Almost an entire year after its first single, “I’m Not Right,” hit airwaves and started making major noise for Tetrarch, the band’s sophomore album, “Unstable” (April 30, 2021, Napalm Records; read Live Metal’s review), is upon us. It’s a powerful musical statement highlighted by the lead work of trailblazing shredder Diamond Rowe (the first Black... Continue Reading →
Steel Panther has postponed its upcoming "Gobblefest" livestream due to the new stay-at-home order in Los Angeles. All tickets will be valid when the event is rescheduled, and more information will be shared when available. To give fans around the globe something to enjoy, the band has released a reworked version of its song “Fuck... Continue Reading →
Every holiday season, August Burns Red— JB Brubaker (lead guitar), Brent Rambler (rhythm guitar), Matt Greiner (drums), Jake Luhrs (lead vocals) and Dustin Davidson (bass)—celebrates the most wonderful time of the year by offering up metallic takes on Christmas classics. This year, the band is taking on pop icon Mariah Carey. The Lancaster, Pennsylvania, quintet has delivered an instrumental rendition of a modern holiday smash—Mariah Carey's beloved "All... Continue Reading →
Approaching two decades as a band, Black Stone Cherry was recording its seventh studio album just as the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States and the world was going into lockdown. With no touring in sight, the band chose not to delay its release, and “The Human Condition” will be available everywhere on October 30,... Continue Reading →
More than a quarter century after forming, Sevendust is as strong as ever. With all five original members still on board, the band is gearing up to release its 13th studio album, “Blood & Stone,” on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, via Rise Records. The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has placed any touring plans on hold at... Continue Reading →
Ukrainian metal band Jinjer has kept busy during the pandemic and now has released a new video for "The Prophecy," the sixth single from its latest album, 2019's "Macro." The band also plans to make videos for the remaining three songs on the record. Bassist Eugene Abdukhanov said: "When we wrote 'The Prophecy' in 2019, little did... Continue Reading →
Corey Taylor "CMFT" record release show at The Forum, Los Angeles, California Photos by Gina Joy Chong: Photos by Steve Thrasher: Set list: HWY 666, Meine Lux, Halfway Down, Silverfish, Shakir’ (Eddie Money Cover), Song #3 (Stone Sour), Everybody Dies on My Birthday, Snuff (Slipknot), Taciturn (Stone Sour), Culture Head, The Maria Fire, Home, Zzyzx... Continue Reading →
To celebrate the release day of his first-ever solo album, "CMFT," Corey Taylor has announced that he and his band will present "Forum or Against ‘Em," a global streaming event shot at iconic Los Angeles venue The Forum, on Oct. 2, 2020. Tickets for this pay-per-view streaming event are on sale now from watch.thecoreytaylor.com Fans can purchase ticket bundles that include a... Continue Reading →
Sully Erna and Aaron Lewis, frontmen of Godsmack and Staind, respectively, will perform their hits together, side by side, in an intimate and unplugged evening on "The American Drive-In Tour," kicking off in October. It’s one of the first 2020 drive-in live rock concert tours planned across multiple cities. “Me and Aaron Lewis? Onstage together … acoustic? Do... Continue Reading →
Beartooth will place a safe and socially distanced drive-in concert in the Menominee Nation Arena parking lot in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The show is set for Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, and will be presented by WZOR. "I can't wait to play this show," singer Caleb Shomo said. "I know it's been a crazy time and live music has... Continue Reading →
