by Metal Insider | Feb 20, 2015 | Columns, Metal Power Rankings, News
Welcome to Metal Power Rankings: Our weekly rankings take a number of factors into account: newsworthiness, record sales, internet buzz, word of mouth and overall importance in the genre. Ultimately, it’s subjective, but if a band generates enough buzz, they’ll wind...
by Seth Werkheiser | Feb 19, 2015 | News
Kylesa has let the cat out of the bag and posted two photos from the studio to their Facebook page, which marks the beginning stages of their seventh full-length record. In one of the photos (below) is founding guitarist and singer Phillip Cope, with the caption,...
by Bram Teitelman | Dec 19, 2014 | New Music, News
Cleopatra Records has made put out some pretty interesting tribute albums in the past. The last one we remember is the sort of funny in theory but not super easy to listen to Thriller – a Tribute to Michael Jackson. Many of the label’s other releases are...
by Bram Teitelman | Dec 10, 2014 | News, Touring, Updates
Sometimes the best way to try to deal with loss is by forging onward. While Black Tusk is still likely reeling from the loss of their bassist, Athon, from a motorcycle accident last month, they’re continuing on with their already-scheduled European tour with...
by Metal Insider | Nov 17, 2014 | Columns, Top 5
When you think of your classic band lineup, it’s usually a four-piece, maybe a five piece. Generally one or two guitars, a bassist, a drummer and a singer. Sure, sometimes a little something extra gets in the mix, like a keyboard player, DJ or another vocalist....