Afro-Punk's Blog Posts Tagged 'Metal' (20)

Straight Line Stitch Tour Schedule: Do They Ever Stop?!

Since touring life is notoriously exhausting, we have no idea how metal band Straight Line Stitch does it. They always seem to be on the road. By the time they finish a tour, they already have another one planned. Check their schedule below if you don't believe us, and be sure to catch them when they come to your city. Alexis Brown and her…

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Added by Afro-Punk on April 18, 2012 at 8:41am — 3 Comments

Interview + Show Review: Metal Band Straight Line Stitch Rocks Towson, MD

Alexis Brown and her bandmates of Straight Line Stitch have been touring consistently and we hope to see them play the Afro-punk Festival soon! AP contributor Olivia Haynes caught up with the metal band when they rocked Towson, MD on March 10. Below you'll find her review of the show, a few phone pics, and an interview with the artists. Here we go!…

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Added by Afro-Punk on March 23, 2012 at 7:00am — 9 Comments

Free Downloads: Tracks From The Upcoming 'Fuck Rockstars' Vol.3 AP Compilation!

We were compiling a 'Fuck Rockstars" Vol.3 compilation around the AP Festival, and due to the cancellation we weren't able to get it out. So we thought we'd let you hear tracks from the album for the next few weeks! Now we'd love you to comment and share and be as supportive as possible. :) We'll reveal the tracks one by one, stay tuned to this page!

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Added by Afro-Punk on November 22, 2011 at 5:00pm — 11 Comments

AP Member Vim Crony Directing New Hirax Video!

We told you about Afropunk.com member Vim Crony's comics. Well Vim also directs videos, among other things. His latest project: thrash metal band Hirax' new video 'Broken Neck'! To tease you, here's some behind-the-scenes footage of what seems to be a fun shoot. Congrats… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on October 28, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments

LISTEN: Straight Line Stitch Cover Sepultura's 'Attitude'

Alexis Brown and her bandmates of metal group Straight Line Stitch have a lot of balls, to decide to cover Sepultura's track 'Attitude'. And you know what, it sounds pretty damn good. Not for the faint of heart though. It's real hard-hitting and might make you fall of you chair, you've been warned. Check it out below and let us know what you think. Catch Straight Line Stitch live this summer at the… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on June 3, 2011 at 7:00pm — 5 Comments

AP Quickie: 24-7 Spyz Announce Reunion Show In New York!

Is it Christmas or sumthin'? Classic Rock/Funk band 24-7 Spyz announced a reunion show for August in New York, featuring current and former members such as Jimi Hazel, Rick Skatore, Jeff Brodnax, Joel Maitoza and Tobias Ralph. If you're an old-school metal/punk/funk head, you know what we're talking about! Looking forward to a bad-ass show. By the way, we recently published an interview with vocalist Jeff Brodnax . Click… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on May 9, 2011 at 6:30pm — 2 Comments

FREE DOWNLOAD: Metal/Hip-Hop Band A Broken Code's Album 'Retribution For The Afflicted'

AP members, NYC-based band A Broken Code have a little surprise for you to kick off your weekend. If you can handle some hard-hitting Metal/Hip-Hop, download their full album 'Retribution For The Afflicted' right HERE. Yes sir! Conscious lyrics and intense sounds to blast on your sound system. Preview some of the tracks in the player below… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on April 22, 2011 at 3:30pm — 4 Comments

FREE DOWNLOAD: 'Moses' by Metal/Hip-Hop Band A Broken Code

A Broken Code have been members of the AP community for a hot minute now. Here's one of their tracks, 'Moses' (free download below), showcasing their blend of hip-hop and metal. They cite Rage Against The Machine, Anthrax and Public Enemy as some of their influences. How do you like it?

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Added by Afro-Punk on April 1, 2011 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

Hell Yeah! Metal Band Straight Line Stitch's New Album 'The Fight Of Our Lives' + Tour Dates

Metal band Straight Line Stitch is on a roll. After touring their asses off and releasing hot singles and videos, they are now releasing their second full-length album 'The Fight Of Our Lives'. The record was produced by Johnny K (Sevendust, Disturbed). Kudos to singer/screamer Alexis Brown and her bandmates Seth Thacker (guitar), Jason White (bass), Kanky Lora (drums) and Kris Norris (guitar). Watch the video for… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on March 25, 2011 at 4:27pm — 7 Comments

AP Quickie: Kenyan Metal Band Last Year's Tragedy's New Single 'A Tribute to Anarchy'

Remember Last Year's Tragedy? They're a metal band based in Nairobi, Kenya. Their new single 'A Tribute to Anarchy' is more on the hardcore side than the previous one ('6 Hours'), and we say they ain't half bad! Don't let the long-ass intro scare ya, the song starts at about 1'30. Watchu think? Listen to both tracks and more below, and download '6 Hours' for free.…

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Added by Afro-Punk on March 21, 2011 at 5:30pm — 3 Comments

AP Quickie: Metal Band Oceano On Tour (Again!) + Featured In Video Game 'Rock Band'

Brutal metal band Oceano will back on the road March 31st to May 11th for the 'Names Mean Nothing' tour (with fellow bands Carnifex, Within The Ruins, and The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza). Click here for the schedule (numerous dates around the US + Canada).

In other news, you can also download their track 'District Of Misery' for Xbox video game 'Rock Band'… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on February 16, 2011 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

New Music From Rising Metal Band Straight Line Stitch: 'Conversion'

By now, you know metal band Straight Line Stitch is on our radar. They definitely have huge potential and are creating a buzz around the release of their album 'Fight Of Our Lives', due out in March 2011. Their new single 'Conversion' will give you an idea of what they have in store for you, combining front woman Alexis Brown's singing and screaming. And as we've told you, they're also gearing up for a bunch of U.S. tour dates, catch them when they come to your city! Listen to the… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on January 28, 2011 at 3:30pm — 3 Comments

Straight Line Stitch Back On The Road To Rock Your Pants Off (U.S. Tour)

Bad-ass singer/screamer Alexis Brown and her bandmates are back at it! Although they just completed a pretty extensive tour last month, they're gearing up for 30 more U.S. dates (+ 1 stop in Canada). We're still expecting them to release an album in the coming months. They've been spotted working with producers such as Johnny K (Sevendust, 3 Doors Down). Definitely one of the metal bands… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on January 10, 2011 at 2:00pm — 12 Comments

Oceano Spreads The Contagion To The West Coast

Chicago hardcore band Oceano is still touring in promotion of their brutal album 'Contagion'. They're about to hit the West Coast (US) with the 15-date 'Contaminating The Coast Tour', visiting cities in California, Arizona, Utah, Nevada and Idaho. Oceano is joined on the bill by bands For The Fallen Dreams, Upon A Burning Body, The Great Commission. Click HERE for full schedule and… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on January 5, 2011 at 3:30pm — 3 Comments

FREE DOWNLOAD: '6 Hours' By Kenyan Metal Band Last Year's Tragedy

What better way to celebrate the holidays than a free download from a Kenyan metal band, huh? Yeah, we can't find one either. Remember when we told you that the rock scene was vibrant in Nairobi? One of the band's we introduced you to back then was Last Year's Tragedy. They released a new track, '6 Hours' (an 'ode to the broken-hearted') and decided to offer it as a free download… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on December 24, 2010 at 5:30pm — 4 Comments

King's X's "Live Love In London" DVD

If you have a taste for soulful and funky metal, you might wanna check out King's X's new Live DVD, "Live Love In London". During its nearly 30 years of existence, the band has had people talking about whether or not they make "Christian Rock" (they say they don't), about frontman Dug Pinnick's being gay (yes, he already said he is, so what?). What's more interesting is their progressive metal sound influenced by gospel, blues and much… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on November 29, 2010 at 4:50pm — 2 Comments

Metal Band Straight Line Stitch Kicking Ass On The Road & In The Studio!

In the often male-centered world of metal, it rocks to see a woman kick some ass, and that's just what Straight Line Stitch lead singer Alexis Brown is doing! The versatile front-woman definitely commands attention whether she's screaming or singing, as you can see in the videos below. The band announced an extensive U.S. tour (most of the dates are part of fellow metal band Soulfly's upcoming tour). We're also hearing that they're recording an album, with producers including… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on November 3, 2010 at 12:30pm — 10 Comments

Anti Sacrilegious Metal Band, The Crimson Armada, goes on tour!

Heavy metal heads who aren't so into the sacrilegious aspect that tends to trail closely behind the music and culture, check out The Crimson Armada, who kick off their 32-day U.S. tour this week as part of the The Monument Tour. The Ohio band formed in 2007 and says they go beyond just playing metal by "paying tribute to various forms of the heavy style combining…

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Added by Afro-Punk on October 27, 2010 at 3:49pm — 2 Comments

Hardcore Metal Band Oceano's "Corruptour" To Hit 40 U.S. Cities!

We told you a few weeks ago about hardcore metal band Oceano's upcoming album. Now the group is embarking on a national U.S. tour starting tomorrow in Fort Lauderdale, FL. And a few weeks after their song 'Precursor To Enslavement', a new track, 'Weaponized', has just been revealed, showcasing the brutal sound we can… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on October 1, 2010 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

Metal Band Oceano Keeps It Hardcore With New Track, Album

Chicago-based hardcore band Oceano is back with a new record, and has released the track 'Precursor To Enslavement' to give us a taste of what to expect from the album (listen below). The group promises a sound "more intense and devastating than ever before". We believe them, and if that's not enough, you'll also be automatically entered to win an iPAD if you pre-order the album 'Contagion' here. Check… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on September 13, 2010 at 2:00pm — 4 Comments