By Greg Maki Though I identify as a metalhead through and through, one of my favorite artists of all time is David Bowie. And I’ve been thinking a lot about him this month, which included his birthday and marked 10 years since his passing. He also has come to mind quite a bit in the... Continue Reading →
Japanese metalcore band Crystal Lake has shared the new single, "Neversleep (feat. Myke Terry)" its upcoming seventh studio album, "The Weight of Sound," set for release on Jan. 23, 2026, via Century Media Records. The track, which features Myke Terry from Volumes and Fire from the Gods on vocals, is one of the darker pieces of the new record. “Neversleep” follows prior released singles “The Weight of Sound,” “Crossing Nails” and “BlüdGod.” “This track... Continue Reading →
Connecticut metalcore outfit Currents has released new EP "All That Follows" via SharpTone Records. Listen here. The band also has shared the video for "Rise & Fall," which features career archival footage. Watch it below. "'All That Follows' is the end of 'The Death We Seek,'" vocalist Brian Wille said, referencing the band's 2023 full-length. "These are some of our favorite... Continue Reading →
August Burns Red's Christmas Burns Red 2025 lineup has been finalized. The annual event, which drew more than 6,000 attendees in 2024, will take place Dec. 12 and 13 at Freedom Hall in the Lancaster County Convention Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. August Burns Red is celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Thrill Seeker" and the 10th anniversary of "Found in Far Away Places," and the band... Continue Reading →
Just in time for the season, rising metalcore act Dark Divine has shared its latest single, "Halloweentown II: Welcome Home," via Thriller Records. "'Halloweentown II: Welcome Home' means exactly what the title implies," vocalist Anthony Martinez said. "We depicted the original Halloweentown as a place to be feared. However, what happens when you realize you... Continue Reading →
Photos by Greg Maki
Summer of Loud. Photos by Greg Maki.
Summer of Loud. Photos by Greg Maki.
Summer of Loud. Photos by Greg Maki.
Summer of Loud. Photos by Greg Maki.
