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Vixen vocalist Janet Gardner posted the following on her Facebook page regarding her departure from Vixen: After much soul searching and many sleepless nights, I have decided that it’s time for me to step aside and let Roxy and Share pursue their vision for the future of Vixen. Vixen will always have a very special place in my heart and I am incredibly grateful to have been a part of it. I would like to thank everyone for the amazing support over the years, and as Roxy and Share continue to … Read More →

On January 25th, King Diamond will release a new DVD/Blu-ray, Songs For The Dead Live, via Metal Blade Records. There is only one King Diamond, and for more than thirty years the great Dane has been dropping classic albums and putting on shows fans remember for the rest of their lives. Perhaps the only downside to having such a formidable catalogue is that there are just too many great songs to fit into a single set. However, you would be hard-pressed to find a fan who wouldn't want to hear … Read More →

EVERGREY release their official video for 'Weightless' (directed by Patrick Ullaeus) and you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/kBne5lE66u0 The band state "This video is what you will get when watching us live pretty much. Maybe minus burning down the drum kit every night! We’re really proud of Weightless as it works as a phenomenal 2nd chapter of The Atlantic drama." In a music scene that has threatened to become increasingly trivial and contourless for a number of years, Evergrey … Read More →

Join Jason Becker's email list and get a FREE download of "Ripping Song" - This was a nice way for Jason to practice his fast playing when he was 16. Join email list >>>> https://jasonbecker.fanbridge.com/ Jason Becker’s story is one of brilliance, talent, determination, adversity, and, ultimately, triumph. A child prodigy on guitar, Jason rose to prominence as a teenager when he was one half of the legendary rock guitar duo Cacophony (with his great friend Marty Friedman). … Read More →

PRE-ORDER NEW ALBUM THE VERDICT OUT MARCH 1ST HERE Queensrÿche have just dropped their newest track "Dark Reverie" today via Century Media Records. Fans can check out the lyric video HERE, which is off of their forthcoming full-length album The Verdict out March 1st. Dark Reverie is a guitar driven progressive ballad addressing self-reflection during times of tragedy and the questions we ask ourselves while grieving," states Parker Lundgren about their latest track … Read More →

Rocklahoma 2019 will kick off on May 24th and will run through May 26! You can get your passes here: http://rocklahoma.com/passes.html … Read More →

The EMP Label Group, owned by Megadeth's David Ellefson is giving away a free downloadable sampler album! Click the link below to download yours! Download the FREE PBX - Playback Independent Music Expo digital sampler, featuring EMP Label Group and Combat Records artists including Hatchet (Official), CO-OP, Ron Keel and Frank Hannon Music, Mark Zavon, Sunflower Dead, White Dream, Malison, Dopesick, Archer Nation, WRATH, Bumblefoot, Mark Slaughter, Dead Girls Corp., Doll Skin, and more, plus a … Read More →

Check out the World Premiere of "Road Ready" the new lyric video from Ron Keel Band!! From the album FIGHT LIKE A BAND in stores 3/1! Pre-order now at http://bit.ly/RKBpreorder The first 50 pre-orders will come with a free guitar pick, and an exclusive signed postcard!! Get yours now! … Read More →

Bruce Corbitt vocalist for both RIGOR MORTIS and WARBEAST is now receiving hospice care after esophageal cancer has continued spread throughout his body.  Rigor Mortis was a thrash/speed metal band that formed in 1983 in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas metroplex. Two schoolmates, Harden Harrison  and Casey Orr , formed the band when they met Mike Scaccia . The three young men shared an interest in horror/gore films and very heavy music. With Bruce Corbitt on vocals, they created some of the … Read More →

MEGADETH 'WARHEADS ON FOREHEADS' WARHEADS ON FOREHEADS Greatest Hits album arrives March 22 featuring 35 remastered tracks hand selected by Dave Mustaine Megadeth will also be on tour with Ozzy Osbourne in May, June and July 2019. … Read More →

Hard rock titans collide for THE END machine, a brand-new project that features classic-era DOKKEN members George Lynch, Jeff Pilson, and Mick Brown as well as current WARRANT singer Robert Mason. The band will be releasing their self-titled debut on March 22nd via Frontiers Music SRL. THE END machine have premiered their first single, "Alive Today," along with an accompanying music video . You can watch it here: Pre-order THE END machine's self-titled album on … Read More →

Ron Keel Band will release their debut album, FIGHT LIKE A BAND, March 1 on EMP OUTLAW, the Southern Rock imprint of David Ellefson’s EMP Label Group. Featuring 11 new songs including the title track, and the first single, “Girls Like Me,” plus brand-new versions of “Tears Of Fire” and other Keel classics. It is now available for pre-order at: http://fightlikeaband.com Vocalist and bandleader Keel compares the album to “a great action movie – a couple of car chases, some barroom brawls, a … Read More →

BURNING RAIN (feat. Doug Aldrich, Keith St. John, Brad Lang, Blas Elias) to Release New Album on March 22nd via Frontiers Music Srl Watch the Official Music Video for First Single, "Midnight Train" BURNING RAIN, a hard rock band founded by guitarist extraordinaire Doug Aldrich (REVOLUTION SAINTS, THE DEAD DAISIES, EX-WHITESNAKE, DIO)and vocalist Keith St. John (MONTROSE, KINGDOM COME), are pleased to announce the release of their fourth studio album, Face the Music, on … Read More →

With three #1 rock singles, four 2019 Grammy nominations, a debut album, Anthem of the Peaceful Army, that debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top Rock Albums chart, and a massive global tour set to kick off January 22 in Japan, Greta Van Fleet will make its debut as musical guest January 19 on "Saturday Night Live," airing on NBC at 11:30PM ET/10:30PM CT. ***** ABOUT GRETA VAN FLEET: Greta Van Fleet is four young musicians - twin brothers Josh (vocals) and Jake Kiszka (guitar), both 22, … Read More →

Hard Rock Graphic Novel Art Project SEPTEMBER MOURNING has released the official music video for their newest single, "Glass Animals." ”'Glass Animals' is about the fragmented soul. It's about the realization that we are all broken. Something or someone has broken us and within that broken state we ultimately find the strength to survive. Musically, it's a little bit of a tribute to one of our favorite bands: The Deftones. The song ties into the comic book as well…. Hannah is a broken soul … Read More →

Review: I can remember being a teenager and looking through the metal records (yes, vinyl records! I'm that old). My favorite bands were Guns N' Roses, Van Halen, Quiet Riot, Ratt, etc.  I grew up in the in the bible belt and everyone was petrified of the Venom albums. With album titles like Black Metal and Possessed featuring pentagrams and goats heads, my friends and I wrongly assumed they were the devil's disciples, true evil incarnate.  What a difference the years make. To be honest, I … Read More →

Review: Babylon Shakes debut full length album, Exile To The Velveteen Lounge is every sleaze rock loving fan's wet dream.  Mixing elements of classic rock bands like Aerosmith, Hanoi Rocks and Faster Pussycat, the band roars onto the scene with an incredible rock n' roll, trash alley sensibility that's been missing for quite some time.  The opening song "Making A Million" is an instant classic about trying to make it in the record industry. The whole album is a foot stomping good time filled … Read More →

FAREWELL TO FEAR Release Official Music Video for "YOUR CURE" FAREWELL TO FEAR to Join FLAW on THE NEVER FORGET TOUR 2019 Modern Rock Band FAREWELL TO FEAR has released the official music video for their newest single, "Your Cure." The meaning behind the name: fear impedes all areas of our lives', it holds us back from fostering fruitful relationships, financial freedom or simply risking it all to live out the life of your dreams. The day you say "Farewell to Fear" is the day you realize … Read More →

Legendary New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL will unleash their 19th studio record, The Wings Of War, on February 22, 2019 via Nuclear Blast.  Today, the band launches their multi-part documentary series entitled "Welcome To The Garden States".  Watch as the band details the bands beginning and how each member was introduced to the band. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/LdKqHP0a_aM Stay tuned for the upcoming episodes that will detail the journey to the upcoming album, The Wings Of … Read More →

New Live Album "Screaming Murder Death From Above: Live in Aalborg" Out January 18th, 2019 The British/American metal trio Raven releases a new live single and video for the song "Hung, Drawn & Quartered" today. The song is taken from the new live album "Screaming Murder Death From Above: Live In Aalborg". You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/N7JHvgXpnSw Raven expertly combine their own classics with pieces from their latest studio … Read More →

OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Just to inform that since some weeks ago I did leave my “job” as Lead Singer in Lords Of Black. Almost 5 years of good music, great experiences and too much love and support from the fans around the world. Means a lot, so THANKS so much to all!! All the best to my ex-bandmates in their career. Ronnie Ronnie Romero was born and raised in Chile in a Protestants family of musicians, and started singing at the age of 7 in a gospel choir. After being introduced to Rock … Read More →

From 1986-1992 The Cathouse was at the epicenter of the Hollywood Rock scene. Some of the biggest bands in rock would play unannounced shows at the Cathouse but it wasn't the performances by bands like Guns n Roses, Motorhead, Alice Cooper, Pearl Jam, Faster Pussycat, Black Crowes  (the list goes on) that put Cathouse on the map. It was the sleaze and debauchery, the raunch and roll. Riki Rachtman former host of MTV's Headbangers Ball owned the Cathouse. He opened it with his roommate Taime … Read More →

Finnish melancholy death-doom metal masters Swallow The Sun have released their epic standalone 14 minute track called "Lumina Aurea". The song features Wardruna's Einar Selvik and The Forshadowing's Marco I. Benevento and marks the band's darkest and most sinister piece of music they have ever released. Watch the music video for "Lumina Aurea", which was created by Aapo Lahtela and Vesa Ranta at Kaira Films, HERE.   "'Lumina Aurea' is a song I would never want to write in my life," Juha … Read More →

German melodic death/doom metallers NAILED TO OBSCURITY are set to unleash their Nuclear Blastdebut Black Frost on January 11, 2019. After recently launching the first part of an accompanying track-by-track series, it's time for the group to present another full track. Check out the music video for their new single 'Tears Of The Eyeless', directed and produced by Vesa Ranta & Aapo Lahtela, over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTBPG7ggE_w Purchase the track … Read More →

MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULT Reveal New Single, "The Chains of Fame" Off Upcoming LP New LP, In The House Of Strange Affairs, Out February 14th, 2018 TKK to Hit The Road with CURSE MACKEY for 2019 STRANGE AFFAIRS TOUR "America’s Most Dangerous Kult" has released their newest single, "The Chains of Fame." Originally premiered on MXDWN, "The Chains Of Fame" is the debut track off of their upcoming LP, In The House Of Strange Affairs "A dynamic song, “The Chains of the Fame” feels like a … Read More →

Finland's melodic death superstars CHILDREN OF BODOM are proud to announce the release of their tenth album, Hexed, on March 8, 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, Alexi Laiho discusses how the album title, Hexed, as well as how the idea to have the cover painted came to fruition. Watch the first album trailer here:  https://youtu.be/9pWTQpmuKzo Recently the band  partnered with Guitar World to unveil the guitar play through for the first single, "Under Grass & Clover". Watch the … Read More →

Former Metal Church vocalist Ronny Munroe has reached out with the following info regarding a fundraiser to help his wife receive the cancer treatment that she so desperately needs. Please take a moment and help if you can. Start the new year by making a difference in someone else's life! To send my wife J von to Sunridge medical and wellness center in Scottsdale Arizona to save her life wth German based targeted Immunotherapy. They have a 97% success rate and we need to get her there NOW. … Read More →

Gabriel Keys - Lead Vocals | Martin Sweet - Guitar | Peter London - Bass | Eric Young - Drums   A leading force in the Swedish "sleaze rock" scene of the 2000s — a revival of the glam metal (or hair metal) of the 1980s, but with a more pronounced punk element, often rawer in sound and raunchier in style — CRASHDÏET formed in 2000, taking inspiration from Skid Row, Guns N' Roses, Kiss, W.A.S.P., and G.G. Allin, and vowing to bring back the big shows and big songs of "unpredictable and … Read More →

Chris Impellitteri has shared the following youtube video featuring behind the scenes footage of the band recording the latest "Impellitteri" album: Take a tour of their studio...see their equipment, the band, the tracking and mix room, and engineering team used for Nature of the Beast album! Behind the scenes footage of IMPELLITTERI in the recording studio making The Nature of the Beast album! See the Guitars and Amplifiers, Drums, Bass Rig, ...the Million … Read More →

Hailing from Birmingham, when he was 14 years old, he sang in his first band, the punk band The Rip-Offs, before joining fellow Birmingham punk band Cracked Actors as bass guitarist. Turning to rock in 1980, he sang in rock bands with guitarist Nik Lloyd, namely Overdrive, Orion and Enigma, and in 1983 he joined the band Shy. Managed by Barry Keen (Dreamstar Management) and Neil Levine (Light and Sound Design/UFO/Tobruk), he recorded four albums with  AOR band Shy, including the critically … Read More →

Reportedly, the band has finished the album which has been described as more pissed off and nasty.  The video above was filmed live from a fan and represents one of the first times that the L.A. Guns have performed the song from the upcoming new album.  Meanwhile, there has been plenty of fighting and drama between the Phil Lewis/Tracii Guns version and drummer Steve Riley who apparently still retains some ownership to the L.A. Guns name. A Steve Riley led version will be playing live at the M3 … Read More →

  Last In Line was formed in 2011, when Vinny Appice, Jimmy Bain, and Vivian Campbell, (Ronnie James Dio’s co-conspirators and co-writers on the “Holy Diver”, “Last In Line” – the album from which they took their name, and “Sacred Heart” albums) teamed up with esteemed vocalist Andrew Freeman. The debut album “Heavy Crown” was released in February 2016, landing at #1 on the Billboard Heat-Seekers Chart. Initially, the release had been preceded by tragedy when bassist Jimmy Bain … Read More →

L.A. legends, Shark Island will be releasing a brand new album in 2019 entitled "Bloodline".  The band have just released the first single "Policy Of Truth" which is a rockin' cover of the Depeche Mode song. Shark Island is: Richard Black (vocals) Spencer Sercombe (guitar) Christian Heilmann (bass) Glen Sobel (drums) … Read More →

David Reece former vocalist for Accept, Bonfire, and Bangalore Choir has just released a brand new video from his new solo album called "Resilient Heart".     “Resilient Heart” track listing: 01. Any Time At All 02. Wicked City Blues 03. Karma 04. Desire 05. I Don’t Know Why 06. Two Coins And A Dead Man 07. Ain’t Got The Balls 08. Forest Through The Trees 09. Perfect Apocalypse 10. Live Before You Die 11. I’m The One   Reece … Read More →

Former members of Frehley's Comet have announced they have returned as a new band without Ace Frehley, simply called Return Of The Comet. Frehley has moved on as a solo artist with an entirely different band a this point and appears to have no interest in a reunion with the other original members. The band have released the following statements regarding the annoucement: “RETURN OF THE COMET" (former members of Frehley's Comet) is: John Regan - bass (Frehley's Comet, Ace Frehley Band, … Read More →

About two months ago, Finnish heavy metallers BATTLE BEAST announced a 6-week European headline run for spring 2019, with support coming from newcomers ARION. Today, the six-piece can finally drop their bombshell and reveal more details about their upcoming new studio album, which they'll be presenting on the aforementioned tour: It's titled No More Hollywood Endings and will be released on March 22, 2019 through Nuclear Blast Records! The eleven featured songs were recorded by keyboardist Janne … Read More →

Amon Amarth recently released their new documentary and supporting live album(s), The Pursuit Of Vikings: 25 Years In The Eye Of The Storm - which includes a retrospective documentary that features a wealth of live and behind-the-scenes content and extensive band interviews. This film tells the Swedish quintet's history, through both their own eyes and those of the fans that have supported them along the way. It is a thrilling collection that pays respect to the faithful, as well as making for a … Read More →

Starting January 27th, Monte Pittman will head out on the road as direct support to Tony MacAlpine, with special guest Lonero. Monte Pittman comments: "I'm excited and honored to hit the road opening for Tony MacAlpine. We're playing some of the cities I recently played while opening for Sebastian Bach earlier in the fall, so I'm really looking forward to getting back there. This is going to be a great way to start the year." See below for all dates! Monte Pittman tour dates w/ Tony … Read More →

Discover How An Irish Nuclear Construction Safety Inspector Brought 10 Ex Members Of Black Sabbath Together To Produce A Tribute Album To One Of The Greatest Bands Ever! The 'Ninth Star' album by EMERALD SABBATH is an ambitious epic rock & classical music tribute to BLACK SABBATH. PRE-ORDER: https://smarturl.it/emeraldsabbath ‘Ninth Star’ by Emerald Sabbath features 10 former members of Black Sabbath and much more, including: Adam Wakeman (Black Sabbath/Ozzy Osbourne), Bev … Read More →

Buckcherry announces leg one of their Warpaint North American tour today. The tour begins in Sacramento on March 6th to coincide with the March 8th worldwide release of their new full-length album Warpaint.  Leg one will cover markets in the U.S as well as Western Canada. Support on leg one will be provided by Roadrunner Records' artist Joyous Wolf. Leg two will run from the end of May through September. VIP experiences will be available for all shows and can be purchased … Read More →

DUST BOLT Release Video For Bloody Rain New Album Trapped In Chaos out January 18th     [Photo Credit: Niklas Niessner] The start of 2019 slams: On January 18th DUST BOLT fire a real thrash-bomb with their fourth long player Trapped In Chaos. Now the raging quartet releases their second video off the upcoming record! Lenny states: " 'Bloody Rain' is a really special and outstanding song on the new album and in the history of Dust Bolt. It is by far the most … Read More →

German Heavy/Power Metal machine STEEL ENGRAVED, have announced the release of their new self-titled album for January 25th, 2019 via ROAR Rock Of Angels Records. STEEL ENGRAVED's third studio outing will comprise 13 tracks guaranteed to please the fans of majestic, melodic, modern yet old-school metal. The album was produced by Mario Lochert (Serious Black) and Jan Vacik (Serious Black) at Dreamsound Studios. All vocals produced by Ralf Scheepers at RS Vocal Works. Mixed and mastered by Jan … Read More →

DELAIN will release HUNTER'S MOON February 22, 2019 a stunning release, consisting exciting new studio tracks accompanied by a Live Blu-Ray from their SOLD OUT DANSE MACABRE tour across Europe in 2017. HUNTER'S MOON is the final in the trilogy, and follows on from their EP Lunar Prelude and their full album release MOONBATHERS. HUNTER'S MOON includes four brand new tracks, ten live songs, and a Blu-Ray shot at the infamous Utrecht Tivoli, featuring many special guests including Nightwish's … Read More →

After this Facebook video post by Steve Riley which appears to be taunting Phil Lewis and Tracii Guns for not playing M3 last year, the sparks and comments began to fly from both Tracii and Phil on Steve Riley's L.A. Guns Page at https://www.facebook.com/officiallaguns/ Philip Lewis Mind blowing stupid despate illogical move incredibly disappointed. Is this really how you want to go out? Tracii F Guns I thought you were gettin back with WASP 🤣😂🤣 . Hey buds keep eatin dem mashpots and … Read More →

The End Machine is George Lynch, Robert Mason, Mick Brown and Jeff Pilson. The band states: Not only will we release our debut album in Spring 2019, but we'll be playing our first set of shows too. Please come join us for this special run of west coast shows celebrating the release of our debut album! Tickets on sale next Friday, December 21st. Please note, our friend Mick Brown won't be able to make these shows, so our other friend, Will Hunt (Evanescence) has graciously agreed to fill in … Read More →

Swedish Heavy Metal legends HAMMERFALL have unveiled a very special Christmas surprise for their fans! The first details of their highly anticipated upcoming studio album have been released by Joacim Cans and Oscar Dronjak. Don't miss out on the news here: To start the new year right HAMMERFALL will hit the recording studio starting January 7, 2019. Fans can expect the new masterpiece entitled Dominion on August 16, 2019! Stay tuned for more exciting news to come! More Info & News … Read More →

If you haven't been paying attention lately, there's some serious tension and drama going on between Phil Lewis and Tracii Guns on one side and Steve Riley on the other.  So here's the shortened version of what seems to be happening.... So first, this post from drummer Steve Riley... What's up gypsies! I'll be at M3 next year and I can't wait to rock out with you all. I'll be bringing alumni from LAG from over the years with a couple surprises. Really looking forward to seeing you guys! … Read More →

Review: Looking for a fantastic album that brings back the glory days of heavy metal? Well, look no further. You've found it.  One of the most incredible and striking things about this live release, is that lead vocalist Graham Bonnet is now 70 years old and absolutely kills it on this performance.  Original members Jimmy Waldo and Gary Shea return for this incredible reunion. I would have loved to see former, and original Alcatrazz guitarist, Yngwie Malmsteen reunite for a one off concert … Read More →

Swiss hard rock band KING ZEBRA - featuring Eric St. Michaels (ex-CHINA) on vocals - have released a new digital single and music video for the song 'Like A Hurricane', taken from their forthcoming EP. The track was recorded & mixed by V.O. Pulver (Gurd, Poltergeist) at Little Creek Studio and mastered by Dan Suter (Krokus, Shakra, Eluveitie) at Echochamber. Single track: 1. Like A Hurricane KING ZEBRA is: Eric St. Michaels - Lead Vocals (ex-China) Roman Lauer - … Read More →

It’s official, DEF LEPPARD are 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees. About the induction, Def Leppard said: Joe Elliott, “First of all, a massive thanks to all our fans & past inductees who voted for us. Congratulations to all our fellow inductees, we stand alongside some amazing artists, past & present. What an absolute honour.” Phil Collen, “We started 2018 off at the Royal Albert Hall and to now cap it all off with a nod into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is … Read More →

Greek / Swedish metal veterans NIGHTRAGE are currently working on a new album, Wolf to Man, set for release in March of 2019 and have released a video for the track "By Darkness Drawn," teaming up with Metal Nation for the premiere.. With ”By Darkness Drawn” the band wanted to combine their trademark Nightrage guitar melodies with a straightforward thrash metal drive clashing straight into groovy yet hooking chorus. A straightforward NIGHTRAGE song so to say.  The lyrics for this song pretty … Read More →

Cover Art & Track-list Revealed 'Exile to the Velveteen Lounge', the new release by BABYLON SHAKES is set for a February 1st release through HighVolMusic. Making a Million Sunset Striptease Sin Parade No Pictures Please Velveteen Libertine Silver Tongue Devil Hardtimes Die Pretty Star In Your Eyes Motel Lights 'Exile to the Velveteen Lounge' is the first full length record from the band and contains 10 tracks of vintage rock. Video production for 'Making A Million' is set … Read More →

LEGION OF THE DAMNED - Release New Video For "Slaves Of The Southern Cross" New Album Slaves Of The Shadow Realm Out January 4th on Napalm Records [Photo Credit: Tim Tronckoe] NECKBREAKER SUPREMACY: LEGION OF THE DAMNED IS BACK! If there is a band that'll break your neck from the sheer force of their music, it must be LEGION OF THE DAMNED! Now the Dutch thrash/death/black outfit releases their second single off their upcoming album Slaves of the Shadow Realm- watch … Read More →

Legendary New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL will unleash their 19th studio record, The Wings Of War, on February 22, 2019 via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band released their first single "Last Man Standing". Check out the lyric video here: Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth comments, "The time has come, for a first taste, 'Last Man Standing'.  This cut got the unanimous nod to open The Wings of War, all they way back to the first demos in March, so much so, it was mock titled OPENER up until the … Read More →

Rough Riot is the conflagration of the best of two amazing worlds. The Rock N' Roll history in itself is interesting enough, but given the musical possibilities, you've got the potential for something truly unique and even revolutionary ​ New Project Rough Riot, with former members of Quiet Riot and Rough Cutt, announced their live debut at Count’s Vamp’d in Las Vegas Rough Riot, a new project featuring Paul Shortino and Carlos Cavazo, along with Sean McNabb, Chris Hager and Dave Alford, and … Read More →

LAMB OF GOD'S MARK MORTON ANNOUNCES NEW COLLABORATIVE PROJECT SIGNS WORLDWIDE DEAL WITH WPP RECORDS/SPINEFARM RECORDS STUDIO ALBUM ANESTHETIC OUT ON MARCH 1, 2019 LEAD TRACK "THE TRUTH IS DEAD" AVAILABLE TODAY HERE Mark Morton, the prolific guitarist of Lamb of God, has announced a new project that sees him further explore his creative drive for writing and collaboration. Joining forces with WPP Records and Spinefarm Records on a worldwide basis, Morton will release a … Read More →

For many years, there has been a growing demand for reissues of Pretty Maids' albums from the '90s and onwards. A lot of these albums haven’t been accessible for years on either CD, vinyl, or digitally, so Frontiers is thrilled to roll out these catalog reissues for Pretty Maids fans, both old and new.   Pre-order: - http://www.frontiers.shop (EU) - https://frontiersrecords.pmstores.co/prettymaids (North America) (Both stores ship worldwide.) - Amazon, iTunes, etc. … Read More →

In 1988 Lypswitch moved from Orlando, FL. to Hollywood, CA. to follow the Rock N Roll dream. In three years the band played over 100 shows and was almost signed. After 30 years the band has regrouped and has finally released this CD. Featuring 14 Songs, including 3 new Lypswitch Songs. The Songs: World of Sin American Song Somewhere Someplace (Featuring Joe Leste of Bang Tango) Rock N Roll ain't Pretty Watch Me Live Domination (New) Thirst (New) Carry Me Away (New) Rattlesnake … Read More →

METAL ALLEGIANCE began as a celebration of heavy metal, powered by the almost tribal bond shared between the extreme music community’s most revered trailblazers, armed with a list of contributors onstage (and off) that read like a Wikipedia entry on the genre itself. On January 24th, the band will assemble at The House Of Blues Anaheim for their annual winter assault. This marks the bands fifth year performing annually in Anaheim. The night presented by NUCLEAR BLAST will open with HELD … Read More →

FIND ME TO RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM "ANGELS IN BLUE" OUT FEBRUARY 22, 2019 THIRD ALBUM FROM ROBBIE LABLANC & DANIEL FLORES FIRST SINGLE, "NO TEARS IN PARADISE" OUT TODAY Lyric Video/ First Single ‘No Tears In Paradise' (Lyric Video) FIND ME have announced that their third album, "Angels In Blue" will be released on February 22, 2019. The band has also released the first single and video from the album, "No Tears In Paradise". Watch a lyric video for the single … Read More →

If your favorite mode of transportation is the Highway to Hell, you’re in for a treat. Funko is ready to add some high voltage rock ‘n’ roll to your collection with the release of its Angus Young Pop!. The AC/DC lead guitarist and co-founder is rocking on his guitar as officially licensed Pop! musician with a Chase figure that’s wearing a hat with an “A” and devil horns.   An Angus Young Pop! with a red jacket is available as a FYE exclusive. Coming in January! … Read More →

Farewell to Fear premieres the official "Your Cure" music video. The song comes from the hard rock album Voices, which was released earlier this year via Pavement Entertainment. "Your Cure" depicts the haunting effects of deteriorating relationships. The song blends the genres of hard rock, heavy metal, and old school to deliver a dynamic sound. Vocalist Mike Craig says, "I think it hits every category and provides something for everyone. 'Your Cure' is clearly one of my personal favorites on … Read More →

HERMAN FRANK releases his second single 'Hail And Row', along with lyric video on the 7th December. The track is taken off the new album 'Fight The Fear' which will be released on the 8th February via AFM Records. You can check out the new video for 'Hail And Row' here:   Pre-order the new album here: https://shop.afm-records.de/herman-frank/ Herman Frank has been an integral part of the German metal scene since the early 80s. From ACCEPT to VICTORY to his solo project started … Read More →

Greg has shared the following info about the new single "Keep the Spirit Alive" From the upcoming Kings of Dust record. A little Christmas season cheer from us to you...Give it a listen and let me know what ya think Recorded a while ago with original former members Mike Patruno on guitar, Donny Fargo on drums and current members Michael Beck on vocals and yours truly on da bass. I didn’t think we could do it any better than this version. I hope you like! Greg Chaisson is a bass … Read More →

Altitudes & Attitude, acollaboration between Anthrax’s Frank Bello and Megadeth’s David Ellefson -two virtuosicbass players who’ve anchored some of the fiercest thrash records of all time –will release its debut album Get It Out on January 18 via Megaforce Records.  Atestament to the expressive strength of rock songcraft, Get ItOut reaches far beyond the boundaries of an all-star metal outing. Hear their new song “Late” here and on allstreaming services.   Get It Out is available for … Read More →

Sonic Perspectives wrote, "...he has given the world a masterpiece and a message of love and triumph." Buy Triumphant Hearts: http://smarturl.it/JasonBecker The reviews for Triumphant Hearts are coming in... ALL ABOUT THE ROCK: "This is an album I never thought would happen, a brand new album by guitar maestro Jason Becker. Triumphant Hearts is exactly what it says on the tin. Triumphant." "It’s an album full of stunning music composed by a genius musician who has to score the opus … Read More →

Tobias Sammet recently announced the release of the upcoming AVANTASIA masterpieceMoonglow on February 15th, 2019 through Nuclear Blast. Today, AVANTASIA reveal the first song trailer to give you an initial taste of the album. Watch the clip here: https://youtu.be/bHPpUbImZ5M The band have also started the pre-order and revealed the formats in which Moonglow will be published: CD Digibook (36 pages) 2CD-Artbook (64 pages) 2LP (different colours) in gatefold BOX (Digibook … Read More →

Legendary Industrial band LORDS OF ACID has announced dates for their highly anticipates PRETTY IN KINK TOUR 2019 with special guests ORGY, GENITORTURERS, LITTLE MISS NASTY, and GABRIEL AND THE APOCALYPSE. Launching February 21st in Phoenix, AZ, the tour winds throughout the United States before wrapping up March 27 in Las Vegas, NV. VIP Ticket Packages are available now with General Admission Tickets on sale FRIDAY 12/7/2018 at 10:00 am local time! Pretty In Kink 2019 Tour Dates: 02/21 @ Club … Read More →

Symphonic deathcore merchants CARNIFEX have released a brand new EP today entitled Bury Me In Blasphemy. The EP was mixed by Jason Suecof  (DEATH ANGEL, CHELSEA GRIN, JOB FOR A COWBOY) and artwork was created by Zack Dunn. Check out the music video for the title track, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoexTGHFdRg Fans can now stream the release on all fine streaming platforms. It is available to purchase physically as a limited cassette and digitally from the following … Read More →

Finland's melodic death superstars CHILDREN OF BODOM are proud to the announce the release of their tenth album, Hexed, on March 8, 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band reveals the official music video for "Under Grass And Clover" which can be seen here: https://youtu.be/1gpfzCxiQ-A COB frontman, guitarist, and mastermind Alexi Laiho comments, “'Under Grass and Clover' is the sound of COB on fire and has been my favorite song since it was written. It’s fast, melodic, heavy and dark … Read More →

Unholy Dutch Death Metallers AntropomorphiA are currently busy in the studio recording their next album‚ Merciless Savagery. The album is being recorded at Aftermath studios and will be produced by drummer Marco Stubbe. Mastering duties will be handed over to infamous Dan Swano in December for a tentative release in spring of 2019! AntropomorphiA comments: "As we shred closer to the end of the recordings of our 4th full length album, everything feels more pervasive than ever before. While we … Read More →

WEST BOUND Featuring Chas West Announce Debut Album, “Volume I” Out February 22, 2019 on Frontiers Music Srl First Single & Video, “Never Surrender” Out Now   ‘Never Surrender' (Music Video) West Bound is a hard-hitting new rock band formed in the L.A. area by vocalist Chas West (Resurrection Kings, Bonham, Lynch Mob, etc.) and renowned guitarist/producer Roy Z (Bruce Dickinson, Halford, Tribe of Gypsies), with a line-up completed by Jimmy Burkard (guitar), Jason Cornwell (bass), … Read More →

The manifestation of pure doom metal! CANDLEMASS have come full circle: their first singer Johan Langquist (who left the band after singing on the legendary 1986 debut Epicus Doomicus Metallicus) has returned! Now, the epic doom metal veterans announce their 12th full length album The Door to Doom! The album will be released February 22nd via Napalm Records Pre order The Door to Doom right HERE! http://smarturl.it/TheDoorToDoom-NPR The Door To Doom unsurprisingly follows the … Read More →

Once again, the annual Hall of Heavy Metal History's Metal Hall of Fame Gala will take place on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Marriott Delta Garden Grove in Anaheim, CA. The event will be hosted by iconic television, radio personality and heavy metal champion Eddie Trunk, and will feature appearances by heavy metal greats of today and years past. The Metal Hall of Fame Gala is quickly solidifying itself as the most important night in rock and metal! Doors open at 6:00 PM, and a red carpet … Read More →

 In what has been a full-tilt year for this young rock'n'roll band from Frankenmuth, Michigan, Greta Van Fleet sees 2018 capped off with its first ever Grammy Award nominations:  Best New Artist, Best Rock Song for "Black Smoke Rising," Best Rock Performance for "Highway Tune," and Best Rock Album for the band's double EP, From The Fires  (Lava Records/ Republic Records). "We are all so very honored and humbled to have been nominated for a Grammy Award, and so appreciative for the love and … Read More →

Vintage Sleaze powerhouse trio BABYLON SHAKES adds new member. Bassist Gary Jordan moves over to guitar making room for new bassist and now 4th member David Elmore. Hailing from Virginia, Dave compliments the band perfectly bringing a wealth of musical skill, knowledge and talent to the band. Dave played in the popular Virginia band 'TILT', hails Aerosmithbassist Tom Hamilton, and is influenced by Aerosmith, Hanoi Rocks, and The Black Crowes. Gary, an amazing guitar player, has always … Read More →

On January 25th, King Diamond will release a new DVD/Blu-ray, Songs For The Dead Live, via Metal Blade Records. There is only one King Diamond, and for more than thirty years the great Dane has been dropping classic albums and putting on shows fans remember for the rest of their lives. Perhaps the only downside to having such a formidable catalogue is that there are just too many great songs to fit into a single set. However, you would be hard-pressed to find a fan who wouldn't want to hear … Read More →

TORA TORA to Release New Studio Album "Bastards of Beale"  Out February 22, 2019 via Frontiers Music Srl First Single "Rose of Jericho" Available Now Band To Play Monsters Of Rock Cruise 2019 In 2017, Memphis rockers Tora Tora were approached by Frontiers Music Srl about recording a proper new studio album and they enthusiastically jumped at the opportunity. The resulting new album, "Bastards Of Beale," set for release on February 22nd, brings back the magic … Read More →

German heavy metal band, BLOODY TIMES, have announced the release of their new album 'On A Mission' on January 11, 2019, which also features ROSS THE BOSS (ex-MANOWAR), JOHN GREELY (ex-ICED EARTH) and RAPHAEL SAINI (EX-ICED EARTH). The album was mixed and mastered by OGrego (Winter’s Dawn, Necrorgasm, Emerald). Album artwork by Stan-W Decker (Ross The Boss, Primal Fear, Masterplan). Tracklist: 1. Alliance 2. Fort Sumter 3. Die in a hole 4. Curse of Genevieve (reworked) 5. Future … Read More →

The UK-based blackened death metal group HECATE ENTHRONED will release “Embrace Of The Godless Aeon,” their first album in five years (and their debut for new label M-Theory Audio), on January 25, 2019. The album – which features cover artwork by Nestor Avalos (Bloodbath, Rotting Christ, The Black Dahlia Murder), as seen above – can be pre-ordered now on CD and red splatter vinyl at this location (www.m-theoryaudio.com/store). A limited-edition deluxe box set that includes exclusive purple vinyl … Read More →

NYC street-punk band The Casualties have released a brand new video for their song “Ya Basta” today. The song is found on the band’s  newly released, 11th album, Written In Blood, that’s available now from Cleopatra Records. WATCH THE VIDEO FOR “YA BASTA” HERE: https://youtu.be/k0uVFPhuS8g The new video for “Ya Basta” was shot over the course of several shows on their recent tours of Costa Rica, Guatemala and El Salvador in September, and comes just ahead of the band’s return to Mexico and … Read More →

Eclipse Records is excited to announce the signing of Blacklist 9 to an exclusive, worldwide deal. Based in Southern, CA, Blacklist 9 are a groove-metal band founded by drummer Lonnie Silva (Black Sheep, Impelliteri) his son, Kyle Silva on guitar, Graham Fletcher on vocals, and Ray Burke on bass. Blacklist 9 is currently wrapping up production on their debut full-length album with producer Jeff Collier at Something Something Studios. The album is currently being mastered by Frank Gryner (Rob … Read More →

February 8th, 2019 sees Downfall Of Gaia release their anticipated new album, Ethic Of Radical Finitude! Ethic Of Radical Finitude is the international quartet's most melodic, most structured and most dynamic release to-date, once more building upon the epic and unique sludgy, crusty, exploratory metallic sound that has organically evolved with every release. "It combines elements from our earlier releases with the path we took on 'Atrophy' (2016)," states guitarist/vocalist Dominik Goncalves … Read More →

Atmosphere and power in perfection - VISIONS OF ATLANTIS live!   VISIONS OF ATLANTIS take you to a world of myths, tales and the long forgotten seas: With a unique mixture of symphonic metal and power metal, paired with a fantastic female/male vocal duo, the Austrian quintet has been enchanting the metal world since 2000. On February 22nd 2019 the band will release its very first live album: The Deep & The Dark Live @ Symphonic Metal Nights proves that Visions Of Atlantis are at the top … Read More →

UK's legendary extreme metal icons CRADLE OF FILTH  will return to North America once again in support of their latest album Cryptoriana - The Seductiveness of Decay! For the second leg of their North American onslaught, the band has enlisted industrial/metal shock rocker WEDNESDAY 13 as well as theatrical metal new comers RAVEN BLACK. Comments CRADLE OF FILTH vocalist Dani Filth: "As a band, we are very much looking forward to the upcoming second leg of our US/Canadian Cryptoriana World … Read More →

After a highly successful touring run across North America with Behemoth and Wolves In The Throne Room, Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES are not only starting a special short run of European dates today in Greece, but also announcing the release of two EP's for early January.   To enhance the beginning of their massive European tour with Behemoth and Wolves In The Throne Room, AT THE GATES will be releasing both a strictly limited 7" EP entitled The Mirror Black and a special … Read More →

Exclusive Collection Of Vinyl Reissues of  Meshuggah EP, Contradictions Collapse, None,Destroy Erase Improve, and Chaosphere OUT NOW!   Available For Pre-Order Here: nuclearblast.com/meshuggah-reissues Swedish extreme tech-metal pioneers MESHUGGAH are proud to release their very special vinyl reissue collection celebrating the bands legacy. The collection offers a  limited one-time only pressing that includes re-imagined cover artwork, redesigned gatefold jackets, and … Read More →

The new track from the band from Hannover rocks and carries with it an unusual political message! 'Silver Wind' is the 4th single taken from the multilayered album "A Line To Cross" IGNORE THE SIGN, built around mastermind Ossy Pfeiffer, was never a political band, but rather one that can take a position if it feels appropriate. This is confirmed by the new single "Silver Wind", released today. You can watch the video … Read More →

 Vivian Campbell, Vinny Appice, Phil Soussan, and Andrew Freeman collectively known as Last in Line, are set to release their second album,"II" via Frontiers Music Srl on February 22, 2019.  The band has announced the impending arrival of their new album with the release of the first video and single, "Landslide". Watch it HERE. Pre-order "II"on CD/LP/Digital and stream the singles here: http://radi.al/LastInLineII Pre-order "II" on PledgeMusic and gain access to exclusive and unique … Read More →

Up and coming metallers BEAST IN BLACK are currently travelling from arena to arena as special guest to Finnish symphonic metal giants NIGHTWISH (all remaining dates can be found below). While being on the road all across Europe, the band is happy to finally unleash the first musical taster of their sophomore album entitled From Hell With Love, which will see the light of day on February 8, 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records. The supporting music video, once again directed by Ville Lipiäinen, can be … Read More →

Finland's melodic death superstars CHILDREN OF BODOM are proud to the announce the release of their tenth album, Hexed, on March 8, 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records, COB frontman, guitarist, and mastermind Alexi Laiho comments, “People have said that the album is generally catchier. So I started thinking about that, perhaps the song structures are easier to grasp on initial listen. But there’s some crazy shit in there, almost progressive or at least technical. There are certain melodies across … Read More →

Buckcherry will release their new studio album, Warpaint, on March 8th, 2019. The 12 song album, featuring 11 new Buckcherry songs along with their cover of the Nine Inch Nails track "Head like a Hole", was produced by Mike Plotnikoff, whose last collaboration with the band was the platinum certified album, 15. Preorders for Warpaint will begin on January 11th. Singer Josh Todd comments, "Good things come to those who wait and we have been very patient and thorough with the song writing for … Read More →

Legendary New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL will unleash their 19th studio record, The Wings Of War, on February 22, 2019 via Nuclear Blast . Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth comments, "It was a blast making The Wings of War! It is something old feeling new again, as our chemistry was altered by the addition of Jason Bittner.  I was curious from the get-go, how would it pan out?  I think what we accomplished here is a new, upgraded Overkill that embraced the new chemistry, while taking our roots into the … Read More →

ACCEPT's founding bassist Peter Baltes has announced his exit from the band. He said in a statement: " To all ACCEPT fans: I hereby announce my departure as bass player from ACCEPT. I have been with the band from the very beginning. Many of you were there as well. I‘d like to thank you all for the great years we shared together. Keep it metal.“ ACCEPT's founding guitarist Wolf Hoffmann commented: "We spent four decades together through thick and thin, ups and downs and I remember some … Read More →

Herman Frank has released his first single 'Sinners', taken from new album 'Fight The Fear' which is set for release on on the 8th February via AFM Records. Since 2010, former Accept guitarist HERMAN FRANK has also released solo albums, the initial project-like nature of this venture having turned into a real band in due course. Following ‘Loyal To None', ‘Right In The Guts’ and The Devil Rides Out, his fourth album 'Fight The Fear' will be released on AFM Records on 8th February … Read More →

In November 20th 1998, Swedish melodic death metal band IMPERIAL DOMAIN released the album “In The Ashes Of The Fallen”. Now exactly 20 years later they have remastered and are releasing the album again on digital platforms. To celebrate this 20th anniversary IMPERIAL DOMAIN is also releasing the brand new music video for the song “CONSPIRACY” from the album “The Deluge” which was released earlier this year by Inverse Records. WATCH VIDEO here: https://youtu.be/FU368sg_83Q Listen … Read More →

Finnish modern metal act Kneel Before The Death has released a new single and music video Miserere Mei. Watch the music video: Listen the single: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2FBkCwJ Apple https://apple.co/2zmiIdB Deezer https://www.deezer.com/sv/album/78737442 The band describe their music as modern metal with black atmosphere. The band was founded in 2013 by guitarist Niko Lappalainen and drummer Konsta Vihavainen. Later that year singer Aatu Kovanen and bass player Joonas … Read More →

Blameshift debuted their new single "My Own Worst Enemy" today on all digital platforms. https://linktr.ee/Blameshift While playing dates on the final year of the Vans Warped Tour in California this summer, the band decided to take a few days off to get back into the studio with long time producer, Erik Ron. Ron had just finished recording the brand new Godsmack record and was riding high off it’s success. Together they recorded Blameshift’s newest single, "My Own Worst Enemy", the first … Read More →

JOURNEY founder and only remaining original member NEAL SCHON and his wife, former Real Housewives D.C. star MICHAELE SCHON, are opening up their heretofore private lives to draw attention to the growing crisis of systemic elder care abuse in America. Originally revealed on Blast.com, the story of Michaele's mother, Rosemary Holt's, ongoing suffering at the hands of a broken legal system in Virginia is fast bringing much needed scrutiny to the critical social problem. The evidence of … Read More →

ALIEN WEAPONRY Kick Off First-Ever North American Tour Tonight!  Release Tour Promo Video For "Ru Ana Te Whenua" Three teenagers, known as ALIEN WEAPONRY, from a tiny town in the small South Pacific nation of New Zealand have managed to capture the imaginations of people all over the world with their unique thrash metal sound and commanding live performances.  Proclaimed by Noisey as a band "well on their way to world domination," ALIEN WEAPONRY are invading North American … Read More →