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Often overlooked in favour of thrash metal’s so-called big four, the mighty Death Angel have always been regulars on the rushonrock turntables and we’re stoked to see the Californian crew on the brink of releasing a sixth studio album.

We’ve been well into Mark Osegueda and his men ever since the Bay Area band’s Frolic Through The Park found its way into our vinyl collection. And if 2008′s Killing Season proved the boys were back then one look at the newly unveiled artwork for September’s Relentless Retribution suggests their finest hour could be on the horizon.

Even the name is classic Death Angel and Osegueda said: “I haven’t been as excited about the cover artwork on any other Death Angel album as I am for this one! It fits the whole theme of the album! Angry and aggressive! Read the rest of this entry »

Valentine’s Day may be all about red roses, big hearts and sloppy kisses but not if you’re a member of HIM or Dommin. We look at two of rock’s chief anti-love protagonists and a whole load of other stuff this week.

There’s the long awaited Best Of from our favourite Scando sleaze kings Backyard Babies (pictured) and the debut solo album from Cradle Of Filth crooner Sarah Jezebel Deva.

Throw in some seriously heavy shit from Rising Records’ label mates Sworn Amongst and With Chaos In Her Wake and there’s plenty to keep the metal heads out there happy. Plus we check out a snappy debut from buzz band Straight Lines – fresh from a triumphant 2009 touring with Kids In Glass Houses, The Automatic and Motorhead. Read the rest of this entry »

We could have jumped the gun and reviewed the standard version of the new album by thrash legends Slayer but certain bands demand to be heard on heavyweight vinyl.

So we waited. And waited. And waited. Until our 180 gram beast of a record finally arrived with 11 thumping new anthems from Tom, Dave and the boys. 

And was the wait worthwhile? Read on for the official rushonrock verdict on World Painted Blood. Read the rest of this entry »