Lex Legion is a new band featuring four-fifths of the classic late-1980s King Diamond lineup—drummer Mikkey Dee (Motorhead, Scorpions), guitarists Pete Blakk and Andy La Rocque (Death), and bassist Hal Patino—with vocalist Nils K. Rue (Pagan's Mind). The band's self-titled debut album will be released in June 2026 via MNRK Music Group, with possible touring to... Continue Reading →
Decibel Books will release "Born Human: The Life and Music of Death's Chuck Schuldiner," the fully authorized biography of the death metal pioneer, offering a balanced and unprecedented look into his life and career, in November 2025. "Born Human," written by journalist David E. Gehlke ("The Scott Burns Sessions: A Life in Death Metal 1987-1997," "Turned... Continue Reading →
Death metal act Gruesome has shared the title track of its upcoming album "Silent Echoes." The band's first new full-length recording in seven years is set for release on June 6, 2025, via Relapse Records. “This tune should give you a good sense of what we’re doing in this new era of the band—it’s melodic,... Continue Reading →
Death metal band Gruesome will return with "Silent Echoes," its first new full-length recording in seven years, on June 6, 2025, via Relapse Records. Pre-order the album here, and watch the official music video for the new song "A Darkened Window" (directed by the Coin) below. “'A Darkened Window' was the perfect song to pair... Continue Reading →
New vinyl releases from Death, Linkin Park, Slaughter to Prevail and Turnstile are among the titles that will be available on 2023's Record Store Day Black Friday. The event will take place on the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 24, at independent record stores. Find participating stores here. Notable hard rock and metal releases for Black Friday... Continue Reading →
Hard rock and metal fans around the world know Michael Poulsen as the singer, guitarist and songwriter of the massively successful, genre-bending Volbeat. Eight albums, an ever-growing list of hit singles and packed arenas and stadiums across the globe have established the Danish band as one of the true giants in heavy music. But as... Continue Reading →
My pick of the week for the 2nd week of May, 2018 is "A Waste of Life" from Gruesome, a band that emulates Death's classic sound and evolution of albums with it's own. Less than four short years into their career, the death metal defenders of the old -- featuring current and former members of... Continue Reading →
Relapse is proud to announce our annual free label sampler featuring over 30 tracks by Obituary, Dying Fetus, Myrkur, Cloakroom, Death (Official) & many more! Fans who choose to pay will see 100% of proceeds donated to Rock to the Future, a non-profit organization that provides music education for Philadelphia’s underserved youth at no cost... Continue Reading →
One of the best debut albums of 2010 was the self-titled release from Charred Walls of the Damned, featuring drummer Richard Christy (Death, Iced Earth), vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens (Judas Priest, Iced Earth, Dio Disciples), bassist Steve DiGiorgio (Death, Testament, Iced Earth) and guitarist Jason Suecof (producer, All That Remains, Trivium, DevilDriver, Chimaira). Less than... Continue Reading →
