Machine Head has shared some thoughts about the one-year anniversary of their hit single “My Hands Are Empty” being released on 11/13/2020. The track bridges the gap between the more recent melodic modern metal of MH and their classic sound. The track will be on the as yet-untitled new Machine Head album due out in 2022, likely in time for their late summer co-headline tour with Amon Amarth and The Halo Effect. The band also released some limited edition merch from the album to fans. Continue reading
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Mastodon Discusses Writing Process of “Hushed and Grim” Album
Mastodon recently released their new double album – Hushed and Grim via Reprise Records. You can read Ghost Cult’s review here, and order the album and merch at the link below. The band just shared a video of the members discussing how they wrote the new album together. Watch them now! Continue reading
Watch Kowloon Walled City Perform “Lampblack” – Live at Sharkbite Studios
Kowloon Walled City – the Oakland post-Metal bands has just dropped their new album Piecework via Neurot Recordings/Gilead Media. The band will perform their record release show today, November 13th, 2021 at The Bottom of The Hill Club in San Francisco. The band just shared a live in the studio video of the band performing “Lampblack” from Sharkbite Studios.
Daughtry Postpones Upcoming Tour Dates with Sevendust and Tremonti After the Sudden Death of His Step-Daughter
Tragic news as the 25 year old stepdaughter of Chris Daughtry of the band Daughtry, Hannah, has died. Apparently her death was unexpected according to People.com. Daughtry has shared a statement that at least this weekend’s shows from their current tour with Sevendust and Tremonti are postponed for now, as the family awaits more news. We send out sympathies out to Chris and his family at this time. RIP Hannah. Read the statement below.
Watch Fan-Filmed Video of Metallica Performing at Welcome To Rockville
Metallica just headlined the Welcome To Rockville in Daytona, Florida performing the first of two nights this weekend. Playing a collection of hits, deep cuts, and more, the band brought their customary huge spectacle of a show to the fans! This weekend’s shows follow their appearances at Louder Than Life, and Aftershock; all produced by Danny Wimmer Presents. Watch fan filmed clips of the band performing at Welcome To Rockville now!
Welcome To Rockville Books KISS, Korn, Guns N Roses, and Foo Fighters as The 2022 Headliners
Welcome to Rockville has announced their 2022 headliners for their return to the festival! Returning to a spring event schedule, the fest taking place at Daytona Motor Speedway from May 19th to 22nd will feature KISS, Korn, Guns N Roses, and Foo Fighters each night of the fest! Early bird tickets are on sale now! This years’s fest features headliners Metallica (twice) Slipknot, who performed last night to close the first the day and Disturbed with many other bands. In addition to a weekend of incredible music and rock and lifestyle experiences, many of the performances will be livestreamed. Check out the details! Continue reading
REVIEWS ROUNDUP: Indigo Raven, Witnesses, A Pale Horse Named Death, and Chrome Waves
Indigo Raven – Looking For Transcendence
Indigo Raven plays a style of Doom/Post Metal rooted in Chelsea Wolfe’s heaviest excursions, contrasting atmospherically monolithic guitar chugs and slow burn rhythms with ethereal vocals and occasional electronics. Those vocals in particular help the French trio stand out, putting on a passionately bluesy performance that differs from the more vulnerable approach of peers like Frayle and Mammoth Weed Wizard Bastard.
C-Squared Podcast: Pre-order Talk With Holly Royle
C2 is a new podcast series from the minds of Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), Cori Westbrook focusing on helping bands with their music marketing, sales, and promotion. Curtis and Cori are frequently joined by Holly Royle, Aliyah Daye, and Gaia Guarda who both have recently joined forces with them in C Squared. In this episode of the podcast Holly and Curtis discuss properly setting up your pre-orders for your new music. Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: Martin Rubashov feat. Sofia Westlin – “Pillars”
When we last heard from Martin Rubashov late last year, the Dark Folk music master was crafting amazing songs with compelling visual companions in the form of cinematic videos. Now he is back with a new single – “Pillars” featuring vocalist Sofia Westlin. The two voices together are marvelous and even the melancholic mood of the song is uplifted by their performance. The single is the precursor to Martin’s new full-length album – Members of The Green Phlox, due out in early 2022 via Despotz Records. Pre-orders are live at the links below, including vinyl. Equally stunning is the brand new music video for the track which you can see below.
Northtale Releases Lyric Video for “Future Calls” ft. Kai and Tim Hansen – New Album Out Now
Top-tier Power Metal band Northtale have released their new album Eternal Flame, today via Nuclear Blast Records. Produced by Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69, Unisonic), the band has set out to bring originality and great songwriting back ot the genre. The band also released a lyric video for their new single “Future Calls”, which features Kai Hansen (Helloween/Gamma Ray) and his son Tim Kanoa Hansen (Induction), which you can watch here: