By Greg Maki You’re forgiven if you haven’t given much thought to Dope in the past decade-plus. A band tends to fall off the radar when it releases only one new studio record in a 13-year period. That was the case for the Edsel Dope-led, industrial metal outfit prior to 2023, with its only new... Continue Reading →
Bloodywood, the Indian metal band that plays a blend of heavy music and traditional Indian folk music, will hit the road in May on its Rakshak USA Tour, featuring support from Vended and Wargasm. The run will kick off on May 2, 2023, in Seattle, Washington, and make its way across the United States, ending... Continue Reading →
Following its sold-out debut concerts in North America, German metal band Powerwolf has released the new single "No Prayer at Midnight," one of six new tracks on the upcoming special album "Interludium," set for an April 7, 2023, release via Napalm Records. Watch the music video below. “Interludium” also features gems and rarities from the band’s history,... Continue Reading →
Skid Row and Buckcherry have announced a second leg of their 2023 co-headline tour, with 14 additional dates starting Aug. 31. Tickets and VIP packages will go on sale Friday, March 3. Visit http://www.skidrow.com and http://www.buckcherry.com for more information. “Thank you to everyone for making this last year so incredible!" Skid Row guitarist Dave "The... Continue Reading →
Symphonic metal band Ad Infinitum has shared the new single and video "From the Ashes" from its upcoming album "Chapter III: Downfall," set for a March 31, 2023, release via Napalm Records. Pre-order the new album here, and watch the new video below. “As the release of our third album 'Chapter III: Downfall' approaches," the band said,... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki Two decades is a long time to run on what essentially is a single joke, yet here stands Steel Panther 23 years after its founding. Something to consider: This ‘80s hair metal-inspired act now has existed more than twice as long as the decade it parodies/celebrates. That’s staying power that I doubt... Continue Reading →
L.A. Guns have shared "Shattered Glass," the second single from their upcoming studio album, "Black Diamonds," which will be released on April 14, 2023. Written and recorded over the course of 2022, “Black Diamonds” sees Tracii Guns, Phil Lewis and company continuing on the sonic journey they’ve been taking on their most recent albums, “Checkered Past,” “The Devil You Know” and “The Missing Peace.”... Continue Reading →
Swiss metal band Burning Witches will release their fifth album and Napalm Records debut, "The Dark Tower," on May 5, 2023. Pre-order the record here, and watch the video for the title track below. "Wow that was quick, right? Album No. 5 is already done and we are back with the brand-new single ‘The Dark... Continue Reading →
The Acacia Strain has announced three record release shows in honor of its new album, "Step into the Light," due out May 12, 2023, via Rise Records. Pre-order the album, which was produced by Randy Leboeuf (Every Time I Die, Lorna Shore, Bad Omens), here. The lineup for the record release shows includes Escuela Grind, Vomit... Continue Reading →
Canadian band Living Dead Girl will release "Not That Innocent - The Covers EP" on Feb. 24, 2023, and will hit the road in March. The EP features covers of songs originally by pop artists such as Pink, Britney Spears and Avril Lavigne. “This EP is a love letter to my childhood and the iconic... Continue Reading →
