Posted by Sean Matthews on September 18, 2023
Baroness launched their latest masterpiece and sixth overall full-length album, Stone, this past Friday (15th). Only vaguely aware of this band, I felt intimidated by my editor’s request for me to review. So, I delved into their history and discography to best prepare myself for this endeavor. Upon the first listen, the introductory track “Embers” caught me […]
Posted by Elise Yablon on September 16, 2023
New & Noteworthy has returned! Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. For this week’s list, we’re not only bringing you the week’s must-know releases, we’re taking you back to the albums that hit shelves since May that are worth a spin. These […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on September 15, 2023
Baroness’ long-awaited album, Stone, has finally arrived via Abraxan Hymns! To celebrate the record’s arrival, the group has shared another DIY, self-produced music video for “Anodyne.” Gina Gleason comments: “’Anodyne’ is one of the more pointed songs of STONE. It throws you directly into a dreamy fuzz world with a super driving groove […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on August 23, 2023
Baroness are gearing up for their new album, Stone, out September 15th via Abraxan Hymns. The group has recently unveiled the final preview of their upcoming effort by streaming the song “Shine.” Listen to the track below and pre-order the album here:
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on July 22, 2023
On Wednesday (19th), avant-garde metal trio Imperial Triumphant have dropped a new single/cover of “A Night In Tunisia” via Century Media Records. American trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie originally wrote the track. Steve Blanco (bass) comments: “Echoing the sounds of mid-twentieth century greatness, this tune was penned in New York City then renamed after an […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on July 14, 2023
Baroness have unveiled a video for their new single, “Beneath The Rose.” The track is the second single from their upcoming album Stone, scheduled to arrive on September 15. John Baizley comments: “It feels great to be releasing music again. Especially a song like ‘Beneath The Rose,’ which we began writing during the Gold […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on June 21, 2023
Baroness have announced their sixth album, Stone, is scheduled to arrive on September 15 via Abraxan Hymns. Produced by themselves, the group spent a month in a vacation rental turned recording space in Barryville, New York. Each song on Stone received its unique sonic treatment as vocalist John Baizley recorded and pre-mixed them in […]
Posted by Sara Elizabeth on December 12, 2022
One day remained for the Virginia crowd attending the 2022 Blue Ridge Rock Festival, and perhaps now it was as much on the fans as it was on the musicians to kick it up a notch. After three, and for some four, days of great music, could the live crowd keep the party chugging […]
Posted by Andrew Fiero on June 13, 2022
Virginia’s Blue Ridge Rock Festival’s journey this year has been exciting. The festival revealed its change in management after last year’s show. Soon after came the announcement of an upgrade in the venue, moving to the Virginia International Raceway, which are very familiar with dealing with the high volume of fans expected for a […]
Posted by Sean Matthews on March 10, 2022
With Louder Than Life being one of the few festivals to return in 2021 amidst two years of uncertainty, over 160,000 fans converged on the city of Louisville, Kentucky. Being one of those fans, engulfed by the sounds and smells that I missed so dearly, I could only wonder how the minds at Danny […]
