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Metallica’s Lars Ulrich discusses influences in ‘The Rise of LA Thrash Metal’ documentary

Metallica’s Lars Ulrich discusses influences in ‘The Rise of LA Thrash Metal’ documentary

by Chris Annunziata | Jan 10, 2018 | Interviews, News, Video

A new clip has surfaced of drummer Lars Ulrich discussing the early influences of Metallica in the new documentary, The Rise of LA Thrash Metal. Ulrich discusses the “kinship” between the punk and metal scenes and how Metallica nested between them....
Interview: Phillip Anselmo talks busy 2018, relationship with the press

Interview: Phillip Anselmo talks busy 2018, relationship with the press

by Bram Teitelman | Jan 9, 2018 | Interviews

  Even if Philip H. Anselmo’s legacy began and ended with Pantera, he would have been one of the most noteworthy metal vocalists of the last quarter century. However, that was the tip of the musical iceberg for him. With subsequent bands Down and Superjoint...
Architects hope to make late guitarist proud with new album

Architects hope to make late guitarist proud with new album

by Chris Annunziata | Jan 4, 2018 | Interviews, News

Back in August 2016, Architects founding member and guitarist Tom Searle passed away after a three year battle with cancer. The band’s upcoming album will be the first without Searle and the band hopes to make an album he would have been proud of. The British...
Bruce Dickinson is not a fan of the sound on Iron Maiden’s first album

Bruce Dickinson is not a fan of the sound on Iron Maiden’s first album

by Chris Annunziata | Dec 4, 2017 | Interviews, News

Listening or reading a Bruce Dickinson interview is always entertaining because he always has something fun to share. This time around, The Iron Maiden vocalist sat down with the IrishTimes and was asked about the first two Maiden records, where he then expressed how...
System of a Down vocalist Serj Tankian looking forward to writing instrumental music

System of a Down vocalist Serj Tankian looking forward to writing instrumental music

by Bram Teitelman | Dec 4, 2017 | Interviews

Remember last year around this time, when System of a Down got everyone’s hopes up about a new album? Drummer John Dolmayan spoke about what would become their first album in 12 years, stating that the release was “still not 100%,” but just the fact...
Interview: Toothgrinder discuss their step forward on ‘Phantom Amour’

Interview: Toothgrinder discuss their step forward on ‘Phantom Amour’

by Nick DeSimone | Nov 30, 2017 | Interviews

  While Toothgrinder have been kicking around New Jersey since their formation in 2010, it wasn’t until Spinefarm signed them and released their third EP, 2014’s Schizophrenic Jubilee, that they were in the national spotlight. And for them to...
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Jerry Cantrell shares official video for new single “Vilified”
Jerry Cantrell shares official video for new single “Vilified”

Jerry Cantrell has released a video for his latest single, "Vilified." The track is the debut single from his upcoming album, I Want Blood, set to drop on October 18. The video, directed by Lorenzo Diego, reflects the album's themes, such as sci-fi and the fear of...

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ICYMI System of a Down’s Serj Tankain shares “Justice Will Shine On” video
ICYMI System of a Down’s Serj Tankain shares “Justice Will Shine On” video

In case you missed it, System of a Down singer Serj Tankian has released a video for his new single, "Justice Will Shine On." The track is taken from his upcoming EP, Foundations, out September 27th via Gibson Records. "Justice Will Shine On," like his recent single...

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Jerry Cantrell announces new album ‘I Want Blood’ & shares new single ‘Vilified’
Jerry Cantrell announces new album ‘I Want Blood’ & shares new single ‘Vilified’

Jerry Cantrell will release his new solo album I Want Blood on October 18 via Double J Music. The album features guest performances from Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses), Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Mike Bordin (Faith No More), and more. The announcement coincides with...

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New & Noteworthy, April 1st – No Foolin’

New & Noteworthy, April 1st – No Foolin’

I know that this particular day often features jokes from this site and our sister sites. But the lead album for today's release list is not a joke, I promise you. Nor is it an album to be taken lightly, as the band releasing it has turned into a worldwide force that...

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New & Noteworthy, March 25th – Coming of the Tide

New & Noteworthy, March 25th – Coming of the Tide

If there's one appropriate way to close out "March is Metal Month", it's by having the last Friday in March be the busiest day on the release calendar up to that point for the year. So it is today, with a deluge of new albums taking over the charts and our ears. The...

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New & Noteworthy, March 18th – Architect of Fortune

New & Noteworthy, March 18th – Architect of Fortune

March has yielded several high-profile releases for the metal community, which is only appropriate with the "March is Metal Month" promotion going on at most music retailers. And with April and Record Store Day on the horizon, there is still more to get excited about...

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