New Zealand groove metal trio Alien Weaponry are set to release their new album, Te Rā, this Friday (28), via Napalm Records. The group is now streaming latest single, "Taniwha", featuring Lamb of God's Randy Blythe. The follow-up to 2021's Tangaroa moves as a...
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Alien Weaponry streaming new song “Taniwha” featuring Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe
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Iron Maiden mark 50th Anniversary with upcoming documentary and more
As Iron Maiden celebrate their 50th anniversary, fans are being treated to a series honoring the band's legacy. From a tribute album for the late Paul Di'Anno, the band’s original frontman, to a unique collectible that celebrates their famous "flying tour bus," and a...
Bridge the Gap streaming new song “Broken Language”
Melodic punk band Bridge The Gap are streaming their latest single, “Broken Language.” The track is taken from their upcoming sophomore album, Gainsayer, set to arrive on April 11 via Double Helix Records, with global distribution through SBAM Records and Pee Records....
New & Noteworthy: July 12th 2019 – New & Humidity
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This weak features new music from Torche and more. For last week’s releases you can check out the last New & Noteworthy, and for...
New & Noteworthy: July 5th 2019 – New Releases for Independence Day
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This weak features new music from Abbath and the latest Rhapsody incarnation. For last week’s releases you can check out the last New &...
New & Noteworthy: June 28th 2019 – The New Releases that Destroyed the World
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This weak futures new a new live release from Steve Vai's Generation Axe tour, as well as new Heilung and few more. For last week’s releases...