Best of… shit you've (probably) never heard of before Vol. 3

It’s the third day in a row that I’m bringing you metal acts you haven’t heard of before.

In numero uno and dos, I mainly showed you bands that aren’t active anymore (with the noteable exceptions of Wulfgar and Necroid) but this time I want to bring you closer to some bands that haven’t formed too long ago and aren’t being covered on the main metalsites I know, be it because they’re not signed to a big label or whatever.

Let’s just get right into it after the jump.

Epica make way to the UK

“Epic” Scandinavian female-fronted symphonic Metallers (God, more Scandinavian female-fronted symphonic bands?) Epica have announced some UK tour dates for next year.

Read the dates after the jump to find out which towns to avoid and when.

Crowbar's severed hand

Crowbar is this site’s favorite tool. Why? Because crowbar’s a good measurement of a daily dose of metal to beat people over head with. The band Crowbar is not bad either, they’re just as metal, and they serve the same purpose. They have a new album, “Sever the Wicked Hand,” coming out on February 8th, 2011. Make the jump to see some album artwork and fan footage of a new song being performed.

Severed Fifth's campaign

No, the band hasn’t joined any political party, and this has nothing to do with any elections… As it has been announced on their website, Severed Fifth are campaigning to make a professional studio recording. And they need your help. In return, the band promises to keep the music free, and depending on your level of input, you get something in return. Read on for details.

Best of… shit you've (probably) never heard of before Vol. 2

Everything successful needs a second part, which is almost always worse than the first part but someone just needs to cash in.

Here’s the problem: I’m not getting paid for this, therefore I don’t do this because of cashing in but honest interest though. And this is why we’re not getting worse here, it only gets better.

If you haven’t read the first part of me covering unknown metal acts, well, shoot yourself or just go and read it now. And then come back and read this one. And then read the rest of the site. And come back daily. And tell your friends about us. And your grandma.

Just make the fucking jump already.