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BRKN LOVE, the brainchild of 21-year-old Toronto native Justin Benlolo, released their self-titled debut today, February 14, via Spinefarm Records. The album, produced by Joel Hamilton (Highly Suspect, Pretty Lights), was recorded live to tape, preserving a raw and real feeling in the riffing tempered by relatable and emotional lyrics. BRKN LOVE is available here. The band has just premiered the video for "Flies in the Honey"  "At the end of our last tour, we hauled our … Read More →

Sweden’s hottest metal export is just finishing their European arena tour with SABATON and are ready to present a very special Valentine’s Day gift: AMARANTHE spice up the day with a brand-new song featuring Angela Gossow, the former singer of ARCH ENEMY! "Do Or Die" shows AMARANTHE’s heavier side and comes with a dystopian horror video filmed in Spain, featuring Fardou Keuning's stunning creatures (https://www.fardoukeuning.com) Angela Gossow about the breathtaking collaboration … Read More →

Another Day's Armor premiered their official music video for their single "Underneath" today. "We wanted to go with a different approach for this song and music video. In a time where there is such an overflow of music and content being released the last thing we wanted to do is be predictable with our new product. The video is dark and maniacal but also depressing in a way due to the main character not knowing how to express his affection in a normal way" says Daemien Drake, vocalist of the … Read More →

HATEBREED Set To Perform at LAUNCH Music Conference and Festival on Saturday, May 2nd 2020 at Chameleon Club in Downtown Lancaster, PA LaunchMusicConference.com Event Being Held April 30-May 3, 2020 15+ Hours of Panels, One-on-One Industry Mentoring, 170+ Live Performances Across All Genres, on 12 Stages Over Three Nights Submit to perform, register to attend, and book your stay now … Read More →

Lutharö, from Hamilton, Canada announce they will be unleashing their sophomore EP “Wings of Agony” on March 27th and this release promises to be more innovative and imaginative than the last one. Lutharö stepped out of their comfort zone for this recording and they anticipate a solid reception from current and new fans. The band adds: "We are hoping to have a really good response from our fans. We want you all to be able to relate to the strong messages on this EP and find empowerment from … Read More →

PHIL X & THE DRILLS have announced UK tour dates in March, with Collateral confirmed as support. 3rd March Rescue Rooms, Nottingham 4th March The Fleece, Bristol 6th March The Underworld, Camden, London 7th March Rebellion, Manchester 9th March King Tuts, Glasgow 10th March The Caves, Edinburgh 11th March O2 Academy2 Liverpool 12th March O2 Academy3 Birmingham STREAM: Phil X & The Drills HERE PHIL X needs no introduction having been an integral full-time member of Bon … Read More →

British rock band Black Orchid Empire share their brand new single "Evergreen" along with a music video. It's the first single taken from the new studio album "Semaphore" which is scheduled to be released on June 12th, 2020 via Long Branch Records. "Semaphore" is available for pre-order here: blackorchidempire.lnk.to/semaphore Watch the video for "Evergreen" here: youtu.be/J_3PB1qpsFM Black Orchid Empire guitarist and singer Paul Visser about the new single: “Evergreen is one of our … Read More →

 Sextreme Disco band LORDS OF ACID will be making a hotly anticipate return to the US with the MAKE ACID GREAT AGAIN TOUR! Iconic founder PRAGA KHAN will be working double time warming up the dance floor as well as joining the chicanery alongside LOA fan favorites MARIEKE BRESSELEERES,DieTrich THRALL, and GALEN WALING, with guitar legend MARK GEMINI THWAITE and ASHLEY BAD adding to the debauchery. AESTHETIC PERFECTION and MXMS will round out the festivities! Launching March 13th in Los Angeles, … Read More →

OZZY OSBOURNE's 2020 North American "NO MORE TOURS 2" has unfortunately been cancelled to allow OSBOURNE to continue to recover from various health issues he has faced over the past year. This decision was made to accommodate fans who've been holding tickets for rescheduled shows and have been asked to change plans, some multiple times. Following promotional obligations for his new ORDINARY MAN album (out February 21), OSBOURNE will head to Europe for additional treatments. "I'm so … Read More →

Gothic-Disco legends MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULT have announced the upcoming release of Sinister Whisperz III: The Rykodisc Years, the third installment in their retrospective Sinister Whisperz series. The album features 19 previously unreleased mixes highlighting the band’s time on the Rykodisc label (1997 - 2007). The compilation includes songs from the LP’s A Crime For All Seasons, Dirty Little Secrets, Diamonds & Daggerz, Gay, Black & Married, The Resurrection Of Luna, and The … Read More →

INFECTED RAIN’s Lena Scissorhands Releases New Single & Official Video “All The Things She Said” (t.A.T.u. cover) feat. Nika Comet (Chase The Comet) Being with you has opened my eyes, could I ever believe such a perfect surprise? Two compelling voices of the modern metal scene unite in an emotional duet! Lena Scissorhands (INFECTED RAIN) has just revealed an energetic cover version of t.A.T.u.’s hit single, “All The Things She Said”, featuring guest vocals from Nika Comet … Read More →

    Pavement Entertainment (U.S.A) recording artists and Australia’s biggest sleaze rock band, Snake Bite Whisky will release the second video from their critically acclaimed debut album, “This Side Of Hell” on February the 12th. “Last Man Standing” was shot in their hometown of Brisbane, Australia and directed and edited by Kyel Golly of No One Network who previously directed the “Down In The Dirt” video the first video released of the album.   On choosing “Last Man … Read More →

Eclipse Records is thrilled to announce the signing of Past Five, an alternative metal band from Boras, Sweden to an exclusive, worldwide deal. The band recently wrapped recording with producer Christian Silver (Dragonforce, Arch Enemy, Soilwork) at the infamous StudioMega in Varberg, Sweden. The resulting EP entitled Detox is scheduled for release on May 8, 2020 via Eclipse Records. As a project started by band members in their teen years as an after-school hobby, Past Five has evolved into … Read More →

The legendary desert rock project driven by the unique creative force of guitarist and vocalist Chris Goss, MASTERS OF REALITY, return strong in the spring of 2020 with a series of European shows including festival appearances.  "Chris Goss has a voice like an angel. It lifts you up and carries you in to the deep, dark world view of Masters of Reality. Modern and classic, strange and familiar they sound like no other." — Josh Homme. Chris Goss formed MASTERS OF REALITY with Tim Harrington as a … Read More →

The cold fingers of "The Ghost Of Orion" reach out for the world to wrap it in desperate misery, heavy melodies and hopeless misery: MY DYING BRIDE release their new album on March 6th via Nuclear Blast. Today, the British kings of doom death metal release a lyric video for their new single "Tired Of Tears". Check the video here: https://youtu.be/sBEU0jZYohA The track has a particularly special meaning for frontman Aaron Stainthorpe, as he explains: "The track touches upon the most … Read More →

  The concert starts at 30:14...so fast forward to that point and then push play! “Laid to Rest" “Now You've Got Something to Die For" “Ruin" “Walk With Me in Hell" “Set to Fail" “Hourglass" “512" “Ghost Walking" “Checkmate” “Descending" “Contractor" Encore: “Omerta" LAMB OF GOD has also revealed a brand new single and video, “Checkmate,” from the band’s first release in five years and the first to feature new drummer Art Cruz. The self-titled Lamb Of God is due out May 8 … Read More →

70000TONS OF JAMMING FOR A CAUSE: Online Auction of Signed Dean Michael Schenker Standard Guitar for Charity For the tenth year in a row, 70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, took Heavy Metal fans on their dream vacation. Round X took place from January 7th-11th, 2020, and hosted 3000 Metalheads headbanging their way back to the place where it all began in 2011: the beautiful island of Cozumel, Mexico. With a strong connection to the International Heavy … Read More →

Polish extreme metal veterans VADER are proud to release the first single, "Shock And Awe", off their upcoming album entitled Solitude In Madness, which will be released in Spring 2020.Today, the band offer fans a first look at the album via a lyric video which can be seen, here: https://youtu.be/C1_SREPVPT0 VADER comments, "I am so excited to finally show everyone how the new album sounds!  'Shock And Awe' is the opening track of 'Solitude In Madness' and includes all that you would … Read More →

Perris Records and SteelCity announce March 20th, 2020 as the worldwide release date for the group’s new studio album, ‘Mach II'. Bandleader and guitarist Mike Floros states "While searching for a new record label to call our home, SteelCity was diligent in its quest. Our goal was to find someone with a worldwide distribution network, a strong belief in our music, and the dedication to share it with as many people as humanly possible.  One name was on the lips of everyone we spoke with and that … Read More →

Clutch announce the release of the new studio recording of the track “Spacegrass.” The single is the fifth in a series of new studio recordings that comprise the Weathermaker Vault Series. “Spacegrass” was first released on Clutch’s self-titled album in 1995, and it stands as one of the key tracks in Clutch’s catalog of songs. “The lyrics got their start originally from something Tim wrote, “ says Neil Fallon. “It involved a Dodge Swinger and Jesus. I added some words, and one of them was … Read More →

Last March, Whitechapel released their 7th full-length, The Valley, to critical acclaim, and toured the world in support of it. Today, the band has released three live videos, featuring tracks from The Valley,  Check out "Forgiveness Is Weakness", "Brimstone", and "When a Demon Defiles a Witch" now at: https://youtu.be/9yDzxPaw9O0 Mixed by David Castillo, mastered by Ted Jensen, produced once again by Mark Lewis (Cannibal Corpse, The Black Dahlia Murder), and featuring artwork by Branca … Read More →

Vio-lence/former Machine Head guitarist Phil Demmel has launched his new music umbrella ECHOES of RECKONING, encompassing his various solo projects and collaborations canvassing many genres: Thrash/groove/Rock/Acoustic and will see the first release this Friday 1/31 as “The Permanent Decay” (featuring Dave McClain, Brandon Schieppati and David Ellefson) will be available digitally on all formats, featuring cover art my Melody Myers (David Ellefson, Escape The Fate, Altitudes and Attitude). “I … Read More →

In the world of Rock, GILBY CLARKE needs no introduction. From crunching legendary chords on his beloved Gibson guitar in the stadiums with Guns N’ Roses, to getting down into the Snakepit to with his GNR buddy Slash, gracing our TV Screens on the widely watched rock reality show Rockstar: Supernova or creating pure, heartfelt rock music as a solo artist, GILBY CLARKE has done it all. Now Gilby has released his brand-new single ‘Rock n’ Roll Is Getting Louder’ via Golden Robot Records. ‘Rock … Read More →

The 1980s San Francisco Bay Area scene was a seismic moment in the world of metal and part of that moment was Heathen. “The Evolution of Chaos” was originally released back in January 2010, marking the band's first album of new material in 18 years. It saw them ride a wave of the resurgent thrash scene. Heathen return 31st January, 2020 with the 10th Anniversary remastered reissue of “The Evolution of Chaos” via Mascot Records. The release will be available on CD/DVD, 2LP and digitally with a … Read More →

Rock’n’Roll is a trip, not a destination…we all know how the saying goes!! To that end, 2020 will see The Dead Daisies continue on their journey with new music, performances and adventures. The band’s 2020 Global Tour will kick off in style with a massive European Summer jaunt -- the first string of dates being a combination of arena and amphitheatre shows with both Judas Priest & Foreigner, performing at some of the most famous and coveted festivals such as Graspop Belgium and Hellfest … Read More →

FATAL OPERA FEATURING LATE MEGADETH DRUMMER GAR SAMUELSON, AND BROTHER STEW SAMUELSON, PREPARES TO RELEASE THIRD ALBUM FATAL OPERA III, WITH TRACK “THE RAVEN” REUNITING ¾ OF CLASSIC MEGADETH LINEUP.DRUMMER GAR SAMUELSON, AND BROTHER STEW SAMUELSON, PREPARES TO RELEASE THIRD ALBUM FATAL OPERA III, WITH TRACK “THE RAVEN” REUNITING ¾ OF CLASSIC MEGADETH LINEUP. 1/27/20 FATAL OPERA the post-Megadeth … Read More →

CREMATORY remains Unbroken – a somber ode to transience, love and pain Prepare for an electrifying synergy of industrial harshness and dimness: German pioneers of European gothic metal, CREMATORY, have released their new single, “Unbroken”, off of their upcoming eponymous album, to be released via Napalm Records on March 6, 2020. Along with a flashing and energetic music video, the monarchs of the night enter their manifestation of autonomy with the second single and title track … Read More →

OZZY OSBOURNE CELEBRATES 'ORDINARY MAN' ALBUM RELEASE WITH WORLDWIDE TATTOO EVENT AND LOS ANGELES IN-STORE APPEARANCE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 GLOBAL TATTOO EVENT AND ALBUM LISTENING PARTY IN 50 MORE THAN CITIES AROUND THE WORLD, TO BE FOLLOWED BY IN-STORE SIGNING AT AMOEBA RECORDS IN HOLLYWOOD ON RELEASE DAY: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 On the eve of the release (February 20) of OZZY OSBOURNE's ORDINARY MAN (Epic Records), more than 50 cities around the world will host celebrations … Read More →

Reuters News has just posted the following headline and article, Exclusive: Justice Department anti-human trafficking grants prompt whistleblower complaint which you can read in full here: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-justice-grants-exclusive/exclusive-justice-department-anti-human-trafficking-grants-prompt-whistleblower-complaint-idUSKBN20425G The text highlighted in red below focuses on the parts of the controversy that deal with the "Hookers For Jesus" program that was founded by … Read More →

LAMB OF GOD has revealed a brand new single and video, “Checkmate,” from the band’s first release in five years and the first to feature new drummer Art Cruz. The self-titled Lamb Of God is due out May 8 via Epic Records. Watch “Checkmate” now at: http://lamb-of-god.com. “‘Checkmate’ brings together all the components of the LAMB OF GOD sound that we’ve been developing over the last two decades, but with the ambition and ferocity that comes with the start of a new chapter for … Read More →

The age of "Quadra" has begun: The Brazilian thrash metal masters SEPULTURA release their new gem today and mark the occasion with a stunning music video for their new single "Means To An End". Check the video here: https://youtu.be/TMLed7lL5CU Guitarist Andreas Kisser comments: "Sepulnation around the world the wait is over! 'Quadra' is out now!! It feels great to be here today with such a strong album in our hands, I cannot wait to see you all on the 'Quadra' World Tour. Thank you all … Read More →

It is with a very heavy leaden heart that CRADLE OF FILTH must announce the mutual departure of keyboardist Lindsay Schoolcraft from amidst the band’s ranks. Lindsay has been with the band for the last 7 years and in that time has been privy to a massive resurgence both on record and live, with CRADLE OF FILTH undertaking some of the most prolific touring in the band’s 28-year history, a feat that has indelibly been both (ultimately) rewarding and understandably exhausting at the same … Read More →

Last October saw progressive thrash/speed metal overlords EVIL INVADERS release their first live album via Napalm Records. Surge of Insanity - Live in Antwerp 2018 is the band's ultimate hometown takeover, taped at the Trix Zaal in 2018, and immortalizes their incredible high-octane live phenomenon in sound and vision. Today, EVIL INVADERS are sharing a brand new video for a very special song and metal anthem, a cover of the Venom classic “Witching Hour”! Says EVIL INVADERS frontman … Read More →

Two of the biggest bands in heavy metal – Megadeth and LAMB OF GOD – will be joining forces on a co-headline tour across North America this year, presented by SiriusXM. And to add to the firepower of this already formidable tour, Trivium and In Flames are joining, making this THE must-see heavy music package of the year. Tickets will go on general sale Friday, February 14 from livenation.com Megadeth, fueled by Dave Mustaine’s triumphant return to the stage following his diagnosis and … Read More →

Vocalist Robin McAuley (McAuley Schenker Group), guitarist Reb Beach (Winger, Whitesnake), bassist Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, The End Machine, ex-Dokken), and drummer Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr. Big) have joined forces in BLACK SWAN, a new band project signed to Frontiers Music Srl. Black Swan has unveiled a video for the track "Big Disaster." Watch it HERE: https://youtu.be/hNGOVHOHbGw Their debut album, “Shake The World,” will be released on February 14, 2020 on CD, LP, … Read More →

THUNDERMOTHER sign to AFM records, announced as main support band to ROSE TATTOO on their upcoming European tour. AFM Records is proud to announce the worldwide signing of this incredible act, only few hard rock bands of the newer generation have caused a great stir like THUNDERMOTHER! High Voltage Rock 'n' Roll – Thundermother from Stockholm are the breathing and living embodiment of rock ‘n’ roll. Founded in 2009 by guitar-heroine Filippa Nässil, the band started to rise steeply on the … Read More →

NEW ALBUM 2020 TO BE RELEASED THIS FALL 2020 PURCHASE TICKETS TO  "SAVE THE WORLD" 2020 U.S. TOUR HERE Powerhouse rock 'n' roll band FOZZY climb the Rock Radio Chart with "Nowhere To Run", which has just reached #10 on the chart. The song is the band's third track to hit Top 10 on Rock Radio, following "Judas" and "Painless". Watch the music video for Fozzy's newest hit song, "Nowhere To Run", HERE.   The anthemic track is the first song off the new record called 2020, coming … Read More →

FOLLOWING THEIR MASSIVE GLOBAL DEBUT IN 2019, THE HU ANNOUNCES NEW U.S. FESTIVAL AND HEADLINE DATES STARTING APRIL 10TH AT COACHELLA MONGOLIAN ROCK SENSATION'S CURRENT SINGLE "YUVE YUVE YU (FEAT. FROM ASHES TO NEW)" IS CURRENTLY #8 ON THE ACTIVE ROCK CHARTS Mongolian rock sensation THE HU--who ended 2019 with a 75% sold-out North American tour in support of their debut album, THE GEREG (Better Noise Music)--has announced a new U.S. headlining tour. Starting on April … Read More →

The figures speak for themselves: more than 1.7 million albums sold worldwide, 2.6 million streams for the top 10 predecessor  “Knights Call“ (2018). Now AXEL RUDI PELL is about to release “Sign Of The Times“, his 18th (!) studio album in 31 years. But not quantity matters - it’s the quality that counts, stupid!  His consistency enjoys more and more respect and appreciation within the hard & heavy community. Not every time, but with increasing frequency you hear the term ‘cult‘ when it comes … Read More →

DYNAZTY release their new single 'Presence Of Mind' on January 30th, this is the first track taken from their upcoming album THE DARK DELIGHT, due for release on 3rd April on AFM Records... ”Presence Of Mind' showcases the raw nature of our band and is just the kind of groovy and melodic onslaught of a song we always wanted to release as a first single”. Check out the new video here: Swedish melodic metal band Dynazty announced new album release ”THE DARK DELIGHT” on April 3rd via AFM … Read More →

Rock icons Queensrÿche release their new lyric video for "Portrait". Watch the video, HERE. The track is off their most recent full-length album, The Verdict, which came out March 2019 via Century Media Records. "'Portait' is a reflective song about relationship struggles. The ups and downs of loving someone and trying to make the relationship work. there is hope and despair throughout the song as with most relationships," states Queensryche frontman Todd … Read More →

Watch The Video NOW | Pre-Order HERE AD INFINITUM presents a dark symphonic ceremony to ring in a new era! AD INFINITUM invites you into your favorite worst nightmare! The symphonic metal fire-starters will conquer your mind with their first single, “Marching On Versailles”, off of their upcoming debut album, Chapter I: Monarchy, to be released on April 3, 2020 via Napalm Records. The spellbinding debut grabs your demons by … Read More →

Mille Petrozza On Why The Band Decided To Record A Live Release! Pre-Order Here: /nblast.de/Kreator-Apocalypticon Sunday, December 16, 2018: The cold fingers of winter have already reached out for the British capital but there is one place in London that is set on fire as KREATOR thrill their fans with an extensive live show and once again take their breathtaking performance to another level. The band’s new live album London … Read More →

JINJER Releases Live Video for Hit Single, “On The Top” Filmed in Kiev, Ukraine | Watch HERE Touring Worldwide this Spring | US Headline Tour Begins April 23 New Album, Macro, Out Now via Napalm Records - Get Your Copy HERE "A cocktail of modern prog metal, 'Macro' is the album where Jinjer show us what the future of heaviness sounds like.” - Loudwire After an incredibly successful 2019 that saw the band tour North … Read More →

Legendary bay area thrash metal giants TESTAMENT are proud to announce their North American 2020 tour. The 30-date trek will kick-off in Phoenix on April 20th and will make stops in Austin, Mexico, and Toronto before concluding in Anaheim on May 28th. Joining them on the tour are THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, label mates MUNICIPAL WASTE and MESHIAAK. "I’m super excited about TESTAMENT’s tour with THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and MUNICIPAL WASTE" states Alex Skolnick. "As much as we’ve enjoyed touring … Read More →

BLACKTOP MOJO has released the official music video for their single, "It Won't Last," off of their recently released LP, Under the Sun The video was shot in Fort Worth, Texas at the Bodega bar by longtime friend and videographer Dustin Dow and our new friend, Larry Hinson, whom we met on the ‘Defy The Sun Tour’ with Otherwise. “‘It Won’t Last’ is about the fleeting feelings of a hookup. You have this intense connection with someone for such a short time, but then in the morning, you … Read More →

Epic Doom Icons CANDLEMASS Announce EP Release Details and Share Brand New Lyric Video! Listen to the EP Title Track, The Pendulum, HERE! Grammy-nominated classic doom icons CANDLEMASS don't even need to drop a full-length for every release to prove they belong at the top of an entire genre and beyond. Fully comprised of never-before-heard, unused tracks cut from the The Door To Doom recording sessions, the band has just … Read More →

On April 17th, The Black Dahlia Murder will release their new album, Verminous, via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of Verminous, a lyric video for the title track can be seen at: metalblade.com/tbdm - where the record is also available for pre-order in the following formats: - digipak-CD - ltd digi-CD w/ bonus tracks (EU exclusive) - cassette - deluxe box set (slip-lid box, digi-CD w/ bonus tracks, purple marbled vinyl, 7", poster flag, beanie, art prints (2) - limited to 1000 copies) - … Read More →

New Single and Video Out Today German-Italian melodic metal act THE UNITY releases a new single and video for the song "We Don't Need Them here" today. The song is taken from the forthcoming studio album "Pride". You can watch the video HERE. Following two successful studio albums (The Unity, 2017 & Rise, 2018), tours with Axel Rudi Pell, … Read More →

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of their widely celebrated album ‘Agents of Fortune’, Blue Öyster Cult performed the seminal album in its glorious entirety at an exclusive concert for the Audience Music Network on Monday April 18, 2016 at Red Studios in Hollywood, CA in front of an intimate audience of invited guests. The performance was recorded by an army of cameramen for a DirectTV special, that is now being released on CD/DVD, Blu-Ray, and Vinyl on March 6, 2020 via Frontiers Music … Read More →

There have been few rock singers as beloved as the late/great Bon Scott of AC/DC. After all, it was his unmistakable vocals and street-wise/sexually-charged lyrics that were a major part of such all-time classic rock anthems as “Highway to Hell,” “Sin City,” “Whole Lotta Rosie,” “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap,” and “TNT.” And it was the “Bon era” that set the stage for AC/DC to go on to become one of rock’s most universally popular and enduring bands. But few rockers partied as hard as … Read More →

AIW Management artists Combichrist and KING 810 have announced U.S. tour dates that begin on April 3rd in Winter Park, Fl. at Soundbar and conclude on April 26th in Atlanta, GA at The Masquerade. (dates below) Initially cutting his teeth in the seminal Norwegian hardcore bands My Right Choice (later re-named Fleshfire) and European hardcore legends; Lash Out, LaPlegua segued into the electronic music world with Icon of Coil. Originally a solo project, it morphed into a full band. Not only did … Read More →

HEAVY PETTIN' have announced the release of their first new EP '4Play' on Valentines Day - February 14, 2020. The first batch of new HEAVY PETTIN' songs recorded in over 30 years. Pre-order the EP here: https://heavypettinofficialmercandise.bigcartel.com Track Listing : 1. Get Back To You 2. Tell Me Why 3. Who We Are 4. Hard to Hold '4Play' was recorded at SOR Studios Great Linford in Autumn 2019. Produced and mixed by Gordon Albert Bonnar. Cover concept by Mike Badaracco and … Read More →

Breathing Theory is a hard rock band from Central Florida composed of heavy riffs, melodic leads, and gripping and thoughtful lyrics. In 2011, the band released its first EP titled Parasite, including the radio single “Fireflies”. The song has quickly grown popular among fans and has been heard on many national stations, reaching overseas and European fans steadily as well. The release of UPRISE Part 1 in early 2015 rapidly gained success and grabbed new fans. It's hard-hitting tones and … Read More →

French extreme metal force SVART CROWN announce the release of their third single and music video for "Blessed Be The Fools" today. The track is off their forthcoming album Wolves Among The Ashes out on February 7th. Watch the intense video HERE. Wolves Among The Ashes will be available in the following formats and can be pre-ordered HERE. * Limited CD Digipak * Gatefold black LP + CD * Digital Album * Gatefold red LP + CD * Gatefold clear LP+CD Wolves Among The … Read More →

The second video from Lamb of God guitarist MARK MORTON’s new solo EP - a cover of the Pearl Jam hit “Black” featuring vocalist Mark Morales - has been revealed. “The early ‘90s were such an important and vibrant time for rock music in general, and I feel like ‘Black’ is one of the great songs from that era,” MORTON says. “Our approach in covering it was to present a super stripped-down version, sticking the essence of the song. It’s got a very lonely feel to it and Mark … Read More →

Tomorrow Is Lost announce new album Therapy out March 13, and new "Wildchild" music video Album produced by Dave Boothroyd (Motorhead's Phil Campbell, Don Broco, The Bastard Sons), and mastered by Jon Astley (Judas Priest, The Who, The Rolling Stones) Watch the new music video, ‘Wildchild’ via YouTube, stream the single at Spotify, Apple Music, and Deezer Pre-order / Pre-save Therapy full-length album at this … Read More →

Founded in 2003, Neaera has been with Metal Blade Records since 2004, releasing six albums during this time. The band announced their farewell tour in 2015 and have been on hiatus since then - until now! Neaera has re-formed and is ready to release a new self-titled album via Metal Blade Records on February 28th. For a preview of Neaera, the video for the new single, "Catalyst", can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oko42rdeQRo&feature=youtu.be The video for the first … Read More →

Legendary Punk Rock pioneers The Vibrators are ready to release an electrifying set recorded Live in NYC at the Bowery Electric during the band's 2019 North American Tour. Headed up by founding member John 'Eddie 'Edwards and long-time collaborators Nigel Bennett (The Members) and Pete Honkamaki (UK Subs). The Vibrators have delivered an energetic, non autotuned, noncorrected guitars, set of pure Punk Rock as it was intended, live and raw that Includes all of the fan favorites like “Baby … Read More →

After having returned to the studio, ENSLAVED now tease their fans with new pictures from a breath-taking video shoot that frontman Grutle Kjellson had this January at the South Coast of Iceland and Reykjanes. Grutle Kjellson onthe video shoot in Iceland: «Having the time of my life on the Saga Island. Working with some of the most talented people I have ever met, and in surroundings that would make every human totally speechless. Shooting a music video here seems like an easy task, as … Read More →

Today, hard-rocking ultra-black speed metallers Bütcher premiere the new video "Iron Bitch" at the New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal (NWOTHM) YouTube channel. The track hails from the band's highly anticipated second album, 666 Goats Carry My Chariot, set for international release on January 31st via Osmose Productions. See & hear Bütcher's "Iron Bitch" video in its entirety exclusively HERE. Bütcher vocalist R Hellshrieker reports the following: "We are extremely proud to see the … Read More →

GEORGIA METAL PHENOMS IRIST JOIN NUCLEAR BLAST; DEBUT ALBUM COMING MARCH 27TH *NEW SINGLE/VIDEO “BURNING SAGE” STREAMING NOW   Georgia heavy metal powerhouse IRIST has joined Nuclear Blast and will release their debut, full-length album, “Order of the Mind,” on March 27th. Today, the band has unveiled a monstrous new song titled “Burning Sage,” with an accompanying music video that can be viewed below. WATCH THE VIDEO FOR “BURNING … Read More →

SYTERIA release their new video for 'Make Some Noise' on 24th January, the first single taken from their upcoming album 'Reflection' which is out 21st February via Syteria Records/Cargo Distribution. Check out the video here:   Blending classic rock stylings with a punk fuzz, great tunes with heart and feel, and bucket loads of passion, SYTERIA have produced an absolute ripper of an album and one that should see them rise through the ranks at speed. In a world full of … Read More →

Not long after releasing their heartfelt, fan-dedicated music video for “Run” (WATCH HERE), Gold-certified alt-rock trailblazers COLD are back with more exciting news. Late last year, frontman Scooter Ward was invited to appear on Breaking Benjamin’s emotive new track, “Far Away”, which can be downloaded/streamed HERE and appears on their new album, Aurora, out today. Today, Breaking Benjamin have released the official music video for “Far Away” – also featuring Scooter Ward! COLD vocalist … Read More →

LUCIFER announce the release of their first single "Ghosts" today. The track is off the band's forthcoming full-length album Lucifer III. Listen to "Ghosts" HERE. "It is with great pleasure and pride that we can finally offer you a first glimpse of our new album Lucifer III. 'Ghosts' is the opening track and also the first one we wrote for our third long player. Some of you might recognize it if you caught Lucifer live in the past year or so. So here it is. We hope you dig and … Read More →

Up and coming Canadian metal band DEMISE OF THE CROWN has released the first single, “My Mind Is Free,” the first single from the upcoming Life in the City album, scheduled for release on April 24. “I wanted to show something special in this video,” says guitarist and bassist Simon D. “There's this magical moment that happens when playing the first chord onstage or when the director calls for action during the shoot. It's like the band is being summoned to play by some unknown … Read More →

Floridian Power Metalers, Seven Kingdoms, Have just dropped a new Music Video for their song ‘Monster’ from the Empty Eyes EP. Empty Eyes features 4 Original Songs and a Cover of Heart’s Classic, “Barracuda”. Each song on the EP has a Music Video with MONSTER being the final video for the EP. Seven Kingdoms will also be headlining Day 1 of the Mad With Power Festival IV in Madison, WI on August 14th. Commented the band, “We are mad with excitement to bring the power to……. Mad With Power Fest! … Read More →

The time has arrived for legendary bay area thrash metal giants TESTAMENT to unleash new thunder to the masses and reveal their thirteenth studio album: Titans Of Creation which will be released on April 3rd via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band releases the lyric video for the first single, "Night Of The Witch" here: Chuck Billy comments, "It has been months since the final mixing of 'Titans Of Creation' and we are eager for fans to hear it. We feel that we put a lot into this … Read More →

For the past 126 years, Gibson has been synonymous with creating and shaping sound. The new Gibson era celebrates the iconic models of the Gibson Golden Era while leaning into the future with instruments that nurture new players across generations, genders, and genres of music. Gibson has announced that guitarist Phil X--an integral full-time member of Bon Jovi since 2016--has joined as brand ambassador. Phil X and his band, PHIL X & THE DRILLS will release their fifth studio album Stupid … Read More →

This Saturday, new Jersey six-piece FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY will embark on a 28-date European tour in support of THY ART IS MURDER alongside CARNIFEX, RIVERS OF NIHIL and I AM. To celebrate the occasion, the band presents a brand new music video for their track "Warfare," off their latest album The Sea Of Tragic Beasts, released last October through Nuclear Blast Records worldwide and Human Warfare (AUS). Order your copy of The Sea Of Tragic … Read More →

While fans eagerly await DELAIN’s sixth full studio album, Apocalypse & Chill, scheduled for release on February 7, 2020, the band has generously offered a fourth single, “Ghost House Heart”. The track showcases the delightful diversity of DELAIN’s upcoming album – an offering that truly takes you on an amazing journey. In contrast to the bombast of “Masters of Destiny”, the epic highs of “Burning Bridges” and the cool modern vibes of “One Second”, DELAIN takes it back to raw essence with … Read More →

PORN rings in the New Year with a new single "A Lovely Day" off of their anticipated album No Monsters in God's Eyes, Act III. In this final act of the Mr Strangler Trilogy and No Monsters in God's Eyes album series, the convicted serial killer Mr Strangler is facing his death, imprisoned and waiting for his execution while also being studied by psychiatrists. Even though he knows he is doomed, Mr Strangler is escaping his cell mentally, trying to figure out how he can physically escape and get … Read More →

A sub-arctic occult blues number, with western-noir guitars, ‘Demian’ is a paean to the work of Herman Hesse and is about opening up our subconscious to reach our human potential. Singer/song-writer Mat McNerney says “’Demian’ is in a sense the true message in everything we do with Hexvessel. It’s about finding the sense of holiness within and discovering the magic in the universe, which is within us all. It’s about breaking on through to the other side.” STREAM … Read More →

Guitarist KANE ROBERTS has announced a special upcoming director’s cut of his video for the song “Beginning of the End,” featuring appearances by the legendary Alice Cooper and Arch Enemy vocalist Alissa White-Gluz. Watch the original video for “Beginning of the End” at https://youtu.be/hhpOwuw-BsQ. “Beginning of the End,” which appears on last year’s The New Normal, is a powerful track that required equally powerful voices and personalities to bring it to life. “When Alice … Read More →

'Accent the Change' Coming in 2020! The multi-talented and long time musician PJ FARLEY (TRIXTER, RA), has signed a worldwide deal with HighVolMusic and HVM Entertainment for the release of his next solo project 'Accent the Change'. PJ's professional career as a musician began at the age of 16 as the bass player for TRIXTER. TRIXTER signed its first major label record deal with MCA Records in 1989. TRIXTER went on to sell well over 1 million records and had 3 #1 videos on MTV and toured with … Read More →

On February 21st, rock & roll comedian Don Jamieson will release his new album, Denim & Laughter, via Metal Blade Records. Former 'That Metal Show' host Jamieson comments: "This album was recorded in front of about 40 hardcore fans in a speakeasy in a secret location in Los Angeles on October 19, 2019. Now the rest of you can enjoy it! I've recorded my stand-up albums in comedy clubs, rock clubs and now an illegal club. Comedy is way more fun when you're at the risk of being raided at … Read More →

Nebula and Silvertomb to Support  Kicks off March 20th in Brooklyn, NY Psych Rock Legends Monster Magnet will return to the road in North America this Spring to celebrate their historic release Powertrip.  Their live set will feature select cuts from this seminal album as well as your Monster Magnet favorites.  Support on the tour will come from Nebula and Silvertomb.  The tour begins March 20th in Brooklyn, NY and runs through … Read More →

The band commented on his death by posting the following: Reed, It’s with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to a friend, a brother and pioneer. Love and condolences to the family, friends, and fans who will miss you and thanks for the music Reed Mullin was one of the co-founders of Corrosion Of Conformity. The band started out as more of a Crossover-Thrash Punk band but developed a more bluesy, stoner metal sound over the years. No cause of death has been determined at this point. … Read More →

There's a flame out in the dark that is shining on my path. Today, symphonic metal quartet TEMPERANCE unleashes yet another mind-blowing single “I Am The Fire”, fresh off their upcoming album, Viridian, to be released in just a few days on January 24, 2020! “I Am The Fire” is about finding strength through life’s hardships and that anyone can overcome obstacles put in their way by believing in themselves and find the power within. The protagonist of the song has been left by someone … Read More →

Harem Scarem have announced that their new studio album, CHANGE THE WORLD, will be released on March 6, 2020 via Frontiers Music Srl. The first single and video from the album, 'The Death Of Me' can be seen HERE: https://youtu.be/-n6XQJ-ehbM 'The Death Of Me' single is also available to stream on all streaming services. Pre-order the album on CD, Vinyl, T-shirt Bundle, or Digital HERE: https://radi.al/ChangeTheWorld When a discussion arises on who the current heavyweights of the melodic hard … Read More →

RAMMSTEIN IN AMERIKA 10 DATES ONLY AUGUST 20 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 2020  TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 AT 10 AM LOCAL TIME AT RAMMSTEIN.COM This year will see the North American debut of the most extreme spectacle in live music when RAMMSTEIN brings its full-scale stadium production to this continent for the first time ever. Rock n roll’s most ambitious pyro-theatrical experience will be on display for a series of 10 open-air dates beginning August 20 at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal and … Read More →

Check out the video for the title track for a taste of what's in store from Russell Allen, Anette Olzon, & Magnus Karlsson. Pre-order HERE: <https://radi.al/WorldsApart?fbclid=IwAR2tCWkR4FxBpykCjl_jsKD1FTEH0dbIEOdvYA ujTqpXwmzkx6kF4vzdaPo> https://radi.al/WorldsApart Inimitable singer Russell Allen (Symphony X, Adrenaline Mob) and acclaimed Swedish guitarist, songwriter, and producer Magnus Karlsson (Primal Fear, Magnus Karlsson’s Free Fall) have collaborated … Read More →

Comedian/actor/ writer Brian Posehn, who has appeared in several films including Rob Zombie's "The Devil's Rejects," starred in Comedy Central's "The Sarah Silverman Program," had a recurring role on the Emmy-winning TV series "The Big Bang Theory," has written 45-issues of Marvel Comics' "Deadpool" series, was an Executive Producer for the Netflix  comedy sketch series "W/ Bob & David," and was most recently seen on "The Mandalorian" on Disney Plus, will see the release of his new … Read More →

Cruz Del Sur Music is proud to announce the signing of Los Angeles doom metallers STYGIAN CROWN. The label will release the band’s self-titled debut in May 2020. STYGIAN CROWN was formed in 2018 by former MORGION and current GRAVEHILL drummer Rhett Davis, who tapped his GRAVEHILL bandmates Nelson Miranda (guitar) and Jason Thomas (bass) to help launch the band. MORBID ECLIPSE guitarist Andy Hicks was the next to join, and with the help of longtime friend Bob Kassing, vocalist Melissa Pinion … Read More →

By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into an innovative future, Gibson has set the stage for the next era of shaping sound for present and future generations. The new Gibson celebrates the iconic models of Gibson’s Golden Era while leaning into the future with instruments that nurture new players across generations, genders and genres of music. Gibson is proud to partner with the legendary guitarist of Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi to create the Tony Iommi ‘Monkey’ 1964 SG Special Replica, a … Read More →

LORDI have released their new lyric video for single 'Like A Bee To The Honey', a track written by Paul Stanley/Jean Beauvoir. The new Lordi album features an unreleased song by KISS frontman Paul Stanley! The hidden gem 'Like A Bee To The Honey' also features the Hanoi Rocks legend Michael Monroe You can check out the official lyric video here: Lordi's 10th studio album "Killection" drops worldwide on the 31st of January through AFM Records. Not only is the album a brand new concept in … Read More →

With Sean Kelly on guitar, Dave Reimer on bass, and John Cody on drums - a band whose resume includes work with Nelly Furtado, Bryan Adams, and BTO to name but a few - Lee and her band inspire the spirit of great "live" classic rock albums of the '70s with performances that move and live and breathe, putting the listener in the center of the concert magic. Power, Soul, and Rock N' Roll is a "no fixes and no tricks" off-the-floor recording of two incredible performances in front of Lee's … Read More →

In three weeks from today, "Cosmic Terror", the sophomore album from Germany's blackened death metallers THE SPIRIT will hit the stores and has already been voted 'album of the month' by Legacy Magazine and scored 9.5/10 at Powermetal. Today, the combo from Saarbrücken release their third single and misanthropic anthem'Repugnant Human Scum' that some fans might have already witnessed live. Bandleader M.T. comments: "The release date of 'Cosmic Terror' is drawing closer and we have one more … Read More →

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the release of KHYMERA's  new album "Master of Illusions" on March 6th. Pre-order the album here: https://radi.al/MasterofIllusions First single, 'Walk Away' is available now on all digital music outlets and a lyric video can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgpIsJKX9Fo While KHYMERA started out as an alliance between Italian producer/musician, Daniele Liverani and then KANSAS singer Steve Walsh, it developed … Read More →

"CAMPAIGN FOR MUSICAL DESTRUCTION" TOUR ACROSS EUROPE NEXT MONTH After a highly successful year of international touring and continued work on a new studio album, UK Grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH are now pleased to announce a new 7" / digital EP to be released via Century Media Records on February 7th, 2020. The release will kick off the start of the band's "Campaign For Musical Destruction" headline European tour alongside EyeHateGod, Misery Index, Rotten Sound and Bat. The EP … Read More →

For the past 126 years, Gibson has been synonymous with creating and shaping sound. The new Gibson era celebrates the iconic models of the Gibson Golden Era while leaning into the future with instruments that nurture new players across generations, genders, and genres of music. Gibson has announced today, January 17, 2020 that Jerry Cantrell--main songwriter, lead guitarist and vocalist for the pioneering rock band Alice in Chains--will join as brand ambassador. Jerry Cantrell remains one of … Read More →

Having released their most gripping album to date, I Loved You At Your Darkest, Behemoth return once again to spread the word of the unholy. On January 24th, the band releases the I Loved You At Your Darkest Tour Edition - an obsidian gem in their discography, including the I Loved You At Your Darkest track-listing with brand new, alternate artwork by Nicola Samori; plus, an exclusive BBC Radio 1 session and unreleased documentary, "Thou Darkest Art", taken from the band's career affirming art … Read More →

Clutch announce April and May 2020 US tour dates as Special Guest of Volbeat’s Rewind Replay Rebound World Tour. The first leg of the tour starts on April 4th in Tempe, AZ at 98KUPDUFest and finishes April 15th in Atlanta, GA. The second leg of the tour starts May 5th in Youngstown, OH and ends in New York, NY on May 13th. The Picturebooks open each show. Clutch has some interesting history with Volbeat. Back in 2011 Clutch successfully supported Volbeat on their mainland European dates. Most … Read More →

The new album 'DRAG ME DOWN' will be released on April 3rd! On Tour in the US 1/30-3/1 with Ingested! CABAL have released their new single 'Bitter Friend' featuring Matt Heafy of metal legends Trivium! Alongside the single the band announced the new album 'Drag Me Down' which will be released on April 3rd. 'Drag Me Down' will also contain guest vocals of Jamie Hails (Polaris) and Kim Song Sternkopf (Møl) and will be … Read More →

BILLYBIO is currently out on tour on the Persistence Tour 2020 with the likes of Agnostic Front, Gorilla Biscuits, Cutthroat etc, and the sole UK show is on the 26th January at the O2 Forum at Kentish Town. If you've not yet seen BILLYBIO live, then you really need to. This is as awesome high voltage hardcore as you can get, fast, heavy, groovy and full of energy. A real must see! BILLYBIO have also just released their new video for 'No Apologies No Regrets' and you can check that out … Read More →

Sunday, December 16, 2018: The cold fingers of winter have already reached out for the British capital but there is one place in London that is set on fire as KREATOR thrill their fans with an extensive live show and once again take their breathtaking performance to another level. The band’s new live album London Apocalypticon - Live At The Roundhouse will be released on February 14, 2020 via Nuclear Blast. Depending on the format, it is not only the spectacular live show at the legendary … Read More →

Featuring Numerous Brand New Versions of Timeless Classics! 2019 marked the 15th anniversary of the currently most successful modern heavy metal band in Germany: 15 years of POWERWOLF, 15 years of the one and only metal mass! Of course, the ultimate high priests of heavy metal are celebrating their triumphant history in glorious style. Set for a summer release on June 5, 2020 via Napalm Records, Best Of The Blessed isn't just … Read More →

Just days away from kicking off their North American tour, WEDNESDAY 13 and his boo crew have debuted a new lyric video for the latest single, “Monster” (Feat. Cristina Scabbia of LACUNA COIL) from their recently released album, “Necrophaze,” that is available now from Nuclear Blast Records. “” Monster” is the 1st Wednesday 13 song recorded to feature guest vocals. I wanted something different than I had ever tried before and I wanted a female vocalist. Cristina was the perfect choice for … Read More →

Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce the release of SEMBLANT’s third studio album “Obscura” on March 6th. Pre-orders are available here: https://radi.al/Obscura First single and video, 'Mere Shadow' is available now on all digital music outlets. See the video here: https://youtu.be/QvXav_mrde4 One of the rapidly rising stars of the metal scene in South America, Semblant is more than ready for the world stage. The band received international praise from the metal … Read More →

UK based Gothic Punk / Hard Rock band Lesbian Bed Death have released their brand-new music video ‘Born To Die On VHS’ which is the title track of the band’s latest studio album.     The song is a new mix of the title track from their latest album. The album Born To Die On VHS was released on Halloween 2019 and featured covers of songs from the band’s favourite Horror movies, as well as three original tracks. Born To Die On VHS is one of these, and shows the band at their heaviest and most … Read More →