Lamb of God will release its new album "Omens," on Oct. 7, 2022, via Epic Records, with the first single, "Nevermore," arriving Friday, June 10. The "Omens" album pre-order is live at Lamb-Of-God.com, with several exclusive items, including a signed colored vinyl variant, shirt, hoodie and signed CDs with an alternate color cover. All physical CD and vinyl releases will include a free access code to watch... Continue Reading →
Suicide Silence releases new song ‘Thinking in Tongues’
Suicide Silence has released the new song “Thinking in Tongues.” It is available on all digital platforms, and the video clip, directed by Vicente Cordero for Industrialism Films, can be seen below. “This song derives from the chaotic feeling of losing one's mind," the band said. “Feeling like you're choking on every breath you take until... Continue Reading →
Suicide Silence to release ‘The Cleansing (Ultimate Edition)’ on June 24
Suicide Silence has set a June 24, 2022, release date for "The Cleansing (Ultimate Edition)." This re-release of the band's debut album will include liner notes by the band and extensive bonus material. It is available to pre-order here. Suicide Silence has come full circle and returned to its original label home, Century Media Records. With nearly two... Continue Reading →
Blue Ridge Rock Festival: The lineup so far (Feb. 25)
As it does every year, the Blue Ridge Rock Festival is releasing its 2022 lineup one act a time, instead of dumping its full roster of bands all at once. While it may be frustrating for some waiting to decide whether or not to go, it does give each band a bit of the spotlight,... Continue Reading →
Suicide Silence, Carnifex to co-headline Chaos & Carnage Tour
Deathcore stars Suicide Silence and Carnifex will co-headline the 2022 Chaos & Carnage Tour, which is returning after successful runs in 2018 and 2019. The lineup also will feature Lorna Shore, Upon a Burning Body, AngelMaker and Distant. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. local Friday, Jan. 14, at ChaosAndCarnage.com. Produced by industry... Continue Reading →
Jinjer releases ‘Disclosure!’ video
Ukranian metal band Jinjer has released a new music video for the song "Disclosure!," from its latest album, "Wallflowers" (read Live Metal's review). "The track 'Disclosure!' and the video itself is a very important video for Jinjer," said bassist Eugene Abdukhanov. "Not only is it one of our favorite tracks on the new album as... Continue Reading →
Jinjer announces rescheduled North American tour dates
Ukrainian metal band Jinjer, which is in the studio in its native country now recording its fourth full-length album, has announced a North American headline tour for fall 2021, rescheduled from spring 2020. Suicide Silence will join the tour as support. "We are very happy to finally announce our return back to your shores together... Continue Reading →
Jinjer announces 2020 U.S. headline dates
In support of its latest full-length album, "Macro" (review). Ukrainian progressive groove metal band Jinjer has announced its next U.S. headline tour. The tour, dubbed the “Tour of Consciousness,” will feature support from Suicide Silence and Toothgrinder. It will begin April 23 in San Francisco, California, and end May 23 in Denver, Colorado. Additionally, the tour will include stops at festivals such... Continue Reading →
Jeff’s Best Albums of 2017
2017 was a pivotal year for Live Metal. If anyone has happened to notice, our website is brand new, our hand forced as a major collapse ensued. But going into our lucky 13th year, we'll continue to cover the bands we like and think our readers will raise their fist to, as well. That wasn't... Continue Reading →
Winds Of Plague to release ‘Blood of My Enemy’ October 27th; Watch video for “Never Alone”
Los Angeles metal titans Winds Of Plague have debuted an all new music video today for their brand new track "Never Alone." Directed by Orie McGinness, this is the first bit of music we're hearing from the band from their upcoming LP. "Never Alone was actually one of the first songs written for this record... Continue Reading →