Following their 2023 EP, Darkened Demise, Frank Hetzel’s Beltfed Weapon are back with a brand new single, “Tortured Within.” It features previous collaborators Kragen Lum and Bryan Newbury, plus metal luminaries Stu Block and Mike LePond. Check out the new track and its lyric video in the article below.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Death Dealer – Conquered Lands
Former Manowar guitarist Ross the Boss returns with all guns blazing on Conquered Lands (Steel Cartel), the third full-length release from his subtly named Death Dealer project. In a gloriously predictable manner, the riffs come thick and fast as gods, blood, battles and all other true metal necessities rain down like exploding magma from the skies.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Mike Lepond’s Silent Assassins – Whore of Babylon
Looking past the rather gaudy artwork, the third album from Mike Lepond’s Silent Assassins sees the group continuing to thrive on an over the top presentation. As with previous albums, Lepond’s bass playing leads the charge with intense flurries accompanied by surging power metal rhythms and Alan Tecchio’s flamboyant wails detailing history and legend. However, Whore of Babylon sets itself as the group’s most eclectic effort so far.
ALBUM REVIEW: Ross The Boss – Born Of Fire
Telling you all you need to know in one gaudy technicolour piece of cover art, the new album by metal legend Ross the Boss features chains, fire, exploding rocks, a semi-naked woman and a giant winged demon. In fact, the only missing items required for a True Metal Bingo are muscular warrior types and a giant eagle.Continue reading
Ross The Boss Live At Saint Vitus Bar
First Ever East Coast Ride For Dime Concert Goes Down Tomorrow
For the first time ever annual charity event and concert Ride For Dime takes place in New Jersey as The East Coast Tri-State chapter taking place at Starland Ballroom on Saturday, August 26th. Among the bands playing Thy Will Be Done, Silvertomb, Frost Coalition, Black Water Rising, IKILLYA, Alekhine’s Gun, Hammerfight, Lethal Affection, Negative Sky, Common Wealth, Throwdown Syndicate, Kalopsia, Whiskey Time Machine, Palaceburn, Apparition and Enigma Machine. More details below: Continue reading
Ross The Boss Announces His New Lineup And Tour Plans
Ross The Boss, the band led by former Manowar and current Death Dealer guitarist Ross “The Boss” Friedman, will perform with their new lineup at the Hall Of Heavy Metal History induction ceremony on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the Anaheim Expo Center in California. Continue reading