After decades as a recording and touring artist, and 19 albums to his name, Kirk Windstein still finds his inspiration from the pursuit of the almighty riff. And through his work with his signature band Crowbar, the “supergroups” Down and Kingdom of Sorrow, and his 2020 solo album “Dream in Motion,” Windstein has put a... Continue Reading →
The upcoming Louder Than Life Festival, set for Sept. 23 to 26, 2021, in Louisville, Kentucky, will require attendees to have proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the first day of entry. The promoter, Danny Wimmer Presents, released the following press release: "At the upcoming Louder Than Life festival, safety is... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki It’s been a long road, but hope is on the horizon. The light at the end of the tunnel is strong enough that we could shine it into the air on a moonlit night and use it to summon Batman. With COVID-19 numbers declining in the United States and a number of... Continue Reading →
Sumo Cyco, a Canadian band that formed in 2011, was a fiercely independent act for nearly a decade before signing with Napalm Records in early 2020. But even with label support, its strong DIY work ethic has remained, as has its commitment to tossing aside all notions of genre and expectations. The band fearlessly blends... Continue Reading →
Corey Taylor, best known as the frontman of Slipknot and Stone Sour, has announced the details of his upcoming "CMFTour," a 19-date run kicking off on May 18, 2021, in Tempe, Arizona. Taylor and his band will perform for socially distanced fans following all state-recommended health guidelines. Pre-sale tickets are available now, with all remaining... Continue Reading →
Steel Panther has postponed its upcoming "Gobblefest" livestream due to the new stay-at-home order in Los Angeles. All tickets will be valid when the event is rescheduled, and more information will be shared when available. To give fans around the globe something to enjoy, the band has released a reworked version of its song “Fuck... Continue Reading →
Every holiday season, August Burns Red— JB Brubaker (lead guitar), Brent Rambler (rhythm guitar), Matt Greiner (drums), Jake Luhrs (lead vocals) and Dustin Davidson (bass)—celebrates the most wonderful time of the year by offering up metallic takes on Christmas classics. This year, the band is taking on pop icon Mariah Carey. The Lancaster, Pennsylvania, quintet has delivered an instrumental rendition of a modern holiday smash—Mariah Carey's beloved "All... Continue Reading →
Approaching two decades as a band, Black Stone Cherry was recording its seventh studio album just as the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States and the world was going into lockdown. With no touring in sight, the band chose not to delay its release, and “The Human Condition” will be available everywhere on October 30,... Continue Reading →
More than a quarter century after forming, Sevendust is as strong as ever. With all five original members still on board, the band is gearing up to release its 13th studio album, “Blood & Stone,” on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, via Rise Records. The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has placed any touring plans on hold at... Continue Reading →
Ukrainian metal band Jinjer has kept busy during the pandemic and now has released a new video for "The Prophecy," the sixth single from its latest album, 2019's "Macro." The band also plans to make videos for the remaining three songs on the record. Bassist Eugene Abdukhanov said: "When we wrote 'The Prophecy' in 2019, little did... Continue Reading →
