Brazilian death metal band Crypta will release its second album, "Shades of Sorrow," on Aug. 4, 2023, via Napalm Records. Pre-orders are open here. The band also has unveiled the record's first single, "Lord of Ruins," and the music video can be seen below. "’Lord of Ruins’ was our pick for a first single ‘cause... Continue Reading →
Dieth releases new single featuring David Ellefson’s first solo lead vocal
Death/thrash metal band Dieth–featuring bassist David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth), guitarist/vocalist Guilherme Miranda (ex-Entombed A.D.) and drummer Michał Łysejko (ex-Decapitated)–has released its new single "Walk with Me Forever," featuring Ellefson's first-ever solo lead vocal performance. The song comes from Dieth's debut full-length, "To Hell and Back," out this Friday, June 2, 2023, via Napalm Records. Pre-order the... Continue Reading →
Vexed unleashes ‘X my <3 (Hope to die),' second single from upcoming album 'Negative Energy'
U.K. trio Vexed has unleashed "X my <3 (Hope to die)," the second single and video from its upcoming sophomore album, "Negative Energy," due June 23, 2023, via Napalm Records. The new song deals with the eternal question of what happens after death and the idea that it should be OK to never get this... Continue Reading →
Sevendust shares new single ‘Everything’ from upcoming ‘Truth Killer’ album
Sevendust has released "Everything," the official debut single from its upcoming 14th studio album, "Truth Killer." Watch the music video below, and pre-order the new album--which will be released July 28, 2023, via Napalm Records--here. “Truth Killer,” the follow-up to the 2020 release “Blood & Stone,” sees Michael “Elvis” Baskette returning as producer and features the band’s... Continue Reading →
The Dark Side of the Moon shares second original song, ‘New Horizons’
The Dark Side of the Moon has revealed the second original song of its catalog to date, “New Horizons,” just in time for the release of its debut album, "Metamorphosis," out Friday, May 12, 2023, via Napalm Records (pre-order here). In addition, the track release aligns with the band’s first live show ever, supporting Feuerschwanz and Warkings. The music... Continue Reading →
DevilDriver drops another new song, ‘This Relationship, Broken,’ from new album
Groove metal mainstay DevilDriver, which will release its 10th album, "Dealing with Demons Vol. II," on Friday, May 12, 2023, via Napalm Records, has shared another new song from the record, "This Relationship, Broken." Frontman Dez Fafara said the song "explores the severance that happens between two long time partners when they leave each other... Continue Reading →
Infected Rain shares new single ‘Dying Light,’ announces lineup changes
Two weeks after the band released its first live album and DVD/BluRay, 'The Devil’s Dozen," Moldovan metal band Infected Rain has shared the new song “Dying Light” and announced lineup changes. "We have some news to share with you today," the band said. "Unfortunately, it happened that Serghei and Vladimir had to leave the band. We want... Continue Reading →
Vexed to release second album ‘Negative Energy’ on June 23
U.K alt-metal outfit Vexed will release its second album, "Negative Energy," on June 23, 2023, via Napalm Records. The record follows Vexed's debut, "Culling Culture," released in 2021. The first single and video, "Anti-Fetish," is available now. “We wanted to start with a huge riff and a strong message," the band said. "'Anti-Fetish' is us confronting... Continue Reading →
Kamelot sets North American tour with Battle Beast, Xandria
Symphonic metal band Kamelot will hit the road this summer on the 2023 Awaken the World North American headline tour, with Battle Beast and Xandria. The tour kicks off Aug. 17 in Silver Spring, Maryland, and will visit several major cities in the United States and Canada before ending Sept. 9 in Orlando, Florida. Pre-sale... Continue Reading →
Wednesday 13 to celebrate 21 years of Murderdolls on fall U.S. tour
Wednesday 13 has announced a fall 2023 U.S. headline tour to celebrate 21 years of his former band, Murderdolls. On the "Wednesday 13 Performs Murderdolls" tour, Wednesday and his current band, which features Murderdolls alumni Roman Surman and Jack Tankersley, will perform a full set of Murderdolls songs, taken from the band’s 2002 debut album, "Beyond the Valley... Continue Reading →