It’s safe to say that thrash metal is alive and well in 2023, with a number of veteran and younger acts making waves in the subgenre. Richmond, Virginia’s Enforced is foremost among the latter. Its third album, “War Remains” (Century Media), has drawn universal acclaim—including from Live Metal—and the band is set to hit the... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki Is it too early—May 10 as I write this—to declare an album of the year? Surely, it is, but that’s how strong the reaction in me is to hearing “War Remains,” the third long-player from Richmond, Virginia’s Enforced. LP is a bit of a misnomer here, as the record clocks in at... Continue Reading →
Richmond, Virginia, thrash metal band Enforced has released a video for the title track of its new album, "War Remains," out now via Century Media Records. Watch the video, directed by Dan Wagner, below. "The song 'War Remains' stresses the complimentary nature of war alongside peace, rather than two opposing sides of a spectrum," vocalist... Continue Reading →
Enforced will release its third full-length, "War Remains" (described in a press release as "32 minutes of aggressive, no-frills thrash"), on April 28, 2023, via Century Media Records. The new single "Ultra-Violence" can be heard below. "'War Remains' is a scathing perception of the modern crumbling world," vocalist Knox Colby said. "Humanity seems imprisoned by its violent and chaotic nature;... Continue Reading →
Italian metal band Lacuna Coil has announced its return to the United States in 2023 with a West Coast tour featuring The Birthday Massacre, Blind Channel and Edge of Paradise as openers. This trek will follow an East Coast run in fall 2022 with Butcher Babies, Uncured and Lions at the Gate, in support of Lacuna Coil's recent "Comalies XX" release. Vocalist Cristina Scabbia said: "USA... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki As I’ve stated in previous reviews, I’ve never been much of a death metal guy. I’ve also never been the biggest fan of hardcore. Put two and two together, and you probably can figure out that deathcore isn’t exactly my favorite subgenre of heavy music. Maybe that’s because, as far as I... Continue Reading →
Deathcore band Lorna Shore has released a video for "Pain Remains III: In a Sea of Fire," concluding a trilogy of songs from its new album, "Pain Remains" (Oct. 14, 2022, Century Media Records; order, stream or save here). "The Pain Trilogy" is a three-part tale focusing on the stages of grief and vulnerability, exemplifying... Continue Reading →
Deathcore band Lorna Shore has released the new single and age-rated video "Pain Remains II: After All I've Done, I'll Disappear," from its upcoming album "Pain Remains" (Oct. 14, 2022, Century Media Records). "'The Pain Trilogy' is a three-part tale focusing on the stages of grief and vulnerability and exemplifying it through a love story,"... Continue Reading →
Lorna Shore has shared the new single/video "Pain Remains I: Dancing Like Flames" from its upcoming album "Pain Remains" (Oct. 14, 2022, Century Media Records). Stream the song here, and watch the video, directed by David Brodsky, below. "The 'Pain Trilogy' is a three-part tale focusing on the stages of grief and vulnerability and exemplifying... Continue Reading →
Suicide Silence has released the new track and music video "You Must Die" via Century Media Records. The song, which is from the band’s forthcoming release, "Remember … You Must Die," is available on all digital platforms. “’You Must Die’ reminds us that time is merciless," the band said. "Every second the clock ticks we grow... Continue Reading →
