All the latest in the local music scene across the U.S. and Canada
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 […]
Thy Antichrist is an existentialist black metal band showcasing extreme elements that’s been making tidal waves in the underground metal community since 1998 and has been building an important fan base around the world. […]
Formed in 2016 by keyboardist Adrian Benegas (Pergana), symphonic power metal act TRAGUL features a powerhouse of guest musicians that includes vocalist Zuberoa Aznarez (Diabulus In Musica), guitarist Steve Conley (Flotsam and Jetsam), bassist Oliver Holzwarth […]
In Loving Memory has released the official music video for their single, “Nomad,” off of their 2017 EP, Introspective. Originally premiered on Alternative Press, “Nomad” is dedicated to lead singer Naveed Stone’s parents and the […]
Pittsburgh heavy metal heroes LADY BEAST have released the official video for the title track from recently released Cruz Del Sur Music album Vicious Breed. Those with a hankerin’ for scorching U.S. Heavy Metal are […]
Vancouver-based groove thrashers REVENGER are proud to announce the forthcoming release of The New Mythology Vol. 1 on February 17, 2018. The New Mythology Vol.1, REVENGER’s second studio release, is a five-song EP that […]
“ANDY TIMMONS is one of those rare guitar players that plays all the best right notes. His intonation is stunning and that enables his delicious tone to be seductive and comfortable on the ear. Everything […]
Nashville TN, self-described #MythicRock band Shadow Horse begin the epic story of The Visitor with “Weather the Storm“. Shot in stunning locations across Middle Tennessee, this video is the first of many. A bold […]
After a long five-year wait, New Jersey’s Spider Rockets are at long last rolling out the lyric video to support their new single, “Sick.” The single is from the group’s upcoming full album release, Along […]
New York based Nu Metal band JYNX have released a video for their previous single ‘FADE’ which boasts heavy riffs, huge choruses, soaring vocals and a beat you can really get behind… all the things […]
Visionary and highly influential writer Michael Moorcock, who worked with the bands Hawkwind and Blue Oyster Cult, memorably stated that ‘it is the business of the future to be dangerous’. Ottawa three-piece THE DEAD CENTURIES […]
York, PA heavy rock band Small Town Titans has released their cover of the Classic Christmas song “You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch,” giving the already darkly playful track an even more sinister edge. Originally […]
Gonzo Multimedia has reissued the debut album by The Gardening Club! Originally released in 1983, this Prog influenced record was “the right album at the wrong time.” It has now been re-released with an […]
Philly-based stoner rockers HIGH REEPER have announced the release of their self-titled debut album on March 16th via Heavy Psych Sounds. HIGH REEPER’s self titled debut is an unapologetic punch in the face for fans of […]
Canadian tech-death trio VILEDRIVER have single-handedly advanced the science of technological dissonance into realms never-before-ventured with their brand new song, ‘Frightener‘. The song is taken from their forthcoming album, entitled ‘Primary’, which drops on […]
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