Ether Coven has shared the music video for “Consequences of Self (Let the Nails Carve Our Names in Rust),” which features guest vocals from Howard Jones (Light the Torch, Blood Has Been Shed, ex- Killswitch Engage), as well as Andy Nelson (Weekend Nachos) and Anthony Crupi (Pain Ritual). The song is the closing track of Ether Coven's new album, "The Relationship Between... Continue Reading →
Light the Torch has dropped the video for "Become the Martyr." Watch it below. "Not all relationships end with friends going separate ways," vocalist Howard Jones said about the song's meaning. "Sometimes, peace can be found in taking all the blame." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCCK9-buoEk&feature=youtu.be The song appears on the band's latest album, "You Will Be the Death of... Continue Reading →
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. Ninety-eight of a reported 171 acts have been announced as of March 25. On social media, festival organizers have said there will be 12 reunions, seven “special... Continue Reading →
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 →
Phoenix, Arizona, trio Eyes Set to Kill has debuted a new music video for the single “Face the Rain,” celebrating the release of its new EP, "Damna" (Revival Recordings). The track and video co-star Howard Jones (Light the Torch, Killswitch Engage). “We are so excited to share our music video for 'Face the Rain,'” said vocalist/guitarist and founding member Alexia Rodriguez.... Continue Reading →
Crobot and Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group will release the band’s "Rat Child" EP as a limited edition etched vinyl LP for Record Store Day Black Friday on Nov. 26, 2021. All four songs are on side A of the green vinyl, while the B-side features an etching. A poster also is included with each of... 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 →
