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Axe – Final Offering will be released on September, 20th, 2019. Track Listing: 1. BORN TO LOSE 6:18 2. BAD ROMANCE 4:38 3. FIRE & STONE 6:52 4. LAND OF OUR FATHERS 6:32 5. MAKE A DREAM (LAST FOREVER) 3:58 6. MONEY 4:18 7. OLD SCRATCH 5:56 8. ROAD TO DAMASCUS 4:36 9. WHO W LL YOU RUN TO 5:22 10. T Y OCHEN’ KRASI VAYA 5:08 11. YEARS SLIP AWAY 5:13 12. SOUTHBOUND WHISTLE 3:58 EXCLUSIVE BONUS TRACK FOR VINYL ONLY AXE is: Bobby Barth: Lead and Rhythm Guitars, Vocals, Keys Bob … Read More →

Sin Circus is a high energy Rock band from Puyallup Washington. Formed by Derek and Devon Unger when Derek was only 12 years old. Derek and Devon are the sons of Steve Unger, bass player for the legendary band, Metal Church.        Sin Circus is: Derek Unger - Lead Vocals/ Bass • Devon Unger - Guitar/Vocals • Alex Black - Guitar/Vocals Chase Hite - Drums/Vocals • https://www.sincircusofficial.com https://www.facebook.com/SinCircusBandOfficial/ … Read More →

Nuclear Blast Records, synonymous with the worldwide advancement of heavy metal, extreme music, and hard rock is returning to San Diego Comic-Con International at booth #501 with Stern Pinball and Rebellion Republic! This year Nuclear Blast, Stern Pinball, and Rebellion Republic continue the tradition of bringing the most extreme collectibles to Comic-Con with exclusives and limited edition items from Slayer, Iron Maiden, El Hijo del Santo, and Black Knight: Sword of Rage plus official … Read More →

Israeli Symphonic/Progressive Metal Band SCARDUST Debuts Live Video For 'Dials' In advance of their upcoming live appearances in the United Kingdom, the Israeli symphonic/progressive metal band SCARDUST has unveiled a live composite video for 'Dials', a track from their recently reissued debut album 'Sands of Time'. The clip was compiled by the group's vocalist, Noa Gruman "Ever since we first played Dials live in 2015, our fans have been asking us to make a video for it. Being the longest … Read More →

The insanely talented AD INFINITUM sign worldwide contract with Napalm Records! We are proud to have signed with one of the most talented symphonic power metal outlets in 2019! AD INFINITUM was founded in 2018 in Montreux, Switzerland as Melissa Bonny’s solo project that became a solid band, when she joined forces with Adrian Theßenvitz, Jonas Asplind, and Niklas Müller. Now it’s time to push it to the next level! AD INFINITUM is already planning an album for early next year, which will be … Read More →

Faithsedge have released a video for the song ‘Angelic’, the first single is taken from the band’s new album ‘Bleed For Passion’. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/ZqPRKNV6MR0 ‘Bleed for Passion’ is the new album from the US Melodic Hard Rock group. Produced, mixed and mastered by former Dokken guitarist Alex De Rosso, ‘Bleed For Passion’ takes the listener back to the days of big guitars and powerful melodic vocal lines of the '80s and early '90s, but keeping an up to date view … Read More →

Today, Swedish metal band Narnia releases "You Are The Air That I Breathe" – the second single from the band’s upcoming studio-album; "From Darkness to Light." The album is scheduled for release August 2nd, just over a month before touring begins in South America along with American bands Stryper and Tourniquet. Watch the video HERE. At the end of May, they released "A Crack in the Sky" – the first single from the new album. Both the single and the music video received … Read More →

On September 13th MOB RULES presents their new live album "Beast Over Europe" Following the chart entry with their studio album "Beast Reborn" in Germany (#37) and Switzerland (#59), just back from two successful tours through the metropolises of Europe, 25th band anniversary and a worldwide loyal fanbase ... Reason to celebrate? Absolutely! Mob Rules let the corks pop in late summer with their first live album in 14 years: "Beast Over Europe". The fact that Mob Rules love their fans at … Read More →

One week after their highly acclaimed performance at Release Athens 2019alongside Disturbed and Anthrax, SiXforNinE have revealed a brand new single and a psychedelic lyric video for the song "Counting Stars (A Parallel Universe)". The video was directed by Mathos Stergiou of Master Design and animated using elements of the cover art (designed by Vagelis Petikas) from their upcoming second full-length album Parallel Universe which will be released worldwide via Eclipse Records on August 2, 2019. … Read More →

THE OFFERING is anything but orthodox. The high-flying quartet has a way of cleverly suffusing all their influences-from black and death to heavy and modern to thrash and power to nü and hardcore-into their story-like songs. Over time (and across many refinement sessions), THE OFFERING have developed their all-in dynamic into a signature sound. Their debut album, HOME, is set for a worldwide release on August 2nd, 2019. Pre-orders the album HERE. Today, the band has dropped the music … Read More →

One of 2019’s most anticipated heavy rock/metal albums, In Cauda Venenum, will be released by Swedish prog-masters OPETH on September 27th via Moderbolaget / Nuclear Blast Entertainment. Today, the band has unveiled a bi-lingual visualizer the record’s first new song, “Hjärtat Vet Vad Handen Gör” / “Heart In Hand,” and has invited followers to pre-order the record now at www.opeth.com/stores. WATCH THE VISUALIZER FOR “HJÄRTAT VET VAD HANDEN GÖR” / “HEART IN HAND”:  Commenting on the … Read More →

Death metal band VITRIOL announces debut album, To Bathe from the Throat of Cowardice, which is set for release on September 6th via Century Media Records. Featuring artwork by Joe Petagno (Motörhead, Krisiun, Angelcorpse), the album offers 44 minutes of the utmost sincere and vicious music embodying a radicalness and personality rarely heard within the genre.   "The spirit of VITRIOL is to take the uncompromising, thrashy, punky, spirit of the late 90s extreme death and bring it to a world … Read More →

Promising to be one of the most ambitious projects in metal history, BLIND GUARDIAN’s upcoming release will be well worth the wait. The idea of recording an orchestral album originally formed in the minds of the two leading lights of the BLIND GUARDIAN universe - guitarist André Olbrich and singer Hansi Kürsch - during the 1990s when BLIND GUARDIAN started to use orchestral elements to enhance their opulent sound. Today, they reveal the album's amazing cover artwork, which was created by the … Read More →

Clutch announce the release of “Precious And Grace”.  The single is the second 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. Future tracks will follow as part of the new series throughout the 2nd half of 2019. These songs are bound to become another classic milestone in the band's stellar career. “Precious … Read More →

On July 26th, Finland's dark rockers THE 69 EYES will finally start the pre-order for their 12th studio album due to be released on September 13th. Right in time for their 30th band anniversary, West End will see the light of day, so prepare for 11 up-tempo rock anthems full of heaviness, black memento mori moments and dark humor featuring several top-notch guest vocalists including Cradle Of Filth's Dani Filth, Wednesday 13 and Beastö Blancö's Calico Cooper. Today, the band have revealed the … Read More →

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the signing of BLUE ÖYSTER CULT!  For over four decades, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT has been thrilling fans of intelligent hard rock worldwide with powerful albums loaded with classic songs. Indeed, the Long Island, NY-­‐based band is revered within the hard rock and heavy metal scene for its pioneering work. BLUE ÖYSTER CULT occupies a unique place in rock history because it's one of very few hard rock/heavy metal bands to earn both genuine mainstream critical … 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 lyric video for the first single, "Ravnfell", can be viewed at metalblade.com/ram - where The Throne Within can also be pre-ordered in the following formats: - jewel case-CD - limited edition digibook-2CD (EU exclusive - includes bonus CD, slipcase, and patch) - 180g black vinyl (EU exclusive) - clear/brown marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 300 copies) - … Read More →

International extreme power metal superstars DragonForce have announced new live dates in the USA, Canada, UK, and Europe starting the fall of 2019/beginning of 2020. After a festival run this summer, DragonForce will kick off their North American tour on October 1st in support of their biggest release yet! Expect big announcements and new DragonForce music very soon! See below for all dates! The General Admission on-sale for the North American shows will be Friday, July 12th @ 10 am local … Read More →

Dave Meniketti, Vocalist For Y & T has checked in with the following update regarding Master Tapes being destroyed: Well everyone, I just received the report from Universal about what Y&T titles were lost in the fire and what remains. Though Universal still has safety copies of many things left in the vaults on various formats, we have lost forever the 1/4" and 1/2" analog masters to Earthshaker, Black Tiger, Mean Streak, In Rock We Trust, and Open Fire!!! That is the bulk of the … Read More →

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 industrial/rock, topped off with scathing and confrontational lyrics that challenge the social and political zeitgeist, KMFDM is at the top of their … Read More →

On Saturday, November 2, 2019,  Slayer - Tom Araya/bass and vocals, Kerry King/guitars, Gary Holt/guitars, and Paul Bostaph/drums - will set off on The Final Campaign, the seventh and final leg of its farewell world tour.  This last hurrah will start at the ExploreAsheville Arena in Asheville, NC, and see the band taking its goodbye bow at the Los Angeles Forum on Saturday, November 30.  Accompanying Slayer for this last ride are Primus, Ministry and Philip H.  Anselmo & The … Read More →

Excitement for the UK’s finest heavy metal festival just got ramped up to the next level! KK Downing will be appearing as Special Guest for several songs with Ross the Boss on the Main Stage at Bloodstock, Sunday 11th August. The meeting of these two greats on stage heralds what will be an incredible performance as they lay down their own slice of Heavy Metal history. "We the Ross The Boss Band are SO FUCKING EXCITED and honored to have KK Downing, an immortal Metal legend, joining us … Read More →

Italian Gothic Metal icons LACUNA COIL are excited to announce their new album Black Anima out on October 11th, 2019, worldwide via Century Media Records. "Black Anima is all of us. It's you and it's me. It's everything we hide and fiercely expose to a world that's half-way asleep. It is the fogged mirror we are peering into searching for the truth. It's sacrifice and pain, its justice and fear, its fury and revenge, it's past and future. Human beings in the magnificence of a disturbing … Read More →

SINNER release their new single 'Fiesta Y Copas' on 5th July, their first track from new album 'Santa Muerte' which is due for release 13th September on AFM Records. Artists such as Mat Sinner, who’s kept his band on target for more than 35 years, releasing well over a dozen studio albums (plus a number of live recordings and compilations), have got to be doing a lot of things right. The success of the German heavy metal act is based, last but not least, on its boss’s talent for unwaveringly … Read More →

Babylon A.D. proudly announces Marc “SPYDER” Webb as the band’s new guitarist, following the departure of long-time member, Ron Freschi. The new line-up includes lead vocalist Derek Davis, guitarist John Matthews, drummer Jamey Pacheco, and bassist Eric Pacheco. Babylon A.D. is currently writing and recording for their fifth studio album. SPYDER is a well known, respected guitarist who has contributed to the East Bay, CA music scene for many years. His accomplishments include seven Guitar Shred … Read More →

Swedish rock band ECLIPSE announced today that their new single, 'United' has been named the official theme song for Dreamhack Showdown, a new CS: GO Tournament. To coincide with the kickoff of the tournament today, the single is available on all streaming/download platforms. Click here to listen: http://radi.al/EclipseUnited Fans may also hear the song on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/it1ChAe5e9Q. Dreamhack, the world's largest video game festival organizer chose the … Read More →

THY ART IS MURDER have delivered the music video for “Make America Hate Again, the third single from their earth-scorching fifth record, Human Target, set for release on July 26 via Nuclear Blast (ROW) and Human Warfare (AU/NZ). Watch the music video directed by Max Moore (KNOCKED LOOSE, CODE ORANGE) for "Make America Hate Again" here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIZDbRbG4-k Guitarist Andy Marsh comments, "'Whilst we collectively identify as a left-leaning band, this song was not … Read More →

After two very successful releases with PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS and countless live shows with rock giants like GUNS N' ROSES among others, legendary long-time MOTÖRHEADguitarist Phil Campbell is currently laying down finishing touches to his first-ever solo record. Commented Campbell: "I'm really happy to release my first solo album, Old Lions Still Roar, worldwide. I'm also honored to have mega talented guests and friends do their thing. Looking forward to everyone taking a … Read More →

It was THE SENSATION of the year 2016. During the Hellbook production for HELLOWEEN’s 30thanniversary, the contributors came to realize mainly one thing: The chemistry in this band has always been unique – and that what belongs together needs to be together again. However, the birth of"Pumpkins United" wasn’t just an original line-up reunion, but the real deal. The ultimate cast consisting of all seven metal heroes: Deris, Kiske, Weikath, Hansen, Grosskopf, Gerstner, and Löble. What followed, … Read More →

Epic Melodic Death Metallers NOTHGARD has just launched a lyric video for the 'Malady X' track 'Daemonium I'. Comments NOTHGARD singer/guitarist Dom R. Crey: "With 'Deamonium I' we have created a song that expresses the complexity of Nothgard. During writing, I had a feeling that the song "only" with growls lacks the emotion. When the lyrics came, it was clear that we needed proper clean vocals. No, no pop vocals but a roaring rock voice. We had already subconsciously made a selection - … Read More →

Gothic-Disco legends MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULThave announced the addition of 17 East and Midwest tour dates to the House of Strange Affairs 2019 Tour with special guest CURSE MACKEY. Launching October 18th in Detroit, MI, the second run winds through the East Coast and wraps up November 9th in Berwyn, IL. MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULT STRANGE AFFAIRS TOUR with CURSE MACKEY! 10/18 @ The Token - Westland, MI 10/19 @ Odeon - Cleveland, OH 10/21 @ Iron Works - Buffalo, NY 10/23 … Read More →

WORMWOOD was forged in 2014 when a small group of friends decided to create something different. It started off as a Black'n'Roll band but something was missing. Shortly after its inception, Nine joined the band along with J.Engström. With new fuel to the wintry machine, they embarked on a journey through uncharted territories.  Their first release, The Void – Stories From the Whispering Well was a hit in the underground scene in Stockholm 2015, but it left them unsatisfied, so they went back to … Read More →

Metal and comics will once again come together as one at the 50th anniversary of San Diego Comic-Con International (SDCC) with a special live performance from Bay Area thrash metal legends, EXODUS! The intimate event, coined Bonded By Con, will commence on Thursday, July 18 at the House of Blues. Tickets are on sale now at concerts1.livenation.com/event/0A0056BFF0FA4B94  Vocalist Steve “Zetro” Souza comments, “It’s our honor to destroy the House of Blues San Diego for Comic-Con. We’re … Read More →

FLAW has been a mainstay in the hard rock/metal scene for over twenty years. With Chris Volz at the helm, the band has been touring the country nonstop. FLAW's latest release, VOL IV: Because of the Brave, hits hard with a heavy sound apt for headbanging. Amid the rocking hooks, the band offers songs with a mixture of personal, patriotic, and heartfelt lyrics. The new album drops on July 19, 2019, via Pavement Entertainment. FLAW’s story began with the independent release of home-grown albums … Read More →

On March 16, 2017, the Graham Bonnet Band played a very special show in Tokyo, Japan. Their special set included songs from the band’s repertoire alongside a number of Rainbow, MSG, Impellitteri, and Bonnet solo classics. It was a special setlist and show, a unique chance to enjoy a number of hidden classics from Graham Bonnet’s repertoire from his 40+ year career in the rock ‘n roll business. This release can be considered an accompanying piece to last year’s “Parole Denied – Tokyo … Read More →

Hollow Haze is the Italian melodic metal band put together by guitarist Nick Savio after he quit Eternal Idol, the band he had put together with famed Italian metal vocalist Fabio Lione (Angra, Rhapsody). Hollow Haze had previously released six studio albums before Nick started Eternal Idol, but the “new” Hollow Haze features a revamped line-up and a fresh, new sound. Along with longtime bassist Davide Cestaro, Hollow Haze now features Fabio Dessi (Arthemis) and Paolo Caridi (MLB) as vocalist … Read More →

GWAR Announces Unveiling of Memorial Marker for Dave Brockie At 2:00 PM on Friday, August 30th, 2019, GWAR will unveil a monument to the band's co-founder and longtime leader Dave Brockie, which will be set in Richmond, Virginia's famed Hollywood Cemetery (412 S Cherry St, Richmond, VA). All are invited to the unveiling, and to a free party the next day, August 31st, at the GWARbar (217 W Clay St, Richmond, VA). The party … Read More →

EXIT 111 WELCOME ANTHRAX AND KILLSWITCH ENGAGE BANDS JOIN FESTIVAL LINE-UP LED BY GUNS N' ROSES, DEF LEPPARD, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, SLAYER, ZZ TOP, DEFTONES, GHOST AND MORE THAN 40 ACTS OCTOBER 11-13 WEEKEND OF MUSIC HOSTED BY EDDIE TRUNK AT THE GREAT STAGE PARK IN MANCHESTER, TN TO INCLUDE ON-SITE ACTIVITIES: PARANORMAL CIRQUE, CAR SHOW, MOTOCROSS DEMONSTRATIONS, AND A MEGA SPORTS BAR The EXIT 111 Festival line-up has just expanded with the additions of leading thrash metal … Read More →

Dave Meniketti, Vocalist For Y & T has posted the following update via the Y & T Facebook page: Just found out a few minutes ago that Y&T was named as one of many artists who had their master recordings destroyed in the Universal Music fire that happened 11 years ago and just came to everyone's attention recently. https://www.nytimes.com/…/universal-music-fire-bands-list-u… We checked with someone at Universal yesterday and she claimed our masters were not burned in the … Read More →

COLD Return With New Album “The Things We Can’t Stop” Out September 13th via Napalm Records Thought Provoking Lyric Video With Anti-Bullying Message For New Single "Shine" Streaming Now North American Tour Dates Coming Soon! Alternative Rockers Cold have announced a September 13th release date for their sixth studio album and Napalm Records debut "The Things We Can't Stop." The album is available for pre-order HERE: https://coldarmy.com Head over to Billboard.com to see a lyric … Read More →

HAWXX have released their new single, THE LIE,  Amidst the chaos of Brexit, THE LIE is a reflection of our current political climate. It’s an account of how untruths and fear are used by political leaders and the media to manipulate the public to the point where we are numbed and complacent – “We’re lovers of the lie, terrified and pacified." Listen to it on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/album/601s8C778SADknshSPTmPu?si=9ur7ibgrSsmevZmxOryBlw   HAWXX make metal laced- heavy … Read More →

SUICIDE SILENCE Announce New Live AlbumLive & Mental  + Release Music Video For First Single & KORN Cover, "Blind"  On December 4, 2015, California based extreme metal titans, SUICIDE SILENCE headlined a special benefit show in support of Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHLA) at The Observatory in Santa Ana. Today, the band has announced that the live recordings from the night will be released under the album Live & Mental on July 12th via Nuclear Blast. SUICIDE … Read More →

Chicago's one-woman electro-industrial army, I YA TOYAH is very proud to announce the new video release for "Flashback (Rhys Fulber Remix)." "FLASHBACK" was remixed by Rhys Fulber (Front Line Assembly, Delerium) and the music video was filmed by Lumbra Records.  Original mix appears on  I YA TOYAH's full-length album CODE BLUE. "FLASHBACK (Rhys Fulber Remix)" is available digitally NOW on all major outlets and can be heard on SPOTIFY. Rhys Fulber called this version of Flashback "a … Read More →

Sharon Osbourne, wife and Manager for Ozzy Osbourne has issued the following statement regarding the recent use of Ozzy's song Crazy Train: Sharon Osbourne statement, on behalf of Ozzy Osbourne, about Donald Trump's unauthorized use of Osbourne's "Crazy Train" in what amounts to a Trump/Pence political ad. "Based on this morning's unauthorized use of Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train," we are sending notice to the Trump campaign (or any other campaigns) that they are forbidden from using any … Read More →

Blacktop Mojo announces today the release of their third album, “Under The Sun” on September 13th. The album follows “Burn the Ships” which featured the singles “Where the Wind Blows” and their cover of Aerosmith’s “Dream On”. “Under the Sun” is available now for preorder at all download platforms. Anyone preordering Under the Sun will receive the first single “Can’t Sleep” as an instant grat track. The video for “Can’t Sleep”, based on an original concept by singer Matt James, can be seen … Read More →

The new album from Greek thrash metal tank SUICIDAL ANGELS will be entitled "Years Of Aggression". The follow up to their highly acclaimed 2016 album, 'Division Of Blood' will be released on August 9th, 2019 via NoiseArt Records. Today, the band has unleashed the first album trailer from the upcoming record. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/vo3NwPxwljc The lyric video of the first digital single "Born Of Hate" can be seen … Read More →

ELECTRIC FRANKENSTEIN RE-ISSUE HOW TO MAKE A MONSTER 20 Year Anniversary Remaster, Limited Edition Colored Vinyl with New Artwork and Extensive Liner Notes Full Album To Be Played Live In Its Entirety They never went away, but ELECTRIC FRANKENSTEIN is back celebrating the release of their 1999 masterpiece How To Make A Monster, with an all-new re-issue vinyl release. In addition to limited edition colored vinyl, the remastered album includes new artwork by friend and famed artist COOP, … Read More →

GODSMACK will extend their in-progress world tour with additional dates taking the band into the fall. The new shows, with Halestorm supporting, kick off September 20 in Green Bay, WI and wrap October 18 in Tulsa, OK. Tickets for the fall shows go on sale Friday, June 28 at 10:00 AM (local time). The band--Sully Erna [vocals, guitar], Tony Rombola [guitar], Robbie Merrill [bass], and Shannon Larkin [drums]-just wrapped their European and U.K. dates. They've spent more than a year on the road, … Read More →

GWAR Announces Killer “Use Your Collusion” Fall Tour! Featuring Support Acts Sacred Reich, Toxic Holocaust and Against The Grain Human Scum! Prepare your sacrificial offerings! The time has come for your Lords and Masters GWAR to announce their fall headline tour! The “Use Your Collusion” tour kicks off September 12th in Norfolk, VA and will run through November 5th in Indianapolis, IN. A complete list of dates can be found below. Supporting GWAR will be thrash metal stalwarts Sacred Reich, … Read More →

New England’s leading metal band, DEAD BY WEDNESDAY released their self-titled full-length album on April 19th, 2019 through Combat Records/ EMP Label Group. In addition, DBW released their new video for the first single off the record titled "You & Die." The 12 track album showcases a rebirth and rebranding of the band since their inception. A decade after their first record, the band has shown growth musically all while keeping the hard-hitting grooves, integrity, and passion that … Read More →

The war rages on! The third album from old school metal veterans MEMORIAM, Requiem For Mankind, is out now. Just a year after the release of their second album The Silent Vigil, the band returns with an authentic, raw offering packed with old school death metal destruction. While their debut album For The Fallen (2017) was heavy, depressing and marked by grief, the second work The Silent Vigil (2018) showed a relentlessly aggressive side. It was without question another great album, created … Read More →

HR (Front Man Of Iconic Punk Band Bad Brains) Releasing New Solo Album "Give Thanks" On Oct 18th via Hardline Entertainment Paul “HR” Hudson is best known as the front man of the iconic punk band Bad Brains, formed in 1979. With unprecedented speed and precision, Bad Brains took the Washington, DC music scene by storm and quickly became the most influential band in American punk history, breaking down cultural barriers and creating emotionally charged music centered on the message of … Read More →

Hard-rockers Stitched Up Heart premiere a new song and title track "Darkness". Check out the lyric video below. The song is off of the band's forthcoming sophomore album Darkness out spring 2020 via RED MUSIC. "The song Darkness is dedicated to a few of our closest fans of the band," states Stitched Up Heart frontwoman Alecia "Mixi" Demner. "It's about going through dark times over and over again and not being afraid anymore. Knowing that you have made it through before and will … Read More →

The upcoming album by Norway's avant-garde metal band, BORKNAGAR, entitled True North, will be released by Century Media Records/Sony Music on September 27th. Following 2016's acclaimed album Winter Thrice, the new BORKNAGAR effort has once again been mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden. "This has indeed been a thunderous ride, and we are truly excited to finally start revealing some news about our upcoming album," states BORKNAGAR founder and … Read More →

Memphis, Tennessee's EVERY MOTHER'S NIGHTMARE continue their rock n' roll assault with the recent release of their new video & single 'Southern Way'. The track comes from the latest reissue 'BACKTRAXX' one of the most sought after releases in the EMN discography. 'BACKTRAXX' was repackaged and remastered with bonus material added. "Some people think it's new because they've never heard it. BACKTRAXX is a very different beast, this record is almost 20 years old but it is still strong and … Read More →

Legendary NYHC pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT are proud to announce they will be touring the U.S. celebrating the 35th anniversary or their iconic debut full-length studio album Victim In Pain. The 17-date trek will kick off in St. Louis on September 18th and will feature PRONG as direct support. Roger Miret comments, "We are extremely excited to have our friends Prong perform with us In celebration of our 35th anniversary of 'Victim in Pain'.  These shows will be epic! Tickets go on sale this … Read More →

Hard Rock Band ADEMA has announced that they have chosen longtime friend Ryan Shuck (JULIEN-K, ORGY) to take on vocals for the band's upcoming tour. In an exclusive interview with Loudwire, the newly selected front-man discusses the decision and what's next for the band going forward. Starting this SEPT, I'm going to do “my thing”, with my brothers in ADEMA (the entire original band) as they do “they're thing”, onstage, 5-6 nights a week, throughout the USA, for what may be a once in a lifetime … Read More →

New Jersey industrial metallers FACE WITHOUT FEAR have released a lyric video for their first single, "Deliverance," Formed in 2017 by former Static-X, Dope and Murderdolls guitarist Tripp Eisen, New Jersey quintet FACE WITHOUT FEAR draw you in with gritty yet polished guitar work, electronic sampling, and metal vocals infused with surprisingly refined melodic phrasing. In terms of lyricism, the concepts of individualism, liberty, and freedom, as well as the universal experience … Read More →

Moldova-based, rising extreme metal outfit Infected Rain, are set to return with their new album to be released later this year with powerhouse label Napalm Records. Fierce and blistering female screams, heavy as hell riffs, pounding beats combined with samples await you, while Infected Rain never fear any genre boundaries and create their very own individual style. The band was formed in 2008 and made their first appearance on stage in the same year, performing a concert dedicated to Slayer. … Read More →

But probably not the one you're thinking of... In a headline that's almost too funny to be true, Bret Michaels has posted the following:   Check out the latest BretMichaels.com auction! Genuine Leather Thatch Throw Rug used on Bret’s tour bus, in his studio, and by his pool for parties. Runs about 7.5 feet by 5 feet. Be sure to bid on this piece of rock history today @ https://bretmichaels.com/site-news/news2/auctions/. A portion of proceeds benefits charity via Bret’s Life Rocks … Read More →

Metal icons SOULFLY are proud to announce Blood On The Street 2019 U.S. tour! The 22-date trek will kick-off on September 3rd in Dallas, Texas and make stops in Baltimore, Houston, and Albuquerque before concluding in Los Angeles on September 29th. Joining the band are UNEARTH (Sept 3 - Sept 16), INCITE. PRISON and ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN. Commented vocalist/guitarist Max Cavalera: "We are very excited to be bringing the Ritual record to the mosh pit!  There is gonna be Blood on the Streets!! … Read More →

Dependent Records Announces The Release of German Electronic/Industrial Act FIX8 SED8's WARNING SIGNS WARNING SIGNS will be released on June 14, 2019, on CD, Ltd. edition box and digital formats. After the success of his 2017 album "Foren6", Martin Sane's Electronic/Industrial project Fïx8: Sëd8 is about to outgrow his cocoon. It has the potential to become that full-fledged industrial music project that might spearhead a resurrection of the traditional electronic industrial sound … Read More →

Finland's dark rockers THE 69 EYES recently announced that they will release their 12th studio album on September 13th. Right in time for their 30th band anniversary, West End will see the light of day, so prepare for 11 up-tempo rock anthems full of heaviness, black memento mori moments and dark humor featuring several top notch guest vocalists including Cradle Of Filth's Dani Filth, Wednesday 13 and Beastö Blancö's Calico Cooper. Today, the band have revealed the first trailer for their … Read More →

THE DEFIANTS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM, "ZOKUSHO" OUT SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 SECOND ALBUM FROM BRUNO RAVEL, ROB MARCELLO, AND PAUL LAINE FIRST SINGLE AND VIDEO, "FALLIN' FOR YOU" OUT NOW THE DEFIANTS are back with their sophomore album, "Zokusho". Comprised of Paul Laine, Bruno Ravel, and Rob Marcello, The Defiants is three fabulous musicians who, as fans in the know will immediately recognize, all have ties to popular hard rockers, … Read More →

Atreyu have dropped the video for their new single "House of Gold," directed by Monte Legaspi. "'House of Gold' is a really important song on the album, especially for myself and Alex. This song is about finding pure love. For us, that was through our children. It’s finding something or someone that truly gives you purpose," said drummer Brandon Saller. "For the video, we didn’t want to take a literal approach," he continued. "We wanted to sort of just go off the rails. … Read More →

Sweden's death glam sensation DEATHSTARS – who chose to take a break in 2015 – are happy to announce that they are currently in the studio recording their 5th full-length album which is scheduled to be released in early 2020 via Nuclear Blast. The band has also reunited with their guitarist Cat Casino, a key character in the history of the band. Cat, who lately has been writing, producing and playing lead guitar for Hank von Helvete (Ex-Turbonegro), originally joined DEATHSTARS for the … Read More →

Legendary thrash metallers Sacred Reich have announced the release date for their highly anticipated new album Awakening. The band's first new music in twenty-three years will drop on August 23rd via Metal Blade Records. Pre-orders are available now from metalblade.com/sacredreich - where the record can be purchased in the following formats: - Digipak-CD - Box set (digipak CD, flag, pins, sticker - limited to 3000 copies) - 180g black vinyl (EU exclusive) - Clear/red marbled vinyl (EU … Read More →

Horror punk rockers, Wednesday 13, have announced the re-release of almost their entire back catalog with Napalm Records! For some of Wednesday 13's records, it will be the first time to appear on vinyl as well as to be back on all digital platforms such as Spotify or iTunes. The wild ride of the band's timeless classics and horror punk cocktail is now available at THIS LOCATION! As band mastermind, Wednesday 13 recently stated: "Return Of The Living Dead! We are proud to announce we are … Read More →

Industrial Metal Lifers DOPE is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their debut album, Felons & Revolutionaries with the launching of a worldwide tour alongside STATIC-X. Kicking off June 18 in Tempe, Arizona, the tour winds throughout North America, Australia, the UK, Europe, and will also include Russia and Ukraine. "It’s crazy to think that it has been almost 20 years since Dopes debut album Felons & Revolutionaries was released. I’m so grateful for the foundation that the album … Read More →

Dave Mustaine, the legendary frontman for Megadeth has posted the following update on the official Megadeth website regarding his cancer diagnosis: I’ve been diagnosed with throat cancer. It’s clearly something to be respected and faced head on – but I’ve faced obstacles before. I’m working closely with my doctors, and we’ve mapped out a treatment plan which they feel has a 90% success rate. Treatment has already begun. Unfortunately, this requires that we cancel most shows this year. The … Read More →

FAITHSEDGE – ‘BLEED FOR PASSION’ DETAILS REVEALED ‘Bleed for Passion’ is the new album from Melodic Hard Rock group Faithsedge. Produced, mixed and mastered by former Dokken guitarist Alex De Rosso, ‘Bleed For Passion’ takes the listener back to the days of big guitars and powerful melodic vocal lines of the '80s and early '90s, but keeping an up to date view on the lyrics and subject matter. The band features singer/songwriter Giancarlo Floridia, Mr.Big/Ace Frehley drummer Matt Starr, … Read More →

COLLECTIVE SOUL’s silver anniversary year will be a celebration of their ongoing legacy in all-out style with a little bit of the classic and a lot of the new. Not only have they already announced their Summer “Now’s The Time Tour” with Gin Blossoms, but in keeping with the Atlanta band’s theme of 2019, “now’s the time” to also let fans know that their tenth highly anticipated studio album, BLOOD, will be released June 21 on Fuzze-Flex Records/ADA. Pre-orders of the album as a download, CD, … Read More →

NAILS’ CRUSHING NEW SINGLE, “I DON’T WANT TO KNOW YOU,” OUT TODAY ON LIMITED EDITION VINYL *NORTH AMERICAN TOUR STARTS TODAY* One of the most vicious bands in metal, NAILS, has released their critically praised new single, “I Don’t Want To Know You,” for stream and purchase on all digital platforms and today on limited edition 7” vinyl. The single is paired with a ripping B-side “Endless Resistance,” which features guest Max Cavalera (ex-SEPULTURA, SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY). The vinyl … Read More →

With several shows on the upcoming Wisconsin Death Trip 20th Anniversary Tour already sold-out, STATIC-X has announced additional dates for this fall. The tour will feature the same lineup of co-headliners DevilDriver and support acts Dope, Wednesday 13 and Raven Black. "We want to say thank you to everyone who has participated in this 20th-anniversary celebration of Wisconsin Death Trip!" says STATIC-X. "The response has been mind-blowing and we are beyond excited to hit the road and throw … Read More →

HAMMERFALL REVEAL LYRIC VIDEO FOR ("WE MAKE) SWEDEN ROCK" NEW ALBUM ‘DOMINION’ DUE OUT AUGUST 16th 2019 THROUGH NAPALM RECORDS PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE NOW HERE Listen to the song HERE Watch the lyric video HERE HAMMERFALL has shared today the lyric video for “(We Make) Sweden Rock” following the world premiere on the big screens at Sweden Rock Festival prior to the band’s performance over the … Read More →

More extreme, more melodic, more exciting and simply larger than life: The Agonist are back! Following their critically acclaimed album "Five," released in 2016, the extreme metal juggernaut from Montreal, Canada, has released a first single and announced the first and hotly anticipated details of their brand new record, due out September 20th, 2019 on Rodeostar Records. Says vocalist Vicky Psarakis: "When I heard the first instrumentals for 'Orphans' I was a bit shocked and confused. The … Read More →

Montréal based melodic death metallers KATAKLYSM will kick off their Meditations Over North America 2019 tour on September 4th in Joliet, IL. The 21-date trek will make stops Portland, Dallas, and Baltimore before concluding in Worcester on September 26th. Joining the band as social guests Thrash legends and label-mates EXHORDER, Death Metal kings KRISIUN and San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HATCHET.  KATAKLYSM frontman Maurizio Iacono comments, “It took a while for us to get a full North … Read More →

Following on from the release of their successful debut album Resurrection, MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST have completed the recordings for their second studio album, which is now scheduled to be released on (attention, new date:) September 20th this year worldwide through Nuclear Blast. The album pre-order will start on June 14th. Today MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST reveal the cover artwork for Revelation, which was created by Zsofia Dankova (POWERWOLF a.o.). “It is a fantastic artwork and a great cover. … Read More →

Clutch announce the release of “Evil.”  The single is the first in a series of new studio recordings that will 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. Future tracks will follow as part of the new series throughout the 2nd half of 2019. These songs are bound to become another classic milestone in the band's stellar career. “Evil” was mixed … Read More →

Formed in 2017 by former Static-X, Dope and Murderdolls guitarist Tripp Eisen, New Jersey quintet FACE WITHOUT FEAR have already created a buzz on YouTube with a brand new teaser video. And for good reason. The clips you can hear, which are from the group’s first single entitled "Deliverance", immediately draw you in with gritty yet polished guitar work, electronic sampling, and metal vocals infused with surprisingly refined melodic phrasing. In terms of lyricism, the concepts of individualism, … Read More →

San Diego, California-based metal outfit CARNIFEX  are proud to announce their 7th studio album, World War X, will be released on August 2nd via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band releases the first single, "No Light Shall Save Us" featuring Alissa White-Gluz (ARCH ENEMY), with a music video directed by Scott Hansen (POSSESSED, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, DEICIDE, PRONG). Watch the video for "No Light Shall Save Us" featuring Alissa White-Gluz here: CARNIFEX's frontman Scott Ian Lewis comments, … Read More →

NEAL SCHON, JOURNEY Founder, has revealed the first taste of his upcoming, solo LP, Universe, with a Birthday homage to Prince, an inspirational tribute to "Purple Rain." "Prince, pancakes and Journey guitar riffs at 4 am.... the late eighties and I am sitting with Prince on the floor in his apartment at Paisley Park. We’ve listened to Joni Mitchell, Peter Gabriel and I notice a worn Journey Escape record in his collection. Surprised I turned to him and said: “Never took you for a Journey … Read More →

Visceral, musically cinematic, otherworldly but strangely familiar and a bit unsettling, welcome to Pixies' brand new studio album, Beneath the Eyrie, where tales of witches, Daniel Boone, misfits, and other characters fit utterly into the band's inherent weirdness. Boasting 12 new songs, the album will be released globally on Friday, September 13 via the group's new record label, Infectious/BMG, and available in a wide variety of packages. Those formats include: (Pre-orders for these items … Read More →

On the heels of the release of their outstanding album “Can’t Go Home,” Unruly Child played an emotional set at Frontiers Rock Festival 2017 in Milan, IT (which was filmed/recorded for a release in early 2018). While at the festival, a meeting with the label stoked the fires for the band to do more music together and to preserve the musical legacy of one of the very last melodic rock giants still operating. So, Marcie Michelle Free (vocalist - King Kobra, Signal), Bruce Gowdy (guitarist - Stone … Read More →

Amon Amarth released their 11th full-length, Berserker, last month to critical acclaim via Metal Blade Records (North America)/Sony Music (International), and recently concluded their North American trek with Slayer, Lamb of God, and Cannibal Corpse. Today, the band has unleashed the final clip in their trilogy of music videos for the album:  "Mjolnir" - along with the previous videos: "Raven's Flight" and "Crack the Sky" - were directed by Roboshobo, and each one is increasingly epic in … Read More →

New York death metal giants IMMOLATION are proud to release the music video for "The Distorting Light" off their latest release Atonement.  The video was created and directed by Robert Vigna while Angelo Damanti handled the camera work as well as served as the technical advisor and equipment specialist. The band performance was filmed at atDark City Studios in Yonkers, NY.  Watch the video for "The Distorting Light" here: IMMOLATION will spend the remainder of the year … Read More →

Revered vocal powerhouse SEBASTIAN BACH will celebrate the 30th anniversary of SKID ROW’s acclaimed, self-titled breakout debut album with a U.S. Tour where he’ll be performing the record in its entirety plus other songs from his celebrated catalog. The tour will kick off in Nashville, TN on August 30th and will end in Pinellas Park, FL on November 2nd. Tickets and VIP Meet N’ Greet upgrades go on sale Friday, June 7th at http://www.sebastianbach.com/. In a statement from Bach: "In 1989 we … Read More →

Sweden's own sleaze metal pioneers, Crashdiet (Band) are back with a new album, RUST, and a new music video, "Idiots". Pre-order CD/Vinyl/Digital HERE: http://radi.al/Rust | Scandinavian fans can pre-order HERE: http://bit.ly/rust-scan RUST is out September 13th on Diet Records (Scandinavia) and Frontiers Music Srl (World, ex-Scandinavia). The "Idiots" video is a tribute to the best movies ever made, according to the band's cinematic opinion, as they turn back time a few decades, revisiting … Read More →

Bret Michaels, lead vocalist‪ for glam rock band Poison is asking everyone to vote for his daughter Raine Michaels in the new Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search.   Raine, who is remarkably only 18 years old, has made quite a splash this year in the competition and is now one of the final six contestants.  Michaels has made it known how proud he is of his daughter and has offered her his full support in her modeling career. In a recent Facebook post, Michaels stated the following: It’s … Read More →

INTRODUCING…MEGACRUISE October 13 – 18, 2019 • Departing from The Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro MEGADETH are headed out to sea and bringing some friends! Welcome Anthrax, Overkill, Testament, Death Angel, Queensryche, Armored Saint, Corrosion Of Conformity, Doro,  Suicidal Tendencies, Sacred Reich, John 5, Devildriver, Metal Church, Beasto Blanco, Metalachi and more! The Inaugural MEGACRUISE will hit the West Coast in 2019! Join us as we depart from Los Angeles on Sunday, October 13, 2019, … Read More →

 After spending the first 3 months of 2019 in the studio, Texas Based Rock Band BLACKTOP MOJO has announced a summer headlining tour in support of the debut single and video, "Can't Sleep," off of their highly anticipated, upcoming 3rd album, Under the Sun. The video is scheduled to premiere on June 21, at which time the track will be available for download and streaming, with the album slated for a mid-September release. The Can't Sleep 2019 Tour launches July 13th in Kansas City, MO and runs … Read More →

Manchester, UK Industrial Metal/Punk artists Syd.31 will release their second album, Walk Amongst Rebels.  Walk Amongst Rebels is about survival and overcoming what life throws at you. After dealing with the loss of his home, job, loved ones, and relationship in a short span. Dr. Magic, founder/vocalist of Syd.31 explains what went into the making of the album... This is my first biographical album, true stories based on horrible situations I’ve faced, every time I thought my entire world … Read More →

As STRIKER continue their 'Summer of Shred' tour across North America that recently wrapped up its first leg with DEATH ANGEL earlier this May, the Canadian masters continue their road adventures with upcoming dates in Canada and USA with ANVIL, STEEL PANTHER, HOLY GRAIL and BEWITCHER (all dates listed below). And before they continue being 'On The Run' hitting cities across the continent, the band is excited to reveal their new music video in support of their latest sixth studio album "Play To … Read More →

New Album, Into The Black, Out Now   Los Angeles-based producer Daniel Graves has been turning heads with his addictive industrial pop project, AESTHETIC PERFECTION, for nearly two decades. Since forming in 2000, Graves has released five full-length albums, numerous singles, and music videos, all the while reinventing what it means to be a dark electro artist. Blending industrial, pop, goth, and everything in between, AESTHETIC PERFECTION defies definitions in a world that demands … Read More →

Killing Joke frontman Jaz Coleman join forces with industrial metal band DEFLORE for "Party In The Chaos" EP, out June 28th on Subsound Records!  Subsound Records is very proud and excited to announce the release born from the collaboration between Killing Joke legendary frontman JAZ COLEMAN and instrumental industrial duo DEFLORE. The "Party in The Chaos" EP will be out on June 28th worldwide and available on CD, LP and digital. Jaz Coleman states: "Over the last 30 years I've been asked … Read More →

After eager anticipation from fans and critics, Bay Area thrash legends DEATH ANGEL has finally released their new album, Humanicide, today with Nuclear Blast Records. The record comes on the heels of the band’s recent North American tour with OVERKILL and just days before the band heads to Europe for a summer-long jaunt performing shows and at festivals. To coincide with today’s release, DEATH ANGEL has revealed a new music video for their vicious thrash attack single, “I Came For … Read More →

On August 2nd, Saxon, the British Heavy Metal vanguards who continue to deliver their seminal metal music to sold-out venues worldwide, will salute their 40th Anniversary by releasing The Eagle Has Landed 40 (Live) on Militia Guard/Silver Lining Music, a cracking, crunching and wholly representative celebration of four decades as one of the UK’s leading heavy metal lights. Entire musical genres have been born and died since Saxon released their self-titled debut in 1979, and through all the eras … Read More →

Memphis, Tennessee hard rockers ROXY BLUE are back with their first album of new material in 27 years, after their now legendary debut album, "Want Some”, has become a classic of the late ‘80s/early '90s hard rock scene. Original members Todd Poole (vocals), Josh Weil (bass), and Scotty Trammell (drums) are now joined by new guitarist JeffreyWade Caughron. (Original guitarist Sid "Boogie" Fletcher has left the music business for a successful career in dentistry.) ROXY BLUE's self-titled album … Read More →

DEE SNIDER Releases Video For “Tomorrow's No Concern!" On Tour in South America, USA, and Europe! [photo: Stephanie Cabral} DEE SNIDER just released his seventh video for the track "Tomorrow's No Concern" from his Napalm Records debut album "For The Love Of Metal" DEE SNIDER on the new video: “It is almost a year to the day that the lyric video for “Tomorrow’s No Concern” was released. The song immediately connected with the … Read More →

Ukranian Metal Juggernauts Jinjer have entered the studio to record the follow-up to their 2019 EP "Micro." The album is currently set for a fall 2019 release. The band is currently holed up in the Kaska Studio in Kiev working once again with producer Max Morton who produced "Cloud Factory" as well as their breakout album "King Of Everything" and they're acclaimed follow up "Micro" EP. "No rest for the wicked! Together with our longtime friend and producer Max Morton, we are pleased to … Read More →