Preorders for the highly anticipated new Lionize album “Destruction Manual” are now up! Choose from three different packages by clicking the link below!

Official Lionize merch store.

Gaining fans across the world, Lionize takes pride in their original sound, DIY work ethic and fiery live shows. DESTRUCTION MANUAL, (produced by J. Robbins of Jawbox) finds the band continuing its exploration of the stoner-rock, funk and reggae landscapes.

This twelve-song LP calls to mind classic reggae and rock albums with a decidedly modern spin. The band’s foundation on drums and bass are LaMel Randolgh and Henry Upton who hint at a rock-and-roll version of Sly and Robbie joined with the classic scorching Hammond organ and key sounds from Chris Brooks and the commanding guitar and vocal work of Nathan Bergman. Reggae heavyweights David Hinds and Selwyn Brown of Steel Pulse lend their vocal talents on the track Killers and Crooks as well as stalwart guitar work from Tim Sult of Clutch who also lends his talents throughout this record.

TRACK LIST

1. You’re Trying To Kill Me
2. Savior Of Fontana
3. Dumb And Dangerous
4. Nation Builders
5. Figureheads/Secret Of The Council Of Eels
6. D.C. is Tropical
7. They Arrive !
8. Lava Rock
9. The Alhambra Inn
10. Killers and Crooks
11. No Exit

Tour dates with Authority Zero and Streetlight Manifesto will be announced shortly so keep your eyes peeled!
Official Lionize merch store.

UPDATE: Metal Hammer has posted the exclusive’s to TWO new songs from C.O.C. titled “The Doom” and “Time of Trials.” Both sound rockin’ and we can’t wait for this album to drop!

Pre-orders for the new Corrosion Of Conformity are now available! You can choose from a variety of packages, including a signed collectors bundle. We are stoked to have this available to the masses as COC has to be one of the loudest live bands of all time. Their contribution to the art of heavy music continues to this day and the new album will further solidify their impact.

Click here to pre-order.

PRE-ORDER estimated to ship on or around February 21st, 2012

Package includes:
-Old School Logo Tee
-Deluxe CD (digipak AND 2 extra bonus songs)
-Limited Edition colored Vinyl black and white splatter 180 gram with download card
-7″ of the 2 bonus songs (1000 unit run)
-12 x 18 Custom Lithograph chrome poster signed by band
-11 x 17 Show poster

1 PSYCHIC VAMPIRE
2 RIVER OF STONE
3 LEECHES
4 EL LAMENTO DE LAS CABRAS
5 YOUR TOMORROW
6 THE DOOM
7 THE MONEYCHANGERS
8 COME NOT HERE
9 WHAT WE BECOME
10 RAT CITY
11 TIME OF TRIALS

Bonus Tracks***
12) CANYON MAN
13) THE SAME WAY

LaZarus A.D. has posted their second installment of their six part series that explores the making of their new album “Black Rivers Flow.” The band discusses the hardship they faced going into this record and how they overcame personal adversity to come up with a promising final product. Check it out below:

LaZarus A.D.’s highly anticipated upcoming album, Black Rivers Flow, was recorded in July and August 2010 at Belle City Sound with Chris Djuricic and was mixed and mastered by James Murphy at Safehouse Production. The album hits stores on February 1st, 2011 through Metal Blade Records. You can preorder the album as well as merch from the band HERE.

Track listing for Black Rivers Flow:
1-American Dreams
2-The Ultimate Sacrifice
3-The Strong Prevail
4-Black Rivers Flow
5-Casting Forward
6-Light A City (Up In Smoke)
7-Through Your Eyes
8-Beneath the Waves of Hatred
9-Eternal Vengeance

On the tour front, the band will also be direct support for Death Angel’s “North American Retribution” tour. Dates are below:

NORTH AMERICAN RETRIBUTION TOUR 2011 w/ LAZARUS A.D., BONDED BY BLOOD
Jan. 30 – Volume 11 – Raleigh, NC
Jan. 31 – The Casbah – Charlotte, NC
Feb. 01 – Jaxx – W. Springfield, VA
Feb. 02 – Crazy Donkey – Farmingdale, NY
Feb. 03 – Rocko’s – Manchester, NH
Feb. 04 – Club Hell – Providence, RI
Feb. 05 – Montage Music Hall – Rochester, NY
Feb. 06 – Mod Club – Toronto, ON – CANADA
Feb. 07 – Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH
Feb. 08 – Blondie’s – Detroit, MI
Feb. 09 – Reggie’s Rock Club – Chicago, IL
Feb. 10 – Phoenix Hill Tavern – Louisville, KY
Feb. 11 – Riot Room – Kansas City, MO
Feb. 12 – Conservatory – Oklahoma City, OK
Feb. 13 – Numbers – Houston, TX (w/ D.R.I.)
Feb. 14 – Emo’s – Austin, TX (w/ D.R.I.)
Feb. 15 – White Rabbit – San Antonio, TX (w/ D.R.I.)
Feb. 16 – Rail Club – Ft. Worth, TX
Feb. 18 – Club DV8 – Tucson, AZ
Feb. 19 – Clubhouse – Tempe, AZ
Feb. 20 – Chain Reaction – Anaheim, CA
Feb. 21 – Cheyenne Saloon – Las Vegas, NV
Feb. 22 – The Key Club – Hollywood, CA
Feb. 23 – Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA
Feb. 24 – The Boardwalk – Orangevale, CA
Feb. 26 – Slim’s – San Francisco, CA

Death Angel official merch store.

Congratulations to doom metal pioneers Pentagram for forty years of music. Their contribution to all things heavy has influenced prolific bands such as Eyehategod, Kyuss, and Acid Bath and show no signs of letting up. The band recently signed a deal with Metal Blade, which will put out their first album in seven years titled “Last Rites.” The effort is expected to be released this spring so keep a watchful eye out.

To celebrate their fortieth anniversary, Pentagram will be playing two show January 6th at Europa in NYC and January 7th, at Club Hell in Providence, RI. Also playing live with the band will be Pentagram alumni and current full-time bass player Greg Turley with Tim Tomaselli (Place of Skulls) filling in on drums. The shows are tonight and tomorrow so if you are in the area be sure to check them out! You can snag tickets HERE or at the door. There will be a VERY exclusive limited edition anniversary shirt at both shows so be sure to snag one. If any are leftover they will hit their merch store so keep an eye out, quantities will be limited.

Show your support for the innovators of dark jams and check out the Pentagram merch store.

Burgers and heavy metal go together like…well, burgers and heavy metal! The creative minds behind Grill Em’ Truck have the unique distinction of embracing the amalgamation of music and food into one of the hottest food trucks in the greater Los Angeles area. I recently had the pleasure of conducting an interview with Matt, co owner of the heaviest grub vehicle this side of the Mississippi. Check it out!

Give us a brief history of the company and how it got started.
Ha ha. It’s still weird to think anything Ryan and I are involved with can be referred to as a “company.” Wow. Grill Em All was started in the winter of 2009 as a way to get out of working for general assholes. We found some seed money, took our amazing gimmick and set forth with the most ball breaking menu of burgers possible. And onward and wherever we went.

 
What separates you from the other food trucks in Los Angeles?
The heavy metal thing is a given. But, honestly, we offer big portions of seriously good food. Nothing against our brothers and sisters in the food truck world but a lot of trucks portion out small meals for big bucks. We try to keep our menu priced well but with big burgers. You get what you pay for and then some.

 
How was the “Food Wars” experience? I know a lot of “reality” shows are total bogus so if you have any off camera dirt feel free to share!
Dirt….that was a cool band. Remember them? Anyway, Food Wars was a great time. Everyone who worked on that show was super sweet to hang out and work with. We had a keg on the truck for the taping of the actual “war” at the Santa Monica Pier. Therefore I do not remember who won. I’ll have to review the tape.


 
Has Grill ‘Em All ever set up in front of an arena sized metal show? If not, is it something you have considered?
Let me ask you this: are there any arena sized metal shows anymore? We did park outside of a Megadeth/Testament gig,
 
What are your favorite metal bands of all time? Do you jam heavy music when you guys are killin’ and grillin’?
We don’t jam heavy music we SLAY it! Shit. Of all time: Iron Maiden, Immortal, Anthrax, Black Sabbath, Holy Grail, and those guys called Metallica.
 
What is your favorite item on the menu?
I L-O-V-E the Waste ‘Em All (green chilies, beer soaked onion, pepper jack). Green chilies are good enough to bathe in and/or use as contact lenses.

 
Have you met any cool celebrities at the Truck?
Have we ever…Mr. Tommy Lee comes to mind. We melted his brain when we showed him an old Motley Crue trading card with his crazy face on it that we just so happened to have taped to the wall of the truck. Also, the friend of the main character from Boy Meets World had a Hannah Montana recently.
 

Tell us a bit about the Grill ‘Em All VIP program.
Don’t you want to be a Grill Em All Ghoul? I know I always wanted to before we started the truck. So, basically, we started a real cool fan-club type of deal called Ghoul School as a thank you to our loyal fans who deserve a little extra something-something.

 
How has your experience been with IndieMerch so far? 
Can I use the word AMAZING without coming off as a fan-boy? Too late.

 
Who would win in a fist fight, Lemmy or God? 
Dude, that is the oldest question in the Bible. They even asked Jesus that. For those who don’t read…it’s a trick question: Lemmy IS God. PS – CLEVELAND RULES!!!

Thanks to Matt for taking the time to answer some questions. Please check out the links below to find out more about the company, merch, twitter, and anything else under the Grill Em’ All Truck hood.
Grill Em’ All official website.
Grill Em’ All twitter account.
Grill Em’ All official merch store.