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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 →

Ron Keel Band, fronted by million-selling vocalist Ron Keel, has signed with HVM Entertainment & HighVolMusic, partnering longtime friends Ron Keel & HVM chief Bill Chavis in an arrangement that includes multiple album releases on HighVolMusic as well as booking and management through HVM Entertainment. Both parties are coming off successful 2019 campaigns; Ron Keel Band’s acclaimed release “Fight Like A Band” amassed rave reviews (“Great stuff,” proclaimed Eddie Trunk), worldwide … Read More →

DEBUT ALBUM, "SHAKE THE WORLD" OUT FEBRUARY 14, 2020 GROUP FEATURES ROBIN McAULEY, REB BEACH, JEFF PILSON & MATT STAR 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. Today the band unleashes the … Read More →

US guitar legend, VINNIE MOORE, has announced the release of his new album “Soul Shifter” in Europe and UK on February 21th, 2020 via Mind’s Eye Music / Cargo Records UK. The follow up to Vinnie’s critically acclaimed 2015 “Arerial Visions” is Vinnie's 9th solo album and features guest appearances by legendary artists Rudy Sarzo and Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), with Richie Monica (Billy Cox, Papa Chubby) on drums, Michael Bean (bassist from Vinnie’s TIME ODYSSEY album), Randy … Read More →

HARDLINE will release a live album & video, "Life Live" on February 14th! Check out this live video of their classic track, 'Hot Cherie’! Pre-order the CD/DVD HERE: https://radi.al/LifeLive Hardline’s performance at Frontiers Rock Festival 2019 was, any hyperbole aside, one of a kind. The band not only performed a superb show, but also saw none other than original drummer Deen Castronovo jump behind the kit to play on selected tracks from the band’s debut album. Hardline has … Read More →

Today, Doro Pesch - the legendary and undisputed Queen of Metal - announces her first U.S. tour dates of 2020. Following her performances on this year's Monsters of Rock cruise set for February 8-13, DORO will take to the stage in the following cities: April 16 - Phoenix, AZ @ Club Red April 17 - San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick April 19 - Los Angeles, CA @ Rainbow Bar & Grill May 2 - Columbia, MD @ M3 Festival May 3 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance May 4 - Sellersville, PA @ … Read More →

BLACK STAR RIDERS RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR "IN THE SHADOW OF THE WAR MACHINE" ANNOUNCE SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE AT 'RAMBLIN' MAN FAIR 2020' IN UK “This is Black Star Riders best work yet.” - Mojo “Another State Of Grace shows there is still life beyond Lizzy.” – Classic Rock “Courage and empathy, allied to superior song-writing, makes BSR a band to treasure on their own terms” – Planet Rock “A body of work that stands comfortably … Read More →

SERENITY To Release New Single & Official Video For “My Kingdom Comes” | Watch NOW! Pre-Order New Album, The Last Knight, HERE! Their Kingdom has come! With their third single “My Kingdom Comes” off their upcoming album, The Last Knight, to be released via Napalm Records SERENITY continues the epic journey in the footsteps of the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I. The beautiful conceptualized video shows the last knight … Read More →

When Finnish sextet NIGHTWISH announce a new studio album people tend to take notice. They know that something special is brewing. Band leader Tuomas Holopainen once said that whenever he creates a new record he has the intention of capturing something rare and unique, a monument and a true album experience. In 2020 he’s certain to achieve his objective once again. NIGHTWISH have completed the recordings for their 9th studio album and are proud to announce the title, artwork (above) and … Read More →

This is Finnish ABBA-Metal! AMBERIAN DAWN Release Title Track and Official Video “Looking For You” New Album, Looking For You, out January 31, 2020 Pre-Order HERE! Melodic ABBA-Metal from Finland - A poetic sound rises with AMBERIAN DAWN ABBA-Metal pioneers AMBERIAN DAWN just released their third single, the title track “Looking For You”, along with an official video via Napalm Records. In a nutshell, this high voltage … Read More →

On February 14th, Blaze of Perdition will release their new album, The Harrowing of Hearts, via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of The Harrowing of Hearts, the new single, "With Madman's Faith", can be streamed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFvfId1wbfI Check out the first single and watch the video clip for "Transmutation Of Sins" at: metalblade.com/blazeofperdition - where the record can also be pre-ordered in the following formats: - digipak-CD (w/exclusive bonus track) - 180g … Read More →

At the end of 2019, BURNING WITCHES promised the release of the first taster from their forthcoming album Dance With The Devil, which is due on March 6, 2020 via Nuclear Blast - and today the group has delivered in the form of the lead single "Sea Of Lies"! Watch the accompanying visualizer video for the track over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=decnY34nllo Purchase/stream the song here: https://nblast.de/BWSeaOfLies Listen to "Sea Of Lies" and other new tracks in the NB New … Read More →

KINGS OF DUST (FEAT. GREG CHAISSON) PREMIERE "LIKE AN OCEAN" LYRIC VIDEO THROUGH SLEAZE ROXX Phoenix retro rockers KINGS OF DUST, who feature former Badlands bassist, Greg Chaisson amongst their rank, have released a lyric video for "Like An Ocean" from the band's upcoming self-titled debut album.  The band chose Sleaze Roxx to premiere the video with.  (Editor's Note* I previously wrote for Sleaze Roxx, check them out if you like anything glam, sleaze or hair metal!) Be sure and check out … Read More →

In support of their sensational 2019 album, A Violent Happy Place, DOPESICK has dropped a brand new and visually spectacular music video for “Freaks,” the second single from the debut full-length effort. Watch the video for “Freaks” today via Revolver at https://www.revolvermag.com/music/see-dopesick-new-freaks-video. Just one of many highlights on an incredibly diverse record, “Freaks” finds DOPESICK at their heaviest and most unnerving, bringing ‘90s alternative metal back to the … Read More →

Vio-lence/former Machine Head guitarist Phil Demmel has released a lyric video for the track “The Permanent Decay”, under his new project umbrella Echoes of Reckoning, featuring an all-star cast including Bleeding Through vocalist Brandan Schieppati, Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, and Sacred Reich (Former Machine Head) drummer Dave McClain. The track premiered on Sirius XM Liquid Metal on Friday. photo credit: Melody … Read More →

SYLOSIS is set to release their 5th studio album, Cycle Of Suffering, on February 7th. Today, the band dropped the second single from the forthcoming record. Watch and listen to "Calcified" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocQQepiT3_k Pre-order Cycle Of Suffering on various formats now:  nuclearblast.com/cycleofsuffering Pre-order digitally to receive "Calcified" and "I Sever" instantly (via amazon and iTunes only!) or pre-save the album via Spotfy, Apple … Read More →

DARKNESS OUT MARCH 13TH; AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER HERE (Los Angeles, CA - January 10, 2020) - Stitched Up Heart release their new music video for "Warrior" today via Another Century. Check out the video HERE. "Warrior" is off the band's forthcoming full-length album Darkness out March 13th. "I'm really excited about this video because I was able to come up with almost the entire creative vision for it. From wardrobe, makeup, to cinematography. We wanted to go for a … Read More →

On February 7th, God Dethroned will release their new full-length, Illuminati, via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of Illuminati, a video for the new single "Spirit of Beelzebub" (the second of three interconnected short movies) can be viewed below:   God Dethroned comments: "' Spirit of Beelzebub' is the second single and video from the 'Illuminati' album. This song will appeal to our fans who like the faster and more aggressive tunes of God Dethroned. The video is actually … Read More →

San Diego, California-based metal outfit CARNIFEX have announced that after 8 years, lead guitarist Jordan Lockrey will be leaving the band.CARNIFEX comments, "We want to wish Jordan Lockrey the best of everything as he departs CARNIFEX after eight years, three amazing records and countless tours. We will be forever thankful for the creativity and musical vision Jordan brought to CARNIFEX. Please wish him well." Jordan Lockrey states, "I want to thank the guys for seeing something in me and … Read More →

New Album “Coat of Arms” Out February 28, 2020 British rock heroes Wishbone Ash releases a new single and video today. The song "We Stand As One" is taken from the forthcoming studio album "Coat Of Arms". Guitarist/vocalist Andy Powell proudly describes the song as a “real heavy rock anthem featuring wonderful guitars, in the true spirit of Wishbone Ash classics such as ‘The Warrior’.” You can … Read More →

NEW DOUBLE ALBUM OF TRUTH AND SACRIFICE OUT MARCH 20TH Today, HEAVEN SHALL BURN release two new songs and music videos for  "Protector" and "Weakness Leaving My Heart". Check out the double video directed by the band's long-time friend Philipp Hirsch here: Both songs are off the upcoming double album Of Truth and Sacrifice, which is due for release on March 20th, 2020. Guitarist Maik Weichert states, "In order to reflect the concept of the double album we decided … Read More →

Metal Band DISCIPLES OF VERITY--COREY GLOVER (vocalist of LIVING COLOUR and BOWIE EXPERIENCE), GEORGE POND (bass, former bassist of NEGATIVE SKY), COREY PIERCE (drums, former drummer GOD FORBID), MARK MONJOY (rhythm guitar, SEKOND SKYN), and DANNY PUMA (lead guitar, NEGATIVE SKY)--has released the official music video for their new single, "Lying to Myself." Originally premiered on PureGrainAudio, "Lying to Myself" features PHIL DEMMEL (MACHINEHEAD, VIO-LENCE) on lead guitar and is the second … Read More →

ALBUM WAS RECORDED IN LOS ANGELES WITH ANDREW WATT, DUFF MCKAGAN AND CHAD SMITH SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE ELTON JOHN, POST MALONE, SLASH AND TOM MORELLO ORDINARY MAN AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2020   "There's a line in 'Ordinary Man' where I sing, 'I don't want to die an ordinary man,' which I don't think I will," OZZY says with a laugh Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE has set Friday, February 21 as the … Read More →

New Album “The Serpent Rings” Out January 27th at SPV/Steamhammer European Tour Starts in March British rock icons Magnum releases a new digital single today. The new song "Where Are You Eden?" is taken from the forthcoming studio album "The Serpent Rings". You can listen to the song here: "The Serpent Rings" will be released January 17th, 2020 through Steamhammer/SPV as CD digipak, 2LP gatefold version, … Read More →

Puritan Masochism coming January 24th on Napalm Records! Watch Konvent's new video for 'Ropes pt. II' HERE! Pre-order your album copy at THIS LOCATION! Copenhagen's rising death-doom outfit, KONVENT, is set to release their highly anticipated debut album, Puritan Masochism, on January 24via Napalm Records. Only a few days ahead of its official release, the band has just premiered another brutal-sounding … Read More →

“All I Had to Lose” featuring Mark Morales, the first single from Lamb of God guitarist MARK MORTON’s second solo offering, entitled Ether, is available today via iTunes HERE. Listen to the track, which features the Sons of Texas vocalist, at https://youtu.be/GZikUXDnupo. “’All I Had To Lose’ is one of the most personal songs I’ve ever written,” MORTON says. “Mark Morales’ incredible vocal performance really brought it to life and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned … Read More →

LIFE OF AGONY and DOYLE (of the Misfits) Team Up for BEAST COAST MONSTERS TOUR 2020 US Tour Dates Begin on March 13 in Philadelphia, PA Following the incredible success of their 2019 European tour together, LIFE OF AGONY and DOYLE (featuring the iconic guitarist of the Misfits) will bring their BEAST COAST MONSTERS tour to the U.S. and Australia in 2020. The tour kicks off this March on Friday the 13th in Philadelphia, PA (Full … Read More →

“Is craving for heavenly delights” The Belgian rock excellence BLACK MIRRORS have released their high voltage unplugged version of “Günther Kimmich”, along with a music video, today via Napalm Records. Since the release of their debut album, Look Into The Black Mirror, in September 2018, the Belgian rockers have played over 120 shows in 16 European countries, and on top of that, the band won the prestigious D6cibels Music Award in the category “Rock & Alternative”. Following these … Read More →

SHAKRA have released their video for their new single & fabulous rocker 'Too Much Is Not Enough', out now on AFM Records, the first track from upcoming album 'Mad World' which is set for release on 28th February. Check out the new video here:  For a quarter of a century, SHAKRA has been part of the music circus. Only someone who's been in a band before knows how fragile and exhausting this kind of social fabric is. 25 years is a very long time and only a few acts can make it this … Read More →

REVOLUTION SAINTS DROP LYRIC VIDEO FOR "CLOSER" The THIRD ALBUM, "RISE" OUT JANUARY 24, 2020 ON FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL BAND FEATURES DEEN CASTRONOVO, DOUG ALDRICH, & JACK BLADES Revolution Saints are returning with their third album, "RISE" on January 24, 2020. Today they have launched a lyric video for the second song released from the album entitled "Closer." Watch and listen HERE: Stream the … Read More →

Rush Members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have posted the following press release regarding the death of Neil Peart: It is with broken hearts and the deepest sadness that we must share the terrible news that on Tuesday our friend, soul brother and bandmate of over 45 years, Neil, has lost his incredibly brave three and a half year battle with brain cancer (Glioblastoma). We ask that friends, fans, and media alike understandably respect the family’s need for privacy and peace at this extremely … Read More →

JUNO Award winning rockers The Glorious Sons will kick off their highly anticipated “A War On Everything” North American headlining tour next week! The excursion begins in Pennsylvania on January 16, the sweeping 40+ date tour will hit iconic venues across major cities throughout the U.S. and Canada including stops in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto and Vancouver before wrapping in Montreal on April 11. Joining the tour as special guests are Des Rocs (U.S. dates) and Black Pistol Fire (Canadian … 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. A partnership that crosses over three decades, Gibson and Slash announced today, January 9, the release of the first-ever Slash Collection. In a … Read More →

In 1988, at the pinnacle of the “Hollywood Hair Metal” craze, WILDSIDE, then called YOUNG GUNNS, were sharpening their teeth, playing continuous SOLD OUT shows at clubs like the Roxy, Whisky, Troubadour, Gazzarri’s, and X-Poseur 54.  Don’t let this fool you!  While Wildside was called Young Gunns in the late ’80s and when signed to Capitol Records, it was the same exact band!  The band needed to eventually change their name.  the producers of a western film using a similar title (released … Read More →

Rock icons Queensrÿche release their new lyric video for "Inner Unrest". 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. "'Inner Unrest' is an abstract characterization loosely based on the struggles dealing with PTSD. The internal and external battles one must fight daily," states Queensryche frontman Todd LaTorre about the track. Queensryche is gearing up to hit the road for The Verdict 2020 … Read More →

CREMATORY Releases Single and Lyric Video “The Downfall” New Album, Unbroken, out March 6th Pre-Order Starts NOW! CREMATORY remains Unbroken – a somber ode to transience, love and pain Welcome to the panopticon of darkness: German gothic pioneers CREMATORY continue to perform the tightrope act in the somber void with their brand new first single, “The Downfall”, along with an artful black and white lyric video. The … Read More →

Memphis, Tennessee's EVERY MOTHER'S NIGHTMARE recently announced that they are recording a new album but that hasn't stopped them from continuing to promote their back catalog. The band and their label have just released another new video for the track 'Pray' from the 2018 reissue 'Smokin' Delta Voodoo'. EMN is on the climb and a very notable resurgence since the release of their last full-length original album 'Grind'. HVM released 'Grind' in 2017, 'Smokin' Delta Voodoo' in 2018, Backtraxx … Read More →

Seven Spires is an American metal quartet who enjoys drawing from across the spectrum of metal and beyond to tell their tales of demons, death, love, and the peculiarities of the human condition. The band’s sophomore album, “Emerald Seas," is a highly emotional, dark, and theatrical epic, which will be released February 14, 2020 via Frontiers Music Srl. Today the band has released a video for the second track from "Emerald Seas" entitled "Drowner of Worlds." Pre-order the … Read More →

Denmark based death metal band BLOOD EAGLE unleashed their album, TO RIDE IN BLOOD & BATHE IN GREED,  unto the world on November 22nd via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band release the video visualizer for "Wall Of Hate" off part III of TO RIDE IN BLOOD & BATHE IN GREED. Watch the video here: https://BloodEagle.lnk.to/WoH The band comments, "What time is it? It’s grind ‘o clock! This song is about one of the biggest political controversies of all time. A true monumental failure for … Read More →

Candlelight Records has announced the worldwide signing of Italian extreme metal stalwarts BLASPHEMER. The group's third album The Sixth Hour will be released worldwide on 24th January. The Sixth Hour showcases twelve songs of pure blackened-death metal, mastered at the famous studio Hertz in Poland, known for their work with Behemoth, Decapitated and Vader. Fundamentally a concept album, The Sixth Hour's main theme is the way of the cross, i.e. the last day of Jesus Christ, the path that led … Read More →

There are things that are simply a perfect match. In this case, it also includes the combination of David Reece / Andy Susemihl. The great voice of the US rock star paired with the virtuosity and the feeling for first-class guitar riffs of the former U.D.O./ Sinner string witcher Susemihl are the top ingredients for a first-class metal album... "Cacophony Of Souls" is such an album. It will be released on March 13th, 2020 via El Puerto Records. There is already the first trailer: Youtube: … Read More →

Swedish classic rock/AOR supergroup THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA are set to take off with the release of their intergalactic new album »Aeromantic,« on February 28 via Nuclear Blast. "More drama" is the name of the game - and the band straight delivers class in the form of the official music video for the first single 'Divinyls,' directed by René U Valdes of Bravo Bravo Films. Get a sonic impression of their promised »Aeromantic« experience over on YouTube, … Read More →

HighVolMusic and Asphalt Valentine announce February 28, 2020 as the worldwide release date for the group’s new studio album, 'Twisted Road'. Vocalist Joe Flynt states: “The whole band is excited to be releasing another record. It's been 5 years or so since we did the 'Into The Red' E.P. and a lot has changed with the band. We almost called it a day a while back but then I got a call from another band from the area to fill in on vocals. While I was out on the road with them my creative energy … Read More →

Today, American heavy metal titans Haunt stream the entirety of their massively anticipated third album, Mind Freeze, at the New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal (NWOTHM) YouTube channel. Set for international release on January 10th via Shadow Kingdom Records, hear Haunt's Mind Freeze in its entirety exclusively HERE. Simply put, Haunt is the new face of traditional heavy metal & hard rock. Masterful despite their young years as a band, Haunt began as a solo project of Beastmaker frontman … Read More →

A European tour with SABATON and APOCALYPTICA, a raft of summer festival appearances and a North American headline tour with BATTLE BEAST and SEVEN SPIRES in support of their forthcoming new album -  2020 promises to be THE year of modern metal sextet, AMARANTHE. To pay tribute to their upcoming tour partners, the band has released a cover version of "82nd All The Way," giving the original version that can be found on SABATON's current hit album The Great War (2019), a new twist with their … Read More →

Iconic American rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose will be saluted by a stellar rock star line-up whose own careers were influenced by the legendary and powerful Montrose sound at Ronnie Montrose Remembered  — one of the most talked-about shows of NAMM 2020. This celebratory concert highlighting Montrose’s career will feature his greatest hits from early Montrose, Edgar Winter, Van Morrison, Gamma and more PERFORMED BY AN ICONIC CAST OF GUITAR HEROES AND LEGENDARY ROCKSTARS. The event is set … Read More →

European Tour With HAMMERFALL And Special Guest BATTLE BEAST Kicks Off On January 30 Duet Available On Strictly Limited 7” Vinyl Exclusively On World Dominion Tour Never be somebody’s second But always be Second to One! Today, HAMMERFALL has revealed a new version of their beautiful, energetic ballad, “Second to One”, featuring Noora Louhimo of Battle Beast. The original track was featured on HAMMERFALL’s chart-breaking … Read More →

New Jersey’s progressive metal masters, SYMPHONY X, are proud to announce their "25th Anniversary North American tour 2020"! The 28 date trek will kick off in Englewood, NJ on May 14th and make stops in Montreal, Cleveland and Austin before concluding on June 17th at The Masquerade in Atlanta. Joining the band as openers are PRIMAL FEAR and FIREWIND! SYMPHONY X comments, "We are extremely excited to celebrate this milestone in our career! The shows in Europe and South America were incredible … Read More →

True Norwegian Black Metal band Svarttjern have premiered the third and final single from forthcoming album Shame is Just a Word. The release coincides with the band's headlining slot at the Orgivm Satanicvm II festival in Oslo tonight (January 3). Stream "Frost Embalmed Abyss" at the links … Read More →

Glam, Sleaze, Hair Metal & Hard Rock Maniacs!! Blake and the boys are back again for a second go-around with Demon Doll Records and we could not be more pleased to unleash a silver pressed official reissue of ‘Mud In Your Eye’. This album is packed with 13 killer tracks. the first 7 being from their final recording sessions with a little surprise appearance from the one and only Lemmy Kilmister on the title track but don’t think the action stops there as the guys deliver sonic blows … Read More →

Like a phoenix from the ashes, a legend rises again in 2020: MY DYING BRIDE went through tough some times in last years and fought many struggles along their way, but now the British doom metal band are proud to announce their new studio album "The Ghost Of Orion" for 6th March 2020. The new record of MY DYING BRIDE is the product of a vibrantly creative band that is more than willing to build on their successes in the past. Singer Aaron Stainthorpe about"The Ghost Of Orion": "A new album … Read More →

Danny De La Rosa released his first single "Acid Flame" off of his debut solo album titled 12 Weekends due out early 2020. The single was co-produced with Marc Kapetan and the video for the single can be seen here. In addition to "Acid Flame," Danny is also releasing a gratuitous track titled "The Mirror." "The inspiration of Acid Flame came from the memories of trying to sleep when I had a fever or the flu. It sucks so bad and the nighttime is never-ending" says Danny De La Rosa. The … Read More →

In the summer of 2006, Paul Di'Anno was asked if he would like to perform with his German band Phantoms Of The Opera at a city festival in the small Westphalian town of Waltrop - at that time, also with Fury In the Slaughterhouse and Sydney Youngblood. After initial skepticism about how to get the expected pop and disco fans, they decided to play the gig, especially since the two Re-Vision musicians, bassist Gonzo and drummer Dom, who formed the rhythm foundation of the Phantoms, had a home … Read More →

Doom Candy (Ex-Mushroomhead) have released their latest track entitled, "Doom Candy" (Zardonic Remix). The song is taken from the group's upcoming 'Suicide Effects' EP, set for release in early 2020. Doom Candy features music from Jeffrey Nothing and Thomas Church. The music can be described as dark, aggressive "elektro-thrash"; which includes elements of industrial and heavy metal. Hear "Doom Candy" (Zardonic Remix) here: https://youtu.be/ahYp_Oz-OrI Two songs from the 'Suicide Effects' EP … Read More →

Sonically expansive, aurally depressive metal band Ether Coven announces the release of their new song "When Quiet Fell" today. Listen to the track premiering exclusively with Metal Injection, HERE. The track is off the band's forthcoming album full-length album Everything Is Temporary Except Suffering out January 10th. Everything Is Temporary Except Suffering features previously released tracks "Flower Crown" and "Unravel". The album was recorded, mixed and produced by Erik Rutan (Cannibal … Read More →

Lamb of God guitarist MARK MORTON returns in 2020 with his second solo offering, entitled Ether, a primarily acoustic five-song EP scheduled for release in January via Rise Records/BMG. As with MORTON’s solo debut, Anesthetic, released earlier this year, the guitarist enlisted the talents of various musicians and vocalists to bring his songs to life. Ether features appearances by Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Howard Jones (Killswitch Engage, Light the Torch), John Carbone (Moon Tooth) and Mark … Read More →

Australian rockers Airbourne will embark on the first North American tour in support of their riff-roaring new album (and fifth overall) Boneshaker, out now via Spinefarm Records. The spring tour kicks off April 20 in New York City and concludes on May 23 in Montreal. The trek includes appearances at several major rock festivals, such as Sonic Temple and Epicenter. All dates are below. "We're mega pumped up to the max to bring the ‘Boneshaker World Tour’ to the USA," says frontman and … Read More →

Dimebash - an all-star jam tribute to "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, the late co-founder and guitarist of Pantera and Damageplan - is set for Thursday, January 16 at The Observatory OC in Santa Ana, California. Rock legend Dave Grohl and many more top rock and metal artists will be on hand to honor the guitar legend 15 years after his untimely passing. The all-star jam will feature Dime's music and some of his favorite songs, with the Texas homegrown sounds of WhiskeyDick opening the show. The … Read More →

YOSHIKI LIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL will air nationwide on PBS in 14 cities on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Encore showings in Los Angeles and New York have been added this month due to enormous reaction from classical and rock music fans across the country. For a complete list of airdates for YOSHIKI LIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL, visit: https://www.yoshiki.net/classical.html. YOSHIKI LIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL was filmed during YOSHIKI’s multiple, sold-out solo concerts at the stunning Carnegie … Read More →

Japanese rock star YOSHIKI will team up with American rock legends KISS for a once-in-a-lifetime television performance on Japan’s NHK network. The artists will appear together as “YOSHIKI feat. KISS” (“YOSHIKISS”) during the New Year’s Eve “Red and White Music Battle” (“Kouhaku Uta Gassen”), the most-watched television program in Japan, which is also broadcast worldwide. YOSHIKI’s televised performance with KISS follows his surprise on-stage appearances with the band at Tokyo … Read More →

BURNING WITCHES will release their third studio album Dance With The Devil onto the world on March 6, 2020, via Nuclear Blast. There's no rest for the wicked, as less than two weeks after the release of their Wings Of Steel EP, the band have unveiled the cover artwork for their upcoming record, which was designed by Hungarian artist Gyula Havancsák (BLIND GUARDIAN TWILIGHT ORCHESTRA, ACCEPT, POWERWOLF, STRATOVARIUS, etc.) and DESTRUCTION and GOMORRA guitarist Damir Eskic. The group … Read More →

The dark electronic band DOGTABLET featuring Jared Louche (CHEMLAB), Martin King (TEST DEPT.) and Roberto Soave are pleased to announce the release of their full-length album, Feathers & Skin. For fans of Coil, Portishead, Pink Floyd, Underworld, Bauhaus DOGTABLET’s individual parts all make sense on their own, but together they should not. Combine the people involved in the Industrial agit-noise disruptors TEST DEPARTMENT with the baroque-goth figures SHELLEYAN ORPHAN as well as the … Read More →

Legendary New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL are proud to announce The Wings Over USA 2020 tour. Kicking off on February 26th at the House of Blues of Anaheim, the 17-date tour which will feature special guests EXHORDER and HYDRAFORM will make stops in Las Vegas, New Orleans and Atlanta before concluding in New Jersey. The final date will welcome M.O.D. featuring Billy Milano and DEMOLITION HAMMER. Bobby Blitz comments, "Let's get this show on the road, "Wings over the USA", round two!  We are … Read More →

Today, Brazilian thrash metal heroes SEPULTURA release the official lyric video for their second single from the new album Quadra, entitled "Last Time". The track boasts a commanding intro that kicks into a raw thrash masterpiece: "Last Time" is a song with massive power, depth, and guts. Find out what all the fuss is about here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJPuijhnXrA Guitarist Andreas Kisser about the new single: "'Last Time' is a song that many can relate to or have encountered … Read More →

HEAVEN SHALL BURN are excited to announce their upcoming album, Of Truth and Sacrifice, which is set for a release end of March 2020. Instead of getting stuck in the ever grueling cycle of studio recordings, album releases and touring, HEAVEN SHALL BURN allowed themselves a well-deserved break. While taking the time off, the members recharged their batteries and gathered new influences and ideas. Maik Weichert (guitars) stated, "We decided that one album wasn't good enough, but we wanted to … Read More →

Phoenix-based retro rockers KINGS OF DUST are set to release their self-titled debut album 13 March 2020 via Shock Records / Vanity Music Group. KINGS OF DUST is comprised of Badlands bassist Greg Chaisson, one time Red Dragon Cartel (along with Chaisson) frontman, Michael Thomas Beck, lead guitarist Ryan McKay from the Crash Street Kids and drummer Jimi Taft from local legends Surgical Steel, KINGS OF DUST find themselves rooted in mid 70’s era classic rock, recalling the likes of Deep … Read More →

VOODOO GODS, the new flagship on Death Metal heaven, signs a worldwide record deal with the up-and-coming label Reaper Entertainment Europe. The new studio album, "THE DIVINITY OF BLOOD", will be released in spring 2020. Since their formation in Tampa (USA), the band has unleashed powerful Death/Thrash, which is influenced by voodooism, rituals, and anti-Christian forces as well as the spirits of nature. The band was founded in 2001 by Alex von Poschinger, Tony Norman (ex-MONSTROSITY, … Read More →

On February 7th, God Dethroned will release their new full-length, Illuminati, via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of Illuminati, a clip for the album's title track (a first of three interconnected short movies) can be viewed at: metalblade.com/goddethroned - where the record can also be pre-ordered in the following formats: - jewelcase-CD - digipak-CD (EU Exclusive) - box set (digipak CD, bonus DVD, chain necklace, photo cards, patch - limited to 3000 copies) - 180g black vinyl (EU … Read More →

Sonically expansive, aurally depressive metal band Ether Coven have just released their new track "Unravel" today. Listen to the track, premiering exclusively with Revolver, HERE. "Unravel" follows the release of "Flower Crown" and both songs are off Ether Coven's new full-length album Everything Is Temporary Except Suffering out January 10th. Pre-order the band's debut Century Media Records release, featuring artwork by Stephen Kasner (Integrity Sunn O))), Khlyst), HERE. The album was … Read More →

New York hardcore pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT released their twelfth studio album Get Loud! last month through Nuclear Blast. Today, the band are proud to unveil the music video for "Conquer And Divide" which was directed by Punchdance Studios who are the same team behind "I Remember" video. Watch "Conquer And Divide" here: youtu.be/kWEuSVedLdw Roger Miret comments, “That’s it, nothing new. The rich stay rich, the poor stay poor, but we’ve lost sight of how we are pawned against each other for … Read More →

Today, UK prog metal/rock band Novena have released the track 'Disconnected' (Single Version) along with an accompanying music video. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/NJEyF4LPZ-I And stream/download the single here: https://orcd.co/novenadisconnectedsingle The full album version of 'Disconnected' will appear on the band's upcoming debut full-length album, 'Eleventh Hour', which is out March 6, 2020. More details on that in the coming weeks. Novena established themselves on the UK and … Read More →

Mongolian rock sensation THE HU have joined forces with Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix who adds guest vocals to the band's critically acclaimed single "Wolf Totem," the original version of which charted at #1 on Billboard's Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart back in April and the highly acclaimed video has garnered over 21 million views. The original single is featured on THE HU's Top Ten-charting debut album THE GEREG released September 13 via Better Noise Music. Listen to "Wolf … Read More →

The Veer Union are screaming into the holiday season with the release of a scorching version of Flyleaf's "I'm So Sick" ahead of the new "Covers Collection, Vol. 1" album, due on 12/20/19. This ultra-heavy version of the song is impacting out-of-the-gate with an add to Spotify's "New Metal Tracks" playlist, debuting at #7. Talking about “I’m So Sick”, the band’s Crispin Earl says: “I remember the first time hearing this song when I was just starting The Veer Union - it just blew me away! … Read More →

Electro/Industrial artist CELLMOD officially announces the new full-length release, The Dissident featuring the single, "The Inevitable." For fans of SOLITARY EXPERIMENTS, GOD MODULE and SYSTEM SYN. The Dissident will be available on all major digital streaming platforms as well as a physical CD in the form of a short-run 4-Panel digipak. "In "The Inevitable" I utilized a text-to-speech software to record what I feel would be the words of the would-be entity that represents the … Read More →

On January 24th, Midnight will release their new album, Rebirth by Blasphemy, via Metal Blade Records. "'Rebirth By Blasphemy' is a rebirth," states Midnight's sole driving force, Athenar. "It's a change in life and it's a rebirth of doing whatever the fuck you want and seeing what happens after that. It's about saying yes, taking opportunities, taking a fucking chance." These sentiments are backed up by the notorious - and prolific - underground band's trademark blend of speed metal, black … Read More →

10th Anniversary Memorial Awards Gala Will Honor Recipients in Eight Award Categories The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, founded in memory of the late rock music legend, will commemorate the 10th anniversary of his passing and the formation of the charity with an Awards Gala on February 20, 2020. The Awards Gala will take place at The Wiltern in Los Angeles and will recognize honorees who have played a role in either Dio’s legacy or that of the charity. The festivities will … Read More →

MELODIC DEATH METAL FROM BRAZIL BAND JOINS LABEL'S RAPIDLY EXPANDING METAL ROSTER NEW ALBUM DUE IN 2020 Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce the signing of melodic death metal band Sculptor! Hailing from Brazil, the band joins the label's rapidly expanding metal roster. The band is currently working on their debut album for the label, anticipated for release in 2020. Based in the city of Curitiba (coincidentally and … Read More →

Last week, BURNING WITCHES unleashed their new Wings Of Steel EP - but today the group are proud to announce that they have completed their third studio album Dance With The Devil which is set to be released on March 6, 2020, via Nuclear Blast! The band comments, "The 3rd album is, of course, a very important one but we felt very comfortable with that pressure, the band was a strong unit writing and recording the new songs. The idea behind Dance With The Devil is inspired by the famous … Read More →