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  SCRATCH ONE GRUB hail from the valleys of South Wales and are set to deliver their debut album 'One', arriving 27 February. The record blends progressive ambition, with alt-metal grit. We exclusively caught up with Lewis Griffiths (Drums/Vocals) and Sean Barry aka The Grub Man (Samples/Vocals) from the band, and asked them to talk about five songs that have greatly influenced their sound: Slipknot - Eyeless "The chaotic nature of this song captures everything that we love about metal. The musical technicality especially the drums and blood curdling vocals, sonically projects an unfathomable level of hatred and aggression. The random lyrics in the chorus are unorthodox yet very catchy, which ensures us that it's possible to go down a similar path creatively, as it has worked well for others." Children Of Bodom - Living Dead Beat "Alexi Laiho was a creative and technical genius, especially when it comes to the music theory he applied to his endless catalo...

  The metal world was shocked and saddened earlier this week by the news of the passing of metal guitar legend, Children of Bodom's Alexi Laiho. As one of the most influential guitarists of his generation, the loss of his unquestionable impact is felt around the globe by metal musicians who he inspired. Members of Immortal Guardian are just a few of those who admired and were impacted by Laiho's musical leadership. In recognition of his monumental career and effect on them as fans and songwriters, Immortal Guardian guitarist Gabriel Guardian, vocalist Carlos Zema and drummer Justin Piedimonte along with friends Mary Zimmer (Helion Prime), Semir Özerkan (Oceans of Slumber), and Rex VanCandy are sharing a tribute video covering Children of Bodom's track "Downfall". Gabriel Guardian comments: "This is our tribute to one of the greatest metal guitar players who ever lived: Alexi Laiho. This man influenced me in ways no other guitar player ever has. Alexi set the ...

Finland's melodic death superstars CHILDREN OF BODOM have unleashed their tenth album, Hexed a few days ago on the 8th March via Nuclear Blast Records. In celebration of the event, the band has released the official lyric video for 'Hecate's Nightmare'. Check it out here: "So finally the day has arrived", states COB frontman, guitarist, and mastermind Alexi Laiho. "The 10th COB record has finally been released!!! It took an insane amount of hard work to put all this together but at this point it feels like it’s been more waiting anxiously than anything else so I'm both excited and relieved that the damn thing is out. So thank you for your patience my friends, I hope the waiting has been worthwhile and that you’ll like the album. Either way I’ll see you on the road soon. Horns up!" Hexed is out now - order your copy here: All formats: nblast.de/COBHexed CD: nblast.de/HexedCD Limited Digipack CD: nblast.de/HexedDigipack Limited Edit...

With only one week to go until Finland's melodic death superstars CHILDREN OF BODOM release their tenth album, Hexed, the band are teasing fans by releasing another new track. Watch the official video for 'Platitudes and Barren Words' over on YouTube: youtu.be/8F_ws83QcSQ COB frontman, guitarist and mastermind Alexi Laiho comments, "This one has been a lot of people’s favorite song since day one and when you think about it, every single part of it is catchy as hell so it makes sense. Can’t wait to play it live." Hexed will be in stores on March 8, 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records. Pre-order your copy here: All formats: nblast.de/COBHexed CD: nblast.de/HexedCD Limited Digipack CD: nblast.de/HexedDigipack Limited Edition White & Black Splatter Vinyl: nblast.de/HexedSplatter Limited Edition Pink Vinyl: nblast.de/HexedPinkVinyl Limited Edition Black Vinyl: nblast.de/HexedBlkVinyl Limited Edition Picture Disc: nblast.de/HexedPicDisc Limited Edition Mail Ord...

Bloodstock festival UK have just announced their final headliners as Australian metalcore heroes, Parkway Drive. This marks their first appearance at the popular metal festival. They join the very impressive line-up which features heavyweights Sabaton, Scorpions, Anthrax, Children Of Bodom, Soilwork and more. Bloodstock takes place on the 8-11th August 2019 at Catton Park, Derbyshire. For tickets and more information on Bloodstock: bloodstock.uk.com https://www.facebook.com/bloodstock/

Finland's melodic death superstars CHILDREN OF BODOM are set to release their tenth album, Hexed, on March 8, 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band has unleashed the official lyric video for their new single 'The Road'. Watch and listen over on YouTube: COB frontman, guitarist, and mastermind Alexi Laiho comments: “This Road was actually the last song I wrote but it ended up being the opening track and also one of the singles which makes me happy cos it’s one of my faves. It’s different from anything we’ve done since Follow the Reaper but it’s still new. Check it out and you’ll know what I mean.” Pre-order your copy of Hexed here: nblast.de/COBHexed CD: nblast.de/HexedCD Limited Digipack CD: nblast.de/HexedDigipack Limited Edition White & Black Splatter Vinyl: nblast.de/HexedSplatter Limited Edition Pink Vinyl: nblast.de/HexedPinkVinyl Limited Edition Black Vinyl: nblast.de/HexedBlkVinyl Limited Edition Picture Disc: nblast.de/HexedPicDisc Limited Ed...

Finland's melodic death superstars CHILDREN OF BODOM are going to release their tenth album, 'Hexed', on March 8, 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records. Alexi Laiho discusses the lyrical themes of 'Hexed'. COB frontman, guitarist, and mastermind Alexi Laiho comments: "They just come from real life, real feelings. Anything that is negative that is happening inside my head that I need to get out some how.. I need to vent all the negative stuff that is going on inside my head, it is the best and safest way for me to do it. I channel my shit feelings to the music and at least try to turn it into something positive." Watch the second album trailer here: https://youtu.be/X2JULD9l1oo The first trailer about the album title and cover can be seen here: Trailer #1: https://youtu.be/9pWTQpmuKzo If you missed the release of the music video for 'Under Grass And Clover,' it can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/1gpfzCxiQ-A Pre-order Hexed now digitally and receiv...

Slipknot amongst the many to release new albums this year! As its the start of a new year, time to look ahead to some the upcoming metal and rock album releases that Mad About Rock is particularly looking forward to throughout the year... Within Temptation new album 'Resist' is out 1st February 2019 and will mark the Dutch symphonic metallers seventh album. The band have already graced us with some massive and hard-hitting singles featuring brilliant guests with singer Jacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach) and Anders Fridén (In Flames), leaving us very eager to hear more in what sounds like some of their best and most dynamic songs yet. Children Of Bodom  upcoming 'Hexed' album will be the melodic death metallers tenth album due for release March 8th via Nuclear Blast. New single 'Under Grass and Clover' is a good sign of what is to come, being extremely catchy and memorable. Slipknot unleased the crushing new single 'All Out War' in 2018 and...

Finland's melodic death superstars CHILDREN OF BODOM are proud to the announce the release of their tenth album, Hexed, on March 8, 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records. The band revealed the official music video for 'Under Grass And Clover' which can be seen here: https://youtu.be/1gpfzCxiQ-A COB frontman, guitarist, and mastermind Alexi Laiho comments, “'Under Grass and Clover' is the sound of COB on fire and has been my favorite song since it was written. It’s fast, melodic, heavy and dark but also short and sweet. Someone told me that it’s kinda like old school Dimmu Borgir and AWKand that’s pretty damn cool in my books so we must’ve done something right .” Pre-order your copy of Hexed here: http://nblast.de/COBHexed Hexed saw the return to Finland’s Danger Johnny Studios where they were reunited with Mikko Karmila (I Worship Chaos, Halo Of Blood, Hatebreeder, Follow the Reaper & Hate Crew Deathroll)who recorded everything except keyboards and also prod...