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As global touring came to a sudden and unexpected halt earlier this year, Queensrÿche frontman Todd La Torre has been using his recent pandemic downtime to put the finishing touches on his debut solo album Rejoice In The Suffering. The idea for a solo album was always in the cards for Todd. With Queensrÿche tour dates postponed indefinitely, the world events offered Todd the opportunity to explore his ideas for Rejoice In The Suffering. Todd teamed up with longtime friend and collaborator Craig Blackwell and alongside producer Chris “Zeuss” Harris created a diverse heavy metal album that draws influence from different styles. These styles will surprise fans who only know La Torre from his previous work with Queensrÿche or Crimson Glory before that. Rejoice In The Suffering is scheduled for...

In a year filled with unexpected twists and turns, Sevendust stickman Morgan Rose has announced his debut solo release. Controlled Chaos, out everywhere on November 27th via Rise Records, shines the spotlight not only on Morgan’s drumming prowess, but his songwriting, singing, and production chops as well. Morgan co-wrote the EP with Sevendust bandmate Clint Lowery, and the lyric video for Morgan’s first single “The Answer” is available today at https://youtu.be/pjAqgDiekiE. Controlled Chaos is available for pre-order at https://riserecords.lnk.to/ControlledChaos.   https://youtu.be/pjAqgDiekiE With 2020 being a year of transition for so many, Morgan took the newly found time he was given and decided it was time to explore ideas of growth and change. With Clint on guitar and Jason Christopher on bass, Morgan tracked six songs...

After three years, one-million concert tickets sold across five continents, four consecutive #1 singles, a GRAMMY Award, and performances on "The Tonight Show" and "Saturday Night Live," GRETA VAN FLEET is hurtling into the future with its second album, The Battle at Garden's Gate due April 16, 2021 (Lava/Republic Records).  The album can be pre-ordered HERE. https://youtu.be/b-Ex-k_gVSk A bold evolution from the band's 2018 full-length debut Anthem of the Peaceful Army, The Battle At Garden's Gate came together primarily on the road or while in the studio after the runaway success of 2017's "Highway Tune" led to the band packing up, leaving home, and eagerly soaking up new experiences on an extended road trip around the world. Over the past three years, Greta Van Fleet - vocalist Josh Kiszka, guitarist Jake...

Looking for a twisted take on the classics this holiday season? Las Vegas-based theatrical rock band PSYCHOSEXUAL are celebrating Black Friday with the surprise release of their brand-new cover EP SONGS TO STALK YOU BY. It is available across all streaming and digital platforms, and on vinyl, CD and USB via www.psychosexualalbums.com. Tis the season--flash those devil horns and keep the holidays ghoulish and bright! “This is a fun little compilation of bands I love,” says PSYCHOSEXUAL founder and spiritual leader JEREMY SPENCER, whose DEVIL DADDY persona fronts the fantasy and horror-inspired follow-up to his multi-platinum former band FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH. “There is definitely a tongue-in-cheek creepiness to the themes that tie the songs together, and that’s what made them so much fun to record. The fact that stalking and social distancing go hand-in-hand...

Enslaved's new studio album Utgard was recently released into the world, the concept of which explores the esoteric place in Norse mythology that celebrates the rebirth of the individual - a place where one goes for unification of that which is above and that which lies below. A reckoning of dark and light, of night and day. In continued celebration of Utgard's release, tied in with the upcoming Winter Solstice (a Pagan holy day marking the symbolic death and rebirth of the Sun), the band are proud to announce a Winter Solstice streaming event for Saturday 19th December via the Revolver Magazine Facebook page, which will be followed by a live Q&A with some band members. The digital event will feature all three parts of Enslaved's recent Cinematic Summer Tour, the revered filmed performances titled; 'Chronicles of the Northbound', 'Below the Lights' and 'Utgard the Journey Within'. The performances will...

LA party legends Hollywood Undead have announced the Hollywood Undead House Party - a wild, no holds barred, virtual global party event on December 18, featuring classic Undead hits and new never-before-seen favorites from their forthcoming album “New Empire Vol. 2”, and maybe even some very special party-crashing guests.  The event, produced in partnership with Danny Wimmer Presents, is now on sale with a variety of party-themed packages ranging from standard tickets to merch and party packs, as well as a limited amount of  virtual meet & greet packages. Gather your best buds and let the good times roll by getting tickets from www.HollywoodUndeadLive.com. Early bird prices start at $12.99 (valid now through Cyber Monday, November 30th only) and increase at 12:01 am on Tuesday, December 1. To be blunt, this will be THE...

Few rock artists were as fearless and uncompromising as the late/great John Lennon. Whether it be standing up for causes he believed in, promoting peace, or penning some of rock’s all-time classic tunes (while taking unexpected musical twists and turns along the way), Lennon has become one of rock’s most unforgettable figures. Tragically, his voice was silenced on December 8, 1980 (shortly after turning 40) – just as he had re-entered the public eye, after a five-year sabbatical.  Assembled by author/journalist Greg Prato, the just-released book, 'John Winston Ono Lennon,' provides interesting/uncommon observations and viewpoints into the brilliance of this truly legendary artist. Comprised of interviews with those who worked alongside him (Bob Gruen, Gary Van Scyoc, Bun E. Carlos), admirers of his music (Kasim...

Jeff Plate has joined forces with TSO keyboardist Jane Mangini and some amazing new talent to form his 'years in the making' band Alta Reign. Plate and Mangini, along with Tommy Cook (guitars/lead vocals), Collin Holloway (guitars/lead vocals), Kevin McCarthy (bass, vocals) and Zach Hamilton (keyboards, guitars/vocals), will be releasing Alta Reign’s debut album Mother’s Day on January 8, 2021 via Rat Pak Records. The album is the reflection of dedication as the initial idea spawned 30 years ago and ended in 2020 before locking in the 2021 release date.  The album is available for pre-order at: RatPakRecords.com/AltaReign. “Beginning in a rehearsal room in Rockland, Massachusetts 30 years ago, and ending in this insane year of 2020, Mother’s Day is the end result of years of writing, listening, learning, planning, and...

"With the 'Persistence of Time' album being focused on the concept of 'time,' partnering up with NEZUMI to produce this watch was a great idea.  The watch is beautiful, and would make a great holiday gift for someone special, and I know I'm looking forward to getting mine." -- Joey Belladonna Platinum-selling thrash masters ANTHRAX - Joey Belladonna/vocals, Charlie Benante/drums, Scott Ian/rhythm guitar, Frank Bello/bass, Jon Donais/guitar - have joined forces with the Stockholm-based NEZUMI Studios and its founder David Campo to create and produce the limited-to-50, NEZUMI Baleine dive watch, the Anthrax Persistence of Time edition.  The watch was inspired by the band's Gold-certified, Grammy-nominated, Persistence of Time, currently celebrating its 30th anniversary in release.  Each one of the 50 watches is individually numbered, was 100% designed...

Dark Metal sensation LORD OF THE LOST just released a new official video for “We Were Young” featuring Heaven Can Wait Choir, cut from their latest classical ensemble album Swan Songs III. The heart-wrenching version includes intimate reminiscences from Chris Harms’ childhood and showcases a touching new facet of their bold universe. Told through genuine memories and clearly narrated through the style of a vintage Super8 camera, the audiovisual symbolizes the most personal output to date. The outstanding band proves once again that the greatest inspiration and the best director is life itself. "With the new video for 'We Were Young' I would like to say thank you to my parents. The video is a reflection of my happy childhood, thanks to them, which paved the way for me...

Australia Desert Rockers FULL TONE GENERATOR have signed to Golden Robot / Coffin & Bolt Records and have teamed up with OG Californian Desert Legend Nick Oliveri (QOTSA, Kyuss, Mondo Generator) for a double A side single that has enough attitude to rip the balls of a low flying bald eagle. Pre-Order/ Pre-Save "Without A Sound": https://smarturl.it/FTG-WithoutASound Without A Sound features Nick Oliveri on lead vocals and was jointly recorded in Melbourne Australia and Joshua Tree California, strap yourself in for a ride that will take you right back to 90's Desert Rock. Without A Sound is backed by the equally as vicious If You Want Me and will be released on 8th December. Full Tone Generator started as an idea hatched on the beaches of Australia by Andy Fernando and bought to fruition in the Californian Desert by Andy Fernando,...

‘UNDER THE GUILLOTINE’ THE NOISE RECORDS YEARS DELUXE BOX SET TO BE RELEASED ON FEBRUARY 26th 2020! PRE-ORDER HERE https://kreator.lnk.to/GuillotinePR The story of Kreator’s meteoric rise to the global elite of thrash metal bands from their humble beginnings in Essen Germany, began under their first name of Tormentor in the early 80’s. It was their ‘Blitzkreig’ and ‘End Of The World’ demos changing hands in the era’s bustling underground tape-trading network that exposed them to the international metal community.  Positive word of mouth soon attracted the attention of Germany’s own metal start-up, Noise Records, which signed the newly re-christened Kreator to a deal. Kreator’s tenure at the label spawned six studio albums and established them as one of the most influential on the thrash scene, one they...

The album is a well-rounded musical portrait, revealing her continued reputation as a torchbearer for the kind of impassioned pop/rock music that initially inspired her to pick up the guitar -All Music- 'Raw yet polished,' with elements of blues, rock, pop and electronic music – and plenty of fiery PRS playing -Guitar World- Engaging, intriguing, and so both entertaining and uniquely different -Danger Dog Music Review- ### Orianthi's new album "O" is out now and she has just released a brand new music video for the track 'Sorry’! Watch the video for “Sorry”:  https://youtu.be/i54CXSEz31s Order "O" on CD/LP/Digital and stream the singles HERE: https://orcd.co/orianthi Autographed bundles available at the label's U.S. and EU stores: http://radi.al/FrontiersMusic Watch Orianthi Videos: "Impulsive" "Sinners Hymn" Keep up with Orianthi:...

Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/aoj4QZ5I00Y Riot Records brings you the new single from Denver, Colorado’s In The Whale titled Crosses. Stream/buy Crosses HERE In The Whale deliver another aural beating to the senses. The two-piece are hell-bent on pummeling you into the ground with their post-rock assault. "Crosses is lyrically about looking yourself in the mirror, realizing everyone is going to die, and humbly wondering why we're all here and what this is all for. We tried to execute a feeling of franticness and anxiousness with the push and pull off each musical section." – In The Whale Watch the official video for Drug Dealer HERE Drug Dealer is a sludgy, bombastic, and epic post-rock-esque battering. In The Whale has delivered a low-end sonic treat that sits alongside contemporaries like Big Business, Mantar, and High On Fire....

Dayseeker vocalist Rory Rodriguez and drummer Mike Karle announced their new project Hurtwave earlier this year. As Hurtwave, the pair traffic in synths, and the output is decidedly different than that of their main band. The band, signed to Spinefarm Records, just shared "My Father Said." Listen here. "This song touches on what both my father and mother taught me in terms of relationships," Rodriguez explains. "My father, hurt from the divorce from my mother, really never dated or remarried, and taught me to keep a guard over my emotions. My mother, having left my father, taught me to leave a situation before it has the chance to hurt me. Ultimately, it's about a girl I met who made me want to do the opposite of what I learned from...

Napalm Records is delighted to welcome a promising and uprising symphonic metal star to its growing roster. Dive into impressive soundscapes and join the thrilling adventure: German firestarters ELVELLON have just inked a worldwide record deal with the premier rock and metal label. https://youtu.be/pmBiw2yCbdw Since ELVELLON came to life in 2010, the four-piece played its way straight into the heart of a steadily growing fan base with a captivating symbiosis of orchestral arrangements, heavy riffs, and the striking voice of Nele Messerschmidt on vocal duties.  After releasing their self-recorded 5-track EP, Spellbound (2015), and being dubbed as “heroes of tomorrow” by German Metal Hammer magazine, the band presented its critically acclaimed debut album, Until Dawn, three years later in 2018. Sharing the stage with scene leading VISIONS...

Awaken draws back the curtain with their modern hard rock single "The Veil". The band's previous release "Stained Glass", was received well in the metal and hard rock industry. Now, Awaken has unleashed "The Veil" for their upcoming 2021 album release: Monsters & Machines. Working and establishing themselves with TLG Entertainment/INgrooves, Awaken's first single "Stained Glass" brought clarity to the hard rock sound in the sense of lyrical content reaching deeper meanings and messages. Awaken continues to define their sound and deeper-reaching lyrics higher and higher as the newest track "The Veil" proves. Awaken's music is a powerful rock sound that surges onwards and upwards. https://youtu.be/HO9M4eRGzYQ '"The Veil" is a song about the facades put on by our society, our leaders, and sometimes even ourselves. How people can go about...

Metal Blade Records is proud to welcome Brooklyn's Sanhedrin to its worldwide roster! Formed in 2015, Sanhedrin have released two albums to-date: A Funeral For The World (2017) and The Poisoner (2019). The trio (which consists of former Amber Asylum/Lost Goat bassist/vocalist Erica Stoltz, Black Anvil guitarist Jeremy Sosville and drummer Nathan Honor) blends doom and classic metal into gripping, instantaneously memorable songs with lyrics that delve into the darker elements of humanity and the cyclical nature of destructive ideas. Thought-provoking and inherently catchy at the same time, Sanhedrin is unafraid to venture into unchartered territory. The band will enter the studio to record their third full-length - and Metal Blade Records debut - in spring 2021. Sanhedrin comments: "We are excited and humbled to join Metal Blade Records! Their legacy spans four decades and countless amazing artists, many of whom...

Fastride is a hard rock band formed by guitarist/songwriter Ty Asoudegan. Ty, who attended Berklee College of Music, has been featured in Guitar Player Magazine and has been recognized by Slash (Guns N Roses). Performing with members of Thin Lizzy, Jake E Lee, Hookers & Blow, and Michael Graves (The Misfits) to name a few. Fastride cut their teeth, and in doing so developed a tighter and heavier sound. Since relocating to Southern California in late 2018, Fastride has found much success. The band has performed at The Viper Room and has shared the stage with The Damed Things, Motor Sister (feat. Scott Ian), and Peter DiStefano (Porno for Pyros). Ty has also performed alongside Comedian Ed Bassmaster at The Fillmore. Ty is also a...

Michael Schenker has completed the recording of a brand new MSG album, Immortal, which is set to be released via Nuclear Blast on January 29th, 2021. The album title is a perfect statement describing Michael Schenker's legacy and to celebrate his 50th anniversary as a musician. Today, the band has released a lyric video for their first single "Drilled To Kill," a heavy up-tempo track which is also the opening song on the album. The track features the legendary PRIMAL FEAR singer Ralf Scheepers on vocals, whilst Michael Schenker and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION etc.) engage in an exciting battle of guitar vs. keyboard. Watch the video for "Drilled To Kill" here: https://youtu.be/bcrU9ZS6CZA Get the single digitally here: http://nblast.de/MSG-Immortal-DSP Today, MSG also kick off the pre-order for Immortal, which will be available in the following formats: CD CD/Blu-ray Digipak (incl. Michael Schenker Fest Live @ Bang Your Head festival) Earbook...

On Friday December 18th at 4PM PST//7PM EST, The Black Dahlia Murder will kick off their "Yule 'Em All: A Holiday Variety Extravaganza" livestream, featuring live performances, special guests and more! Presented by Night Shift Merch, fans can purchase tickets and merch bundles now at: http://yuleemall.nightshiftmerch.com - where the stream itself will take place. ***There will be a 48-hour video on demand restream period for ticket holders (you MUST buy a ticket before the livestream airs to have access to the VOD restream). The Black Dahlia Murder's Trevor Strnad (vocals) comments: "We in The Black Dahlia Murder have been hard at work assembling what will surely be the most major holiday event since Tickle Me Elmo dropped. Live music from albums new and old, skits, cartoons, Ham Sanitizer...it's all here and waiting...

TRANSATLANTIC - the Prog Supergroup of Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Roine Stolt & Pete Trewavas – are pleased to announce their fifth studio album ‘The Absolute Universe’, set for release on February 5th, 2021. Representing the band’s first new music since 2014’s ‘Kaleidoscope’, with ‘The Absolute Universe’ the band have done something unique and created two versions of the record: ‘The Absolute Universe: The Breath Of Life (Abridged Version)’ & ‘The Absolute Universe: Forevermore (Extended Version)’. Today they have launched the video for ‘Overture / Reaching For The Sky’, taken from ‘The Absolute Universe: The Breath Of Life (Abridged Version)’. Watch it now here: https://youtu.be/SP5HwWbCQvg Mike Portnoy comments: “’ Reaching For The Sky’ is the first single off Transatlantic’s latest Magnum opus ‘The Absolute Universe’....

ETERNAL FREQUENCY has released the official music video for their cover of the 1991 QUEEN hit single, "The Show Must Go On"!." Self-directed and filmed and edited by Eric DiCarlo, 100% of "The Show Must Go On" proceeds will go to NIVA - National Independent Venue Association to help #SAVEOURSTAGES. "Our cover of 'The Show Must Go On' (originally performed by Queen) is a tribute to all of our fellow musicians, roadies, technicians, stage hands, managers, venue owners, and most importantly the listeners and fans that are being affected by this pandemic. We essentially wanted to send a message that things will get better. That is why we are donating 100% of the song proceeds to NIVA - National Independent Venue Association." - ETERNAL FREQUENCY https://youtu.be/c1milhpc2WY Eternal Frequency is a young,...

Hailing from the shores of Santa Cruz, CA, USA, modern heavy metal revivalist James Durbin is on the verge of releasing his boldest, heaviest album to date with the announcement of the debut album from DURBIN, “The Beast Awakens”. Coming February 12, 2021 via Frontiers Music Srl, fans can get their first taste of the album with the release of the single 'Kings Before You' featuring Chris Jericho (Fozzy) and Phil Demmel (ex-Machine Head, Vio-lence). Listen to the song on your favorite streaming platform or on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/7ojvtjwZYgM Pre-order/save the album HERE: https://orcd.co/beastawakens James Durbin is finally releasing the album he has always wanted to over the course of his decade long recording career. Combining his love of all things DIO, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest, Durbin set out to craft his own signature strain of fantasy inspired power...

"We are nothing, therefore we are everything..." MOONSPELL is approaching their 30th anniversary as a band more ambitiously and stronger than ever, as the Portuguese dark metal pioneers have finally revealed the hotly anticipated details for their upcoming 13th studio album! Hermitage will be released on February 26, 2021 via Napalm Records. https://youtu.be/nv-zHPEkZ4c While the world is struggling in the dark, MOONSPELL’s forthcoming album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Jaime Gomez Arellano (Paradise Lost, Primordial, Ghost, Sólstafir and many more) at the Orgone Studios in the UK. Building upon the sensitive facets of Hermitage, one can expect an entertaining and revolutionary, yet epic journey through the darkest days of human existence. Beautifully crafted songs such as “The Greater Good“ show us the modernity of the wolves in 2021, while other tracks embrace the MOONSPELL tradition of writing a dark, gothic metal...

Much to the delight of melodic rock fans around the globe, W.E.T. has announced the release of their fourth album, “Retransmission” on January 22, 2021 via Frontiers Music Srl. Core members Jeff Scott Soto, Erik Mårtensson, and Robert Säll deliver another astounding album that will surely be a contender for Melodic Rock Album of the Year in 2021. Today, fans can get their first taste of the new album with the single and video 'Big Boys Don't Cry'. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/XSoFybZG0_I https://youtu.be/XSoFybZG0_I Pre-order save "Retransmission" on CD, LP, Limited Edition Color LP, & Digital here: https://orcd.co/retransmission W.E.T truly epitomizes what melodic rock has become in the new decade. The key element at the foundation of W.E.T has always been to create a modern melodic hard rock sound that will drive the genre into the future. Combining...

EMN (Every Mother's Nightmare) released 'Here's To The Ones' the second video and single from their new album 'RESURRECT THE FAITHFUL' on  VETERANS DAY. https://youtu.be/j6eH34dMGXU 'Here's To The Ones' is inspired by a fan and Veteran 'Mighty Mike', who met the band at a previous show. He waited all day to meet the band and when he finally did, he asked them to sign his prosthetic leg and take pictures. 'Mighty Mikes' actions had a profound effect on lead vocalist and EMN founder Rick Ruhl. "He's seen some shit and it really got to me. When telling this story in recent interviews, it still chokes me up every time. We owe our military who put themselves on the frontline to protect the freedoms of everyone in the U.S.. Freedom at cost, Blood's what...

Sweden’s symphonic metal pioneers THERION are proud to unleash the first single and title track from their upcoming 17th studio album Leviathan, which is set to be released on January 22, 2021 on NUCLEAR BLAST. Balancing ominous atmosphere and powerful, seducing chants, "Leviathan" succeeds in virtually conjuring the mythical sea creature the song has borrowed its name from. You can watch the animated lyric video for “Leviathan” here: youtu.be/t1h0pdsC6wQ Listen to or download “Leviathan” on the digital platform of your choice:  nblast.de/TherionLeviathan THERION's new album Leviathan can be pre-ordered here: nblast.de/Therion-Leviathan THERION have always been a band that have challenged themselves to explore new paths, while remaining true to their musical core values. For their 17th studio album, Leviathan, mastermind Christofer Johnsson and his collaborator Thomas Vikström have created something that has been previously unthinkable to the guitarist and the singer. "We have done the only thing that...

Shark Island was once the house band at the world-famous Gazzaris on the Sunset Strip. Signed to Epic Records in 1989 the band released their debut album “Law of the Order”, and also saw the tracks ‘Dangerous’ and ‘Father Time’ featured in the movie Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, as well as the song ‘My City’ from the movie Point Break. https://youtu.be/HQqUKDDVy4w Richard would go on to be part of the short-lived supergroup Contraband which also featured Michael Schenker (Scorpions, UFO), and members of L.A. Guns, Ratt and Vixen. They released one album in 1991 before disbanding. In 2018 the band started work on Bloodline which was recorded in Croatia and Los Angeles. It was limited to self-release before being picked up by Deko Entertainment, and fans and critics are...

An ethereal post-rock experience to dive into infinite atmospheres Reigning as one of the most well-known and highly critically acclaimed experimental instrumental groups out there with a respected musical legacy spanning nearly 20 years, Irish four-piece GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT will reach a career benchmark upon the release of their 10th studio album, Ghost Tapes #10 (out February 12, 2021 via Napalm Records). Along with an artful black and white music video (by Chariot Of Black Moth), the hypnotizing first offering “Burial” captivates with atmospheric yet melancholic, bewitching instrumental lines, and GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT’s full extent of power. The seven-minute piece showcases the band’s unique ability to explore plaintive wistfulness and shuddering riffs, forming a perfect storm whilst also creating intense sonic-spheres that are...

The day is finally here: Norwegian blackened Viking heavy metal solo-band HJELVIK releases his masterpiece Welcome to Hel, a monumental debut album enshrouded in a mystical fog of Norse mythology and steeped in the classic sounds of metal, both underground and mainstream. Order the album in the format of your choice here: http://nblast.de/Hjelvik-WelcomeToHel Frontman Erlend Hjelvik comments: "Yes, it's finally time to unleash the beast that is 'Welcome to Hel'! I've been listening to this album for over a year now, so I'm really excited to share my vision of METAL with the world. I'm immensely proud of what I've created here together with my talented crew consisting of Rob Steinway, Alexis Lieu and Kevin Foley. I can't thank them enough with the awesome job they did on the album. I would also like to thank engineer and mixer Justin Phelps, mastering engineer Alan Douches...

New England death metal behemoths FUMING MOUTH have unleashed a ferocious new EP titled "Beyond The Tomb" today with their new label Nuclear Blast. In union with the release, the band has debuted a new video for the title track, "Beyond The Tomb," viewable now at the link below. The new 3 song EP will whet the appetite of death metal fans, and gives a glimpse of the utter carnage that will follow under their new affiliation with Nuclear Blast. WATCH THE VIDEO FOR "BEYOND THE TOMB": https://youtu.be/_XkKGfIK9vk Commenting on their title track, "Beyond The Tomb," FUMING MOUTH, vocalist/guitarist Mark Whelan states: "I think this is a side of Fuming Mouth not many people know about and I'm eager to show it. The music video was filmed deep...

Shallow Side have released a music video for "Revival" today. It is the 2nd music video to be released from their Saints & Sinners album released through Thermal Entertainment. It is the follow up to their debut video "Sound The Alarm" which can be viewed on their YouTube channel. Saints & Sinners has over 5 million streams on Spotify alone. https://youtu.be/GHsYbom5nco The band have also released a remastered version of the song today available on all DSPs. Eric Boatright notes "“It’s been a difficult time for everyone recently, we’ve faced hardships ourselves during these strange times. However it’s never really about how bad you had it, it’s more so about what you do to make it better for yourself. “" While the band is supporting their Saints & Sinners album and anxiously waiting to hit the road again. Their...

Multi-Platinum-selling rock band Puddle of Mudd returns with the world premiere of their brand new lyric video for the song "Go To Hell." The track comes from Puddle of Mudd's 2019 album, Welcome to Galvania, which is available via Pavement Entertainment. https://youtu.be/WOMqAB4hTIA "Go To Hell" has always been a personal favorite of Puddle of Mudd frontman, Wes Scantlin. The song has taken on an exceptionally poignant meaning with the passing of Wes' cousin, Sean Scantlin, and serves as a tribute to him. "Go To Hell" touches on drug addiction and loss in these trying times. Wes says, "'Go To Hell' is a song about being between Heaven and Hell in your mind. Kind of like when the angel is on one shoulder and the devil...

EyeHateGod, “the quintessential Southern sludge band” (Pitchfork) that Rolling Stone dubbed one of “America’s great live bands,” have returned to Century Media Records, with an eye towards a Spring 2021 release for the band’s first album in seven years: A History of Nomadic Behavior (date TBA). A joint statement from the band on the band and label reunion: "EyeHateGod are pleased to announce we’ve signed a licensing deal with Century Media Records USA and Europe...! We welcome the new changes along with the new year coming, and want this union to benefit everyone involved, especially our rabid and disturbed fans across the globe!" "We're happy to announce solidifying our worldwide relationship with EyeHateGod,” added Director of Century Media Records, Phillipp Schulte. “While Century Media has worked with the guys...

Los Angeles’ indie psych rock outfit Tombstones in Their Eyes have announced they will release a double album via Somewherecold Records. Aptly named 'Collection' due to its anthology-like nature, this timely collection of 19 sonorous and hazy tracks will be offered in various formats. Ahead of this, they present the lead track 'I Can't See The Light'. Having recently transformed itself from a quartet to a trio when bassist Mike Mason moved to Washington state, Tombstones In Their Eyes now consists of John Treanor (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Stephen Striegel (drums, percussion) and Josh Drew (bass), but will be adding a new member, Paul Boutin (guitar) for live shows and future recordings. Within their melodic wall of sound are cavernous, stoner lullabies, wrapped in dark shoegazing dreamscapes and descending into post-rock soundscapes. This compilation brings together select tracks from past releases, including...

EKTOMORF return to their musical roots and are Reborn under the sign of thrash metal after 26 years of existence. With their debut on Napalm Records, the Hungarian power machine transports the genre into a promising, modern era and sets itself free from any pigeonholes. Since their debut, Hangok (1994), the four-piece around singer/guitarist Zoltán “Zoli” Farkas has regularly delivered new power to their devotees. Only three years after the release of their chart-breaking full-length, Fury (2018), Reborn ignites a blazing fire with its heavy sound and harsh lyrics that will burn any genre limitations to the ground. Their 15th studio album breathes the spirit of the “Big Four” – Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth – while at the same time, beginning a completely independent new chapter of EKTOMORF. With the first single and album...

Just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Z2 gives music fans something to celebrate with news of one of the publisher's most ambitious projects yet. The Among the Living graphic novel pulls together a who's who of names from around comics and music for a track by track storyline inspired by one of heavy metal's most iconic albums. Today's announcement brings news that Anthrax has teamed with the leading publisher of music tie-in graphic novels to assemble an all-star cast of famous fans to bring the band's breakthrough album to the printed page for the first time.   Check out the Anthology Trailer https://youtu.be/J2YYZ6_qess "Doing a comic book has always been a huge goal for me" said Anthrax's Charlie Benante. "I've tried for years, but something...

As the gum slogan and Steel Panther life motto states, it is always better to “double your pleasure.” Now, Steel Panther announces 2 tickets to their upcoming virtual concerts for $20.00 (deal valid until December 5th) – Doublemint twins not included. The band will be performing live from the Viper Room on December 5th for Gobblefest - Gobbling Isn’t Just For The Holidays Livestream and the Almost Live - Formal As Fuck New Year’s Eve Special. Both shows will start at 2:00 PM PST and the 2 for $20 tickets as well as exclusive merch can be purchased here: https://bit.ly/panther2420. Gobblefest – Gobbling Isn’t Just For The Holidays comes on the heels of the band’s successful Halloween show. That show saw guests such as Rob “Blasko” Nicholson from Ozzy...

Hard rockers Hearts & Hand Grenades have revealed a new music video and single for the song "The In Crowd". The video was directed by Charles Butera. Watch it right now at this location. https://youtu.be/TXcNCRDWQAA "The In Crowd" is the second single from the band's new full-length album Turning To Ashes which is out January 8, 2021 via Eclipse Records. Pre-Save/Pre-Order at this location. "The In Crowd is about a secret club known only to its members, which also happens to be a den of assassins," says lead vocalist/bassist Stephanie Wlosinski. "It explains their ruthless nature and the code that they follow to be a member of this elite club. The strong contrast between the verses and choruses deliver the restraint that the assassins must obey while at the club, versus their true nature while on the hunt...

A boisterous, uncontrollable thrash/death metal assault led by the four women of NERVOSA strikes another raging round with the release of their second single, “Perpetual Chaos”, cut from their upcoming full-length of the same name, out on January 22, 2021 via Napalm Records. Along with a stunning lyric video, the powerhouse quartet delivers an undeniable round-house kick of uncompromising thrash and death metal elements, illuminating listeners worldwide with their bold and thought-provoking lyricism denouncing social evils. Their brand-new offering showcases the extremely multifaceted and indefatigably brutal vocal power off their new singer Diva Satanica, guided by the massive axe attack off founding member Prika Amaral and thundering support of Mia Wallace on bass and Eleni Nota on drums. Their upcoming full-length album, Perpetual Chaos, marks the beginning of...

Kissing Candice has been leaving their horror-imprint of heavy metal since 2012. They've set an indelible design with their music and trademark masks. Now with the release of their single/video "Tapeworm", they’ve brought it all together as the five members of Kissing Candice have teamed up with a few different special effects artists to create their new masks. KC peeled back their new twisted and obscured garb recently in an exclusive premiere with Rue Morgue, and their heavy metal song, “Tapeworm”, due out Friday November 13th, can be pre-saved while the video wriggles its way into the hearts and stomachs. https://youtu.be/Nx_wKOrNzmU Along with the release of "Tapeworm" Kissing Candice have multiple projects in various media parcels coming in 2021 including a new album and a horror comic book by Sacred Chaos...

Joel Hoekstra, best known to rock fans as the current guitarist for Whitesnake and Trans-Siberian Orchestra (and also known for his work with Night Ranger and the Broadway show Rock of Ages), returns with his second album, 'Running Games’ from his electrifying solo project, Joel Hoekstra’s 13 on February 12, 2021. Joined by Russell Allen (vocals), Tony Franklin (bass), Vinny Appice (drums), and Derek Sherinian (keyboards), Joel and company pick up where his debut, 'Dying To Live' left off. Fans can get their first taste of the album with the newly released single 'Hard To Say Goodbye', available on all streaming platforms and via this YouTube link: https://youtu.be/4twyJ-VON5k Pre-order/save the album here: https://orcd.co/runninggames Hoekstra once again handles the bulk of the creative process, overseeing production, songwriting and arranging (music and lyrics), and crafting his vision for this powerful hard rock gem....

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the signing of Danish vocalist Ronnie Atkins to a solo deal. The acclaimed Pretty Maids and Nordic Union vocalist is currently wrapping up work on a new solo album, "One Shot," which will be released in the spring of 2021. "To be honest, I initially had no intention to do a solo album to begin with, but for various reasons and in particularly my own personal health situation I finally decided to have a crack at it," says Atkins. "Around Easter 2020 and only some six weeks after I was told that everything seemingly looked very positive for my health, I was unfortunately diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and told it was incurable, which was devastating news for...

Bay Area metal titans MACHINE HEAD have released a new single "My Hands Are Empty," today on Nuclear Blast. The song marks the first musical collaboration between MH mastermind Robb Flynn and original “Burn My Eyes” guitarist Logan Mader in 24 years. WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR "MY HANDS ARE EMPTY": https://youtu.be/pKpFE2A1lUE From the haunting opening vocal, the classical drums, the melancholy guitar line, the listener knows they are in for something epic. The sky gets a little darker, the goosebumps start to prickle the skin, ears search to hear what comes next. By the time the verse kicks in, the heaviness overtakes. "MISERY, cover me in waves, the heartache is slowly, withering, I become her slave" And so begins a song of depression and...

Today, the hard rock powerhouse PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS from Wales finally release their new album We're The Bastards. To celebrate the news, the band unveils a video for "Born To Roam" that you can watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jprIokB6Xrc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jprIokB6Xrc Phil Campbell on the new song: “If you want some feel good rock n roll to help you through these continuing depressing times and need something to uplift your spirits then buy this album! You won’t regret it” Order your copy of We're The Bastards here: nblast.de/PCATBS-WereTheBastards Save the album on all digital streaming platforms here: http://nblast.de/PhilCampbellATBSpreS The band's drummer Dane Campbell has used his time during the pandemic to start his own podcast called 'Drum For The Song' which is available from all...

BLACK VEIL BRIDES Return With New Single “Scarlet Cross” From The Upcoming 2021 Album The Phantom Tomorrow After teasing fans for days on social media, Los Angeles rockers Black Veil Brides are releasing a new single and video for the track “Scarlet Cross.” The song comes from the band’s upcoming 2021 concept album The Phantom Tomorrow – the band’s sixth full-length album. The album tells the story of the antihero character “The Blackbird” and a group of societal outcasts known as simply as “The Phantom Tomorrow.” The first single “Scarlet Cross” – produced by Erik Ron (Godsmack, Dance Gavin Dance, Bush) and guitarist Jake Pitts – is available via all digital partners today. https://youtu.be/G2A9Bbjlg84 The video for “Scarlet Cross” was directed by longtime collaborator Patrick Fogarty and based on a...

Clutch has released its new single "Passive Restraints" today. “Passive Restraints” originally appeared as the title track to the bands 2nd EP released in 1992. This newly recorded version is part of the Weathermaker Vault Series and features guest vocals by Randy Blythe from Lamb of God. Clutch and Blythe have collaborated on this track live for several years now, the last time at European festival appearances in the summer of 2019. The song can be streamed on Spotify at this location: https://orcd.co/passiverestraints and on the band’s official YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/yy2575t7 https://youtu.be/4Y6EVouZm-I The upcoming official video for the song was directed by David Brodsky (The Black Dahlia Murder, Papa Roach). "Passive Restraints’ was one of the first Clutch songs I wrote lyrics to," states frontman Neil Fallon. "It was a staple of Clutch sets for years but fell by the wayside as we wrote more and more...

Legendary Canadian Prog-Thrashers SWORD have released their new single "IN KOMMAND", available today exclusively on BANDCAMP via COMBAT RECORDS. “In Kommand” features the band’s classic lineup including vocalist Rick Hughes, guitarist Mike Plant, bassist Mike LaRock, and drummer Dan Hughes, with their first new offering in over 30 years. “In Kommand” will find its way to all digital outlets Worldwide on 11/27, with a long-awaited third studio album to follow. Purchase on Bandcamp: https://swordmetalized.bandcamp.com/ Formed in 1980 in Montreal, SWORD (not to be confused with THE SWORD, a great doom metal band that came out over 20 years later) released their Combat Records debut Metalized in 1986, punctuated by the band’s precise thrash attack, and the soaring vocals of Rick Hughes, summed up by Kerrang’s...

Today, Metalville Records announces December 4th as the international release date for a reissue of Grave Digger's 25 to Live. Out of print since 2005, 25 to Live will be re-released as a 2CD + DVD digipack set. Grave Digger's 25 to Live is a legendary live album, recorded in 2005 in Sao Paulo in front of a frenetic audience on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the legendary German metal band. The 27-song concert not only offers all the Grave Digger classics but also tracks rarely played live, and it is still one of the absolute magic moments in the band's successful career. From the start, the band’s raw, authentic sound conveys a rarely-seen concert atmosphere which is even intensified by the enthusiastic fans. Says PowerMetal.de, "Grave Digger is celebrating their...

BLIND GUARDIAN will release the special 25th anniversary edition of their Imaginations From The Other Side album on December 11th. This edition will contain live recordings and other special versions of the BLIND GUARDIAN classics featured on the album. "A brilliant album celebrates its 25th anniversary and it is great to celebrate this in such a bombastic manner. Luckily we filmed our 2016 show in Oberhausen when we performed the entire album live. This is the perfect moment for us to present this masterpiece in so many different ways. An ideal resurrection of precious memories long gone, but not forgotten. This album is made for eternity… I hope. Enjoy", says vocalist Hansi Kürsch. Today, BLIND GUARDIAN reveal a live clip for their classic "Bright Eyes". Watch it here: https://youtu.be/MLVh18LYxbg Get it here: http://nblast.de/BG-Imaginations25-DSP Hansi Kürsch comments: "'Bright Eyes' is a godsend. The...

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Blue Öyster Cult and Frontiers Music Srl continue their release of archival treasures from the band’s vault with the December 4, 2020 release of “Live At Rock Of Ages Festival 2016” on CD/DVD, Blu-ray, and 2xLP.  Additionally, the label will also reissue "A Long Day's Night" on the same date (ex-North and South America). Fans can get their first taste of the "Live At Rock Of Ages Festival 2016" via a live performance of 'Harvest Moon' from the release HERE: https://youtu.be/csz5lIokIZc Pre-order/save “Live At Rock Of Ages Festival 2016” HERE: https://orcd.co/rockofages2016 BÖC played, as they always do, an inspired set on the second day of the Rock of Ages Festival 2016 in Seebronn, Germany. One of the band’s few appearances on German soil in the past few years, the set is now available for...

Iconic guitarist Steve Hackett, releases his new acoustic album Under A Mediterranean Sky on 22nd January 2021 as a Limited CD Digipak, Gatefold 2LP + CD + LP-booklet and Digital Album via InsideOut Music. Under A Mediterranean Sky is Steve Hackett’s first acoustic solo album since Tribute in 2008 and takes inspiration from Steve’s extensive travels around the Mediterranean with his wife Jo. Working closely with long-time musical partner Roger King, Hackett has used his time during 2020’s lockdown to take us on an extraordinary musical journey around the Mediterranean, painting vivid images of stunning landscapes and celebrating the diverse cultures of the region. Famed for his rock roots with Genesis, and through his extensive solo catalogue, Hackett demonstrates the exquisite beauty of the nylon guitar at times venturing into the exotic ethnic and...

Long Island’s Magic Dance will return with their new album, “Remnants” on December 4, 2020. This album offers up more of the band’s signature ‘80s influenced sound that they are now known for, but at the same time brings a distinct contemporary edge. Performed with absolute genuine emotion and conviction, it’s hard not to be swept up and carried away in these mesmerizing songs. The power of the melodies and the entrancing sound really stick with the listener throughout the entire album. Fans can get their first taste of the album with the new single and video 'Restless Nights'. Watch HERE: https://youtu.be/eTfBPLsfT3g Pre-orders/save "Remnants" HERE: https://orcd.co/magicdanceremnants "This song is about wasted youth; one borne of restlessness rather than recklessness. It's about a time in my life when I wanted more, but was...

AC/DC have released their newest single from the upcoming album "Power Up" called "Realize" check it our below: https://youtu.be/gLA70huskTk

Seduce is a heavy metal/power trio formed in Detroit in the 1980s. Seduce is best known for their appearance in Penelope Spheeris’ cult film “The Decline and Fall of Western Civilization Part II”, where they were the only band not based in Los Angeles to be featured in the documentary. Their unique sound integrates the weightiness and authenticity of classic rock, unabashed brassiness of glam, the danger of Detroit grit, and the ferocity of power metal. With influences ranging from Van Halen to Motorhead, Led Zeppelin to New York Dolls, Seduce emanates unrelenting energy both in their onstage presence and their longevity as a group. Seduce consists of singer and bassist Mark Andrews, guitar player David Black and drummer Chuck Burns. Seduces’ 1985 self-titled first...

VOODOO CIRCLE release their new single, 'Devil With An Angel Smile“ on October 30th, the first track to be taken off new album 'Locked And Loaded' which will be released 15th January 2021.   Just recently, classic hard rock masters VOODOO CIRCLE announced that vocalist David Readman and drummer Markus Kullmann are now part of the group again, so the original line-up is reunited. January 15th will see VOODOO CIRCLE release their highly anticipated new album, 'Locked & Loaded'. The successor to 2018’s 'Raised On Rock' was mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen (Pretty  Maids, Volbeat, Primal Fear) and includes the following songs: 01. Flesh & Bone 02. Wasting Time 03. Magic Woman Chile 04. Locked & Loaded 05. Devil With An Angel Smile 06. Straight For The Heart 07....

This year the legendary self-titled debut of metal giants ICED EARTH celebrates its 30th anniversary. To celebrate, the band have just announced the release of Iced Earth (30th Anniversary Edition), featuring high class remixing and remastering courtesy of Zeuss (Overkill, Queensrÿche, etc.). The album is set for release on December 18th, 2020 (digital & CD) and on January 8, 2021 (limited vinyl import) via Century Media Records and will be available as 180 gram vinyl, limited CD digipak and digital album. Pre-orders for Iced Earth (30th Anniversary Edition) are available here: https://icede.lnk.to/IcedEarth30thAnniversaryEdition.  "This 30 year old debut classic has been remixed and remastered from the original 2 inch tapes by Zeuss, and it sounds fantastic. It has a modern touch and still retains the dynamics of the original release. This is a big step forward sonically and visually. We're...

This past summer, Napalm Records reissued AETHER REALM’s acclaimed 2017 album, Tarot, featuring the addition of the band's previously standalone single "The Magician". Today, the band has revealed a brand new music video for the track – one you'll have to see to believe! This epic, cinematic dark fantasy adventure features spellbinding VFX, mystic woodland scenery, riffs for days and even a bloody cameo! Frontman/bassist Vincent "Jake" Jones says about the video: “Throughout the creation and release of 2017’s Tarot, we encountered many obstacles preventing us from presenting music videos on the scale we envisioned. Now, with the support of director and VFX artist Jaraad Nageer, as well as a team of skilled creatives, we’ve finally created something we feel accurately captures the feeling contained within the music. Prepare to be ensorcelled...

ROYAL HUNT will release their new studio album – “Dystopia” - on December 9th via King Records (Japan/SE Asia) and on December 18th via NorthPoint Productions (Europe/N & S America). A concept album offering a considerable expansion of the band´s trademark sound and featuring performances by guest vocalists: Mats Leven (Candlemass, TSO, Skyblood), Mark Boals (Y.J. Malmsteen, Ring of Fire), Henrik Brockman (Royal Hunt, Evil Masquerade, N´Tribe), Kenny Lubcke (Narita, Zoser Mez) and Alexandra Andersen (Royal Hunt, JSP). “Dystopia” will be released in the following formats: regular CD (jewel case), various Deluxe editions/bundles, and a gatefold, heavy vinyl LP. The pre-ordering campaign has started at: royalhunt.com ROYAL HUNT keeps intriguing fans with their adventurous endeavors and the band´s 15th studio album is no exception: a...

With today’s release of their fifth single, “Sleepwalkers”, legendary Swedish doom/gothic metal masters DRACONIAN mark the apex cut from their upcoming studio album, Under A Godless Veil, out this Friday October 30, 2020 via Napalm Records. Along with an atmospheric conceptualized music video that epitomizes the essence of the five-piece in the most beautiful manner, Sweden’s DRACONIAN lure the sleepwalkers and insomniacs of this world into their fragile soundscapes: Made of atmospheric gothic doom, contrasting darkness and light, heaviness and weightlessness as well as soft intermezzos with smashing screams, “Sleepwalkers” embodies another highlight of the breathtaking, seventh full-length. To be released exactly five years after DRACONIAN’s latest album, Sovran, Under A Godless Veil not only demonstrates another masterpiece that proves the unit to rightly be on top of the genre, but is a manifest of their productive partnership with Napalm...

Los Angeles-based industrial metal outfit CONTRACULT Collective have unveiled their new EP FOLLOW which includes two tracks—the catchy and pulverizing single “Follow” and grinding b-side track “50 Shades”--just in time to add to Halloween playlists. FOLLOW was produced by Arthur Rizk (Ghostemane, Power Trip) and comes after the self-release of their debut eight-track EP A CULT OF OPPOSITION last month. Stream/download FOLLOW today via Spotify or Apple Music. “‘Follow’ is the product of a long weekend spent in a cold Philadelphian garage with producer Arthur Rizk,” shares CONTRACULT Collective vocalist/producer Svart. “This collaboration delivered two cuts of raw industrial metal which we felt would follow up nicely from our previous release, ‘A Cult of Opposition.’ “The title track ‘Follow’ is a self-reflection on giving space and energy to unsafe forces which...

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the signing of singer James Durbin to the label for a multi-album deal under the moniker 'Durbin'. James is currently putting the finishing touches on his label debut, which will be a pure, unadulterated, headbanging heavy metal affair where James proudly wears his influences on his sleeve while simultaneously forging his own path. “I am awakened,” says James Durbin. "The opportunity to begin to write the next chapter of my musical life with Frontiers has given me the creative recharge I’ve needed. We are establishing the musical direction I’ve been envisioning in my head for all these years and I’m so happy to have finally found a home for it.” James Durbin is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Santa...

COMMUNIC release new video for single 'Hiding From The World', the second & title track taken from their eagerly awaited sixth album 'Hiding From The World' to be released on 20th November. Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/EB4dTv6_ZHI https://youtu.be/EB4dTv6_ZHI "Hiding from The World" was the first track we arranged and completed for the new album, and the song set the stone for much of the atmosphere and the mood on the album. It is a long song, moody, yet heavy with the dynamic build-up, tempo-changes and breakdowns we like to do. A story about a man on the edge of self-destruction, reaching out for help, but he seems like invicible to his surroundings, will anybody even notice if he disappear forever.... Hope you like it, it starts out slow,...

Thirteen years after its release, Skindred are excited to announce the re-release of their second album Roots Rock Riot, via UK independent label Hassle Records’ recently-launched imprint, Hassle Hindsight. The album will be available on February 26th 2020, and can be pre-ordered now here. Written in the basement of a Newport boxing club, recorded in America and laying the groundwork for everything that followed it, Roots Rock Riot is an important piece of Skindred’s history – a piece that this re-release celebrates. The first record of their discography to feature what would become the permanent line-up of vocalist Benji Webbe, bassist Daniel Pugsley, guitarist Mikey Demus and drummer Arya Goggin, it started its life as that difficult second album. What it became completely transcends that, bookending a difficult period of the...

Stabbing Westward Drops Surprise Covers EP Hallowed Hymns In Time For Halloween Weekend As A Special ‘Treat’ For Fans Includes Original Takes On The Cure’s “Burn,” Ministry’s “(Every Day Is) Halloween” & Echo & The Bunnymen’s “The Killing Moon” Digital & Physical Copies On Sale Now HERE Industrial Rockers Continue Reunion Momentum, Currently In The Studio Prepping Wasteland For 2021 Release, The First New LP In 20 Years Will Again Feature Producer John Fryer, Collaborator On Band’s Early Releases Halloween may look different this year, but Stabbing Westward is intent on making it feel special by releasing a brand-new covers EP today as a special “treat” for fans. Hallowed Hymns, released on COP International Records, features 4 tracks that were instrumental to the industrial band’s...

English metal legends CARCASS has released their massively anticipated, the first collection of new music in 7 years, “Despicable,” today via Nuclear Blast. Along with the new EP, the band has debuted a new visualizer for "Slaughtered in Soho," which Decibel called "a marvel of heavy groove, uplifting melody, and dissonant attack." https://youtu.be/vihowAium74 Commenting on the song, founding vocalist/bassist Jeff Walker states: "Here’s the final track from the offcuts of the new album recording session that we decided to make available as an EP in order to tide people over. David Castillo who recorded & mixed the album was surprised this never made the cut….we, the band, were NOT! Anyhow, grit your teeth and 'enjoy'!" In case it was missed, watch the official music video for "The Living Dead At The Manchester Morgue": https://youtu.be/4mr492JcNHc...

“The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away” Swedish rock band H.E.A.T have today announced that lead singer Erik Grönwall will be leaving the band, and that his replacement will be original H.E.A.T vocalist Kenny Leckremo. The news comes after the success of the band’s critically acclaimed sixth studio album ”H.E.A.T II” which featured the singles – ”Dangerous Ground”, ”Rock Your Body”, ”Rise”, ”Come Clean” and ”One By One”. The original founding members of H.E.A.T issued the following statement about Erik leaving the group to pursue other interests. ”First of all, we want to thank Erik for all the crazy fun and epic travels around the world the past 10 years. Together we made H.E.A.T what it is today. Secondly, we want to welcome back...

Dutch/Brazilian metal act Phantom Elite have announced that their sophomore album, "Titanium" will be released on January 22, 2021. Today, fans can get their first look at the album with the single and video for 'Diamonds And Dark'. Watch HERE: https://youtu.be/qhZ7k5Ve3ys Pre-order/save HERE: https://orcd.co/phantomelite Phantom Elite is a relatively new metal band fronted by singer Marina La Torraca (Exit Eden, live vocalist for Avantasia) and features songwriting and production from former After Forever guitarist and producer Sander Gommans. Marina and Sander together with Max van Esch (guitars), and Joeri Warmerdam (drums) are set to unleash an incredible slice of contemporary-sounding heavy metal music in their sophomore album “Titanium”. Sonically, the band is a perfect combination of symphonic, progressive, alternative, and heavy metal. Vocalist Marina La Torraca explains, "'Diamonds and Dark' was...

Another masterclass in the kind of extremity that's elevated THY ART IS MURDER to one of Australia's top-heavy exports, Today, the band unveils the lyric video for their new single, “Killing Season”. The song is rooted in the band's sonic origins with its classic bone-crunching death metal paired with a relentless ferocity that takes a wrecking ball to all in its path. https://youtu.be/qyYNtl8f8Ks In keeping with the band’s tradition of shining a floodlight on socio-political trauma and history’s atrocities, the lyrics for "Killing Season" are inspired by the whitewashing of colonialism, and the song tackles the brutal reality of systemic racism in the western world head-on. Written on Thanksgiving 2019, "Killing Season" examines the genesis of the national holiday and its lesser-known bloody history that’s far from the sanitized version celebrated annually....

Last month, HEATHEN released their highly anticipated studio album, Empire Of The Blind. Today, the band released the lyric video for "In Black" which can be seen, here: https://youtu.be/h_GzMsrEAdo https://youtu.be/h_GzMsrEAdo HEATHEN comments, "Hey HEATHEN fans! We want to thank each and every one of you for the great response to our new album 'Empire of the Blind'! And in celebration of All Hallows Eve, we bring you our latest lyric video... This is 'In Black'!" Empire of the Blind was for the most part engineered, produced, mixed, and mastered by Christopher “Zeuss” Harris at Planet Z Studios. Additional details—rhythm guitars, etc.—were put to digital “tape” by Kragen Lum at SubLevel Studio in Little Rock, AR. The album features guest appearances by Gary Holt (EXODUS, SLAYER), Rick Hunolt (ex-EXODUS), and Doug Piercy (ex-HEATHEN). The cover art to Empire Of The Blind was once again handled by renowned artist Travis Smith (OVERKILL, EXHORDER). Empire Of the Blind is available in the...

Metal mainstays, recording artists Butcher Babies today release their first new single in three years called “Bottom Of A Bottle” with celebratory new wine to accompany the release called Butcher Babies branded ‘blood red’ wine. Both commemorate their 10-year anniversary as a tour de force band. The new song “‘Bottom of a Bottle’ showcases a more melodic side of the Butcher Babies, and is sure to attract both rock and metal fans alike.” “Bottom Of A Bottle” marks a musical evolution for this seasoned band. The new sound is a bit of a departure from the band’s extreme metal history,  taking their signature sound and building on it to create something entirely new for listeners. Distorted guitars and driving drums still back the powerful vocal...

IGNITOR, the Titans of Texas True Metal, return with their scorching, wicked new slasher piece The Golden Age of Black Magick. The album is out now via Metal On Metal Records. Stream/Purchase: metalonmetalrecords.bandcamp.com/album/ignitor-the-golden-age-of-black-magick Purchase from Metal On Metal Records (CD): https://tinyurl.com/y35x4cgx Purchase from Metal on Metal Records (2-CD Bundle): https://tinyurl.com/y3pbzz8l Purchase from the Band (U.S. Orders) https://ignitorband.com/product/599046 The Golden Age of Black Magick consists of eight newly forged unmerciful metal anthems that harken back to the glory of days of relentless fist-pumping, headbanging, screaming heavy metal electricity; so thick; you'll have to cut it with a chainsaw. Check out the official video for the title track: youtu.be/_YYQ0Gwfc7o Track Listing: 1. Secrets Of The Ram 2. Countess Apollyon 3. The Golden Age Of Black Magick 4. Hell...

Forty years ago the inimitable MOTÖRHEAD line up of the three amigos, Lemmy, Fast Eddie, and Philthy, created one of those magical moments in time with the seminal Ace Of Spades album. As the 40th-anniversary celebrations of this slab of rock history continue, MOTÖRHEAD are launching a virtual Ace Of Spade's online exhibition of exclusive photos and memorabilia from the era. All loyal Motörfans from all over the world are welcome and can enjoy it from the comfort of their own homes during these global pandemic times. As well as the deluxe boxset, triple LP and double CD and digital boxset, 40th-anniversary editions of Ace Of Spades that are out today, it’s now available in 360 Reality Audio, a new immersive music experience utilizing Sony’s spatial audio technology. Put on...

OVERKILL BASSIST DD VERNI’S THE BRONX CASKET CO. RETURNS ON FRIDAY THE 13TH OF NOVEMBER! DEKO ENTERTAINMENT WILL RELEASE “THE COMPLETE COLLECTION”, A 5 DISC BOX SET INCLUDING ALL 4 OF THE BANDS STUDIO RELEASES PLUS UNRELEASED BONUS MATERIAL DD states, “It’s Halloween and Friday the 13th all within a 2 week period...so must be time for a new Bronx Casket Co. release! “ The Bronx Casket Co. was founded by Overkill bassist and main songwriter DD Verni and released the self-titled “Bronx Caset Co.” on Massacre Records in 1999. It was followed up by “Sweet Home Transylvania” in 2001, “Hellectric” in 2005 and “Antihero” in 2011. The band is rounded out by guitarist Jack Frost (Savatage, Seven Witches, Lizzy Borden), keyboardist Charlie Calv (Angel, Shotgun...

Check out this previously unreleased song by David Lee Roth and John 5 which is being used as a tribute to the late Eddie Van Halen: https://youtu.be/zsdTQngjE5Y

Legendary Dutch death doom elite ASPHYX finally returns with their new, 10th full-length studio album entitled Necroceros. The new album was recorded at Tom Meier's Tom Meier Studio and at Paul Baayens' The Mörserstudio, then it was mixed and mastered by Sebastian "Seeb" Levermann at Greenman Studios. Necroceros, which once again features front cover artwork by Axel Hermann, will be available worldwide on January 22nd, 2021 via Century Media Records. ASPHYX frontman Martin van Drunen states, "The first recordings for 'Necroceros' started somewhere in November 2019. Mainly just rough ideas. We hired Tom's studio for a couple of jam-sessions so we could record as soon as we thought something had potential. We finished about 6/7 songs, but after a few listenings we decided there had still quite some work to be done.  ...

Last year, Sacred Reich released their first record in twenty-three years: Awakening. Now, the band has launched a new video for the album track, "Something to Believe", which can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNNCSWW4OF0 Sacred Reich comments: "With the uncertainty that we are all experiencing, we think it's time for Something To Believe." Awakening showcases everything a fan would expect and hope for from the Phoenix, Arizona unit: a timeless collection comprised of blistering thrash, crushing grooves, meticulous solos, and socially conscious lyrics. The return of Dave McClain, who manned the drum throne from 1991 to 1997, and the addition of twenty-two-year-old guitarist Joey Radziwill, alongside original members guitarist Wiley Arnett and vocalist/bassist Phil Rind, are integral facets of the record. Awakening was produced by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Cavalera Conspiracy), engineered by John...

WEDNESDAY 13 UNVEILS EERIE ROCKING COVER OF INXS' "DEVIL INSIDE"  THE DUKE OF SPOOK TO HOST/PERFORM "HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR" LIVESTREAM ON OCTOBER 31ST The Duke of Spook and his devilish ghouls, WEDNESDAY 13, are celebrating All Hallows Eve with the release of a wicked new cover of INXS' hit song "Devil Inside" now available on all streaming services. A video, filmed and directed by Vicente Cordero (3TEETH, SEPTEMBER MOURNING), for the creeptastic single will air during the band's highly anticipated "Halloween Spooktacular!" event on Saturday, October 31st live from Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, CA. Wednesday 13 comments: “Just in time for Halloween we’ve been saving this track for something special, & what better way than with a music video for Halloween. The INXS cover of 'Devil Inside' was recorded during the 'Necrophaze' sessions with producer Michael...

After releasing My Midnight Things (his fifth Top 200 Billboard release) to critical acclaim in 2018, Lizzy Borden has been touring in support of it, joining the likes of Demons & Wizards and Týr on the road in North America last year, plus performing at stages around the world. Now, Lizzy Borden has announced a new greatest hits collection for fans: Best of Lizzy Borden, Vol. 2. Available digitally on November 13th, Best of Lizzy Borden, Vol. 2 picks up where 1994's Best of Lizzy Borden leaves off, containing 12 tracks that showcase the Deal with the Devil (2000), Appointment with Death (2007) and My Midnight Things (2018) albums. Additionally, the collection features 2 new cover songs recorded in the summer of 2020 (the first recordings by Lizzy's latest live show line-up!): Blue Oyster Cult's "Burnin’ for You" and The Ramones' "Pet Sematary" - both mixed by Jay Ruston...

Jeff Scott Soto will release his new solo album, "Wide Awake (In My Dreamland)" on November 6th. Today, JSS has released the music video for the track 'Without You’. https://youtu.be/GasskJ4M5HU

LOST SYMPHONY has revealed a bonus clip of guitarists Kelly Kereliuk and Jeff Loomis shredding through parts of the track “The World is Over,” which also features fellow axe-slinger Marty Friedman, from their sophomore album, Chapter II, released Friday. “Either one of these guys alone could melt your face off with a guitar in their hands,” the band teases. “Put them together on the same track and they are 100% guaranteed to leave some damage in their wake!” The clip is available today, exclusively via The Pit at https://www.wearethepit.com/2020/10/watch-jeff-loomis-and-lost-symphonys-kelly-kereliuk-engage-in-a-guitar-solo-stand-off/. “Having been an admirer of both players for many years, their impact on my playing is immeasurable,” says LOST SYMPHONY guitarist Kereliuk. “To share a track with EITHER is an honor....to have BOTH on this track is like the ultimate birthday present!” The second opus from the classical metal...

After many delays due to the ongoing pandemic The Obelisk is finally scheduled to hit stores on Saturday, Oct. 24th for the third drop of Record Store Day. The box set is comprised of all of Clutch’s Weathermaker Music vinyl releases. There are six double LP's, three 12" LPs, and three 12" picture discs all together in a beautifully designed box set. In addition, the box contains a turntable mat and a square, artist signed lithograph. The rigid box has a magnetic closure and the silver foil is stamped on black Sierra cloth. This is a unique collector's item and only 2,000 boxes were made for worldwide sales. Says Neil Fallon: “In 2008 Clutch launched Weathermaker Music.  Starting our own record label has proven to be one of the better decisions we made and The Obelisk box set is evidence. The Obelisk is comprised of...

Veteran metallers AITTALA (pronounced EYE-tah-la) have signed with Exitus Stratagem Records (ExSR) beginning with the re-release of their fully remastered fourth album, American Nightmare as the band works on their sixth currently untitled studio album. Hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina, AITTALA was initially formed back in 1991 in The Netherlands by lead vocalist / guitarist and band namesake Eric Aittala, the band quickly became an attraction on the early 90s Dutch metal scene, sharing the stage with acts such as The Gathering and Sadist amongst others. Nearly three full decades on, AITTALA is taking advantage of the current world situation to work on their new album.  As a part of bringing them onboard, ExSR elected to relook and remaster their 2016 release American Nightmare and give it the attention it deserves.  This remaster is looking...

The Word66 describes themselves as a Christian rock band fulfilling its purpose to spread the word of God and Savior Jesus Christ. Preaching the good news of God. https://youtu.be/DKBcA-iXeIs Edgy with a touch of commercial acceptability, the Christian rock band, The Word66 is bringing to you its catchy melodies and thought provocative lyrics with their debut single. Founding member Steve Scott had lost his way from the church and his love for playing music for many years until God brought him back to fulfill this purpose. Each song has its own heartfelt message that fellow brothers and sisters will relate to with a deep understanding moved to sing along. They are both excited and honored to share with you what God has allowed them to...

TV icon David Hasselhoff has recorded a metal song, “Through the Night,” with the two-man metal project CUESTACK, and a Kickstarter campaign to finance the final steps of editing a video and “making-of” documentary on the project is now underway. https://youtu.be/hzJB6-pfcJk The collaboration between Hasselhoff and CUESTACK started in 2018 with many demos and meetings to make what seemed like an impossible idea slowly turn into a reality. As life-long “Hoff'” fans, CUESTACK had the ultimate goal to create a metal project with the most-watched man on TV showing the world his heavy side. Hasselhoff recorded the track with CUESTACK in 2019 in Vienna where they also shot an epic music video together. The band's final mission: Finishing the editing process of the cinematic video that will accompany the song. With a limited budget and schedule, CUESTACK shot the entire...

Classic rockers AC/DC have released the official video for their first single "Shot In The Dark" from their brand new album PWRUP that hits record stores on November 13th! https://youtu.be/54LEywabkl4 POWER UP is the long awaited new album from AC/DC, and the band’s 17th studio album. For POWER UP, the band reunited with producer Brendan O’Brien who helmed the double-platinum Black Ice in 2008 and the gold Rock Or Bust in 2014. Charged up for the next decade, AC/DC cut twelve new tracks for the album, proudly maintaining their signature sound and all of its powerful hallmarks. POWER UP was announced with the release of the album’s first single, “Shot In The Dark,” and features the lineup of Angus Young , Brian Johnson , Cliff Williams , Phil Rudd , and Stevie...

Teutonic Thrash Metal Titans Sodom have confirmed the release of their storming 16th studio album ‘Genesis XIX’, on November 27th on Steamhammer / SPV as a Digipak CD (+ poster), double 140 gram black vinyl (with printed inner sleeves) LP, limited edition (2,000) Boxset (including Digi CD, exclusive splatter LP, poster, sticker, mask, patch, flag, hand signed photo card, slip-mat etc.), download and stream. Sodom were formed in 1981 by  bassist / vocalist Tom Angelripper in Altenessen deep in the heart of the Ruhr area, a bleak industrial landscape dominated by the dirty, back-breaking coal mining industry since the mid-19th-century, where the band still rehearse in a tatty rehearsal room to produce their tough-as-nails thrash music. To Tom, it is an important component of his recipe for...

A year has passed since the release of Refused’s fifth full-length album War Music. November 20 will bring a new round of the band's hook-laden, political post-hardcore and punk rock. That's when the new The Malignant Fire EP drops. With the release of the first track "Born On The Outs," anticipation for the latest EP, which includes four new songs and one album track, is starting to build. Listen to and watch the video for "Born On The Outs" here. Covering EDM legends Swedish House Mafia's hit "Greyhound" might seem a bit out of the ordinary. But Refused crafted lyrics for the otherwise instrumental track, and along with the video, have become the architects of the Refused version called "Born On The Outs" in typical, catchy Refused fashion. "Kris has talked about the riff in the Swedish House Mafia song...

It’s been three years since Magnum brought out The Valley Of Tears – The Ballads, a compilation that focused on the British rock act’s quiet, more otherworldly and dreamy side. Three years during which the idea matured to follow this successful release (top 100 of the German album charts) with a companion piece. Dance Of The Black Tattoo has turned into exactly that: a collection of songs that present Magnum exclusively as tough-as-nails rocking and extremely vibrant musicians. What makes this album so special is the fact that Magnum have gone through their impressive archive, looking for rare live cuts and outstanding radio versions and have come up with spirited live recordings and edits that concentrate on the essential components of some of their most accomplished rock numbers. Naturally, guitarist and band mastermind Tony...

o tide fans over during trying times, multi-platinum electronic rock band ORGY has unearthed a never-before-seen video for the track “Spells,” taken from their 2015 Talk Sick EP. Watch the “Spells” video now at https://youtu.be/eub9FP9qPB8. “We just wanted to reach out during these hard times to let you know we haven't forgotten about all of you,” vocalist/founding member Jay Gordon and his ORGY bandmates say. “These times are especially difficult for everyone, not just the music industry. While it's probably for the best, it sure does suck not being able to perform live for all of you. We miss it just as much as you probably do, if not more.” The “Spells” video was directed by Mykyta Samusiev, produced by Anna Tveritina and featuring visual effects, direction and production by Henry Lipatov, and has been on...

German heavy rockers, SAINTED SINNERS, have announced the release of their new album 'Unlocked & Reloaded' on December 4th via El Puerto Records. The new album is the first with new singer Iacopo "Jack" Meille (TYGERS OF PAN TANG) on vocals. The new line-up around Frank Pané (Bonfire) and  Iacopo "Jack" Meille (TYGERS OF PAN TANG) on vocals will definitely not only inspire old fans but also a whole new audience. The individual class of musicians distinguishes the SAINTED SINNERS, which in addition to drummer Berci Hirleman now also includes Rico Bowen (Paul McCartney, Madonna) on bass and Ernesto Ghezzi (Eros Ramazotti, Gotthard) on keyboards. Tracklist: 1. Same ol’ song 2. Standing on top 3. Early light of day 4. 40 years 5. The hammer of the gods 6. Free to be 7. I can’t wait 8. Stone cold sober...

Powerhouse rock 'n' roll band FOZZY announces "Capturing Judas" livestream on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 9pm EST on Veeps.com. The band will be appearing in its first global live streaming event from Madison Studios in Atlanta, GA. Tickets, tee shirt bundles, and VIP Virtual Meet & Greet packages are on sale now at FOZZY.veeps.com. Additionally, fans who purchase "Capturing Judas" will be able to watch the livestream or watch on demand until November 29th. For more information, visit CapturingJudas.com.   The event, aptly titled "Capturing Judas", is a journey through the bands Judas touring cycle. The pre-show will begin with the special world premiere of FOZZY Across America, filmed October 13, 2017, the day FOZZY celebrated the release of "Judas" by performing 3 shows, in 3 different time zones, on the same day. This 30-minute documentary pulls...

Stephen Pearcy just released a new single called "Night Flight" and it's pretty heavy. Check it out below: https://www.facebook.com/SEPearcy/videos/3846595865370112/ Stephen Pearcy added the following update on his Twitter account: New Stephen Pearcy (his 6th) solo record due 2021 TBA with co-writer, lead guitarist Erik Ferentinos. With all (13) songs written by the pair, Pearcy is finishing working on lyrics. A few songs were written with in mind."

Ricky Warwick (Black Star Riders, Thin Lizzy, The Almighty) has announced today that he will be releasing a brand new studio album, his first since 2015. The new album is titled 'When Life Was Hard And Fast' and will be released on the 19th February through Nuclear Blast. The album's first single 'Fighting Heart' has also been released today and is available on all streaming services right now. You can also watch the video here: https://youtu.be/9g4YESLtSzs Pre-order the album on various formats, including a 2CD Digipack which includes the bonus covers album 'Stairwell Troubadour', now from: https://www.musicglue.com/ricky-warwick/ Ricky comments “Fighting Heart” is a celebration of how music, literature, art and movies can inspire and motivate us on a daily basis. Can these things change the world? Who knows for sure. But I believe that loud guitars and rock...

IRON SAVIOR release their long awaited new single & video 'Our Time Has Come', the first track from upcoming album 'Skycrest', due out on 4th December on AFM Records. https://youtu.be/an6mLfusm08 IRON SAVIOR are about to add another classic to their discography with 'Skycrest'. The fact that Hamburg is not only the "most beautiful city in the world" but also the capital of Powermetal has been well known since the late Eighties. It should also be familiar to any friend of melodic, heavy sounds that IRON SAVIOR, the band around mastermind Piet Sielck, belongs to the the Hanseatic Metal Circus like the Reeperbahn to the Kiez. Founded as a solo project in 1996, Multitalented Sielck, who has established his reputation as both guitarist and producer, has ensured...

INDUSTRIAL ROCK BAND GABRIEL and the APOCALYPSE Release their salacious remix of "Systematic Chaos" with TLG Entertainment/INgrooves. A dialogue of sex, drugs and rock n roll breathe within the framework of war as the symbiotic motion sends itself betwixt the song/remix/video. A full encapsulating blend. This is the "re-breather's" mix work by Rick Stitch Thomas of (Mushroomhead/Ventana) and it is succinctly delicious. "Systematic Chaos" leaves your head swimming and your body grinding as you play it again and again. Gabriel and the Apocalypse are the breed of color that bends the measures time and again. This remix is a clarity marker of GATA and today's headlines - "Systematic Chaos" favors the intrinsic lines drawn around us world-wide. https://youtu.be/NWhuCug9s90 "We've always wanted to do a remix project but never got around to it until now. We...

Blacklight Media Records / Metal Blade Records is proud to welcome War Curse to its worldwide roster! Formed in 2013 in Cincinnati, OH, War Curse unleashed their debut full-length Final Days (Static Tension Recordings / Iron Mouth) in 2015, with media hailing it as "catchy, quick to the point, precisely executed with plenty of shredding solos, and enough punk/hardcore grit to give it a snarling edge" (NineCircles.co). Their sophomore record - 2019's Eradication (Svart Records) - saw the band "confidently mesh their old school values with modern sensibilities, addictively crunchy riffs and infectious song-writing" (TeethOfTheDivine.com). War Curse's upcoming album - and Blacklight Media Records / Metal Blade Records debut - will surely please fans and critics once again upon its release in 2021. Guitarist Justin Roth comments: "It's hard to believe that we made it from the basement to...

Watch the new music video "Nothing Left" via YouTube, stream the single on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Deezer. https://youtu.be/wnx5x7yzQdo New full-length album Turning To Ashes out worldwide January 8, 2021. Produced by Justin Rose (Goo Goo Dolls, James Taylor). Pre-Save/Pre-Order at this location. Buffalo NY hard rockers Hearts & Hand Grenades will release their debut full-length album entitled Turning To Ashes on January 8, 2021 via Eclipse Records. The album was produced by Justin Rose (Goo Goo Dolls, James Taylor, Spyro Gyra) at GCR Audio, and the album art was designed by Jeff Balance at 119 Design. Pre-Save / Pre-Order at this location. Turning To Ashes is a hard rockin' energetic debut from upstate New York's hardest working rock band. Fronted by Stephanie Wlosinski on lead vocals and bass guitar, this band is literally exploding with a sharp, edgy sound full of savage riffs and powerfully deep lyrics....