With their electrifying fifth album “Helix” due out October 19 through Spinefarm Records and armed with new singer Nils Molin, the almighty Amaranthe are taking another leap forward in their sonic evolution. The band has dropped the video for the new single "Countdown." Watch the video, directed by longtime collaborator Patric Ullaeus below: https://youtu.be/G2596YYB4Uk "As the days and weeks are getting closer to... Continue Reading →
Following the first leg of a massive World Tour in North America during April and May, it is now time kick off the next leg and bring "The Shadow Theory overseas!" Kamelot is returning to Europe for their biggest headliner tour to date. Special guests on the tour include Leaves' Eyes, Visions of Atlantis, Dynazty... Continue Reading →
Orange County mainstays Atreyu are pleased to announce their upcoming seventh studio album "In Our Wake." The record is due out October 12 via Search & Destroy/Spinefarm. The band has shared two brand new songs from the album - the title track, which is also a video, and "Anger Left Behind." https://youtu.be/cjzgpsfz4E8 https://youtu.be/WwYz6ulRVQY "With this... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered what Amon Amarth's Johan Hegg would sound like on a ballad? No? Me neither. But what about on a modern day "Close My Eyes Forever?" Still no? Nevertheless, there's no longer the need to wonder because now we have our answer in the form of the new track from the legendary... Continue Reading →
“It doesn’t get more blasphemous than this,” declares Behemoth mastermind Nergal, about the band’s upcoming album, "I Loved You At Your Darkest" – due out October 5th via Metal Blade Records (North America) / Nuclear Blast (Europe). While it certainly seems an unlikely title for a black metal band, its origin might surprise fans even... Continue Reading →
Though I've been slacking on my picks of the week, today's is a good one: Europe’s biggest crossover band, Rise Of The Northstar. Having recently checked them out via YouTube Music, I was pleasantly surprised when this press release reached me the very next day. Rise Of The Northstar has recently joined one of independent... Continue Reading →
In the wake of the shocking death of drummer, Vinnie Paul, it's bittersweet hearing that Pantera's "Cowboys From Hell" turns 28 years old today. The album was released under the radar on July 24, 1990 and started a heavy metal legacy that still ignites fans worldwide. I was 13 years old at the time of... Continue Reading →
CKY (Chad I Ginsburg, Jess Margera and Matt Deis) have released a brand new music video for their track, "Wiping Off The Dead" from their most recent LP, "The Phoenix." Directed by Dave Causa, this is the third music video we've seen from the band off their current release. "Our good friend Dave Causa filmed... Continue Reading →
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 →
Kobra and the Lotus has released the official music video for the song "Velvet Roses". Check it out below. The track is taken from the second part of the band's opus magnum, which was released one year after the successful arrival of rock juggernaut "Prevail I." Released April 27 through Napalm Records, "Prevail II" is the... Continue Reading →
