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Scumzine, is the newest addition to the Seshn blog network and man is it a good read. It’s written by our O.G. contributor, SirJorge. This guy has been a music fan for a real long time and now he has a place to spit honest game in the form of an online zine that is witty and creative. Check it out if you want the real scoop in what’s going on in the music scene.
Also, don’t miss the Mannerist Blog which is full of useful music reviews for you to check out. I am sure you will find some new stuff you’ve never even heard of on here to add to your ipod playlist.
If you are into metal and you like to skate, you need to check out Black Tide. These kids skate just like you and they are all 20 or younger. Did I mention they can rock as hard as anyone out there? 

Ozzfest is not going to be a full blown summer tour that goes town to town this year. It isn’t even free, like it was last year. This time around it is scheduled for Aug. 9 at Dallas’ Pizza Hut Park in Texas. That’s right, one day at one city, it’s going to be Ozzfest!
No tour, no multi-date promises, just one date, one city, and multiple stages. Oh and Pizza Hut is in there too…real metal, huh?
here’s the line up for the Ozzfest to end all Metal Fests.
OZZY OSBOURNE
METALLICA
SERJ TANKIAN
HELLYEAH
JONATHAN DAVIS
CAVALERA CONSPIRACY
SHADOWS FALL
APOCALYPTICA
IN THIS MOMENT
All-Star Tribute To “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott
Second Stage:
SEVENDUST
DEVILDRIVER
KINGDOM OF SORROW
SOILENT GREEN
WITCHCRAFT
GOATWHORE
Texas (Third) Stage:
THE SWORD
DROWNING POOL
RIGOR MORTIS

Metallica has been working on a new album, and has given a trailer with a little clip of sounds…and the metal nation is buzzing. Could this be a return to form for the guys? Is this going to be better than St. Anger?
Or will this be another “Some Kind of Monster” moment and ruin whatever credibility that Metallica has left?
Time will tell.
The video below is only a taste…and it’s not much to go by, but it is the first leak of its kind.
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Facedown Records has really been doing great things for the metal,hxc, and music scene as a whole. They’ve continually developed great music, and are growing by leaps and bounds. This is a great thing, considering that the rest of the music industry is suffering from poor sales all around. One thing I’ve always loved about Facedown Records is their commitment to the d.i.y mentality, and continual push of the scene, regardless of what anyone believes.
Here’s the latest video from one of the best bands on their hxc roster, For Today, followed by their latest tourdates.
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For Today on tour now:
May 8 - Titusville, FL @ Skatepark of Titusville
May 9 - Lakeland, FL @ Abundant Life Church Of God
May 10 - Raleigh, NC @ The Brewery
May 11 - Wilmington, NC @ Soapbox Lounge
May 12 - Lynchburg, VA @ Tree of Life
May 13 - Annapolis, MD @ Knights of Columbus(2590 solomons island rd)
May 14 - Rockville Center, NY @ The Vibe Lounge
May 15 - Clinton, NJ @ Aquifer Music Venue
May 16 - Manchester, NH @ Rockos!
May 24 - Meier, MI - BLED FEST 2008 @ Meier Skatepark w/Inhale Exhale, Once Nothing, Here I Come Falling, Kingston Falls + more!
(May 25 - June 7 w/ Kingston Falls & This or The Apocolypse)
May 25 - South Bend, IN @ The Underground
May 26 - Terre Haute, IN @ The THM Venue
May 27 - Evansville, IN @ Boney Jones
May 28 - Dewey, IL @ The Shed
May 31 - Spencer, IA @ New Life Worship Center
June 1 - Buffalo, MN @ The Vault
June 2 - Duluth, MN @ The Herman Town Church
June 3 - Fargo, ND @ The Aquarium
June 4 - Bismarck, ND @ The Light Club
June 5 - Grand Rapids, MN @ The Light Club
June 6 - Alexandria, MN @ Club 1
June 7 - Willmar, MN @ The Warehouse
June 30 - Bushnell, IL - CORNERSTONE FESTIVAL @ The Phoenix Generator Stage 7:15pm
Jul 3 - Bushnell, Illinois @ CORNERSTONE FESTIVAL: The Underground Stage (FACEDOWN NIGHT)
July 19 - Willmar, MN - SONSHINE FESTIVAL @ HM Stage w/As I Lay Dying, Maylene & The Sons of Disaster & more

Metallica is up to something. Seriously, they are up to something, but does anyone know what? Their latest effort to get more “with it” is to allow their fans instant gratification, but what is it exactly?
Apparently a new album is in the works, and you can be the first one to hear it, or maybe you’ll see a video of it…or maybe they’ll show a video, or maybe their therapist is going to jump in and write lyrics for them…
maybe it’s nothing, maybe it’s something….
Whatever the case is, Metallica has to step up their game, because a lot of fans are waiting to see if they are going to continue to suck.
Here’s the latest…….are you in? Mission:Metallica is live.

It’s not secret that Iron Maiden has been one of the front runners in Metal music for a long time now. While other people int he metal genre (metallica) have been known to get old and stale, and hire shrinks to write lyrics for them, we can trust that Iron Maiden is still kicking out the jams.

With this latest collaboration with Vans shoes, they bring another relic alive, and look to crossover their appeal for music and culture with reckless abandon. These shoes will hit stores roughly around “Holiday 08″ and are already the talk of metal maniacs worldwide.
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The Melvins have announced a new album set for release on July 8th, 2008. The album entitled “Nude With Boots” will feature 11 new tracks from the band, consisting of the members that recorded their last disc released in 2006. The band will also be headed out on a full blown promotional tour in support of the album. The tourdates are yet to be announced, but the album should rock hard.

Metal band Obituary had to cancel their upcoming tour. In a message from the band, they have cited that it was due to difficulties outside of their control. Translation: Metal doesn’t pay the bills.

Christian Metal Act, Soul Embraced, have decided to set up a mini-tour hitting some hot spots. Here are the dates:
Soul Embraced has lined up a handful of April tour dates. Here’s the latest:
4/5 Little Rock, AR @ Vinos
4/10 Tulsa, OK @ The Pinkeye
4/11 Okmulgee, OK @ The Aim
4/12 Wichita, KS @ Eagles Lodge
4/13 Plano, TX @ Rock Steady
4/16 San Antonio, TX @ The Underground
4/17 Mission, TX @ Smokin Aces
The band has recently been brought back together after the recent re-grouping of the band Living Sacrifice. Stay tuned for more news from the metal world.