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It wasn’t always multi-platinum sales and stadium gigs for Dokken.  There was a first-phase and there were early days, and it is those bold first steps to stardom which are celebrated comprehensively on Dokken’s The Lost Songs: 1978-1981 album, out on August 28th 2020 through Silver Lining Music. Featuring spectacular sleeve art by renowned US artist Tokyo Hiro (Motörhead, Motley Crüe), The Lost Songs: 1978-1981 show the crackle and craft of a hungry young Don Dokken as he … Read More →

Christian “Speesy” Giesler (KREATOR bassist 1994-2019) has teamed with Florida duo Jeramie Kling (VENOM INC, MASSACRE, THE ABSENCE) and Taylor Nordberg (MASSACRE, THE ABSENCE) in the punk outfit, FORE. The lineup is rounded out by vocalist/lyricist Brian Stephenson (OLD JAMES, SKULL FIST).   FORE have released two songs, “What’s Right For You”, and “Today We Rise (No Tomorrow)” which can be streamed/purchased on the band’s Bandcamp page.   On the formation of the group, … Read More →

DARK SARAH continue the storyline of Orbs, Mörk and mystical, rabbit-headed people with their second single, “All Ears!”, of off their upcoming album, Grim, to be released on July 17, 2020 via Napalm Records. The marching rhythm of the horror-esque intro rises to an all-encompassing theme that coalesces with Heidi’s blandishing vocals and the frightening story of Grim. The official music video (directed by Markus Nieminen) and the energetic soundscapes draw its listener deeper into DARK … Read More →

German metal act DUST BOLT have just released a beautiful, aesthetically pleasing new video for their emotional single “Exit”, off the 2016 album Mass Confusion. DUST BOLTaddresses a rather important topic with “Exit”: one’s own mental health. Everyone suffers from mental health issues from time to time, some more than others. Especially under the circumstances we are currently living in, social distancing becomes a mostly overseen social problem. But the fewest actually talk openly about it, … Read More →

Today, Norway's avant-garde metal heroes ENSLAVED release their new single "Homebound" from the upcoming record "Utgard," which will be released in fall 2020. Watch the video for "Homebound" here: https://youtu.be/92ptxt1FQiU Get the new single here: http://nblast.de/EnslavedHomeboundPre ENSLAVED will be releasing the new single on a Limited Edition 7" vinyl format, limited to 500 pieces. The single will be out on June, 26th and can be pre-ordered … Read More →

Theatrical metal band RAVEN BLACK has revealed a new video for the song “Darkest Pit,” from their upcoming third album, The Key. Watch the video now at https://youtu.be/17ert1hVn00. “Darkest Pit” is a very personal song for RAVEN BLACK, as it was written by vocalist Raven especially for one the band’s own Rejects who was struggling with a dark period in his life. “It reflects his personal struggle to hold onto everything meaningful in his life,” Raven says. “His personal hell and his … Read More →

Metal icons SOULFLY are proud to announce and release their Live Ritual NYC MMXIX digital EP. In celebration, the band has offered the fans a live video for the track "The Summoning" which can be seen here: https://youtu.be/ix9Ny1YgpO0 Vocalist/guitarist Max Cavalera comments, "New York is a mesmerizing city; the city that never sleeps! I always look forward to playing in NY. The Gramercy is a great venue and the SOULFLY crowd was in the trench frontlines of a battlefield, crowded and moving … Read More →

Ex-Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke has released a live concert recorded at The Monsters Of Rock Cruise Stage for everyone to watch during the COVID-19 lockdown, You can fast forward into the video to 5:50, which is the start of the live show. Gilby’s live band members Bass Player, EJ Curse (Silent Rage, White Lion) and Drummer, Jimmy D’Anda (Bullet Boys, George Lynch) both appear in the clip along with some great cameo’s by Slim Jim Phantom (Stray Cats), Taime Downe  (Faster … Read More →

On June 19th, Mercyful Fate will release CD and LP versions of the classic albums The Beginning and Return of the Vampire via Metal Blade Records. The vinyl editions feature spined sleeves with an insert and download card; the CDs contain a mini-LP CD-insert with a small fold-out poster. King Diamond comments, "These are not remasters. These are the albums as they were originally done in the old days from the original production masters. They retain all the original dynamics that were … Read More →

Gypsy Pistoleros, the Flamenco Glam Sleaze Rock n Roll pioneers, having signed a worldwide record deal with Golden Robot Global Entertainment / RIOT Records, home to Rose Tattoo, L.A Guns, Skid Row, Kings X, Gilby Clarke,  etc. return with an August 28th release ‘‘The Greatest Flamenco Sleaze Glam Band Ever!” – a Best of 18 track anthology album. The singles 1st single: 'Bandido (The Ballad of Billy The Kid)' Pre-order: 5th June Release date: 22nd June 2nd single: 'Crazed Gypsy … Read More →

Toby Jepson premieres lyric video for lead single 'I Won't Be With You' ahead of the re-issue of his debut album 'Toby and the Whole Truth - Ignorance Is Bliss' (25th anniversary remastered). Watch 'I Won't Be With You' (official lyric video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqTr8-noZ7E The song is a reflection of Toby's mindset during a turbulent period after the split of his former band Little Angels following 1993’s number one album ‘Jam’ and a final sold-out show at the prestigious … Read More →

Hear the Brand New Studio Single, “Prove Me Wrong”, HERE Pre-Order For The Love of Metal Live, out July 31, 2020, HERE Experience electrifying DEE SNIDER concert moments and more from your home! “While live entertainment has been curtailed for now, we cannot let the spirit of live entertainment die within us. Any music I’ve ever loved and listened to, I always imagine what it would be like live. When I was young and couldn't … Read More →

The reunited original lineup of the Bulletboys set up for a live concert to be broadcast for the fans during the COVID-19 Lockdown.  Recording for the Monsters Of Rock Cruise, the band ripped through an impressive set of material. The concert was recorded on live on Friday, May 22nd, and can be watched below for anyone who missed it or just wants to watch it again. So without further delay...   Out of the gutters of Hollywood! Please welcome the BULLETBOYS! The Bulletboys posted the … Read More →

Tribute to Irish guitar legend Bernie Tormé released online Bernie Tormé - The Beach Bootleg WinterStorm 2018 live set available for streaming The edited Beach Bootleg of Bernie Tormé defining WinterStorm 2018 set is available from Friday 22nd of May to view for 28 days from purchase. The set was recorded at WinterStorm rock weekend in Scotland in November 2018 just a few short weeks before his tragic passing. The set was captured on multi HD cams and audio recorded from the balcony … Read More →

Stabbing Westward Signs New Record Deal With COP International Industrial Rockers Continue Reunion Momentum & Return To The Studio With John Fryer, Legendary Producer On The Band’s Seminal Early Releases New Album Wasteland To Be Released In 2020 The Band’s First LP In Nearly 20 Years ust months after releasing their first new material in 18 years, Stabbing Westward continues their newfound momentum, today announcing a recording deal with COP International to release the … Read More →

The David Ellefson Youth Music Foundation, the nonprofit charity started by GRAMMY-winning Megadeth co-founder and bassist David Ellefson, in partnership with the GRAMMY Music Education Coalition, is proud to present THE DECADE THAT ROCKED, the third offering in their “OH SAY CAN YOU STREAM” Livestream series. Once again, hosted by Ellefson and his partner, co-author, and solo band vocalist, Thom Hazaert, with legendary music photographer Mark “Weissguy” Weiss, THE DECADE THAT ROCKED will be a … Read More →

Volume One of the Double Album Saga Drops via Napalm Records this Fall Pre-Order HERE Watch the Thought-Provoking Video for Lead Single “Keep Away From Me” HERE Respected standard-bearers for 21st-century metal, DEVILDRIVER have spent almost the last two decades pursuing a course of uncompromising artistry and nonsense-free dedication to the road. Led by the prolific Dez Fafara, the Californian crew have earned their … Read More →

BPMD – the new juggernaut featuring heavy metal icons Bobby Blitz (Overkill) on vocals, drummer Mike Portnoy (The Winery Dogs, Sons of Apollo), bassist Mark Menghi (Metal Allegiance) and guitarist Phil Demmel (Vio-lence, ex-Machine Head) – recently announced the release of their upcoming full-length album of '70s rock covers, American Made! The 10-track homage to some of rock music's greatest treasures drops on June 12, 2020 via Napalm Records. Today, the members of BPMD are thrilled to … Read More →

 LA-based Electronic Industrial Rock artist BLUE-EYED CHRIST has premiered "America H," the first single off of the upcoming LP, World on Fire. "'America H' is about sifting through the noise of the media and content we consume every day, how everything we surround ourselves with influences us. There’s also an Orwellian tone to it that I expect will seem more relevant as things progress like government surveillance, civil liberties, etc." - BLUE-EYED CHRIST World on Fire is BEC's 5th studio … Read More →

Body Count releases the music video for their song "Point The Finger" from their highly acclaimed recent album Carnivore (March 6th, 2020). Due to the current worldwide crisis, the video was shot entirely with the band members' cell phones in home quarantine. Watch the video, produced and edited by Jay Rodriguez for Itchy House Films, which also features guest vocalist Riley Gale from popular Texan crossover thrash outfit Power Trip, HERE. Carnivore is available for … Read More →

The road crew are the backbone of any successful live event, and to Lemmy and MOTÖRHEAD they were more than just workers or employees, they were family. Lemmy loved them so much that he wrote a classic song dedicated to them, an anthem: "(We Are) The Roadcrew"! It pains us to see our family hurting, so we would like to honor, respect, and show our solidarity to those that make what we all enjoy possible with this brand new "...Roadcrew" video by Robert John. We would also like … Read More →

On June 26th, Sweden's Falconer will release their new album, From A Dying Ember, via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of From A Dying Ember, the first single, "Desert Dreams", can be heard at: metalblade.com/falconer - where the record can also be pre-ordered in the following formats: - jewelcase-CD - ltd. digipak CD (incl. 3 bonus tracks - EU exclusive) - 180g black vinyl (EU exclusive) - turquoise green marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 200 copies) - orange white marbled vinyl … Read More →

"Don't Give Up" is a song about what we’ve all been going through right now and about keeping our heads up and fighting back together. This video wouldn’t have been possible without you - and who knows, you might be in it! And whatever you do - "Don't Give Up" Thank you to all of the minions who have submitted photos for my new "Don't Give Up" video. I can't wait to share this special song and video with you all. … Read More →

Jeffrey Nothing, formerly the haunting voice and co-founder behind Cleveland's pioneering Alterna-metal and industrial collective Mushroomhead, has unleashed a brutal new song and video entitled, "Never Enough." Watch the video for "Never Enough," directed by Rob Neilson of Wired Digital here: https://youtu.be/Dhm-N1DU4x0 "Never Enough" is taken from the 'DOOM CANDY' EP; co-produced and co-written along with fellow former Mushroomhead guitarist Thomas Church. The EP is available via Zombie … Read More →

Anthrax's Charlie Benante, Frank Bello, Scott Ian and Jonathan Donais will be helming their own virtual classrooms that will offer programs in songwriting, guitar, bass, drums and Q&A sessions, all via the Topeka Live platform.  Scott will offer a "Guitar Session," a "Songwriting Session," and a "20 Questions Session;"  Frank will present a "Bass Clinic, " a "Songwriting Session," and a "20 Questions Session;" Charlie's curriculum will encompass a "Drum Session" and a "Songwriting … Read More →

We Are One' is the title track and shows the different challenges we are currently facing. "We all live on this planet. No matter who we are or what we do, we all just have this one planet“, Udo Dirkschneider explains the message behind the songs. “There is no planet B. When I see the pictures of all the plastic in our oceans and when I hear about the next climate catastrophe in the news, I really start wondering how respectless and irresponsible we sometimes are. It´s not just about us, it´s … Read More →

2019 saw the CRO-MAGS crushing the masses with the release of their first pieces of music in 19 years. Today, the legendary hardcore pioneers have released a music video for the previously released single “From The Grave,” featuring former Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell. The band’s first full length album in 20 years, titled In The Beginning, will be available on June 19th via Mission Two Entertainment. “The idea for the video is that I'm rising from the grave and going on a mission...like … Read More →

Today, Metalville Records announces July 31st as the international release date for the highly anticipated new album of British hard rock legends Lionheart, The Reality of Miracles. Lionheart was founded in late 1980 by Dennis Stratton (ex-Iron Maiden), Steve Mann (Michael Schenker Fest), and Rocky Newton (ex-MSG) with Clive Edwards (ex-UFO) completing the lineup a little later. The band started playing constant live shows, including regular sold-out gigs at the London Marquee Club. Between … Read More →

ONSLAUGHT announce they are gearing up to unleash a new beast on 7th August with 'Generation Antichrist', adding another Thrash Metal gem to their legacy! UK Thrashers ONSLAUGHT will release their long-awaited new album 'Generation Antichrist' through AFM Records on 7th August. The album was mixed by Grammy Award-winning producer Daniel Bergstrand (Behemoth / In Flames / Meshuggah) at Dugout Studios - Uppsala, Sweden and is the follow up to the critically acclaimed ‘VI’ 'Generation … Read More →

SHADOWS AND MIRRORS proudly announces the release of their new full-length album, Levels. For fans of: NINE INCH NAILS, MARILYN MANSON & DEPECHE MODE The concept of Levels refers to the "levels of human existence" both in the physical and spiritual realm. It's the understanding that every single person you interact with is operating on a unique level both physically and spiritually. Levels is available on digital and saw-blade-shaped vinyl formats. Released March 28, … Read More →

XS ROCK: Tell me about the latest band news? Any new projects coming out, live shows, or announcements? Dan: We have spent the last 2 years working on a 13 song space odyssey called Electric Thunder. It’s a record inspired by film scores, science fiction, philosophy, visions, and dreams. We've always written about what we see, but with Electric Thunder we wrote about what we were seeing in our mind's eye, as it relates to reality and the future. We recorded it at our beloved Electric Thunder … Read More →

American rock band, TRAPT, has announced that they will release their new record titled SHADOW WORK on June 19th via The Label Group/INgrooves. The band will drop two new singles, "Make It Out Alive" and "Tell Me How You Really Feel" on May15th and a third single "Far Enough Away" on May 22, 2020. The first 3 singles will be instant gratification tracks along with a Jewel cover "Save Your Soul" which is only available when you pre-order the digital album. “Make It Out Alive” was the last song … Read More →

San Diego quintet AS I LAY DYING unleashed their seventh full-length album Shaped By Fire onto the world via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band released the music video for the single, "Torn Between". Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lhc_JvxK61g Last week, the band announced their May & June 'Burn To Emerge' US tour will be rescheduled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The new dates will take place in February & March of next year, and will keep the same line-up … Read More →

On May 29th, Behemoth will release a new EP, A Forest, digitally worldwide (with additional physical copies available for purchase). For a preview of this 4-track collection, a video for the title track - a cover version of The Cure's classic "A Forest" - featuring guest vocals by Shining's Niklas Kvarforth, can be viewed at https://youtu.be/wYZdaYobCSU Front-man Nergal comments: "Covering music outside of metal is a challenge - covering legendary music is an even greater … Read More →

UK Doom Metal band CATHEDRAL are releasing a 2-LP record celebrating the band's 20th anniversary concert in London. The first half of the release, 'Return to the Forest' covers the band's first ever live performance of their album 'Forest of Equilibrium' at the London show. The second half of the record, 'Freak Winter' features another full set of the band's classics and fan favorites from the evening. The full record will see a May 8th, 2020 release in four different pressing types. See below … Read More →

Industrial Metal band DEAD ANIMAL ASSEMBLY PLANT premiered their official music video for the single "A Violent Breed" from their forthcoming album Bring Out The Dead "A Violent Breed" is the first single released on Armalyte Industries. The video was directed by Karl Whinnery and can be seen here. The Sweet Meats Slaughterhouse was founded in 1895 by Wilhelm Schröder. Internationally known for his advances in industrialized butchery...he produced 30% of the meats consumed in the United … Read More →

PRIMAL FEAR recently finished the recording of their highly anticipated 13th studio album, set to be titled Metal Commando, and will be released on July 24th. The title of the album speaks for itself - Metal Commando contains 110% PRIMAL FEAR and is full to the brim with their signature power and energy. Today, the band is pleased to release the first single "Along Came The Devil" and also kick off the pre-order for physical products. Watch the video for "Along Came The … Read More →

Platinum-selling International recording artists STATIC-X has released the official music video for "All These Years," the second single off of their upcoming album, Project Regeneration Vol. 1. The song features lead vocals by the legendary late front-man WAYNE STATIC. Directed by Xer0 and co-directed by MATT ZANE, the clip is a campy narrative set in the bedroom of a young WAYNE STATIC back in the 1970s, who comes face to face with his future rock star self through his black and white … Read More →

Straight Shooter is a raucous Rocker bestowing the frustrations of the lack of integrity and the search for honesty in an ever-increasingly slimy world. In this time where certain countries leaders' egos are being put ahead of people's health and welfare, taking an honest, direct, and loud stance is needed more than ever!. The band state: “Straight Shooter” is the latest video release from Little Caesar’s album “Eight” on Golden Robot Records. It’s a provocative and timely statement … Read More →

Last year, guitar legend Michael Schenker released his second MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST album Revelation, which features the ever-legendary Gary Barden, Graham Bonnet, Robin McAuley, and Doogie White on vocals. The album also features guest singer Ronnie Romero. Instrumental parts were handled by  Michael himself, as well as Steve Mann, Chris Glen, Bodo Schopf and Simon Phillips. Today, the band are pleased to reveal a lyric video for the track "The Beast In The Shadow" from that album. Watch the … Read More →

Los Angeles Industrial Metal veterans Dawn of Ashes announce their anticipated new album The Antinomian on Artoffact Records. Dawn of Ashes follow up their highly successful album The Crypt Injection II, with one of their most ambitious and diverse albums to date, The Antinomian. Staying true to their style of blistering, in your face guitars, with potent drums, DOA harkens back to their early years including more electronic elements of EBM and Dark Electro on The Antinomian. The combined … Read More →

Legendary Classic Rockers Autograph will release their new single SOULS ON FIRE, Friday 5/15 on BANDCAMP (all other digital outlets 5/29) via EMP LABEL GROUP, featuring artwork by Melody Myers (Ellefson, Altitudes and Attitude, Escape The Fate) with proceeds going to Trinity Health of New England, benefitting front line nurses and health-care workers, with the ability to purchase PPE and other medical essentials. The track is the first to feature new guitarist Jimi Bell (House of Lords, Maxx … Read More →

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the release of “Desert Rose,” a very special covers EP from CHAOS MAGIC, the awesome Chilean band fronted by vocalist Caterina Nix. Featuring covers of songs by Sting, Bruce Dickinson, Faith No More, and Duran Duran, the "Desert Rose" EP follows the band's well received 2019 full-length, "Furyborn". Stream or download HERE: https://orcd.co/desertrose | Hear the title track, featuring Zaher Zorgati of Myrath (vocals) and Mike Terrana (drums), … Read More →

40 years of pure Teutonic steel, 40 years of iconic GRAVE DIGGER: 2020 marks a glorious anniversary of one of the most distinctive metal bands of German heavy metal! May 29th will see these titans release their 20th studio album, Fields Of Blood, via Napalm Records. But, Fields Of Blood is not just a very special anniversary album, after The Clans Will Rise Again and Tunes Of War, this is the final part of GRAVE DIGGER's epic Scottish Highlands trilogy! Fields Of Blood will take us on an … Read More →

Frontiers Music Srl is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of “Always The Villain”, the debut album from Michael Grant & The Assassins, on July 10, 2020. Michael Grant & The Assassins play a diverse and exciting brand of hard rock music incorporating elements from alternative rock and metal, while exploring different textures, genres, and influences. Band mastermind Michael Grant (who plays all instruments on the album) creates a sound that is intense, heavily melodic, and … Read More →

Shining Black is a new band featuring vocalist Mark Boals (Yngwie Malmsteen, Ring Of Fire, Royal Hunt) and guitarist Ölaf Thorsen (Labyrinth, Vision Divine). Their self-titled debut showcases cutting edge melodic metal songwriting techniques from Thorsen combined with the outstanding vocal abilities of Boals. The roots of this new metal collaboration go back to the year 2014 when the Italian power/progressive metal band Labyrinth was faced with the dilemma of moving forward without their … Read More →

Iconic producer John Fryer and industrial giant PIG (Raymond Watts of KMFDM) sew 'Seed of Evil' in sinister single / video *Two of the most celebrated forces in industrial music team up on new single John Fryer, legendary producer and artist in his own right, unveils the latest offering from his Black Needle Noise project - the new video for 'Seed of Evil' with PIG, an unholy collaboration from two of the most celebrated and talented forces in industrial music. Vocalist Raymond Watts' … Read More →

David Reece's latest live/lyric video “No Disguise” is very important to him right now. It is a call to express your opinion face-to-face and not hidden behind a computer. No Disguise! The song was written by Andy Susemihl, it is the third video from the current album. David and Andy wrote the lyrics together. CD is available here:  https://tinyurl.com/EPR-Reece or digital: https://backl.ink/109403323 Tracklist: Chasing The Shadows Blood On Our Hands Judgement Day … Read More →

On July 10th, Ensiferum will release their new album, Thalassic, via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of Thalassic, a lyric video for the first single, "Rum, Women, Victory", can be viewed at: metalblade.com/ensiferum - where the record can also be pre-ordered in the following formats: - Ltd. box set (incl. Digipak, bonus CD, flag, pendant) - Ltd. box set (incl. Digipak, bonus CD, flag, pendant, drinking horn - EMP excl.) - Ltd. Digi (incl. 2 bonus tracks - EU excl.) - CD - Ltd. LP + 7" + … Read More →

Bomb Squad was a Baltimore based band that was formed in 1990 after the break-up of the critically acclaimed band, Mannekin!  Bomb Squad was the vision of manager Mark O’Toole, D.J. Glass, and Greg Orem to create a band with an all-star lineup.  During Mannekin’s touring days, management became familiar with and worked with other popular club bands on the national circuit.  With Greg and D.J. as the foundation, Mr. O’Toole recruited multi-talented lead vocalist/lead guitarist Mark Williams … Read More →

It's time to crack open those beer bottles, hook up your tv-screens and stream Crashdiet's first-ever live stream performance directly from Twenty Studios in Stockholm. The band who's latest album "Rust" has been a big success worldwide, decided to live stream an entire concert since they are unable to tour currently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The video was live-streamed on May 9th and is now available to watch … Read More →

The Nixons, (Zac Maloy, Jesse Davis, John Humphrey and Ricky Brooks) known for the radio hits "Sister", " Happy Song", "Wire", and "Passion" are together again! Alternative rock band The Nixons are back! Sonic Boom, the band’s first collection of new music in almost 20 years, will release on all platforms via InterceptMusic.com on May 22nd. The band will also be releasing their single “Ghost of an Angel.” The EP is available for download/streaming at : The Nixons The Nixons were founded in … Read More →

Human Scum! Times are tough. You’ve probably missed rent and emptied your bank account on toilet paper, frozen pizzas, and subscriptions to porn sites. Now that you are unemployed and destitute, your Lords and Masters GWAR have created something new to tempt you into wasting your meager stimulus checks. 2020 marks of the 30th Anniversary of seminal GWAR album “Scumdogs of the Universe.” 30 fucking years! Who would have thought?? In celebration of this momentous occasion, GWAR is pleased to … Read More →

Bridging the gap between progressive, power and thrash metal, the Boston-based LET US PREY – fronted by vocalist Marc Lopes, best known as the frontman of Manowar/The Dictators co-founder Ross Friedman's group Ross The Boss – will release their debut full-length, “Virtues of the Vicious,” on July 24 via M-Theory Audio. Today, the band proudly unveils “Halo Crown,” the second taste of the new album and a must-listen for fans of Nevermore, Forbidden, and Death. A music video for the song – which … Read More →

“New World - New Eyes” is House Of Lords’ 12th studio album, following the well received release “Saint of the Lost Souls”. Recorded and produced by the band’s singer and mastermind, James Christian, this collection of songs has an incredible flow of up-tempo and mid-tempo rockers mixed with power ballads, which lean a bit more toward keyboards this time around, but without compromising the band's trademark sound, which is based around Jimi Bell’s guitar work. “New World - New Eyes” is … Read More →

Queen guitarist Brian May has posted the following update on his Instagram account regarding how he has ripped his Gluteus Maximus muscles while gardening: Reality check ! For me. No - the Virus didn’t get me yet - thank God. Hope you’re all keeping extra-safe out there. A decision to relax controls doesn’t suddenly make the danger go away. But me ?? Yes, I’ve been quiet. Reason ? As well as getting over-stretched and harassed by too many demands ... I managed to rip my Gluteus Maximus to … Read More →

Brian Howe, former lead singer for Bad Company and Ted Nugent has died from cardiac arrest at age 66.  Brian first hit the scene in the U.S. singing on the Ted Nugent album "Penetrator".  He quickly followed that up by joining Mick Ralphs and Simon Kirke of Bad Company.  Replacing Paul Rodgers, Bad Company enjoyed considerable commercial success with Howe as the vocalist. Howe performed with Bad Company on the following albums: Fame and Fortune (1986), Dangerous Age (1988), Holy Water (1990), … Read More →

Tokyo Motor Fist’s self-titled debut scratched an itch for music fans who have been starving for new albums from Trixter or Danger Danger (and who also happen to love Def Leppard) and now the band delivers another fix with their sophomore album, "LIONS." Once again, the band delivers exactly what fans want and would expect with their catchy and uplifting hard rock. Enjoy the first single and video for the track 'Youngblood' HERE: https://youtu.be/sa1oSlCeL50 Stream the new single … Read More →

Ryan Shuck, Julien-K/ Adema vocalist, has announced that he’s voluntarily entering a rehabilitation facility for depression and alcohol abuse. The Industrial/electro rockers Julien-K, founded by original Orgy members Ryan Shuck and Amir Derakh have recently released their new album titled Harmonic Disruptor through TLG/INgrooves. The band has also announced the rescheduled dates for their massive national tour with The Birthday Massacre. Shuck posted on social media: Writing this … Read More →

L.A. Guns, featuring Phil Lewis and Tracii Guns, have released a new single, 'Let You Down'. Listen HERE: https://orcd.co/letyoudown2020 The song was written and recorded this past month while the band is in the midst of work on their next studio album. The band was so struck by the song that they felt the need to release it immediately rather than sit on it for the next studio album. It may or may not appear on said album. Of the song, Phil Lewis says, "This is our new single, … Read More →

Enuff Z’nuff are the living, breathing example of what a rock ‘n roll group should be. Now centered around bass player and vocalist Chip Z’nuff, Enuff Z’nuff are still delivering the band’s patented power pop melded with hard rock stylings. Their new album, “Brainwashed Generation” is the follow-up to 2018’s well-received “Diamond Boy” and will be released on July 10, 2020. First single, 'Fatal Distraction' is out today. Hear it here: https://youtu.be/YFHPbG_c6dY Stream the … Read More →

The global COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting restrictions regarding large gatherings regretfully make it impossible for Journey to tour this year. After carefully reviewing all options, the decision has been made to cancel the entire tour to make it possible for the band’s legion of hardworking fans to immediately obtain access to refund options during these unforeseen and extremely challenging times. Journey’s founding member and guitarist Neal Schon, keyboardist Jonathan Cain and … Read More →

Silent Theory has released the Official Music Video for their new single "Six Feet Under". Created by Jon Kuritz of Make Waves Media House, "Six Feet Under" presents a poignant statement on the state of mental health awareness and treatment in the US. "'Six Feet Under' is about the evolution of hate and ignorance to mental health. It was written during the marathon of mass shootings but it was never a stance on gun control. Only a wake up call observation of our mental healthcare system and … Read More →

Revisited, Remixed And Remastered Versions Of The Band’s Best Rock Songs Will Be Released On CD And White Vinyl On June 19 Whitesnake will bring together some of their hardest-hitting songs of its multi-platinum career on The ROCK Album, a new collection that features revisited, remixed, and remastered versions of the group’s best ROCK songs. The album is the first release in the band’s “Red, White and Blues Trilogy,” a series of fresh, new collections organized by musical themes that will … Read More →

Shred guitar pioneer Michael Angelo Batio will release his 12th studio album More Machine Than Man on June 12th via Rat Pak Records. The album features 13 new studio tracks and is the highly anticipated follow up to 2013’s Intermezzo.  More Machine Than Man is an all instrumental shred album from the Fastest Guitarist On The Planet that's sure to resonate with Michael’s past fans, as well as garner new fans along the way.  From the infectious guitar riffs from album openers “Laser Guided” and … Read More →

New York Hardcore legends, CRO-MAGS, will be releasing their first album in 20 years on June 19th, 2020 with Mission Two Entertainment. The long-awaited full-length, In The Beginning, is being praised by Down For Life as, “incredibly intense, literally dripping with anger”, and “riveting hardcore from hardcore greats”, by the LA Times. Pre-order packages for In The Beginning are available today and feature all-new CRO-MAGS merchandise including t-shirts, hoodie, crewneck sweatshirt, longsleeve … Read More →

YOSHIKI'S INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF CORONAVIRUS FOLLOWS $100,000 DONATION TO MUSICARES® COVID 19 Relief Fund ROCK STAR FEARS COLLAPSE OF JAPAN'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND PLEDGES TO SUPPORT FRONTLINE MEDICAL WORKERS LOS ANGELES, CA (April 27, 2020) YOSHIKI has donated 10 million yen (approx. $100,000) to the National Center for Global Health and Medicine through his 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Yoshiki Foundation America. The National … Read More →

After their latest album "Against" released on February 21st, SECRET RULE is back and armed with a new set of tunes. The Italian metal band will release a cover album on April, 24th exclusively on their official web store (https://bit.ly/secretrulestore) and, later, it will be available on the most important digital platforms. It’s titled Quarantine: The Other Side of Us and it has been conceived, shaped, played, mixed, and mastered in two weeks, during this quarantine time where most of the … Read More →

Rick Ruhl, singer, songwriter, lyricist, word-man, front-man, and founder of the Memphis, TN band Every Mother's Nightmare is readying a new album. The band has been in the studio since January working on their next release for HighVolMusic. Rick recently checked in giving an update on where things are at with EMN. Rick Ruhl update on the new record: "10 songs are recorded, mixed and done. We're going back in the studio (Supernova Sound Memphis) and recording 1 more song for a total of 11. … Read More →

Recently XS ROCK reported that Stephen Pearcy was working on new material for both a solo album and a new Ratt album. Today, we're excited to share the first video from Stephen's new upcoming solo album. Check out the video below for "All That I Want" Here's the latest news from Stephen Pearcy about the new albums & more! RATT’s Stephen Pearcy in pre-production for his sixth solo record 2020. Pearcy is sharing some of the songs he’s demoing for fans to listen to. Pearcy says; “Most of … Read More →

Jeff Scott Soto has released a surprise live album, “Live At Frontiers Rock Festival 2019” on all digital platforms. Today marks the one year anniversary of the performance captured in Milan, Italy on April 27, 2019 at the Frontiers Rock Festival. Stream or download it HERE: https://orcd.co/loudlivemilan Listen to a performance of 'Eyes Of Love' HERE: https://youtu.be/pg300svqaC8 The performance will be released later this year in physical format as a bonus disc on Jeff's upcoming solo … Read More →

As a big thanks to our loyal fans and to give you something fresh to listen to during this challenging world crisis, we're offering our brand new single "Where Voodoo Sleeps" for FREE! Grab the download exclusively from https://ghoultown.bandcamp.com/ for the next seven days. (The song will eventually be available through the usual platforms such as iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, etc.) "Where Voodoo Sleeps" was inspired by a band trip to New Orleans provided by our long-time friend and fellow … Read More →

Brazilian heavyweight SEPULTURA launch the SepulQuarta sessions, a weekly event where the band will give insight into the band’s colorful history, do a Q&A session and perform a new track live. “SepulQuadra was born out of the necessity to express ourselves in a different way since we’re all facing a new situation. We came with this ideia still influenced by the concept of our last album Quadra, using geometry, numerology and numbers. Wednesday, which is the fourth day of the week, was … Read More →

Norwegian death metal beasts INSIDIOUS DISEASE, featuring current/former members from DIMMU BORGIR, MORGOTH, NILE, SUSPERIA and NAPALM DEATH, recently unleashed a new single titled “Enforcers of the Plague” from their forthcoming album “After Death” that’s due in the near future. Today, the band has followed it with the release of a new album trailer, in which the band’s guitarist Silenoz delves deep into the meaning and creation of the song. WATCH ALBUM … Read More →

Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot Medical Fund Hi Headbangers, As most of you know, Frankie Banali, drummer and manager of QUIET RIOT has been battling stage four pancreatic cancer for the last year. He is putting on a brave fight and punching cancer in the nose. However, with the spring and summer shows canceled or postponed because of the pandemic he now faces a struggle to cover the ever-mounting medical expenses. His friends Peter Beckett (of the band PLAYER) and his wonderful wife Eden … Read More →

Frontiers Music Srl is proud to announce that Latvian hard rockers Bloody Heels will release their new album, "Ignite The Sky" on July 10, 2020. Today, the band has premiered the first single and video from the album, 'Criminal Masterminds'. Watch the video HERE: https://youtu.be/9CpLlfhLBm0 Stream the single and pre-order/save the album HERE: https://orcd.co/ignitethesky “Ignite the Sky” has some pretty heavy songs, but at the same time, there’s plenty of melodic stuff, … Read More →

Killswitch Engage - Adam Dutkiewicz [guitar], Joel Stroetzel [guitar], Mike D'Antonio [bass], Justin Foley [drums], and Jesse Leach [vocals] - are releasing Atonement II B-Sides For Charity. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the COVID-19 Relief Fund (https://disasterphilanthropy.org/cdp-fund/cdp-covid-19-response-fund/) for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (https://disasterphilanthropy.org/). The release will include six songs from the recording sessions for Killswitch Engage's … Read More →

Armored Saint has released a new video for their digital single "Isolation (Live from Isolation)" - a live re-recording of the classic track, "Isolation", which appeared on 1987's Raising Fear. This new version was recorded and filmed in April 2020 while all of the band members were quarantined at their homes in Los Angeles, CA. Watch and listen to "Isolation (Live from Isolation)" now at: https://youtu.be/2AUKNJ0UIDA Bassist Joey Vera comments: "Like everyone else right now, we're trying to … Read More →

100% of the profit generated from the purchase of these KISS Face Masks shall be donated* to the Global Relief Fund For Live Music Crews - Live Nation Entertainment. Preorder Now!   Now more than ever - WE ARE ONE.  Kiss Army - During these challenging times, you are not alone - We Are One! To bring the Kiss Army together, we want to feature *you* in a new music video for “We Are One”! Show us how you stay busy and have fun during … Read More →

ALCATRAZZ will release their brand new full-length, Born Innocent, via Silver Lining Music on July 31st; pre-orders now available at this location The hard-hitting, melodic heavy metal band ALCATRAZZ will once again throw down a studio gauntlet on July 31st with Born Innocent, their first studio venture since 1986’s Dangerous Games.  Alongside the unique vocal prowess and range of star frontman and founding member GRAHAM BONNET, Born Innocent also features fellow founding members JIMMY … Read More →

FIREWIND release their new video for 'Welcome To The Empire', new album 'Firewind' will be released on 15th May, out on AFM Records. The video clip was directed by Panagiotis Kountouras, VFX and post-production done by Media Distribution Partners. Guitarist Gus G. states: "Welcome To The Empire is the opening track of the album and an obvious choice for a single. Making the video was an ongoing work in progress as we filmed the band performance back in January. However, we wanted … Read More →

This spring, DESTRUCTION are delivering a treat for fans stuck at home and unable to attend live shows: Born To Thrash - Live In Germany is the band's first live album with the current line-up and will be released digitally on May 8th! Today, the band is teasing that release in the form of a trailer. Find out more, here: youtu.be/9TJ3fwtuQyg To include all of their loyal fans in this special release, the band initiated an interactive campaign featuring a map where DESTRUCTION fans … Read More →

Hauntingly doom spirit covers the world underneath a melancholic, Godless Veil. Almost five years after the release of their latest long-player Sovran, DRACONIANcast their engulfing veil of melancholy over the world once again and announce the release of their new epos, Under a Godless Veil, out October 30, 2020 via Napalm Records.   The upcoming full-length delivers a captivating mélange of dreary doom and contrasting vocals and is already the second offer featuring the stunning singer … Read More →

Metal band Images of Eden premiere their new music video for "Autumn Is Burning." The song is from the band's upcoming album, entitled Angel Born, which is currently in the works and expected to come later this year via Pavement Entertainment. Angel Born is being mixed and mastered by Bill Metoyer and is the follow-up to the band's 2018 album, Soulrise. The music video for "Autumn Is Burning" was directed by Steve D. Dorssom. AUTUMN IS … Read More →

VA Metalcore band SEASONS has released the official music video for "Violence Is a Virtue." Directed by Hive Minds Media, "Violence Is a Virtue" was filmed at Another Round Bar & Grill Through the music, and evident in the chorus of "this is my way of letting go," Seasons continues to remind listeners that creativity and artistry are at the forefront. This idea is further shown when people come to their shows, watch them live, and hang out with them afterwards. This is what they live … Read More →

PARADISE LOST release 'Ghosts', the second single from their new album"Obsidian", out on May, 15th, via Nuclear Blast Records. The newly minted anthem is a guaranteed dancefloor-filler at any discerning goth nightclub and comes with an impressive lyric video. Check it out here: Nick Holmes about 'Ghosts': "This song tips a cap to the goth rock music that was ubiquitous when we were teenagers. Even as young Death metal fans, a lot of that old 80's music is still very much the soundtrack of … Read More →

With the release of Katatonia’s new opus City Burials imminent, on April 24th through Peaceville Records, the band present their 3rd single, “The Winter Of Our Passing,” to be taken from their new studio album. The track is also being made available as an instant download with all pre-orders of the digital version of City Burials. “The Winter Of Our Passing” follows on from the album’s debut single “Lacquer”, and the upbeat “Behind The Blood” featuring Katatonia’s trademark screaming … Read More →

Platinum selling International recording artists STATIC-X have filed a police report with the LAPD, siting that their warehouse space (which is also shared with the band Dope) was recently robbed of nearly 200K worth of touring equipment during the Corona Virus Lockdown. The two bands were advised to take the story public, in order to help raise awareness with other small business owners and bands alike. “With most of us in lock down, and those who aren’t locked down, wearing masks in public, … Read More →

Marcie Free, lead vocalist for Unruly Child, Signal and former lead singer for King Kobra as Mark Free, has posted the following on her Facebook page with the accompanying video: Marcie’s Universe I should preface this by saying please forgive me on this recording, because it was a spur of the moment thing and I was in the middle of finishing the last bite of my sandwich when this came to my conscious awareness. It was recorded while I was having the revelation on Saturday February 8, 2020 … Read More →

On July 24th, Canada’s Empress will self-release their highly anticipated debut album, Premonition. And today, the band reveal the first single, "Sepulchre." Hear Empress' brand-new "Sepulchre" in its entirety HERE at their Bandcamp. Empress are a three-headed beast from Vancouver, B.C., born after guitarist/vocalist Peter Sacco (Seer) and drummer Chris Doyle attended a show headlined by doom mavens Elder. Inspired by the massive wall of sound and psychedelia they encountered on that fateful … Read More →

The Quireboys are back in the studio re-recording their iconic first album with their current Gypsy Rock n Roll sound. The new recording will prove to be powerful, inspirational and full of all the quality a modern day recording can anticipate. This is a must for all Quireboys fans worldwide and while this will be available on CD & Vinyl, both will be on limited runs, with a new modern cover and a couple of live bonus tracks on the CD. The CD will feature 2 live bonus tracks, “Man on … Read More →

SKINLAB has released their brand new video for single "Amerikill." The single is from the band's latest record VENOMOUS, that was produced by Ulrich Wild, and released on October 25th, 2019, via Art is War Records. "We are excited to release our new video for "Amerikill." This will be the first of many videos the band shot ourselves with the help of our bud Karl Whinnery who did an awesome job with his added story line catering to the inner paranoia developed through isolation. The message is … Read More →

Symphonic death metallers Genus Ordinis Dei have announced their new full-length concept album Glare of Deliverance which will be released on December 4, 2020. The album will be produced by Tommaso Monticelli at Sonitus Studio (Crema, Italy). Pre-save the album now on Spotify, Apple Music, or Deezer at this location. The band have also announced a crowdfunding campaign to create the first metal music opera which will feature a series of ten music video episodes (one for each … Read More →

With the Covid-19 pandemic far from releasing mankind from its clutches, there was no better time than to release a shard of light into the growing darkness with the approach of "Hostage" by the American Hard Rock meets Heavy Metal band, Hydrogyn, featuring their new vocalist, Holly Hines Freed Cold, yet heart moving, and made to perfection in times like these, "Hostage" captures the listener's heart and soul, yet not merely like any greasy balladry, it leaves one thinking … Read More →

This upcoming summer will hold a musical surprise: Metal legend U.D.O. will publish an album in collaboration with the official Concert Band of the German Armed Forces (Musikkorps der Bundeswehr). The album is entitled `We Are One' and will be released on July 17th. German Rock band U.D.O, including icon Udo Dirkschneider (the original voice of Accept with worldwide hits such as `Balls To The Wall', `Metal Heart' etc) presents, together with the renowned Concert Band of the German … Read More →

Get a glimpse into the prophetic aura of the blue orb and dive into the somber twilight of another cinematic metal ode: DARK SARAH introduces the dark, gloomy epos "Melancholia", led by harsh rhythmical structures coalescing with descending key patterns that frame its musical aesthetics. This first single off their upcoming album, Grim, to be released on July 17th, 2020 via Napalm Records, draws its listener into a magical horror fantasy world and gives a first sneak peek off their sophisticated … Read More →

With a new election on the horizon and America still on the brink, Al Jourgensen has re-entered the studio to create his missives that will become material for a to-be-announced new album on Nuclear Blast Records. The first taste comes today with the bold new track “Alert Level (Quarantined Mix)” accompanied by a provocative lyric video, created by Agent Ogden. Add the single to your library via your favorite streaming service, at: www.nuclearblast.com/ministry-alertlevel … Read More →

RATT's Stephen Pearcy in pre-production for his sixth solo record 2020. Pearcy is sharing some of the songs he's demoing for fans to listen to. Pearcy says; "Most of these songs will never see the light of day, so it's cool to share a few of them, see what people think." Stephen Pearcy "Making Crazy" (Pearcy) SEP Muzik/BMI 2020  https://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1502074545?ls=1&app=itunes Listen to it on Stephen Pearcy's Official website (The player is at the bottom of the … Read More →

Tell me about the latest band news? Any new projects coming out, live shows or announcements?  We have a new album releasing called “Kill the Machine”. It is the follow up to our 2017 EP “Surfaces”. We spent about a year and half writing and making sure the songs were treated with care and scrutinized. We wrote 10 songs for the album and decided on 8. We felt that an 8-song album would be a nice follow up to our 4 song EP from 2017. The first single off of the album is the title track. We … Read More →

While the Stones have been busy mostly touring over the last few years, the legendary rock band have released their first original song since 2012 with "Living In A Ghost Town".  The band released an all blues-based cover album in 2016, but this is the first taste of any new original material.  The Rolling Stones are reportedly working on a new album with no solid release date at this time. The Rolling Stones had been in the recording studio working on new music before the COVID-19 … Read More →