My pick of the week goes to Polish death metal masters Decapitated. Now that the band's legal problems are behind them, they can once again concentrate on music and touring. The band were charged with kidnapping and gang raping a women concert-goer post-show in Spokane, Washington State, August 31, 2017. All charges were then eventually... Continue Reading →
San Francisco Bay Area metal titans Machine Head, have announced the second leg of their North American tour in support of their new album, "Catharsis" (Read review here). The upcoming dates also include the 6 rescheduled dates from the first leg were vocalist Robb Flynn contracted a severe viral bronchitis lung infection that lasted for... Continue Reading →
After taking the world of rock music by storm with last year's surprise hit "Amber Galactic," which was nominated for a Swedish Grammy and accompanied by a European tour that left fans speechless, Swedish classic/progressive rock super group The Night Flight Orchestra are set to release their impatiently awaited next album, "Sometimes The World Ain't... Continue Reading →
Review by Greg Maki ----- Light the Torch is a new name, but its latest release, “Revival,” isn’t quite a debut. The band formerly known as Devil You Know released two albums—”The Beauty of Destruction” (2014) and “They Bleed Red” (2015)—before legal issues with a former drummer resulted in the name change. Given the turmoil... Continue Reading →
Review by Jeff Maki —— Though just recently released on March 9, 2018, I've had Ministry's "AmeriKKKant" on the imaginary shelf for some time. Why? The only logical reason I can think of is that in a close-minded way, I prefer to remember Ministry at its peak during the 1989-1996 period when the classic albums... Continue Reading →
Legendary New Jersey thrash act Overkill has announced it will release its "Live in Overhausen" album on May 18 via Nuclear Blast. Celebrating the band's history, "Live in Overhausen," captured not one but two album anniversaries. Fans assembled on April 16, 2016, at Turbinenhalle 2 in Oberhausen, Germany for the 25th anniversary of "Horrorscope" and... Continue Reading →
We've been covering hyper-blast, death metallers, Kataklysm ever since our inception, so we are stoked for the news of a new record and the Iron Maiden/Obituary-style album art of its upcoming release, "Meditations." Read on. Montréal based melodic death metallers Kataklysm have completed work on their latest effort, "Meditations" the soon to be released album... Continue Reading →
The time has finally come! After more than seven years of silence, Dimmu Borgir mark their epic return and unveil the first song of their new full-length album "Eonian," due to be released on May 4th via Nuclear Blast. This first track off the new record, the symphonically charged "Interdimensional Summit", comes with a music... Continue Reading →
Light the Torch, formerly known as Devil You Know, has shared the new song "Calm Before the Storm," from its upcoming album "Revival," out March 30 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. "'Calm Before the Storm' is just a fun song," said singer Howard Jones. "It pairs well with good friends and a road trip. We hope you'll enjoy... Continue Reading →
Light the Torch, formerly known as Devil You Know, has released the first video trailer for its upcoming new album, "Revival." In the trailer, the band introduces new drummer Mike "Scuzz" Sciulara. Watch it below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL_rO2jeFqU Light the Torch will release "Revival" on March 30 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment on March 30. The band previously shared the song "Die... Continue Reading →
