Linkin Park has teamed up with global smash in the gaming world, League of Legends for their new single and video “Heavy is The Crown!” The track is the second single off of the upcoming Linkin Park comeback album From Zero (Warner Music). The tie-in with the game is to promote the Worlds 2024 campaign. A classic sounding uptempo Nu Metal banger, the song features rapping from Mike Shinoda and a great hook by new singer Emily Armstrong, including a 15-second long harsh scream. The band also feature as characters in the animated video. From Zero releases November 15th, 2024.It is the first album with new singer Armstrong, and the first without late frontman Chester Bennington. The band also added new tour dates to their sold out world tour in Paris, Dallas, and Brazil. Direct support on these shows will come from Sleep Token, Bad omens, Jean Dawson and Helmet! Continue reading
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Watch Linkin Park Perform “The Emptiness Machine” Live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Linkin Park has begun their barnstorming mini-world tour in supoport of their upcoming new album From Zero on November 15th, 2024! It is the first album with new singer Emily Armstrong, and the first without late frontman Chester Bennington. Watch the band play “The Emptiness Machine” Live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and their entire Brooklyn concert exclusive concert below! Continue reading
Linkin Park Announce Emily Armstrong of Dead Sara as Their New Singer, New Album Coming Soon
Linkin Park are officially back, and their new singer is Emily Armstrong of the band Dead Sara. They also announced their new full-band lineup. The band are playing an exclusive show this afternoon in Los Angeles, California for members of their Linkin Park Underground fan club, and it marks their first performance as Linkin Park since 2017. According to a press release, Emily Armstrong of the band Dead Sara is Linkin Park’s new vocalist. Returning to the lineup are Mike Shinoda, Joe Hahn, Brad Delson and Dave “Phoenix” Farrell. The group also welcomes Colin Brittain as their new drummer. They will also release a new album From Zero on November 15th! Watch the exclusive concert below! Continue reading
Wormrot Reunites Their Classic Lineup, New Music Coming in 2025
In a surprising announcement, Grindcore legends Wormrot have reunited with their classic lineup! In a post to social media, the band has welcomed back drummer Fitri, who has been out of the band since 2015, and vocalist Arif, who quit in 2022. Guitarist Rasyid is still with the group, rounding out the trio. They also promised new music in 2025, making it an early pick for one of the most anticipated metal releases, next year. Continue reading
EP REVIEW: Graywave – Dancing In The Dust
Starting out as a solo project for singer and multi-instrumentalist Jess Webberley, Graywave have released two previous EPs – Planetary Shift in 2021, followed swiftly by their first for Church Road Records, Rebirth in 2022. Continue reading
Oceanhoarse Share a Single and Video for “Killer and the Queen” and Announce New Bassist Silver Ots
After a brief hiatus, Finnish heavy metal band, Oceanhoarse, have returned, unveiling a new music video for “Killer and the Queen,” released through Noble Demon records. They also come back with a renewed lineup, officially introducing their new bassist, Silver Ots. Head into the article below to catch the new video and more from the band.
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Metal Church Shares a New Single and a Video for “Pick a God and Prey” – New Album Coming Soon
West coast thrash metal veterans Metal Church will release their 13th studio album, Congregation of Annihilation, on May 26th via Rat Pak Records (America) and Reaper Entertainment (Europe). The new album marks the first release since the tragic death of legendary frontman Mike Howe who passed in July of 2021. It also marks the first album with new vocalist Marc Lopes (Ross the Boss / Let Us Prey) who came on board in the summer of 2022 and features the current lineup of founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bassist Steve Unger, and drummer Stet Howland. The new songs are a return to the band’s musical roots harkening back to the vibes of the self-titled first album and The Dark. Congregation of Annihilation was produced by Kurdt Vanderhoof and is now available for pre-order in various bundle configurations in North America at the link below. The band’s first single is the anthemic “Pick A God and Prey” and a lyric video for the song can be seen here:
Devildriver Announces New Lineup Changes, Teases Upcoming Touring Plans
Devildriver has announced new members this week. The band has welcomed back original bassist Jon Miller after more than a decade’s long absence from the scene! In addition, Devildriver has also added guitarist Alex Lee (Holy Grail) to the lineup, replacing Neal Tiemann. The band is hinting at announcing new tour dates for this fall in August, with more information coming soon!
Ill Niño Reveals New Lineup, New Single “Sangre” Streaming
Long-running Latin-influenced Nu Metal band Ill Niño is back! The band has announced a radical lineup change with some mainstay members departing and new blood coming in. The new members include Shattered Sun vocalist Marcos Leal, rhythm guitarist Sal Dominguez, formerly of Upon A Burning Body, and Sons of Texas’ Jess Dehoyos on lead guitar. Hear their new single, their first in five years, ‘Sangre’, right now! Continue reading
Fleshgod Apocalypse Debuts New Lineup In South America
Fleshgod Apocalypse announced last month that, after the departure of Tommaso Riccardi, Francesco Paoli would be taking over his role as the front man for the band. After that announcement, the Italian symphonic metallers set out for a South American tour, and we have tons of live footage from that trek for you today.
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