CONCERT REVIEW: Gojira – Knocked Loose – Alien Weaponry: Live at The Clyde Theatre


Northeastern Indiana may not be the first area that would come to mind when considering a hotspot for art and culture. Yet Fort Wayne’s Clyde Theatre is a state-of-the-art facility that presents and celebrates some of the world’s greatest artists. Originally a movie house from the fifties, this recently renovated theatre carries a vibrant vintage vibe making it a local gem to the surrounding area.  The place was lit with life last Sunday evening when hundreds of metal lovers swarmed through the venue’s historic doors. The French Extreme Metal act, Gojira was in town. These modern metallers have been on US soil for the last couple of months promoting their new album, Fortitude (Roadrunner Records, read our review here), which came out this past Spring. Fort Wayne was their third to last stop on this run, yet they made it clear they would be back state-side very soon. Over the last few years, Gojira is a group that has heated things up for the scene. They brought two new budding bands on tour to complement their fire. Alien Weaponry and Knocked Loose have their own high temperatures to give off, which ignited an evening of feverish and fantastic excitement.  Continue reading


Gojira Shares Music Video for “Sphinx” – USA Tour Dates Get Underway


Gojira have shared an official music video for “Sphinx,” a standout track from their acclaimed new album Fortitude (Roadrunner Records). Directed and animated by Zev Deans, the music video sees Gojira delivering a pulverizing performance at the feet of the infamous Egyptian colossus. Watch it at the link below.  The band has also kicked off a short headline tour of the USA with special guests Knocked Loose and Alien Weaponry! Catch them soon in your town!  Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Trivium – In The Court Of The Dragon


By the time Floridian thrashers Trivium released their second album, Ascendancy (Roadrunner Records) in 2005, the band were locked firmly into an upward trajectory which promised nothing short of global domination. Unfortunately, things didn’t quite work out as planned but the four-piece still remain one of the most successful metal acts around today despite having to constantly push against an unrelenting tide of haters who decided sometime during the mid-late ’00s that Trivium just weren’t metal enough any more or something.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Unto Others – Strength


Effectively serving as the second Idle Hands album under a new name, it only makes sense for Unto Others’ Strength (Roadrunner Records) to continue the mix of Classic Metal and Gothic Rock last seen with 2019’s Mana. However, debuting with a sound balancing two distinct styles like this inevitably raises the possibility of a tug o’ war taking place on subsequent offerings. In this scenario, it begs the question whether the band will prioritize their Metal side or their Gothic side. But as they say in that one Taco Bell commercial: “Why not both?”

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CONCERT REVIEW: Korn – Staind – 68: Live at the iThink Amphitheatre


Well what does one do when deciding to call a new town home. If you’re anything like me you wanna hit up a live show asap. I just recently moved to West Palm Beach FL. After being here for about a week it was time to hit up a big show. I’ve already been to a couple spots around town to get some of the local flavor and I’m telling you this is a killer place for live music. But, I was ready to bask in the glory of a full on production. So, I looked up some different shows in the area before realizing that I actually now live about 15 min. from iThink Amphitheatre. I really dig the place. It’s almost exactly the same as Tinley Park up by Chicago (my old haunt) I mean like almost exactly. Feeling quite at home I was ready to catch the show, the line-up consisted of Korn, Staind,  and  ’68.  It was so nice to be outside at a huge venue like this, people everywhere having an awesome time. I had almost forgotten how awesome the experience really can be to us music lovers. First up was ’68 and of course I was a little late so I walked in about half-way through their set. Totally my bad, because I shoulda been there for the whole thing. I really dig ’68 they are like a blues hardcore band if you will. Very entertaining with a style all their own. 

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Trivium Has Announced Their Next Album – “In The Court Of The Dragon”


Modern Metal leaders Trivium has announced their next album title will be In The Court Of The Dragon, dropping on on October 8th, 2021 via Roadrunner Records. The record was produced and mixed by Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God, Killer Be Killed, Parkway Drive) and recorded in the Fall of 2020 at Full Sail University in Orlando. Watch the new single and video for “Feast Of Fire” now! 

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Clown Confirms Slipknot is Leaving Roadrunner Records


According to a report by MetalSucks, Slipknot has fulfilled their contract to Roadrunner Records, and will not release another album with the label. The band has released all seven of their albums on Roadrunner, since 1999. Slipknot have been working on a new album this year and are eyeing late 2021 or early 2022 for a release. In a new interview with Forbes, band founder, creative director, and percussionist M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan” confirmed they are leaving the label. 

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Machine Head to Celebrate “The Burning Red” with a Full Album Playthrough


Machine Head has announced a full album playthrough of their 1997 album The Burning Red (Roadrunner Records), to celebrate 22 years of that albums’ release. The performance will take place this Friday July 30th, 2021, on the band’ weekly livestream known as “The Electric Happy Hour.” Watch it at the links below!

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ALBUM REVIEW: Times of Grace – Songs of Loss and Separation


Nearly fifteen years ago, current Killswitch Engage members Jesse Leach and Adam Dutkiewicz teamed up to birth the collaborative project Times of Grace. This dynamic duo pushed their creative boundaries by conjuring a fresh take on the heavy-yet-melodic sound. They delivered their debut album, The Hymn of a Broken Man (Roadrunner Records) in 2011. The gloom and aggression let loose on that record was ignited by the brutally honest songwriting. The themes of struggle, heartbreak, and hope were potently delivered with a real and plaintive spirit. These two brought forth a discovery of powerful melancholy and now ten years later, they are offering a sequel to that revelation. Their second full-length Songs of Loss and Separation (Wicked Good Records) is carrying on the melodic mournfulness, yet wonderfully wholesome sound that is Times of Grace.

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Trivium is Teasing Something Massive with Their “In The Court of The Dragon” Trailer


Trivium has shared a cinematic quality trailer for an as yet unnamed project dubbed  “In The Court of The Dragon,” releasing on July the 9th, 2021. The band has said during recent interviews that they have completed a new album for release of original music during the shutdown year. They also have dropped other breadcrumbs such as another social media teaser seen below. The band released their excellent album What The Dead Men Say via Roadrunner Records, in 2020. Continue reading