All the latest in the local music scene across the U.S. and Canada
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 […]
By now, the story of teenage metal trio Unlocking The Truth (who walked away from a seven-figure deal with Sony) is well known. After years of media excitement, late-night TV appearances, and breakout sets at […]
Senses Fail have announced their 7th full-length album, If There Is A Light, It Will Find You, with their brand new single, Double Cross, an electric track featuring clean vocals and fiery hooks. The new 12 […]
American alternative rockers Restless Streets have unveiled a video for “Dreamers” – another impressive composition off the band’s latest EP – “Together” – that was released to critical acclaim earlier this year, in addition to […]
New Orleans, Louisiana hard rock band National Lagarde have releases a new video for the track “Don’t Let Them In“, taken from the album “Story Of A Southern Gentleman“. The track Don’t Let Them In is […]
Montreal based, blues-infused rock band The Damn Truth are back at their devilish ways with the release of the video for “White Lies,” off of their sophomore LP, Devilish Folk. The gritty, heavy grooves […]
Nashville based rock band Hogan’s Goat has released the Official Music Video for their single “Annie Off The Rails”. Originally premiered on Huffington Post, “Annie Off The Rails” is off of Hogan’s Goat’s self […]
True American Metal band WHITE WIZZARD finally unveil concrete plans regarding their long anticipated new album. Band leader and bassist Jon Leon earlier this year announced the return of classic members, vocalist Wyatt “Screaming Demon” Anderson and […]
South Carolina’s Hundredth released their critically acclaimed full length, RARE, earlier this year on Hopeless Records, making a dramatic sound change from aggressive hardcore to a dynamic blend of lush shoegaze and driving post-punk. […]
New York City-based heavy metal band SINARO, led by guitarist Gus Sinaro, have been hitting the NY scene hard and creating a name for themselves. Today, the band is serving up a blazing helping […]
Phoenix, AZ Metal Merchants MURKOCET have released new single “Hustlin’ Hate.” Following in the wake of molten full-length Digging Mercy’s Grave (January 2017), the song is the first of two new singles (the second, “Spiders,” […]
Nashville? Yes. Country music? Not even close. Pure, powerful, and undeniably metallic, DARK HOUND have upped the ante with forthcoming album Dawning, which will be released January 19, 2018. Following in the sizable footsteps […]
Alternative metal outfit Dirty Machine from Los Angeles, California have released a powerful new music video for the track “Self Made Hero” directed and produced by Ron Thunderwood from 9Electric; who has directed music […]
Elusive international prog rock powerhouse AN ENDLESS SPORADIC have announced a new lineup of Berklee alumni and their first run of live shows since 2014 including an appearance at the prestigious NAMM show in January. […]
American power metallers SONIC PROPHECY are set to unleash their third full length “Savage Gods” via Rockshots Records on January 19, 2018. Featuring 10 fist pounding tracks rooted in traditional heavy metal melded with the symphonic beauty of power metal, SONIC PROPHECY capture the excitement […]
The kings of comedy rock PSYCHOSTICK are known for mastering the metal cover with a long list of videos that includes tracks like “N.O.E.L.” (System of a Down “B.Y.O.B.” Xmas Parody Song), “Oh Tannenbaum” (Rammstein […]
Sacramento Alternative Rock Band A Foreign Affair has released the Official Music Video for their single, “Passing Through.” Originally premiered on Tattoo.com, “Passing Through” is the first single off of their forthcoming LP, Empty […]
After invigorating the alternative music community earlier this year with the release of the band’s debut full-length album – “Faces” (available on iTunes and Spotify) – including the enthralling and very successful “Hollow & […]
Vancouver, BC based Rock / Metal band The Veer Union has released the Official Lyric Video for “Last Regret” off of their forthcoming box set, Decade: History of Our Evolution. “I think we can […]
Mill’s End follow up last summer’s hit, “Follow the Money” with the feel good single “Sightseeing”. In contrast to the intense message of “Follow the Money”, “Sightseeing” is a classic rock throwback about the […]
Formed in the Spring of 2016 in Chicago’s suburbs, emo/grunge group Skylines will release their debut EP Whats Left of Home on December 15th via Wilhelm Records, with pre-orders available here. Sam Sanetra (vocals/guitar), Steve […]
Formed in 2015, ANARCHEON features vocalist Kaija Kinney, founder of Metalocalypstick Fest, the BC metal fest celebrating women in metal, along with guitarist Clayton Bach, bassist Sylvain Maltais and drummer Steve “Machine” Richardo (ex-Messiah, ex-Green Jellÿ). With a band name playing off […]
Ambient punk/post-rock quartet, Romancer has released their new music video and single “Nausicaa“, which comes of their upcoming EP titled, Honeybee, set to release November 24th. The new single is the first since group’s debut […]
Doomed and Stoned is pleased to release “Doomed and Stoned in Texas“, a compilation for hurricane Harvey relief, with proceeds going to Houston Food Bank. Featuring over 60 Texas doom metal and stoner rock […]
Legendary American thrash metal band EXHORDER are back and have signed a worldwide management deal with All Independent Service Alliance (AISA) . The Exhorder reunion is lead by founding members Vinnie LaBella (Guitar) and Kyle Thomas […]
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