The Ministry of Metal

On this weeks episode of The Ministry of Metal, courtesy of the amazing team at HEAVY Magazine, Metal V gives you a bunch of new, single heavy releases courtesy of the fine folks at Nuclear Blast & SharpTone Records. Tonight you'll hear new tracks from RED SUN RISING, Diablo Blvd., ALAZKA, Savage Hands. Memoriam UK & Anthrax.
Then later on Metal V delves into the topic of women in metal and plays new releases from Follow The Cipher and Epica and delves further into his thoughts and versatility of incredible, bands long departed and fronted by some amazing women who still after years of disbandenment, still shine and hold a torch well above those trying to replicate influences past. The Likes of DORO, theGathering, The 3rd and the Mortal and Karyn Krol-Tiso and her former band Crisis.
Also for your listening pleasure amongst the above you'll hear, Slugdge, Machine Head, Pain of Salvation, Stabbing Westward, Jinjer, Korn, Deathwhite, Nevermore and to end our evening Opeth
Make no mistake listeners, tonights episode is full of mood and reflection and one which the songs have been carefully chosen to strip your soul and rebuild it anew, better and with more clarity than yesterday!
I really hope you enjoy tonights episode Brutal Brothers & Sinister Sisters
Stay Safe but most importantly STAY BRUTAL
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PODCAST - The Ministry Of Metal Powered by Utopia Records "The Ministry of Metal" is a fortnightly podcast that brings a diverse and eclectic range of new, and not so new & metal music. Powered by Utopia Records.

When a debut album from a band the likes of Deathwhite does things to you, what's the best way to express it? Via seemingly poignant words read at HEAVY Magazine. Thank you so much for sharing, it means a lot. Check out Deathwhite's incredible song and film clip - "Dreaming the Inverse" here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lByzo3UZzOg

DEATHWHITE 'For a Black Tomorrow' BAND NAME: DEATHWHITE ALBUM TITLE: For A Black Tomorrow STAR RATING: ORDER YOURS HERE: https://deathwhite.bandcamp.com/album/for-a-black-tomorrow RELEASE DATE: 23rd February 2018 RECORD LABEL: Seasons of Mist VIDEO CLIP: As a lover of heavy and extreme music, I am always waiting for something new an...

On tonight's episode of The Ministry of Metal courtesy of the amazing metal family at HEAVY Magazine we feature some cracking new releases, first of which being from the long awaited and much anticipated new Dimmu Borgir album 'Eonian' and the track "Interdimensional Summit". A couple of AMAZING tracks from criminally unknown British band Slugdge from their album Esoteric Malacology. Not to mention new songs from Parkway Drive & A Perfect Circle.
Also included you'll hear Sydney band Polaris, a little mention of a new live release Messe Noir courtesy of BEHEMOTH!. And on top of all that Metal V will talk upcoming tours and play bands hitting Aussie shores in the coming months.
Ihsahn -Official-, Steel Panther and also Cradle of Filth
Featured also you will hear Winds of Plague, Carcass, Borknagar, Obituary, Benighted, Destroyer 666, Ghost, Deafheaven, Type O Negative & lastly the amazing My Dying Bride
Enjoy the show my Brutal Brothers & Sinister Sisters
Stay Safe but most importantly, STAY BRUTAL!
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If you are in a band or know of people that are in a heavy band and would like to get some airplay on the Ministry of Metal, email me at:
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PODCAST - The Ministry Of Metal Powered by Utopia Records "The Ministry of Metal" is a fortnightly podcast that brings a diverse and eclectic range of new, and not so new & metal music. Powered by Utopia Records.

On tonights episode of The Ministry of Metal, of course there is an abundance of incredible upcoming new releases for Metal V's Brutal Brothers & Sinister Sisters to wrap the heavy loving ears around.
The likes of old school kings of death metal Morbid Angel, Norway's and their new album Currents. The first new song in four years from progressive gods Cynic.
We then launch into the latest unrelenting album Choosing Mental Illness as a Virtue from Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals.
Mysterious Ukranian black metal masters Drudkh (Official) and their March release They Often See Dreams About The Spring and then there's an early first contender entry for Metal V's top ten albums of the year for 2018 and Deathwhite and their debut album For A Black Tomorrow.
And that's just new releases, in between all that I play a little Meshuggah. Jinjer, Galactic Empire, Devin Townsend and the DTP plus a ton more including also... The Black Dahlia Murder, Twelve Foot Ninja,, Mastodon, Code Orange, Origin and the amazing Alice in Chains
So, nestle your heads into your pillows, car seat or wherever you enjoy losing yourselves in The Ministry of Metal and enjoy this weeks show.
Stay Safe but most imprtantly STAY BRUTAL
Cheers,
Metal V
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PODCAST - The Ministry Of Metal Powered by Utopia Records "The Ministry of Metal" is a fortnightly podcast that brings a diverse and eclectic range of new, and not so new & metal music. Powered by Utopia Records.

Finally, the first Ministry of Metal for 2018 is now live and features some of the finest and criminally undiscovered bands and albums by me for 2017 such as Trivium, HATEOFFICIAL, Pain of Salvation and the sheer brilliance of Akercocke.
As for new releases we address the elephant in the room that is the brand new Machine Head and 'Catharsis'
We drink happily alongside Zakk Wilde and his Black Label Society and 'Grimmest Hits'. Plus we delve deep in the chaos and utter magnificence that is Australia's own PORTAL and their crushing display 'ION' and we happily invite WATAIN into the Ministry of Metal family thanks to 'Trident Wolf Eclipse.
And that's not all Brutal Brothers & Sinister Sisters also heard tonight is BLOOD DUSTER OFFICIAL, Cattle Decapitation Australian Tour February 2018 w/ Psycroptic, Corrosion Of Conformity, Shining, Akercocke, Devin Townsend and The Dillinger Escape Plan
Metal V hopes you love the show
Stay Safe but most importanly Stay Brutal

PODCAST - The Ministry Of Metal Powered by Utopia Records "The Ministry of Metal" is a fortnightly podcast that brings a diverse and eclectic range of new, and not so new & metal music. Powered by Utopia Records.

Ok, So, I have waited this long to finally post my 2017 Top 10 albums for the year and also worthy contenders as such. Both can be found on the Heavy Mag site or through their Podcast link below
So, before the first show for 2018 is aired here is the most important heavy top albums of 2017 as chosen by me:

Honourable top albums are:
Life Of Agony Famiglia - A Place Where There’s No More Pain
VUUR - In This Moment We Are Free - Cities
King Parrot - Ugly Produce
Code Orange - Forever
Chelsea Wolfe - Hiss Spun
Pyrrhon - What Passes For Survival
Cradle of Filth - Cryptoriania
Benighted - Necrobreed
Dying Fetus - Wrong One To F**k With
SEPTICFLESH-official- - Codex Omega
Archspire - Relentless Mutation
Body Count - Bloodlust

TOP TEN SONGS FOR 2017:
(Equal First) Igorrr - ieuD & Houmous
Caligula's Horse - Dream The Dead
Jesper Binzer - Planet Blue
Mastodon - Steambreather
Anathema - Endless Ways
Stone Sour - Song #3 (Acoustic Version)
Blunt Shovel - Tongue Hung Pinata
ARCHITECTS - Doomsday
Thy Art Is Murder - Slaves Beyond Death
Ocean Grove - Stratosphere Love

And now for the...Ministry of Metal Top 10 for 2017

10 - Ocean Grove - THE RHAPSODY TAPES
9 - Perturbator - NEW MODEL
8 - 36 Crazyfists - LANTERNS
7 - Thy Art Is Murder - DEAR DESOLATION
6 - Anathema - THE OPTIMIST
5 - Jesper Binzer - DYING IS EASY
4 - Caligula's Horse - IN BLOOM
3 - Mastodon - EMPEROR OF SAND
2 - Blunt Shovel - GET IN THE GROUND
(AND NUMBER 1 IS?)
1 - Igorrr - SAVAGE SINUSOID

PODCAST - The Ministry Of Metal Powered by Utopia Records "The Ministry of Metal" is a fortnightly podcast that brings a diverse and eclectic range of new, and not so new & metal music. Powered by Utopia Records.

Episodes 23 & 24, my Top albums, Top ten songs and Top ten albums for 2017 are now live ready to be consumed and devoured for your love, respect and or criticisms.
This week I will not be tagging any bands as I would prefer you, my amazing Brutal Brothers and Sinister Sisters to delve straight in and listen to the two shows I have painstakingly created and uploaded for your listening pleasure
Enjoy
Yours in all things heavy
Metal V
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https://heavymag.com.au/podcasts/ministry-of-metal/

PODCAST - The Ministry Of Metal Powered by Utopia Records "The Ministry of Metal" is a fortnightly podcast that brings a diverse and eclectic range of new, and not so new & metal music. Powered by Utopia Records.

Metal V’s home office, 3:30am and cracking a bottle of well rested 2009 Shiraz to celebrate the top three of his favourite top ten heavy albums of 2017.
I hope my Brutal Brothers and Sinister Sisters enjoy the two shows as much as he loved bringing them to you all.
The podcast of the 2 parts will be available tomorrow...Watch this space
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