Ashes of Ares, the metal duo project featuring former Iced Earth members Matt Barlow and Freddie Vidales, have released a video for their new single "From Hell He Rides." Inspired by Marvel's Ghost Rider, the track is the second single taken from their upcoming album...
False alarm: Mike Patton, not Axl Rose, is the greatest vocalist of all time
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It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since the metal community lost one of its pioneers. Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman died of liver failure one year ago today. And while Slayer has continued on with Gary Holt and even released a new song,...Five bands to watch for at Inferno Fest
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Ashes of Ares (ex-Iced Earth) share “From Hell He Rides” video
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Arjen Lucassen announces apocalyptic solo album ‘Songs No One Will Hear’
Arjen Anthony Lucassen has announced his first solo album in over a decade, Songs No One Will Hear, scheduled to arrive on September 12, 2025, via InsideOutMusic. Thirteen years after Lost In The New Real, Lucassen returns with a concept album that imagines humanity’s...
Burning Witches unveil “Inquisition” video; new album arriving in August
Swiss heavy metal outfit Burning Witches have announced their sixth studio album, Inquisition, is scheduled to arrive on August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records. The group unveiled a video for the title track to coincide with the announcement. Produced by Damir Eskic and...
New & Noteworthy: May 8th – The Reckoning 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 features the long awaited Green Carnation, as well as Winterfylleth, Naglfar, and more. For last week’s new releases you can check...
New & Noteworthy: May 1st – Redneck Vikings with 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 features new music from Havok, Vader, and more. For last week’s new releases you can check out the last New & Noteworthy, and...
New & Noteworthy: April 24th – Chunky 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 features new music from Trivium, Dance Gavin Dance, Katatonia, and many more. For last week’s new releases you can check out the...