Shadows Fall has released the new song and video "Souls Devoured" ahead of upcoming tour dates with its Massachusetts metal brethren Killswitch Engage. The quintet of vocalist Brian Fair; guitarists Jonathan Donais and Matt Bachand, bassist Paul Romanko and drummer Jason Bittner, who were trailblazers of the New Wave of American Metal scene that dominated the '00s, announced its signing to MNRK Heavy... Continue Reading →
Metal supergroup Category 7 to make live debut June 30 in Los Angeles
Heavy metal supergroup Category 7 will make its live debut Monday, June 30, 2025, at the Whiskey a Go-Go in Los Angeles, California. As reported by Metal Injection, Evildead has been confirmed as support, with more bands to be announced. Category 7, which released its self-titled debut album in July 2024 via Metal Blade Records,... Continue Reading →
Killswitch Engage sets May 2025 tour dates with Shadows Fall, Fit for a King
Killswitch Engage is setting up a busy 2025, with the release of its new album "This Consequence" on Feb. 21 via Metal Blade Records (pre-order here) and a packed touring schedule. The previously announced a headline tour with support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit For a King and Frozen Soul, and now will follow that... Continue Reading →
Category 7 cancels March 2025 U.S. tour
Citing projected ticket sales and the increasing cost of touring, metal supergroup Category 7 has canceled what would have been its first tour, set for March 2025 in the United States. The band released the following statement to social media: "With the overwhelming competition for the live show dollar, we feel that our projected ticket... Continue Reading →
Shadows Fall signs with MNRK Heavy, releases new single ‘In the Grey’
Shadows Fall, which was at the forefront of the New Wave of American Metal scene that dominated the 2000s, is back with a new song and a new label. The band has shared the new single "In the Grey," and the music video can be seen below. It's the band's first new music since its 2012... Continue Reading →
Category 7 premieres ‘Land I Used to Love’ video
Category 7, the heavy metal supergroup featuring John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Sonic Universe, Noturnall), Phil Demmel (Machine Head, Kerry King, Vio-Lence), Jack Gibson (Exodus) and Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill), has unveiled its video for “Land I Used to Love.” The track comes by way of the band’s eponymous debut... Continue Reading →
Category 7 sets debut tour for March 2025
Category 7—featuring John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Phil Demmel (Kerry King, Machine Head), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob), Jack Gibson (Exodus) and Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill)—will launch its first ever tour in support of its self-titled debut album in March 2025. The 14-show trek will commence on March 6 in Baltimore, Maryland, and run through... Continue Reading →
Metal supergroup Category 7 shares ‘Apple of Discord’ video, debut album out now
Metal supergroup Category 7 has released its self-titled debut full-length via Metal Blade Records and shared a video for the song "Apple of Discord." “More social commentary," singer John Bush said. "I marvel at how people are willing to make dumb decisions based on others. ‘Apple of Discord’ questions these strange solidarities. Are you really... Continue Reading →
Metal supergroup Category 7 shares new single ‘Exhausted’
Category 7, the new heavy metal collective featuring the lineup of John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Sonic Universe, Noturnall), Phil Demmel (Machine Head, Kerry King, Vio-Lence), Jack Gibson (Exodus) and Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill), has unleashed its latest single, “Exhausted.” The track comes by way of the band’s self-titled debut... Continue Reading →
Shadows Fall to mark ‘The War Within’ 20th anniversary at New Jersey concert
Shadows Fall will celebrate the 20th anniversary of "The War Within" by playing the album in its entirety on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. VIP tickets are available now. The general on-sale is set for noon ET Friday, Nov. 3. Get tickets here. "Twenty years ... cannot believe it will... Continue Reading →
