The Acacia Strain has announced three record release shows in honor of its new album, "Step into the Light," due out May 12, 2023, via Rise Records. Pre-order the album, which was produced by Randy Leboeuf (Every Time I Die, Lorna Shore, Bad Omens), here. The lineup for the record release shows includes Escuela Grind, Vomit... Continue Reading →
2023 Blue Ridge Rock Festival: The lineup so far (Jan. 13)
The Blue Ridge Rock Festival, set for Sept. 7 to 10, 2023 at the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia, is releasing its 2023 lineup one act a time. Sixty-three of 144 acts have been announced as of Jan. 13, 2023. The following bands have been announced since our last update (in alphabetical order): The Black... Continue Reading →
2022: Live Metal’s year in photos
Photos by Greg Maki
Fit for an Autopsy, Full of Hell, The Acacia Strain announce 2023 co-headline tour
Fit for an Autopsy, Full of Hell and The Acacia Strain will hit the road in March 23 on a co-headline tour with special guest Primitive Man. The tour will kick off March 8 in Brooklyn, New York, and run through April 1 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Tickets are available here. Tour dates: 3/8 — Brooklyn, NY —... Continue Reading →
BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL PHOTOS: Fit for an Autopsy – 09/09/22
Photos by Greg Maki
LIVE RECAP: Blue Ridge Rock Festival – Day 2 – 09/09/22
By Greg Maki Still a relatively young event, the Blue Ridge Rock Festival has grown quickly to become one of the biggest rock festivals in the United States. Hosted by a new venue in 2022, the Virginia International Raceway, the festival featured a massive lineup of more than 180 acts performing on six stages across four full days... Continue Reading →
Fit for an Autopsy covers Lamb of God’s ‘Walk with Me in Hell’
New Jersey six-piece Fit for an Autopsy has shared the video for its cover of Lamb of God's "Walk with Me in Hell." Watch it below. "When we started this band, Lamb of God was one of our collective inspirations as to what we hoped FFAA could become one day," the band said. "Uncompromising DIY work... Continue Reading →
In Flames re-signs with Nuclear Blast, releases video for single ‘State of Slow Decay’
Swedish metal band In Flames has re-signed with Nuclear Blast, extending their partnership on a worldwide level. Marcus Hammer, the managing director of Nuclear Blast, said: "We are extremely happy to welcome In Flames back into the NBR family on a worldwide basis. Here's the message to the metal world: A new metal masterpiece is about to drop and... Continue Reading →
Lamb of God to release new album ‘Omens’ on Oct. 7, first single ‘Nevermore’ coming June 10
Lamb of God will release its new album "Omens," on Oct. 7, 2022, via Epic Records, with the first single, "Nevermore," arriving Friday, June 10. The "Omens" album pre-order is live at Lamb-Of-God.com, with several exclusive items, including a signed colored vinyl variant, shirt, hoodie and signed CDs with an alternate color cover. All physical CD and vinyl releases will include a free access code to watch... Continue Reading →
Blue Ridge Rock Festival: The lineup so far (March 4)
The Blue Ridge Rock Festival, set for Sept. 8 to 11 at the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia, is releasing its 2022 lineup one act a time. Forty-one of a reported 171 acts have been announced as of the afternoon of March 4. On social media, festival organizers have said there will be 12... Continue Reading →