Swiss heavy metal act Burning Witches have shared a new track taken from their forthcoming studio album "Inquisition," slated for release on Aug. 22, 2025, via Napalm Records (pre0rder here). Following the previously released album title track, "High Priestess of the Night" brings a mix of classic heavy metal riffs and hard rock grooves to the band’s signature... Continue Reading →
KK’s Priest--the heavy metal amalgamation of 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 the new song/video "Reap the Whirlwind" from its upcoming second album, "The Sinner Rides Again" (Sept. 29, 2023, Napalm Records; pre-order here). “'If you sow the wind,... Continue Reading →
With three out of four metalheads quarantined at home all over the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a few of our favorite artists have already put together "Quarantine Playlists." Listen to them below and check back for more, maybe even one of our own. Highlighted by classics from Exodus, Suicidal Tendencies and Carcass, Megadeth... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered what Amon Amarth's Johan Hegg would sound like on a ballad? No? Me neither. But what about on a modern day "Close My Eyes Forever?" Still no? Nevertheless, there's no longer the need to wonder because now we have our answer in the form of the new track from the legendary... Continue Reading →
Review by Jeff Maki —— It rarely happens anymore in my musical ventures, but "Conqueror's Oath" is an album I had to check out solely due to the cover. Look at it—just look at it! The "Warrior Queen" is straight out of the "Dungeons & Dragons" Players Handbook. I remember as a teenager paging through... Continue Reading →
On February 9th, Salt Lake City's traditional metal champions Visigoth will release their sophomore album, "Conqueror's Oath," via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of Conqueror's Oath, the new single "Outlive Them All" can be streamed now below: https://youtu.be/rvwxn1aVLgo To watch the video for the first single, "Warrior Queen", please visit: metalblade.com/Visigoth - where the... Continue Reading →
I was 14 years old when Iced Earth's "Night of the Stormrider" (1992) was released, my first introduction to this band that has since waved the flag of heavy metal with its 10 studio albums that followed. But "Incorruptible" may be its best yet. Guitarist and mastermind Jon Schaffer has assembled a powerhouse lineup, with... Continue Reading →
Released February 10, 2017, "The Grinding Wheel" is unbelievably the 18th album for New Jersey thrashers Overkill. The "Wrecking Crew" released one of its best in years. But really, have they ever released a bad album? Not that I can remember. For me, this one stands head to head with classics like "Under The Influence,"... Continue Reading →
