31 years ago while I was listening to, loving and digesting the cream of the The Sunset Strip I was already without knowing it quite esoteric and rather broad in my listening habits. Entering a […]
Port Orchard, Washington’s MOS GENERATOR spent most of 2016 and 2017 on tour supporting their ‘Abyssinia’ album. During a special night on the tail end of the tour, an entire set was recorded at Rebellion, in […]
In 2017, Heavy Mag spoke of Meliorist and their EP ii, saying that it was “…A gem of a release from 2017 and proof that the future of music is in good hands. Keen […]
SUNN O))) has revealed a US listening session in addition to their events in London and Paris in the lead-up to the release of Life Metal, set for release April 26th through Southern Lord. […]
The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles will become “A Sonic Temple” on June 15 with a diverse multi-act bill that has roots in THE CULT lead singer Ian Astbury’s pioneering pre-Lollapalooza festival “A Gathering of […]
Swedish heavy metal heroes SABATON have revealed the title and artwork of their new studio album that will be released in summer 2019. This ninth full length record, that will see the light of […]
ELECTRIC FUNERAL FEST IV — set to take place in Denver, Colorado this June — has confirmed its final lineup, with headlining sets from Miami riff merchants Torche and Louisiana sludge metal unit Thou, […]
The 2019 summer concert calendar has just been lit up with the announcement of YES‘ North American concert tour, “The Royal Affair Tour.” Headlined by prog rock pioneers and Rock & Roll Hall of […]
After a tumultuous 8 months which has involved lock-up break-ins with personal items, instruments & merchandise stolen to being trapped in the Pledge debacle, The Quireboys could be excused for thinking that ‘Amazing Disgrace’ […]
The idea of night terrors brings together a collective understanding between all those who have shared such an experience; the definition of helplessness in an environment that should be the pinnacle of security. Diamond […]
I Prevail have shared a brand new emotional video for their single “Hurricane” from their second full-length Trauma. The album was released last week on March 29 through Caroline Australia & Fearless Records and is […]
From the nightmare depths Cursed Earth return, faceless and fuelled by hate. Their forthcoming mixtape The Deathbed Sessions features guest appearances from Larissa Stupar (Venom Prison), Matt Honeycutt (Kublai Khan), Joel Birch (The Amity Affliction), Booka […]
Hookers & Blow, the now legendary project formed by long time Guns ’n’ Roses keyboardist Dizzy Reed and Quiet Riot guitarist Alex Grossi, are happy to announce a global merchandise and recording deal with […]
Taking such influences as AC/DC, Joan Jett and Led Zeppelin with a healthy chunk of attitude, a dynamite lead singer, and a predilection for time-honoured rock ‘n’ roll, Evol Walks has rapidly emerged as […]
The third installment of MASS DESTRUCTION METAL FEST will take place November 1st and 2nd at The Loft at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia and include performances from Nile, Sigh, Demolition Hammer, Terrorizer, […]
MIKE + THE MECHANICS—Mike Rutherford (guitars), Andrew Roachford (vocals, keyboards) and Tim Howar (vocals)— will release their ninth studio album, OUT OF THE BLUE, Friday, April 5 via BMG.. It captures the evolution of […]
With the recent Oscar®-winning film, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the music of Queen is more popular than ever. In 2002, many of those hits were compiled into a rock musical experience, WE WILL ROCK YOU, which […]
Loud As Hell, the incomparable Badlands metal fest has just released their lineup for the 2019 rendition and it’s an absolute banger! The headliner for this year is New Orleans’ GOATWHORE who will be […]
It’s the first of the month, which means in addition to your bills being due, it’s time for a new JOHN 5 video! JOHN 5 and The Creatures – comprised of world-renowned guitarist JOHN […]
Alaskan riff masters 36 Crazyfists are teaming up with Aussie heavyweights Superheist for a whirlwind tour around Australia. Unbridled honesty cast in unpredictable metallic soundscapes and icy melodies is the best way to describe Alaska’s […]
Diesear have released another new music video for the track “Endless Dolour” today off their new LP coming out next month. Directed by Cheng Chung Kai, this is the second music video we’ve seen […]
Entertainment One (“eOne”) has singed Denison, Texas rock band, Texas Hippie Coalition to a worldwide deal, and will release a brand new LP from the band this Spring. Texas Hippie Coalition (THC) has released a […]
Due to popular demand including sold out shows, Metallica have announced second and final shows for Melbourne and Auckland as part of their Australia & New Zealand tour with Slipknot. Pre-sale tickets available April […]
Mysterium Tremendum is the long-awaited new full-length from Portland progressive sludge metal merchants LORD DYING. Captured at Los Angeles’ West Valley Recording Studios in August of 2018 with producer Mike Plotnikoff (Fear Factory, In […]
Melbourne’s long running metal band The Eternal recently released their 6th album Waiting For The Endless Dawn. The band have recruited two members of Melbourne’s Dreadnaught into the fold and the album boasts appearances from Marty Powell (My Dying Bride, Cradle Of […]
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