After more than two years away from the stage and an extensive global search, long-running hard rock band Skid Row has named Justin Sargent as its new lead singer, ushering in a new era as the band celebrates its 40th anniversary. And in a fitting twist of fate, after searching around the world, Skid Row found... Continue Reading →
Mudvayne and Hellyeah vocalist Chad Gray is showing a little bit of a softer side with his newly released cover of "Beautiful," the 2002 Christina Aguilera hit written by Linda Perry. "The song 'Beautiful' is a song about self-acceptance, finding your inner beauty, and overcoming insecurity," Gray said. "I have struggled my entire life with all... Continue Reading →
Dark Divine has released its first ever cover. The metalcore band's version of Fleetwood Mac's "Rhiannon," out via Thriller Records, is streaming everywhere, and a visualizer can be seen below. "This cover was a desire that I had kept in my back pocket for almost as long as the band has existed," vocalist Anthony Martinez said. “It... Continue Reading →
Blood of the Earth has released a brooding new take on Ministry's “Filth Pig,” the second single from its forthcoming EP, "Beneath a Sky That Breaks," arriving independently on Oct. 23, 2026. Originally released as the title track of Ministry's 1996 album, “Filth Pig” takes on an even heavier form in the hands of Blood... Continue Reading →
In honor of the late Dolly Parton, Bad Wolves will release a cover of her 1973 hit "Jolene" on Aug. 31, 2026. Bad Wolves had recorded their version of the classic song just weeks ago, and according to the band, Parton was planning to contribute vocals for it. Bad Wolves drummer and founder John Boecklin said: "Our... Continue Reading →
Former I Prevail singer Brian Burkheiser has launched his new project, Scatterbrain, with a cover of Taylor Swift's "Look What You Made Me Do." Burkheiser was a founding member of I Prevail in 2013. The band first gained notice a year later with a cover of Swift's "Blank Space" and went on to release three... Continue Reading →
Continuing its tradition of covering some of its favorite and most influential tracks featuring members of the original band, Heaven Shall Burn has released "Numbered Days" featuring Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage. Watch the visualizer accompanying the celebration of the friendship between the bands below. "Killswitch Engage are THE metalcore band!" Heaven Shall Burn said. "When we heard 'Numbered... Continue Reading →
The Dead Daisies will release a blues album titled "Lookin' for Trouble" on May 30, 2025, via Fame Records. Find pre-order links here. The first single, a cover of Robert Johnson's "Crossroads," is available for streaming, and a music video can be seen below. The band recorded "Lookin' for Trouble" during the same sessions that... Continue Reading →
The Pretty Wild, described as playing "metaphysical metalcore," has unleashed the new song "Button Eyes," with an official music video to come, via its new label home, Sumerian Records. The sister duo previously released "sLeepwALkeR," which has surpassed 5.6 million Spotify streams and totaled 381,000 views on YouTube to date. Most recently, The Pretty Wild joined forces with Kittie and Diamante to... Continue Reading →
Corey Taylor and Bad Omens have collaborated on a cover of the Kansas classic "Dust in the Wind" for the official motion picture soundtrack of "Queen of the Ring," releasing March 7, 2025, via Sumerian Records. Listen to the song here or below. Pre-order tickets to see "Queen of the Ring" when it opens in... Continue Reading →
