Chicago, Illinois, thrash metal band Misfire has shared the blistering new single "Living the Dream" from its upcoming new album "Product of the Environment," due May 2, 2025, via MNRK Heavy. Pre-order the album here, and watch the "Living the Dream" music video below. "Getting through life's twists and turns can sometimes feel like driving... Continue Reading →
Mysterious metal band Dogma has shared its latest single and video, "Banned," and announced its first European tour. A press release from the band's label, MNRK Heavy, describes the new song as "a profane melody woven in flesh and defiance, a hymn to liberation wrapped in forbidden rhythms, a fusion of metal and tango that... Continue Reading →
Dark Chapel, led by guitarist/singer/producer/longtime member of Black Label Society Dario Lorina, has released "Corpse Flower," the third single from its debut album, "Spirit in the Glass," out Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, via MNRK Heavy. The new song is available from all digital outlets, and a video can be seen below. Pre-order/pre-save the album here. “When... Continue Reading →
After 11 years and counting as Zakk Wylde’s right-hand man in Black Label Society, Dario Lorina is moving to centerstage in his new band Dark Chapel. With Lorina leading the way on vocals and guitar, Dark Chapel will release its debut album, “Spirit in the Glass,” on Feb. 28, 2025, via MNRK Heavy (get it... Continue Reading →
Massachusetts metal band Escuela Grind will embark on a two-week tour with Chain Gang and Decayer from Feb. 16 to March 2, 2025. "The riffs will be loud," the band said, "the 'blechs' gratuitous, the crowds slamming and the blast beats relentless. We are thrilled to be bringing you songs from our brand new album,... Continue Reading →
Dark Chapel, led by guitarist/singer/producer/longtime member of Black Label Society Dario Lorina, has released the second single, “Hollow Smile,” from its upcoming debut album, "Spirit in the Glass" (Feb. 28, 2025, MNRK Heavy; pre-order here). A video for the track—directed by Justin H. Reich (Black Label Society, Ace Frehley, Rex Brown)—can be seen below and... Continue Reading →
Shadows Fall, which was at the forefront of the New Wave of American Metal scene that dominated the 2000s, is back with a new song and a new label. The band has shared the new single "In the Grey," and the music video can be seen below. It's the band's first new music since its 2012... Continue Reading →
Guitarist/singer/producer Dario Lorina, best known as a longtime member of Black Label Society (2014 to present), is launching his new band, Dark Chapel. Led by Lorina and also featuring Brody DeRozie (guitar), Mike Gunn (bass) and Luis Silva (drums), the band will release its debut album, "Spirit in the Glass," on Feb. 28, 2025, on... Continue Reading →
Dead Icarus, the new band of former Atreyu vocalist Alex Varkatzas, as well as Gabe Mangold of Enterprise Earth and Brandon Zackey, has shared the visualizer for its new single "The Unconquerable." The band also is set to embark on its first tour this September with Enterprise Earth and Nekrogoblikon. More worldwide touring is planned for 2025 and beyond. "It's... Continue Reading →
A Killer's Confession, fronted by former Mushroomhead vocalist Waylon Reavis, will release its new album "Victim 1," on Sept. 13, 2024, via MNRK Heavy. Pre-order it here. The band also has dropped a lyric video for the new song "Filth," which can be seen below. "'Filth' is a personal favorite," Reavis said. "It's another chapter in the lore... Continue Reading →
