Review by Jeff Maki Norway's Sirenia, masterminded by founding member Morten Veland (ex-Tristania), is now on its fourth femalelead vocalist (if I'm not forgetting anyone). But not only has the band found its best one yet in French singer and former Sirenia Choir member Emmanuelle Zoldan, but it also has just composed its ninth “destiny”... Continue Reading →
New Zealand hard rock act Like a Storm has announced a U.S. headline tour forDecember. The band, best known for innovating the use of didgeridoo with heavy rock, will hit the road with direct support from Palisades starting Dec. 11 in Lincoln, Nebraska, and will wrap Dec. 22 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fans can purchase VIP and general admission tickets on the band's website www.likeastorm.com. "We can't... Continue Reading →
Review by Jeff Maki ----- Amaranthe's fifth album, "Helix" is still undeniably Amaranthe, yet with two of its original vocalists departed (Andreas Solveström and most recently Jake E.), their replacements, death metal growler Henrik Englund Wilhelmsson (appearing on his third album) and power metal vocalist Nils Molin (making his debut) have changed the musical dynamic alongside siren... Continue Reading →
Ghost has released a music video for "Dance Macabre," a song from its fourth full-length studio album, "Prequelle," released earlier this year. In the clip, two party crashers talk their way into a surreal bash one will never remember and one will never forget. The video was directed by Zev Deans (Ghost's "Square Hammer" video).... Continue Reading →
Oli Herbert, lead guitarist of All That Remains, has died. The band released the following statement on social media: "We were devastated to learn that Oli Herbert, our friend, guitar player, and founding member of All That Remains, has passed away. "Oli was an incredibly talented guitarist and song writer who defined Rock and Metal... Continue Reading →
Photos by Greg Maki
Photos by Greg Maki
Photos by Greg Maki
Devour the Day has released "Faithless," the second single and music video from the band's upcoming studio album, "Signals," set to arrive Oct. 26 via Razor & Tie. Pre-orders are available now HERE, with each pre-order including an instant download of "Faithless" and "The Censor." "To create a change in the world around you, you must begin with yourself.... Continue Reading →
For the first time in more than 20 years, the original founding members of Filter—Richard Patrick and Brian Liesegang—are making a new Filter album together. They've chosen to enlist their fans in the creation and release of this new collaboration. To that end, the band is launching a PledgeMusic Campaign at https://www.pledgemusic.com/filter. The final album title will be decided upon by fans.... Continue Reading →
