ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has blasted bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances.In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for using backing tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthetic but also more…
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MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell recently teamed up with the four members of SEPULTURA to record a quarantine version of MOTÖRHEAD's "Orgasmatron". Check out video below.Back in 2018, former SEPULTURA drummer Igor Cavalera said that he and his brother Max were inspired to form the band in 1984…
- 12 hours ago 5 Aug 20, 7:37pm -

GODSMACK is auctioning off a five-piece green Yamaha maple custom drum set that was used by frontman Sully Erna during the recording sessions for the band's 2000 album "Awake".The kit is one of a variety of GODSMACK instruments that are being auctioned during a 10-day event. Proceeds from the live…
- 13 hours ago 5 Aug 20, 6:53pm -

Concert promoter Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has released financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2020. The touring giant posted net revenue of $74.1 million — 98% lower than the $3.16 billion a year earlier — and an adjusted operating loss of $431.9 million.Live Nation had just 2…
- 13 hours ago 5 Aug 20, 6:29pm -

DEATH ANGEL drummer Will Carroll has spoken out about returning behind the kit for the first time since spending almost two weeks on a ventilator in an intensive care unit at a Northern California hospital. The musician — who tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus…
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We've come a long way from the days when being remotely progressive in metal was seen as an act of extreme radicalism, but it's still quietly thrilling to see the continued rise of bands like BLACK CROWN INITIATE. The progressive death metal scene has often suffered from too weighty a debt to the fi…
- 14 hours ago 5 Aug 20, 5:34pm -

In a new interview with Full In Bloom, guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett of the legendary Canadian power trio TRIUMPH was asked if being involved with the making the forthcoming first-ever feature documentary about the band's dramatic career "reignited any animosity" between him and his bandmates, drumm…
- 15 hours ago 5 Aug 20, 4:15pm -

SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor's new single "Black Eyes Blue" is the number one most added song at Active Rock radio, entering the Mediabase / BDS chart at No. 26 and currently sitting at No. 16 on the building chart. This marks the highest debut at the format for Taylor, surpassing p…
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From church burnings to quads burning. Continue reading…
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You can hear the tape right now. Continue reading…
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Lynch reveals that after the release of 'Wicked Sensation Reimagined,' he'll cease using the longtime band name. Continue reading…
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Hear a piece of their upcoming song, 'Use My Voice.' Continue reading…
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The album's release is quickly approaching. Continue reading…
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He doesn't want to take it anymore. Continue reading…
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How many have you had? Continue reading…
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But the band played a bit coy about where it might turn up. Continue reading…
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French metal masters <a href=/bands/band.php?band_id=475&bandname=Gojira>Gojira</a> are back with a brand new single, called "Another World". Accompanied by animated official video, which was directed by Maxime Tiberghien & Sylvain Favre, the new track awaits below. <a href="/events/news_comments.ph…
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<a href=/bands/band.php?band_id=1962&bandname=S%26oacute%3Blstafir>Sólstafir</a> are premiering the first song from their forthcoming album <i>Endless Twilight Of Codependent Love</i>. A 10-minute long opus "Akkeri" is now available for listening via YouTube down under. The new outing is ready to s…
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<a href=/bands/band.php?band_id=9005&bandname=Vassafor>Vassafor</a>'s <i>To The Death</i> studio record will hit the stores this Friday, on August 7th (Iron Bonehead Productions). Before the official release date, New Zealand based duo stream the entire music output at <a href="http://www.decibelmag…
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Ukrainian based metal band <a href=/bands/band.php?band_id=10020&bandname=Ignea>Ignea</a> premiere the official music video for "Jinnslammer", a song taken off of their latest album <i>The Realms Of Fire And Death</i>. Directed, edited and animated by Maria Goruleva. <a href="/events/news_comments.p…
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German power metal institution <a href=/bands/band.php?band_id=53&bandname=Blind+Guardian>Blind Guardian</a> have shared a brand new song that hasn't been recorded yet. "Violent Shadows" was presented during this past weekend's Wacken World Wide digital festival. Video of the performance can be seen…
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<a href=/bands/band.php?band_id=10418&bandname=Dwarrowdelf>Dwarrowdelf</a>, one-man project by Tom O'Dell, announce the release of his next full length <i>Evenstar</i>, set to be out on September 25th via Northern Silence Productions. Recorded and produced by Tom O'Dell at Hair Force House Studios (…
- 19 hours ago 5 Aug 20, 12:56pm -

Two days ago, Japanese <a href=/bands/band.php?band_id=2950&bandname=Dir+En+Grey>Dir En Grey</a> released a brand new digital single, called <i>落ちた事のある空</i> ("The Sky That Has Fallen"). It features 3 tracks, with the two of them streaming down under on YouTube. <a href="/events/news_…
- 19 hours ago 5 Aug 20, 12:44pm -

"Purple Tide" is the newest single from Icelanders <a href=/bands/band.php?band_id=12455&bandname=Cult+Of+Lilith>Cult Of Lilith</a> that has been unleashed. It appears on the group's debut studio album <i>Mara</i>, due out September 4th via Metal Blade Records. "Purple Tide" can be streamed as an of…
- 23 hours ago 5 Aug 20, 8:26am -

Exitium Sui premiere the pre-release full-album stream of the band's upcoming new EP "The Sinister Business of Selling Hope", which will be out in stores August 15, 2020 via Bandcamp.Check out now "The Sinister Business of Selling Hope" in its entirety below.The Sinister Business Of Selling Hope…
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Gojira premiere a new standalone single and animated music video titled “Another World“ streaming via YouTube below. It is Gojira's first new music since their Grammy nominated 2016 record “Magma“. The video was prduced by Maxime Tiberghien & Sylvain Favre.Comments singer Joe Duplantier…
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Vitriol premiere a new music video for “Hive Lungs” taken from their latest album “To Bathe From The Throat Of Cowardice“. Live footage was recorded during the group’s 2019 tour with Cattle Decapitation.Comments guitarist Kyle Rasmussen: Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
- 1 hour ago 6 Aug 20, 6:35am -

Tooth And Claw (Earth Crisis, etc.) premiere their debut single, “Kiss Of Night“, which comes with a lyric video streaming via YouTube for you below.Comments singer Daniel Austin: Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
- 1 hour ago 6 Aug 20, 6:23am -

With their latest EP "XXXXX," released via Napalm Records earlier this year, modern metal sensation Space Of Variations have proven that they are no longer an underground band and won’t fly under the radar. Today, the Ukrainian powerhouse takes it one step further and showcases their new animated…
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 20, 12:00am -

Brazilian death metal unit, The Troops Of Doom, will release their debut EP, The Rise Of Heresy, on October 9 via Nuclear Blast's digital subsidiary, Blood Blast Distribution.The Troops Of Doom is led by guitarist Jairo "Tormentor" Guedz from the band The Mist and former member of Sepultura's orig…
- 8 hours ago 5 Aug 20, 11:53pm -

Following the recent news that Irish folk metal legends Cruachan have parted company with multi instrumentalist John Ryan and guitarist Kieran Ball, the band has begun the rebuilding process by announcing the recruitment of violinist Audrey Trainor. A statement posted on the band's official Facebook…
- 10 hours ago 5 Aug 20, 9:16pm -

Your favorite heavy hitting Ukrainian modern metal juggernatus JINJER recently streamed their ferocious sold out Melbourne, Australia performance - originally filmed on March 5, 2020 - exclusively at www.knotfest.com. The show had never been released in its entirety and was one of Jinjer's last perf…
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I told them I'd produce the album for twice my regular fee. They agreed immediately and sent a private Concorde to pick me up because it was faster than driving twenty minutes to Axl's mansion.The post Totally True Memoirs of a Metal Producer: Guns N’ Roses’ <em>Chinese Democracy</em> appeared…
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The original iteration of the track was released in 2018.The post Cloudkicker Releases New Version of “Not to Scale or Painted” Featuring Intronaut’s Sacha Dunable appeared first on MetalSucks.
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They also have a streaming show set for August 16.The post Steel Panther Have Announced a Pair of Drive-In Shows appeared first on MetalSucks.
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HINT: The worms are not letters.The post Completely Unreadable Band Logo of the Week: Win a Grab Bag of Metal Goodies! appeared first on MetalSucks.
- 16 hours ago 5 Aug 20, 3:42pm -

The S&M² boxset comes out at the end of this month.The post Metallica Release “Moth Into Flame” <em>S&M²</em> Performance appeared first on MetalSucks.
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Jinjer may very well be the first metal band to tour in our post-pandemic world.The post Jinjer Announce European Mini-Tour for the Fall appeared first on MetalSucks.
- 17 hours ago 5 Aug 20, 3:10pm -

Jasta's suggested vocalists include Dee Snider, Sebastian Bach, Robb Flynn, and Kirk Windstein.The post Jamey Jasta Wants to Re-Record the Vocals for Metallica’s <em>Lulu</em> With a Cadre of Metal All-Stars appeared first on MetalSucks.
- 17 hours ago 5 Aug 20, 2:37pm -

Costanza was also in Crowbar and Crisis.The post Original Machine Head Drummer Tony Costanza Dead at Age 52; Robb Flynn Pays Tribute appeared first on MetalSucks.
- 18 hours ago 5 Aug 20, 2:00pm -

The Median Man sat down to speak with Miles from Miles and the Chain Gang The Median Man sat down to speak with Miles from Miles and the Chain Gang GANG What inspired the name of the band and what are your [...]The post An Interview With Miles and The Chain Gang appeared first on The Med…
- 20 hours ago 5 Aug 20, 11:31am -

'The Great Discovery,' by Boys From Heaven Artists Chris Catton / Vocals Mads Noyé / Keyboards Mads Schaumann / Guitar Esben Christensen / Guitar Søren Viig / Drums Andreas Valentin Berg / Bass Morten Bille / Bass Jonas Klintström Larsen / Saxophone Rating [...]The post Boys…
- 21 hours ago 5 Aug 20, 11:10am -

'Stick Around and Find Out' by Kandle Artists Kandle Osborne / Vocals Rating Musical Feel Emotion Grandiosity Song / Album Composition Melody Structure Pulse Tracks Spell Featuring Youth How Can You Hurt Me Just To Bring You Back [...]The post Kandle-Stick Around and Find Out appear…
- 21 hours ago 5 Aug 20, 10:50am -

'Ultramarine' by The Zolas Rating Musical Feel Emotion Grandiosity Song / Album Composition Melody Structure Pulse Tracks Ultramarine "Ultramarine,"a song about the over propulsion during lockdown is searing. "Searing" A song that handles nuance with a jackhammer, [...]The post The…
- 21 hours ago 5 Aug 20, 10:34am -

'Do You Find' by Modern Leisure Rating Musical Feel Emotion Grandiosity Song / Album Composition Melody Structure Pulse Tracks Do You Find "Do You Find"is filled with big synths and a slight vibe. "Vibe" The melodies turn and [...]The post Modern Leisure-Do You Find appeared first o…
- 21 hours ago 5 Aug 20, 10:27am -

The Median Man sat down with Piotr Luczyk to talk all about KAT and their new album The Last Convoy. The Median Man sat down with Piotr Luczyk to talk all about KAT and their new album The Last Convoy. BIRTHDAY What inspired the [...]The post An Interview with KAT appeared first on The…
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'Kings' by Micky James Artists Micky James / Vocals Rating Musical Feel Emotion Grandiosity Song / Album Composition Melody Structure Pulse Tracks Kings "Kings,"takes a leaf out of the greats book and brings [...]The post Micky James-Kings appeared first on The Median Man.
- 4 days ago 2 Aug 20, 10:41am -

'Amerikan Dream' by Front Country Rating Musical Feel Emotion Grandiosity Song / Album Composition Melody Structure Pulse Tracks Amerikan Dream "Amerikan Dream," evokes memories of the wild west, the introduction is suitably grandiose whilst at the same [...]The post Front Country-…
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Photo by Rui Vasco Portuguese Moonspell has announced the departure of their longtime drummer Mike Gaspar. The band quickly announced a replacement: Hugo Ribeiro, known for his work as a session recording drummer and performer in bands such as Godvlad, Kandia and others. Here’s what the band had t…
- 32 days ago 4 Jul 20, 10:43pm -

“The saga begins…” for Eoten, as they kick off their musical journey with the release of a lyric video for their first single “Kingdom of Immortals”. The song will be featured on their upcoming debut album “The Golden Throne”. Eoten is a multinational Symphonic Folk/Power Metal band wi…
- 59 days ago 8 Jun 20, 1:47am -

Forged and brewed in 2017 at Oulu, Finland and fronted by the Netherlands based vocalist Lafawijn – Iku-Turso released today “Pakana”, available as Digital, CD, LP and MC with Wolfspell Records handling all the physical versions. The band presents their cold northern pagan spirit in the form o…
- 83 days ago 15 May 20, 5:39pm -

Vredehammer premiere their new lyric video “Winds of Dysphoria”, you can watch it below! “Winds of Dysphoria” is taken from their critically acclaimed third full-length “Viperous”, which you can listen to below. Vredehammer’s combination of aggressive guitars and masterful songwritin…
- 86 days ago 12 May 20, 3:58am -

London based black metal outfit Tableau Mort have released a music video for their new single “Ignorance (Tapestry Sewn Pt. II)” in collaboration with Black Metal Promotion and Antichrist Magazine available here: Ignorance (Tapestry Sewn Pt. II) continues the themes on the first album and…
- 86 days ago 12 May 20, 3:30am -

Romanian Post Metal band KULTIKA released their new lyric video for Building Nothingness Inside Faith, first single taken off the band’s upcoming second studio album Capricorn Wolves: [embedded content] Here’s what the band had to say on it: “After many struggles we finally managed to release…
- 86 days ago 12 May 20, 2:56am -

Italy’s progressive post-rockers THE WHIRLINGS unveil mystical new video « Vacuum » off their recent album ‘Earthshine’, available via Subsound Records. Get into its magic now,  exclusively over at Everyting Is Noise. Exception that proves the rules, « Vaccum » features vocalist Vera…
- 86 days ago 12 May 20, 1:52am -

Connecticut-based doom metal trio CURSE THE SON debut « Suicide By Drummer, the intoxicating debut single taken from their fourth album Excruciation, due out June 12th on Ripple Music. Excruciation is a defining moment for a band who has dealt with multiple challenges since the release of Isolat…
- 86 days ago 12 May 20, 1:52am -

“The greatest artists at the moment are the ones bringing new elements into their respective genres” is a phrase that you’ll no doubt have seen or heard recently. Whilst some may say there is something for consistently putting out the same material strongly, and there’s nothing wrong with th…
- 12 hours ago 5 Aug 20, 7:41pm -

Neil Stevens, thick-string twanger and screamer for thrash metal maniacs Elimination tells us a bit about the band, and reminds us that they have a new EP out this week. This last bit is very important… Simple things first – where are you guys from? We are all based in East Anglia. Ipswich mainl…
- 12 hours ago 5 Aug 20, 7:31pm -

First up, I love this song. I love Tears For Fears’ original and I’ve been pleasantly surprised by most of the covers that have appeared over time. Michael Andrews and Gary Jules dir a superb version for the (disappointing IMHO) film Donnie Darko, but there have been swathes of others. Now, tyin…
- 1 day ago 4 Aug 20, 10:09pm -

On October 2nd, Anaal Nathrakh will release their 11th full-length, Endarkenment, via Metal Blade Records. For a first preview of the album, the title track can be heard below. If you’re sold on it then you can pre-order on a number of exclusive formats over at Metal Blade’s site. Extremity has…
- 1 day ago 4 Aug 20, 9:49pm -

With the release of debut album, Pyro, almost three years ago (seriously, how did that happen?), Rews have finally unleashed their follow-up, after some impressive touring and a personnel shake-up. Transforming from a two-piece into a trio with a new drummer and the addition of bass, it’s breathed…
- 1 day ago 4 Aug 20, 7:54pm -

Jason Crosson has such an awesome name he gifted it to his band. He also took the time to tell us a little more about them… Simple things first – where are you guys from? From a Galaxy far far away – however, currently residing in Sydney, Australia. How did you meet? How long have […]
- 2 days ago 4 Aug 20, 3:06pm -

CHRISTWVRKS have forged an unholy alliance with label Apocalyptic Witchcraft and strip away preconceptions with upcoming release Messiah Complex. This particular cacophony begins with “Three Daggers I Have For You” and for anybody not familiar with CHRISTWVRKS, Mr. Christ provides a harsh beginn…
- 2 days ago 4 Aug 20, 2:46pm -

Having racked up over half a century of streamed online performances during lockdown already, Bowling For Soup main man Jaret Reddick has announced a brand new online series; Jaret Reddick’s Happy Hour Hangtime! Happy Hour Hangtime is a series of shows taking place every Thursday in August. Each s…
- 2 days ago 4 Aug 20, 1:30pm -

SHOK PARIS has been one of the top bands that I came across when I first started to look deeper into the 80’s underground American metal. The Ohio pioneers are known for their three flawless albums, especially the second one “Steel and starlight”, which is a monument of classic Heavy Metal. Th…
- 11 days ago 26 Jul 20, 9:18am -

Greek Prog Metallers FORTRESS UNDER SIEGE return back in action with their third "Atlantis" album, to be released this fall on Rock of Angels Records. New album, new record label and the most important new people on the foreground. The band's spiritual father Fotis Sotiropoulos (guitar), patiently a…
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- 31 days ago 5 Jul 20, 11:32pm -

There were a lot of interesting things happening in the Prog / Power underground scene in the USA, during the late 90s, just before the rise of the new millennium. Progressive Metal was huge, the big bands had managed overtaking Europe and USA through their classic albums and the smaller newcomers w…
- 48 days ago 19 Jun 20, 4:39pm -

“This reissue will never happen, all the band members are dead and there is absolutely no info available for this band anywhere”. In a few words this was the status behind the SANCTUM name for many years now. Yes I am referring to SANCTUM from Florence, New Jersey, US. Arkeyn Steel Records manag…
- 48 days ago 19 Jun 20, 4:39pm -

What is this? Is it the newest sensation from Sweden, a newly founded band that combines some classic neoclassical influences like early MALMSTEEN, MICHAEL SCHENKER, and STEELER with some of the elite obscurities of European metal like HEAVY LOAD or GOTHAM CITY? Could be if GREYHAWK would not emerge…
- 50 days ago 17 Jun 20, 9:29am -

A couple of years ago, nobody could guess that George Call of the legendary ASKA (and a couple of more bands) would join the NWOBHM pioneers CLOVEN HOOF. Not only he came from a country far, far away but also had a somewhat different music perspective: You see, US bands have distinct features that d…
- 50 days ago 17 Jun 20, 6:05am -

It’s been 10 years already since the last L’ IMPERO DELLE OMBRE album, “I Compani Di Baal” and I tried to be as patient as possible, counting the days for a new album. I finally got the digital promo from their label (Black Widow) and I just couldn’t wait to sit down and play the […]
- 71 days ago 27 May 20, 9:55am -