Spiritbox's "Eternal Blue" (read Live Metal's review), one of the most anticipated debuts in recent years, was released on Sept. 17, 2021, and has stormed charts around the world in its first week. The album landed at number 13 on Billboard Top 200, hitting number one on the Rock, Hard Rock and Vinyl charts, number... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki Here’s a situation music critics of years past never had to deal with: reviewing an album when nearly half of it already has been set loose into the world prior to the full release. Spiritbox started rolling out singles from what would become the full-length “Eternal Blue” in July 2020, when “Holy... Continue Reading →
Spiritbox has unveiled a new track titled "Hurt You," from their highly anticipated debut album, "Eternal Blue," set for release on Sept. 17, 2021, on Rise Records. The band also has released a music video for the song, which can be watched below. Find "Hurt You" on streaming platforms here. "'Hurt You' is a song that was written... Continue Reading →
Crown the Empire has dropped the new track "In Another Life," featuring guest vocal performance from Courtney LaPlante of Spiritbox. The song release is accompanied by an official music video, which can be seen below. Find "In Another Life" on your streaming platform of choice here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aGySSfiY9w Speaking on the inspiration for the song, vocalist Andy Leo said: "In Another Life"... Continue Reading →
Spiritbox, one of 2021's fastest rising bands, has released "Constance (Acoustic)," a new version of its 2020 hit "Constance." This reimagining was recorded in a church with accompaniment from a string trio earlier this year in conjunction with The Grammy Museum COLLECTION:live #spotlightsaturdays in partnership with BMG. "Constance (Acoustic)" is available on all streaming platforms here. The accompanying visualizer... Continue Reading →
More and more, festivals are becoming the driving force for touring rock and metal bands. While obviously there were none in 2020, festivals are returning in force in 2021, mostly in late summer and early fall. Headliners and co-headliners include such heavy hitters as Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, Slipknot, Rob Zombie, the original Misfits, Korn,... Continue Reading →
Australian metal band Make Them Suffer has dropped the video for the new song "Contraband," featuring guest vocals from Spiritbox's Courtney LaPlante. It marks the first time the band has recruited a guest for one of its songs. "'Contraband' came together centered around one of the riffs in the song that we'd aptly named the 'floppy fingers' riff," vocalist Sean... Continue Reading →
Candian metal outfit Spiritbox will release its long-awaited debut album, "Eternal Blue," on Sept. 17, 2021, via Rise Records. Pre-orders are available here. The band also has premiered a new single, "Secret Garden," which is available on all streaming platforms. The official music video can be seen below. “We are very anxious to release our... Continue Reading →
Canadian metal outfit--and one of this year's hottest breakout bands--Spritbox has released the new song "Circle with Me" on Rise Records. It is accompanied by a music video directed by Orie McGinness, that compliments the lyrical theme of the song with a constantly revolving shot around the band as it performs. Listen to "Circle with Me" here and watch the... Continue Reading →
Spiritbox vocalist Courtney LaPlante is launching a new podcast titled "Good for a Girl." She will be joined by an variety of female and nonbinary guests from all factions of the music industry as they discuss their personal experiences of gender inequality that influenced and shaped her them as they navigated their way along their career... Continue Reading →
