Kreator releases new single/video ‘Strongest of the Strong’ from upcoming album ‘Hate Über Alles’

Veteran thrash metal band Kreator has unveiled "Strongest of the Strong," the second single from its forthcoming 15th studio album, "Hate Über Alles," which will be released on June 10th, 2022, via Nuclear Blast Records. "Strongest of the Strong" features renowned strongman and vegan advocate Patrik Baboumian, who adds thundering backing vocals to the song's chorus. Baboumian also appears in the music video... Continue Reading →

Matt Heafy’s Ibaraki to release debut album ‘Rashomon’ on May 6

Trivium singer and guitarist Matthew Kiichi Heafy's Ibaraki project will release its debut album, "Rashomon," on May 6, 2022, via Nuclear Blast Records. The band also has shared the video for "Akumu" (Feat. Nergal). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLDpQ8EnglM "'Akumu' translates to 'nightmare' — and with this piece, I encourage the listener to work to find their interpretations of what they feel... Continue Reading →

Kreator to release 15th album, ‘Hate Über Alles,’ on June 3

German thrash metal band Kreator will release its 15th studio album, "Hate Über Alles," on June 3, 2022, via Nuclear Blast Records. It is available for pre-order in various formats here. The band also has released the title track as the first single from the new record. Listen here, or watch the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVfEW5mgrd0 "'Hate Über... Continue Reading →

2021 FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT: Light the Torch

More and more, festivals are becoming the driving force for touring rock and metal bands. While obviously there were none in 2020, festivals are returning in force in 2021, mostly in late summer and early fall. Headliners and co-headliners include such heavy hitters as Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, Slipknot, Rob Zombie, the original Misfits, Korn,... Continue Reading →

Cradle of Filth to release ‘Existence is Futile’ on Oct. 22

Cradle of Filth will release its 13th studio album, "Existence is Futile," on Oct. 22, 2021, via Nuclear Blast Records. Recorded during the lockdown periods of 2020 and pieced together in isolation at Grindstone Studios in Suffolk, England, with studio guru Scott Atkins (Devilment/Benediction/Vader), the record is available for pre-order here. Cradle of Filth also has... Continue Reading →

INTERVIEW: Francesco Artusato of LIGHT THE TORCH (June 2021)

For Light the Torch, 2020 was to be filled with a new album and plenty of touring to support it. Those plans, of course, changed completely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Skip ahead to June 2021 and the band’s second album, “You Will Be the Death of Me” (Nuclear Blast Records; read Live Metal’s review)—following... Continue Reading →

REVIEW: Light the Torch – ‘You Will Be the Death of Me’

Review by Greg Maki “More Than Dreaming” opens “You Will Be the Death of Me,” the second album by Light the Torch, with a heavier riff and rhythm than almost anything on 2018’s “Revival.” For a few seconds, you might be tempted to think the band is reaching back to its Devil You Know days,... Continue Reading →

Light the Torch premieres ‘Let Me Fall Apart’ music video

Light the Torch has premiered a music video for the song "Let Me Fall Apart" from its upcoming album, "You Will Be the Death of Me" (June 25, 2021, Nuclear Blast). "I loved this song as soon as I heard it," vocalist Howard Jones said. "The music stuck in my head, so I knew I had... Continue Reading →

Light the Torch shares visualizer for new song ‘More Than Dreaming’

Light the Torch has shared the visualizer for its new song "More Than Dreaming," from its upcoming second album, "You Will Be the Death of Me" (June 25, 2021, Nuclear Blast Records; pre-order here). Pre-save the album and listen to "More Than Dreaming" here; watch the visualizer below. "I love starting the album with 'More... Continue Reading →

Light the Torch sets June 25 release for new album ‘You Will Be the Death of Me’

Light the Torch—vocalist Howard Jones (Killswitch Engage), guitarist Francesco Artusato (All Shall Perish) and bassist Ryan Wombacher (Bleeding Through)—will release its second album, "You Will Be the Death of Me," on June 25, 2021, via Nuclear Blast. Pre-order it here. The band also has dropped the video for the first track, "Wilting in the Light," which was directed by Ramon Boutviseth in Los Angeles. Watch the... Continue Reading →

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