Swedish extreme metal band Arch Enemy has shared the new single "To the Last Breath" featuring new vocalist Lauren Hart (ex-Once Human). Hart replaces Alissa White-Gluz, who fronted Arch Enemy from 2014 to 2025, and left with plans to launch a solo career. Michael Amott, guitarist and founder of Arch Enemy, said: "Connecting with Lauren has... Continue Reading →
Once Human, fresh off its U.S. tour with Cradle of Filth, has released the new single/video "Cold Arrival." It's the third single from the band's upcoming new album, "Scar Weaver" (Feb. 11, 2022, earMUSIC). "In the beginning of the pandemic, we as a band lost someone very near and dear to us," guitarist Max Karon... Continue Reading →
Once Human has released "Only in Death," the second single from its upcoming album, "Scar Weaver," which will be released on Feb. 11, 2022, via EAR Music. Watch the official music video below. Download/stream the single at https://oncehuman.lnk.to/OnlyInDeath. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1VbPOHMFFY "This is my most personal song on the new album,” vocalist Lauren Hart said. “It meant so much to... Continue Reading →
Once Human, the band founded by ex-Machine Head guitarist Logan Mader and vocalist Lauren Hart, has debuted the music video for its new song "Deadlock," featuring Machine Head's Robb Flynn. The track is from the band's upcoming third album, "Scar Weaver," which is set for release on Feb. 11, 2022. Discussing Flynn's participation on "Deadlock,"... Continue Reading →
Symphonic metal band Kamelot will return with its newest offering, the live album/DVD/Blu-ray "I Am the Empire - Live from the 013," on Aug. 14, 2020, via Napalm Records. The set captures a performance at the 013 in Tilburg, Netherlands. Now, the band has released a live video of the show’s opening song, “Phantom Divine (Shadow Empire)."... Continue Reading →
Following the first leg of a massive World Tour in North America during April and May, it is now time kick off the next leg and bring "The Shadow Theory overseas!" Kamelot is returning to Europe for their biggest headliner tour to date. Special guests on the tour include Leaves' Eyes, Visions of Atlantis, Dynazty... Continue Reading →
Once Human will release its first live album, "Stage of Evolution," on Sept. 28 via ear MUSIC. Listen to the first single, "Flock of Flesh," below. Pre-order the album here and get "Flock of Flesh" as an instant grat track. Having made waves with its 2015 debut, "The Life I Remember," Once Human has progressed beyond... Continue Reading →
Check out my pick of the week for the first week of May 2018, Once Human's "Dark Matter." Once Human is an American melodic death metal band from Los Angeles, California founded in 2014 by music producer and former Machine Head/Soulfly guitarist Logan Mader. On September 4, 2015, the band released its debut album "The Life... Continue Reading →
LIVE PHOTOS: Kamelot, Delain, Battlebeast ----- Review by Jeff Maki ----- During March and April of 2018, we have provided in-depth coverage of symphonic metallers Kamelot. From an early review of its new album, "The Shadow Theory" (read here), to our exclusive interview with frontman, Tommy Karevik (read that here), to videos, tour dates and more, we've been... Continue Reading →
Kamelot is one of metal's most unique, influential and prestigious acts that blends symphonic metal, prog, power metal and world music, so it comes as little surprise that the whole metal world is holding its breath in anticipation of "The Shadow Theory" (April 6, Napalm Records). The band has already unveiled the first track "RavenLight"... Continue Reading →
