Like with their last record a three year wait brings us Friend of A Phantom (Mascot Label Group), the new album from those musically restless Scandinavians VOLA. Their fourth album serves up more of their dynamic wall of sound, which mixes Metal heaviness, Prog Rock changeability, in your face electronica and radio friendly hooks.Continue reading
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Machine Head Releases Their New Single and Video “These Scars Won’t Define Us” ft. In Flames, Lacuna Coil and Unearth
Machine Head has dropped a new single single and visualizer for “These Scars Won’t Define Us” featuring all four bands on their just announced 2025 tour: In Flames, Lacuna Coil and Unearth. All the band members adding vocals to the anthemic song. Watch the lyric video for These Scars Won’t Define Us’ below:
Machine Head Books a Headline Tour ft. In Flames, Lacuna Coil, and Unearth
Bay Area Metal Titans Machine Head announce a Massive North American tour alongside Swedish metal icons In Flames, Italian alt-metallers Lacuna Coil, and American metalcore maestros Unearth. The crushing 5 week jaunt begins in their hometown of Oakland, CA at the legendary Fox Theater, then heads south for a stop at Sick New World Festival, then east, and back across Canada. To coincide with this gargantuan event Machine Head have collaborated on a new song called “These Scars Won’t Define Us” with all four bands on the tour adding vocals for a Wu Tang Clan-level thrash collaboration. The track comes from their upcoming new album (slated for April release TBD), with the new collab track dropping this Friday Nov. 15th at midnight. Check out our recent coverage of the band, and the dates below with the pre-sale codes. Continue reading
Slipknot, Bring Me The Horizon, Rise Against, Sleep Token, Spiritbox, Lorna Shore, A Day To Remember, In Flames and More Booked for Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park 2025
Celebrating 40 years – Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park festivals lineups have been revealed featuring Slipknot, Bring Me The Horizon, In Flames, Spiritbox, Lorna Shore, and more. Additional bands will be announced at a later date. Both festivals, which share artists throughout their runtime, will feature these acts across the same dates. Rock im Park is set for June 6th-8th at the Zeppelinfeld in Nuremberg, Germany, while Rock am Ring will take place at the Nürburgring in Nürburg, Germany, on the same dates. Tickets are on sale at the links below.Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: The Crown – Crown of Thorns
It was only ever a matter of time until Swedish death metal legends The Crown titled an album after their previous name. Known as Crown of Thorns from their inception in 1990 until their brief demise in 2004, the band reformed five years later and has continued to produce some of the country’s finest and crunchiest Death Metal riffs.
Arch Enemy Announce New Album “Blood Dynasty” – On Tour with In Flames and Soilwork
After the surprise drop of their latest single “Dream Stealer” on July 31, extreme metal legends Arch Enemy are back with more exciting news. The Swedes are pleased to announce their 12th studio album, Blood Dynasty, releasing March 28th, 2025, via Century Media Records. The album does feature Jeff Loomis, who departed the band in 2023. A long player with 11 new tracks chock-full of Arch Enemy’s powerful signature guitar riffs, guttural force, and clean vocal surprises.Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Mister Misery – Mister Misery
Right from its earliest days, metal has walked hand in claw with the horror genre. Often supported by costumes, props and a general Grand Guignol-style theatricality, a veritable plethora of acts have walked this same dark, bloody road over the years, many still continuing to do so.Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: In Flames – Gatecreeper – Creeping Death at Saint Andrews Hall
Spring is here and the warmer weather has numerous bands hitting the road. A multitude of metal acts have made their way to Motor City and the locals are pleased as punch to have them. The Swedish darlings, In Flames graced Detroit with their presence last week. This notorious act has been on a month-long headlining trek and they brought along the mighty Gatecreeper, plus Creeping Death with them. Saint Andrews Hall is a venue known for their affection towards heavier acts and were ready to host the considerable commotion this tour would cause.Continue reading
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Milwaukee Metal Fest 2024 Part 1 – Live at The Rave
Growing up I had always heard about Milwaukee Metal Fest and how amazing it was. Well, this year I had the pleasure of covering this notoriously famous festival and I can definitely say I’ll be back next year. Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Eddie Berg of Imminence Discusses Their New Album “The Black” and More
In our latest episode – Ghost Cult Keefy caught up with vocalist/violinist Eddie Berg of Swedish Progressive Metalcore band Imminence! The band just released their killer new album “The Black” via Believe Music! Eddie discussed the origins of the band, some love for native bands like In Flames, how they make music, the local scene where they live, and some love for Linkin Park!Continue reading