Lamb of God has released “Parasocial Christ," a three-minute assault that once again pairs the Richmond, Virginia, metal titans with longtime producer Josh Wilbur. The standalone single follows “Sepsis,” which has dominated the U.S. metal charts for the past two weeks. The song arrives alongside a stark, desaturated video directed by Jon Vulpine, whose visual style mirrors... Continue Reading →
New Zealand modern groove metal trio Alien Weaponry has shared one of the most aggressive, death metal-leaning songs from its upcoming third album, "Te Rā." The song, 'Taniwha," features a heavy-hitting contribution from longtime supporter and metal icon Randy Blythe of Lamb of God. "Te Rā" will be released Friday, March 28, 2025, via Napalm Records.... Continue Reading →
Code Orange guitarist/vocalist Reba Meyers has released her debut solo single, “Certain Uncertainty," accompanied by a self-shot video directed by Greg Puciato (Better Lovers/The Black Queen). “I’m finding that I have the space only now in my life to have a bird’s eye view on my adolescence, and that perspective and current time of growth... Continue Reading →
Former Slayer guitarist Kerry King will release his debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise," on May 17, 2024, via Reigning Phoenix Music. The record's first single, "Idle Hands," is out now. “If you’ve ever liked any Slayer throughout any part of our history, there’s something on this record that you’ll get into, be it... Continue Reading →
Progressive metalcore outfit Oni has kicked off a new chapter with the release of the new single "The Lie" via Ironshore Records. The track marks the first new music from Jake Oni, Oni's frontman and creative mastermind, since the band's 2019 single "Alone" and 2016 debut album "Ironshore" (Metal Blade). The new song was co-produced by Jake's musical ally and good... Continue Reading →
For a band still so young—the core trio of vocalist/guitarist Matt Heafy, guitarist Corey Beaulieu and bassist Paolo Gregoletto are all in their mid-30s, and drummer Alex Bent still is on the other side of 30—Trivium has released an impressive—and extensive—body of work over the past two decades. The Florida-based band’s ninth album, “What the... Continue Reading →
Review by Greg Maki-----Why Trivium isn’t one of the biggest metal bands in the world forever will be a mystery to me. Since breaking through with its second album, “Ascendancy,” in 2005, the Florida-based act consistently has released good to great albums, refusing to be hemmed in by subgenres and unafraid to make relatively drastic... Continue Reading →
Review by Jeff Maki ----- What a time it must be to be Max Cavalera. He reunited with his brother Iggor years ago in Cavalera Conspiracy and has released some killer studio albums, including the most recent, the old-school-Sepultura-influenced "Psychosis" (review). The Brazilian tribesman are touring under the moniker of "Beneath Arise," performing—you guessed it.... Continue Reading →
Led by the legendary, Max Cavalera, metal icons Soulfly are set to release their devastating new album "Ritual," on October 19 via Nuclear Blast. In March of 2018, we talked with Max about the upcoming Soulfly record and he had this to say: It’s a strange record—really classic sounding on one hand but crazy on... Continue Reading →
See the Butcher Babies and you’ll be drawn in by their dynamic frontwomen, Heidi Shepherd and Carla Harvey. But it’s their blend of a number of different styles of metal that will hook you. This summer, on their highest-profile tour to date, the Butcher Babies emerged as one of the breakout bands from the Rockstar... Continue Reading →
