Tag Archives: France

Metal Review: C.R.O.W.N. | Psychurgy (2013)

June 14, 2013   Mike   No comments

Off the heels of their debut EP, “The One,” French expermiental sludge metal duo C.R.O.W.N. is right back with “Psychurgy,” a 59-minute wall of sound that is about as heavy as anything out there today. C.R.O.W.N. is actually a tough band to pin down to one specific genre. They are very experimental and use elements

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Svart Crown Streaming In Utero: A Place of Hatred and Threat

March 24, 2013   Mike   No comments

French black/death metal band Svart Crown is streaming In Utero: A Place of Hatred and Threat off of their upcoming release, “Profane,” which I a jamming to lately. The album will be released in North America on May 21, 2013 and on April 22, 2013 in Europe via Listenable Records. The album artwork was made

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Alcest Send an Update on the New Album and Announce a Guest Vocalist

January 14, 2013   Mike   No comments

French ambient black metal powerhouse Alcest have announced that British guitarist and vocalist Neil Halstead (Slowdive, Mojave 3) will do guest vocals on the new album. They also announced that they will start recording in March. Neige posted the following: “It is a great honor for me to reveal the second guest that will do

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Gojira Will Tour Europe With Klone and Trepalium

September 21, 2012   Mike   No comments

A French trio of bands will be embarking on a month-long tour throughout Europe in October/November. Gojira will be headlining with support from Klone and Trepalium. The tour kicks off on October 27th in Oslo, Norway, and will end on November 28th in Lausanne, Switzerland. Gojira will be touring in support of their newest album

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Metal Review: Blacklodge – MachinatioN (2012)

August 16, 2012   Mike   No comments

Hailing from Villard-de-Lans, France, MachinatioN is Blacklodge’s fourth full-length album, but my introduction to this band. Seeing as though I have been into French metal a lot these days, I am surprised that I have not come across Blacklodge. Blacklodge’s sound is somewhat original as they are are merging a classic black metal sound with

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Metal Review: Gojira – L’Enfant Sauvage (2012)

August 02, 2012   Mike   1 Comment

It is hard to believe that it has been nearly 4 years since Gojira’s last release, The Way of all Flesh, but it has. I know that I was not the only with serious anticipation for this French outfit’s latest release, L’Enfant Sauvage, and I think that most of their fans will be all over

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Katatonia Announce European Tour With Alcest and Junius

July 13, 2012   Mike   No comments

I like me some Katatonia, but you know that I love French black metal band Alcest. Swedish band Katatonia have announced dates for an extensive European tour in November/December in support of their forthcoming 9th album Dead End Kings, which will hit stores in Europe on August 27th and North America on 28th August through

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Gojira: Entire New Album L’Enfant Sauvage Streaming Online

June 20, 2012   Mike   No comments

L’Enfant Sauvage, the new album from French metal giants Gojira has been made available for streaming online in its entirety here. The album will soon hit the stores on June 25th in Europe and one day later in North America via Roadrunner Records, but you have the opportunity to listen to it now. Please upgrade

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Alcest: New Video Online for Les Voyages De L’Âme

May 18, 2012   Mike   No comments

I cannot say enough about French black metal/melodic act Alcest. They are one of the most melodic bands out there. If you have not had the chance to check them out, you should. They are along the lines of Agalloch. Les Voyages De L’Âme is the second Alcest video, and comes off the band’s latest

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French Trailer For [REC] 3 Genesis

February 20, 2012   Mike   No comments

Paco Plaza’s [REC] 3 Genesis is gearing up to open in Spain on March 30th, and will hit HD VOD here in the States sometime thereafter going through the 2012 festival circuit. In the meantime, here is the French trailer for the film. Magnolia Pictures owns theatrical rights, again, with Sony Home Entertainment planning to

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