by Chris Colgan | Aug 12, 2016 | New & Noteworthy, New Music, News
I guess I spoke too soon last week, because the heat wave came back this week in force. Summer is doing its utmost to leave a lasting impression on us, that’s for sure. Meanwhile, the release calendar is teasing us with small morsels of greatness, building our...
by Matt Brown | Jun 18, 2014 | Metal By Numbers
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. There are a lot of great debuts this week from a lot of great bands. Oh, there’s a few odd ones here and there (Tesla and Night Ranger? What year is this?), but...
by Chris Colgan | Jun 10, 2014 | Metal on Metal
The volume of new releases coming out this week defies all logic and reason. If I don’t see at least eight of these new albums on next week’s Billboard 200 list, there is a serious problem! There is no reason for anyone not to buy AT LEAST one of these...
by Zach Shaw | Mar 20, 2014 | Festivals, I'm On A Boat, News
It’s been less than two months since the last 70,000 Tons Of Metal Cruise took place. And while we’ve still got about ten months until the next installment sets sail, we already know 15 of the bands that’ll be onboard. Since last week, 70,000 Tons Of Metal has taken...
by Zach Shaw | Dec 3, 2013 | Festivals
Thought the initial lineup to France’s Hellfest was already looking awesome? Well the 2014 edition of the festival just got better, as Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Aerosmith have been announced as headliners. Along with the headliners, Hellfest also announced the...