Detroit-based crossover death thrashers Plague Years will return to the stage late this summer, beginning with an appearance at Heavy Hell II Fest in Indianapolis, Indiana, alongside Fister, Sanguisugabogg, The Lion’s Daughter and more. In September, the band will play this year’s edition of Full Terror Assault with a lineup that includes Exodus, Misery Index, M.O.D., Devourment... Continue Reading →
Black Label Society shares reworked version of ‘House of Doom’
Black Label Society has premiered a music video for "House of Doom," the latest in a new series of videos from the "None More Black" box set, available now via Entertainment One (eOne). "House of Doom” is a ballad reworking by Zakk Wylde and company of the original track taken from the BLS album "Hangover Music... Continue Reading →
Black Label Society debuts ‘Heart of Darkness’ video
Black Label Society has shared a music video for "Heart of Darkness" in continued celebration of its "None More Black" box set, available now via Entertainment One (eOne). The song originally is from the band's ninth studio album, "Catacombs of the Black Vatican" (2014), now remastered and reissued as a double LP in the career-spanning box set... Continue Reading →
Limited-edition vinyl repressing of Crowbar’s ‘Time Heals Nothing’ LP now available
Entertainment One (eOne) has released a limited-edition vinyl repressing of "Time Heals Nothing," the third full-length from NOLA sludge masters Crowbar. Last year, eOne issued a 25th anniversary pressing of "Time Heals Nothing." Limited to 300 copies, the record sold out in 24 hours. The new edition is limited to 1,000 copies--split between the United States and EU/UK... Continue Reading →
Pop Evil to release ‘Versatile’ new album on May 21
Pop Evil will release "Versatile," its sixth album, on May 21, 2021, via Entertainment One (eOne). The band also has debuted a new single, "Set Me Free," which can be heard below. “We are very excited to announce our sixth studio album is being released May 21,” the band said in a joint statement. “‘Versatile’ is... Continue Reading →
Crowbar livestream concert set for Feb. 20
NOLA sludge masters Crowbar will present a livestream concert at 4 p.m. ESP Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, with on-demand replays through Feb. 22. The multi-camera event will feature an updated setlist of Crowbar bruisers and serve as a precursor to the band's as-yet-untitled full-length album set for release later this year via Entertainment One (eOne)... Continue Reading →
Ace Frehley to release ‘Origins Vol. 2’ on Sept. 18
Founding KISS guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Ace Frehley will release "Origins Vol. 2," his second collection of 11 rock 'n' roll covers, on Sept. 18, 2020. He also has premiered the first single, a cover of Deep Purple's 1972 hit "Space Truckin'," available now on all streaming platforms and as an official music... Continue Reading →
Avatar shares ‘God of Sick Dreams’ single
Avatar has shared its latest single, “God of Sick Dreams,” with an accompanying visualizer from its upcoming full-length, "Hunter Gatherer," due Aug. 7, 2020, via Entertainment One (eOne). The song follows lead single “Silence in the Age of Apes,” which passed 100,000 views in under 24 hours and has gathered 1 million plays since its release. "Hunter Gatherer" is now available... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: The Wild! – ‘Still Believe in Rock and Roll’
Review by Greg Maki-----“Still Believe in Rock and Roll,” the third release from Canadian band The Wild!, is a blistering battle cry, a giant fist in the air, a celebration of something that, for those of us who have pledged our allegiance to it, is so much more than music. The members of The Wild!—vocalist/guitarist... Continue Reading →
The Wild! returns with 'Still Believe in Rock and Roll'
West Coast Canadian rockers The Wild! have returned with a new full-length album, "Still Believe in Rock and Roll," out now via Entertainment One. Listen to the track "King of This Town" below, and buy/stream the album here. “In a time where our genre has never seemed more lost, we stay the course,” said lead vocalist and guitarist Dylan Villain. “Some of... Continue Reading →