Heavy horror punk icon Wednesday 13 will release the new album "Horrifier" on Oct. 7, 2022, via Napalm Records. Pre-orders are available here. Get a first of the album with its first single, "You're So Hideous," out now and accompanied by an "Exorcist"-inspired official music video. “'You’re so Hideous' is such a catchy track and it’s one of... Continue Reading →
In an ode to one of the most influential cinematic films ever to grace the silver screen, Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho," Ice Nine Kills has released the gruesome, cinematic music video accompaniment to its song "The Shower Scene." Watch the video below. "While paying tribute to perhaps the most influential horror film of all time, Alfred Hitchcock’s... Continue Reading →
Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci has added more dates to his first headlining solo tour. Shows in Boston, Massachusetts (Oct. 7), New York, New York (Oct. 13) and Washington, D.C. (Oct. 15) were announced in July 2022, and fans demanded more performances after learning that the tour would feature former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy and legendary bassist Dave LaRue all... Continue Reading →
Russian deathcore band Slaughter to Prevail has dropped the new track "1984," its first new music since the 2021 release "Kostolom." The new track is accompanied by an official music video that can be seen below. Find the track on your streaming platform of preference here. Frontman Aleksandr "Alex Terrible" Shikolai said: "This song I wrote when war got started.... Continue Reading →
Delain, the brainchild of keyboardist, founder and main songwriter Martijn Westerholt, has returned with a new lineup featuring singer Diana Leah. Rejoining the fold and bolstering the band’s continuity are original guitarist Ronald Landa and original drummer Sander Zoer, while new members Leah and bassist Ludovico Cioffi continue the evolution of the band’s sound. The... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki—While music—specifically metal and hard rock—has been my primary interest for as long as I can remember, I don’t think I will ever understand why some bands succeed and others do not. Why some ascend to superstardom while others struggle to get noticed. Sure, some popular bands are just so good at what... Continue Reading →
Ether Coven has shared the music video for “Consequences of Self (Let the Nails Carve Our Names in Rust),” which features guest vocals from Howard Jones (Light the Torch, Blood Has Been Shed, ex- Killswitch Engage), as well as Andy Nelson (Weekend Nachos) and Anthony Crupi (Pain Ritual). The song is the closing track of Ether Coven's new album, "The Relationship Between... Continue Reading →
The Dead Daisies have shared "Hypnotize Yourself," the third single from their upcoming album "Radiance," due out Sept. 30, 2022. “The four chords that created early British rock music are here in one of my fave songs," vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes said. "Back to the roots, primal, sassy, organic and soulful ..." “Our new single is... Continue Reading →
Drowning Pool will release "Strike a Nerve," its first new album since 2016, on Sept. 30, 2022, via T-BOY/UMe. Described in a press release as the band's "heaviest record to date," the album will be released on CD, 180-gram vinyl and digitally, and is available for pre-order here. The band also has shared "Mind Right," the first single from... Continue Reading →
In anticipation of the forthcoming cinematic release of Better Noise Films' horror-thriller "The Retaliators" on Sept. 14, 2022, Better Noise Music has released the movie's theme song across digital platforms, along with a music video featuring clips from the film. “The Retaliators Theme Song (21 Bullets),” co-written by Nikki Sixx and James Michael of Sixx:A.M., features... Continue Reading →
