In this episode, Ghost Cult Keefy caught up with our friends in Crobot! Kicking off a new more DIY-focused era of the band with their new album “Obsidian!” Except for distribution via Megaforce Records, the band are in control of their own destiny on this sinister, moody, but rocking new album! We chatted about the band’s growth over the years, how jazzed they are to play their new material on the road, and much more!
Yet another episode focusing on early Metallica! We welcome in Metal and Radio lifer Su Ring! Su has fond memories of early Metallica, Jonny Z and Marsha Zazula (RIP to both) of Megaforce Records, and early Thrash and 1980s Heavy Metal! Keefy’s apartment building was on fire at one point so he doesn’t talk as much.Continue reading
More Metallica! Episode two of our current Metallica run focuses on “Ride The Lightning” the explosive evolution of the band and the MVP of the album , the late, great Cliff Burton!Continue reading
Crobot are creeping towards the release of their new album, Obsidian, due out on September 13th, via Megaforce Records. Now, the band have just shared the album’s title track as a single and music video. They will also join up with CKY for a 16-date North American tour that kicks off September 12 in Nashville, TN at The Mil @ Cannery Hall. Check out the new video and more below.
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Pennsylvania riff-titans, Crobot, are prepping for the release of their upcoming new album, Obsidian. It is due out on Friday, September 13th, through Megaforce Records.The band have also just shared the song “Come Down,” and its accompanying visualizer, populated by a spaceborne killer, ancient Celtic druids, vocalist Brandon Yeagley found in the woods, a white rabbit headed to a portal into the underworld, and more. Watch it below.
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A lot can happen in a decade, from breakups and personal growth to illness and death, or even a global pandemic. So when a band releases their first album in ten years, you know it’s going to be one full of substance and genuineness. California alternative rock band Alien Ant Farm accomplishes just that with their sixth full-length album, mAntras (Megaforce Records). The record reintroduces the quartet through eleven tracks that detail everything they have been up to since their last record Always And Forever in 2014. Continue reading
Alien Ant Farm have just released, “Last dAntz,” the final single from their upcoming album ~mAntras~. The full-length is due to be released April 26, 2024 through Megaforce Records, with “Last dAntz” following “So Cold” and “Fade”, both accompanied by official music videos. The band’s headlining US tour also kicks off soon, on April 12th in Las Vegas. Head into the article below for the new track, live listings, and more.
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SoCal alt-rockers, Alien Ant Farm, have just dropped their new single and video, “So Cold.” The track is the first taste of new music from the band after a long hibernation, and comes from their upcoming album ~mAntras~, due out April 24th, on Megaforce Records. Head into the article below to catch the new video and more from Alien Ant Farm.
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Nearly every facet of Metallica’s nearly 43-year career has been explored in zines, magazines, message boards, websites, blogs, vlogs, social media, and AOL (and other) messenger chats but first in drunken huddled conversations with friends in bars, parking lots, and hang spaces. From humble beginnings came the now fully not humble biggest band in the world in 2023.
Backstage Auctions, Inc. is honored to present The Jon & Marsha Zazula Private Collection memorabilia auction. The Zazulas, who are inducted in the Hall of Heavy Metal History (The Metal Hall of Fame), founded Megaforce Records and cemented their position as the de-facto music label in America for heavy metal. From their humble beginnings at the Indoor Market along Route 18 in East Brunswick, New Jersey to their global recognition, awards and various inductions, the “Z’s” were trailblazers in the metal arena. This auction is a celebration of the life and careers of Jon and Marsha Zazula.