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Friday, January 24, 2020 ...NEW METAL FRIDAY! January 24, 2020 - Annihilator - Ballistic, Sadistic (Silver Lining). Blasphemer - The Sixth Hour (Candlelight). Blue Oyster Cult - Cult Classic Re-Release (Frontiers). Blue Oyster Cult - Hard Rock Live Cleveland 2014 (Frontiers). Breaking Benjamin - Aurora (Hollywood). Brothers Of Metal - Emblas Saga (AFM). Davey Suicide - Rock Ain't Dead (Out Of Line/InGrooves). Dead Friends - High, Wasted Genes (Standby). Defiled - Infinite Regress (Season Of Mist). Dirty Shirley - Dirty Shirley (Frontiers). Hazzerd - Delirium (M-Theory). Jorn - Heavy Rock Radio II: Executing The Classics (Frontiers). Kirk Windstein - Dream in Motion (eOne). Konvent - Puritan Masochism (Napalm). Marko Hietala - Pyre of the Black Heart (Nuclear Blast). Midnight - Rebirth by Blasphemy (Metal Blade). Mortiis - Spirit of Rebellion (Omnipresence). Nero Di Marte - Immoto (Season of Mist). Revolution Saints - Rise (Frontiers). Surgical Strike - Part of a Sick World (Metalville). Temperance - Viridian (Napalm). Thy Catafalque - Naiv (Season Of Mist)... Thursday, January 23, 2020 ...NOVELISTS FR (French Progressive Metal) have a vid for the title-track, "C'est La Vie", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJVcmeTlEU8&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their third disc that will be released January 24, 2020 via SharpTone Records... Thursday, January 23, 2020 ...STREAMING MUSIC. FORMER WORLDS (Sludge/Doom) are streaming the track, "Spectre", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnHKiq8R3tk&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Iterations of Time", that comes out January 31, 2020 via Init Records... Thursday, January 23, 2020 ...SCARDUST (Israeli Progressive/Symphonic Metal) have a live vid for the track, "Tantibus II", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvKILNRbo84&feature=youtu.be For more info, check out the BandCamp page @ http://scardust.bandcamp.com/ Thursday, January 23, 2020 ...IN THIS MOMENT have a vid for the track, "The In-Between", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=pjOtKC_GZ9o&feature=emb_logo This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Mother", that comes out March 27, 2020 via Atlantic Records... Thursday, January 23, 2020 ... The legendary ROGER WATERS has announced the North American "This is Not a Drill" tour that will encompass 31 cities. The tour will mark the first time Waters has played in the round. Says Waters: "It’ll be a new show. It will be no-holds-barred. My work is to think, ‘Well, how can I make rock'n'roll more interesting or theatrical or exciting or visual or musical or whatever?’ That’s what I’ve spent the last 50 years doing: expressing myself.” Tour dates follow: July 8 -- Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena; July 10 -- Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center; July 14 -- Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena; July 17 -- Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena; July 21 -- Quebec City, QC @ Videotron Centre; July 23 -- Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre; July 25 -- Albany, NY @ Times Union Center; July 28 -- Boston, MA @ TD Garden; July 30 -- Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena; Aug. 1 -- Cincinnati, OH @ Heritage Bank Center; Aug. 5 -- New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden; Aug. 11 -- Raleigh, NC @ PNC Arena; Aug. 13 -- Orlando, FL @ Amway Center; Aug. 15 -- Miami, FL @ AmericanAirlines Arena; Aug. 18 -- Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena; Aug. 20 -- Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena; Aug. 22 -- Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum; Aug. 25 -- Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center; Aug. 27 -- Chicago, IL @ United Center; Aug. 29 -- Kansas City, MO @ Sprint Center; Sept. 2 -- Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center; Sept. 4 -- Las Vegas, NV @ T-Mobile Arena; Sept. 10 -- Los Angeles, CA @ Staples Center; Sept. 14 -- Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena; Sept. 16 -- Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place; Sept. 19 -- Tacoma, WA @ Tacoma Dome; Sept. 21 -- Portland, OR @ Moda Center; Sept. 23 -- Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center; Sept. 25 -- San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center; Sept. 30 -- Salt Lake City, UT @ Vivint Smart Home Arena; Oct. 3 -- Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center ... Thursday, January 23, 2020 ... Horror Pain Gore Death Productions, in association with Thrashing Corpse Records, will release "Perception Blur!," a collection of demos from the thrash metal/death metal band VIOAGRESSION. All of the included recordings have been recently remastered and will be packaged with new artwork, historical info, lyrics and photos. The album commemorates the thirtieth anniversary of these recordings ... Thursday, January 23, 2020 ... HAREM SCAREM will release their new album, "Change the World," on March 4th, 2020. According to the band's Pete Lesperance: "We really only have one goal when we start working on a record and that is to try and write the best songs we can. In the beginning, Harry and I work individually on parts and than bring them together to see if we have a good starting point for some songs. I think we've finally found our stride (I should hope so after thirty years of being a band) and we just try to keep ourselves happy musically, but deliver something that we feel the fans will like!" ... Thursday, January 23, 2020 ... You'd think that just because Dutch multi-instrumentalist RON COOLEN'S new album, "Rise," contains twelve tracks of classic hard rock and heavy metal (with some elements of prog and thrash) it would be worth a listen. But when you add the guest line-up of George Lynch, Keith St. John, Christopher Amott, Göran Edman, Stéphan Forté, Joey Concepcion, Thorsten Koehne, Chris Clancy, Johannes Persson, Daniël Verberk, Steve Lamb and Sam Walters, it becomes a downright must-listen. "Rise" will be released on March 1, 2020 and will only be available through Ron's website at http://www.roncoolen.rocks ... Thursday, January 23, 2020 ...HAZZERD (Thrash) have a lyric vid for the track, "A Tormented Reality", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=440NQubX7WE&feature=emb_logo This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Delirium", that comes out January 24, 2020 via M-Theory Audio... Thursday, January 23, 2020 ...GREY DAZE (The band Chester Bennington fronted before LINKIN PARK) have a vid for the track, "What's In The Eye", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EzuNdQ6WB8 This cut is off a full-length disc that should arrive Spring 2020 via Loma Vista Recordings... Wednesday, January 22, 2020 ...STREAMING MUSIC. THE SPIRIT (Blackened Death Metal) are streaming the track, "Repugnant Human Scum", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lBQeZYP7OM&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Cosmic Terror", that comes out February 7, 2020... Wednesday, January 22, 2020 ...BLEED THE SKY have a vid for the track, "Serpent", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxH1zMj4lbE&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their just unleashed disc, "This Way Lies Madness", via Art is War Records... Thursday, January 23, 2020 ...KARG (Atmospheric Black Metal) have a vid for the track, "Tod, Wo Bleibt Dein Frieden"? (Translates into, "Death, Where's Your Peace?") viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f_aNkC8JQc&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Traktat", that comes out February 7, 2020 via AOP Records... Thursday, January 23, 2020 ...TELEPATHY (Instrumental Post-Metal) will release their disc, "Burn Embrace", on March 27, 2020 via Svart Records. Click the link for a teaser > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKbDTMc_hnI&feature=youtu.be Thursday, January 23, 2020 ...HUMAN IMPACT (which includes members of UNSANE, COP SHOOT COP and SWANS) have a vid for the track, "E605", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZW5FHzF-Wc&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their upcoming self-titled disc that comes out March 13, 2020 via Ipecac Records... Thursday, January 23, 2020 ...HUSBANDRY have a vid for the track, "Ghostload", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jygkQtX7Kbo&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their disc, "A Port in a Storm"... Thursday, January 23, 2020 ...STREAMING ALBUM. BREATHING THEORY have a vid for the track, "The Nothing", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwXqetGMqyY This cut is off their disc, "Balance"...If you dig the vid, then you can stream their album at this link >> http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiPReL3_zy78v_-UUwIJ0RbgWjGd7P_Xp&fbclid=IwAR3DdFk24B3t8Jh9w-GDsZ6Iu-Mir2zyTA8qmkATFhljJ1BPF7LNIbLISL4&app=desktop#menu Tuesday, January 21, 2020 ... OZZY OSBOURNE has announced that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. His wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne, shared the following regarding his condition: "There's so many different types of Parkinson's; it's not a death sentence by any stretch of the imagination, but it does affect certain nerves in your body. And it's -- it's like you have a good day, a good day, and then a really bad day." Our best wishes to the Prince of Darkness ... Tuesday, January 21, 2020 ... RAMMSTEIN has announced the dates of their North American 2020 tour. Dates include: Aug 20: Montreal Parc Jean-Drapeau, QC; Aug 23: Philadelphia Lincoln Financial Field, PA; Aug 27: Washington FedExField, DC; Aug 30: Minneapolis US Bank Stadium, MN; Sep 03: Chicago Soldier Field, IL; Sep 06: Foxborough Gillette Stadium, MA; Sep 10: East Rutherford MetLife Stadium, NJ; Sep 16: San Antonio Alamodome, TX; Sep 19: Los Angeles Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, CA; Sep 27: Mexico City Foro Sol, Mexico ... Wednesday, January 15, 2020 ...Would just like to say again that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is an embarrassing joke run by a bunch of rock snobs who get off feeling like they're important. Whitney Houston over JUDAS PRIEST and MOTORHEAD? Yeah, right. As usual, we won't waste any more space here discussing this pompous, self-aggrandizing sham ... Tuesday, January 14, 2020 ... The mighty RAMMSTEIN are coming to North America in 2020. At the moment, we don't know exactly where, but a map posted by the band indicates that California, Texas, Minnesota, Illinois, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts are on the list as are Canada's province of Quebec and Mexico's Mexico City. One thing is certain: It will be a loud and fiery show! ... Monday, January 13, 2020 ... PEARL JAM have announced the forthcoming release of their new album, "Gigaton," on March 11th. The band's first full length in over six years will feature "Dance of the Clairvoyants" as its first single. Says guitarist Mike McCready: "Making this record was a long journey. It was emotionally dark and confusing at times, but also an exciting and experimental road map to musical redemption. Collaborating with my bandmates on Gigaton ultimately gave me greater love, awareness and knowledge of the need for human connection in these times." The band will also tour in support of the new album. Dates follow: March 18th – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena; March 20th – Ottawa, ON @ Canadian Tire Centre; March 22nd – Quebec City, QC @ Videotron Centre; March 24th – Hamilton, ON @ FirstOntario Centre; March 28th – Baltimore, MD @ Royal Farms Arena; March 30th – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden; April 2nd – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena; April 4th – St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center; April 6th – Oklahoma City, OK @ Chesapeake Energy Arena; April 9th – Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center; April 11th – Phoenix, AZ @ Gila River Arena; April 13th – San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena; April 15th & 16th – Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum; April 18th & 19th – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena ... Friday, January 10, 2020 ... We have lost a true legend. NEIL PEART of RUSH has passed on at the age of 67 ... Thursday, January 02, 2020 ... By the way, Happy 2020 to each and every Rough Edge reader and their families! ... Thursday, January 02, 2020 ...NEW METAL FRIDAY! (on Thursday) January 3, 2020 \m/ \m/ - Cardinal Sin - Lucified (Machine Man). Horrid - As We Forget Our Past (Dunkelheit). Humans Etcetera - A Normal Temporary Reaction to Life Events (Nefarious). Perdition Hearse - Mala Fide (Nuclear War Now!)... Thursday, January 02, 2020 ...CYNICAL EXISTENCE has a vid for the track, "No Way Out", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXqL-KOMRB8 This cut is off their disc, "Rebirth" via Advoxya Records... Thursday, January 02, 2020 ...STREAMING MUSIC. PESTIFER (Tech Death Metal) are streaming the track, "Ominous Wanderers", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=024zKhtE_4I&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Expanding Oblivion", that will be unleashed March 13, 2020 via XENOKORP... Friday, December 20, 2019 ...DANNY DE LA ROSA has a vid for the track, "Acid Flame", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=XsLGcOpUJa4&feature=emb_logo This cut is off his debut solo disc that comes out early 2020... Wednesday, December 18, 2019 ...O ZORN! have a vid for the track, "Casket", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjzqvVJZAn4&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Your Killer", that comes out on March 20, 2020 via Seeing Red Records... Tuesday, December 17, 2019 ... The legendary MORTIIS will release a new album, "Spirit of Rebellion," on January 24th. The new album is a "re-interpreted expansion and continuation of the 1994 classic "Ånden som Gjorde Opprør." Says Mortiis about the new release: "I had to fend off a lot of demons to get to this point. They’ll be back, they always come back, but at least my vision is no longer clouded ... When I was working on re-interpreting my old music for the Cold Meat Industry festival in Stockholm almost two years ago, I had no idea that I´d eventually create an (almost) new record, nor that a section of it would be used for my first Dungeon Synth video since 1996. But here we are.” Check out the recently released video clip for “Visions of an Ancient Future” at https://youtu.be/j-RCM61Sb5s ... Tuesday, December 17, 2019 ... The full album stream for NEKKROFUKK's new release is available for your listening pleasure at https://metalbite.com/news/11961/mb-premiere-and-review-nekkrofukk-antikkrist-venomous-full-album-stream. I mean, how can you NOT want to listen to an album entitled "Antikkrist Venomous Uteroplacental Injekktor Of Goat Semen & Mephistophallus Thermonukklear Messiah Violation?" Thanks to Metalbite for bringing this to our attention! ... Monday, December 16, 2019 … THE ACACIA STRAIN announced their Winter 2020 headlining tour with ROTTING OUT, CREEPING DEATH, CHAMBER, and FUMING MOUTH on the same bill. The band has been working on new material in anticipation of the tour. Says singer Vincent Bennett: "For the past few months, we've been working on new material for an upcoming release that will be detailed soon. We are looking forward 2020, and all the new music and touring ahead." Tour dates follow: 2/28 — New Haven, CT — The State House; 2/29 — Amityville, NY — Amityville Music Hall; 3/1 — Baltimore, MD — Soundstage; 3/3 — Greensboro, NC — The Blind Tiger; 3/4 — West Columbia, SC — New Brookland Tavern; 3/5 — Orlando, FL — Soundbar; 3/6 — Tampa, FL — Crowbar; 3/7 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade; 3/9 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall; 3/10 — Dallas, TX — Gas Monkey Bar and Grill; 3/11 — Austin, TX — Empire Control Room; 3/14 — Anaheim, CA — Chain Reaction*; 3/15 — Los Angeles, CA — 1720*; 3/16 — Berkeley, CA — Cornerstone*; 3/17 — Portland, OR — The Hawthorne Theatre*; 3/18 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon*; 3/20 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Greek Station; 3/21 — Denver, CO — Marquis Theater; 3/22 — Lawrence, KS — The Bottleneck; 3/24 — St Paul, MN — Amsterdam Bar; 3/25 — Chicago, IL — Subterranean; 3/26 — Indianapolis, IN — Hoosier Dome; 3/27 — Columbus, OH — Skully's Music Diner; 3/28 — Detroit, MI — The Sanctuary; 3/29 — Toronto, ON — Hard Luck Bar; 3/31 — Ottawa, ON — The Brass Monkey; 4/1 — Montreal, QC — Bar Le Ritz; 4/2 — Syracuse, NY — Lost Horizon; 4/3 — Worcester, MA — Palladium; 4/4 — Brooklyn, NY — The Kingsland; 4/5 — Philadelphia, PA — Underground Arts. NOTE * = No CREEPING DEATH. Monday, December 16, 2019 … “Three Way Ride,” the new video by WILDSTREET has been released and you can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxcTNdIUDYc … Monday, December 16, 2019 … INFERNAL CULT has released their latest single, “Son of Babalon.” Says the band about the new single: “The main concept of ‘Son of Babalon’ is to create a bridge between occultism and negative themes. My music is inspired by real events and all the feelings were experienced and lived. I wanted to be inspired but at the same time I didn't wanted to create something out of unreal transcendence. I want to create art that everyone can feel, because everyone has experienced transcendence. Everyone has reached other worlds sometimes. The world of pain and suffering. Those are the gods which show us the right direction and lead our path where we learn from our mistakes.” Sounds deep right? Check it out for yourself at https://www.facebook.com/InfernalCult/?ref=br_rs … Friday, December 13, 2019 ...NEW METAL FRIDAY! December 13, 2019 - Arkona - Age Of Capricorn (Debemur Morti). Coven - Half A Century Of Witchcraft Box Set (Prophecy). September Mourning - Volume III EP (Mortem). Coven - Half A Century Of Witchcraft Box Set (Prophecy). Jasta - The Lost Chapters, Volume 2 (Self). Moonspell - Sin/Pecado and 2econd Skin Re-Release (Napalm). Satyricon - Rebel Extravaganza Re-Release (Napalm). September Mourning - Volume III EP (Mortem). Stone Sour - Hello, You Bastards: Live In Reno (Cooking Vinyl)... Friday, December 13, 2019 ... True hard rock legends BLUE OYSTER CULT will release a live double CD, "Hard Rock Live Cleveland 2014," on January 24, 2020. The live recording will feature both the band's big hits and some deep cuts which long time fans will be thrilled to hear. The release will be available on CDx2, LPx3 and Blu-Ray disc ... Friday, December 13, 2019 ...The legendary BODY COUNT will release their 7th album, "Carnivore," on March 6, 2020. Check out the first video at https://youtu.be/lAsZUtuZhIA ... Friday, December 13, 2019 ... Heavy progressive band GODSTICKS will release their new album, entitled "Inescapable," on February 7th, 2020. The band says that the new album has a definitive theme running throughout, without turning it into a concept album, and that the new record is of a more personal nature, exploring the inner demons of the band's Darren Charles. Says Charles: "Lyrically, I’ve always shared personal thoughts, feelings and experiences but in a very ambiguous way. For 'Inescapable'--in a conscious effort not to repeat ourselves--I thought I’d be a little more self-reflective and perhaps examine some of my inner demons. I have a strange relationship with music, and especially playing guitar. I would struggle to survive without either, but equally they have made my life mentally torturous because my own self-worth is completely wrapped up in them. I used to be very much a perfectionist in my early years, and whilst some people may wear that as a badge of honour, I eventually viewed it as huge heavy weight dragging down. It was a long time before I arrived at the realisation that perfection was impossible to achieve." The first single and video from "Inescapable," "Denigrate," have just been released and can be found at https://youtu.be/Cpk9H3P9Mkc ... Friday, December 13, 2019 ...PORN have a vid for the track, "High Summer Sun", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DswL2HzbEfI&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their upcoming disc, "No Monster's in God's Eyes - Act III ", that comes out March 2020... Thursday, December 12, 2019 ... The critically acclaimed film about the legendary ZZ TOP, "ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band From Texas," will be released on DVD, Blu-Ray and digital formats on February 28, 2020. The Banger Films production sold out when it played at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood this year and enjoyed a hugely successful 10-week theatrical run on 150 screens. The release is available with a special That Little Ol’ Band merchandise bundles from https://smarturl.it/ZZTopDoc now ... Wednesday, December 11, 2019 ...IT COMES IN WAVES have a vid for the track, "Danger", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJZ5yS43Yk4&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their upcoming EP, "Wolf In Disguise", on January 31, 2020 via Standby Records... Wednesday, December 11, 2019 ...VxPxOxAxAxWxAxMxC (Grindcore) are streaming the track, "Against Humans, Against Animals, Against Everything" [feat. Haruka KAMIYAMA], at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0po_Nt0xTOk&feature=youtu.be This brutal cut is off their upcoming disc, "Austrian Dukes of Derangement", via XENOKORP Records on February 7, 2020... Wednesday, December 11, 2019 ... DENNIS DEYOUNG will release his new album in Spring of 2020. The new record, entitled "26 East: Volume 1,” (which represents the birthplace of STYX and the address where DeYoung grew up in Roseland, Chicago) features a duet with JULIAN LENNON on the track "The Good Old Days." Says DeYoung of the duet: "The moment we sang together in the studio it felt magical. I wrote the song specifically for our two voices. I had never met Julian previously but I have been an admirer since 'Valotte'.” DeYoung is touring in support of the new album. Tour dates follow: Feb. 14th: River City Casino: St Louis, MO; Feb. 15th: River City Casino: St Louis, MO; Feb. 20th: Capital City Amphitheater: Tallahassee, FL; Feb. 21st: Saenger Theatre: Pensacola, FL; Feb. 23rd: Sea World Bayside Stadium: Orlando, FL; Feb. 28th: Ameristar Casino Star Pavilion: Kansas City, MO; Feb. 29th: Rhythm City Casino Event Cente: Davenport, IA; Mar. 6th: Golden Nugget Casino: Las Vegas, NV; Mar. 7th: Magnolia Performing Arts Center: El Cajon, CA; Mar. 13th: MGM Park Center Stage: Northfield, OH; Mar. 14th: The Midland Theatre: Newark, OH; Mar. 20th: Revolution Hall: Portland, OR; Mar. 21st: Admiral Theatre: Bremerton, WA; Apr. 3rd: House of Blues: Chicago, IL; Apr. 4th: The Clyde Theatre: Fort Wayne, IN; Apr. 17th: The Paramount: Huntington, NY ; Apr. 18th: Mayo Performing Arts Center: Morristown, NJ ; Apr. 24th: Resorts Superstar Theater: Atlantic City, NJ; Apr. 25th: The Wind Creek Event Center: Bethlehem, PA ; May 1st: Le Grand Theatre: Quebec City, Canada ; May 2nd: Theatre St. Denis: Montreal, Canada ; May 8th: Island Casino Showroom: Harris, MI; May 9th: Island Casino Showroom: Harris, MI; Jun. 4th: Paramount Arts Center: Ashland, KY; Jun. 5th: Belterra Casino CenterStage: Florence, IN; July 10th: Verizon Theatre: Grand Prairie, TX; July 11th: Austin City Limits Live Moody Theatre: Austin, TX. ... Wednesday, December 11, 2019 ... THE CRO-MAGS have just released thier second EP in twenty years. The three-track "From the Grave" is now available on limited 7" editions of clear with black smoke, solid yellow, clear orange and (our favorite) glow-in-the-dark vinyl. ... Wednesday, December 11, 2019 ... SLEEPWRAITH will release their debut album, "Day Terrors," on January 17th, 2020. The band of two says this about their motivation behind writing the album: "We created an album with little thought as to how it would be received, instead of focusing on making an album that we would want to hear. We’ve always felt that making art with this starting point has created some of the most genuine music out there. Hopefully, our fans enjoy music for the same reasons we do and enjoy this album as much as we do." The band describes the first single, "The Aphelion Complex," as "an angry trip to the infirmary with soaring melodies and heavy intricacy. The main inspiration is the need to expel the demons within and contain them in an art form. We use this inner turmoil as a starting place, and try to make it into something beautiful. It’s painful and sometimes disgusting, but it’s also therapeutic. For more information, check out www.sleepwraith.com ... Wednesday, December 11, 2019 ...PYRAMIDS ON MARS featuring guitarist Kevin Estrella will release their new album, "Edge of the Black," on December 21st. The first single from the album, "Nact Waffen," is now available for your listening pleasure on metalrules.com. Says Estrella: "There are a lot of interesting things going on with Nacht Waffen. First being, the song is heavily influenced by Rammstein. I am a huge Rammstein fan. The title 'Nacht Waffen' is about the Secret Space Program (SSP). Nacht Waffen (Dark Fleet in German) is the breakaway society that evolved after WWII when Germany lost the war. The Nazis had already reverse-engineered UFOs from extraterrestrial technology and built their own fleet of flying saucers called Haunebu II. Because of my deep connection in the UFO community, I have been pulled into the SSP world. I am friends with many veterans like Penny Bradley who are outspoken about the program. But there are other interesting things going on in the song. It's an instrumental song, but the verse is actually speaking in a tonal language. It is saying 'DO YOU HEAR ME.' How is this possible? You will need to visit www.pyramidsonmars.com and listen to the radio interviews about my ongoing extraterrestrial contact and how they downloaded me with the Tonal Language of the Whales." Um, okay. Intriguing though, no? ... Wednesday, December 11, 2019 ...PYRAMIDS ON MARS Guitarist Kevin Estrella’s project Pyramids On Mars has a new album being released on December 21, 2019, entitled "Edge of the Black". The full length offers up an aural palette of intense instrumental progressive shredding rock that's emotional, provocative and 4-dimensional. Teaming up with MetalRules.com, Pyramids On Mars is premiering the next single 'Nacht Waffen', a track influenced by Estrella's love for the band Rammstein and fascination for Germany's Secret Space Program as he explains further. "There are a lot of interesting things going on with Nacht Waffen. First being, the song is heavily influenced by Rammstein. I am a huge Rammstein fan. The title Nacht Waffen is about the Secret Space Program (SSP). Nacht Waffen (Dark Fleet in German) is the breakaway society that evolved after WWII when Germany lost the war. The Nazi’s had already reverse engineered UFO’s from extraterrestrial technology and built their own fleet of flying saucers called Haunebu II. Because of my deep connection in the UFO community, I have been pulled into the SSP world. I am friends with many veterans like Penny Bradley who are outspoken about the program. But there are other interesting things going on in the song. Its an instrumental song, but the verse is actually speaking in a tonal language. It is saying “DO YOU HEAR ME.” How is this possible? You will need to visit www.pyramidsonmars.com and listen to the radio interviews about my ongoing extraterrestrial contact and how they downloaded me with the Tonal Language of the Whales. Truth is stranger than fiction." Listen to 'Nacht Waffen' HERE. Thursday, December 05, 2019 ...UNVEIL THE STRENGTH have a vid for the track, "Unstoppable", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=azUMmg_kth4&feature=emb_logo Thursday, December 05, 2019 ...NSFW Vid. BLACK ROYAL (Finnish Sludge Metal) have a vid for the track, "Pagan Saviour", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=7vFf988zDZM&feature=emb_logo This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Firebride", which will be released February 14, 2020 via Suicide Records... Thursday, December 05, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. KAUSE 4 KONFLIKT are streaming track, "Ain't Give A Shit", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MdN0kShDM4&feature=youtu.be Thursday, December 05, 2019 ...STREAMING EP. TUSKAR are streaming their sludge disc, "The Monolith Sessions", at this link > http://cvltnation.com/witness-the-aural-destruction-of-tuskar-the-monolith-sessions-ep/ Thursday, December 05, 2019 ...MAYHEM (Black Metal) have released their first official vid ever for the track, "Falsified And Hated", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7jResTj9qc&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their disc, "Daemon", that will be unleashed soon... Thursday, December 05, 2019 ...KILLIN' CANDACE have a lyric vid for the track, "Straight From The Underground", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQAJZ_YKgbY&feature=youtu.be Thursday, December 05, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. GLASSLANDS are streaming the track, "Mr. Creeps", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9XClLKL5gM&fbclid=IwAR08aN5rYgIwRUaknm-dBg3utSrVkUxvUhFrsXK2Sfh4L-cMEeEL8jFxT7w Thursday, December 05, 2019 ...THE NIXONS have a vid for the track, "Crutch", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsc5C3WMLoY&feature=emb_logo Thursday, December 05, 2019 ...WILDSTREET have a vid for the track, "Three Way Ride", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxcTNdIUDYc Thursday, December 05, 2019 ...ASCENDING FROM ASHES have a lyric vid for the track, "The Prince", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=burU5i6uN_w This cut is off their concept album "Glory", that comes out December 25, 2019... Thursday, December 05, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. DELIVERANCE (Blackened Sludge) are streaming the track, "Sancte Iohannes", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAhZgy5hXvo&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Holocaust 26:1-46", that comes out February 22, 2020 via Deadlight Records... Thursday, December 05, 2019 ...INFINITE EVE have a lyric vid for the title-track, "The Story", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBir-x4MpM8&feature=youtu.be Thursday, December 05, 2019 ...PORN will release their third album (the final act), "No Monsters in God's Eyes - Act III." on March 27, 2020. Click the link for an album trailer > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO0jgR9dmO0& feature=youtu.be In 2017, PORN released the first act, "The Ogre Inside - Act I", the first act of a trilogy based on the enigmatic character Mr. Strangler. In 2019, the band released the second act of its trilogy : "The Darkest of Human Desires – Act II"... Thursday, December 05, 2019 ...REMEMBER THE MONSTERS have a vid for the track, "Sink", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90nykVjJuw4 This cut is off their disc, "Close Encounters", available now. You can also stream and purchase the track at this link >> http://snd.click/uNyeY4D Monday, November 18, 2019 ... Remember that contract the members of MOTLEY CRUE signed saying they'd never re-unite after their farewell tour? Well, so much for that. The band will headline a stadium tour next year with DEF LEPPARD and POISON on the same bill. Sounds like an awesome show ... Monday, October 28, 2019 ...DARK STATION have a vid for the track, "Obvious", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy6xLeN_kek This cut is off their just released disc, "Down in the Dark"... Friday, October 25, 2019 ...NEW METAL FRIDAY! October 25, 2019 - Aephanemer - Prokopton Re-Release (Napalm). Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell - Very Uncertain Times (Rise Above). Airbourne - Boneshaker (Spinefarm). Alcest - Spiritual Instinct (Nuclear Blast). The Almost - Fear Caller (Fearless). Bad Wolves - N.A.T.I.O.N. (Eleven Seven). Botanist - Ecosystem (Aural). Cirith Ungol - I'm Alive DVD/CD (Metal Blade). Cloak - The Burning Dawn (Season Of Mist). Dawn Ray'd - Behold Sedition Plainsong (Prosthetic). Edenbridge - Dynamind (SPV/Steamhammer). Fit For An Autopsy - The Sea Of Tragic Beasts (Nuclear Blast). The Great Old Ones - Cosmicism (Season Of Mist). Jinger - Macro (Napalm). Karyn Crisis' Gospel Of The Witches - Covenant (Aural). Leprous - Pitfalls (InsideOut). Locket - All Out (Fearless). Mayhem - Daemon (Century Media). Metalite - Biomechanicals (AFM). Motorhead - 1979 Box Set (BMG). Motorhead - Bomber Re-Release (BMG). Motorhead - Overkill Re-Release (BMG). Norma Jean - All Hail (Solid State). Petbrick - I (Closed Casket). Phil Campbell - Old Lions Still Roar (Nuclear Blast). Pride & Glory - Pride & Glory Re-Release (eOne). Rings Of Saturn - Gidim (Nuclear Blast). Saint Asonia - Flawed Design (Spinefarm). Steve Grimmett's Grim Reaper - At The Gates (Dissonance). Sunn O))) - Pyroclasts (Southern Lord). Swans - Leaving Meaning (Young God). Turbokill - Vice World (SPV/Steamhammer). Vastum - Orificial Purge (20 Buck Spin). Zonal - Wrecked (Relapse)... Thursday, October 24, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. MAYHEM (Black Metal) are streaming the track, "Falsified & Hated", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcPcVbpeV8w&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their disc, "Daemon", that will be released October 25, 2019 via Century Media... Thursday, October 24, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. TUSKAR are streaming the track, "Beneath", at this link > http://tuskar.bandcamp.com/album/the-monolith-sessions This cut is off their EP titled, "The Monolith Sessions", that comes out November 8, 2019... Thursday, October 24, 2019 ...YEAR OF THE LOCUST have a lyric vid for the track, "Sorry", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O2hQjpqpCg&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their newest self-titled EP... Thursday, October 24, 2019 ...SLEAVE have a vid for the track, "Swept", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43niJ5Gz0Do&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0VNgsqvYBU9diNlv7YFJo3kAicO0s33bWiuIpCy8K_pJHEL1TYWPqXNgM This cut is off their disc, "Don't Expect Anything", via Engineer Records... Thursday, October 24, 2019 ...SKINLAB have a vid for the track, "Overcoming", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJPfOwK6wNQ&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Venomous", that comes out October 25, 2019 via Art is War Records... Tuesday, October 22, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. WOODHAWK are streaming the track, "Weightless Light", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mLgu6PbSA8&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Violent Nature", that comes out November 1, 2019... Tuesday, October 22, 2019 ...MONOLORD (Doom Metal) have a vid for the track, "The Last Leaf", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcRT_bFaz_0&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their disc, "No Comfort", via Relapse Records... Tuesday, October 22, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. TSUNAMI BOMB are streaming the track, "The Hathors", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85ROg-n-EBc&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their upcoming disc, "The Spine That Binds", that comes out November 8, 2019 from Alternative Tentacles Records... Tuesday, October 22, 2019 ...MITHRIDATIC have a vid for the track, "Toothless Bite", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAGBnXVIPGk&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their disc, "Tetanos Mystique", via XENOKORP Records... Tuesday, October 22, 2019 ...SCHULTZ have a vid for the track, "Shot Of Pain", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfhr3r5SqMc&feature=youtu.be This is the title-track off their newest disc via BLC Productions... Friday, October 18, 2019 ...MORTUARY have a vid for the track, "Delete / Replace", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PcijMWNnSY&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their upcoming disc, "The Autophagous Reign", that comes out November 8, 2019 via XENOKORP Records... Friday, October 18, 2019 ...NEW METAL FRIDAY! October 18, 2019 - 1349 - The Infernal Pathway (Season Of Mist). Alter Bridge - Walk The Sky (Napalm). Blood Eagle - To Ride In Blood & Bathe In Greed II EP (Nuclear Blast). Dan McCafferty - Last Testament (earMusic). Infected Rain - Endorphin (Napalm). Jimmy Eat World - Surviving (Exotic Location/RCA). Necronomicon - Unus (Season Of Mist). Ray Alder - What The Water Wants (InsideOut). Refused - War Music (Spinefarm/Search & Destroy). Rob Halford - Celestial (Legacy). Santa Cruz - Katharsis (M-Theory)... Thursday, October 17, 2019 … Canada’s WOODHAWK will release their new album, “Violent Nature,” on November 1st. The band—who are said to appeal to fans of Black Sabbath, The Sword, Clutch, Truckfighters, Priestess, Mastodon, Red Fang, Thin Lizzy, etc.—say the album is a step away from the science fiction themes explored on their last album, “Beyond the Sun,” saying “On previous efforts, we wrote from a science fiction standpoint. It’s where we all were at, at the point in our lives and reflected what we wanted to say and represent. Now, we believe in honesty and find the therapeutic side of music. This album has been an expressive honest view into our lives over the past 2 years.” In addition to the new album, the band has teamed up with New Level Brewing to create a Violent Nature Beer, which will launch on November 2nd during a party at the Brewery. The band will tour in support of the new album. Dates and places include: Oct 25 - Vancouver, BC - Railway Club; Oct 26 - Kamloops, BC - Pogue Mahones; Nov 2 - Beer Launch Party - New Level Brewing in Calgary (Beer release party!); Nov 8 - Calgary, AB - Palomino (Album Release Show); Nov 9 - Edmonton, AB - Temple w/ The Wild! … Thursday, October 17, 2019 ...DETOXI have a vid for the track, "Death Of A Nation", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPEwZHN-a3Y This cut is off their upcoming disc, "First Flesh", that comes out October 18, 2019... Thursday, October 17, 2019 ...BEYOND REMAINS have a vid for the track, "Black Sun", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T07Ubj5Dz78&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their debut disc, "Unleash The Violence"... Thursday, October 17, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. MORTIS (Dungeon Synth) is streaming the track, "Visions of an Ancient Future", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-RCM61Sb5s&feature=youtu.be This cut is off the upcoming disc, "Spirit of Rebellion", that will be released January 24, 2020... Thursday, October 17, 2019 ...CAPTAIN CHEESEBEARD (Prog Rock Irregular) are streaming the track, "Deadwood", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6CxGpvmRhU&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their EP that will be released October 18, 2019... Thursday, October 17, 2019 ...AUDIO KARATE have a vid for the track, "Sin Cuchillo", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU64X8VLipA This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Malo", available October 18, 2019, on Wiretap Records, A-F Records, and SBAM Records... Wednesday, October 16, 2019 … MORTIIS has announced the release of a new album later this year. “Spirit of Rebellion” is described as “a re-interpreted expansion and continuation of the 1994 Era I classic “Ånden som Gjorde Opprør” and will be released on CD, vinyl and digital. Says Mortiis of the new release: "I had to fend off a lot of demons to get to this point. They’ll be back, they always come back, but at least my vision is no longer clouded...When I was working on re-interpreting my old music for the Cold Meat Industry festival in Stockholm almost two years ago, I had no idea that I´d eventually create an (almost) new record, nor that a section of it would be used for my first Dungeon Synth video since 1996. But here we are.” Mortiis will tour in support of the new album beginning in early 2020. For dates and tickets, check out https://smarturl.it/MortiisTickets … Tuesday, October 15, 2019 ...ONE WAY TO LIVE have a vid for the track, "Falling", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCtbsZi8kME Their EP will be out November 22, 2019... Tuesday, October 15, 2019 ...MAYHEM (Black Metal) have a lyric vid for the track, "Of Worms and Ruins", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhoMfXuUqWg&feature=youtu.be This snarling cut is off their upcoming disc, "Daemon", that comes out October 25, 2019 via Century Media Records... Tuesday, October 15, 2019 ...MORTUARY (Thrash/Death) will release their sixth disc, "The Autophagous Reign", via XENOKORP Records on November 8, 2019... Tuesday, October 15, 2019 ...The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is an embarrassing joke run by a bunch of rock snobs who get off feeling like they're important. Many of their nominees don't make sense (Whitney Houston?) and their exclusion of important band members (i.e, Phil Campbell and Mikkey Dee of MOTORHEAD) is insulting and childishly punitive. We won't waste space here discussing this year's nominees ... Tuesday, October 15, 2019 ...THE SIMPLE RADICALS have a lyric vid for the track, "New Revolution", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY7cm3-1m7E&feature=youtu.be Tuesday, October 15, 2019 ...DEAD BY WEDNESDAY have a lyric vid for the track, "Beat Down & Broken" (Feat. Gabriel Gonzaga), viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bMMsTGc_WA&feature=youtu.be Tuesday, October 15, 2019 ...DEAD ORIGINAL have a lyric vid for the track, "Fade to Light", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_3lk_il-ms Tuesday, October 15, 2019 ...ANOTHER LOST YEAR have a vid for the track, "H.O.M.E.", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZLZBkBKRRk&feature=youtu.be Tuesday, October 15, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. VARICELLA (Industrial Metal/Rock) are streaming the track, "Obey (The Power of Violence)" at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ0oN0gOTqs This cut is off their just released disc, "Even Deader"... Thursday, October 10, 2019 ... METALLICA will be playing several U.S. Festivals next year—their only festival performances for that period—but that’s not the big news. The big news is that they’ll be playing TWO sets at each show. At the Epicenter, Welcome to Rockville, Sonic Temple, Louder Than Life and Aftershock Festivals, Metallica will perform two separate headlining sets. These events will be the only chance to see Metallica at a U.S. festival in 2020. In addition, each set that Metallica plays will be unique. In other words, there’s potential there for ten different shows. Tickets are now on sale. For more information, check out www.MetallicaXX.com … Thursday, October 10, 2019 … ALIGN THE TIDE has unleashed their new single, “Blacklist” the first from their new album “Dead Religion,” which will be available on October 18. Says vocalist/guitarist Kyle Farrugia about the new single: “This song speaks of nothing personal, but takes a rather different perspective: the one of a mercenary; a hired gun. Despite it not being inspirational or lacking any emotional meaning to the track, the guitars, drums and vocals turn it up to 11 in terms of rhythm and groove. The crazy energy that we unleash when performing could only describe it profoundly. ‘Blacklist’ is one of the best songs on the record and is considered as a favorite by many people who have heard us play it live.” You can check out the track at Apple Music, Spotify or YouTube now … Thursday, October 10, 2019 ... SPINAL TAP returns! Well, kinda sorta. Lead bass player Derek Smalls has extended his "Lukewarm Water Live!" tour, with a November 6th date at the legendary Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. According to a press release, Smalls will be accompanies by a "panoply” of special guests throughout the tour as well as music from his latest album, "Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing) and, of course, Spinal Tap favorites. Scheduled dates so far are: 11/6: Los Angeles, CA (The Wiltern); 11/9: Seattle, WA (Moore Theatre); 11/11: Vancouver, BC (The Vogue Theatre); 11/14: San Francisco, CA (The Warfield Theatre). By the way, "panoply" defined is: "a complete or impressive collection of things" .... Wednesday, October 09, 2019 ... DECIMATE METALFEST 3 has been scheduled for June 12th-14th in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Want your band to play at this growing show? Simply go to the following website, enter your information, and sit back and wait for a confirmation letter. The website is at https://decimatemf.wixsite.com/decimateme/submit or you can submit via e-mail decimatesubmissions(@)gmail.com. The deadline is October 31st so submit now! Says Sloan Voxx, DMF organizer: "There are no limitations to who can apply to Decimate! We love diversity! So if you're not in a Metal Band, APPLY ANYWAY, if you're a Burlesque act, APPLY ANYWAY, if you're a solo artist, APPLY ANYWAY! We look forward to each and every submission that comes through!" ... Monday, October 07, 2019 ... Despite some hard times (commented on below), ALAZKA have just released a brand new song, "Dead End." Says the band: "First of, we’d like to apologize to all of you for being so quiet and leaving you in the dark for so long. The reason for this is something that hit us pretty hard and took a lot of time for us to deal with it. It’s with heavy hearts that we have to announce that we’ve parted ways with Dario and Kassim. They came to a point where they realized that they and us just don’t share the same vision anymore regarding the music we make and the way we see this band’s future. There is no bad blood and we wish them all the best for and all the love for their future endeavors. Please respect that this was their own, free decision and that this is, what we all feel, is best for everyone. Here’s our brand new single "Dead End." It’s a song about inevitable change and the way you can decide how you want to deal with it. We all come to points in our lives where things need to happen and it’s up to us to try to run away from it or face it head on." You can watch the new video for "Dead End" at https://youtu.be/reWUvm2RLkI or stream the new song at https://www.shrptn.co/alazka ... Monday, October 07, 2019 ... PRONG will release a new EP on October 25th. "Age of Defiance" includes two brand-new studio recordings and three live cuts from the band's performance at the 2015 show at Huxleys Neue in Berlin. Says guitarist, vocalist and founder Tommy Victor: “Since the beginning of our career, we’ve done almost everything ourselves. Not only did we write songs and record albums, we also managed the band, looked after the merchandise, sent demos to clubs and booked vans. Then there were a few years with record companies and agencies involved to support us. Today we’re back to the beginning, we’ve come full circle.” ... Monday, October 07, 2019 ... Another legend has passed: GINGER BAKER, iconic drummer for CREAM, has died at age 80 ... Tuesday, September 24, 2019 … One of the world’s most legendary rock acts, FOREIGNER, will release ‘Foreigner - Double Vision: Then And Now’ a celebration of the band’s 40th Anniversary and featuring the very first time original band members join Mick Jones and Foreigner’s current lineup, sharing the same stage for what’s been called an “epic performance.” Says Jones, “This was a show that I will always remember! Sharing the stage with the guys that shaped Foreigner in the beginning and the stellar musicians that carry the flag in the new millennium, was a truly emotional moment.” The amazing event, loaded with special features, will be offered on CD+DVD, Blu-ray + CD, Limited 2LP + Blu-ray and Digital and can be pre-ordered here: https://Foreigner.lnk.to/DoubleVision-ThenAndNow. The album will be released on November 15th ... Friday, September 20, 2019 ... Sad to report the death of Larry Wallis, the original guitarist for MOTORHEAD, who has passed at age 70 ... Friday, September 20, 2019 ... In celebration of the Area 51 raid today (for which two million people signed up but not quite as many showed up) FOO FIGHTERS have released a live EP of their 2005 performance in Roswell, New Mexico. Roswell, of course, is the site of one of the most famous--and to this day most intriguing--UFO stories of all time. Included on the EP are "In Your Honor," "Stacked Actors," "Free Me," and "Monkey Wrench." ... Monday, September 16, 2019 ... OZZY OSBOURNE has completed his latest solo album. No word on release date yet but rumors are flying that Ozzy plans to hit the road in 2020 so it should be sooner, rather than later ... Monday, September 16, 2019 ... Another legend has passed: Ric Ocasek of THE CARS was found dead in his New York home. He was 75 ... Friday, September 13, 2019 ... Sorry to report that the legendary EDDIE MONEY has passed away at age 70. The rocker was best known for "Two Tickets to Paradise" and "Take Me Home Tonight" as well for his great live performances ... Friday, August 23, 2019 ...MITHRIDATIC will release their disc, "Tetanos Mystique", via XENOKORP on September 13, 2019... Friday, August 23, 2019 ...BLACK STAR RIDERS will release their new disc, "Another State of Grace", via Nuclear Blast on September 6, 2019... Friday, August 23, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. INFINITY SHRED are streaming the track, "Earth", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ef_95qMx1k&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their just released disc, "Forever, A Fast Life", via 3DOT Recordings... Friday, August 23, 2019 ...NEW METAL FRIDAY! August 23, 2019 - 8kids - Bluten (Napalm). Cemican - In Ohtli Teoyohtica In Miquiztli (M-Theory). Ceremony - In The Spirit World Now (Relapse). Crobot - Motherbrain (Mascot). The Dead Daisies - Locked And Loaded: The Covers Album (SPV/Steamhammer). Domination Inc. - Memoir 414 (SPV/Steamhammer). Ewigkeit - Starscape 2.019 (Death To Music). Freedom Call - M.E.T.A.L. (SPV/Steamhammer). Helhorse - Hydra (Rodeostar). Isole - Dystopia (Hammerheart). Knocked Loose - A Different Shade Of Blue (Pure Noise). Meth. - Mother Of Red Light (Prosthetic). Nemesea - White Flag (Napalm). Sacred Reich - Awakening (Metal Blade)... Friday, August 23, 2019 ... It's been over 14 years since PIGFACE last toured, but now the industrial-Rock supergroup is returning, starting in Cleveland, OH on November 15th and ending in Chicago, IL on November 30th. PIGFACE was founded in 1991 by Martin Atkins (Ministry,Nine Inch Nails, Killing Joke, Public Image Ltd) and William Rieflin (Ministry, Revolting Cocks, KMFDM) and has featured a rotation of artists such as Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails), Danny Carey (Tool), Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers) Genesis P-Orridge (Throbbing Gristle) Nivek Ogre (Skinny Puppy) and many more. The current iteration for the tour will include Martin Atkins at the helm along with Mary Byker (Pop Will Eat Itself,Gaye Bykers On Acid) Lesley Rankine (Silverfish + Ruby), Curse Mackey (Evil Mothers),En Esch (KMFDM),Dirk Flanigan (77 Luscious Babes), Bobdog Caitlin (Evil Mothers), Bradley Bills (Chant) Greta Brinkman (Moby, Druglord), Charles Levi (My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult) Orville Kline (Porn And Chicken). For more information, check out https://www.facebook.com/PigfaceOfficial/ ... Monday, August 19, 2019 ...The King returns! The legendary KING DIAMOND has announced that his new album, "The Institute," is set for a 2020 release. This is King Diamond's first album in 12 years! In addition, a 2019 tour in support of the new album was announced with long-awaited new album, The Institute, has been announced and is set for a 2020 release. The first single will be released sometime later this year. In addition, a 2019 tour in support of the new album was announced, with UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS and IDLE HANDS supporting. For more information, check out https://www.kingdiamondcoven.com/ ... Saturday, August 17, 2019 ...DARK STATION have a vid for the track, "No Life", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFYT24YXnZA&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their anticipated debut disc, "Down in the Dark" set to be released in 2019... Saturday, August 17, 2019 ...RED have a vid for the track, "From The Ashes", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jxqJP826nM Saturday, August 17, 2019 ...WOLVES AT THE GATE have a vid for the track, "Drifter", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Scnv5m8QYU This cut is off their disc, "Eclipse"... Saturday, August 17, 2019 ...DIESEAR have a couple of vids for tracks off their disc, "BloodRed Inferno", the title-track at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgrLD2VDjGY and "Endless Dolour", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWrF75BKcQc Saturday, August 17, 2019 ...BREAKING SOLACE have a lyric vid for the track, "Throw Down", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=XSeyFGXnOBU This cut is off their just released EP, "Rising"... Saturday, August 17, 2019 ...MITHRIDATIC will release their disc titled, "Tetanos Mystique", via XENOKORP Records on September 13, 2019... Friday, August 16, 2019 ...KILLDEVIL THEORY have a lyric vid for the track, "Come and Take Them", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LdgLgSyBX4 This cut is off their disc, "Black Jack"... Friday, August 16, 2019 ...YOUNG OTHER have a vid for the track, "Between The Few", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpy1lYh9iqg&feature=youtu.be This is off their just released EP, "Between The Few"... Friday, August 16, 2019 ...STREAMING ALBUM. IMPERADOR BELIAL (Black Metal) are streaming their disc, "Curse of Belial", in its entirety at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM2KqKrv2aY&feature=youtu.be Friday, August 16, 2019 ...SAINT KARLOFF (Doom) have a lyric vid for the track, "At the Mountains of Loudness", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBk2bU3S5C8 This cut is off their upcoming split EP with DEVIL'S WITCHES titled "Coven of the Ultra-Riff", that will be released September 6, 2019 via Majestic Mountain Records / Stoner Witch Records... Friday, August 16, 2019 ...NEW METAL FRIDAY! August 16, 2019 - Atreyu - In Our Wake Deluxe Edition (Spinefarm). Devourment - Obscene Majesty (Relapse). Equilibrium - Renegades (Nuclear Blast). HammerFall - Dominion (Napalm). Killswitch Engage - Atonement (Metal Blade). Shock Narcotic - I Have Seen The Future And It Doesn't Work (Housecore). Twilight Force - Dawn Of The Dragonstar (Nuclear Blast). Uniform and The Body - Everything That Dies Someday Comes Back (Sacred Bones)... Wednesday, August 14, 2019 ... MONOLORD will release their new album, "No Comfort," their first with Relapse Records, on September 20th ... Tuesday, August 13, 2019 ... EXHUMED will release their new album, "Horror," on October 4th. The band's Matt Harvey sums it up nicely: "If you're a fuckin' maniac that wants to pound some beers and smash up some tombstones, this is the record you've been waiting for." ... Tuesday, August 13, 2019 …For the first time in nearly twenty years, MR. BUNGLE will perform three live shows in early 2020: One in Los Angeles, one in San Francisco and one in New York. The band will perform “The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny,” their 1986 demo, for the first time in over 30 years. Original members Trevor Dunn, Mike Patton, and Trey Spruance will be joined by Scott Ian (Anthrax, S.O.D.) and Dave Lombardo (Dead Cross, Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies). Tickets are on sale this Friday, Aug. 16 at 10am local time and the band is making it clear that there will be no additional cities added to this itinerary so get your tickets fast! A list of dates and venues follows ... February 7 Los Angeles, CA Fonda Theatre February 8 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre February 10 New York, NY Brooklyn Steel Monday, August 12, 2019 ...UNVEIL THE STRENGTH have a vid for the track, "Hells Never Over", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb-cNiEdXZY&feature=youtu.be Monday, August 12, 2019 ...MIRRORPLAIN have a vid for the track, "Sealed Off", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sffL_1gSzw This cut is off their disc, "Lost In Paradise", out now... Monday, August 12, 2019 ...CAPTURE (Metalcore) have a vid for the track, "No Cure", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=133&v=oPK_wdvcrOE This cut is off their upcoming disc, "debut disc, "Lost Contron" on August 16, 2019 via Artery Recordings... Monday, August 12, 2019 ...THE DOLLYROTS have a lyric vid for the track, "Animal", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=87&v=0an0_BOZMuk This cut is off the disc, "Daydream Explosion"... Monday, August 12, 2019 ...COYOTE KID (Alt Rock) have a vid for the track, "Femme Fatale", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrVDFv_CA5Y&feature=youtu.be Friday, August 09, 2019 NEW METAL FRIDAY! August 9, 2019 - Ardours - Last Place On Earth (Frontiers). The Contortionist - Our Bones EP (eOne). Destruction - Born To Perish (Nuclear Blast). Filter - Title Of Record 20th Anniversary Edition (Craft). Phobia - Generation Coward (Willowtip). Riot V - Live In Japan DVD/CD (AFM). Roxy Blue - Roxy Blue (Frontiers). Slipknot - We Are Not Your Kind (Roadrunner). Soleil Moon - Warrior (Frontiers). Sparrows - Failed Gods (Sound Anxiety). Spread Eagle - Subway To The Stars (Frontiers). Strung Out - Songs Of Armor and Devotion (Fat Wreck Chords). Suicidal Angels - Years Of Aggression (NoiseArt). Tau Cross - Messengers Of Deception (Relapse)... Friday, August 09, 2019 ... Legendary MOTORHEAD guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL will release his debut solo album, entitled "Old Lions Still Roar," on October 25th through Nuclear Blast Records. The album features a ton of guest stars including Dee Snider, Mick Mars, Slipknot's Chris Fehn and more ... Friday, August 09, 2019 ... Caught GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DELAWARE DESTROYERS last night at the Ventura County Fair. 45 years in and they're still one of the greatest rock acts in the world. Tons of hits, amazing musicianship and the fireball charm of George himself. Don't miss it if it comes your way ... Friday, July 12, 2019 ... Rumor has it that next week AC/DC will announce a world tour featuring the return of BRIAN JOHNSON. Stay tuned ... Tuesday, July 09, 2019 ...MARILYN MANSON says he's not only providing a song for the new miniseries based on "The Stand" by Stephen King, he says he's acting in it as well. Manson says he and Shooter Jennings did a cover of THE DOORS' classic "The End" for the miniseries and that he has a role in the film as well. We doubt he'll be playing The Walking Dude but wouldn't that be cool?... Saturday, July 06, 2019 NEW METAL! July 5, 2019 - 3Teeth - Metawar (Red). Abbath - Outstrider (Season Of Mist). Bullet - Live (SPV/Steamhammer). Chemtrail - Collider (Good Fight). David Ellefson - Sleeping Giants (Combat). False - Portent (Gilead). Immortal Bird - Thrive On Neglect (20 Buck Spin)... Wednesday, June 26, 2019 ...KORN has finally, officially announced their new album, "The Nothing," and have released the first single: "You'll Never Find Me." The new album will be released on September 13th via Roadrunner Records. Says the band's Jonathan Davis of "The Nothing": “Deep, within our Earth lives an extraordinary force. Very few are aware of the magnitude and significance of this place where good/evil, dark/light, bliss/torment, loss/gain and hope/despair all exist as one- pulling at us every moment of our lives. It’s not something we can choose to navigate, but rather an awareness of this ‘presence’ that surrounds us with every breath, as if we are being watched at every moment. It’s the place where black and white energies attach themselves to our souls, and shape our emotion, choices, perspective and ultimately our very existence. There is a miraculous and small realm within this vortex and it’s the only place where balance between these dynamic and polarizing forces exists — where the soul finds its refuge. Welcome to…..THE NOTHING.” ... Wednesday, June 19, 2019 ... CROWN THE EMPIRE will release their ew album, "Sudden Sky," on July 19th. Says the band: "Our new album, 'Sudden Sky,' is a digital representation of who we are at this moment in time. It captures our innermost fears and anxieties while questioning humanity and the chaos of the world we live in today. This urgent search for meaning taught us that the only way to truly be human is to be vulnerable. 'Sudden chance and destruction will lead to your liberation...'" ... Wednesday, June 19, 2019 ... LEDGE will release "All I Hope For" on August 30th. Says the band's John Hoffman: "I decided 'All I Hope For' needed to sound uglier. Less like an ugly dude at the gym and more like an ugly dude in a dumpster. As for the writing, I tried to dig a little deeper into myself in order to make this album and the result was something more miserable than the first album." Check out the first track, "Hanged," over at Decibel Magazine ... Wednesday, June 19, 2019 ... Just wanted to wish MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine a speedy recovery from his recent diagnosis of throat cancer ... Saturday, June 08, 2019 ...June 7, 2019 - All Hell - The Witch's Grail (Prosthetic). As Cities Burn - Scream Through The Walls (Equal Vision). Axel Rudi Pell - XXX Anniversary Live (SPV/Steamhammer). Cave In - Final Transmission (Hydra Head). Chon - Chon (Sumerian). Combichrist - One Fire (Out Of Line). Dinosaur Pile-Up - Celebrity Mansions (Parlaphone/Roadrunner). Diviner - Realms Of Time (Ulterium). Enthroned - Cold Black Suns (Season Of Mist). Fetid - Sleeping Corporeal Mess (20 Buck Spin). Firespawn - Abominate (Century Media). Ian Blurton - Signals Through The Flame (Pajama Party). Jess By The Lake - Under The Red Light Shine (Svart). Majestica - Above The Sky (Nuclear Blast). Motanka - Motanka (Napalm). Motionless in White - Disguise (Roadrunner). Nevalra - Conjure The Storm (M-Theory). Pelican - Nighttime Stories (Southern Lord). Perry Farrell - Kind Heaven (BMG). The Rods - Brotherhood Of Metal (SPV/Steamhammer). Silversun Pickups - Widow's Weeds (New Machine). Upon A Burning Body - Southern Hostility (Seek and Strike). Violent Life Violent Death - Sadness Rains (Innerstrength). Vulture - Ghastly Waves & Battered Graves (Metal Blade)... Wednesday, June 05, 2019 ... It's been ten years since we heard from Connecticut's CABLE but that's about to come to an end. The band will release their first new material in a decade with the release of "Take the Stairs to Hell," due out on July 26th. Says bassist/vocalist Randy Larsen: "'Take The Stairs To Hell' is about anger, hatred, depression, and negativity. It was born out of songs I wrote as far back as 2014 and as recent as 2018. The album its a slow descent into my own personal hell." "Take the Stairs to Hell" also featurs appearances from members of PALMS, ISIS, BARISHI, EMPTY FLOWERS, and TOMBS ... Wednesday, June 05, 2019 ...BACKSTABBER will perform on Day 3 of the FRIMAT Festival in Val d'Or, QC on July 26th. Also on stage that day are GRIMSKUNK, INIRE, CARAMBOLAGE and LES LOUANGES. The band released their most recent album, "Conspiracy Theorist" in February of this year. For more information, check out http://frimat.qc.ca/2019/ ... Wednesday, June 05, 2019 ...ROB ZOMBIE has announced that the trailer for his sequel to "The Devil's Rejects," entitled "Three from Hell," will be released in the next week or so. Keep an eye on Zombie's social media pages for the debut ... Saturday, June 01, 2019 ...RAMMSTEIN has a vid for the track, "Ausländer", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pat2c33sbog&feature=youtu.be&eml=2019May30%2F4646791%2F6424942&etsubid=132579682 Saturday, June 01, 2019 ...IVAN BEECROFT has a vid for the track, "Shattered Dreams", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvdHgBMWFow&feature=youtu.be This cut is off his disc titled, "Liars, Freaks & Fools"... Saturday, June 01, 2019 ...CARPATHIA (Alternative Progressive Metal) have a lyric vid for the track, "Sacrifice", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbv4p7dWuFU This cut is off their upcoming EP, "1912", that comes out June 10, 2019... Saturday, June 01, 2019 ...3TEETH have a lyric vid for the track, "Affluenza", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=27&v=mOBfdkGSUWg This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Metawar", that comes out July 5, 2019... Saturday, June 01, 2019 ...LIGHTNING BORN (Doom) have a vid the track, "Shifting Winds", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=H6dP8XJ1o0A This cut is off their self-titled disc that comes out June 21, 2019 via Ripple Music... Saturday, June 01, 2019 ...DARK STATION have a vid for the track, "Heroes", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0nWUuUP0gg&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their upcoming debut disc, "Down in the Dark"... Saturday, June 01, 2019 ...BEST INTENTIONS (Pop/Punk) have a vid for the track, "Roses", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkhOSU9NCcI This cut is off their disc, "The Loser's Club", via Race Street Music Group... Saturday, June 01, 2019 ...NEW METAL! 1914 - The Blind Leading The Blind Re-Release (Napalm). Adrift - Pure (Temple Of Tortuous). Constantine - Aftermath (Rockshots). D-A-D - A Prayer For The Loud (AFM). Daniel Tompkins - Castles (Kscope). Darkthrone - Old Star (Peaceville). Death Angel - Humanicide (Nuclear Blast). Duff McKagan - Tenderness (Universal). Gaahl's Wyrd - Gastir - Ghosts Invited (Season Of Mist). Gloryhammer - Legends From Beyond The Galactic Terrorvortex (Napalm). King Hobo - Mauga (Weathermaker). Janet Gardner - Your Place In The Sun (Pavement). Krypts - Cadaver Circulation (Dark Descent). Matt Mitchell & The Coldhearts - Matt Mitchell & The Coldhearts (MMRecordingworks). Motionless In White - Disguise (Roadrunner). Royal Republic - Club Majesty (Nuclear Blast). Texas Hippie Coalition - High In The Saddle (eOne). Toxpack - Kampfer (Napalm). Unimagined - Friendless EP (Standby). Vader - Thy Messenger EP (Nuclear Blast). Venom - In Nomine Satanas 40th Anniversary Vinyl Box Set (BMG). Violent Life Violent Death - Sadness Rains EP (Innerstrength)... Friday, May 24, 2019 ...NEW METAL FRIDAY! May 24, 2019. The Amazons - Future Dust (Island). Dark Numbers - If It Was It Would Be (Nadine). Destrage - The Chosen One (Metal Blade). Diamond Head - The Coffin Train (Silver Lining). Earth - Cats On The Briar (Sargent House). Fleshgod Apocalypse - Veleno (Nuclear Blast). Martyrdod - Hexhammaren (Southern Lord). My Dying Bride - A Harvest Of Dread Book/Box Set (Peaceville). Neckbeard Deathcamp - So Much For The Tolerant Left (Prosthetic). Nocturnus AD - Paradox (Profound Lore). Of Virtue - What Defines You (SharpTone). Rendezvous Point - Universal Chaos (Long Branch). Samsara - Reap What You Sow EP (Innerstrength). Siamese - Super Human (Long Branch). Soto - Origami (InsideOut). Tanith - In Another Time (Metal Blade)... Sunday, May 12, 2019 ...RoughEdgeTV has been updated with awesome new videos from K.O.A., Perfect Defect, Bullet, Combichrist, Holy Tide, Rammstein, Daddy Long Legs, The Absence, Alien Weaponry and Demons & Wizards. Check it all out at http://www.roughedge.tv Monday, May 06, 2019 ...WICKED GARDEN have a vid for the track, "Already Gone", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=7&v=LkALaNvy5zk. This cut is off their disc, "Post Dystopian Leisure Music", which is out now... Monday, May 06, 2019 ...SALEM'S BEND will release their disc, "Spacecluster", via Ripple Music on May 24, 2019... Monday, May 06, 2019 ...SKIVER have a vid for the track, "No Goodbyes", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loGsxbcoFdg Monday, May 06, 2019 ...SISKA have a vid for the track, "Nothing Left To Say", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLNrG3NWKG8 You can also check out the vid for the track , "Waiting Now", at this link >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qW6THzdPd4 Both cuts are off their debut disc, "Romantic Dark & Violent", via Big Tuna Records... Monday, May 06, 2019 ...TEN FOOT POLE (Melodic Punk) will release their first album of new material in 15 years titled, "Escalating Quickly", that comes out May 10, 2019... Monday, May 06, 2019 NEW METAL! Amon Amarth - Berserker (Metal Blade). Amygdala - Our Voices Will Soar Forever (Prosthetic). Asomvel - World Shaker (Heavy Psych Sounds). Bad Religion - Age Of Unreason (Epitaph). Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes - End Of Suffering (International Death Cult). Isgalder - The Red Wanderer (Naturmacht). Kampfar - Ofidians Manifest (Indie). Lamb Of God - Ashes Of The Wake: 15th Anniversary Edition (Legacy). Mos Generator - Night Of The Lords (Devil's Child). Myrath - Shehili (earMusic). Origin - Abiogenesis - A Coming Into Existence (Agonia). Ringworm - Death Becomes My Voice (Relapse). Stellar Master Elite - Hologram Temple (Unholy Conspiracy Deathwork)... Wednesday, May 01, 2019 ... Update: Apparently, the 50th Anniversary Woodstock concert has officially been cancelled ... Wednesday, May 01, 2019 ... TANK have released a new album entitled “Re-Ignition,” on Cleopatra Records. The new album is a tribute to the early days of TANK and features newly recorded versions of 11 classic TANK songs chosen from their first four albums ... Monday, April 29, 2019 ... Update: Woodstock concert promoters say event isn’t cancelled. Stay tuned ... Monday, April 29, 2019 Good news: OZZY OSBOURNE has begun re-scheduling those dates he had to cancel due to injuries he suffered after a fall. Check out his official website for more info ... Monday, April 29, 2019 ... Bad news: That giant 50th Anniversary Woodstock concert has been cancelled for a myriad of reasons depending on who you ask ... Thursday, April 25, 2019 ... WARRIOR SOUL will release their new record, “Rock n’ Roll Disease” on June 7th 2019. Says the band’s Kory Clarke: "We are going for the same feel as 'Lash' but honing it in more and picking it up a bit. ‘Back On The Lash’ was raw, fun and loose, this is too, but we are pushing it all over the top.” The album also features one of the coolest cover arts we’ve seen in awhile. Google it to see for yourselves ... Thursday, April 25, 2019 ... SPINEFARM RECORDS has signed the rock band SAUL. The Iowa-based band, whose single "Brother" landed at No. 1 on SiriusXM Octane, is made up of brothers Blake and Zach Bedsaul, who sing and play guitar, respectively and William McIlravy on bass and backing vocals ... Thursday, April 25, 2019 ... TURBOKILL, consisting of singer Stephan Dietrich (formerly of Alpha Tiger), guitarists Ronny Schuster and Daniel Kanzler, bassist Marco “Fox“ Grünwald and drummer Philipp “Nafta“ Dießl, have signed with SPV/Steamhammer and will release their next album, “Vice World", in autumn 2019. Says Dietrich: "We are happy and proud to have reached a milestone in our young band history. We have big goals and it's fantastic that we both can do this now together...straight to the top.” ... Monday, April 22, 2019 ... The current incarnation of WHITESNAKE will release their next studio album, “Flesh & Blood,” on May 10, 2019 via Frontiers Music Srl ... Monday, April 22, 2019 ... HUIS will release their third studio album, “Abandoned”, on May 1st. The new album is a concept album about “loss, abandonment and alienation” ... “but also about rebirth, resilience and hope” ... Friday, April 19, 2019 ...NEW METAL! April 19, 2019 - After The Burial - Evergreen (Sumerian). Allegaeon - Apoptosis (Metal Blade). Alpha Wolf - Fault EP (SharpTone). Chokehold - With This Thread I Hold On (Good Fight). Cirith Gorgor - Sovereign (Hammerheart). Dead To A Dying World - Elegy (Profound Lore). Fractal Universe - Rhizomes Of Insanity (Metal Blade). Grand Magus - Wolf God (Nuclear Blast). Incantation - Upon The Throne Of Apocalypse Re-Release (Relapse). Jordan Rudess - Wired For Madness (Mascot). Mork - Det Svarte Juv (Peaceville). Pagan Altar - Judgment Of The Dead Re-Release (Temple Of Mystery). Pagan Altar - Lords Of Hypocrisy Re-Release (Temple Of Mystery). Pristine - Road Back To Ruin (Nuclear Blast). Samael - Lux Mundi Re-Release (Napalm). Samael - Solar Soul Re-Release (Napalm). Tripsitter - The Other Side Of Sadness (Prosthetic). Uncured - Epidemic (Seek And Strike)... Wednesday, April 17, 2019 …THE DAMNED THINGS--featuring Keith Buckley (Every Time I Die), Scott Ian (Anthrax), Andy Hurley (Fall Out Boy), Joe Trohman (Fall Out Boy) and newest member Dan Andriano (Alkaline Trio)—will release “High Crimes,” their first album in eight years, on April 26th … Wednesday, April 17, 2019 …French rockers THRASH LA REINE will release their new EP on May 31st. Entitled “La Foi, La Foi, La Croix,” the EP was recorded in French and is about historic events in Quebec over the centuries. “Du Sang Sur Les Plaines,” for example, is a song about the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City during 1759 and you can check it out here: https://youtu.be/41yWekV6ucY. … Wednesday, April 17, 2019 …Groove thrash metallers KINGBEAST will release their new album, “Straps of Wrath” on May 10th. You can check out the first track, “Numb the Pain” at https://youtu.be/Bclbv_uRflg ... Wednesday, April 17, 2019 … LEATHER will release a vinyl version of “Shock Waves: 30 Years Heavy” on June 28th. The album will be released in a limited edition of 300 black copies and will include two bonus tracks: A demo version of “Diamonds are for Real” and a live recording of “Catastrophic Heaven.” Guitarist David T. Chastain makes a guest appearance on two tracks as well. For more information, check out http://www.facebook.com/leatherleoneband/ … Wednesday, April 17, 2019 … Metallic hardcore rockers VIOLENT LIFE VIOLENT DEATH will release a new EP entitled “Sadness Rains” on June 7th. Vocalist Scott Cohen about the lyrical content of the title track: “It's about someone coping with their mother dying during their birth; and for their entire life they've felt guilty for it, and guilty for existing.” Pretty heavy stuff. For more information, check out https://www.facebook.com/violentlifeviolentdeath/ … Wednesday, April 17, 2019 … HOLLOW HAZE will release their new album, “Between Wild Landscapes and Deep Blue Seas,” on July 12th. This melodic metal band out of Italy was formed by guitarist/composer Nick Savio after he left ETERNAL IDOL. Says Nick: “In the past few years, we were all involved in other projects, but now I am back to my first creation, Hollow Haze. Here I can play with amazing musicians without compromise. The new album is a natural evolution of the band's sound. Of course, the new singer Fabio and the new drummer Paolo bring something fresh, which is the perfect connection with my songwriting.” The band plans to hit the road in support of the new CD this fall … Tuesday, April 09, 2019 ... GEOFF TATE of OPERATION: MINDCRIME and formerly QUEENSRYCHE has signed to Frontiers Music SRL with a new project entitled SWEET OBLIVION BAND. With Sweet Oblivion, Tate has teamed up a band of Italian musicians led by Simone Mularoni, the mastermind of prog metal masters DGM. According to reports, the album marks a return to the more melodic metal style for Tate, who says: "I was approached by Frontiers to do this record and am pleased I took this chance. It’s an album filled with fun and I believe a lot of the fans who dig the old Queensryche sound will enjoy this one!” Adds Mularoni: "I grew up listening to the '70s and '80s rock and metal bands and, of course, Queensryche's classic albums are among my favorites ever. Having the opportunity and luck of working together with a musical giant like Geoff Tate has been a real blessing on both the human and the artistic side. I asked a few amazing musicians and friends to help me out and together we delivered a bunch of classic heavy rock songs in which I tried to fuse a more contemporary approach with a classic Queensryche vibe… the performances are amazing!” The band's debut album will be released on June 14th ... Tuesday, April 09, 2019 ... If you were unfortunate enough to have missed the legendary RONNIE JAMES DIO live in concert, you're about to get a second chance (kinda sorta). Eyellusion has announced the DIO RETURNS U.S. Tour, starting May 31st in Ft. Myers, FL and ending in Las Vegas, NV. Eyellusion, of course, is the hologram company that toured Europe last year and won rave reviews about their holographic rendition of Ronnie James Dio. Ronnie, however, will be the only hologram. DIO band members Craig Goldy (guitar), Simon Wright (drums), Scott Warren (keyboards) and bassist Bjorn Englen will appear in the flesh during the show, as will guest vocalists Tim 'Ripper' Owens and Oni Logan of Lynch Mob. Jeff Pezzuti, CEO of Eyellusion, says, "Ronnie James Dio was not only known for his amazing vocals, but also his incredible stage shows and performances. This show is a must see for all fans of Ronnie, new and old. The new stage production we have created plus the brand new Ronnie James Dio hologram have to be seen to be believed. This is a first of its kind metal show! We are celebrating Ronnie, with his live vocals, with his band he toured with for the last 17 years, and with a show that his fans will love! It's an over the top metal experience that will have the fans raising their horns throughout the show! We are excited for everyone to see what we have in store for the U.S. beginning on May 31 and the world to follow!" Tour dates so far include: May 31 - Ft. Myers, FL @ Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall June 1 - Orlando, FL @ The Plaza Live; June 2 - St. Petersburg, FL @ Palladium Theatre; June 3 - Atlanta, GA @ Vinyl at Center Stage; June 6 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium; June 7 - Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre; June 8 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Paramount Theatre; June 9 - Huntington, NY @ The Paramount; June 11 - Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore; June 12 - Grand Rapids, MI @ 20 Monroe Live; June 14 - St. Charles, IL @ The Arcada Theatre; June 15 - St. Paul, MN @ Myth; June 16 - Milwaukee, WI @ Pabst Theater; June 19 - Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater; June 20 - Oklahoma City, OK @ The Criterion; June 21 - Dallas, TX @ Bomb Factory; June 28 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern; June 29 - Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl ... Monday, April 08, 2019 ... TEN FOOT POLE will release their new album, their first in 15 years, on May 10th. The band will follow-up the release of "Escalating Quickly" with a North American tour. Any album with a song entitled "Don't Be a Dick" is certainly worth a listen ... Monday, April 08, 2019 ... HOLY TIDE has signed with My Kingdom Music. The band will release their new album, "Aquila," on June 28th. Says the band's Joe Caputo about the new album: "HOLY TIDE is a very ambitious project. I really worked very hard on 'Aquila' and I can say that the final result goes beyond my initial expectations and for this I just have to thank those who worked with me on this intense album, 14 songs that represent for me a true emotional journey, performed by some great skilled musicians, divided between two continents, while embracing my vision for this band. It's time now to share our music with the world, and let it dig inside the heart of everyone who will listen to it" ... Monday, April 08, 2019 ... JESUS CHRÜSLER SUPERCAR will release thier new album, "Lucifer," on May 24th. According to the band, the album title tells you all you need to know about the new release ... Monday, April 08, 2019 ... GENETICS, a four-piece instrumental progressive band with spoken word elements, will release thier new album, "Cynosure," on May 17th. Intrigued? Check out the band's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/geneticsbandaus/ ... Saturday, April 06, 2019 ...NEW METAL! April 6, 2019 - Animal Drive - Back To The Roots EP (Frontiers). Antropomorphia - Merciless Savagery (Metal Blade). Brant Bjork - Jacoozzi (Heavy Psych Sounds). Cirith Gorgor - Sovereign (Hammerheart). Cities Of Mars - The Horologist (Ripple). Crown Of Autumn - Byzantine Horizons (My Kingdom). Drudkh - A Few Lines In Archaic Ukrainian (Season Of Mist). Eluveitie - Ategnatos (Nuclear Blast). Enterprise Earth - Luciferous (eOne). Exumer - Hostile Defiance (Metal Blade). Latitudes - Part Island (Debemur Morti). Mord'A'Stigmata - Dreams Of Quiet Places (Pagan). Necrodeath - Defragments Of Insanity (Scarlet). Palehorse - Palehorse (Indie). Periphery - Periphery IV: Hail Stan (3Dot). Skold - Never Is Now (Cleopatra). Sworn Enemy - Gamechanger (M-Theory). Waste Of Space Orchestra - Syntheosis (Svart). Wormwitch - Heaven That Dwells Within (Prosthetic)... Thursday, April 04, 2019 ... After taking what appears to be a particularly nasty fall, OZZY OSBOURNE has cancelled all of his remaining live performances of 2019. They are to be re-scheduled to 2020. Tickets for current shows will be honored for next year's date. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Prince of Darkness for a speedy recovery ... Monday, April 01, 2019 ... THE ROLLING STONES have cancelled their upcoming tour, reportedly due to Mick Jagger being scheduled for heart surgery. Doctors predict a full recovery and Jagger predicts they'll be back on the road soon ... Saturday, March 30, 2019 ...SAY NEVER have a vid for the track, "Giving Up", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4wnEgdg5XQ&feature=youtu.be Saturday, March 30, 2019 ...SAUL has a vid for the track, "Brother", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRgM3T3DoqM&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their EP, "Aeons", which is out now... Saturday, March 30, 2019 ...ANN MY DICE have a vid for the track, "Whisper In The Dark", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yk06sucU7DA This cut is off their upcoming EP, "Thorn", that comes out April 19, 2019 via Profane Records... Saturday, March 30, 2019 ...ANOTHER DAY DAWNS have a vid for the track, "Psycho", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awaMcsCZ9n0&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their EP, "A Different Light"... Friday, March 29, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. PERIPHERY are streaming the track, "Garden In The Bones", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hy3YJybXkJg&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Periphery IV: HAIL STAN" that comes out April 5, 2019 via 3Dot Recordings... Friday, March 29, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. THE LUMBERJACK FEEDBACK (Doom) are streaming the track, "Kill! Kill! Kill! Die! Die! Die!", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWIr1lyP0fI&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Mere Mortals", that comes out April 26, 2019 via Deadlight Entertainment... Friday, March 29, 2019 ...CITIES OF MARS will release, "The Horologist", via Ripple Music on April 5, 2019... Friday, March 29, 2019 ...MEYTAL has a vid for the track, "Armalite", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqhN6RoSmAQ Friday, March 29, 2019 ...NEW METAL FRIDAY! March 29, 2019 - 9Electric - Megalith (Pavement). Anthem - Nucleus (Golden Robot). Arrival Of Autumn - Harbinger (Nuclear Blast). Bloodline - Better View (Stay Sick). Brutus - Nest (Sargent House). Devin Townsend - Empath (InsideOut). Forever Still - Breathe In Colours (Nuclear Blast). I Prevail - Trauma (Fearless). Journey - Live In Japan 2017: Escape + Frontiers DVD/CD (Eagle Rock). L.A. Guns - The Devil You Know (Frontiers). Lance King - ReProgram (Nightmare). Lee McKinney - Infinite Mind (Sumerian). Low Dose - Low Dose (Brutal Panda/Knife Hits). Lustre - Another Time, Another Place (Chapter One) (Morrowless). Lustre - Another Time, Another Place (Chapter Two) (Morrowless). Magic Circle - Departed Souls (20 Buck Spin). A New Revenge - Enemies & Lovers (Golden Robot). Nightrage - Wolf To Man (Despotz). Nordjevel - Necrogenesis (Osmose). Okilly Dokilly - Reneducation (Self). Ola Englund - Master Of The Universe (Self). Red Sun Rising - Peel EP (Fearless). Terrorvision - Party Over Here...Live In London (earMusic). Totaled - Lament (Profound Lore). Vltimas - Something Wicked Marches In (Season Of Mist). Whitechapel - The Valley (Metal Blade). Yngwie Malmsteen - Blue Lightning (Mascot)... Thursday, March 28, 2019 … It’s been ten years since we last had new music from RAMMSTEIN, with 2009’s “Liebe ist für alle da.” But that drought is about to end. The band will release their new CD, currently untitled, on May 17th with a single and video for the track “Deutschland” to premiere any minute now … Wednesday, March 27, 2019 ... RoughEdgeTV has just been updated. Check out http://www.roughedge.tv for new videos from REIGN OF Z, STATIC-X, FORTUNE, BEN KWELLER, SKIVER, DELIRIUM, SINARO, MEMPHIS MAY FIRE, CRAZY LIXX and DUEL ... Wednesday, March 27, 2019 ... MOTANKA, winners of Wacken Metal Battle 2018, will release their self-titled debut album on June 7th via Napalm Records. The band--influenced by traditional Ukrainian folk music, metal tunes and modern electronica--released the following statement about the new album: “For the album we recorded ancient instruments: dulcimer, ocarina and throat singing, combined with modern technologies, new instruments and analog sound. This album is like our child, it grew, it learnt and became stronger and stronger. Every piece of the album is saturated with the mystical nature of Ukraine. We wrote most of the songs in our hometown Lutsk - the mystical center of Ukraine. The power of the region remained and still is the same for ages. We have prepared the album for many years and are very excited to finally present it via Napalm Records.” … Wednesday, March 27, 2019 … SKOLD will release their new album, “Never is Now” through Cleopatra Records on April 5th. The album will be available on CD and on a special limited edition clear double vinyl package … Wednesday, March 27, 2019 … It shouldn’t be surprising but now there’s the world’s only “Nedal” band. What is a Nedal band, you might ask? Apparently, it’s a band obsessed with Ned Flanders from The Simpsons. The band, OKILLY DOKILLY, will release their second full-length album, “Howdilly Twodilly,” on March 29th. You can check out the first single over at Nerdist at https://nerdist.com/article/ned-flanders-metal-band-okilly-dokilly-bulletproof-glass/. Says the bands Head Ned: "Us Neds are quite safety-oriented fellows. When we recorded 'Bulletproof Glass', we used extreme caution to make sure every brutalino note was captured on the recording and didn't breach studio containment. Each member wore a full hazmat suit and we managed to keep casualties to a minimum. Our safety inspector did fall asleep on the job and Shred Ned's solo melted three faces, but otherwise, all particles of rock and/or roll were well contained. We're very excited to release 'Bulletproof Glass' and we hope it's something everyone can cautiously thrash to." … Monday, March 25, 2019 ...VALLEY OF THE SUN will release their disc, "Old Gods", via Fuzzorama Records on May 24, 2019... Monday, March 25, 2019 ...ASYLUM PYRE (Ft. Beast in Black's Yannis Papadopoulos) have a lyric vid for the track, "Sex, Drugs and Scars", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0WYLbQjYGs&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their upcoming disc, "N°4", that comes out April 26, 2019 via M & O Music... Monday, March 25, 2019 ...DEAD GIRLS CORP. have a vid for the track, "Dead Girl", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qqnfz5NzvOw&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their disc, "Bloody Noses and Hand Grenades"... Monday, March 25, 2019 ...FROM THE BOGS OF AUGHISKA (Black Metal) have a vid for the track, "The Devil is An Irish Man", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10A6d9UhmVU&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Mineral Bearing Veins", that comes out March 29, 2019 via Apocalyptic Witchcraft and Czar Of Crickets Productions... Monday, March 25, 2019 ...INHEPSIE (Symphonic Metal) will release their disc, "Onirique", on March, 29, 2019... Monday, March 25, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. SHOTGUN SAWYER are streaming the track, "(Let Me) Take You Home", at this link > http://soundcloud.com/ripple-music/shotgun-sawyer-ain-t-tryin-to-go-down-slow-let-me-take-you-home This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Bury The Hatchet", that comes out April 19, 2019 via Ripple Music... Saturday, March 23, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. SPOTLIGHTS are streaming the track, "The Particle Noise", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=38&v=WSncsO55yRM This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Love & Decay" via Ipecac Recordings that comes out April 26, 2019... Saturday, March 23, 2019 ...STREAMING SESSION. YOB are streaming their Amoeba Green Room session, in its 35:27 minute entirety at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnPu9RU28HE&feature=youtu.be Their latest album "Our Raw Heart", is available now on Relapse Records... Saturday, March 23, 2019 ...ASHES TO OMENS have a vid for the track, "The Conflict Within", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmCiLS1mUW0 Saturday, March 23, 2019 ...KEITH WALLEN has a vid for the track, "Crows", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyv0O8IALJM&feature=youtu.be Saturday, March 23, 2019 ...AFTERMATH (Thrash) have a lyric vid for the track, "FFF(FalseFlagFlying)", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFizVxlxD0E&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their disc, "There Is Something Wrong", that came out February 15, 2019 via ZOID Entertainment... Saturday, March 23, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. AREE AND THE PURE HEART are streaming the track, "Black Cats", at this link > http://areeandthepureheart.bandcamp.com/track/black-cats This cut is off their disc, "Never Gonna Die", via Wiretap Records (North America) to be released on March 29, 2019... Saturday, March 23, 2019 ...ATARAXIE (Doom) have a vid, well it's more like streaming music and it clocks in at 19:17, titled, "Coronation of the Leeches", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9ECRcHkf-M&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their newest disc, "Résignés", that was release via XENOKORP, DEADLIGHT, WEIRD TRUTH on March 8, 2019... Saturday, March 23, 2019 ...NEW METAL! March 22, 2019 - Aoratos - Gods Without Name (Debemur Morti). Ashen Horde - Fallen Cathedrals (Rockshots). Battle Beast - No More Hollywood Endings (Nuclear Blast). Blacklist 9 - Mentally Ill, Legally Sane (Eclipse). Bloodbound - Rise Of The Dragon Empire (AFM). Burning Rain - Face The Music (Frontiers). Cellar Darling - The Spell (Nuclear Blast). The End Machine - The End Machine (Frontiers). From Sorrow To Serenity - Reclaim (Long Branch). Frozen Crown - Crowned In Frost (Scarlet). Good Tiger - Redux EP (Metal Blade). Harem Scarem - Power Crazy (Frontiers). Illimitable Dolor - Leaden Light (Transcending Obscurity). Imprecation - Damnatio Ad Bestias (Dark Descent). Iron Maiden - No Prayer For The Dying Re-Release (BMG). Iron Maiden - Powerslave Re-Release (BMG). Iron Maiden - Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son Re-Release (BMG). Iron Maiden - Somewhere In Time Re-Release (BMG). Megadeth - Warheads On Foreheads (Capitol). Motley Crue - The Dirt Soundtrack (Motley/Eleven Seven). Obsidian Sea - Strangers (Ripple). Parting Gift - Ensom EP (Fearless). Red Sun Rising - Peel EP (Fearless). Robin Trower - Coming Closer To The Day (Provogue/Mascot). Sermon - Birth Of The Marvellous (Prosthetic). Tempel - Tempel (Jansen). TNT - Encore Live In Milano (Frontiers). The Treatment - Power Crazy (Frontiers). Witherfall - Vintage EP (Century Media). Zeal & Ardor - Live In London (MVKA/Radicalis)... Thursday, March 21, 2019 … HEAVY JUSTICE have released their new album, “When Inmates Run the Asylum.” The band’s sound has been called a “throwback to a smash-mouth style of metal with their own brand of beastly power.” … Thursday, March 21, 2019 … DEMONS & WIZARDS have signed with Century Media Records. The band--whose first self-titled album was released in 1999 and its follow-up, “Touched by the Crimson King” released in 2005—are currently recording their third album, currently untitled, to be released in early 2020. Says vocalist Hansi Kürsch: "Jon (Schaffer of ICED EARTH) and I both feel that Century Media is the perfect match for our upcoming DEMONS & WIZARDS missions. And there will be plenty of them. Right at the moment we have not only finalized a re-boot of our first two albums, but are also working with full forces on the successor of ‘Touched by the Crimson King’. Good things are on its way. Expect nothing but the best and do not miss us on the road this summer, unless you want to risk another 20 years of waiting ..." Wednesday, March 20, 2019 … Austria’s TRIPSITTER will release their new album, The Other Side of Sadness,” on April 19th. The band, which draws from black metal, shoegaze and hardcore to create their unique sound, says that the new album is “is more than just Music, It’s our own evaluation of the mind. The individual problems and reflected experiences of the four band members tell a cathartic story of depression leading through the album like a red thread. It is a struggle between hope and despair. The entire album is composed like an audiobook presenting a symbiosis of music and text.” Sounds interesting, doesn’t it? … Wednesday, March 20, 2019 … The premiere of “Murder In The Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Story” will take place on Saturday, April 20th at the AMC Kabuki 8 in San Francisco, CA at 1pm. Directed by Adam Dubin (Beastie Boys “Fight For Your Right to Party” & "No Sleep ‘til Brooklyn”), the film contains over fifty interviews with metal musicians from such legendary bands as Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Exodus, Testament and Death Angel and is narrated by metal-loving comedian Brian Posehn. The film's trailer is available at http://www.rollingstone.com and elsewhere … Wednesday, March 20, 2019 … BROKEN HOPE’s Jeremy Wagner will appear at this year’s Texas Frightmare Weekend. The event, which celebrates all aspects of genre films, will feature celebrity appearances, autograph signings, screenings, exclusive parties and tons of horror memorabilia vendors. Wagner is appearing in support of his dark fiction, including his latest book, “Rabid Heart.” Also on the bill that weekend are Jenna Jameson, Cassandra Petersen (Elivra), Meat Loaf, Bruce Campbell, Scott Ian, Robert Englund, Sam Raimi and more! For more information, check out http://www.texasfrightmareweekend.com … Monday, March 18, 2019 … Former MURDER FM front man Norman Matthew has released the first single from his new entity, AS STRANGE AS ANGELS. The complete EP drops on April 26th. Says Norman of the upcoming release: “'As Strange As Angels' is a story with many chapters - each chapter needed to be given its own soundtrack. Whatever felt right, I ran with…. I didn’t care about genre and labels. I just needed a vessel to call my own as a mechanism to communicate what I was thinking and feeling. I’m so thankful for all the amazing people who have helped me bring this release to life. Those who picked me up along the way never gave up and never stopped believing in me. Plenty of people let go at a time when I needed them the most. But I channeled that and let it fuel me. I took a step back and learned how to live life again. 'As Strange As Angels' is a testament to that - a gift in many ways. I owe much of myself to all those that kept my blood flowing and my heart going - and I owe all of myself to my son.” … Monday, March 18, 2019 ... BERNIE TORME, who played guitar for OZZY OSBOURNE and GILLAN, has passed away at the age of 66. His guitar work was also featured in such bands as ATOMIC ROOSTER and DESPERADO, as well as the BERNIE TORME BAND and, his most recent band, TORME ... Friday, March 15, 2019 ... SAMAEL will re-release two of their classic albums on April 19th. The albums, "Lux Mundi" and "Solar Soul," have been re-mixed and include bonus tracks ... Friday, March 15, 2019 ... The legendary NIK TURNER, co-founder of HAWKWIND, has released his new album, "The Final Frontier." Joining Nik on this particular journey are Nicky Garratt of UK Subs and Hedersleben, Jürgen Engler of Die Krupps, and Jason Willer of UK Subs and Jello Biafra’s band as well as special guest appearances by Hawkwind alumni Simon House and Paul Rudolph. Check out the video for the first single, "Out Of Control," here: https://youtu.be/VRZv05dl1OE ... Thursday, March 14, 2019 ... "Usurper of the Oaken Throne," the new album by THRONEHAMMER, will be released on May 3, 2019 ... Thursday, March 14, 2019 ... BARONESS will release their new album, "Gold & Grey," on June 14th. Baroness release their eagerly-awaited new album, Gold & Grey, on June 14 via Abraxan Hymns. Says Baroness founder, guitar player and vocalist John Baizley: “Our goal is, was, and will always be to write increasingly superior, more honest and compelling songs, and to develop a more unique and challenging sound. I’m sure we have just finished our best, most adventurous album to date. We dug incredibly deep, challenged ourselves and recorded a record I’m positive we could never again replicate. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to know Sebastian, Nick and Gina as both my bandmates and my friends. They have pushed me to become a better songwriter, musician and vocalist. We’re all extremely excited for this release, which includes quite a few ‘firsts’ for the band, and we’re thrilled to be back on tour to play these psychotic songs for our fans. Expect some surprises.” ... Thursday, March 14, 2019 ... IVORY MOON has announced their new line-up and the fact that they are working on their next studio album. The line-up now consists of: Patrizio Izzo and Loretta Venditti, vocals; Andrea Campisano and Fabrizio Zucchini on guitars; Fabio Bonuglia on keyboards; Fabrizio Sclano on bass and Emiliano Cantiano on drums ... Thursday, March 14, 2019 ... LOST IN PAIN, out of Luxembourg, have released "Gold Hunters", the band's third full-length. Inspired by the famous Annunaki mythology, the goal of "Gold Hunters" is to "combine aggression and harmony." For more information, check out https://www.facebook.com/lostinpainband/ ... Thursday, March 14, 2019 ... The legendary DEE SNIDER has announced a series of international dates in support of his latest album, "For the Love of Metal" and its most recent (6th!) video, "Lies are a Business." Says Dee: "The socio-political message of 'Lies Are a Business' is more important at this moment in time than ever before. The movement toward more controlling, all-powerful governments continues to grow and the current nightmarish situation in Venezuela is emblematic of the direction our world is sadly heading in. The incredible video for this song by award winning director Leo Liberti of Liberta Filmes truly captures my message with powerful metaphoric imagery while taking nothing away from the metallic power of the song!" Tour dates include: 19.03.19 PE – Barranco Arena / Barranco, Pasco Region; 21.03.19 BR – Ópera de Arame / Curitiba, PR; 23.03.19 BR – Grupo Tom Brasil; 24.03.19 CL – Club Chocolate Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region; 26.03.19 AR – Teatro Vorterix Colegiales, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires; 31.05.19 MT – Aria Complex San Gwann Tal-Għargħar, Central Region; 02.06.19 CZ – Metalfest Open Air Plzeň, Plzeň Region; 13.06.19 MX – Festival Motociclista Aguascalientes Aguascalientes City, Aguascalientes; 26.06.19 SE – Live på Liseberg Gothenburg, Västra Götaland; 28.06.19 SE – Stadsfesten i Skellefteå, Västerbotten; 04.07.19 SE – Helgeåfestivalen time to rock Knislinge Folkets Park & F-yra Knislinge, Skåne; 06.07.19 IT – Rock The Castle Castello Scaligero Villafranca di Verona, Veneto; 07.07.19 ES – Leyendas del Rock 2019 Leyendas del Rock Villena, Comunidad Valenciana; 13.07.19 NO – Norway Rock Festival; 30.08.19 CH – Riverside Open Air Aarburg Aarburg, Aargau; 09.08.19 ES – Leyendas del Rock, Comunidad Valenciana; 11.08.19 UK – Bloodstock; 25.08.19 BE – Golden Age Rock Festival, Leige; 31.08.19 CH – Riverside Aarburg Aarburg, Aargau, Switzerland; 02.09.19 US – Motorcycle Festival, West Virginia; 06.11.19 UK – Hard Rock Hell ... Thursday, March 07, 2019 ... The legendary DIAMOND HEAD will relesae their new album, "The Coffin Train," on May 24th. This will be the veteran band's eighth studio album. Says the band's Brian Tattler: ""All along we wanted to make sure we didn't lose sight of what we call 'The Brief.' I would never want to deny our NWOBHM style and sound, that's what originally got me excited and DIAMOND HEAD noticed. And I still enjoy the creative journey we go on." The band will be touring Europe for most of 2019 including an October 19th stop at the iconic Hammersmith Odeon in London and an October 20th stop at the 02 Apollo in Manchester, both shows with fellow legends SAXON ... Thursday, March 07, 2019 ... DREADOUGHT will release their new album, "Besieged," on May 10th via Profound Lore records. The band will play a few select dates in support of the new release beginning with the Fire in the Mountains fundraiser in Denver, CO on March 22nd. Other dates follow: 3/22/2019 Fire In The Mountains Fundraiser @ Tooey's Off Colfax - Denver, CO w/ Velnias, Wayfarer; 4/17/2019 Hi-Dive - Denver, CO w/ UADA, Cloak, Wormwitch; 4/20/2019 Psycho Smokeout @ Catch One - Los Angeles, CA; 4/21/2019 Club Red Mesa - Mesa, AZ w/ Monolord; 4/22/2019 Sister - Albuquerque, NM w/ Monolord; 5/26/2019 The Bluebird Theater - Denver, CO w/ Alien Weaponry ... Tuesday, March 05, 2019 ... MOTIONLESS IN WHITE and ATREYU will join up for a Spring co-headlining tour. The tour kicks off in Pensacoloa, FL and ends in Knoxville, TN. Also on most dates is WILSON. Tour dates follow: 4/15 — Pensacola, FL — Vinyl Music Hall; 4/16 — New Orleans, LA — House of Blues; 4/18 — Corpus Christi, TX — Brewsters; 4/19 — Odessa, TX — Dos Amigos; 4/20 — Lubbock, TX — Lonestar Pavillion (KFMX Radio Show); 4/22 — Lincoln, NE — Bourbon Theatre; 4/24 — Green Bay, WI — Green Bay Distillery; 4/25 — Fargo, ND — The Sanctuary; 4/26 — Minneapolis, MN— Skyway Theatre; 4/27 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee; 4/29 — Des Moines, IA — Wooly's; 4/30 — Wichita, KS — The Cotillion; 5/2 — Springfield, MO — The Complex*; 5/3 — Peoria, IL — Monarch Music Hall*; 5/5 — Grand Rapids, MI — The Intersection; 5/6 — London, ON — London Music Hall; 5/8 — Lynchburg, VA — Phase 2; 5/9 — Knoxville, TN — The Mill & The Mine (*=no Wilson) ... Tuesday, March 05, 2019 ...April 5th marks the day that "The Greater Good," the new album by AISUMASEN, will hit the music world (i.e., Spotify, iTunes, Deezer, Amazon, Google, TiDAL, etc.) The band has been called "the heaviest band in Sweden" and "The Greater Good" promises to prove exactly why ... Tuesday, March 05, 2019 ... May 5th is the date for the Fifth Annual RIDE FOR RONNIE Motorcycle Ride and Concert. The event, which benefits the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, includes a motorcycle ride that begins at the Harley-Davidson of Glendale and ends with a live concert at Los Encinos Park in Encino, CA. The concert will be hosted by Eddie Trunk and will feature Eddie Trunk's All Star Band, a group of renowned rock musicians who will headline that evening's show. Also performing that evening will be DIA, a DIO cover band, BUDDERSIDE, PETTY CASH (a Tom Petty/Johnny Cash cover band) and DC4. For more information, check out http://www.diocancerfund.com ... Friday, March 01, 2019 ... Western Canada's Armstrong Metal Fest has announced its 2019 line-up which includes ORIGIN, NEKROGOBLIN, BETRAYING THE MARTYRS, WAKE, ENTHEOS, WITHIN DESTRUCTION, CENTURIES OF DECAY, SENTINELS, ODINFIST, APPRENTICE, APOLLYON, ROAD RASH, POUND, ARKENFIRE, WIDOW'S PEAK, NOMAD, EXTERMINATUS, TESSITURA, GROSS MISCONDUCT, TRUENT, OBSIDIAN, DEATH MACHINE, THE MYOPIA CONDITION, LEAGUE OF CORRUPTION, ARCOTS, HAZZERD, KLEAVER, CONNIVER, LIBERATIA, THE VTH CIRCLE, INDECIPHERABLE NOISE and DISTURB THE DEAD. For more information, check out https://armstrongmetalfest.ca ... Friday, March 01, 2019 ...The STRAYTONES have released their new EP, "Beware, Dark Lord! Here comes Bell-Man." The EP is the third release of the Ukrainian psychedelic rock outfit and will P will be supported by a cartoon music video that follows the story told throughout release. Says the band: “The joke about the winter outfits of Straytones band members turned into the idea about two cartoon characters and that’s exactly how the Dark Lord and the Bell-Man came into being. We wanted to create a garage-rock opera to uncover fictional story of an evil mastermind Dark Lord who obtains a powerful artifact and travels to meta-space to become invincible. Eventually he gets overpowered by the irrational, chaotic and odd Bell-Man whom he encounters there. By defeating Dark Lord, Bell-Man suddenly saves the world and brings back harmony and ballance. Cartoon depicts first part of this story and release in general”.... Friday, March 01, 2019 ...NEW METAL FRIDAY! March 1, 2019 - Demon Hunter - Peace (Solid State). Demon Hunter - War (Solid State). Der Weg Einer Freiheit - Live In Berlin (Season Of Mist). Devil Master - Satan Spits On Children Of Light (Relapse). Ewigkeit - DISClose (Death To Music). In Flames - I, the Mask (Nuclear Blast/Eleven Seven). Malevolent Creation - The 13th Beast (M-Theory). Mammoth Weed Wizard Bastard - Yn Ol I Annwyn (New Heavy Sounds). Mark Morton - Anesthetic (Spinefarm). Mike Tramp - Stray From The Flock (Target). Nightwish - Dark Passion Play Re-Release (Nuclear Blast). Nightwish - Made In Hong Kong - And Various Other Places Re-Release (Nuclear Blast). Nightwish - Once Re-Release (Nuclear Blast). Pissgrave - Posthumous Humiliation (Profound Lore). Queensryche - The Verdict (Century Media). The Riven - The Riven (The Sign). Sisters Of Suffocation - Humans Are Broken (Napalm). Tim Bowness - Flowers at the Scene (InsideOut). While She Sleeps - So What? (Sleeps Brothers)... Tuesday, February 26, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. SMOKE SIGNALS are streaming the track, "See The Light", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=xfYAEbL-gIk&app=desktop Tuesday, February 26, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. OBSIDIAN SEA (Doom) are streaming the track, "The Birth Of Fear", at this link > http://soundcloud.com/ripple-music/obsidian-sea-01-the-birth-of-fear This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Strangers", that comes out March 22, 2019 through Ripple Music... Tuesday, February 26, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. CRACKED MACHINE are streaming the track, "Typhon", at this link > http://soundcloud.com/sheltered-life-pr/cracked-machine-typhon-psyka-records This cut is off their upcoming disc, "The Call of the Void", that comes out April 12, 2019 via PsyKa Records... Monday, February 25, 2019 ...M.I.GOD. have a lyric vid for the track, "The Solitary Ghost", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv--TClfSSc This cut is from their disc, "Specters On Parade", via Fastball Music... Monday, February 25, 2019 ...BURNT TAPES have a vid for the track, "Yuzi", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoVbPTfUnl0&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their just release disc, "Never Better", via Wiretap Records (US), Lockjaw Records (UK/EU)... Monday, February 25, 2019 ...BACKYARD BABIES will release their disc, "Silver & Gold", via M-Theory Audio on March 15, 2019... Monday, February 25, 2019 ...FALLUJAH will release their disc, "Undying Light", via Nuclear Blast on March 15, 2019... Monday, February 25, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. DOWNFALL 2012 are streaming the title track, "We Welcome The Pain", at this link > http://www.reverbnation.com/downfall2012 Saturday, February 23, 2019 ...PERIPHERY have a vid for the track, "Blood Eagle", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzznL_8DIUM&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Periphery IV: HAIL STAN", will be available April 5, 2019 via 3DOT Recordings... Saturday, February 23, 2019 ...WAXPANEL have released their disc, "For Those Left Standing", via Pavement Entertainment. For more information on the band, check out this link > http://www.facebook.com/WAXPANEL/ Saturday, February 23, 2019 ...NEW METAL! February 22, 2019 - Aenimus - Dreamcatcher (Nuclear Blast). Badflower - OK, I'm Sick (Big Machine). Candlemass - The Door to Doom (Napalm). Delain - Hunter's Moon DVD/CD (Napalm). Demon Head - Hellfire Ocean Void (Svart). Dream Theater - Distance Over Time (InsideOut). Find Me - Angels in Blue (Frontiers). FM - The Italian Job DVD/CD (Frontiers). Ghost Iris - Apple of Discord (Long Branch). Hexvessel - All Tree (Century Media). Hiss From the Moat - The Harrier (M-Theory). Horndal - Remains (Prosthetic). King Apathy - Wounds (Lifeforce). Last in Line - II (Frontiers). Minors - Abject Bodies (Holy Roar/Deathwish). O.R.k. - Ramagehead (Kscope). Overkill - The Wings of War (Nuclear Blast). Pretty Maids - A Blast From the Past Box Set (Frontiers). Spirits Of Fire - Spirits of Fire (Frontiers). Tora Tora - Bastards of Beale (Frontiers). Visions Of Atlantis - The Deep and Dark: Live @ Symphonic Metal Nights (Napalm). Walls Of Blood - Imperium (Metalville). West Bound - Volume 1 (Frontiers)... Thursday, February 21, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. THE LUMBERJACK FEEDBACK are streaming the track, "Therapy?", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4weoWgshdI&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Mere Mortals", that will be released on April 26, 2019 via Deadlight Records... Wednesday, February 20, 2019 ...WE ARE THE CATALYST have a vid for the track, "Over Pale Waters", viewing at this link < http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rrIKEFdHrY&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their just released disc, "Ephemeral"... Wednesday, February 20, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. DARK HELM (Progressive Death Metal) are streaming the track, "Obey", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=837gy_m9gQo This cut is off their disc, "Hymnus De Antitheist", which is out now... Wednesday, February 20, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. BIG BUSINESS are streaming the track, "Let Them Grind", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=31&v=XIsyTxgSxwo This cut is off their upcoming disc, "The Beast You Are", on April 12, 2019 via Joyful Noise Records... Tuesday, February 19, 2019 ...RESCUE RANGERS have a lyric vid for the track, "Accelerate", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_XQjhlbLhs&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Divisive", that comes out April 5, 2019 via Klonosphere Records... Tuesday, February 19, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. THE GHOST NEXT DOOR are streaming the track, "American Nightmare", at this link > http://soundcloud.com/ripple-music/ghost-next-door-american-nightmare This cut is off their disc, "A Feast For The Sixth Sense", available now on Ripple Music... Tuesday, February 19, 2019 ...MYNAS have a lyric vid for the track, "Tearing Down The Clouds", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkCsM9sVGdU Tuesday, February 19, 2019 ...THE MILESTONES have a vid for the track, "Drivin' Back Home", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9ypeO5Fgbg&fbclid=IwAR30K4oqEdQbIP99ICFCH5irCWYIXttNj3yLt9PXP8phBE4OzXICKjhgvhs This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Beautiful Light", that comes out March 1, 2019... Tuesday, February 19, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. YEAR OF LOCUST are streaming the track, "Stay Alive", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qHwSGl02zA&feature=youtu.be Tuesday, February 19, 2019 ...BLODDYWOOD (Indian Folk Metal) have a vid for the track, "Endurant", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfjTbY2NzsM Tuesday, February 19, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. BLACK LUNG (Doom) are streaming the title track, "Ancients", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA10CnoT1t8&feature=youtu.be Their disc will be released on March 8, 2019 via Ripple Music... Monday, February 18, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. KINGS DESTROY are streaming the title-track, "Fantasma Nera", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=0Vv98YFKZSg This cut is off their upcoming disc that comes out March 8, 2019... Monday, February 18, 2019 ...ANOTHER DAY'S ARMOR have a vid for the track, "Won't Stop Me", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lugZ97CwYxk&t=0s&frags=pl%2Cwn This cut is off their EP, "Phoenix", which is out now... Monday, February 18, 2019 ...THE AVIATORS have a vid for the track, "Goodbye to the Rain", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Wgm5wOQRu0 This cut is off their disc, "Flowers and Moonshine", which is out now... Monday, February 18, 2019 ...ORTHOSTAT (Death Metal) have a vid for the track, "Qetesh", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJWotavWi8w&feature=youtu.be This brutal cut is off their upcoming disc, " Monolith Of Time", that comes out April 15, 2019... Monday, February 18, 2019 ...PICKWICK COMMONS (Progressive Modern Hardcore) have a vid for the track, "Suffer", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqjH_0GkwKY This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Weak Bones", that comes out March 15, 2019... Monday, February 18, 2019 ...BRAVO DELTA have a vid for the title-track off their just released disc, "Unbreakable", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih3P7W9rV3o&feature=youtu.be Monday, February 18, 2019 ...VARNA have a lyric vid for the track, "The Craving", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFwDl2h9yvA&feature=youtu.be Monday, February 18, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. RAIZER (Electronic Rock) are streaming the track, "Precious", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvdQRonsqiY&feature=youtu.be Monday, February 18, 2019 ...DEAD CLONES have a vid for the track, "We All Come Here In Rain", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RevypJKfjcQ&feature=youtu.be Monday, February 18, 2019 ...SOWFLO (Reggae/Rock) have signed with Space Duck Records and will release their disc, "New Shoes", that comes out March 15, 2019. For more information, check out this link > http://www.facebook.com/SOWFLO Saturday, February 16, 2019 ...NEW METAL! February 15, 2019 - Aftermath - There Is Something Wrong (Zoid). Avantasia - Moonglow (Nuclear Blast). Crystal Lake - Helix (SharpTone). Diabolical - Eclipse (Indie). Emerald Sabbath - Ninth Star (Plastic Head). Endon - Boy Meets Girl (Thrill Jockey). Insane Clown Posse - Fearless Fred Fury (Psychopathic). Kaleikr - Heart Of Lead (Debemur Morti). Megadeth - The System Has Failed Re-Release (BMG). Megadeth - The World Needs a Hero Re-Release (BMG). My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult - In The House Of Strange Affairs (Sleazebox). Pyramaze - Legend Of The Bone Carver Re-Release (Inner Wound). Rotting Christ - The Heretic (Season Of Mist). Saor - Forgotten Paths (Avantgarde). Trauma - As the World Dies (Pure Steel)... Friday, February 15, 2019 ... Pure Noise Records has signed Delaware's metallic hardcore band YEAR OF THE KNIGHT. The band has already released its new record, entitled "Ultimate Aggression," which is a compilation of the band’s 2017 EP, "Ultimate Disease," and their 2018 EP, "First State Aggression, along with a brand-new track called “Fatal. You can check out the video for "Fatal" at https://youtu.be/l2ouEpV-8HE ... Friday, February 15, 2019 ... TANK will release their new album, "Re-Ignition," on April 26th. The legendary metal band has re-recorded some of their classic tunes for this new release, and have invited some special guests to join them. SODOM's Tom Angelripper joins the band on "Power of the Hunter" and CRADLE OF FILTH's Dani Filth helps out on "Shellshock." Says TANK's Mick Tucker: Mick Tucker: Many of the songs from those classic albums are still present in our live set and we are constantly being asked by our fans if we would ever consider re-recording any of them. Those original recordings are timeless and will always be there but we thought what harm can it do to give them a full metal makeover and inject new life into them. They deserve it!" ... Wednesday, February 13, 2019 … “Winds Of Change,” the latest album from JIM PETERIK,will be released on April 26, 2019. The new album features a virtual Who’s Who of melodic rock’s greatest superstars, including Kevin Chalfant (ex-The Storm), Dennis DeYoung (ex-Styx), Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, Kelly Keagy (Night Ranger), Lars Safsund and Robert Sall (Work of Art), Toby Hitchcock (Pride Of Lions), Danny Vaughn (Tyketto), Mike Reno (Loverboy), Kevin Cronin (REO Speedwagon), Jason Scheff (ex-Chicago). Also included is a previously unreleased track by the late, great Jimi Jamison … Wednesday, February 13, 2019 ... Good news from Ozzy Osbourne's camp: The legendary Prince of Darkness has been moved out of ICU and "breathing on his own" after suffering severe complications from the flu. Get your shots, people! ... Tuesday, February 12, 2019 ...CHOUT have a vid for the track, "Seasons", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9EoPffZNfw This cut is off their disc, "Dogwater".... Tuesday, February 12, 2019 ...CRYSTAL LAKE will release their disc, "Helix", via SharpTone Records on February 15, 2019... Tuesday, February 12, 2019 ...AFTERMATH (Progressive Thrash) have a vid for the track, "Diethanasia", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpYsNUHAkEc This cut is off their disc, "There Is Something Wrong"... Tuesday, February 12, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. ALMOST HONEST (Doom) are streaming the track, "Keystone", at this link > http://almosthonestpa.bandcamp.com/track/keystone This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Seiches and Sirens", that comes out March 22, 2019 via Electric Talon Records... Tuesday, February 12, 2019 ...GARY HOEY has a lyric vid for the track, "Under The Rug" (feat. Eric Gales), viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPFa8F5pcuo&feature=youtu.be This cut is off Gary's upcoming disc, "Neon Highway Blues", that comes out March 15, 2019... Tuesday, February 12, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. SKRAECKOEDLAN are streaming the track, "Tentakler & Betar", at this link > http://soundcloud.com/sheltered-life-pr/skraeckoedlan-tentakler-betar-fuzzorama-records This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Eorþe", that comes out February 15, 2019 via Fuzzorama Records... Tuesday, February 12, 2019 ...FUSILEER (Thrash) have a vid for the track, "Toxic Or Human", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3g9AXKmtLo&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Extreme Torture"... Tuesday, February 12, 2019 ...LULLWATER have a vid for the track, "Empty Chamber", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOnWtf6Wsz8&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Voodoo", that comes out February 22, 2019... Tuesday, February 12, 2019 ... The legendary TENACIOUS D hit the road in July and August for seven dates with support act WYNCHESTER. Tour dates for “Tenacious D in Post Apocalypto The Tour 2019" are as follows: 7/25/19: Morrison, CO, Red Rocks Amphitheater (with the Colorado Symphony); 7/27/19: Kansas City, MO; Starlight Theater; 7/28/19: Lincoln, NE Pinewood Bowl Theater; 7/30/19: Saint Paul, MN Palace Theatre; 8/2/19: St. Louis, MO Stifel Theatre; 8/4/19: Nashville, TN Ascend Amphitheater; 8/5/19: Atlanta, GA Coca Cola Roxy Theatre … Tuesday, February 12, 2019 ... Cool band (and album) name of the week: Canadian stoners VULCANODON PHAZER will release their debut album, “Cretaceous Skull,” on February 22. In more cool name news, the new album is released on Bud Metal Records … Monday, February 11, 2019 ... Once again, the Grammy Awards proved to be a huge disappointment. Although many of the live performances were amazing, the nearly complete exclusion of the hard rock and heavy metal genres was appalling for an organization that considers themselves to be so inclusive. Then, to add insult to injury, PANTERA's VINNIE PAUL was blatantly left out of the In Memoriam Segment. The level of disrespect and cold disregard for fellow artists and their fans is truly disgusting and insulting ... Saturday, February 09, 2019 ... Canada's SKULL FIST will hit the road with STARKILL for the "Slave to the Road" tour of the United States. The band is touring in support of their recently released third album, "Way of the Road." Dates include: April 4 - Pittsburgh, PA - Crafthouse; April 5 - Detroit, MI - Sanctuary; April 6 - Indianapolis, IN - The Citadel; April 7 - Chicago, IL - Reggies; April 8 - Kansas City, MO - The Riot Room; April 10 - Oklahoma City, OK - 89th Street Collective; April 11 - Dallas, TX - Gas Monkey Bar & Grill; April 12 - Austin, TX - Come And Take It Live; April 13 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall ... Thursday, February 07, 2019 … Death metal masters INSURRECTION have released a new video for their track, “System Failure.” The video was shot during the band's performance at La Grande Guignolee Underground #11 this past December 2018 to raise money and food for local Montreal charity SunYouth. Says the band’s Stef Jomphe: "We're thrilled to be sharing this video with you all! We shot this during 'La Grande Guignolée Underground' and it reflects the symbiosis between our crowd and us, and ‘System Failure’ is the perfect mix of catchy and technical! Next time we're on the road, come sing with us: Failure! Failure!" See the video at https://www.nocleansinging.com/2019/02/07/an-ncs-video-premiere-insurrection-system-failure/ … Thursday, February 07, 2019 … Russian power metallers MEN IN METAL have released their new album, “Let the Soul Spread Its Wings.” The band prides itself on its classic hard rock sound which brings to mind such legendary bands as URIAH HEEP, QUEEN or SWEET but adds a little twist with acoustic instruments (such as the ukulele!). For more information, check out https://www.facebook.com/uralheavy/ … Wednesday, February 06, 2019 The IMPACT MUSIC FESTIVAL has been announced for 2019. The festival will take place on July 27 and July 28, 2019 at Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion in Bangor, Maine and will feature: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH; IN THIS MOMENT; SKILLET; CLUTCH; GODSMACK; EVANESCENCE; KILLSWITCH ENGAGE; ALL THAT REMAINS and more. For more information, check out http://www.waterfrontconcerts.com … Wednesday, February 06, 2019 … Blackened death/doom metallers 1914 have signed with Napalm Records. The band, whose music explores the horror and insanity of World War I, have released two previous full-length albums: “Eschatology of War” in 2015 and “The Blind Leading the Blind” in 2018. Says the band in a press release regarding the signing: “We’re so excited to work with Napalm Records, the label we know very well and fully respect. We hope our cooperation will be really fruitful and awesome. 1914 want to tell the world about The Great War, about its horrors and the senselessness of war and murders. For us, the partnership with Napalm Records is a great chance to spread these ideas all over the globe, a chance to tell everyone that war is hell, that it’s only death, mud and fear, so fuck the wars!” … Tuesday, February 05, 2019 ... Sorry, TOOL fans. Those rumors about a new TOOL album being released in April just aren't true. When asked by a fan on Twitter, the band's Maynard James Keenan answered plainly enough. He replied: "No." ... Friday, February 01, 2019 ..NEW METAL FRIDAY! February 1, 2019 - Almost Human - XS2XTC (Fastball). Astronoid - Astronoid (Blood). Der Rote Milan - Moritat (Unholy Conspiracy). Hedfuzy - Waves (Hostile). Ossarium - Living Tomb (20 Buck Spin). Pulchra Morte - Divina Autem Et Aniles (Ceremonial). Set It Off - Midnight (Fearless). Soen - Lotus (Silver Lining). The Sonic Dawn - Eclipse (Heavy Psych Sounds). Thetan - Abysmal (Anti Corporate). Toxik Attack - Assassinos em Serie (Helldprod). Within Temptation - Resist (Spinefarm)... Friday, February 01, 2019 ...ALICE IN CHAINS have a vid for the track, "Never Fade", viewing at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPyUlIXLQ94&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their disc, "Rainier Fog", that is out now... Wednesday, January 30, 2019 ... Rumors are flying that BRIAN JOHNSON has re-joined AC/DC and that the band will be back later this year with a new album. No official confirmation as of this moment, however ... Wednesday, January 30, 2019 … ICE NINE KILLS and FROM ASHES TO NEW will join together in a co-headlining tour that begins in Syracuse, NY and ends in Colorado Springs. Also on the bill are PALISADES, AFTERLIFE and HAWK. Says Spencer Charnas of ICE NINE KILLS: "We have been itching to get back on the road and play the most requested songs from The Silver Scream. "The fans can be sure that INK and FATN have some killer surprises up our sleeves for a tour that will most certainly be remembered." Adds FROM ASHES TO NEW’s Matt Brandyberry: "Spencer and I have been talking about FATN and INK getting together for a tour for a few years now. Now the stars have aligned and we're able to bring it to life. This tour is going to be beyond sick!!” Tour dates are: 3/27 — Syracuse, NY — Lost Horizon; 3/28 — Pittsburgh, PA — Rex Theater; 3/29 — Grand Rapids, MI — Elevation; 3/30 — Angola, IN — Eclectic Room; 3/31 — Belvedere, IL — Apollo Theater; 4/2 — St. Louis, MO — Ready Room; 4/3 — Springfield, MO — The Riff; 4/4 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom; 4/6 — Champaign, IL — City Center; 4/9 — Nashville, TN — Cannery; 4/10 — Johnson City, TN — Capone’s; 4/11 — Richmond, VA — Canal Club; 4/12 — Greenville, SC — The Firmament; 4/13 — Jacksonville, NC — Hooligans; 4/15 — Dallas, TX — 2513 Deep Ellum; 4/17 — Lubbock, TX — Jakes; 4/18 — Colorado Springs, CO — Black Sheep … Wednesday, January 30, 2019 … GLORYHAMMER have announced that their new album will be entitled “Legends from Beyond the Galactic Terrorvortex” and that it will be released in late Spring 2019. The album is the third chapter in the Gloryhammer saga. Says the band’s Zargothrax of the new album: "Oh wow! I know a lot of people have been waiting on this album for what seems like centuries. For the last three years we've been working non-stop on it in absolute secrecy, and now it is finally complete! We can't wait for y'all to hear it... this is the greatest power metal album of all time. HOOTS!" ... Tuesday, January 29, 2019 ... Legendary MOTORHEAD guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL hopes to release his first solo album by summer of 2019. The album, rumored to feature other legends such as ROB HALFORD, DEE SNIDER, CHRIS FEHN and WHITFIELD CRANE, has been in the works for more than five years ... Tuesday, January 29, 2019 ... JOHN DIVA AND THE ROCKETS will release their new album, “Mama Said Rock is Dead,” on February 8th. A video for the first single from the new album is available at this link > https://youtu.be/587ptyFITBU … Tuesday, January 29, 2019 … Eagle Vision will release FOREIGNER LIVE AT THE RAINBOW ’78 on March 15th. The DVD/Blu-Ray and Digital release features the legendary rock band performing live to a sold-out crowd at London’s Rainbow Theatre on April 27, 1978. The presentation has been restored from the original film reels and remixed and remastered for this release. Says the band’s Mick Jones: “1978 was an absolutely magical time for the band and to come back over to the UK to play a headline show at the legendary Rainbow really was a dream come true. The audience was amazing that night. We couldn't have wished for a better show.” … Monday, January 28, 2019 …MOLIOR SUPERUM will release “As Time Slowly Passes By,” their second LP in March on H42 Records. The band, whose sound is described as “inspired by the heavy, dirty blues rock of the 70s, mixed with modern Stoner Rock,” have two previous EP’s and an LP under their belts already. Check out the video for “Sweet Oblivion,” the first single from the new release, on YouTube here: https://h42records.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e25a5d748f2e52f62cfcffae6&id=637f9ae354&e=50a4b0430e … Monday, January 28, 2019 … Former ALICE COOPER guitarist KANE ROBERTS has returned with his third solo album. “The New Normal” includes ten new tracks, some with guest spots featuring NITA STRAUSS, ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ, AOYAMA HIDEKI, KIP WINGER and ALICE COOPER himself. If the name’s familiar but you can’t place the face, Kane was the guitarist for Alice on the “Constrictor” and “Raise Your Fist and Yell” albums, and was renowned for his guitar prowess as well as his body builder image and that famous machine gun guitar. For more information, check out https://www.facebook.com/KaneRobertsFBPage/ … Monday, January 28, 2019 … IMONOLITH, with vocalist Jon Howard (Threat Signal, Arkaea), drummer Ryan ‘RVP’ Van Poederooyen (Devin Townsend Project), guitarist Brian Waddell (Devin Townsend Project), bassist Byron Stroud (Strapping Young Lad, Fear Factory), and second guitarist Kai Huppunen (Methods of Mayhem, Noise Therapy) have announced the dates and places for their three debut shows. Says Van Poederooyen: "We’re all looking forward to our first 3 live shows ever with, Imonolith. Vancouver on Feb 23rd, Calgary on March 1st and Edmonton on March 2nd. It’s a new chapter for us all. It’s an exciting time, especially when you’re playing music that you love and created with good friends. The show itself is going to be energetic, powerful and something to look forward to, in every city we play. We collectively have so much live experience from touring the world over the years, through the past bands we played in. We plan on using all that experience to put on one hell of a show every night with, Imonolith. We can’t wait for that first date!" For more information, check out www.imonolithband.com … Saturday, January 26, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. WOORMS are streaming the track, "Stiff Upper Lisp", from the disc, "Slake", via Hospital Records / Sludgelord Records that was just released, click the link sludgers > http://thesludgelord.bandcamp.com/track/stiff-upper-lisp Saturday, January 26, 2019 ...STREAMING ALBUM. ANN MY DICE are streaming their disc, "To Start A Journey", in its entirety at this disc > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCObFRa956U Saturday, January 26, 2019 ...WITCHERS CREED are streaming the track, "Monolith", at this link > http://soundcloud.com/ripple-music/witchers-creed-monolith This cut is off their upcoming disc, "Awakened From The Tomb..." via Ripple Music on February 22, 2019... Saturday, January 26, 2019 ...THE GHOST NEXT DOOR will release their disc, "A Feast For The Sixth Sense", via Ripple Music on February 8, 2019... Saturday, January 26, 2019 ...STREAMING MUSIC. ORION DUST are streaming the track, "Unrising Sun", at this link > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOLNDBSiSJQ&feature=youtu.be This cut is off their disc, "Legacy", which is out now... Friday, January 25, 2019 … Ever heard of Indian Folk Metal? Well, you can find out what that sounds like by checking out the official music video for BLOODYWOOD’s new single, "Endurant,” at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfjTbY2NzsM … Friday, January 25, 2019 … PROBLEM DAUGHTER, punkers out of Salt Lake City, have released a brand new song and music video titled "Self Amusing Smile," which is the first track is off their forthcoming album "Grow Up Trash" due out March 22nd on Wiretap Records. According to the press release, the band’s music “smells like a sweaty basement show, tastes like cheap beer on a lamp-lit porch and feels like not wanting to go home at the end of the night.” What does that mean? Find out by yourself by checking out the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEJJediASNU ... Thursday, January 24, 2019 … Quickly following up on their great last record (“The Missing Peace”) L.A. GUNS will release their next studio album, “The Devil You Know,” on March 29th. Says the band’s Traci Gunns: "After the success of 'The Missing Peace' a lot of people requested that the next record stay on track with the more metal side of the band's music, which is my personal favorite side of the band. I drew from my typical influences of NWOBHM [New Wave Of British Heavy Metal], while still not forgetting my earlier influences of the late '60s and early '70s. I wanted to lead with the track "Stay Away" because it’s a familiar L.A. Guns sound, but even a bit more metal. Something to get everyone’s palate wet." Adds vocalist Phil Lewis: "It's loaded with attitude and most of it bad." … Wednesday, January 23, 2019 … HAREM SCAREM and Frontiers Records have announced that the band’s complete catalog will be released in an exclusive, limited edition box set. The 14-disc set will include the band’s 13 studio albums, encompassing the entire Harem Scarem discography--including the original Warner albums which are not available on digital. Also included is a bonus disc full of rare, unreleased, and bonus tracks. The CDs will be packaged in vinyl replica slipcases housed inside a collector's box. This set is going to be extremely rare so get yours now. For more information and pre-orders, check out : http://pmusic.co/lnW4N1 ... Wednesday, January 23, 2019 … THE JACKS are the first band to sign with EDGEOUT Records. The band—whose catchy riffs, gritty vocals and infectious hooks—will enter the studio in February to record their first release with the label. Says the band’s Jonny Stanback: “It’s been a pleasure working with Cheryl and Tony and we are excited to be a part of the Edgeout team. We’re looking forward to releasing our new music in 2019.” Adds Edgeout Founder and Chairman Tony Guanci: “The Jacks are a great example of a young up-and-coming rock & roll band committed to their craft and destined for success. We at EDGEOUT will provide The Jacks all of the time, attention, and resources to assist them in realizing their potential.” … Tuesday, January 22, 2019 ... The legendary QUIET RIOT will release a new live album, "One Night in Milan," on January 25th. The recording features fifteen live tracks including classics such as "Mama We're All Crazee Now" and ""Cum on Feel the Noize." ... Tuesday, January 22, 2019 ... SWORN ENEMY will release their new album, "Gamechanger," on April 5th. The new album was produced by Robb Flynn of MACHINE HEAD and engineered, mixed and mastered by Zack Ohren (SUFFOCATION, FALLUJAH, WARBRINGER). The band has promised a song premiere for next month ... Tuesday, January 22, 2019 ... New Zealand's ALIEN WEAPONRY will tour North America their first headlining tour here ever. The acclaimed New Zealand band released their debut album, "Tu," last year to rave reviews from both press and fans alike. Tour dates include: 5/3 - 5/4: Mexico City, MEX @ Domination Festival; 5/6: Dallas, TX @ Cambridge Room at House of Blues; 5/7: Houston, TX @ Bronze Peacock @ House of Blues; 5/8: Austin, TX @ 3TEN ACL Live; 5/11: Rockingham, NC @ Epicenter; 5/12: Washington, DC @ DC9; 5/13: Boston, MA @ Middle East; 5/15: New York, NY @ Saint Vitus; 5/16: Montreal, QC @ L'Esco; 5/17: Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground; 5/19: Chicago, IL @ Chicago Open Air; 5/22: Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St Entry; 5/24 - 5/26:: Pryor, OK @ Rocklahoma; 5/26: Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater; 5/28: San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill; 5/29: Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy. For more information, check out http://www.alienweaponry.com ... Monday, January 21, 2019 … LOS HUAYCOS will release “Savage Monstrosities” on Tankcrimes Records this February 8th. The psychedelic hardcore thrash punk rockers get their name from the word "huayco" which comes from the Quechua, which means "depth/valley" and refers to landslides caused by torrential rains in the Andes. Says Tankcrimes Records chief Scotty Heath, "LOS HUAYCOS are Peruvian transplants who moved into Tankcrimes' headquarters and started making a racket! This album sounds like Y2K thrash (think 625 Records) meets skate rock/hardcore (think JFA, Gang Green) meets noise rock weirdo jams (think AmRep, Cows)." … Monday, January 21, 2019 …TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY Records has released a FREE, downloadable sampler featuring 50 bands from all over the world. Download the sampler at https://transcendingobscurity.bandcamp.com/album/label-sampler-2019 to find out what Transcending Obscurity has in store for the future … Monday, January 21, 2019 … DEADLIGHT RECORDS has signed French heavy stoner rockers ABRAHMA. The band will release their third album, “In Time for the Last Rays of Light,” in spring of this year … Saturday, January 19, 2019 … IMONOLITH have released their new single, “Hollow.” The All-Star band features vocalist Jon Howard (Threat Signal, Arkaea), drummer Ryan 'RVP' Van Poederooyen (Devin Townsend Project), guitarist Brian Waddell (Devin Townsend Project), bassist Byron Stroud (Strapping Young Lad, Fear Factory), and second guitarist Kai Huppunen (Methods of Mayhem, Noise Therapy). Check out the video at https://youtu.be/57tcysG4QgY … Saturday, January 19, 2019 ... BATTLE BEAST will release their new album, "No More Hollywood Endings," on March 22nd via Nuclear Blast. The official lyric video for the title track can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZzhUPe-Bck Says the band's keyboardist, Janne Björkroth about the track: "The song tells a story about living up to other people's expectations and becoming a kind of a sidekick in one's own life. Hollywood conventions and media set unrealistic expectations and narrow ideals about such things as beauty and happiness, and it's easy to get lost while trying to fit the mould. The song claims that there isn't a universal pattern for happiness, but everyone has a right to be respected as they are and live a life that suits for themselves. It's a hymn to individuality." ... Saturday, January 19, 2019 ... Sacramento rockers SLAVES have released an acoustic EP entitled "Revision." Includes are four re-imagined, acoustic versions of two of their most popular singles and two new tracks ... Saturday, January 19, 2019 … BLOOD OF ANGELS will release their new single and lyric video, “Miscreant Deeds of Loki” on January 25th through Sliptrick Records. The band has also completed their debut EP, "Rise of the Fallen Gods" … Friday, January 18, 2019 ... VIOLENT LIFE VIOLENT DEATH out of Charlotte have signed with Innerstrength Records and will release their next record, "Sadness Rains," later this year. The band consists of Scott Cowan (Vocals), Joseph Benham (Guitar), Joey Park (Guitar), Justin Campbell (Bass) and David Holquin (Drums) ... Thursday, January 17, 2019 … PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS have announced that former CATTLE DECAPITATION bassist and current SCOUR guitarist Derek Engemann has joined the lineup. Engemann will make his live debut with THE ILLEGALS beginning next week on the band's Latin American tour. Says the titular Anselmo: "Derek is a brother; he's solid, driven, and talented. It's awesome to have him on board and I look forward to jamming and writing with him. We're lucky to have him." ... Wednesday, January 16, 2019 ... CALIFORNIA HEARSE, a new band featuring memebers of GENTLEMEN PREFER BLOOD, have released their debut EP. The band describes their music as "pop punk about depression and death. And surfing." To see what that means, check out their bandcamp page at https://californiahearse.bandcamp.com ... Wednesday, January 16, 2019 ... DEVIN TOWNSEND will release his next album, "Empath," on March 29, 2019. In the days before the album's release, fans can follow the story of how the album came together with a series of documentary episodes recorded during the course of the album's recordings. For more information, check out the initial video at https://youtu.be/lZBcGuM_UpE ... Tuesday, January 15, 2019 ...THREE TREMORS, featuring Tim "Ripper" Owens, Harry "The Tyrant" Conklin and Sean "The Hell Destroyer" Peck, have announced their first ever tour, in support of their self-titled debut album. Dates incldue: Feb 14/Seattle, WA/El Corazon; Feb 15/Denver, CO/Herman's Hideaway; Feb 16/San Diego, CA/Brick By Brick; Feb 17/Santa Ana, CA/Malones; Feb 18/Hollywood, CA/Whiskey a Go Go; March 1/Poughkeepsie, NY/The Loft; March 2/Wilmington, DE/Bar XIII; March 3/Clifton, NJ/Dingbatz; March 4/New York, NY/The Gramercy Theatre; March 5/Niagra Falls, NY/Evening Star Music Hall; March 7/Racine, WI/Route 20; March 8/Joliet, IL/The Forge; March 9/Westland, MI/Token Lounge; March 10/Louisville, KY/Tiger Room; March 11/Pittsburgh, PA/The Crafthouse Stage and Grill... Tuesday, January 15, 2019 …DIMEBASH 2019 is scheduled for Thursday, January 24, 2019. Hosted by Sirius XM's Jose Mangin, DIMEBASH 2019 will feature an All-Star Jam of top musicians performing Dime's music and his favorite tunes! Fifty-five of rock and metal’s greatest musicians will take part in the jam, including Dave Grohl, Corey Taylor, Rex Brown, Scott Ian, Charlie Benante, Dave Lombardo, Chris Broderick, Gene Hoglan, Tony Campos, Jason Bittner, Nita Strauss, Art Cruz, Jason Christopher, Dug Pinnick of King's X, Ra Diaz of Suicidal Tendencies, Sen Dog of Cypress Hill, Christian Brady and Kyle Sanders of Hellyeah, Tommy Vext and Doc Coyle of Bad Wolves, published author Jeremy Wagner also of Broken Hope, Courtney Cox of The Iron Maidens, Joey Vera, Gonzo and Phil Sandoval of Armored Saint, Randy Weitzel of In This Moment, Wes Hauch of Glass Casket, Pro Freestyle BMX star and Good Guys in Black vocalist Rick Thorne, Kyng and more. Also performing that evening will be Kill Devil Hill and Fireball Ministry. It will be a night to be remembered! Tickets are now available!... |