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As the Earth of 2020 continues to revolve in a puzzling singularity, three of the world’s most powerful men have harnessed their collective capabilities for nuclear and musical power into a quest for world […]
The Smashing Pumpkins continue to tease their highly anticipated eleventh studio album ‘CYR,’ with two brand new tracks Wyttch and Ramona. The latter comes with an official music video. Historically dynamic, Wyttch delves into the band’s heavier and darker leanings, serving […]
Forty years ago the inimitable Motörhead line up of the three amigos; Lemmy, Fast Eddie and Philthy created one of those magical moments in time with the seminal Ace Of Spades album. As the […]
Last month, HEATHEN released their highly anticipated studio album, Empire Of The Blind. Today, the band released the lyric video for “In Black” which can be seen below. HEATHEN comments, “Hey HEATHEN fans! We […]
The Duke of Spook and his devilish ghouls, WEDNESDAY 13, are celebrating All Hallows Eve with the release of a wicked new cover of INXS‘ hit song “Devil Inside” now available on all streaming services. […]
As the fortieth anniversary of DIAMOND HEAD‘s Lightning To The Nations loomed, the album’s resonance and importance have long been established. A celebration was in order. Thus in 2019, drummer Karl Wilcox devised an […]
SCOUR — the extreme metal supergroup featuring Philip H. Anselmo (Pantera, Down, En Minor, et al), John Jarvis (Agoraphobic Nosebleed), Derek Engemann (Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals), Mark Kloeppel (Misery Index), and Adam […]
Australian death metal titans Thy Art Is Murder have come out swinging with their new single “Killing Season“, released today via Human Warfare. Another masterclass in the kind of extremity that’s elevated Thy Art […]
2020 sees Psycroptic in their 21st year, with not even a global pandemic set to slow their mission to create, evolve and further hone their craft. The release of the new EP ‘The Watcher […]
Stitched Up Heart have just dropped their new music video for “My Demon” today via Another Century. Watch the music video, which features demons and is the perfect treat just in time for Halloween, […]
English metal legends CARCASS have released their massively anticipated, first collection of new music in 7 years, “Despicable,” today via Nuclear Blast. Along with the new EP, the band has debuted a new visualizer for ‘Slaughtered in Soho,’ […]
Rock icon Rob Zombie has announced his seventh studio album “The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy” to be released March 12th, 2021 via Nuclear Blast. The LP marks his first new album in […]
Sixx:A.M.’s anthem, “Belly of the Beast,” is a highlight of the SNO BABIES soundtrack. The brand new lyric video for the song incorporates scenes from the powerful film. The song was originally featured on the band’s 2016 album […]
DEE SNIDER and HALESTORM‘S LZZY HALE have teamed up for their thoroughly rock ‘n roll rendition of the Snider-penned holiday classic “The Magic of Christmas Day.” This version features lots of bells, rowdy riffs, and the two iconic […]
Swedish rock band H.E.A.T have today announced that lead singer Erik Grönwall will be leaving the band, and that his replacement will be original H.E.A.T vocalist Kenny Leckremo. The news comes after the success […]
After releasing My Midnight Things (his fifth Top 200 Billboard release) to critical acclaim in 2018, Lizzy Borden has been touring in support of it, joining the likes of Demons & Wizards and Týr on the road […]
DEATH DEALER, lead by ROSS THE BOSS have returned for another heavy metal attack with their 3rd record CONQUERED LANDS – to be released worldwide November 13, 2020, through STEEL CARTEL. Today the band have […]
Joe Bonamassa has released the music video for ‘Lookout Man!’ over the weekend. The single is taken from his brand-new album ‘Royal Tea’ out now via Provogue/J&R Adventures. The album is inspired by his […]
AC/DC unleashes the video for ‘Shot In The Dark’ directed by their long time video director, David Mallet. The release of the video was preceded by a conversation between Mallet and the band, touching on stories […]
Tightwad is the latest single from Gilby Clarke, and the follow up to his recent singles The Gospel Truth and Rock n’ Roll Is Getting Louder. It was written around a guitar riff he wrote while trying out a new […]
Simon McBride has released his brand-new EP “Trouble” digitally via earMUSIC. After the release of his EPs “Show Me How To Love” and “100 Days” in 2019, Simon now completes his rocking trilogy with his […]
Following the huge success of the SummerSalt concert series across Australia over past Summer seasons, taking place in some of the most picturesque locations around the country, Zaccaria Concerts & Touring are thrilled to announce the next SummerSalt concert event […]
earMUSIC, the global independent Rock and Contemporary music label of Edel Germany GmbH, is proud to announce the worldwide signing of Blackmore’s Night. The band was founded in 1997 by legendary hard rock guitarist Ritchie […]
BLIND GUARDIAN release new live track “Violent Shadows, MAJESTICA release new single ‘Ghost Of Christmas Past’, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE unplugs for new acoustic version of ‘The Day We’ll Be Gone’, CADAVER Release Music Video For […]
This year the legendary self-titled debut of metal giants ICED EARTH celebrates its 30th anniversary. To celebrate, the band have just announced the release of Iced Earth (30th Anniversary Edition), featuring high class remixing […]
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