Unearth, which will release its eighth album, "The Wretched; The Ruinous," on May 5, 2023 (pre-order here), has announced a North American headline tour with Upon a Burning Body and 156/Silence. "It's been almost five years since we've headlined the Midwest and West Coast of the USA, and we are excited to be coming at... Continue Reading →
Unearth drops new single ‘Mother Betrayal’ from upcoming album ‘The Wretched; The Ruinous’
Unearth has released the new single "Mother Betrayal" from its upcoming eighth album "The Wretched; The Ruinous," due out May 5, 2023. Get the new song and pre-order the new album here. "'Mother Betrayal' is an ominous banger heavily laden with the melodic death metal, thrash and metallic hardcore combination that has signified our sound since... Continue Reading →
Unearth debuts new song ‘The Wretched; The Ruinous’
Long-running Massachusetts metalcore band Unearth has premiered the new song "The Wretched; The Ruinous," the first track to be released from its next album. "'The Wretched; The Ruinous' is a summation of our upcoming album as a whole musically and lyrically as it showcases the aggression, power, melody, energy and darkness that is full-throttle Unearth," vocalist Trevor... Continue Reading →
2022: Live Metal’s year in photos
Photos by Greg Maki
Killswitch Engage announces trio of holiday 2022 shows
Killswitch Engage has announced a trio of holiday season shows for 2022. The band will perform on Dec. 28 at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey; Dec. 29 at The Paramount in Huntington, New York; and a hometown show on Dec. 20 at The Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts. Rivers of Nihil, Unearth, and a third opener to be announced... Continue Reading →
BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL PHOTOS: Unearth – 09/08/22
Photos by Greg Maki
LIVE RECAP: Blue Ridge Rock Festival – Day 1 – 09/08/22
By Greg Maki Still a relatively young event, the Blue Ridge Rock Festival has grown quickly to become one of the biggest rock festivals in the United States. Hosted by a new venue in 2022, the Virginia International Raceway, the festival featured a massive lineup of more than 180 acts performing on six stages across... Continue Reading →
Blue Ridge Rock Festival: The lineup so far (March 25)
The Blue Ridge Rock Festival, set for Sept. 8 to 11 at the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia, is releasing its 2022 lineup one act a time. Ninety-eight of a reported 171 acts have been announced as of March 25. On social media, festival organizers have said there will be 12 reunions, seven “special... Continue Reading →
Shadows Fall to reunite for December show in Massachusetts
Shadows Hall, which was at the forefront of the New Wave of American Metal scene that dominated the '00s, will reunite to play a one-off show at The Palladium in Worcester in its native Massachusetts. The show is set for Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Unearth, Darkest Hour, Within the Ruins, Sworn Enemy and Carnivora also are... Continue Reading →
Best of Metal Social Media: November 18 – 24th
Each week, we'll highlight the Top 5 social media posts from the hundreds of bands, websites and artists we follow!