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 →
American metalcore standout Killswitch Engage will release its long-awaited new album "This Consequence" on Feb. 21, 2025, via Metal Blade Records. It will be the band's first new studio album since 2019's "Atonement." The band also has shared the video for the record's first single, "Forever Aligned," available below. "'Forever Aligned' is one of those songs... Continue Reading →
Category 7, the heavy metal supergroup featuring John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Sonic Universe, Noturnall), Phil Demmel (Machine Head, Kerry King, Vio-Lence), Jack Gibson (Exodus) and Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill), has unveiled its video for “Land I Used to Love.” The track comes by way of the band’s eponymous debut... Continue Reading →
Category 7—featuring John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Phil Demmel (Kerry King, Machine Head), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob), Jack Gibson (Exodus) and Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill)—will launch its first ever tour in support of its self-titled debut album in March 2025. The 14-show trek will commence on March 6 in Baltimore, Maryland, and run through... Continue Reading →
Asinhell, the death metal band featuring Volbeat's Michael Poulsen on guitar, has shared a music video for the title track of its debut album, "Impii Hora." Watch it below. Get "Impii Hora," released in September 2023 via Metal Blade Records, here. "It means 'Ungodly Hour' in Latin and the song is about all these evil,... Continue Reading →
Metal supergroup Category 7 has released its self-titled debut full-length via Metal Blade Records and shared a video for the song "Apple of Discord." “More social commentary," singer John Bush said. "I marvel at how people are willing to make dumb decisions based on others. ‘Apple of Discord’ questions these strange solidarities. Are you really... Continue Reading →
