Veteran West Coast thrash metal act Metal Church will release its 13th studio album, "Congregation of Annihilation," on May 26, 2023, via Rat Pak Records (America) and Reaper Entertainment (Europe). The new album marks the first release since the July 2021 death of frontman Mike Howe. It features new vocalist Marc Lopes (Ross the Boss/Let Us Prey), who joined the band in summer... Continue Reading →
Australian metalcore act The Amity Affliction will release its new album, "Not Without My Ghosts," on May 12, 2023, via Pure Noise. Pre-order it here or here. To celebrate the news, the band has shared the video for "It's Hell Down Here." The song address mortality—a topic that coomes up several times on the album. "This song is... Continue Reading →
Vio-lence is gearing up for a series of live shows in 2023 that will include the band’s new touring lineup: Sean Killian on vocals, Christian Olde Wolbers on bass, Miles Dimitri Baker (Interloper) on guitar, Ira Black on guitar and Adrian Aguilar (Exmortus) on drums. While guitarist Phil Demmel remains a member of the band, his personal... Continue Reading →
Saliva guitarist Wayne Swinny died March 22, 2023, following a brain hemorrhage while on tour. The band was promoting its latest single, "High on Me." Swinny was 59 years old. "I’m not even sure what to think or how to feel right now," Saliva vocalist Bobby Amaru said. "My heart aches for Wayne’s family, his... Continue Reading →
On the heels of a debut that included a Grammy nomination, number one debuts on multiple charts, TV performances and sold-out shows over a two-year span, Mammoth WVH will release its sophomore album, "Mammoth II," on Aug. 4, 2023, via the band's new label, BMG. Recorded at the legendary 5150 studio, the album was produced... Continue Reading →
Ukrainian metal band Ignea takes listeners into cinematic worlds with its new single “Dunes.” The song is from the band's new concept album, "Dreams of Lands Unseen," out April 28, 2023, via Napalm Records (pre-order here). With “Dunes,”, Ignea dives into the sweltering realms of the Sahara Desert, as far-eastern melodies merge with hard-hitting riffs. The idea... Continue Reading →
Fresh off the news that she's returning to her role as guitarist for Alice Cooper, Nita Strauss has released the new single "Winner Takes All," featuring Alice himself. Listen below. Today (March 22, 2023), Cooper will interview Strauss about their duet on his syndicated radio show "Nights with Alice Cooper." "When we were working on the music for... Continue Reading →
Symphonic metal band Delain, which recently released its new studio album "Dark Waters" via Napalm Records, will return to North America for a fall 2023 tour also featuring labelmate Visions of Atlantis. Kicking off on Sept. 9 in Atlanta, Georgia, at Prog Power USA, the tour will visit several major cities across North America, ending... Continue Reading →
LIVE PHOTOS: Steel Panther, Crobot, Tragedy—By Greg Maki—It’s always a party when Steel Panther comes to town—even on a cold Tuesday night in Baltimore. Supporting its recently released sixth studio album, “On the Prowl,” the ‘80s metal parody act delighted a close-to-capacity crowd with a set that was as much about the band members’ between-song... Continue Reading →
The Blue Ridge Rock Festival, set for Sept. 7 to 10, 2023 at the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia, is releasing its 2023 lineup one act a time. One hundred eight of 144 acts have been announced as of March 17. The following bands have been announced since our last update (in alphabetical order): Babymetal... Continue Reading →
