“Water & Time” is the newest single from progressive death metal band Rivers of Nihil, coming from its self-titled fifth full-length, set for release on May 30, 2025, via Metal Blade Records. Watch the music video below, and pre-order the album here. “‘Water & Time’ is a song that we put together before most of the... Continue Reading →
Heavy metal supergroup Category 7 will make its live debut Monday, June 30, 2025, at the Whiskey a Go-Go in Los Angeles, California. As reported by Metal Injection, Evildead has been confirmed as support, with more bands to be announced. Category 7, which released its self-titled debut album in July 2024 via Metal Blade Records,... Continue Reading →
Following two festival performances—Bangers Open Air in São Paulo, Brazil and Sonic Temple Festival in Columbus, Ohio—veteran metal band Armored Saint will enter the studio May 2025 to begin recording its ninth studio album, tentatively slated for a spring 2026 release through Metal Blade Records. In September, the band will join W.A.S.P. for a trio... Continue Reading →
American deathcore band Whitechapel has shared a music video for "Hate Cult Ritual," from its new album, "Hymns in Dissonance," out now on Metal Blade Records. “We attempted to write our heaviest album to date,” guitarist Alex Wade said. “We wanted to put out something that was shockingly menacing and brutal.” Longtime fans will detect... Continue Reading →
Killswitch Engage has shared the video for the song "Collusion" from its new album "This Consequence," released Feb. 21, 2025, via Metal Records. Get it here. "'Collusion' is about the struggle between people in power and the common people," vocalist Jesse Leach said. "It speaks about the propaganda and divisiveness used to keep us in control. It's... Continue Reading →
Progressive death metal band Rivers of Nihil will release its self-titled fifth full-length album on May 30, 2025, via Metal Blade Records. Pre-order the album here, and watch the music video for the new song "House of Light" below. Traditionally, a self-titled record can signal a return to basics and/or a fresh beginning. Both factors... Continue Reading →
Killswitch Engage has shared the music video for "I Believe," the latest single from its upcoming album "This Consequence" (Feb. 21, 2025, Metal Blade Records; pre-order here). "'I Believe' is about undying hope," vocalist Jesse Leach said. "During difficult times perspective is everything. Knowing deep down that 'this too shall pass' has been a beacon of light... Continue Reading →
Whitechapel will release its new full-length, "Hymns in Dissonance," on March 7, 2025, via Metal Blade Records. “There is nothing nice about 'Hymns in Dissonance,' from the riffs, to the lyrics, to the overall vibe of the album,” guitarist Alex Wade said. “We attempted to write our heaviest album to date. We wanted to put out something that... Continue Reading →
Killswitch Engage is setting up a busy 2025, with the release of its new album "This Consequence" on Feb. 21 via Metal Blade Records (pre-order here) and a packed touring schedule. The previously announced a headline tour with support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit For a King and Frozen Soul, and now will follow that... Continue Reading →
Citing projected ticket sales and the increasing cost of touring, metal supergroup Category 7 has canceled what would have been its first tour, set for March 2025 in the United States. The band released the following statement to social media: "With the overwhelming competition for the live show dollar, we feel that our projected ticket... Continue Reading →
