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 →
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 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 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 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—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 →
Machine Head has released a new song titled "Circle the Drain." Guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn described it as an anti-Valentine's Day song, saying, "The song is inspired by an acquaintance of mine who returned from Afghanistan only to have his relationship fall apart with his girl. She had messed around on him, then got paranoid about him messing around on her, and drove him... Continue Reading →
Swedish masters of progressive heavy-rock Opeth have revealed today the title and tracklisting for their awaited 13th album, “In Cauda Venenum,” that’s due out this fall from Moderbolaget / Nuclear Blast Entertainment. Recorded last year at Stockholm's Park Studios, “In Cauda Venenum” will be released in two versions, in both Swedish and English languages. Various physical and... Continue Reading →
Swedish metal band Sabaton will release its ninth full-length album, "The Great War," on July 19 through Nuclear Blast Records. The record, which will be released in time for the band's 20th anniversary, will be a concept album covering stories from the First World War. Pre-orders will start April 19, so watch for limited and... Continue Reading →
Legendary Bay Area thrash metal band Death Angel will release its long-awaited ninth full-length album, "Humanicide," on May 31 with Nuclear Blast Records. The band has unveiled the artwork, track listing and the record’s first single, the title track, via visualizer. The new record will be preceded by Death Angel’s U.S. tour with Overkill and Act of Defiance. On... Continue Reading →
