A quick Google search will bring you countless bands and artists covering Metallica songs. Metallica encouraged artists to cover their music with the second Marching Band competition and the release of The Metallica Blacklist, where artists re-envisioned songs from...
Slipknot release statement on bassist condition
Earlier today, we reported about Slipknot’s bassist Alex Venturella being rushed to the hospital after collapsing mid show during their set in Hartford, CT last night. No one knew exactly what happened to Venturella but Slipknot just released the following...Attila’s frontman hides from the police in Denver
This year has been really interesting as far as annual tours go. Summer Slaughter, Metal Alliance, Uproar and Mayhem Festival already had to face some obstacles this year and Vans Warped Tour is no different, with some people actively making bringing the drama via...King Diamond announce tour, performing ‘Abigail’ in its entirety
Last week, we speculated about King Diamond playing the classic album Abigail in its entirety, after the band shared a picture of the album cover art captioned: “ATTENTION EVERYONE!!! Keep an eye out for some major news on August 3rd.” Well, today is August 3rd and...Crosscheck drummer allegedly beaten by Heavy Chains and Suburban Scum members
Last weekend, the This is Hardcore Festival took place in Philly with a lineup full of angry hardcore bands who like to hardcore dance and beat each other up in the pit. It is common to expect a few fights breaking out at this type of festivals, but this time, seems...Follow Us
Apocalyptica return with ‘Plays Metallica Vol. 2’: A Conversation with Eicca Toppinen on reinventing metal classics
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Ensiferum share “Winter Storm Vigilantes;” new album arriving in October
Finnish folk metal giants Ensiferum have announced their new album, Winter Storm, is scheduled to arrive on October 18th via Metal Blade Records. The follow-up to 2020's Thalassic was written largely during lockdown by guitarist Markus Toivonen with lyrics by bassist...
Oceans of Slumber unveil “Poem of Ecstasy” video; new album arriving in September
Oceans of Slumber have announced their new album, Where Gods Fear to Speak, is scheduled to arrive on September 13th via Season of Mist. The follow-up to 2022's Starlight and Ash, marks the group's overall sixth record and first with Season of Mist. Following the...
New & Noteworthy, May 19th – Got That Feeling
Some days come along that you think will never arrive. This is one of those days. Eighteen years in the making, an album that we thought we'd never see has hit the scene. It just goes to show that sometimes, all you need is a little faith. Faith No More, Sol...
New & Noteworthy, May 12th – With Passion and Power
A short release list this week means that we won't see a lot of new names in heavy music on next week's Billboard chart. However, that does not discount the quality or importance of these albums. You definitely need to hear what's coming your way this week! ...
New & Noteworthy, May 5th – Continuum
This week's new release list brings us a lot of veteran acts extending their legacies even further. Representing almost every genre available, at least one of these albums will be to your liking, no matter what. Dig in and enjoy! Kamelot, Haven (Napalm) In...