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Tribulation in the flesh. Live on stage. In front of a seated audience. At one of Stockholm's oldest and most storied venues. Normally, this would be unceremonious, but for Alive & Dead At Södra Teatern, Tribulation's first live album, it was an event to behold, for the monsters were let out of their cages to run wild as the Swedes imparted death metal of distinction across two fearsome sets. Invited by ex-Nirvana 2002 vocalist and curator Orvar Säfström, who also bedeviled the audience as … Read More →

Legendary NYHC pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT are back to the scene with their twelfth studio album, GET LOUD!, which will be released on November 8th via Nuclear Blast. In celebration of the announcement, the band offer the lyric video for the first single, "Spray Painted Walls" which can be seen here: https://youtu.be/rBU1wi_ijXU Roger Miret comments, "So excited for everyone to hear our new record GET LOUD! I really love the songs and it feels like a great mixture of what we have done … Read More →

After much speculation instigated by two video trailers released earlier this summer, SLAYER - Tom Araya, Kerry King, Gary Holt and Paul Bostaph - in conjunction with Nuclear Blast Records and Prime Zero Productions, announces SLAYER The Repentless Killogy motion picture and companion LP/CD, “The Repentless Killogy, Live At The Forum in Inglewood, CA.”  Coming November 8, 2019, the narrative short film paired with SLAYER ’s entire performance of its August 5, 2017 concert at the Los Angeles … Read More →

A Killer's Confession, the band led by vocalist Waylon Reavis has released its brand new single "Numb" today via Wake Up! Music Group. The single is from the band's upcoming sophomore album The Indifference Of Good Men out October 18th. The video for the song can be found at this location: https://youtu.be/aWSQ43g_X7E. The Indifference Of Good Men is the follow up to the band's critically acclaimed debut album Unbroken. The album was produced by Sahaj Ticotin (Starset, Sevendust) … Read More →

n honor of Friday the 13th, the death/thrash/shred quartet EXMORTUS have unveiled an animated music video for their “Evil Dead”-inspired song “Swallow Your Soul,” one of two new original tracks on their forthcoming Halloween/horror-themed EP, “Legions Of The Undead.” The clip, which was designed by Wayne Joyner (Dream Theater, Devin Townsend), can be seen at this location: https://youtu.be/VTp2a-5K-nY “Swallow Your Soul” is also now available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp and … Read More →

Clutch announce the release of "Electric Worry." The single is the third in a series of new studio recordings that comprise the newly launched Weathermaker Vault Series and the first new official music Clutch is making available since the release of their critically acclaimed album, Book Of Bad Decisions. The new live video uses footage from various 2019 European Summer festivals can be seen at https://youtu.be/mtuVGOnX868 When “Electric Worry” was released in 2007 on the … Read More →

Italian Alt-Metal superstars Lacuna Coil have just released their second single and music video for "Reckless" today. Watch the video for "Reckless", which was directed by Roberto Saku Cinardi and continues the story of previously released single "Layers Of Time", HERE. The track is off the band's forthcoming album Black Anima, out on October 11th, 2019. "'Reckless' is the second track taken from our new album Black Anima. We wanted the concept of the video for this song to be … Read More →

On Tour In North American With Agnostic Front and Hatebreed American power trio PRONG has released a new digital single and video for the song "Blood Out Of Stone" today. The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Zero Days" (which was released in 2017 via Steamhammer/SPV. The disc was once again produced by PRONG main man Tommy Victor, with trusted collaborator Chris Collier as co-producer and engineer. You can watch … Read More →

For the first time in 19 years, Friday the 13th coincides with a full moon - what a perfect day for the masters of gothic rock, THE 69 EYES, to unleash their 30-years-anniversary album West End. To celebrate this release, the Helsinki Vampires evoked another legendary evil spirit of the metal scene, starring in the band's new music video "Two Horns Up" - the one and only Dani Filth from Cradle Of Filth. So get ready for the most twisted goth'n'roll track of this autumn and watch the video … Read More →

Canadian deathcore pioneers DESPISED ICON are back to reveal their 6th full-length album, PURGATORY, which will be released on November 15th via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band releases the first single and title track for the album, "Purgatory". Directed and produced by Jessy Fuchs, of Les Films 37 Superkick, the video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/hsTdkJWvu3A DESPISED ICON comments, "At long last, we finally have new music for you! This is the most time we've ever spent … Read More →

French industrial/metal band SCHULTZ is pleased to announce the release of their brand new video, "Shot Of Pain"; the title track from their new album on BLC Productions. Synopsis:  Here, two worlds oppose and clash: that of boredom - symbolized by a cramped child’s room, and that of action -  symbolized by an underground fight club with BDSM accents; where the shots of pain are shots of life... "Shot Of Pain" - … Read More →

More extreme, more melodic, and larger than life sounds! Canada's hottest extreme metal export, The Agonist, return with their brand new album Orphans on September 20th with Rodeostar Records. On their sixth studio album, the band created a wild metal beast that feeds on melodic death metal and rock-tinged moments. In between beautifully anthemic sound walls, pounding grooves, and fierce riffs, frontwoman Vicky Psarakis showcases her impressive and diverse range that evokes both rock diva and … Read More →

Building on the momentum established with their righteous recent releases “Slave To The Sword” (2014), “Ride Forth” (2016) and “Sound Of Steel” (2018), the Los Angeles-based EXMORTUS – hailed by MetalSucks for their “mix of thrash, death metal and shred that's absolutely irresistible” – will release a new EP, “Legions Of The Undead,” on Oct. 25 via the band's own Exmortus Music, in cooperation with M-Theory Audio. The five-track release – which was recorded earlier this year with longtime … Read More →

Norway's avant-garde Black Metal pioneers and innovators BORKNAGAR have just released their second single and music video "Up North" today via Century Media Records. Watch the video, created by Costin Chioreanu / Twilight13Media, HERE. The track is off the band's 11th studio album, True North, out on September 27th, 2019. "'Up North' being the brainchild of I.C.S. Vortex, we gave his longtime friend Costin Chioreanu the full artistic freedom to make a video for the song," states … Read More →

Sad news today, as Tony Mills has passed away today. Linda Mills, wife of Tony Mills has posted the following announcement of her husband's death: Anthony Paul Mills 07.07.1962-18.09.2019 It is with a shattered heart that I announce the passing of my loving husband and best friend Tony Mills. He was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer in April of this year and lived his life to the fullest until he exhaled for the last time in my arms. He wanted to live but wasn't afraid of … Read More →

On September 20th, Cult Of Luna will release their new album, A Dawn to Fear - the band's first material under their sole name since 2013's Vertikal 1&2. For a preview of the record, a video for the new single, "Lay Your Head to Rest", can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMjBfHWrWsQ&feature=youtu.be The previous single, "The Silent Man", can be heard at: metalblade.com/cultofluna - where A Dawn to Fear can also be pre-ordered in the following formats: - limited edition … Read More →

German thrash metal giants KREATOR are excited to welcome Frédéric Leclercq as their new bass player. Before joining KREATOR, Leclercq rose to fame with UK based extreme power metallers DRAGONFORCE for whom he handled bass duties from 2005 until recently. Commented Leclercq: "Joining KREATOR is an honor as well as a huge step up in my musical journey. I’ve been friends with Mille for over 15 years and a lifelong KREATOR fan; I have to pinch myself every day to believe that I’m now a part … Read More →

Bay Area thrash legends DEATH ANGEL have announced they’ll be hitting the road this fall for a headlining North American tour with openers EXMORTUS and HELLFIRE.  The band is touring in support of their recently released album, Humanicide, which is available from Nuclear Blast. Tickets will be available at https://www.deathangel.us/tour. “DEATH ANGEL is proud to FINALLY announce our first headlining tour in many years of North America!! We’re doing this tour in support of our new album … Read More →

Without question, Rob Halford is one of heavy metal’s all-time great vocalists - as heard through his highly influential and groundbreaking work with Judas Priest. But over his career, he has also proven able to master a variety of other styles vocally - including holiday-themed music. And in time for this holiday season, Halford will be releasing an all-new album, entitled Celestial (released October 18th via Legacy Recordings), and a day later, will be signing CD or LP purchases of the album … Read More →

Grammy Award Winning Megadeth bassist David Ellefson has announced a European solo tour, featuring a full band playing songs from his recent solo release SLEEPING GIANTS, and other Metal classics. The tour kicks off November 3rd in Wolverhampton with a live one-off show at K.K.’s Steel Mill featuring a full band set from Ellefson’s Sleeping Giants band, followed by a full-length set of Priest Classics with legendary former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing, former Judas Priest drummer Les … 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 lyric video for their new single, "Worthy."  "Worthy" features JEFF LOOMIS (NEVERMORE, ARCH ENEMY) on guitar and is the first track off of the band's upcoming full-length album, Pragmatic Sanction. … Read More →

WATCH A CLIP ABOUT THE SET WITH SPECIAL GUEST STAR ZAKK WYLDE HERE   PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE BEGINNING FRIDAY, AUGUST 23   PACKAGE INCLUDES 16 ALBUMS ON 24 PIECES OF VINYL (173 SONGS TOTAL), A 7" FLEXI DISC, 10 POSTERS, 12 AR (AUGMENTED REALITY) EXPERIENCES, AND AN INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED VELLUM CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY PERSONALLY AUTOGRAPHED BY OZZY OSBOURNE For the first time in his solo career, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and … Read More →

On September 27th, DragonForce will unleash their 8th full-length, Extreme Power Metal, worldwide. Produced in Los Angeles, California by Damien Rainaud at Mix Unlimited, Extreme Power Metal was also recorded, in part, on guitarist Herman Li's livestream channel on Twitch (www.twitch.tv/hermanli) with participation from the fans. For a preview of the album, a video for the new single, "Heart Demolition", can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/DDtaDWel5bs The video for the previously released … Read More →

5 months ago we posted Tony Mills' press release that he has non-treatable cancer. He has since been taking various treatments, presumably for pain management and quality of life.   Tony's wife Linda Mills has posted the following update today, regarding his current condition: Please keep Tony Mills in your thoughts as he has been hospitalized with bilateral pulmonary embolisms, major infection, and delirium. Doctors are worried. Of course, even in his state, he sings. Thank you … Read More →

KMFDM will release their 21st album Paradise on September 27th, 2019.  The band just released the new video for the song "Paradise".   With 2019 marking 35 years of conceptual continuity, KMFDM is showing no signs of slowing down or mellowing out – on the contrary, the Ultra Heavy Beat is as fired up and as energized as ever with the release of the band’s 21st album, PARADISE!Long revered for their innovative blend of virtually all forms of music into a monolithic juggernaut of … Read More →

Celtic Vocalist LEAH Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for Upcoming "Ancient Winter" Album Learn More About Ancient Winter and Support the Campaign Here   Listen to a Teaser Here Symphonic/Celtic vocalist LEAH - described affectionately by her fans as "the metal Enya" - has launched a crowdfunding campaign for her upcoming winter-themed album, Ancient Winter. A variety of bundle packages are available for pre-order directly at AncientWinter.com. Says LEAH, "When I … Read More →

5RAND has just unleashed a new video for the song 'Several injuries' taken from their second album "Dark Mother" Their music can be described as a fusion of Melodic Death Metal aspects with some elements of Thrash Metal and some modern touches. The album discloses a mature and modern metal songwriting that brings to life a dark, disturbing and violent, and yet captivating atmosphere. "Dark Mother" is 5RAND 2nd studio work where the band confirms its prowess in combining melody with heavy, … Read More →

Florida Power Metal act SEVEN KINGDOMS have dropped a new music video for their song ’The Water Dance’ from their forthcoming release, ‘Empty Eyes’. The SEVEN KINGDOMS’ Crowdfunding Campaign just hit the first stretch goal of $13,000, which unlocks this video to the public, as well as funds the music video for ‘Empty Eyes’. ’The Water Dance’ is inspired by the trials that Arya faced in the Game Of Thrones series, and is one of the faster songs on the new release. The Video was shot in front of a … Read More →

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the release of Tyketto's new live album, "Strength In Numbers Live" on November 8, 2019. Consisting of lead vocalist Danny Vaughn, drummer Michael Clayton, keyboardist Ged Rylands, guitarist Chris Green, and bassist Greg Smith, Tyketto perform all the songs originally included on the "Strength In Numbers" album, plus the track "Wait Forever", a song that was written and recorded with the rest of the album, but only appeared as a bonus track on the … Read More →

Multiple news outlets have announced that Ric Ocasek, lead vocalist for The Cars has died.  Law enforcement officials have stated that he was found dead in his Manhattan apartment.  No other details are available at this time and we are waiting for the band to make an official announcement. It is believed that he died of natural causes. In April 2018, The Cars were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Ocasek Played on the following Cars Albums: The … Read More →

Modern melodic metal highflyers CYHRA are happy to announce that they have signed a worldwide deal with Nuclear Blast records. After the release of their critically acclaimed debut Letters To Myself in 2017 (that brought the band a nomination as 'Best Debut Album' at last years' Metal Hammer Awards), the quartet toured extensively with SABATON, KREATOR and BATTLE BEAST and they are now ready to reach out for new shores. Just recently, the combo consisting of singer Jake E (ex-AMARANTHE), … Read More →

Legendary long-time MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell will release his first-ever solo record, Old Lions Still Roar, which is scheduled for release on October 25 via Nuclear Blast. Today the iconic guitarist talks how Old Lions Still Roar came together. Watch the interview here:https://youtu.be/X1oILmXbHbM  ICYMI 'These Old Boots' official music video: https://youtu.be/S1fOGac2Xso Talking 'These Old Boots' & Dee Snider: https://youtu.be/5w7LAwBkz2Q  Get/stream the track … Read More →

David Lee Roth recently gave an exclusive interview to the Van Halen News Desk over at www.vhnd,com. During the interview, when asked about Van Halen, he responded with the following:  "Four summers have gone by [reffering to the amount of time since VAN HALEN last played a show]," he said. "And for a singer, that's paralyzing. Like a boxer or a tap dancer, I am dependent upon my whole rig. My whole body. Perhaps playing a guitar, or piano, for example, with your hands, is a bit more … Read More →

Atlanta based heavy metal outfit HELLBENT have released an official music video for the track, “ReBirth”, taken from their upcoming album of the same name. The ‘ReBirth’ album is set to be released Friday, September 20th, 2019 via Swimming with Sharks Records. The label will also be releasing the band’s entire back catalog; including the albums ‘Southern Brutality’ (2014), There Will Be Violence (2015) and ‘The American Demise’ (2016). The music video for “ReBirth” was directed by Acea Lashley … Read More →

WILDSTREET has released their official music video for their single "Tennessee Cocaine." The single was released on all major digital and streaming platforms August 23rd. "Tennessee Cocaine’s the greatest feeling on the greatest night of your life. It’s like a speedball laced w/adrenaline & cut w/ ecstasy. It’s hedonistic, instinctual, sexual like the gun burning ink in your veins. Tennessee Cocaine represents an addiction.. an addiction of humanity shall I say… to be free, to be an … Read More →

Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES recently wrapped a successful run of international summer festival appearances and will continue to tour in support of their highly acclaimed album To Drink From The Night Itself (Century Media Records, 2018). The band is set to tour across North America in an All-Swedish package with Amon Amarth, labelmates Arch Enemy and Grand Magus, before heading out on another European tour, this time as headliners with Nifelheim and labelmates Deserted … Read More →

NOLA thrash metal legends EXHORDER laid waste to fans last week with the release of their searing new single “Hallowed Sound.” Today, the band has revealed a video, in which they discuss the new track. The band’s first album in 27 years, Mourn The Southern Skies, is due out September 20th from Nuclear Blast Records. EXHORDER will kick off their North American tour next week. WATCH THE “HALLOWED SOUND” DISCUSSION HERE:https://youtu.be/gp02o69vIc8 Guitarist Vinnie … Read More →

Formed by singer/pianist Margarita Monet and guitarist Dave Bates in 2011, Los Angeles based Edge Of Paradise has made a name for themselves in the metal scene with the release of well-received independent albums and heavy touring both nationally and internationally. Their new album, and first for Frontiers, “Universe” was produced by Mike Plotnikoff (Halestorm, Three Days Grace) and mixed by Jacob Hansen (Amaranthe, Volbeat, Pretty Maids). “Universe” brings together a symphonic and classic … Read More →

Classic rocker Eddie Money has died at age 70 from complications of Cancer.  Money was recently diagnosed with stage 4 Esophageal cancer, with cancer spreading to other parts of his body as well.  The singer is known for such classic rock songs and "Two Tickets To Paradise", "Take Me Home Tonight", Shakin' , "Walk On Water", "we Should Be Sleeping" and more.  Eddie Money had been the star of the VH1 reality show "Real Money' and the show had recently been renewed for a new … Read More →

Following the critically acclaimed release of 2017's “Monumentum”, Swedish rockers Eclipse return with their seventh studio album, entitled “Paradigm”, on October 11, 2019on Frontiers Music Srl. The album will be released on CD, Vinyl, Limited Edition Color Vinyl, T-Shirt Bundles, & Digitally. Physical pre-orders and streaming pre-saves are available here:https://orcd.co/eclipse A limited edition picture disc for the single "Viva La Victoria" is available … Read More →

Legendary metal band Demons & Wizards have just released exclusive live footage of their performance of "The Gunslinger" from Wacken Open Air 2019. Watch the stunning video of the band performing to a sold-out crowd, HERE. "What an insane rollercoaster ride. This clip is a great legacy of our amazing first Wacken appearance," states Demons & Wizards frontman Hansi Kürsch. "It brings back some great moments of a fantastic show and showcases perfectly well how incredible … Read More →

SHARONE has released the official music video for her newest single, "Cold." Directed by Kyle Lamarof Digital Myle and SHARONE herself, "Cold" is the first single and video off of her upcoming LP, Reflection, due out December 7th, 2019. “Sharing a part of your soul with another who leaches passion and life will undeniably cause one to change. In the moment it’s easy to deny; to accept you are the problem. By doing this you are stifling the creative passion that makes you an individual … Read More →

Having just announced the release of their upcoming EP, Explorers, UNLEASH THE ARCHERS top up this week’s news by dropping their new single, “Northwest Passage”. The original song was written and performed by Canadian musician Stan Rogers, but even though the song has been covered by several bands in the past, no one does it like UNLEASH THE ARCHERS. Clear vocal passages, beautiful harmonies and heavy riffs give “Northwest Passage” the UNLEASH THE ARCHERS stamp. At first glance, the video … Read More →

ALCEST TO RELEASE 6TH ALBUM, SPIRITUAL INSTINCT, ON OCT 25TH *WATCH THE VIDEO FOR FIRST SINGLE, "PROTECTION" AND PRE-ORDER THE RECORD NOW* On October 25th, ALCEST will once again open the gateways to the otherworldly and release their sixth studio album titled Spiritual Instinct. Recorded at the French Drudenhaus Studios and written in bursts both during and after a prolonged period of touring in support of 2016’s hugely successful Kodama, the new album - the first to be released via … Read More →

 Industrial-Rock supergroup Pigface announces their first tour in over 14 years. The tour will start in Cleveland, OH on November 15th, making stops along the east coast and midwest of North America and finally ending in Chicago, IL on November 30th Pigface has been a collective of musicians since being founded in 1991 by Martin Atkins (Ministry, Nine Inch Nails, Killing Joke, Public Image Ltd) and William Rieflin(Ministry, Revolting Cocks, KMFDM). It has featured a rotation of artists such … Read More →

On November 1st, Angel Witch will release their fifth full-length, Angel of Light, via Metal Blade Records. Angel Witch's 1980 eponymous debut on Bronze records created shockwaves that would resonate throughout the nascent realm of thrash, doom and death metal. Now, nearly four decades later, the band remain custodians of a style that transcends era and archetype. For a preview of their upcoming record, Angel of Light, the first single, "Don't Turn Your Back", can be heard at … Read More →

Partiers, you’ve been taught the “Art” and now it is time for an advanced lesson. Virginia speed metal punks MUNICIPAL WASTE are proud to announce their latest offering The Last Rager which will be released on October 11th via Nuclear Blast.    Back with 4 ripper tracks that embrace all the band's punk and street metal roots without clutching the past. That honest formula has led the Waste to innovate the festival scene with the opening track and party of the summer “Wave of Death”. Watch the … Read More →

The wait is over! Following up on the release of their most recent full-length album, 2016’s King of Everything, and this year’s Micro EP, Ukrainian modern metal frontrunners JINJER return with their game changing new album, Macro. The album is set to be released via Napalm Records on October 25, 2019. Punishing riffs, aggressively blended vocals and astonishingly deep lyrics make Macro their most advanced and undeniable album yet – taking the listener on a journey of trauma, power struggle and … Read More →

Alternative rockers Cold are set to release their sixth studio album and Napalm Records debut, "The Things We Can't Stop."  Pre-order the album at:https://coldarmy.com. Today the band presents the third song from “The Things We Can’t Stop.”  Get a first listen to “The Devil We Know,” HERE. “The song evolved from seeing people fighting on social media and on the news states SW. People getting gaslighted daily. I had enough of all the noise from it. It's basically a siren for the silent … Read More →

New Jersey's Toothgrinder have announced their third album "I AM." The album, produced by Matt Squire (Ariana Grande, Panic! At the Disco, Underoath), drops October 11 via Spinefarm Records. It's available for pre-order HERE. The band has just shared the new song and video for the title track. Watch and listen here. "'I AM'... a mantra, a prayer, a mediation, a belief, a value, an all-encompassing way of life. The title speaks of unity and presence. Becoming comfortable … Read More →

US metal band Silvertomb have announced the release of their debut album "Edge Of Existence" for November 1st, 2019 via Long Branch Records / SPV. The bands brand new single "Love You Without No Lies" is available now digitally. Listen to the single below. Kenny Hickey comments on Single “Love You Without No Lies”: "The first song written for the record 'Edge of Existence', 'Love You Without No Lies' was conceived … Read More →

Megadeth bassist David Ellefson has released a video for “SLEEPING GIANTS”,the title track from his debut solo release SLEEPING GIANTS, in stores now via COMBAT RECORDS. Sleeping Giants is a companion release to his new memoir MORE LIFE WITH DETH, in stores now via Jawbone Press. The track, features lead vocals by Ellefson’s partner, and More Life With Deth co-author, Thom Hazaert, and legendary hip-hop MC Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, plus guest appearances by Steve Conley (Flotsam and Jetsam), … Read More →

Quiet Riot's Frankie Banali has posted the following update via his Facebook page: THE RETURN OF THE COOL DARK ONE TO QUIET RIOT. LADIES & GENTS WELCOME BACK .... JIZZY PEARL! Jizzy Pearl has reposted the exact same post the Banali posted, confirming his status as the lead singer. James Durbin recently wrote a simple note on his Facebook page that reads: Thanks to the fans. Thanks for the noize. 3/18/17-9/7/19   No other details are available at this time. Quiet … Read More →

Thrash metal trailblazers HAVOK have just announced their U.S. headline tour with support from Ringworm and Mobile Deathcamp. The band will be hitting the road this October for the West coast tour starting October 15th in Colorado Springs and wrapping on October 23rd in Grand Junction. Tickets will be available for purchase HERE.   "We're pumped to hit the road with two great live bands and hit some roads less traveled in the process," states HAVOK frontman David Sanchez about the … Read More →

Boston sludge metal band CAZADOR have just released a mini-documentary and full live set. The video was shot on location @ Arlene's Grocery NYC by Giguana USA. Watch the video here: In today’s society, it can sometimes feel like there are no solutions to the problems of humanity. The unavoidable tidal wave of static seems it may doom all of us... yet a voice can still be heard. A voice of fear. A voice of anger. A voice unafraid to embrace the dark and churn it to some semblance of … Read More →

Puddle of Mudd rises from the ashes with their sixth studio album in nearly a decade, entitled Welcome to Galvania. Formed in 1991, Puddle of Mudd has sold over seven million albums and has had a string of number-one singles, including the hits “Blurry,” "She Hates Me," and "Famous." The new album, Welcome to Galvania, was produced by Cameron Webb (Alkaline Trio, Disturbed, Motorhead). It also marks the band’s first full-length album since Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love and Hate … Read More →

Memoriam Riff master, Scott Fairfax, has been busy in his home studio writing the debut album for As The World Dies, with Chris McGrath. With nine, possibly ten tracks ready, they will be working with Ajeet Gill at Hellfire Studios, to mix and master the project. Scott worked with Ajeet for the first Memoriam demos and the highly recognized debut album (For The Fallen) to help them achieve a huge sounding album. The band are now thrilled to announce that they have a full line up with some heavy … Read More →

Legendary long-time MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell will release his first-ever solo record, Old Lions Still Roar, which is scheduled for release on October 25 via Nuclear Blast. Today the iconic guitarist talks the first single off the album, "These Old Boots" featuring Dee Snider, Mick Mars and Chris Fehn. Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/5w7LAwBkz2Q  Watch the official music video for "These Old Boots" here: https://youtu.be/S1fOGac2Xso Get/stream the track … Read More →

ELVENKING release their new album 'Reader Of The Runes - Divination' on 30th August on AFM Records. The band release their new video for single 'Divination', today, 9th August, you can check out the video here: https://youtu.be/sL9i56jkH1E Considering the impressive history of ELVENKING, there's no denying it, the Italian Folk Power Metal band belongs to the most important and unique bands of the scene. Founded in 1997, the musicians soon established themselves among the leading acts … Read More →

On September 13th, THE 69 EYES will release their phenomenal 30-years-anniversary album West End.  Packed with11 up-tempo rock anthems full of heaviness, black memento mori moments and dark humor the new full-length release of the legendary Finnish dark rockers features several top-notch guest vocalists including Cradle of Filth's Dani Filth, Wednesday 13 and Beastö Blancö's Calico Cooper. Today, the band reveals another trailer, in which they take you behind the scenes of their photoshoot in … Read More →

After introducing a new live show, as well as music, at festivals across Europe this summer, King Diamond is now ready to officially reveal the title and theme for the first studio album in 12 years: The Institute! Fans can expect the debut single to arrive this fall and an album in 2020; in the meantime, a tour teaser with a sneak peek of the new stage set can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/AdoUczDwKh4 King Diamond comments about the upcoming album The Institute: "For reasons unknown to you, … Read More →

On September 13th, Endseeker will release their new album, The Harvest, via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of this record, a video for the new single, "Cure", can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/yAYpG6y9HxQ To hear the previously released track, "Spiritual Euphoria", please visit: metalblade.com/endseeker - where The Harvest can also be pre-ordered in the following formats: --Ltd. Digi-CD w/bonus track --180 g black vinyl --Dead gold marbled vinyl (ltd. 300) --Light grey/blue marbled … Read More →

On October 4th, Barcelona's Syberia will release their third album, Seeds Of Change, via Blacklight Media / Metal Blade Records. Syberia craft intricate and involving instrumental rock opuses, and they have never sounded more assured than on Seeds Of Change. Following in the footsteps of Caspian, Mogwai, and Russian Circles, their instrumental works are complex yet instantly accessible, weighty, gorgeously melodic, and always deeply moving.  For the first preview of Seeds Of Change, the … Read More →

ROBERT AND RICKY DISCUSS THEMES AND INSPIRATIONS FOR THE NEW ALBUM *NEW ALBUM, ANOTHER STATE OF GRACE, OUT SEP 6TH* Hard rock heavyweights BLACK STAR RIDERS are set to release their fourth studio album Another State Of Grace on September 6th via Nuclear Blast Records. In a new trailer released today, Robert and Ricky discuss the themes and inspirations for the album, in particular, the title and how it came about. Find out more, here: youtu.be/pSe9jDVp0t8 Another State Of … Read More →

Antwerp's crushing and rock'n'rolling sludgers YOUR HIGHNESS are set to release their third studio album on October 11th. The band unveils all details and an impetuous first track right now! Pulverize your ears with new track "Devil's Delight" Belgium’s extreme sludge unit YOUR HIGHNESS is unleashing their third and eponymous full-length to the world this fall, and it’s going to hit hard as a buffalo stampede! With their unique gritty vocals, ear-grinding grooves and trademark … Read More →

A brand new 4K concert film for Danish-American Psychobilly band NEKROMANTIX that will be released on October 29th in honor of the band's 30th Anniversary. Filmed in 2019 at the Observatory Theater in Santa Ana, CA and directed by Vicente Cordero (3TEETH, ROOM 37: The Mysterious Death Of Johnny Thunders), the live concert film features band founder/bassist/vocalist Kim Nekroman, guitarist/backing vocalist Francisco Mesa and recently-crowned drummer/backing vocalist Rene D La Muerte ripping thru … Read More →

Ghoulish horror fiends WEDNESDAY 13 have released a visualizer for a new single titled “Bring Your Own Blood.” The track is found on the band’s upcoming album, Necrophaze, that’s out on September 27th via Nuclear Blast Records. WATCH THE VISUALIZER FOR “BRING YOUR OWN BLOOD”: https://youtu.be/B1iZ6KHx7KQ Commenting on the new song, the Duke of Spook himself Wednesday 13, says, “BYOB” is one of my favorites off the new album. It’s … Read More →

Set to kick off his North American tour with Demons & Wizards and Týr this weekend (August 17th), Lizzy Borden is now launching a new lyric video for "The Scar Across My Heart" for fans. Lizzy Borden comments: "I wanted the 'Scar across my heart' lyric video to have that translucent, cloaked in a visual lie look to it. A barrage of negative hard rain flooding down on those hollow words 'we're gonna make it now', an exercise in futility for a doomed from the start connection. We are … Read More →

On October 11th, Entrails will release their new album, Rise of the Reaper, via Metal Blade Records. For a first preview of the record, the new single, "Crawl In Your Guts", can be heard at: metalblade.com/entrails - where Rise of the Reaper can also be pre-ordered in the following formats: - jewel case-CD - limited edition digipak CD (EU exclusive) - 180g black vinyl (EU exclusive) - clear orange/purple marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 300 copies) - beige/red marbled (EMP exclusive … Read More →

Swedish metal band PRIME CREATION, featuring former MORIFADE members and $ilverdollar vocalist Esa Englund have announced the release of their new album 'Tears Of Rage' on September 27th, 2019. Tracklist: 1. Fingers Crossed 2. Lost in the Shades 3. Before the Rain 4. Pretend till the End 5. Walk Away 6. All for my Crown 7. A Beggar's Call 8. Tears of rage 9. Endless Lanes 'Tears Of Rage' was recorded and engineered by Prime Creation at Silent Wall Recordings Studio except for … Read More →

On September 13th, RAM will unleash their new album, The Throne Within, via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of the record, a video for the new single, "Blades of Betrayal", can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_J_CVXKuqc A lyric video for the previously released track, "Ravnfell", can be seen at: metalblade.com/ram - where The Throne Within can also be pre-ordered in the following formats: - jewelcase-CD - limited edition digibook-2CD (EU exclusive - includes bonus CD, … Read More →

Dutch metal titans EPICA have launched a lyric video for "Kingdom of Heaven" which is taken from the band’s upcoming re-release of Design Your Universe - Gold Edition. The lyric video can be viewed on the band’s YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/hFlgT4dny4k Mark Jansen comments: “'Kingdom of Heaven' is very dear to me. This song was dedicated to my grandmother after she passed away. The lyrics are dealing with near-death experiences and the bridge between spirituality and science. Up until … Read More →

US metal act Silvertomb has signed an international record deal with German independent label Long Branch Records / SPV. Formed in the wake of Type O Negative and Seventh Void, Silvertomb is the latest musical endeavor of Kenny Hickey (Type O Negative, Seventh Void), Johnny Kelly(Type O Negative, Danzig) and Hank Hell (Seventh Void, Inhuman). This time teaming up with New York Hardcore Veteran Joseph James (Agnostic Front, Inhuman) and Aaron Joos (Awaken The Shadow, Empyreon), combining … Read More →

In late 2018, death/black commando BELPHEGOR has started composing new material for their twelfth full-length studio album that is due to be released in Summer 2020 via Nuclear Blast. Now Helmuth and Serpenth will soon enter the studio again and give you several insights into the recording process and the progress being made. As first teaser for the new piece of diabolical art, you can now check out a live clip from Party San Open Air in Germany, filmed last Thursday. The snippet shows the … Read More →

New Album "M.E.T.A.L." Out August 23rd German melodic metal band FREEDOM CALL releases a new single for the song "Spirit Of Daedalus" today. The song is taken from the forthcoming studio album "M.E.T.A.L.". You can listen to the song here: https://youtu.be/tO-i8eF-cyQ The new album "M.E.T.A.L." will be released August 23rd, 2019 through SPV/Steamhammer as CD, limited digipak version incl. 2 bonus tracks and "Unicorn" card … Read More →

First Rough Riot, now branded Carlos Cavazo's Rough Riot released the following statement: Rough Riot would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding for our recent silence and cancellation of shows. We are working on new music and have new shows booked... Joining us for those shows we welcome Drummer, Greg D’Angelo White Lion. We will update as soon as possible. We are looking forward to a fresh start with this new Lineup! We would sincerely like to wish Chris and Dave … Read More →

Tracklisting and Cover Reveal Below New Digital Single, “Procession of Ghosts” and Official Video out Today Pre-Orders Available Now Come and join the "Procession of Ghosts." DAWN OF DISEASE return with their smashing new album, "Procession of Ghosts" – a phenomenal new melodic death metal album with more than enough energy to stand out from the masses. Accompanied by sinister artwork by Michał "Xaay" Loranc, who has … Read More →

Icelandic wrecking crew, UNE MISÈRE, are proud to announce they are unleashing their full-length debut, SERMON, unto the world on November 1st, 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records. In celebration of the announcement, the band offers fans the music video for the first single "SERMON". Watch the video directed by Amy Haslehurst here: https://youtu.be/5Ox7sCuQftY UNE MISÈRE's vocalist Jón Már Ásbjörnsson comments, "We’re extremely excited to release sermon upon the world as it is the first single … Read More →

RISING INSANE have released the first single "Porcelain" from the upcoming album of the same title. The song marks the start of the co-operation with Long Branch Records and is now available on all digital platforms. The music video is now live on YouTube. The new album "Porcelain" is now available for pre-order as exclusive bundles, CD in a jewel case and as a download. Pre-order HERE. Rising Insane delivers their music in a dualistic manner, apart from the common post-hardcore norm; … Read More →

PALLBEARER ANNOUNCES SEPT TOUR DATES Progressive doom-rock band PALLBEARER has announced a week of shows that will take place in late September. The mini-tour will include performances at Heavy Mountain II Fest in Asheville, NC withCORROSION OF CONFORMITY, TORCHE and WINDHAND, a show with KAYO DOT in Lexington, KY, and additional shows with DESTROYER OF LIGHT. Tickets are on sale now … Read More →

Desolation Center Hits Theaters Nationwide starting Friday, September 13th   Matson Films in association with Mu Productions to release the film  in 50+ markets including LA   "Hundreds of punks hit the desert.... The modern music festival was born. These anarchic desert happenings didn't last long . . . but now their history is chronicled in a documentary called Desolation Center." - The New York Times VIEW TRAILER Desolation Center, the indie music festival documentary … Read More →

0 years ago, the Bay Area was reeling with terror as the notorious Zodiac Killer went on a city-wide murder spree, leaving panic and questions in their wake. Still unsolved today, the Duke of Spook and his tribe of misfits WEDNESDAY 13 have some answers in a new trailer for their upcoming song, “Zodiac.” September 27th, 1969. Lake Berryessa California. That day, there really WAS someone ELSE there…On the 50 year anniversary, find out who… Watch the trailer now … Read More →

Hailing from a far distant planet, not our own, stoner-rock space lords HOWLING GIANT will make their awaited return to Earth for an epic tale of metaphysical dream worlds and a crucial battle that could unravel space and time as we know it. The trio of outsiders will release the next chapter of their celebrated career, The Space Between Worlds, on September 27thwith Blues Funeral Recordings. Today, the adventure begins with the debut of “Comet Rider” at DecibelMagazine.com. Fans can pre-order … Read More →

Grammy-nominated and Gold-selling hard rock heavyweights Killswitch Engagehave just dropped the video for "I Am Broken Too." Watch the powerful video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlE72MhrldA The full-concept video was directed by Kyle Cogan and Zack Stauffer of SIMIAN.LA (https://simiandesign.tv // A Perfect Circle, Breaking Benjamin) and was shot in the Los Angeles area. "The video is a reflection of real-life events that loved ones have gone through,"says singer Jesse … Read More →

After a successful U.S. tour earlier this spring, Douglas McCarthy and Bon Harris will be bringing the reunited Nitzer Ebb back to The States for the second leg of their tour. Unlike the first leg, however - which saw original founding NEP members David Gooday and Simon Granger sidelined in the UK due to Visa issues -  this tour will feature all four original members.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NITZER EBB 2019/2020 TOUR DATES: Wed, SEP 18 - Warsaw - Brooklyn, NY Thu, SEP 19 - Mohawk … Read More →

After touring with Slayer, Lamb Of God, and Amon Amarth this past spring, Cannibal Corpse is ready to head back out on the road for a North American headlining trek this fall - this time, featuring special guests Thy Art Is Murderand Perdition Temple. See below for all dates! Cannibal Corpse tour dates w/ Thy Art Is Murder, Perdition Temple Oct. 20 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall Oct. 21 - Dallas, TX - Gas Monkey Live Oct. 22 - Austin, TX - Come and Take It Live Oct. 24 - Phoenix, … Read More →

Alt-Rockers THE NIXONS To Announce Fall Headline Tour 25th Anniversary Reissue of 'Foma' Coming Next Year LISTEN: New Single "Crutch" Is Out Now Oklahoma City-based Alt-Rockers THE NIXONS are coming back with new material and tour dates in North America. The band rose to prominence in the early '90s, due in large part to the success of their sophomore full-length, 'Foma'. In celebration of 'Foma's' 25th Anniversary in 2020, the band will reissue … Read More →

Boston horror-inspired metal group ICE NINE KILLS have announced their headlining 2019 SiriusXM Octane Present's "The Octane Accelerator Tour" to take place this fall featuring support from Fit For A King, Light The Torch, Make Them Suffer and Awake At Last. The U.S. tour will kick off on October 29 in Cleveland, OH at House of Blues, hitting major cities cross-country before wrapping in New York City on December 1 at Webster Hall. General admission tickets will go on sale this Friday, August … Read More →

BlackStar Republic Release Video for "She's the Devil" Texas Industrial Rockers, BlackStar Republic, have released an official lyric video for the track, “She's the Devil”, which can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/piKxIdgWLDI The group recently released their sophomore album, ‘Humanatti’, this past June; produced by Josh Johnson at Great Interstellar Studio. The band combines styles that span across many genres; mixing industrial elements and old-school rock and metal … Read More →

Calgary-based hard rock quintet KOBRA AND THE LOTUS have returned with their new studio album, ‘Evolution’, which will get a September 20 release via Napalm Records. Following hot on the heels of their first single “Burn,” today the band releases a lyric video for the new track “Get The F*ck Out Of Here.”  Watch and listen HERE. Kobra talks about the meaning behind the song: “‘Get The F*ck Out Of Here!’ Time to get … Read More →

SEVEN KINGDOMS Release Cover of 'Barracuda' with Video Clip Announce Kickstarter Dates for Upcoming Release 'Empty Eyes' Artwork and Track Listing Revealed Florida Power Metal act SEVEN KINGDOMS have dropped a new video for their cover of 'Barracuda' by Heart. This song and video were shot and recorded during the Recording Sessions of their Upcoming release, 'Empty … Read More →

After playing at this year's Headbangers Open Air in Germany, which marked the group's European live debut with new vocalist Joseph Michael, SANCTUARY has returned to the studio in Germany between their live shows to work on songs for the new, untitled album. SANCTUARY's fourth studio album will be released in the second half of 2020 and include songs such as "We are the Fallen", "Not of the Living" and 'Blind'. The songs are neither a throwback nor a stark departure from the classic SANCTUARY … Read More →

Full Terror Assault Open Air Festival - the first true European-style open-air festival for extreme music fans in the U.S. - has announced the daily lineups for each of the festival's three performance days. The festival will take place September 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2019 at Cave In Rock, IL's Hogrock Campground, where fans will experience two days of pre-parties and activities, plus two more days of non-stop blistering sets from the best bands in underground extreme music of all kinds. Special … Read More →

Detroit-based post-punk/dark rock act VAZUM is pleased to reveal the video of their cover of the classic Bauhaus track, "She's In Parties."  The track appears on their new release, VARIANT available digitally via Bandcamp. For fans of Bauhaus, Joy Division & REM VARIANT also features a cover of Bauhaus' "The Passion Of Lovers," the video for which can be viewed HERE. "The band lavishly gifts us with larger-than-life melodies and godlike riffs, embracing the future … Read More →

The tour starts the build-up to the release of the long-awaited new album from KING'S X which is due early spring next year. Supporting the band are LA's TROPE. Trope’s music has been likened to A Perfect Circle and Tool with female vocals, their sound falling into the Art-Rock genre. Their ‘music first’ focus pairs with the group's sound, which is quite progressive. I have a few interview slots available next week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with KING'S X, and TROPE are also … Read More →

Dayseeker returns this September with the release of their new studio album "Sleeptalk." The album drops September 27 through Spinefarm Records. The band debuted the video for the title track. Watch it HERE. "'Sleeptalk,' as a single and album, is our proudest work to date," said singer Rory Rodriguez. "We've never felt more confident in our music than this very moment. The music video explores a toxic relationship with a couple who have separated but continue seeing one another after the … Read More →

Rock’n’roll legends The Quireboys have released a brand-new video for their new single “Original Black Eyed Son” – which is the stunning lead track taken from their latest album, the critically acclaimed “Amazing Disgrace”. The video can be viewed here: Lyrics for “Original Black Eyed Son” “Well, I heard it only yesterday when my eyes hit the morning sun.  Woke up in an alleyway, I missed a day then a year had gone, and I feel like I lost my mind  Thought I was having such a real good … Read More →

Metal Blade Records is proud to welcome Angel Witch to its worldwide roster! Angel Witch's 1980 eponymous debut on Bronze records created shockwaves that would resonate throughout the nascent realm of thrash, doom and death metal. Now, nearly four decades later, the band remain custodians of a style that transcends era and archetype. Their current line-up first formed eleven years ago, delivering 2012's critically acclaimed album, As Above, So Below. The long-awaited follow-up to this record … Read More →

Critically acclaimed Arizona death metal band GATECREEPER return with their highly anticipated new album "Deserted," coming October 4th on Relapse Records. Listen to the first single “Boiled Over” on YouTube HERE and all streaming services HERE. GATECREEPER comment on “Boiled Over”: "The first song from "Deserted" we chose to share with the world is Boiled Over. With this song, we tried to capture the melodic side of Bolt Thrower mixed with the crushing heaviness and groove of bands … Read More →

Watch The Trailer For ‘Extreme Nation’ — A Film About Indian Subcontinent's Extreme Underground Music Scene Chennai based subculturalist, filmmaker Roy Dipankar's Extreme Nation is a documentary film about the underground extreme music and socio-political conditions in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. This film unearths a facet of South Asian music culture which is quite different from the Americas and European countries or in the Far East. The 81 minute-long film features … Read More →