Connecticut metalcore band Currents has shared a video for the new song "So Alone" from its upcoming album "The Death We Seek" (May 5, 2023, Sharptone Records; pre-order here.). "'So Alone' explores isolation, whether self-induced or through outside factors," singer Brian Wille said. "It expresses the pain of not being able to relate to those we love or... Continue Reading →
The Amity Affliction to release new album ‘Not Without My Ghosts’ on May 12
Australian metalcore act The Amity Affliction will release its new album, "Not Without My Ghosts," on May 12, 2023, via Pure Noise. Pre-order it here or here. To celebrate the news, the band has shared the video for "It's Hell Down Here." The song address mortality—a topic that coomes up several times on the album. "This song is... Continue Reading →
Currents announces spring 2023 headline tour
Connecticut metalcore outfit Currents, which spent the winter on tour with Parkway Drive and Memphis May Fire, will head back out on the road for a spring 2023 headline run. The Death We Seek Tour kicks off on May 11 in Worcester, Massachusetts, and runs through June 9 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Like Moths to Flames, Invent... Continue Reading →
Unearth drops new single ‘Mother Betrayal’ from upcoming album ‘The Wretched; The Ruinous’
Unearth has released the new single "Mother Betrayal" from its upcoming eighth album "The Wretched; The Ruinous," due out May 5, 2023. Get the new song and pre-order the new album here. "'Mother Betrayal'Â is an ominous banger heavily laden with the melodic death metal, thrash and metallic hardcore combination that has signified our sound since... Continue Reading →
Unearth debuts new song ‘The Wretched; The Ruinous’
Long-running Massachusetts metalcore band Unearth has premiered the new song "The Wretched; The Ruinous," the first track to be released from its next album. "'The Wretched; The Ruinous' is a summation of our upcoming album as a whole musically and lyrically as it showcases the aggression, power, melody, energy and darkness that is full-throttle Unearth," vocalist Trevor... Continue Reading →
August Burns Red to release new album ‘Death Below’ on March 24
August Burn Red will release its new album, "Death Below," on March 24, 2023, via SharpTone Records. Pre-order it here. "It's no secret that the past few years have been extremely dark and challenging," lead guitarist JB Brubaker said. "'Death Below' is here as a result of that time in each our lives and the emotions that came with... Continue Reading →
Currents announces 2022 holiday show
Connecticut metalcore band Currents will play its 2022 holiday show in its home state on Thursday, Dev. 15, at Webster Theater in Hartford. Silent Planet, Invent Animate, Phinehas and Dreamwake will support. Tickets are on sale here. Currents recently shared the video for the new song "The Death We Seek." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC7Z-3k7fsA&feature=emb_logo
REVIEW: Dark Divine – ‘Halloweentown’
By Greg Maki If you’re like me, music is a big part of spooky season, and spooky season is not confined to October; it’s whenever you want it to be. This year, a new band out of Central Florida, has loudly crashed my Halloween playlist and is sure to remain in heavy rotation when the... Continue Reading →
We Came as Romans announces U.S. headline tour featuring Erra, Brand of Sacrifice
Hot on the heels of the release of its new album, "Darkbloom" (out now via Sharptone Records), We Came as Romans has announced a U.S. headline tour for early 2023. The 24-date run, featuring support from Erra and Brand of Sacrifice, will kick off on Jan. 19 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and end on Feb. 18 in the band's... Continue Reading →
BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL PHOTOS: Dying Oath – 09/09/22
Photos by Greg Maki
