Ethereal folk trio Auri, featuring Johanna Kurkela, Tuomas Holopainen (Nightwish), and Troy Donockley, have announced their third studio album, III – Candles & Beginnings, scheduled to arrive on August 15 via Nuclear Blast. A cinematic video directed by Ville...
Rob Caggiano Joins Volbeat As New Guitarist
Shortly after departing Anthrax, Rob Caggiano revealed that he would be co-producing Volbeat’s new album Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies. Now comes word that he’ll be doing a little more than producing, as Caggiano has been announced as the Danish rockabilly metal...Metal By Numbers 1/30: Reborn on the Charts
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Sometimes the historical impact of songs are less about how good they are and more about how the take you back to a certain time in your life. Take the band who made...Rob Caggiano Says Anthrax Was Never A “Creative Outlet” For Him
Though it certainly came as a surprise, Scott Ian has made it clear that Rob Caggiano left Anthrax on good terms. And in his first official interview since splitting, Caggiano further makes it clear that he has nothing but love for his former bandmates. However, the...Headbanger’s Brawl: Which Band Is Due For A Breakout In 2013?
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Auri announce unveil “Shieldmaiden” video; new album arriving in August
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Cryptopsy unleash NSFW video for brutal new single “Malicious Needs”
Canadian death metal giants Cryptopsy have dropped a NSFW video for their latest single, "Malicious Needs." The track is taken from their upcoming album, An Insatiable Violence, scheduled to arrive on June 20 via Season of Mist. The track dives into dystopian horror,...
Born of Osiris share “Through Shadows” single; new album arriving in July
Progressive metalcore act Born of Osiris have announced their new album, Through Shadows, is scheduled to arrive on July 11 via Sumerian Records. The group has dropped a video for the title track to coincide with the announcement. Born of Osiris are currently on a...
New & Noteworthy: April 17th – Doomed New Releases
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new music from The Black Dahlia Murder and Abysmal Dawn, a live Myrath album, and more. For last week’s new releases you...
New & Noteworthy: April 10th – New Human. :II: 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 features new music from Nightwish, Wolfheart, and more. For last week’s new releases you can check out the last New &...
New & Noteworthy: April 3rd – Titans of New Releases
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new music from Testament, August Burns Red, and more. For last week’s new releases you can check out the last New &...