SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL LIVE PHOTOS—Review and photos by Greg Maki—After a steady rise, gaining momentum with each album release, 2026 is going down as the year that Slaughter to Prevail officially conquered America. The Russian deathcore act is selling out venues across the country on its spring headline tour, leaving a (metaphorical) path of destruction... Continue Reading →
Slaughter to Prevail sets North American headline tour with Whitechapel and Attila
Russian metal band Slaughter to Prevail will launch a spring 2026 North American headline tour with special guests Whitechapel and Attila. The month-long run kicks off March 21 in Nashville, Tennessee, with stops to follow in Denver, Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, Chicago and more. Tickets, including VIP packages, will be available at 10... Continue Reading →
Born of Osiris shares new single ‘A Mind Short Circuiting,’ set for co-headline tour with Attila
Born of Osiris has released the new single "A Mind Short Circuiting" along with its official visualizer (via Sumerian Records). Stream the song here, and watch the visualizer below. “'A Mind Short Circuiting' embodies the essence of our roots," the band said. "The combination of ethereal melodies with down-tuned guitars has helped inspire lyrics that evoke darker emotions. We... Continue Reading →
Attila drops single ‘Mia Goth’ featuring rapper Ekoh
Atlanta, Georgia-based metalcore act Attila has dropped the new single "Mia Goth," featuring a guest verse from rapper Ekoh. Stream “Mia Goth” here and watch the visualizer below. “'Mia Goth' is a song that was created in a very natural organic way," frontman Chris "Fronz" Fronzak said. "Once we had the song mapped out we hit up our... Continue Reading →
Attila sets ‘About That Life’ anniversary tour
Atlana, Georgia, metalcore act Attila this summer will embark on the About That Life 10-Year Anniversary Tour. The band will play its 2013 album "About That Life" in its entirety, along with fan favorites from the Attila catalog, on stages across the United States, Europe and the United Kingdom. Tickets will go on sale at... Continue Reading →
Attila goes clean on new single ‘Bite Your Tongue’
Atlanta metalcore act Attila has dropped the new single "Bite Your Tongue," featuring clean vocals from frontman Chris "Fronz" Fronzak on a large portion of the song for the first time in the band's history. Stream "Bite Your Tongue" here, and watching the accompanying visualizer below. "'Bite Your Tongue' is about standing up for yourself... Continue Reading →
2023 Blue Ridge Rock Festival: The lineup so far (Dec. 23)
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. Forty-three of 144 acts have been announced as of Dec. 23, 2022. The following bands have been announced since our last update (in alphabetical order): 10 Years... Continue Reading →
2022: Live Metal’s year in photos
Photos by Greg Maki
BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL PHOTOS: Attila – 09/08/22
Photos by Greg Maki
LIVE RECAP: Blue Ridge Rock Festival – Day 1 – 09/08/22
By Greg Maki Still a relatively young event, the Blue Ridge Rock Festival has grown quickly to become one of the biggest rock festivals in the United States. Hosted by a new venue in 2022, the Virginia International Raceway, the festival featured a massive lineup of more than 180 acts performing on six stages across... Continue Reading →
