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Deathcore was a defining force of the 2000s metal scene. While polarizing at the time, it’s gained more respect in recent years through a new era of the genre. Still, the origins of the genre were filled with great releases that stand strong over a decade later.  While bands used to fight against metal elitists […]

Remember that party metal band Dr. Acula who lifted several of their song titles from R.L. Stine's Goosebumps books and probably set records with the amount of lineup changes they had over the years? Apart from selling off old merch online and various members moving on to other endeavors, they haven't really been active as […]

Dr. Acula have launched a stream of “Ironic Enclosure.” Find it here. It's from the band's new album Nation, due out June 19 via Victory.

Modern Day Escape kick off a headlining tour this week in support of their new album, Under The Gun. Dr. Acula, the Bunny The Bear and From Atlantis will support. 6/07/2012 Fullerton, CA @ Riff Haus 6/08/2012 Las Vegas, NV @ The Junkyard at 702 6/09/2012 Bakersfield, CA @ Scrambler Park (Rock n’ Roots Festival) […]

Dr. Acula has released a teaser video for their new album Nation, due out June 19 via Victory. Check it out below.

Earlier this month we opened up discussion on the benefits and drawbacks of “offensive” band merch. There was a lot of great discussion among our readers, and we began reaching out to bands known for their provocative merch for comments on the issue. Here's the third, from Dr. Acula guitarist Ricky Ostolaza (left). The first, […]

Dr. Acula (Victory Records) have posted a cover of Wiz Khalifa's “No Sleep.” Listen below and let your opinion be heard in the comments.

Dr. Acula Slander   Long Island sextet Dr. Acula have come a long way since the “party grind” of Below Me and The Social Event Of The Century. Their music is slower and heavier now, moving into the chest-beating deathcore territory of Emmure, the Acacia Strain and Chelsea Grin. The movie and TV dialogue samples […]