El Paso groove metal legends, Pissing Razors, are set return to the East Coast for the first time in over two decades. This is their first appearance in the region since 2004, when the band was touring in support of their Spitfire Records release, Evolution. Now back, promoting their 2021 album, Eulogy Death March, the current lineup is the closest to the original Pissing Razors roster in years, featuring Joe Rodriguez, Eddy Garcia, Mat Lynch, and Geo Gomez. Direct support comes from Single Bullet Theory, fronted by former Pissing Razors guitarist, Matt DiFabio. Find more information below.
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Single Bullet Theory Share Their New Single “They Will Come for You” Ft. James Murphy – On Tour Soon
Philadelphia metal band, Single Bullet Theory, recently dropped their brand-new single, “They Will Come for You.” Now streaming across all digital platforms, the track also features a guest guitar solo, contributed by James Murphy, of Testament, Death, and Obituary fame. Check it out below and read more.
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 6-13-25 Rock and Metal New Releases Radar
From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, it’s New Music Friday for 6-13-25
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ALBUM REVIEW: Byzantine – Harbingers
Charleston, West Virginia’s metal veterans Byzantine return with their long-anticipated new album, Harbingers (Metal Blade Records), set for release on June 13th, 2025.Continue reading
PREVIEW: New Music Friday: 6-13-25 Rock and Metal New Releases Radar
From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, it’s New Music Friday for 6-13-25
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Byzantine Share Their Single and Video “Floating Chrysanthema” – New Album Coming Soon
Charleston, West Virginia metal veterans, Byzantine, have announced that they will release their new full-length, Harbingers, on June 13th via Metal Blade Records. They have just shared a new single from the record, “Floating Chrysanthema,” accompanied by an official music video. Catch it below and read more from the band.
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Nefariant Shares New Video – “Life On Fire” and Releases a New EP
New York Modern Metal band Nefariant has dropped a new single/video for a brand new track – “Life On Fire” from their just dropped new EP Fowl. They also announced an outdoor headline show on June 12th and a second show on August 21st, as direct support fo in Brooklyn. Both shows will take place at Arrogant Swine in Brooklyn and both shows will follow all current Covid guidelines for safety and curfew. The video “Life On Fire” was directed by Frankie Nasso (Mudvayne, Nothing More) and you can watch it here.
ALBUM REVIEW: Judicator – Let There Be Nothing
While Judicator’s fifth full-length offers their signature brand of historically themed Power/Prog Metal, it comes at a more personal angle this time around. The story of Let There Be Nothing (Prosthetic Records) is based on the life of Belisarius, a 6th century Byzantine general who reclaimed remnants of the Western Roman Empire while wrestling with a crippling marriage. The album never quite reaches the catharsis of 2015’s At The Expense Of Humanity, but it’s nice to see their Blind Guardian worship be tempered with a little extra pathos.Continue reading
FESTIVAL REVIEW: RPM Festival 2019
A three-day music festival in the woods with rock, punk, metal, copious amount of drinking, and an undying sense of community… throw that all in a blender with some camping and yard games and you get RPM Fest. The “Heaviest Party of the Summer” and the unofficial end to the summer in the New England metal scene. This was my 2nd year at RPM Fest so I knew what to expect, but at the same time, I didn’t know what to expect. As it is never a repeat of the year prior at this loud and dirty circus.Continue reading
Full Terror Assault Open Air Festival Announces Daily Band Lineups, Special Sale and Chicago Pre-Party
Full Terror Assault Open Air Festival is Americas’ best hope for a European-style heavy metal festival. Headlined by Soulfly, Kataklysm, Grave, Jungle Rot, Vio-lence, Exhorder, Unearth, Ringworm and dozens of more bands, the fest is less than a month away. Taking place September 4-7, 2019 at Cave In Rock, IL the event has just made a slew of new announcements including daily band lineups, special ticket pricing and news of the pre-party shows in Chicago.Continue reading