By Greg Maki If you like your metal melodic with a bit of a modern, technological sheen and a whole lot of rebellious swagger, then let me direct you to Germany’s League of Distortion, the brainchild of vocalist Anna Brunner (Exit Eden) and guitarist Jim Müller (Kissin’ Dynamite). On the band’s self-titled debut, you can... Continue Reading →
Underoath, Four Year Strong and Currents have been added to the bill of the first-ever HeartSupport Fest, the two-day event created by August Burns Red vocalist Jake Lurs and his nonprofit HeartSupport foundation. The festival, headlined by Rise Against and Parkway Drive, will take place Feb. 18 and 19, 2023, at the Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando, Florida.... Continue Reading →
Long-running metal band Meshuggah will issue new limited vinyl editions of its "Nothing" and "Koloss" full-lengths this Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, via Atomic Fire. "Nothing," the band’s fourth studio album, was released in 2002 and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Pitchfork lauded, “a viciously crafted effort,” while All Music wrote, “'Nothing' truly gives new meaning to the word... Continue Reading →
Symphonic metal band Ad Infinitum has released "Somewhere Better," the second single and video from its upcoming album "Chapter III: Downfall," due March 31, 2023, via Napalm Records. “After playing 'Somewhere Better' on tour and sharing fantastic and emotional moments with thousands of people all around Europe and the U.K., we are thrilled to release this... Continue Reading →
German metal band League of Distortion has released its fourth single and video, "I'm a Bitch." The song is from the group's self-titled debut album, set for release on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, via Napalm Records. “This song is about social prejudice and inequality," the band said. "Women and men are still being treated with... Continue Reading →
Heroes and Monsters--the new trio featuring bassist/vocalist Todd Kerns (Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators), guitarist Stef Burns (Y&T, Alice Cooper) and drummer Will Hunt (Evanescence, Black Label Society)--will release their self-titled debut album on Jan. 20, 2023, via Frontiers Music Srl. The band also has released its second single, "Raw Power," Watch the... Continue Reading →
Silver Scream Con, the horror convention curated by horror-themed metal band Ice Nine Kills, will return for its second year on Sept. 8 to 10, 2023, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore in Danvers, Massachusetts. The inaugural Silver Scream Con, held in August 2022, featured the stars of legendary horror franchises for... Continue Reading →
Florida hard rock quintet Wage War will release "The Stripped Sessions," on Dec. 2, 2022, via Fearless Records. Pre-orders are live here. The band also has shared a video for "Never Said Goodbye," which can be seen below. The 11-song acoustic-based LP reimagines songs from the band's decade-plus career. "'Never Said Goodbye' is a song about losing someone... Continue Reading →
August Burns Red will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a North American tour in 2023. The band also will release its new album, "Death Below," on March 24, 2023, via SharpTone Records; pre-order it here. "Where does the time go?," lead guitarist JB Brubaker said. "I can remember playing 250 shows a year and touring in our... Continue Reading →
Spiritbox will embark on its first-ever U.S. headline tour next spring with support from After the Burial and Intervals. The Eternal Blue Tour 2023, produced by Live Nation, will hit 22 cities across North America, beginning April 10 in Vancouver and culminating May 10 in Minneapolis. VIP packages for the tour are available at soundrink.com.... Continue Reading →
