US doom metal giants The Obsessed have shared a live video for their new song, "It's Not OK." The track is taken from the group's upcoming fifth studio album, Gilded Sorrow, out February 16th via Ripple Music. Frontman Scott "Wino" Weinrich...
Pantera bassist Rex Brown on Vinnie Paul “The best way to honor Vinnie is to celebrate his life.”
Many were speechless after hearing the news about Vinnie Paul’s death. For instance, Philip Anselmo shared an image of a lit candle while Rex Brown admitted he needed more time to process the loss of his former Pantera bandmate. The 54-year-old drummer died on June...
Interview: The Sword’s Kyle Shutt & Bryan Richie discuss ‘Used Future’ and more
The Sword released their overall sixth studio album Used Future this past March and these Texas doom metallers have been traveling ever since to support their latest effort. We were recently at their show at NYC’s Irving Plaza and were lucky to have the chance to...
Interview: Oceans of Slumber’s Cammie Gilbert on ‘The Banished Heart,’ Prog Power, sleepless nights, and more
Oceans of Slumber’s new album The Banished Heart was released this past March via Century Media and it’s already on Metal Hammer’s top 50 best albums of 2018 so far. When it comes to life’s hardships, these Texas metallers refuse to sugarcoat anything and expresses...
Nick Bowcott (ex-Grim Reaper) and HellYeah’s Christian Brady share tribute to Vinnie Paul
Nick Bowcott, longtime friend of Vinnie Paul and Pantera, as well as journalist/writer and ex-Grim Reaper guitarist, has penned a lengthy tribute on Pantera’s website and social media accounts. The Pantera/HellYeah drummer died last Friday (22nd) and while his cause...Follow Us
The Obsessed say “It’s Not OK” in new live video
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Evergrey announce 30th Anniversary album, ‘From Dark Discoveries to Heartless Portraits’
Gothenburg's Evergrey are set to release their 30th-anniversary album, From Dark Discoveries to Heartless Portraits, on December 15, 2023, via Napalm Records. The album includes live versions of recent tracks and classic hits like "My Allied Ocean" and "A Touch...
Idles share “Dancer” video; new album arriving in February 2024
Bristol's Idles have revealed their fifth album, Tangk, is scheduled to arrive on February 16, 2024, via Partisan Records. Co-produced by Nigel Godrich, Mark Bowen, and Kenny Beats, the follow-up to 2021's Crawler, features backing vocals by James Murphy and Nancy...
New & Noteworthy, November 13th – The Safest Way Into Tomorrow
The Christmas season has already begun, as mainstream artists have already started releasing their deluge of Christmas music. However, this is not all bad, as the Christmas season also brings gifts for us metalheads. Today's lead album is one such gift, and there are...
New & Noteworthy, November 6th – As Bright as the Darkness
Anyone else suffering from the end of Daylight Savings Time? I feel like I don't get to see the sun anymore. These new albums should bring some light into my life, though, and I hope they do the same for you. Check them all out here! Devil You Know, They Bleed...
New & Noteworthy, October 30th – Telling Ghosts
Halloween weekend is upon us, and in addition to the candy, parties, and pranks that will be taking place, a whole bunch of new music has shown up as well. Check it all out below. Puscifer, Money Shot (Puscifer Entertainment) It's hard to believe that this is...