God Forbid's conceptual 2005 album "IV: Constitution of Treason" will be reissued on vinyl on Oct. 20, 2023, via M-Theory Audio. Housed in a gatefold jacket this 2LP set is expanded further with a four-panel insert with liner notes from singer Byron Davis and personal photos, flyers and more reworked by original designer and A&R... Continue Reading →
August Burns Red announces 2023 Christmas Burns Red details
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, five-piece August Burns Red has announced the details of its fourth annual Christmas Burns Red event, set for Dec. 8 and 9, 2023, at Freedom Hall at the Lancaster County Convention Center. The event will find the band performing its 2013 album "Rescue & Restore" on Friday, Dec. 8, and a 20-year anniversary set on Saturday, Dec.... Continue Reading →
Cannibal Corpse premieres video for ‘Chaos Horrific’ title track
Death metal giant Cannibal Corpse has premiered the music video for "Chaos Horrific," the title track of its 16th studio album, out now via Metal Blade Records. (Get the album here). The video was directed by David Brodsky and produced by Allison Woest of My Good Eye: Music Visuals. “This song is about fighting for your... Continue Reading →
Dead Icarus, featuring ex-Atreyu vocalist Alex Varkatzas, shares ‘The Vultures Circle’
Dead Icarus, the new project of former Atreyu vocalist Alex Varkatzas, has shared a video for the new track "The Vultures Circle." "Hands down, this is the heaviest song I've ever been been involved with," Varkatzas said. "It's an 'F you' to the cancel culture that has infected society. 'Savior, saint, sinner or thief. Live long enough you'll die one... Continue Reading →
Death Dealer Union shares ‘Ill Fated’ video from debut album ‘Initiation,’ out now
West Coast-based metal unit Death Dealer Union, featuring frontwoman Lena Scissorhands of Infected Rain, has released a video for "Ill Fated," from its debut album, "Initiation," out now via Napalm Records. "Ill Fated" follows singles "The Vow of Silence" and "The Integument." Watch the new video below, and get "Initiation" here. “We wanted to present something a little different... Continue Reading →
Sevendust, Static-X set second leg of co-headline tour for February 2024
Sevendust and Static-X have set a second leg of their co-headline Machine Killer tour for February 2024. The tour is named after Static-X's Gold-certified sophomore album, "Machine," released in 2001, and Sevendust's 14th album, "Truth Killer," released in July 2023. Dope and Lines of Loyalty will continue to serve as support on the tour. Tickets... Continue Reading →
Of Mice & Men shares ‘Indigo’ visualizer
Of Mice & Men has shared a visualizer for "Indigo," the third single from its upcoming eighth album, "Tether" (Oct. 6, 2023, SharpTone Records; pre-order here.) "'Indigo' is about questioning why the sky would choose to be blue if it had the choice to be anything else—blue also meaning sad," bassist/vocalist Aaron Pauley said. "It's about... Continue Reading →
Steel Panther sets December 2023 tour dates
On the heels of two appearances on the current season of "America’s Got Talent," Steel Panther has announced an upcoming holiday tour in support of its latest album. The On the Prowl Winter Holidaze Tour 2023 is set to hit 12 cities this December. Seattle band Moon Fever will join Steel Panther on the tour. More information on tickets and... Continue Reading →
KK’s Priest shares documentary on first-ever live show
KK's Priest—the band featuring Judas Priest alumni K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals), along with A.J. Mills (guitar), Tony Newton (bass) and Sean Elg (drums)—has shared a 13-minute documentary filmed July 6, 2023, at the band's first-ever live show at KK’s Steel Mill in Wolverhampton, England. The documentary gives a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the... Continue Reading →
Metal Injection Festival reveals daily set times
The inaugural Metal Injection Festival, set for Sept. 16 and 17, 2023, in Orange County, California, has revealed the daily set times. See the full schedule below. Saturday, Sept. 16 at The Observatory 10:30 P.M. || Max & Iggor Cavalera (performing a special "Morbid Visions" and "Bestial Devastation" set)9:00 P.M. || Exhumed7:45 P.M. || Incite6:30 P.M. || Fueled By Fire 5:30... Continue Reading →