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Interview: Alestorm’s Christopher Bowes on “the greatest song of all time”

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 3, 2020 | Interviews

Pirate metal pioneers Alestorm’s new album Curse of the Crystal Coconut was released this past Friday (29th) via Napalm Records (order here). We caught up with the group’s mastermind Christopher Bowes to discuss the record, quarantine life, and reminding...

Interview with Currents frontman Brian Wille on ‘The Way It Ends,’ virtual shows, and uncertainty of touring in 2020

by Zenae Zukowski | May 27, 2020 | Interviews

On June 5th, Currents sophomore effort, The Way It Ends will be released via Sharptone Records. The album holds a dark theme while maintaining a heavy balance between metalcore and progressive melodies. We caught up with vocalist Brian Wille to learn more about...

A conversation with Petri Lindroos of Ensiferum on new album ‘Thalassic’

by Miguel Rozo | May 27, 2020 | Interviews, News

Finnish folk metal pioneers Ensiferum are due to release their 8th studio album titled Thalassic on July 10th via Metal Blade Records. The album not only delivers a concept-theme about the sea with some Greek mythology subjects here and there, which is a...

A conversation with Nita Strauss on Rock Guitar Fundamentals, Body Shred Challenge, and new album update

by Zenae Zukowski | May 26, 2020 | Interviews

Nita Strauss has been doing what she can to keep herself busy during the COVID-19 pandemic. When the Alice Cooper guitarist realized her entire year of touring is more or less scrapped, she decided to make a positive out of all of this uncertainty. Strauss has...

Vader frontman/guitarist Peter – “Discipline and cooperation, it’s the only thing we can do to hit the road again”

by Zenae Zukowski | May 26, 2020 | Interviews

Vader released their new album Solitude in Madness just in time for the entire world to shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic (order here). We caught up with frontman/guitarist Peter as he discussed their latest effort, being one of the last tours in...

A conversation with Lou Brutus on his rock n’ roll memoir, ‘Sonic Warrior’

by Zenae Zukowski | May 21, 2020 | Interviews

When it comes to the music industry, Lou Brutus has seen it all. And after being in the business for years, he finally wrote a book about the things he has seen with Sonic Warrior: My Life as a Rock N Roll Reprobate (Tales of Sex, Drugs and Vomiting at...

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Ghost unveil new song “Satanized;” new album arriving in April

Swedish rockers Ghost are back, announcing their long-awaited new album, Skeletá, scheduled to arrive on April 25 via Loma Vista Recordings. To celebrate the reveal of their upcoming sixth record, the group has unveiled a video for their latest single, "Satanized."...

Track Premiere: Disciple – “Sound the Alarm”

Disciple have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere their latest single, "Sound the Alarm." Set for official release on Friday (28), the track arrives as the first taste of the deluxe edition of their 2023 album Skeleton Psalms, due out April 25. Produced by Josiah...

Cancer return with ‘Inverted World,’ set for April release

UK death metal outfit Cancer are back with Inverted World, their highly anticipated seventh album, arriving April 25 via Peaceville Records. The band, known for their brutal, uncompromising sound, continues their legacy with a dark exploration of dystopia, corruption,...

New & Noteworthy: March 15th, 2019 – Undying 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 brings new music from Fallujah, and more. You can check out the last New & Noteworthy here, and the latest sales numbers in...

New & Noteworthy: March 8th, 2019: New Releases of Bodom

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 new music from Children of Bodom, Tyr, Tesla, and more. You can check out the last New & Noteworthy here, and the latest...

New & Noteworthy: March 1st, 2019: I, The 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 brings new music from In Flames and Queensrÿche. You can check out the last New & Noteworthy here, and the latest sales numbers...