METAL INJECTION, one of my all time favorite/main go-to sites for exclusive metal videos, music, and interviews, recently posted about the middle eastern metal scene and our new digital compilation album "Volume 2: Sounds of The Middle East," where I had the pleasure of answering questions about the metal scene in the Middle East, and our new compilation.
Check out an excerpt from the interview below:

"What about Middle Eastern metal makes it unique?

What makes Middle Eastern metal unique would be the situation here is much more complicated for bands. You can't really promote metal publicly because the general public view it as something negative and immoral, and don't really take the time to understand what most of these bands are really trying to express."

Click here to read the entire post; then make sure to dive head-first into Metal Injection's wide collection of killer video interviews, music videos, heavy metal comedy, live podcasts, and much more!

A million thank yous go out to Noa Avior for giving us a chance to talk about the Middle Eastern metal scene with one of our favorite metal sites.


[Ed note: Noa wants to get sweaty at a show in Dubai. Someone make that happen!]

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The New England Metal and Hardcore Festival is one of the longest running yearly festivals in North America, and Metal Injection was there this year to provide an exclusive video report on all the happens. The 4 minute video clip features interviews with members of Job For A Cowboy, Cephalic Carnage, Dying Fetus, Times of Grace, A Life Once Lost, Volumes, Structures, The Ocean, Lionheart and LaZarus AD discussing their experiences at the fest and what playing the show means to them.

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Darkest Hour drummer Ryan Parrish has started penning a new column for Metal Injection titled A View From Behind The Drumkit, where he will have an open forum to discuss any topic on his mind. The first topic he chose to tackle was eating while on tour. It's something most fans don't even think about it, but there is so much to consider when timing your food intake. Here is an excerpt:

“I’ve tried to plan my meals accordingly but by waiting to long, I usually end up so hungry that I’m supine and debilitated. On the flip, when I chow down vigorously beforehand, I’m so sick by the end of the set I’ve eaten the same meal twice; not by choice. You really haven’t experienced all of tour’s subtle profanities until you’ve had one of those horrifying moments where at any minute, a grande quesadilla’s going to make a special appearance behind the kit and rip a sickening drum solo on your sense of smell.”

Read the entire column at this link:
http://www.metalinjection.net/editorials/a-view-from-behind-the-drumkit/view-drumkit-eat

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The Metal Injection Livecast welcomed special guest Matt Heafy, guitarist of Trivium, who called into the show this week. Matt discussed the band's upcoming release, what fans could expect from the sound of the record, and revealed the current scheduled US release date for the album will be Tuesday, August 9th. Matt also took questions from Trivium fans, and shed light on advice for younger players looking to start bands and his opinion of the state of the music industry.

The interview can be streamed during this week's episode of the Livecast (interview starts at around 48:00) available at: http://www.metalinjection.net/podcasts/livecast/livecast-116

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SUICIDE SILENCE took the metal world by storm last year with 'No Time To Bleed' becoming their best selling effort thus far and captivating fans across the US as one of the most lauded acts on the Vans Warped Tour. Now the band is aiming even higher and are currently mixing with Zeuss (Chimaira, Hatebreed) after completing the album recordings with producer Steve Evetts (Dillinger Escape Plan) on their third full length offering. SUICIDE SILENCE is also excited to announce the album's title, 'The Black Crown'. Working titles for the album include "Fuck Everything", "Human Violence" and "Cancerous Skies". You can also hear guitarist Mark Heylmun discuss 'The Black Crown' on this week's edition of Metal Injection's Livecast.

SUICIDE SILENCE will also be taking part in this year's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival alongside Disturbed, Godsmack, Megadeth, Machine Head, In Flames and more! Stay tuned for more info regarding the tour and 'The Black Crown.'


(Interview starts about 52 minutes into the show)

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During a recent stop in Baltimore, MD, Trap Them vocalist Ryan McKenney was forced to intervene when a heckler starting abusing the band and the crowd. Issues arose when the heckler started pushing and abusing fellow concert-goers leading McKenney to kick the man in the upper chest, knocking him to the side of the stage. At the conclusion of the band's performance of a new song, Scars Align, McKenney had enough asking the fan: "Do you even like us or are you just trying to f*** with us."

The entire incident was shot by Metal Injection and can be seen here.

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Last night, on the 100th edition of the Metal Injection Livecast, the frontman of The Dillinger Escape Plan, Greg Puciato called into the show as the special guest. During the conversation, Greg revealed the band is in the process of writing new material for what could materialize into either a new full length or an EP of tunes. Additionally, Greg revealed that he may once again collaborate with Max Cavalera on an entire record, similar to Max's work in Nailbomb. Greg also mentions he may work on new music with his other side projects Spylacopa and Error (which features Atticus Ross).


The entire interview can be heard as part of the Metal Injection Livecast, which is downloadable at this location.

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During a recent interview with Metal Injection, whilst on the Legacy Tour, Revocation frontman David Davidson revealed the band has completed writing the a new record and plan to enter the studio after the completion of their current tour. A summer 2010 release is expected.

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DARKEST HOUR guitarist Mike Schleibaum and drummer Ryan Parrish recently spoke exclusively to Metal Injection about their forthcoming release. The duo discussed the differences between their forthcoming release and their past releases, and working with producer Pete Witchers (who also happens to be the guitarist of Soilwork). It was also revealed that the title of the record would be The Human Romance and will be released on February 22nd, 2011 on E-One.

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You may have seen a video circulating on the internet that showed Kirk Hammett kicking a beach ball into a kid at the end of a Metallica gig a few nights ago. You may have asked yourself why nobody has edited the clip to silly sound effects. Wonder no more, as such a clip now exists and can be seen below. (courtesy of Metal Injection)

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Metal Injection has just posted two awesome clips featuring North Carolina's BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME. First up, there is a new interview with the entire band posted. This interview was conducted on the band's recent headlining run with Cynic, Devin Townsend Project and Scale The Summit. They discuss their recent video, "Obfuscation", the show Lost, guitarist Paul Waggoner's hair, who has the worst smelling farts and more.



Additionally, MI has posted a multi-cam live clip of the band's performance of the lead single "Obfuscation" off their most recent release, The Great Misdirect. The clip was shot at the Sonar in Baltimore, MD and features audio mixed by BTBAM's sound guy, Courtney Warner. That clip can be viewed below.

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Italian metal act STIGMA have made their track "The Undertaker" available for free streaming/download on MetalInjection.net. Visit this page to download the track

When asked about the song, vocalist Vlad Ghersi writes:

"'The Undertaker' is definitely one of our favorite songs of the record, it's the very last we wrote before heading to the studio and I think it's hand down the catchiest song we've written so far!

Lyrics wise, I'm sorry to let you all down, but this song is not about the WWE superstar! In fact, like all the others featured on our new album, 'Concerto For The Undead,' is inspired by stories taken from the Tales From The Crypt comics! In this particular case I got inspired by a story entitled 'Fitting Punishment', where an old man… an undertaker in a small village, gets rid of his dead sister's son after treating him like a slave because he had no place to go after his mother died.

After beating the young guy to the point he had to walk with crutches for the rest of his life, the miserable old man kicked him down the stairs to use a coffin he made by mistake! Of course this isn't the end of the story, cause the undertaker had a lame visit a few days later…!"

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As part of their epic coverage of the black carpet at the Revolver Golden Gods Awards, Metal Injection had a chance to speak to Metalocalypse creator, Brendan Small who revealed that he is working on a musical side project with Gene Hoglan due out in the fall.

Here is what he had to say:

"I'm finishing the season then I'm going into the studio and I'm finishing a solo record that me and Gene Hoglan, and the same Dethklok producer did, so if you like Dethklok, it'll be the same thing, and it'll come out this fall."

When asked if the tone of the record would be less silly he quipped back

"It'll be as wise-assy as it needs to be but if you like the riff style, the double kicks, the Gene Hoglan playing, the guitar playing…the vocals will be a bit more melodic but still a heavy project"

Up and coming Sumerian Records band Periphery have debuted their new video for the song "Icarus Lives!" on Metal Injection, the video comes from the band's debut self titled album out April 20th via Sumerian Records/Roadrunner Records (outside the U.S.)

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Metal Injection has just posted a brand new video clip showing some of the highlights of this year's black carpet at the Revolver Golden Gods Awards 2010.

All the celebrities were out and Metal Injection got to speak briefly with such stars as Slayer, Dave Mustaine, Vinnie Paul, Zakk Wylde, Lemmy Kilmister, Dethklok creator Brendan Small, actor Robert Englund (aka Freddy Kruger), comedian Brian Posehn, Scott Ian and more.



You can also check out the RAW interviews with each of the metalheads we interviewed here (to be updated further tomorrow with more clips)

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Metal Injection premiered the brand-new music video from Reading, PA metal maniacs Gloominous Doom’s upcoming LP, The Feature, today! The gut-busting video for “Portal Potty” is half-concept, half-performance, as the band rock out in their garage and encounter a magical port-a-john that takes them back in time to come face-to-face with such historical luminaries as Jimi Hendrix, Marilyn Monroe, Jerry Garcia, Abraham Lincoln, and even Jesus himself! Directed by Dave Causa with special effects by Allen Jackson (6 O’Clock Studios), “Portal Potty” is a hilarious, booze’n’babe-fueled adventure through space and time.

Check it out after the jump, or by clicking here.

Clocking in at just under an hour, the second LP from Reading, PA’s Gloominous Doom totals fifteen songs, and comes jam-packed with tongue-in-cheek humor, razor-sharp riffs, thrashing mayhem, punk attitude, death metal ferocity, low-slung reggae grooves, and just a dash of drag-racin’ PBR-guzzlin’ backwoods flair. The Feature will be available from DRP Records on May 4, 2010.

Gloominous Doom’s high-energy, genre-bending sonic assault and merciless work ethic have earned them scores of fans along the East Coast. Brooklyn Vegan has lauded their wacky, tongue-in-cheek take on dead-serious metal, applauding their “kitchen sink metal, a bit of death metal, grind, and even ska (!), playing songs with titles like "Urine Trouble". Good times, and by the way, NO ONE rocks a cowbell like Jeff GD (on his prosthetic leg!).” The boys have been hard at work raisin’ hell, keeping that buzz going with never-ending live dates and festival appearances. Catch them on tour with The Binary Code next month!

You can also check out MI's in depth review of the 3 Disc DVD "The Flames of The End" here.

Soulfly's latest album "Omen" is set to be released on May 25th. Metal Injection posted live footage of the band performing a new song from the album titled "Lethal Injection" featuring guest vocals from PRONG's Tommy Victor.

Video can be viewed below:

MetalInjection posted their new 1 hour special, covering the recent NAMM Convention, which took place at the Anaheim Convention Center, in California.

The crew covered everything, from interviewing bands and industry folks, to interviewing stoners outside the convention center.

Part 1 includes:

Coverage of Eernie Ball, Gibraltor, Dean Guitars (featuring new Dimebag models), Offset Drum Pedals and Wood Violins as well as interviews with SUICIDE SILENCE and WWE Superstar/FOZZY Frontman Chris Jericho.

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Last year I did a post about the many projects former Scar Symmetry front man Christian Alvestam was involved with. One of which is Solution .45 the biggest counter to Scar Symmetry.

The awesome dudes at Metal Injection exclusively premiered a new track titled "Gravitional Lensing" from the band's upcoming album "For Aeons Past" out April 9th (Europe) via AFM Records.

Click here to download the song (Right Click/Save As)

Or head to Metal Injection.net for a quick stream.