Silent Civilian, the metal band led by Spineshank vocalist Jonny Santos, will embark on a tour starting in December 2026 to celebrate 20 years of its debut album, “Rebirth of the Temple.” The band indicated on social media that this is only the first leg of the tour and it plans to hit all parts... Continue Reading →
Hard rock act Hillhaven has shared the music video for its newest single, "Out of Spite, Out of Mind." With a nostalgic, 2000s-born edge, the song looks at the internal confrontation with the voice in your head that shows up when anxiety stalls your own ambition. It's a track about catching yourself mid-spiral and choosing to fight... Continue Reading →
After 56 years, bassist Ian Hill has announced his retirement from Judas Priest. Hill, who had been with the band since 1970 and appeared on all of its albums, will be replaced by Dave Rimmer of Uriah Heep. Rimmer previously filled in for Hill at Judas Priest's Sept. 21, 2026, show in London while Hill... Continue Reading →
Trivium will release its 11th album, "Crown in the Grave," on Nov. 20, 2026, via Roadrunner Records. Pre-order it here, and watch the music video for the title track, directed by Pavel Trebukhin, below. "'Crown in the Grave' is our 11th record, and when you get this far into a career, it’s easy to rest on... Continue Reading →
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 →
