New Orleans, Louisiana, sludge metal band Crowbar has unveiled a video clip on the making of its latest album, "Zero and Below." Produced, mixed, and mastered by Duane Simoneaux at OCD Recording And Production in Metairie, Louisiana, "Zero and Below" was released on March 4, 2022, via MNRK Heavy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6tjitqtQL8 "Zero and Below" is available on CD, LP, cassette... Continue Reading →
Trivium singer and guitarist Matthew Kiichi Heafy has shared another song from "Rashomon," the debut album from his black metal-influenced Ibaraki project. "Rōnin" features My Chemical Romance singer Gerard Way and Ihsahn. "'A rōnin is a masterless warrior," Heafy said. "The final two full compositions on 'Rashōmon' see a significant shift musically. The album as a whole—with the exception of the... Continue Reading →
Ahead of the April 22, 2022, release of its new album "Planet Zero," multi-platinum band Shinedown has announced the Planet Zero World Tour (produced by Live Nation), with special guests Jelly Roll and John Harvie, and also has released “The Saints of Violence and Innuendo,” a new song from the forthcoming album. The Planet Zero World Tour begins on Sept. 3... Continue Reading →
Dorothy has revealed the full track list, album cover and pre-orders for her new album, "Gifts from the Holy Ghost, which will be released on April 22, 2022, via Roc Nation. The Hungarian-born vocalist/writer also has shared her anthemic new track “Black Sheep,” an homage to her fans and a rallying cry for unity. Listen to "Black Sheep" here or... Continue Reading →
Motionless in White will release its sixth full-length album, "Scoring the End of the World," on June 10, 2022, via Roadrunner Records. It is available to pre-save on all streaming platforms, with exclusive merch bundles available for pre-order in the band's official store. To herald its arrival, the Scranton, Pennsylvania, quintet has shared the first single "Cyberhex," which is available... Continue Reading →
Mark Tremonti, Grammy Award winner and founding member of hard rock bands Alter Bridge, Creed and Tremonti, is partnering with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to release an album of Frank Sinatra covers titled "Tremonti Sings Sinatra." The album of selections from Frank Sinatra’s catalog will be released as part of a new charity initiative... Continue Reading →
James LaBrie, known internationally as the vocalist for progressive metal band Dream Theater, will release his fourth solo album, "Beautiful Shade of Grey," on May 20, 2022. A video for "Devil in Drag," the album's first single and opening track, can be seen below. The new endeavor sees LaBrie traverse personal maturation, loss, a myriad... Continue Reading →
Seattle five-piece Avoid has returned with the double single "COWABUNGA" and "Split (Kill It)" (Thriller Records). Both tracks can be found on streaming platforms HERE. "COWABUNGA" also comes accompanied by an official music video, which can be seen below. Frontman Benny Scholl said: “We’re so stoked that 'Cowabunga' is out to the world! I remember coming up with the initial... Continue Reading →
Mysterious melodic metal cult Dogma has joined the MNRK Heavy roster and unveiled a new video for the track “Father I Have Sinned.” Shrouded in mystery, draped in black cloaks and corpse paint, this dark force known as Dogma has risen. The four enigmatic nuns behind the hook-heavy, classic, power-inspired melodic metal use their music to... Continue Reading →
Crobot will release its fifth full-length studio album "Feel This" on June 3, 2022, via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group. Pre-orders are live here, and watch the video for the first single, "Better Times," below. “No need to search any further, #Beardos! Better times are here to stay!" frontman Brandon Yeagley said. "You know we wouldn’t have... Continue Reading →
