Ghøstkid had the misfortune of emerging in 2020 in the midst of a global pandemic. Unable to play live shows for two years to support its self-titled debut, band mastermind Sebastian “Sushi” Biesler, formerly of German “electronicore” act Electric Callboy (when it still was known as Eskimo Callboy), fell into a bit of funk that... Continue Reading →
Canadian metal band Unleash the Archers will issue its sixth studio release, "Phantoma," an AI-inspired concept album, on May 10, 2024, via Napalm Records. It follows the band's breakout 2020 album, "Abyss," which won the Juno Award for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year after debuting at number 1 on the U.S. Current Hard Music and Top... Continue Reading →
Symphonic metal band Ad Infinitum will release its third studio album, "Chapter III: Downfall," on March 31, 2023, via Napalm Records and has shared the new single and video "Upside Down." Pre-order the new album here. “As we hit the road for our European tour with Amaranthe, Beyond the Black and Butcher Babies," the band... Continue Reading →
Machine Head has released the new track "Unhallowed, " along with an accompanying video shot live from the band's Electric Happy Hour series. Stream the new track here and watch the live video below. The song is from the band’s 10th studio album, "Of Kingdom and Crown," which will be released on Aug. 26, 2022, via Nuclear Blast/Imperium Recordings. Pre-orders available... Continue Reading →
Machine Head will released its 10th studio album, "Of Kingdom and Crown," on Aug. 26, 2022, via Nuclear Blast x Imperium Recordings. The first video from the album, "Choke on the Ashes of Your Hate," can be seen below. Pre-order the album here, and pre-save here. "Of Kingdom and Crown" is a 13-track concept album... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki Once you reach a certain age, it almost becomes a pastime to complain about the current popular culture, especially music, and insist that the only entertainment worth your time is what you grew up with. I feel sorry for anyone who thinks that way. There’s so much good, even great, entertainment being... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki You’re forgiven if you thought “The Phantom Tomorrow,” the sixth studio album from Black Veil Brides, had been out for quite some time. After all, the lead single “Scarlet Cross” debuted nearly a year ago, and following what feels like about 6 million plays on Octane later, I don’t know if there’s... Continue Reading →
Swedish metal band Sabaton will release its ninth full-length album, "The Great War," on July 19 through Nuclear Blast Records. The record, which will be released in time for the band's 20th anniversary, will be a concept album covering stories from the First World War. Pre-orders will start April 19, so watch for limited and... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki — Released Oct. 26, 1999 (Elektra) — A ticking metronome. A voice. Soft, comforting, yet firm, in control. “Close your eyes and begin to relax.” A hypnotherapist. He puts his subject under, leads him back through time to find a girl waiting for him. And so begins Dream Theater’s concept album, “Metropolis... Continue Reading →
Tremonti has released a music video for the latest single from the band’s Napalm Records release, "A Dying Machine." The video was filmed at a recent sold-out show in the U.K. To coincide with the release of the new single, Tremonti is heading out on tour again. The band will be special guests on the upcoming Sevendust... Continue Reading →
