Dead Earth Politics

GWAR-B-Q returning in 2015 w/ Descendents, Down, Dickies, Goatwhore & more (initial lineup)

GWAR, who were just in NYC for the Empire Records 20th anniversary, will be putting on another installment of their annual GWAR-B-Q this y…

2015 SXSW metal roundup: KEN mode, Power Trip, Coliseum, Full of Hell, Mantar, Royal Thunder, Weedeater & more

As you probably know, there’s thousands of artists to see at SXSW across several genres. For those seeking out the metal at SXSW 2015, here’s a roundup of highlights: We’ve got some heavy bands playing the three FREE BrooklynVegan day parties at Red 7, which happen on the 6th & Red River venue’s two stages on Thursday, Friday and Saturday…

Housecore Horror Festival expands lineup (Danzig/Samhain, Neurosis, Decapitated, Lustmord & more)

Phil Anselmo’s Housecore Horror Film Fest returns to Austin from October 23-26 at Austin, and since we last spoke the lineup was expanded to include a headline performance from both Danzig and his reunited band Samhain (who have other dates including NYC), as well as Neurosis (also playing Maryland Deathfest), Decapitated, Lustmord, King Parrot, Hobbs’ Angel of Death, comedian Brian Posehn and more…

SXSW 2014 announces third round of showcasing artists

The 2014 SXSW Festival is coming up soon — March 11 – 16 in Austin, Texas — and they’ve just announced the third round of showcasing bands which is a massive update…

Pig Destroyer adds bassist after 16 years without one; debuting new lineup at Housecore Horror fest

Pig Destroyer has been a band since 1997. That’s a long time; some of you reading this were probably born that year. During that 16-year run, various members have come and gone — the band has had four drummers (if you count Municipal Waste/Burnt By the Sun drummer Dave Witte’s brief stint) and three samples/electronics folk, but never once have Pig Destroyer included a bassist in their ranks…