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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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Saor unveil “Amidst the Ruins” video; new album arriving in February
Saor unveil “Amidst the Ruins” video; new album arriving in February

Scottish Caledonian metal project Saor has released the title track and video for their upcoming album, Amidst the Ruins, due February 7, 2025, via Season of Mist. Blending black metal's intensity with Celtic folk melodies, the song reflects on Scotland's rich...

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The Great Old Ones unveil “In the Mouth of Madness” video
The Great Old Ones unveil “In the Mouth of Madness” video

French post-black metal act The Great Old Ones have released the video for “In the Mouth of Madness." The track is taken from the group's upcoming album Kadath, out January 24, 2025, via Season of Mist. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath,...

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Killswitch Engage drop “Forever Aligned,” announce new album
Killswitch Engage drop “Forever Aligned,” announce new album

Killswitch Engage have announced their new album, This Consequence, is scheduled to arrive on February 21, 2025, via Metal Blade Records. Alongside the announcement, the band has dropped a video for their new single, "Forever Aligned." Killswitch Engage will take the...

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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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New & Noteworthy: February 16th, 2018: If There Is New Music, It Will Find You

New & Noteworthy: February 16th, 2018: If There Is New Music, It Will Find You

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 Angra, Pop Evil, and many more. If you would like to check out the last New & Noteworthy, you can do...

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New & Noteworthy: February 9th, 2018: Beloved New Music

New & Noteworthy: February 9th, 2018: Beloved New Music

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 Visigoth and Therion, as well as the debut album from Legend of the Seagullmen. If you would like to check...

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