THE HAUNT LIVE PHOTO GALLERY—Review and photos by Greg Maki—The Haunt, led by the sibling duo of Anastasia Grace (vocals) and Maxamillion (guitar/vocals) Haunt, might be something of a departure for coverage by Live Metal, with a sound leaning more toward alt rock than the heavier acts we typically feature. But we’ve never cared much... Continue Reading →
Australian metalcore band Parkway Drive will release "Home — Live at the Sydney Opera House" on Dec. 4, 2026, via Epitaph Records. A video for "Prey" from the album can be seen below, and pre-orders are open now. The soundtrack to the band's film, "Parkway Drive: Home" (Mushroom Studios), screening in select cinemas, the live... Continue Reading →
Dark Divine has released its first ever cover. The metalcore band's version of Fleetwood Mac's "Rhiannon," out via Thriller Records, is streaming everywhere, and a visualizer can be seen below. "This cover was a desire that I had kept in my back pocket for almost as long as the band has existed," vocalist Anthony Martinez said. “It... Continue Reading →
October 4, 2026. Photos by Greg Maki.
Former Foreigner frontman Kelly Hansen has stepped in as the new lead vocalist of The Dead Daisies. The band also has released the new single "Lift Me Up," while readying a new album for a 2027 release and plotting tour dates across the globe. The Dead Daisies current lineup also features lead guitarist Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake, Dio),... Continue Reading →
Ice Nine Kills will deliver an early holiday gift this year as they announce the release of" "A Very Vicious Christmas", an eight-track collection of Christmas classics recorded for Halloween Horror Nights’ “Terror Tram starring Art the Clown” at Universal Studios Hollywood. The EP will be released digitally on Nov. 9 via Fearless Records and... Continue Reading →
Photos by Greg Maki
Armored Saint has shared the visualizer for "Not on Your Life" from its new album "Emotion Factory Reset," released earlier in 2026 via Metal Blade Records. The kaleidoscopic clip was created by Costin Chioreanu of TWILIGHT13MEDIA. “The opening lyrics are, ‘You already know my name is John Doe/Yeah you already know but still give it... Continue Reading →
CASTLE RAT LIVE PHOTO GALLERY—Review and photos by Greg Maki— Riley Pinkerton of Castle Rat How the realm has grown here in Baltimore. About a year ago, fantasy doom metal act Castle Rat played to a few hundred people at the very divey Ottobar. In September 2026, the band was to kick off its “Summon... Continue Reading →
Slipknot is set to embark on the "(sic)est Stadium Tour," crossing the globe summer 2027 with a new set, new staging and a set list spanning across its career. Slipknot will be joined by Bring Me the Horizon as direct support on all North American dates with a rotation of special guests along the way, including Acid Bath, Lamb... Continue Reading →
