Lamb of God has delayed the release of its upcoming self-titled album, originally scheduled for May 8, to June 19, citing shipping delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The band released the following statement: “Regrettably, we have to announce that the release date for our upcoming self-titled album is being moved five weeks, to June... Continue Reading →
With just about the entire world under a lockdown and events and tours halted, just what have our favorite metal bands and artists been up to during quarantine? Find out inside!
Swiss folk-metallers, Eluveitie have launched their own "Corona Talk Campaign." Episode 1 features vocalist Fabienne Erni chatting it up with Lena Scissorhands of Infected Rain. No word from the band on how many episodes there will be but check it out. Eluveitie's latest album, "Ategnatos" was released April 5, 2019, while Infected Rain released "Endorphin"... Continue Reading →
After releasing their latest record, “Death Atlas” last year, Cattle Decapitation are now launching a video for “Bring Back The Plague.” Get ready...this one's a doozy! Cattle Decapitation's Travis Ryan (vocals) comments: "With the cancellation of our ironically titled 'Europandemic Tour' and social distancing recommendations set in place, we found ourselves with not much to... 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 →
With the coronavirus pandemic engulfing the world, times are tough for almost everyone and especially so for a touring rock band that just released a new album. That’s the predicament The Wild! finds itself in now, having unleashed its third release, “Still Believe in Rock and Roll” (review), on March 20, 2020, and being unable... Continue Reading →
The world is in the grip of a pandemic. The coronavirus has upended lives, business and entertainment around the globe. Who are we to turn to at a time like this? We suggest Lucifer—the band, that is. The multinational act, led by German singer Johanna Sadonis and Swedish multi-instrumentalist/songwriting partner Nicke Andersson, unleashed its third... Continue Reading →
Due to the restrictions on the size of gatherings to slow the spread of COVID-19, promoter Danny Wimmer Presents has officially canceled the Epicenter, Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple festivals, all of which were to take place in May. The festivals will not be rescheduled this year but will return in 2021, according to... Continue Reading →
It’s been nearly a year since Stitched Up Heart started releasing songs one by one from its second album, “Darkness.” The strategy, virtually unheard of in the world of rock music, has put the band in the news consistently for almost 12 months straight, embraced the streaming platform that has come to dominate all forms... Continue Reading →
