By Greg Maki And just like that, we’ve come to the end of another year. And as always—if you know where to look and keep an open mind—2022 was filled with plenty of good to great releases in metal and hard rock. Here are the best of what made it to my ears in the... Continue Reading →
Suicide Silence releases new track and video ‘You Must Die’
Suicide Silence has released the new track and music video "You Must Die" via Century Media Records. The song, which is from the band’s forthcoming release, "Remember … You Must Die," is available on all digital platforms. “’You Must Die’ reminds us that time is merciless," the band said. "Every second the clock ticks we grow... 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 →
Blue Ridge Rock Festival reveals stage lineups
The Blue Ridge Rock Festival has released the lineups for each of its five stages for each day of the event. The festival will be held from Sept. 8 to 11, 2022, with a campground pre-party on Sept. 7, at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia, with headliners Slipknot, Ghost, Disturbed and Mudvayne. The lineup... Continue Reading →
Lamb of God shares video for ‘Omens’ title track
Watch and listen to “Omens,” the title track from Lamb of God’s forthcoming ninth album. The new single is available everywhere for download and streaming. “I think a lot of the messes human beings find ourselves in could be very easily prevented simply by paying attention to obvious repeating patterns, both in our personal lives and in a... Continue Reading →
Sold-out Inkcarceration festival draws 75,000
Closing out its most successful year to date, the sold-out 2022 edition of the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival, co-produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, welcomed 75,000 fans for three days of performances from 60 bands on multiple stages, as well as appearances by more than 60 tattoo artists. The three-day weekend, July 15 to 17, was held at the Ohio... Continue Reading →
Lamb of God releases ‘Nevermore,’ first single and video from upcoming album ‘Omens’
Lamb of God has released "Nevermore," the first single and video from its upcoming album "Omens" (Oct. 7, 2022, Epic Records; pre-order here.) Tickets and VIP packages are on sale today at https://www.lamb-of-god.com/tour/ for "The Omens Tour," featuring Lamb Of God and special guests Killswitch Engage, Baroness, Motionless in White, Spiritbox, Animals as Leaders, plus Suicide Silence and Fit for an Autopsy on different legs. The tour kicks off... 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 →
Lamb of God, Megadeth team up for new version of ‘Wake Up Dead’
Lamb of God joined forces with Dave Mustaine and the current members of Megadeth for a new version of "Wake Up Dead," the lead single from Megadeth's multiplatinum 1986 album "Peace Sells ... But Who's Buying?" Lamb of God vocalist D. Randall Blythe, guitarists Mark Morton and Willie Adler, bassist John Campbell and drummer Art Cruz recorded the song remotely and recruited the Megadeth frontman himself to feature guitar and... Continue Reading →
Louder Than Life to feature Nine Inch Nails, Slipknot, KISS, Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Louder Than Life festival will return Sept. 22 to 25, 2022, to the Highland Festival Grounds at KY Expo Center in Louisville with headliners Nine Inch Nails, Slipknot, KISS and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The festival, produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, will feature nearly 100 music artists across four full days. In addition to... Continue Reading →