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Metallica apologizes to Canadian tribute band over cease-and-desist letter

by Alix Vallecillo | Jan 14, 2016 | Legal Woes, News, Updates

Yesterday, we reported about the Canadian Metallica tribute band, Sandman, who received a a 41-page long cease-and-desist letter from Metallica’s attorney over the use of their “official, stylized logos … on or to identify or promote live musical...

Enslaved and Wardruna join forces to form Skuggsjá, release new track

by Alix Vallecillo | Jan 13, 2016 | New Music, News, Releases

A few months ago, one of the most exciting collaborations in Norway emerged, consisting of Enslaved’s Ivar Bjørnson and Wardruna’s Einar Selvik who gave birth to Skuggsjá. The collaboration was conceived as a commissioned musical work written by both...

Lamb of God’s Chris Adler comments on European tour cancellation

by Alix Vallecillo | Jan 13, 2016 | News, Updates

If you remember what happened a few months ago, many bands decided to cancel their European tours after the terrorist attack that took place in Paris back in November and one of those was Lamb of God, who were touring with Sylosis and Children of Bodom through the old...

Metallica sent a cease-and-desist letter to a Canadian Metallica cover band

by Alix Vallecillo | Jan 13, 2016 | Legal Woes, News

The legal world (as well as the online world) can be very tricky and some things may seem too odd to be taken seriously. but they can happen. It seems like Metallica, or at least their legal team, has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the Canadian Metallica tribute...

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea gets tattoo to honor David Bowie

by Alix Vallecillo | Jan 13, 2016 | In Memoriam, Metal on Metal, News

With the unfortunate trend of musicians passing away this last few months, those left behind can only find ways to honor their heroes in the best way they see fit. We saw Dave Grohl getting some new ink in tribute to Lemmy Kilmister, who has also been honored by...
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The Halo Effect share “Cruel Perception” video
The Halo Effect share “Cruel Perception” video

The Halo Effect have released a video for their new song, "Cruel Perception." The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album, March Of The Unheard, scheduled to arrive on January 10, 2025, via Nuclear Blast. Guitar wizard and main songwriter Niclas...

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Dream Theater unveil “A Broken Man” visualizer
Dream Theater unveil “A Broken Man” visualizer

Dream Theater have released a Wayne Joyner-created visualizer for their new song, “A Broken Man.” The track is the second single taken from their forthcoming sixteenth studio album, Parasomnia, out February 7, 2025, via Inside Out Music/Sony Music. The track explores...

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Wardruna share “Birna” video
Wardruna share “Birna” video

Norwegian collective Wardruna has released "Birna," the title track from their upcoming album, out January 24 via Sony Music and By Norse Music. Meaning "she-bear" in Old Norse, the song honors the bear as a symbol of nature's guardian. The accompanying video, filmed...

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New & Noteworthy: March 9th, 2018: Get Your New Music On!

New & Noteworthy: March 9th, 2018: Get Your New Music On!

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week brings a new album from Judas Priest, Three Days Grace, and more! If you would like to check out the last New & Noteworthy, you...

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New & Noteworthy: March 2nd, 2018: New & Partyworthy

New & Noteworthy: March 2nd, 2018: New & Partyworthy

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week we’ve got new music from Andrew W.K. and Oceans of Slumber! If you would like to check out the last New & Noteworthy, you can...

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New & Noteworthy: February 23rd, 2018: Mark of the New Releases

New & Noteworthy: February 23rd, 2018: Mark of the New Releases

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week we’ve got new music from Tengger Cavalry, Necrophobic, and more. If you would like to check out the last New & Noteworthy, you...

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