Lamb Of God’s Headbangers Boat cruise has booked the final bands for the 2025 cruise. Joining the previously announced artists will be Power Trip, The Exploited, Nekrogoblikon, Gideon, Walls Of Jericho, and metal supergroup Category 7. The cruise sets sail from Miami, FL on October 31st and return November 4th, 2025. Cabins are 90% sold out so act now to book your trip! Continue reading
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Category 7 (Anthrax, ex-Machine Head, Overkill) Share Their New Single and Video for “Land I Used To Love”
Category 7, featuring John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Sonic Universe, Noturnall), Phil Demmel (ex-Machine Head, Kerry King, Vio-Lence), Jack Gibson (Exodus), and Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill), have just dropped their video for “Land I Used To Love.” The track is the fifth to be taken from the band’s eponymous debut album, out now on Metal Blade Records. Check it out below.
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Sonic Temple Books Metallica, Linkin Park, Korn, Bad Omens, Rob Zombie, Incubus, Alice In Chains, Three Days Grace, Alice Cooper, I Prevail, Chevelle, and More
The full music lineup has been announced for the fourth year of Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, including some incredible firsts for the Pinnacle of Rock Festivals in America, held May 8, 9, 10 & 11 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
More than 100 bands will take the stage during the four-day destination event, marking its biggest year ever. The festival will feature a massive lineup of rock royalty including LINKIN PARK with new co-vocalist Emily Armstrong; they will make their debut at Sonic Temple headlining on Saturday in one of the band’s first shows in seven years. As previously announced, Metallica will also appear at Sonic Temple for the first time ever in 2025 for a “No Repeat Weekend” offering two unique headlining sets over two nights (Friday and Sunday).Continue reading
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – New Rock and Metal Releases for 7-26-24
INTERVIEW: John Bush (Armored Saint, ex Anthrax) Talks Category 7 and Finding New Frontiers as a Metal Singer
In this episode, we chat with one of out most frequent guests: John Bush of Armored Saint (ex Anthrax)and now Category7! The new heavy metal collective featuring the all-star lineup of Bush, Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Sonic Universe, Noturnall), Phil Demmel (ex Machine Head, Kerry King, ex Vio-Lence), Jack Gibson (Exodus) and Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill)! The band’s self-titled debut full-length, set for release on July 26th via Metal Blade Records. We talked to John evolving as a singer over the years, the new material and opportunities it offers, touring, how James Hetfield of Metallica became a fan, and much more! Continue reading
PREVIEW: New Music Friday – New Rock and Metal Releases for 7-26-24
Category 7 (Armored Saint, Adrenaline Mob, Machine Head, Exodus, Shadows Fall) Share Their New Single “Mousetrap”
Heavy metal supergroup, Category 7, have unleashed their latest single, “Exhausted.” It follows the recently released track, “Mousetrap,” and is accompanied by a music video. Both tracks come from the band’s self-titled debut full-length, set for release on July 26th through Metal Blade Records. Check out the new video and more in the article below.
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Category 7 (Armored Saint, Adrenaline Mob, Machine Head, Exodus, Shadows Fall) Share Their New Single “Exhausted”
Heavy metal supergroup, Category 7, have unleashed their latest single, “Exhausted.” It follows the recently released track, “In Stitches,” and is accompanied by a music video. Both tracks come from the band’s self-titled debut full-length, set for release on July 26th through Metal Blade Records. Check out the new video and more in the article below.
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Category 7 (Armored Saint, ex-Anthrax, ex-Machine Head, Shadows Fall, Exodus) Sign with Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records has just welcomed all-star heavy metal band, Category 7, into the fold. The new band features vocalist John Bush, guitarists Phil Demmel and Mike Orlando, bassist Jack Gibson, and drummer Jason Bittner, all drawn from such legendary acts as Armored Saint, ex-Anthrax, Adrenaline Mob, ex-Machine Head, Violence, Kerry King, Overkill, Exodus, and Shadows Fall. An album is already planned for 2024. Keep reading below for more information on this new partnership.
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