EDIT: A few days after this announcement, Spiritbox dropped off the tour, with Our Last Night named as the replacement. Falling in Reverse will hit the road on a summer 2023 headline run, "The Popular Monstour," with special guest Ice Nine Kills. Select dates also will include special guests Underoath, Spiritbox, Slaughter to Prevail, Crown... Continue Reading →
Periphery to release ‘Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre’ on March 10, two singles available now
Periphery, the Washington, D.C.-born band that's been twice nominated for Grammy Awards, will release its first album in four years, "Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre," on March 10, 2023, via its own 3DOT Recordings. “We spent more time on 'Periphery V' than any other release in our history,” guitarist Mark Holcomb said. “We challenged and pushed... Continue Reading →
2022: Live Metal’s year in photos
Photos by Greg Maki
HeartSupport Fest adds more bands, announces daily lineups
Underoath, Four Year Strong and Currents have been added to the bill of the first-ever HeartSupport Fest, the two-day event created by August Burns Red vocalist Jake Lurs and his nonprofit HeartSupport foundation. The festival, headlined by Rise Against and Parkway Drive, will take place Feb. 18 and 19, 2023, at the Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando, Florida.... Continue Reading →
LIVE RECAP: Underoath & Spiritbox – 03/18/22 – The Fillmore Silver Spring – Silver Spring, Maryland
LIVE PHOTOS: Underoath, Spiritbox, Stray from the Path—Review by Greg Maki —It was the day after St. Patrick’s Day, but there were no hangovers in sight this Friday night at the sold-out Fillmore Silver Spring. The touring package underwent some last-minute shuffling following the break-up of Every Time I Die, with two acts stepping in... Continue Reading →
LIVE PHOTOS: Underoath – 03/18/22 – The Fillmore Silver Spring – Silver Spring, Maryland
Photos by Greg Maki
Spiritbox to release graphic novel inspired by debut album
Spiritbox, the breakout metal band of 2021, is teaming with Z2 Comics to release "Eternal Blue: A Spiritbox Graphic Novel," inspired by the lyrics of the band's debut full-length, "Eternal Blue." A June 2022 release is expected. Various editions and bundles are available for pre-order here. "Z2 Comics has made my dreams come true, and... Continue Reading →
Bad Omens drops new visual for ‘The Grey’
Bad Omens has dropped a visual stream for "The Grey," from its upcoming album "The Death of Peace of Mind" (Feb. 25, 2022, Sumerian Records; pre-order here). Prior to this song release, the band has shared music videos for the album title track "THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND," "ARTIFICIAL SUICIDE" and, most recently "Like a Villain," which combined... Continue Reading →
Spiritbox storms the charts
Spiritbox's "Eternal Blue" (read Live Metal's review), one of the most anticipated debuts in recent years, was released on Sept. 17, 2021, and has stormed charts around the world in its first week. The album landed at number 13 on Billboard Top 200, hitting number one on the Rock, Hard Rock and Vinyl charts, number... Continue Reading →
Spiritbox drops new track and video ‘Hurt You’
Spiritbox has unveiled a new track titled "Hurt You," from their highly anticipated debut album, "Eternal Blue," set for release on Sept. 17, 2021, on Rise Records. The band also has released a music video for the song, which can be watched below. Find "Hurt You" on streaming platforms here. "'Hurt You' is a song that was written... Continue Reading →