Light the Torch has shared the video for "Death of Me," from its latest album, "You Will Be the Death of Me" (review), released in 2021 via Nuclear Blast. "'Death of Me' is a song dedicated to that one single person or habit you can't shake," vocalist Howard Jones said. "A slow death hurts so much... 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 →
For Light the Torch, 2020 was to be filled with a new album and plenty of touring to support it. Those plans, of course, changed completely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Skip ahead to June 2021 and the band’s second album, “You Will Be the Death of Me” (Nuclear Blast Records; read Live Metal’s review)—following... Continue Reading →
Review by Greg Maki “More Than Dreaming” opens “You Will Be the Death of Me,” the second album by Light the Torch, with a heavier riff and rhythm than almost anything on 2018’s “Revival.” For a few seconds, you might be tempted to think the band is reaching back to its Devil You Know days,... Continue Reading →
Light the Torch has premiered a music video for the song "Let Me Fall Apart" from its upcoming album, "You Will Be the Death of Me" (June 25, 2021, Nuclear Blast). "I loved this song as soon as I heard it," vocalist Howard Jones said. "The music stuck in my head, so I knew I had... Continue Reading →
Light the Torch has shared the visualizer for its new song "More Than Dreaming," from its upcoming second album, "You Will Be the Death of Me" (June 25, 2021, Nuclear Blast Records; pre-order here). Pre-save the album and listen to "More Than Dreaming" here; watch the visualizer below. "I love starting the album with 'More... Continue Reading →
Light the Torch—vocalist Howard Jones (Killswitch Engage), guitarist Francesco Artusato (All Shall Perish) and bassist Ryan Wombacher (Bleeding Through)—will release its second album, "You Will Be the Death of Me," on June 25, 2021, via Nuclear Blast. Pre-order it here. The band also has dropped the video for the first track, "Wilting in the Light," which was directed by Ramon Boutviseth in Los Angeles. Watch the... Continue Reading →
Light the Torch isn’t technically a new band, but it feels like it is. Featuring vocalist Howard Jones (ex-Killswitch Engage), guitarist Francesco Artusato (ex-All Shall Perish) and bassist Ryan Wombacher (Bleeding Through), the band began its existence as Devil You Know. After releasing two albums in two years—”The Beauty of Destruction” (2014) and “They Bleed... Continue Reading →
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Review by Greg Maki ----- Light the Torch is a new name, but its latest release, “Revival,” isn’t quite a debut. The band formerly known as Devil You Know released two albums—”The Beauty of Destruction” (2014) and “They Bleed Red” (2015)—before legal issues with a former drummer resulted in the name change. Given the turmoil... Continue Reading →
