Voivod

The early 21st century saw Pantera singer Phil Anselmo launch several side projects, including Superjoint Ritual. The latter group is comprised of guitarists Jim Bower (ex-Down, Eyehategod) and Kevin Bond (ex-Eyehategod, Floodgate), drummer Joseph Fazzio (ex-Eyehategod), with none other than Hank Williams III on bass . May of 2002 saw the release of the quintet's debut, Use Once and Destroy, an album that reflected such influences as Black Flag, Righteous Pigs, Celtic Frost, and Voivod, among others.

A riddle wrapped in an enigma dressed up in leather and studs, Germany's Mekong Delta perplexed the heavy metal world both by playing an unconventional brand of progressive thrash and by keeping the identities of the bandmembers secret for the first five years of a career starting in 1987…

This compilation features more cool metal bands from Noise Records, just like the first Doomsday News compilation. Some of the songs are technical (from Watchtower, Midas Touch and Deathrow), filled with intricate rhythms and time changes…

The rock journeyman finally releases his solo debut. It’s just over a decade since Jason Newsted called time on his 15 years with Metallica, a gig he landed after the tragic death of original bassist Cliff Burton. Since then he’s become one of the most prolific players on the circuit, including stints with Ozzy Osbourne and thrash legends Voivod. Jason ‘New Kid’ is 50 now, and Heavy Metal Music – there’s some statement of intent – is as solid as his lengthy CV would lead you to expect.Its chugging riffery and Newsted’s near-spoken growl pinpoint largely legacy influences – the nu metal crowd might find it a little too trad. But at its best, as on the churning …As the Crow Flies, or on the crunching, Sabbath slowburn of Futurereality, it’s a blast, and his sure-footed backing (including Staind guitarist Mike Mushok) play up a storm. Hugely likeable, highly recommended.