No to Making Another Sabbath Album
http://www.metalsucks.net/2016/01/27/geezer-butler-wouldnt-say-no-making-another-sabbath-album/

2. Statue Of AC/DC Singer BON SCOTT Given The Go-Ahead
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/statue-of-acdc-singer-bon-scott-given-the-go-ahead/

3. Reunited NASTY SAVAGE To Record New Album
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/reunited-nasty-savage-to-record-new-album/

4. METAL CHURCH To Release ‘XI’ Album In March
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/metal-church-to-release-xi-album-in-march/

5. Exodus make official statement regarding Fortaleza concert cancellation:
https://www.facebook.com/exodusattack/posts/10153836851044707

6. DEEP PURPLE’s IAN PAICE Talks Next Album: ‘We’ve Got Plenty Of Material, Probably More Than We Need’
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/deep-purples-ian-paice-talks-next-album-weve-got-plenty-of-material-probably-more-than-we-need/

7. MAYHEM To Go ‘Very Old School’ On Next Album
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/mayhem-to-go-very-old-school-on-next-album/

8. Anthrax featured in the National Museum of American History’s YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMEbSw7tGHU

9. SATYRICON Frontman Regrets “Wasting Time” Playing Small Clubs In The Midwest
http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/satyricon-frontman-regrets-wasting-time-playing-small-clubs-in-the-midwest

10. METAL CHURCH “NO TOMORROW” / OFFICIAL VIDEO now available from upcoming release!
https://youtu.be/ary17dRnC3o

11. Comedian JIM BREUER To Release Hard Rock/Metal Album Through METAL BLADE
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/comedian-jim-breuer-to-release-hard-rockmetal-album-through-metal-blade/

12. RESURRECTION KINGS Feat. VINNY APPICE, CRAIG GOLDY: ‘Path Of Love’ and ‘Distant Prayer’ Songs Now Streaming
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/resurrection-kings-feat-vinny-appice-craig-goldy-path-of-love-song-streaming/

13. Former BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN May Work With TONY IOMMI Again
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-black-sabbath-singer-tony-martin-may-work-with-tony-iommi-again/

14. Documentary About TWISTED SISTER’s Early Days Gets Nationwide Theatrical Release Date
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/documentary-about-twisted-sisters-early-days-gets-nationwide-theatrical-release-date/

15. Bruce Dickinson To Release Limited Edition Beer This Year
http://www.metalsucks.net/2016/01/11/bruce-dickinson-release-limited-edition-beer-year/

16. D.R.I. New EP Teaser Now Available!
https://www.reverbnation.com/dri3/song/24906315-dri-new-ep-teaser

17. THE WINERY DOGS: Previously Unreleased Cover Version Of DAVID BOWIE’s ‘Moonage Daydream’ Posted Online
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/the-winery-dogs-previously-unreleased-cover-version-of-david-bowies-moonage-daydream-posted-online/

18. MICHAEL ANTHONY Shoots Down VAN HALEN Reunion Rumors
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/michael-anthony-shoots-down-van-halen-reunion-rumors/

19. IRON MAIDEN To Launch Legacy of the Beast Mobile Video Game
http://www.metalinjection.net/videogames/iron-maiden-to-launch-legacy-of-the-beast-mobile-video-game

20. Long-Running U.K. Record Label CANDLELIGHT Acquired By SPINEFARM
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/long-running-u-k-record-label-candlelight-acquired-by-spinefarm/

21. BLACK SABBATH’s TONY IOMMI On ‘The End’ Tour: It’s Gonna Be Hard At The End To Suddenly Say, ‘That’s It’
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/black-sabbaths-tony-iommi-on-the-end-tour-its-gonna-hard-at-the-end-to-suddenly-say-thats-it/

22. BLACK SABBATH’s TONY IOMMI Receives ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ From National Guitar Museum
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/black-sabbaths-tony-iommi-receives-lifetime-achievement-award-from-national-guitar-museum/

23. DEFTONES Confirm ‘Gore’ Album Title, Tease New Song
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/deftones-confirm-gore-album-title-tease-new-song/

24. JOE ELLIOTT Forced To Sit Out DEF LEPPARD Cruise Show; LAST IN LINE, MR. BIG, WINGER Singers Step In
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/joe-elliott-forced-to-sit-out-def-leppard-cruise-show-last-in-line-mr-big-winger-singers-step-in/

25. SLIPKNOT’s COREY TAYLOR Would Still Love To Collaborate With EMINEM
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknots-corey-taylor-would-still-love-to-collaborate-with-eminem/

26. MEGADETH’s ‘Dystopia’ Projected To Sell 43K-48K First Week
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/megadeths-dystopia-projected-to-sell-43k-48k-first-week/

27. SLAYER/EXODUS Guitarist Gary Holt Unveils New Guitar Painted In His Own Blood
http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/yes/slayerexodus-guitarist-gary-holt-unveils-new-guitar-painted-i

28. METALLICA’s LARS ULRICH To Induct DEEP PURPLE Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME?
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/metallicas-lars-ulrich-to-induct-deep-purple-into-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/

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Podcast Roundup:

In The Studio with Redbeard has an episode discussing the 45-year Anniversary of Black Sabbath’s ‘Paranoid’ album.
http://www.inthestudio.net/

Ritual Madness podcast with Twin Town Tyrant Records was great and informative on their mission. Great local music, too.
http://www.ritualmadnesspodcast.com

Greg Fitzsimmons’ podcast with Henry Rollins – EXCELLENT episode regarding his travels.

http://www.gregfitzsimmons.com/2015/12/23/henry-rollins/

Dave Mustaine on Eddie Trunk’s podcast, excellent episode.

http://podcastone.com/pg/jsp/program/episode.jsp?programID=658&pid=613267

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What’s Nate been listening to?
Artist: Pantera
Notes:
Album: Far Beyond Driven
Song: Shedding Skin

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NEWS
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1. Phil Anselmo Plays Down White Power Gesture
http://metalhammer.teamrock.com/news/2016-01-28/anselmo-plays-down-white-power-gesture
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/machihe-heads-robb-flynn-slams-big-bully-philip-anselmo-over-white-power-gesture/
PHILIP ANSELMO Denies Being Racist After ‘White Power’ Shoutout At ‘Dimebash’ Event
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/philip-anselmo-denies-being-racist-after-white-power-shoutout-at-dimebash-event/
Editorial: The Metal Community Must Stop Letting Phil Anselmo Off the Hook for His Racist Remarks
http://www.metalsucks.net/2016/01/28/editorial-the-metal-community-must-stop-letting-phil-anselmo-off-the-hook-for-his-racist-remarks/
Phil Anselmo Was Drinking White Wine the Night of Dimebash
http://www.metalsucks.net/2016/01/29/photo-phil-anselmo-was-drinking-white-wine-the-night-of-dimebash/
Rob Flynn from Machine Head denies white wine was there, Phil didin’t like “Nigger-Era Machine Head”:
https://youtu.be/fCBKzWg4WYo
Philip Anselmo sieg heiling in front of Machine Head’s Robb Flynn during “A New Level” as Flynn mentioned during his video message posted earlier today that is a MUST WATCH.
https://external-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=AQDigVo-P335xurh&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.giphy.com%2Fmedia%2FEMFtYfRRV6dGw%2Fgiphy.gif&ext=png2jpg
Racist Rant March 1995
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxQk3DC3gL0 (Pt. 1)
MTV Piece on Pantera/Phil’s Racism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5JMFFk-kqs
Phil’s ANTI-RACIST rant:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLhYkxr9N2w
The ‘Smart Metal Show:’ Is PANTERA’s Phil Anselmo Racist? – The Smart Metal Show (Ep. 7) | MetalSucks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBRpFrlT9V4

2. GEEZER BUTLER Says BILL WARD Turned Down Offer To Play At BLACK SABBATH’s Final Show
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/geezer-butler-says-bill-ward-turned-down-offer-to-play-at-black-sabbaths-final-show/
BLACK SABBATH’s GEEZER BUTLER Apologizes To BILL WARD
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/black-sabbaths-geezer-butler-apologizes-to-bill-ward/
BILL WARD: ‘I Never Received An Offer To Play The Final Show’ Of BLACK SABBATH’s Farewell Tour
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/bill-ward-i-never-received-an-offer-to-play-the-final-show-of-black-sabbaths-farewell-tour/

3. ERIC PETERSON Says New TESTAMENT Material Is ‘A Lot Quicker’ And ‘A Lot More Melodic’
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/eric-peterson-says-new-testament-material-is-a-lot-quicker-and-a-lot-more-melodic/
http://metalhammer.teamrock.com/news/2016-01-25/testament-to-hit-studio-after-slayer-tour

4. MEGADETH’s DAVE MUSTAINE Is Reconsidering His Decision To Never Play ‘The Conjuring’ Again
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/megadeths-dave-mustaine-is-reconsidering-his-decision-to-never-play-the-conjuring-again/

5. Lemmy’s Official Cause of Death Revealed
http://www.metalsucks.net/2016/01/20/lemmys-official-cause-death-revealed/

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INTRO:
For our intermission, we’re going to play for you some ‘A Red Nightmare’ from Brazil and immediately after that we’ve got some ‘Wilt’ from Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada.
Artist: A Red Nightmare
from the Album: A Red Nightmare
the Song is: Enemy
https://arednightmare.bandcamp.com/releases
https://www.facebook.com/ARedNightmare/

Artist: Wilt
from the Album: Moving Monoliths
the Song is: Moving Monoliths
https://wiltmanitoba.bandcamp.com/album/moving-monoliths
https://www.facebook.com/wiltmb
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If you’re in a band and you’d like to be considered to be played on the Disciples of the Watch podcast, please email us at music@dotwpod.com
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1. Seattle’s RHINE have teamed up with Invisible Oranges for the premiere of the new track and fourth single ‘Dreaming of Death’ off their upcoming album ‘An Outsider’ due out on February 5th, 2016.

http://www.invisibleoranges.com/rhine-dreaming-of-death-premiere/

http://www.progmetalzone.com/2016/exclusive-premier-of-the-spell-of-dark-water-by-seattle-progressive-metal-band-rhine/

http://progressivemusicplanet.com/2016/01/20/rhine-world-premiere-of-an-outsider/

Commented vocalist/guitarist Gabe Tachell about the song:

“One of our most progressive and somewhat psychedelic songs, it’s about a fucked up nightmare I had.”

‘An Outsider’ is the follow up to RHINE’s 2011 debut ‘Duality’, which was first a solo effort by band founder Gabriel Tachell (guitar and vocals) whom is now joined by Alex Smolin on guitar (ex-Metameric), James Porter on bass (Ideofone), and Carlos Delgado (Inferion, ex-Death Crowned King) to collaborate on this project.

Seattle’s Rhine are seamlessly connecting German thrash metal with Swedish death metal much like their namesake, the Rhine River. The founder of the group Gabriel Tachell named it such for its simplicity and as a metaphor for fluidity and change.

Check out http://www.RhineOfficial.com for more info

2. Manitou Springs, CO based AKHENATEN is a Middle Eastern black/ death metal project created in 2012 by the Houseman brothers as a side hobby to their full time band Helleborus. With all music arranged by Jerred and vocals done by his brother Wyatt, the duo are now are offering fans a FREE download of their track ‘Ninurta: The Fall Of Anzu’ from their recently released debut album ‘Incantations Through the Gates of Irkalla’ via Satanath Records (Russia), Murdher Records (Italy) along with Darzamadicus Records (Macedonia).

‘As a token of our appreciation regarding the positive feedback surrounding this release, we are offering you all a free download of Ninurta: The Fall Of Anzu. Soon we will have shirts available with the accompanying illustrations by Dymond Starr. The artwork is a visual reflection the track as it depicts Ninurta slaying Anzu.’ comments vocalist Wyatt Houseman.

FREE DOWNLOAD – https://akhenatenmusic.bandcamp.com/track/ninurta-the-fall-of-anzu

3. Hey – Any Canadian bands out there tuning in? Want to play in Cuba? Well, you have a chance to win a slot on the Brutal Brutal Battle Cuba tour! Submissions are now open for independent Canadian metal bands in Oshawa, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec, Fredericton and Moncton to submit to this year’s first ever competition. One group will win a performing slot on this year’s 2016 BRUTAL SUMMER FEST TOUR line up where they will be playing in front hundreds of Cuban metalheads each night.

“We have been working on this project for a while and we are really excited that it is finally happening! It’s a great opportunity for bands to experience touring outside of Canada and getting the chance to share the stage with international bands. Chase Wilson and I were part of the first Canadian metal band to tour Cuba in 2014. The cultural immersion as well as the musical experience really makes it a Brutal Fest!” comments BBC organizer Rich O’Neil.

For full submission details and rules, please visit the following link (deadline to submit application is February 10 at 11:59pm EST): http://www.piranhaproductions.ca/soumission.php

4. Unbowed to release Dogma February 12th, 2016. With Dogma, the follow-up to Unbowed’s 2014 debut full-length, Collapse The World, certainly reflects the deeper meaning of the band’s monicker. The songs contained wiithin are eloquent, forceful, and wholly unyielding. The somber atmosphere of Black Metal is apparent whilst the band bludgeons into thick, suffocating Death Metal riffing. With your head already reeling, the band tears open the fabric of reality with soaring Orchestral and Symphonic elements that takes the listener from purgatory to paradise, all in the same fleeting moments. From acoustic guitars and grand pianos to choir ensembles and harps, this is a Metal release that pushes the boundaries of what an up-and-coming band can already be. On top of all this, the entire EP is self-produced. Written, recorded, mixed, and mastered entirely by the two founding members.

http://www.facebook.com/UnbowedOfficial

5. Toronto, ON Canadian metal band CAYM announce they will hitting the studio this February and March with Joe Duplantier of Gojira to produce their new yet to be titled album at his Silver Cord Studio in NYC. The new album will be the follow up to their 2013 release ‘From Red To Black’, which is available for FREE download at https://soundcloud.com/caym-metal/sets/from-red-to-black

In addition to hitting the studio, the band has launched a crowd funding / pre-order campaign for the new album offering various rewards to fans that includes a private CAYM show in drag, a BBQ, limited special edition hard copies, choice of a pop song cover, disposable cams with one of a kind pics capturing their studio recording, custom beer mugs, a workout with the band, used and signed gear from the recording along with many more perks all listed below and available at https://www.gofundme.com/caymalbum

For more information on CAYM, visit http://www.CaymMetal.com

6. Nefarious Realm Offers Up WORMWITCH Single ‘Coffin Birth’ As Sacrifice To The Altar Of Black Metal!

Black Metal newcomers WORMWITCH are offering their debut single for exclusive stream and download through Nefarious Realm.com for 2016. Their song ‘Coffin Birth’ will not be featured on their next EP, which has yet to receive a title. The new single offers a background to their transition from hardcore into Black Metal and touches on their Canadian influence from the infamous climate.

Nefarious Realm is streaming the single (http://nefariousrealm.com/666/premiere-vancouvers-most-wicked-black-metallers-wormwitch-offers-coffin-birth/) where you can also download the track.

“Coffin Birth is the first song that Wormwitch has written under its name, and is the truest culmination of the band’s vision to date. The standalone covers themes of death and rebirth and the constant struggle of man versus nature; wherein nature exercises its timeless power to cast the blight of mankind into the endless void.” – Robin Harris (guitar/vocals)

The band has offered this song for free to everyone and will be announcing the release of their EP later this year.

7. Canada’s epic metal quartet and 2015 Wacken Metal Battle Champions VESPERIA announce they will be entering Blue Sound & Music Studios in Toronto, Canada this March to record their followup to 2015’s The Iron Tempests EP. Helming the project will be engineer/ producer Russ Mackay (Mastodon, Iron Maiden, Styx). The new album will feature an array of famous Canadian guest musicians and the art will be created by Juno award-winning artist Hugh Syme (Rush, Nevermore, Dream Theatre).

The Indiegogo campaign will give fans many special and unique perks for their contributions, including mead made by the band’s frontman Morgan Rider, Vesperia drinking horns, album pre-releases, the bands stage banners and much more! For all details and to contribute, please visit the following link: https://www.indiegogo.com/at/new-vesperia-album

The band comments:

“With the new year comes much and more from the Vesperia camp! We have been labouring away diligently behind the scenes to breath life into what will be our largest and most ambitious project to date! But to realize our ambitions, we are turning to you: our dear fans, family and friends for help in this new endeavour.

We decided that a crowdfunding campaign made the most sense to raise the necessary funds for our new album while allowing us the opportunity to give back to everyone who has helped build Vesperia to what it is today! We have crafted some truly unique gifts, perks and experiences to make this an incredibly special adventure for everyone. We cant wait to show you what we have in store!”

In additional news, VESPERIA will be supporting Finnish metal masters KALMAH’s 2016 cross Canada tour from April 4th – 24th.

http://vesperiametal.com/

8. Seattle, WA thrashers FALLEN ANGELS have teamed up with Revolver Magazine for the stream of their latest single ‘Into The Abyss’in support of their third studio release ‘World In Decay’ produced by Grammy award winning metal producer/engineer Michael Rosen (Forbidden, Testament, Death Angel, Flotsam and Jetsam, Tesla, Vicious Rumors).

To listen to ‘Into The Abyss’, please visit the following link: http://www.revolvermag.com/news/fallen-angels-release-new-single-into-the-abyss.html

http://www.fallenangelsthrashband.com

9. Texas Metal Underground (TMU) Records have released their first ever free digital music sampler featuring one full mp3 song from their entire re-issued curated catalog releases.

TMU Records has provided the following mission statement:

Since 2008, TMU Records has been unearthing lost and unheard musical gems from the fertile underground Texas metal scene of the mid 1980’s through the early 1990’s.

To preserve and share this heavy musical legacy, the label focuses primarily on bands who burned bright, briefly, but disappeared without a trace before anyone could take much notice. Bands who managed to get a demo recorded but for reasons unknown never shared it beyond a close circle of friends and fans.

Whether on vinyl, CD, or cassette, all TMU Records releases are given lavish treatment with custom packaging, unseen photos, show flyers, interviews, informative booklets, rare bonus tracks and extras for the denim and leather die-hards.

For 2016, look for upcoming deluxe vinyl releases from Karion, Las Cruces, Bad Heaven, SSR, and more!
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zp3xcqsmgyviltn/AAA8d2pyHLBxPfskZuvILlCNa?dl=0
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10 Albums That Prove 1986 Was The Best Year For Thrash
http://metalhammer.teamrock.com/features/2016-01-26/10-albums-that-prove-1986-was-the-best-year-for-thrash
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If you have any comments or such you can email Nate at his Disciples of the Watch email address nate@dotwpod.com or yours truly using gene@dotwpod.com.

For our final song, it’s Stuck in a Car, Stuck with a CD time! Bill from Metalsota – check them out at https://www.facebook.com/Metalsota for information on bands and local shows!
SONG #4
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FINAL SONG
Artist: American Headcharge
Album: The War of Art
Song: Never Get Caught

DotW 48 Featuring Music from Terrifier and Love N War

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Episode 47 1/19/2016
2 Minute Metal Meltdown:
28-Year-Old Man Charged In Deaths Of Three Heavy Metal Bandmembers In 2015 Crash
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/28-year-old-man-charged-in-deaths-of-three-heavy-metal-bandmembers-in-2015-crash/

MEGADETH’s DAVE MUSTAINE: ‘Dystopia’ ‘Wouldn’t Have Turned Out As Good’ With NICK MENZA And MARTY FRIEDMAN
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/megadeths-dave-mustaine-dystopia-wouldnt-have-turned-out-as-good-with-nick-menza-and-marty-friedman/

DESTRUCTION To Release ‘Under Attack’ Album In May
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/destruction-to-release-under-attack-album-in-may/

Brazilian Female Thrashers NERVOSA To Record New Album In U.S.
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/brazilian-female-thrashers-nervosa-to-record-new-album-in-u-s/

GENE SIMMONS: LEMMY Was ‘Unassuming’ And ‘Non-Judgmental’ With ‘A Heart Of Gold’
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/gene-simmons-lemmy-was-unassuming-and-non-judgmental-with-a-heart-of-gold/

GHOST Announces Spring U.S. Headlining Tour
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ghost-announces-spring-u-s-headlining-tour/

MOTÖRHEAD’s PHIL CAMPBELL Explains Absence From LEMMY’s Funeral
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/motorheads-phil-campbell-explains-absence-from-lemmys-funeral/

FOOD & BEVERAGE MAGAZINE Renames Jack And Coke In LEMMY’s Honor
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/food-beverage-magazine-renames-jack-and-coke-in-lemmys-honor/

Former SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Exits PHILM
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-slayer-drummer-dave-lombardo-exits-philm/

IRON MAIDEN To Play China For First Time
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/iron-maiden-to-play-china-for-first-time/

CANNIBAL CORPSE To Tour Europe With KRISIUN
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/cannibal-corpse-to-tour-europe-with-krisiun/

BEHEMOTH Announces North American Tour With MYRKUR; ‘The Satanist’ To Be Performed In Its Entirety
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/behemoth-announces-north-american-tour-with-myrkur-the-satanist-to-be-performed-in-its-entirety/

GENE SIMMONS: DAVID BOWIE Was ‘A Giant Who Changed The Face Of Music’
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/gene-simmons-david-bowie-was-a-giant-who-changed-the-face-of-music/

ONSLAUGHT To Release ‘Live At The Slaughterhouse’ CD/DVD In February
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/onslaught-to-release-live-at-the-slaughterhouse-cddvd-in-february/

LEMMY’s Family Hired Minnesota Company FOREVERENCE To Create Custom-Made Urn
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/lemmys-family-hired-minnesota-company-foreverence-to-create-custom-made-urn/

MOTÖRHEAD’s LEMMY Immortalized With ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ Character
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/motorheads-lemmy-immortalized-with-grand-theft-auto-v-character/

WAYNE STATIC’s Widow TERA WRAY STATIC Found Dead
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/wayne-statics-widow-tera-wray-static-found-dead/

Former MORBID ANGEL Frontman DAVID VINCENT Is Back With Original Country Song ‘Buyer Beware’ (Video)
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-morbid-angel-frontman-david-vincent-is-back-with-original-country-song-buyer-beware-video/

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Podcast Roundup:
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Just noticed that One on One with Mitch Lafon posted an interview with Kirk Hammett today. The episode is only 20+ minutes so that’s not a lot of Kirk time. Curious to hear that one.

Ritual Madness had the guys from Twin Town Tyrant records in for a chat and some tunes – I can’t wait to listen to that episode.

Talking Metal has at least one episode with the former co-host John Ostronomy back in the fold. I haven’t had a chance to catch up with most of my podcasts so I don’t know if he’s back for good, or back for one episode. So if you’re a fan of John, at least catch up with Mark at Talking Metal.

Eddie Trunk had a few great interviews lately – Leslie West, Billy Sheehan, Rick Nielsen from Cheap Trick and a great interview with Glenn Hughes from Deep Purple, Black Country Communion, California Breed, etc. etc.

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What’s Nate been listening to?
Artist: Bolt Thrower
Notes:
Album: Warmaster
Song: Cenotaph
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1. MEGADETH’s DAVE MUSTAINE Is Still Hoping To Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/megadeths-dave-mustaine-is-still-hoping-to-be-inducted-into-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/

2. METALLICA Reportedly Sends Cease-And-Desist Letter To Canadian Tribute Band
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/metallica-reportedly-sends-cease-and-desist-letter-to-canadian-tribute-band/
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/metallica-apologizes-to-canadian-tribute-band-for-overzealous-attorneys-cease-and-desist-letter/

3. DAVE MUSTAINE Reveals His Favorite METALLICA Song That He Wrote
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/dave-mustaine-reveals-his-favorite-metallica-song-that-he-wrote/

4. DAVE MUSTAINE Sets Record Straight: DAVID ELLEFSON Is Not A Co-Founding Member Of MEGADETH
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/dave-mustaine-sets-record-straight-david-ellefson-is-not-a-co-founding-member-of-megadeth/
http://www.metalsucks.net/2016/01/18/dave-mustaines-favorite-metallica-song-that-he-helped-write-is/

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SONG INTERMISSION (Featured Independent):
Artist: Terrifier
from the Album: Metal or Death EP
the Song is: Metal or Death

https://www.facebook.com/TerrifierThrashers

SONG INTERMISSION (Featured Independent):
Artist: Love N War
from the Album: Up The Annie
the Song is: 6 Feet

https://www.facebook.com/upannie
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5. San Antonio, Texas based melodic hard rock band KARA AND THE DAM BAND have released their new video for the song “Shepherd” in December and it’s up on YouTube for your viewing pleasure.

Accoriind to Kara and the Dam Band vocalist Kara Stevens, the song “Shepherd” was inspired by her grandmothers passing. She states:

“No one really knows what lies beyond this life, yet the mystery and our faith keeps us in wonder and eager to witness something beautiful and my grandmother was very mush eager to see her shepherd meet her at the gate and call her name. The making of our music video was very important. After all, I wanted to make it very much like death….. Very mysterious….. having that fear of getting old…..but most importantly the rebirth from death into light.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNLqgEEZF4Q

6. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania based New Wave of Traditional American Heavy Metal band CORNERS OF SANCTUARY have released their new cd “Metal Machine” in Europe via Germany based METALIZER RECORDS and independently on their own throughout the rest of the world.
Metal Machine was recorded at Sanctuary Studios and Mixed at Magic Ears Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Corners of Sanctuary guitarist Mick Michaels.
The band has also released a new video for the song “Left Scarred” from this release.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UftGYJzhF-E&feature=youtu.be
http://www.cornersofsanctuary.com/

7. Veteran New York heavy metal power trio THE RODS have re-recorded the song “Crank It Up” which originally appeared on their 1981 self titled album, as part of the album’s upcoming 35th Anniversary celebration.

David ‘Rock’ Feinstein, cousin of Ronnie James Dio and guitarist/vocalist for The Rods made the following statement:

“”CRANK IT UP”, what more is there to say? It’s kind of been our “motto” since day one. Thirty-five years later, we are still slamming our audiences with great powerful music. It’s amazing to see all the different generations singing along to this classic RODS “Anthem”. Call it “Rock n’ Roll”, or call it “Heavy Metal”, it’s meant to be played loud with a passion, and that’t what we have done for thirty-five years.”

The re-recorded song is available for purchase via itunes, Amazon and CD Baby.
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/therods6
http://www.therods.com/index.html

8. Canada, having spawned extreme metal luminaries such as GORGUTS, CRYPTOPSY, BENEATH THE MASSACRE, BEYOND CREATION, and ARCHSPIRE, is once again poised to put brutal technical death metal on the world stage… with emphasis on ‘brutal’!

Enter Ottawa’s DEFORMATORY, who have set out to create a relentlessly extreme and unique sound with their sophomore effort, entitled Malediction. This latest slab of inhuman resonance fuses together classic death metal influences (Cryptopsy, Morbid Angel, Suffocation, etc.) and the band’s love for modern tech death.

Malediction is the first installment in a series of concept albums revolving around Saväel, the creator of Darkness, and the original source of pure evil. In Malediction, the story follows the discovery of the sacred incantation text, his re-awakening, and the subsequent obliteration of the Light, the Heavens, and all remnants of humanity. This is an album that will appeal to the nostalgia of old school death metal, delivered with a modern, dark and technical ferocity.

Malediction street date: February 5, 2016
https://www.facebook.com/Deformatory

9. EMP LABEL GROUP, the label founded by Megadeth bassist/co-founder David Ellefson, has signed an exclusive North American distribution deal with EOne Distribution, North America’s leading independent music and video distribution company.

Formed in 2015, EMP has already had Worldwide success with their first release, the debut EP from Phoenix all-female punk group DOLL SKIN, released as a joint venture with Megaforce and Cargo Records(UK), who has already received airplay on hundreds of stations around the World.

Says Ellefson, “We’ve had a great start with the Doll Skin EP, and the amazing partners we had in releasing it, and the reaction, Worldwide has been overwhelming. And what we have built since then is even more exciting. We have a full slate of amazing Rock and Metal releases for 2016, and it’s wonderful to be able to take it to the next level with an extremely committed and powerful partner in eONE.”

https://www.facebook.com/emplabelgroup/
http://www.emplabelgroup.com

10. Power thrash champions SANKTUARY are returning in 2016 with their new album ‘Winters Doom’ to follow up 2013’s widely praised’Something Fierce’. Set to be unleashed on January 22nd, the Yukon warriors of the Canadian North have teamed up withPureGrainAudio.com for the premiere and FREE download of their second single ‘Corpse Blockade’.

Bassist Cole Hume explains the track:

“A Necromancer summons the dead and forms a wall of corpses as his entourage. Moral of the story…don’t fuck with this Necromancer.”

Get your FREE download of ‘Corpse Blockade’ at the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/sanktuary-corpse-blockade-free-song-download
http://www.facebook.com/sanktuarymetal

11. Our friends in Green Death are extremely happy to announce that the Ellefson Music Productions – EMP Label Group release of “Manufacturing Evil” will feature guest vocals from legendary death metal frontman, David Vincent on the track “Gates of Hell”!

Green Death’s guitarist and ESP endorsee Erich Tran simply said “dreams do come true” after the official announcement.
The album will be available on April 1st, 2016 wherever music is sold!

http://www.greendeathband.com

12 Montreal Canada’s Frostbite, moving every-forward with their last original member Max Allard, are set to release a new album on February 5th of this year. With experience and fortitude as their guide, 2016 sees this band of five at their creative apex – ready to stake the banner of Progressive Black n’ Roll atop its magnificent summit with their debut full-length effort, entitled ‘Etching Obscurity.’
http://www.frostbitemetal.com/

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FINAL DISCUSSION TOPIC or SEGMENT:
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http://www.teamrock.com/index.php/features/2016-01-03/the-10-best-megadeth-overlooked-songs

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FINAL SONG
Artist: Motley Crue
Album: Motley Crue – with John Corabi
Song: ‘Til Death Do us Part

 

 

 

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