PODCAST: Episode #219: The Steve and Keefy Power Hour January 2023 Edition


Two bald white guys give their options on music: a Brit and a Yank(ee)! Senior Editor Steve Tovey joins Chief Editor Keefy to discuss a recap of December Rock and Metal album releases, a forecast of the new music this month, predictions for metal music in 2023, and more! UK vs US in a mental steel cage match of music nerdom!  Shoutout to our amazing team of reviewers worldwide, and you for listening!

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The Acacia Strain Shares a New Single and Visualizer – “Untended Graves”


The Acacia Strain have shared their first new music in a year and a half, since the release of their epic 2020 album, Slow Decay! Their new standalone single  “Untended Graves.” The band also shared a visualizer you can watch below. The band will be hitting the road next spring on an extensive tour with Fit For an Autopsy, Full of Hell, and Primitive Man. Full dates can be seen below!  

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Watch Sabaton’s “The War To End All Wars” Movie Teaser – New Album Coming in 2023


 

Two years in the making, Sabaton will release The War To End All Wars movie, a full-length musical motion picture featuring songs from the band’s 10th studio album, “The War To End All Wars.” In post-production, the movie is being made in collaboration with Yarnhub Animation Studio.  Sabaton previously worked with them on other projects, including their most recent animated story video for “The Red Baron.” The War To End All Wars movie is on a completely different scale that neither the band nor Yarnhub have ever attempted before. Watch the teaser trailer now!Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Becoming The Archetype – Children Of The Great Extinction


 

It has been a decade since we last received an album from the Southern act Becoming the Archetype. This Georgia-based band is known for their unconventional methods of banging out heavy riffs while proclaiming a positive message. Their last release, I AM was well received with its proggy frills and edgy tech cadences. They gained some attention for their unique ways, so it was a pity when they pressed the pause button in 2013. After taking an indefinite hiatus and going through another lineup change, the boys are now back with their sixth full-length record, Children of the Great Extinction (Solid State Records). Continue reading


Porno For Pyros Are Working on Writing and Recording New Music


Jane’s Addiction, by Meg Loyal Photography

This is not a drill! Following their gigantic comeback at Welcome to Rockville, a headline show in LA and Lollapalooza 2022, Perry Farrel’s (Jane’s Addiction) Porno For Pyros is working on new music and recording it for an as yet unannounced release. This news comes from a social media post from guitarist Peter DiStefano, anda photo of Peter and Perry together!

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PODCAST: Episode #183: The Steve and Keefy Power Hour – New Music July – August 2022


Prepare to have your mind blown! Two bald white guys give their options on music: a Brit and a Yank! Senior Editor Steve Tovey joins Chief Editor Keefy to discuss a recap of June and July releases, a forecast of the new music this month, and more! Shoutout to our amazing team of reviewers worldwide!Continue reading

DOPE Shares Two New Songs, Announces Their Next Album “Blood Money Part Zer0”


DOPE will release their next studio album – Blood Money Part Zer0 on February 24, 2023!  They are giving away the album for FREE digitally. A physical pre-order will also be available on the band’s website for fans that want to purchase the new album in various physical versions available at the link below. To coincide with the announcement of Blood Money Part Zer0, DOPE is giving away two doses of new music. The songs “Believe” and “No Respect” are now available via all streaming partners as well on the band’s website. Fans that sign up for the free full-length download of Blood Money Part Zer0 will receive instant downloads of the songs. The introduction to Blood Money Part Zer0 video can be seen here: 

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