West Coast crossover faction Dead Heat has shared a music video for "The Order" from its new album "Process of Elimination," out now via Metal Blade Records. “‘The Order’ is about knowing your place in line when it comes to things," vocalist Chris Ramos said. "Just because you’re given something, doesn’t mean you always earn it... Continue Reading →
Fugitive—the Forth Worth, Texas, band featuring guitarist Blake Ibanez and vocalist Seth Gilmore, who have been pulling double duty playing shows with the reactivated Power Trip since 2024—has signed to Blue Grape Music and released the new song "Spheres of Virulence." Produced by Ibanez and mixed by Tom Dalgety, the track is the first taste... Continue Reading →
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Southampton hardcore/thrash quintet Grove Street will release its debut album, "The Path to Righteousness," on Sept. 29, 2023, via UNFD, and has shared the record's title track. Pre-order the album here, and watch the video for "The Path to Righteousness" below. "'The Path to Righteousness' represents and explores escapism and the importance of having outlets or vices to... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki Is it too early—May 10 as I write this—to declare an album of the year? Surely, it is, but that’s how strong the reaction in me is to hearing “War Remains,” the third long-player from Richmond, Virginia’s Enforced. LP is a bit of a misnomer here, as the record clocks in at... Continue Reading →
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Texas metal quintet Power Trip has surprised with a new release, issuing a new live album. "Live in Seattle 05.28.18" was released through Dark Operative and is streaming in its entirety on all digital platforms. "Live in Seattle 05.28.18" was recorded at Neumos while Power Trip was on an extensive tour with Sheer Mag, Red Death and Fury. It has been mixed... Continue Reading →
Following its digital release earlier this year, Dark Operative will release the vinyl version of Power Trip's "Opening Fire: 2008-2014" on Friday, Dec. 7. A collection of the band's earliest non-LP output, the compilation documents Power Trip's self-titled 7", the "This World" single from "The Extermination Vol: II" LP compilation on Flatspot Records, the "Hammer... Continue Reading →
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