Didn't know Candlemass had any new stuff out.
Yep, and its very good. Not surprising since everything they've ever done is excellent. Sad to say that it will be their last studio album, at least that's the last I heard. But they said they will continue to play live. So I have to see them at least once one of these years.
In other news I've pretty much convinced my self I will be attending Desertfest in London in late April. I got the money for the plane ticket and have 4 1/2 months to save for spending money. Shouldn't be much of a problem as I have a job with decent hours and don't have rent or bills to pay. This will kind of mean I have to be steady with other shows I attend but I will still go to a few. I got a place lined up stay too so just gotta figure out logistics in my 5300 mile journey.
Pentagram, Dozer, Pagan Alter, Wo-Fat and Ramesses top the list of must sees with Pentagram being #1 considering they are I believe the FIRST state side metal band. (1970, but first album didn't come out till 85') but Bobby Liebling is probably one of the greatest lyricist of all time. Its amazing hes held up. If they are anything like Saint Vitus live, that will be worth it all by itself.
Anyways, I want to hook you all up with possibly the greatest little free compilation ever. 61 songs, 61 bands and its all good. Seriously good, and its all underground honest to god real ****. I was familiar with a few of the names, but for the most part all new. Just follow the BANDCAMP link at the bottom of the list to Download. So many great sounds. Its more of a Hardrock thing but plenty of heavy metal influence chugging riffs, some gnarly vocals and over all so much better then a lot of the new metal coming out.
Best thing ever.