Author: Mason Beard

The Fearless metalcore act, Wage War, has released their sophomore album, Deadweight, alongside a new music video for their song “Witness”. The album was released today so go download it here! The video was released just hours before the album was released. … Continued →

The symphonic death metal band, Death Requisite has some upsetting news but also some equally exciting news, which I suppose equals everything out. On July 14, the band announced the departure of the band’s singer, Vincent St. James, after 4 years of being apart of the band. James was on the band’s most recent album and Rottweiler Records’ debut Revisitation. The two split ways on friendly terms. On July 31, the band would also announce they were writing new material. I’m personally a little bit upset about James’ departure.… Continued →

On Tuesday night, I interviewed Garrett of the spirit filled hardcore band Rapture, from Los Angeles, California. Garrett and I spoke about their experience with the label, the band’s upcoming album, and some other cool stuff! Could you give a quick background on the band? We all came together in the summer of 2014. Richard and I (Garrett) came up with the idea of starting a Christian hardcore band. The goal from the start was to always share the message of our lord and savior to those who did not know it or wanted a relationship with god.… Continued →

Metalcore act August Burns Red have released their debut single off of their new upcoming album, Phantom Anthem, titled “Invisible Enemy”. The band has released a music video for it, made with puppets of all things. The album is slated to be released through Fearless Records on October 6, 2017. The track listing is:

1. King of Sorrow
2. Hero of the Half Truth
3. The Frost
4. Lifeline
5. Invisible Enemy
6. Quake
7. Coordinates
8. Generations
9. Float
10. Dangerous
11. Carbon Copy

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Nosral Recordings has announced the signing of two new bands, Children of Wrath and Symphony of Heaven. Symphony of Heaven is from Owensville, Indiana, while Children of Wrath is from Arizona. Children of Wrath signed to the label yesterday, while SOH signed today. SOH is working on new material, and my guess is, Children of Wrath are as well.… Continued →

Check out this rad interview with Logan Lambert of Sinai Beach

Times of Grace, the metalcore side project of Killswitch Engage, have begun working on their sophomore album. Jesse Leach, the vocalist of the project, has begun demoing vocals out for their next endeavor. Many people thought of Killswitch Engage as a Christian act, which it is not, but if fans of that band are looking for a more faith centered project, Times of Grace is your band. Go check out “Strength In Numbers” and the rest of the previous album, released through Roadrunner Records. https://www.instagram.com/p/BWs1HoTADAQ/… Continued →

Love & Death, the nu-metal band, have finally started working on new music. And just as I discovered that J.R. Bareis has left Islander, alongside the other two non-original members of Islander, they have begun guitar tracking with ex-Red, current Breaking Benjamin guitarist Jasen Rauch. The band currently consists of Brian Welch on vocals, J.R. on guitars and Dan Johnson on drums. Bassist Michael Valentine departed last year, without any official reason. Bareis and Rauch have begun recording guitars for the album. … Continued →

To Live As Sons, the new spirit filled hardcore band from Pennsylvania, has announced a new track titled “Get the Horizon” being released on Friends Volume 3. The band consists of two former members of ZAO, original vocalist Eric Reeder and original bassist Mic Cox. The band has released an EP through ZAP Records, titled beaten.broken.alive. … Continued →

To Speak of Wolves have been releasing new tracks off of their upcoming new album, titled Dead in the Shadow. On July 8th, they put out a teaser for a new lyric video for the single “Haunt Me”. That track is out now! Check it out below! Dead in the Shadow is due out on July 21st via Solid State Records. … Continued →

Symphony of Heaven, the symphonic death metal band from Owensville, Indiana, has released a new lyric video! The video is for the title track of the project’s debut EP, …Of Scars and Soil… released earlier this year. Check out the track and then go download the album! … Continued →

Ritual Servant, a thrash metal band, has released their third lyric video for their EP, 777. The band recently released the EP independently through Bandcamp. One person described the album as this; Slayer found Jesus! – Paul Rote After you check out the video, go check out the EP. Enjoy! … Continued →

The Devil Wears Prada has released a new music video for their song “Worldwide”. The track is from their latest album, Transit Blues. The band is scheduled to play a show with Issues, Volumes, Veil of Maya and Thousand Below in Worcester, Massachusetts. Check out the track below! … Continued →

The black metal band, Slechtvalk has announced that their drummer, Grimbold, or his real name Jan-Paul Lucas, is to depart the band. The band stated that his departure did not come as a surprise, due to lack of motivation. There seems to be no ill will towards him and the band even thanked Grimbold for the last 15 years of his contributions for the band. The band is currently looking for a replacement for Grimbold. The band plans to record a new album and perform a couple of tours by next year.… Continued →

After a year of releasing an amazing album, Fit For A King finally released a music video for their title track of the album Deathgrip. The track is one of the first I heard, and after hearing it, I fell in love with the album. Check the track out below. … Continued →

The post hardcore band Vagabonds has signed to Blood & Ink Records. The project formed August of 2013, and have released a split EP, and a single independently. The project is run by Luke Dean, who does everything within the band. Vagabonds is preparing to release their debut album, I Don’t Know What To Do Now, on June 30th. Pre-orders are available now. Listen to “Paralysis” below. … Continued →

California Thrash band Hand of Fire has a new music video for y’all to see! The song is called “The Prophecy” and it is brutal. It brings the sound of old school thrash, much like Slayer or Metallica, with the vocals of Death Angel. The track is going to be apart of their upcoming debut album, titled Let the Killings Begin, coming out through Rottweiler Records. … Continued →

Symphony of Heaven, the symphonic death metal band from Owensville, Indiana, has released their debut EP. The EP is titled …Of Scars and Soil… and is available via his Bandcamp. If you want some more information on the EP, read the interview I did. It has a little bit about the concept and lyrical content behind the songs. Go download it here. … Continued →

Read this review of Spirit and the Bride's new album , "Dry Bones"

The power metal band Signum Regis has released a new music video from their album, Decennium Primum, titled “The Future King”. The band released their new album in March 2017. Keep checking out Signum Regis, and watch the video below. … Continued →

The new subsidiary label for Rottweiler Records, Nosral Recordings has announced the signing of their first band! Nosral started only days ago, and have already signed their first band, Ascending King. Ascending King is an unblack metal band that was affiliated with SkyBurnsBlack Recordings. The band is working on a new EP for release this summer. Be on the lookout for more signings from this label. … Continued →

Memphis May Fire released a new music video for their album, This Light I Hold. The song is called “Sever The Ties”. It brings the heaviness, but also some poppy metalcore singing, which is pretty good. Check out the song below. … Continued →

Hard rock act, Tetelestai has released a brand new music video for their song “Out of This Alive”. The band brings an intensity with music, yet a melody with the vocals. This song rocks hard! Check it out! … Continued →

The unblack metal band Hortor has a new album coming out. Though you probably never of the spanish speaking metal band, they’ve been around for years. Since 2004, the band has been releasing new material, the most recent in 2013, Dios de dioses. The new album will be called Dharma Essence of Impurity or Dharma Esencia de Impureza and it will most like be released independently. Check these guys out! … Continued →

Check out this interview with Wiley Willis of 2Minute Minor

Your Memorial has announced that they’re disbanding. They announced yesterday, that they will be playing their final shows for the West Coast at Facedown Fest 2017, and they will be playing their final shows in November. The band will have a new album released in the Fall, out via Facedown Records. … Continued →

The death metal band Pantokrator has a new song out! The band has released the first song off of their upcoming new record. The song is called “Day of Wrath”. Check it out here.… Continued →

Metalcore band My Heart to Fear have begun working on a new album. After releasing The Draft via Luxor Records last August, the band has done rather well for themselves. They put out a clip on their Facebook and Instagram of them playing back some guitars they’ve already recorded. Can’t wait to hear the rest of it! … Continued →

Symphony of Heaven, the symphonic death metal project from Owensville, IN, has a new lyric video up for their song “Stratagem”. The project started earlier this year, and has released two songs, with an EP coming soon. I recently did an interview with the brainchild of the project, Logan Thompson. The EP will be titled Of Scar and Soil, and if you want some details behind it, go read the interview. He released “Stratagem” a few months ago, but recently released the lyrics for it.… Continued →

This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Logan Thompson, also known as Symphony of Heaven. I posted an article about him awhile ago here on Indie Vision Music about his release of “Stratagem”. Check that song out. We talk about upcoming music, gear, and lyrical backgrounds. Enjoy! Also, go check this article out on my blog, as well as other cool Christian metal and hardcore news! How are ya man? I’m good. How are you doing? I’m doing well. I’ve got a few questions for you.… Continued →