See the Butcher Babies and you’ll be drawn in by their dynamic frontwomen, Heidi Shepherd and Carla Harvey. But it’s their blend of a number of different styles of metal that will hook you. This summer, on their highest-profile tour to date, the Butcher Babies emerged as one of the breakout bands from the Rockstar... Continue Reading →
This summer, Five Finger Death Punch co-headlined (with Rob Zombie) the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival and saw its latest album, “The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell Volume 1,” debut at number two on the Billboard charts (behind pop star Robin Thicke). And they’re just getting started. A full North... Continue Reading →
As Rob Zombie’s musical partner in crime for the past eight years, an accomplished solo artist, a sought-after songwriter and, now, the composer of a full-length film score, John 5 has become one of the most prolific purveyors of rock music, long ago shedding the label of “former Marilyn Manson guitarist.” With his two latest... Continue Reading →
Thirteen years after forming, Unearth is still standing—on stages around the world for about two years at a time. That dedication both to hitting the pavement and refining its sound over the course of five studio albums has taken Unearth close to the top of the underground metal scene in the United States. With the... Continue Reading →
Most know Sully Erna as the frontman of Godsmack, writer and singer of anger-fueled songs like “Whatever,” “Awake” and “Cryin’ Like a Bitch.” But there is another side to the Lawrence, Massachusetts, native hinted at by “Voodoo” and “Serenity” but not fully explored until “Avalon,” his debut solo album released in September 2010. Incorporating a... Continue Reading →
Straight Line Stitch is living proof that hard work pays off. The band has spent the past few years following a rigorous touring schedule, winning fans across the country. “The Fight of Our Lives,” its second release for eOne Music, is set for a March 22, 2011, release, and its biggest break to date is... Continue Reading →
Not to toot our own horn, but Live Metal has covered and supported Five Finger Death Punch since before the band even signed with a label to release its debut album. Along with the rest of the music world, we’ve watched the band quickly grow from MySpace favorites, to playing the second stage on festivals... Continue Reading →
