All the latest in the local music scene across the U.S. and Canada
South Carolina rock quartet State of Illusion has released the highly anticipated music video for “Blind,” the newly remixed single off of their 2014 released LP, Aphelion. Originally premiered on Tattoo.com, “Blind” was directed […]
New Haven, Connecticut melodic US hard rock sensations ST. JAMES featuring THE RODS drummer / producer Carl Canedy, have released a brand new video for the song “Attitude” from their latest album “Resurgence“. St. […]
One of the true innovators of surf rock music, Merrell Fankhauser, has been a mainstay on the music scene in both California and Hawaii for decades not only performing live but also producing a […]
L.A.-based TRIBE OF GYPSIES, featuring guitarist Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, DRIVER), have posted the following Facebook message on the passing of their vocalist Gregg Analla who died from a motorcycle accident in Albuquerque, […]
U.S. Doom Juggernaut APOSTLE OF SOLITUDE will release new album From Gold to Ash February 23 on Cruz Del Sur Music. The album will be available on CD, vinyl LP, and digital formats. The […]
Once again, Canada’s molten cauldron of metal, its crucible of carnage, spews forth a new release from one of its fine bands, the splendidly named VANTABLACK WARSHIP. Formed by veterans of the Quebec metal […]
Chicago rock outfit The Outfit are set to release their self titled debut album on February 2nd via Pavement Entertainment. The band have released a new music video ahead of the release date for […]
Henry Miller wrote one of the great truths of life when he said “All growth is a leap in the dark, a spontaneous unpremeditated act without the benefit of experience.” Such a quote could […]
The Dangerous Summer have released a brand new song and music video today for “Ghosts”, the second single off their upcoming album The Dangerous Summer, out January 26th via Hopeless Records. “’Ghosts’ stems from a deep […]
Unleashed earlier this year in Europe on October 27th, 2017, Rockshots Records announces the North American release of Brazil’s NOTURNALL‘s latest album “9” on January 19th, 2018. This third album from ex-Shaman members and […]
Released this past November in Europe, Rockshots Records announces the North American release of progressive metal guitarist DUSTIN BEHM‘s debut solo album “The Beyond” on January 19th, 2018. Picking up the guitar at the […]
Doom death trio Bestialord features current and ex member(s) of Manilla Road and Sanctus Infernum. Their H.P. Lovecraft and Horror Movie inspired debut album “Law of the Burning” is out now jointly via Symbol of […]
Ft. Lauderdale, FL based metal band Ornimental has released the Lyric Video for their single, “Love Thy Enemy.” Originally premiered on Tattoo.com, “Love Thy Enemy” is available to stream and download online. “Love Thy […]
Connecticut-based prog rock outfit MILE MARKER ZERO are celebrating the holidays with their very own prog inspired cover of the festive single, “Sleigh Ride”. The single is now available for digital download and/or streaming […]
On December 21st 2011, the Canadian metal community lost one of its heroes, David Gold of Woods of Ypres in a tragic car accident. On the 6th anniversary of his death, good friend and fellow […]
After former members of Joe Cocker’s band decided to keep the master’s songs and unique live interpretation alive as the band “Cocker Rocks”, they teamed up with British singer Eliot Tuffin, recorded a live […]
Chicago-based industrial doom lords DRUG HONKEY are pleased to announce the long-awaited cassette release of their nightmarish fifth album, Cloak of Skies, due out Dec. 26 via Ascension Monuments Media. Recorded by the band themselves at […]
A powerful new video release from Oklahoma City’s Curse The Fall. ‘Race‘ is a wrecking ball of a track taken from the band’s latest EP, Symbiosis. The video, filmed at 3130 Studios and directed […]
Vespera has teamed up with Alternative Press as well as The Jed Foundation to start a dialogue on suicide, addiction, and general mental health. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged […]
Phoenix, AZ Metal Merchants MURKOCET have released new single “Spiders.” Following in the wake of molten full-length Digging Mercy’s Grave (January 2017), the song is the second of two new singles released this year (“Hustlin’ […]
Newly formed rock band Stereo Satellite, featuring Lukas Rossi (Rock Star Supernova), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob), John Moyer (Disturbed), and Jordan Cannata (Adrenaline Mob), has released the Official Music Video for their debut single, […]
M-Theory Audio sets February 16th, 2018 as official release date for Novareign long-awaited debut album “Legends”! Progressive Power Metal from Southern California! First track from album premiere launched now! For those in the know, Southern California’s […]
East Coast Hard Rock band Revolve has released the lyric video for their single, “Days of Grey.” Originally premiered on Loudwire, “Days of Grey” was produced by Morgan Rose (Sevendust). “It’s just a toe […]
Although COMPULSIONS founder Rob Carlyle has parted ways with drummer Frank Ferrer and guitarist Richard Fortus, both from GUNS N’ ROSES, as well as bassist Sami Yaffa of HANOI ROCKS and the NEW YORK DOLLS, […]
Alternative metal outfit Dirty Machine from Los Angeles, California have released a wildly entertaining new music video for the track “Built” directed and produced by Ron Thunderwood from 9Electric; who has directed music videos for […]
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