German tech-death unit Obscura are nearing the release of Diluvium, their fifth studio album. They've already shared the title track and are now debuting the next single "Ethereal Skies" (heard above) here at Loudwire. This track is rife with melody right from the start with some cyclical g…
German prog-metal favorites Obscura just launched their first headlining tour of North America. The band is out in support of 'Omnivium,' their latest album for Relapse Records. Since Obscura are known for their acrobatic guitar work and challenging time signatures, Noisecreep asked guitarist/vocalis…
Finnish metal monarchs Children of Bodom have just announced a month-long headlining tour in support of their new album, 'Relentless Reckless Forever.' The so-called Ugly World Tour will kick off in Los Angeles on June 24 and run through July 24 in Montreal, where COB will perform alongsid…
Germany's Obscura don't seem to be the kind of band that wastes any time. On the heels of 2009's 'Cosmogenesis,' they are poised to deploy their new record, 'Omnivium.' Pulling influences from death and black metal as well as traditional European heavy metal, Obscu…
Michigan's the Black Dahlia Murder are probably in the top 10 of funny metal bands in the industry today. Their tour DVDs exhibit that -- with the band pulling pranks all over the world. Their sense of humor likely keeps them sane on the road...
It's no secret that CKY frontman Deron Miller is a longtime, diehard death metal fan. He used to pen impassioned letters to Roadrunner A&R guru Monte Conner, regarding the label's death metal acts, which were printed in Metal Maniacs. While CKY certainly aren't outwardly influenced by Miller's p…