By Greg Maki Dating all the way back to Universal Studios’ classic Dracula and Frankenstein pictures, no movie genre has been more synonymous with sequels than horror. It’s fitting then that Ice Nine Kills has delivered a part two to its horror-based, breakthrough album, “The Silver Scream” (2018). Given the band’s steady upward trajectory throughout... Continue Reading →
Ice Nine Kills has dropped the fourth new track from its upcoming album "The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrowood," which will be available everywhere Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, via Fearless Records. The song is titled "Funeral Derangements" and is inspired by the Stephen King horror classic "Pet Sematary." The accompanying music video features horror... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki I don’t know why or how, but somehow Ice Nine Kills had eluded me for years. Certainly, I had heard the name and saw it growing in prominence over time. I took note of the horror influences and thought to myself, “That looks fun. Maybe I should check it out.” Surprisingly, the... Continue Reading →
Starset will release its fourth studio album, "Horizons," on Oct. 22, 2021, via Fearless Records. Pre-order the album here, and watch the music video for the first single, "Breach," below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWkbUMQ4-88&feature=youtu.be "HORIZONS" TRACK LISTING: "UNVEILING THE ARCHITECTURE""THE BREACH""OTHERWORLDLY""ICARUS""EARTHRISE""LEAVING THIS WORLD BEHIND""DEVOLUTION""ANNIHILATED LOVE""ALCHEMY""DISAPPEAR""ENDLESS ENDEAVOR""SYMBIOTIC""DREAMCATCHER""TUNNELVISION""INFECTED""SOMETHING WICKED" Starset has announced fall 2021 U.S. tour dates. Tickets and VIP upgrades are... Continue Reading →
Continuing to roll out its upcoming album "The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood" (Oct. 15, 2021, Fearless Records), slashercore outfit Ice Nine Kills has released the new song and video "Rainy Day." The track is inspired by the video game/movie franchise "Resident Evil," and the zombie-filled video features horror icon Bill Moseley ("The Devil's Rejects," "House of... Continue Reading →
Underoath has announced a 2022 headline tour across the United States and Canada. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will follow the release of the band’s seventh full-length, "Voyeurist," out on Jan, 14, 2022, via Fearless Records. Support from the tour will fromEvery Time I Die and the fast-rising Spiritbox. Fans can grab exclusive presale and VIP tickets now... 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 →
The Pretty Reckless will release its fourth album, "Death by Rock and Roll," on Feb. 12, 2020, via Fearless Records. Pre-orders are live here. A new single, "25," can be heard below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b-BiK-GX44&feature=emb_logo "'25' is an interesting song that came from a lot of different places," singer Taylor Momsen said. "It was the first song we recorded for the record in early 2019. I... Continue Reading →
New Fearless Records signing Kill the Lights, which features former members of Bullet for My Valentine and Throw the Fight, will release its debut album, "The Sinner," on Aug. 21, 2020, via Fearless Records. To celebrate the news, the band has shared the video for the new song "Through the Night," which can be seen below. "The song very personally hits home for me,"... Continue Reading →
Review by Greg Maki-----At some point in 2017, I Prevail singer Brian Burkheiser suffered a vocal injury serious enough that he questioned his future with the band, both during his recovery and a period of intense anxiety that followed. While I never would wish that on anyone, it seems to have been, at least in... Continue Reading →
