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Update: Metallica announce ‘Hit The Stage’ finalists

Update: Metallica announce ‘Hit The Stage’ finalists

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 17, 2017 | News, Touring, Updates

Early last week, Metallica announced their Hit the Stage contest, welcoming local acts to open for them on selected dates. The band revealed eight finalists for five selected show dates that kick off in Foxborough, MA at the Gillette Stadium on May 19th. The bands are...
Wintersun extends first crowdfunding campaign, recruits second guitarist

Wintersun extends first crowdfunding campaign, recruits second guitarist

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 14, 2017 | News, Updates

Despite exceeding their first out of allegedly three crowdfunding campaigns by 285%, Wintersun extended their Forest package pre-order earlier last week to April 30th. While the group continues to earn enough money for their studio and building, they announced...
Alex Lifeson open to more Rush music, but band hasn’t heard from Neil Peart

Alex Lifeson open to more Rush music, but band hasn’t heard from Neil Peart

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 13, 2017 | Updates

Rush did their last big tour in 2015, yet guitarist Alex Lifeson seemed to leave the door open for new music from the trio. However, at the end of the year, drummer Neal Peart seemed to suggest that he was done with the band, comparing it to an athlete taking himself...
The Damned Things tease some new damned music

The Damned Things tease some new damned music

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 12, 2017 | In The Studio, New Music, Updates

The Damned Things might not be top of mind for many music fans. The project was the turn of the decade supergroup featuring Anthrax’s Scott Ian and then-bandmate Rob Caggiano (now in Volbeat), with Fall Out Boy’s Joe Trohman on guitar and Andy Hurley and...
Five Finger Death Punch file lawsuit against Prospect Park

Five Finger Death Punch file lawsuit against Prospect Park

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 11, 2017 | Legal Woes, News, Updates

Remember that new Five Finger Death Punch album? No?  That’s because there isn’t one, even if the band did share a snippet of a new song last year. They still owe Prospect Park a record before they move over to Rise, who they signed with last year....
Tool, Primus, Melvins, The Crystal Method to play Southern California in June

Tool, Primus, Melvins, The Crystal Method to play Southern California in June

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 11, 2017 | News, Touring, Updates

Did you ever see a concert announcement for a one-off show and wish that it was an actual tour? That’s what just happened for this show that was just announced for June 26th at the Glen Helen Amphitheater in Los Angeles. We’d already gotten a big hint that...
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Cradle of Filth unleash new sinister video “To Live Deliciously”
Cradle of Filth unleash new sinister video “To Live Deliciously”

Extreme metal legends Cradle of Filth have unveiled the haunting new video for their latest single "To Live Deliciously." The track is taken from their upcoming fourteenth studio album, The Screaming of the Valkyries, set for release on March 21 via Napalm Records....

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Melvins 1983 share “Victory of the Pyramids” single; new album arriving in April
Melvins 1983 share “Victory of the Pyramids” single; new album arriving in April

Melvins 1983, the raw, early incarnation of the legendary band featuring Buzz Osborne and original drummer Mike Dillard, return with Thunderball, their first full-length in four years, arriving April 18 via Ipecac Recordings. To accompany the announcement, the group...

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SOM share “Let The Light In” video
SOM share “Let The Light In” video

SOM have dropped a Samia Zaidi-directed video for their latest single, "Let The Light In." The title track from their upcoming third album, set for release on March 14, 2025, via Pelagic Records. Zaidi comments: "This album, especially these two songs, thematically...

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New & Noteworthy: August 10th, 2018: Play the New Music

New & Noteworthy: August 10th, 2018: Play 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. We’re kicking off August with a pretty slow week for releases, new us new music from Primal Fear and Van Canto! Be sure to check out the last...

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New & Noteworthy: August 3rd, 2018: Bloody But Newly Released

New & Noteworthy: August 3rd, 2018: Bloody But Newly Released

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. We're kicking off August with a pretty slow week for releases, new us new music from Crossfaith and Halcyon Way! Be sure to check out the...

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New & Noteworthy: July 27th, 2018: For the Love of New Music

New & Noteworthy: July 27th, 2018: For the Love of 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 us new music from Halestorm and Rise Against! Be sure to check out the last week’s New & Noteworthy, for what all...

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