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 shares visualizer for new song ‘More Than Dreaming’
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 →
Crobot releases ‘Kiss It Goodbye’ featuring Howard Jones
Crobot has released a music video for its new song "Kiss It Goodbye," featuring Howard Jones (Light the Torch, ex-Killswitch Engage). The track is from the band's upcoming EP "Rat Child" (June 18, 2021, Mascot Records). Singer Brandon Yeagley said: “‘Kiss It Goodbye’ is a complete full-circle moment for us. We’ve idolized Howard Jones’ ability to... Continue Reading →
Light the Torch sets June 25 release for new album ‘You Will Be the Death of Me’
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 to open for Killswitch Engage on 2020 tour
Killswitch Engage has announced that Light the Torch will serve as the opening act on its upcoming spring 2020 headline tour. As fans are well aware, Light the Torch features frontman Howard Jones, who served as KsE's singer from 2002 through 2012. "We are excited to bring out Light the Torch, first of all, because they are a killer... Continue Reading →
Mark Morton releases ‘Cross Off’ music video
Mark Morton, the guitarist of Lamb of God, has released the video for the top 10 track "Cross Off," featuring Chester Bennington. Watch it below. The song comes from "Anesthetic," Morton's debut solo album, which was released March 1 via WPP Records/Spinefarm. The "Cross Off" video, directed by Roboshobo, includes performance footage of Mark Morton with... Continue Reading →
Mark Morton releases new song featuring Myles Kennedy
Lamb of God guitarist Mark Morton has released the song "Save Defiance." The track features vocalist Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge and Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators fame, with Alice in Chains' Mike Inez on bass and Korn's Ray Luzier on drums. The song comes from Morton's debut solo release, "Anesthetic," which will be released March 1 on WPP/Spinefarm Records. "Myles was our... Continue Reading →
Mark Morton, Light the Torch announce co-headline tour
Light the Torch and Mark Morton will embark on a co-headline tour this spring. Moon Tooth also will appear. Get tickets and VIP packages here. Morton, the guitarist of Lamb of God, will release his debut solo album, "Anesthetic "(WPP/Spinefarm) ,on March 1, while Light the Torch continue to support its latest release "Revival," out now via Nuclear Blast. "We are beyond excited to hit the... Continue Reading →
Epicenter announces lineup additions
Epicenter—the new three-day destination music experience from independent U.S. music festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents—will host a reunion of Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine from "That Metal Show" for two on-stage performances during the May 10, 11 and 12 festival at the newly created Rockingham Festival Grounds in Richmond County, North Carolina. In... Continue Reading →
From the tabletop to the movies: Greg’s top 10 of 2018
By Greg Maki-----Everyone is welcome to have an opinion, but with respect, anyone who still thinks rock is dead wasn’t paying attention throughout the year that’s about to end. In 2018, it was a rare week that didn’t feature at least one or two new releases in hard rock or metal to get excited about.... Continue Reading →
