Tag: metal
July 24, 2021
Most covers are just quickly mashed together, lacking any real emphasis on originality, pulling an existing song out of it’s sameness and reigniting it to a whole new level. Well my friends, Lightworker have taken the old song “Crawling in the Dark” from 00’s rockers – Hoobastank, and given it a whole new life. Most people don’t know that Hoobastank created a whole bunch of music/songs before The Reason took over airwaves and people’s hearts. This song was a real rocker and Lightworker have breathed new life into this song and the genre as a whole.… Continued →
July 17, 2021
Ocean Dark Release "Hope & Chaos" New Album
I’m incredibly late with this post and I apologize. European Metal kings by way of Finland – Ocean Dark, just dropped their album last month titled “Hope & Chaos”. It’s incredible stuff and brings to mind some of your favorite metal bands that the scene has produced but on an even grander scale. This mostly unknown band has begun making waves and there’s no stopping them. Please check out “Hope & Chaos” by Ocean Dark on your favorite digital network. The song “Home” is posted below to give you a taste of the whole thing.… Continued →
August Burns Red x Fit For a King EP
August Burns Red just dropped a cool new collaborative EP with Fit For a King titled “Guardians of the Path” and guess what? It’s out now! Through Solid State Records. Check out a couple songs below. Find out more and get merch by clicking this link here.… Continued →
July 11, 2021
TAKE Release Brand New Album "Power Trip"
The band TAKE, from Las Vegas, Nevada are back with a brand new album titled “Power Trip”. The album is a trip down a familiar path while retaining the heaviness and originality the band has become known for. This isn’t the typical, this isn’t mundane and this certainly is not boring. It’s a heavy album but not consisting of that same cookie cutter style everyone is going for. Brings to mind bands like The Warriors, Pantera, Living Sacrifice, Every Time I Die, and really closing the divide between all the diverse sounds of heavy bands you know and love.… Continued →
Phinehas Provide a Little Metal Relief From Reality
Getting your mind off world events, Covid and all variant insanity, the heat of summer, well then might I suggest some guitar heavy music from Phinehas to drown out the noise? Phinehas, a band I’ve been a fan of since right before they joined their first record label like 15 years ago, are back in an absolutely incredible manner. Their brand of metal(core) has been missed and this new song “In The Night” is certainly no exception to their greatness. The band’s new album “The Fire Itself” is out August 27th on Solid State Records and you can pre-order here.… Continued →
The Blamed Re-Recording Landmark Debut Record, "21"
Legendary masters of punk-thrash-metal – The Blamed, are going to re-record their landmark, classic album from 1994 called “21”. This debut was really great back when I first heard it and reminded me why I love/loved punk rock. It was like a garage-y, underground sounding album that evoked immediate love for the live experience and sweat drenched, basement worthy punk shows. Even though many of us didn’t venture into that scene as much as others, just hearing a record like this brought to mind what it must have been like.… Continued →
July 1, 2021
To Speak of Wolves to Release New Single
To Speak of Wolves will unleash their brand new song “Annihilation” on the masses, July 20th. More news as it happens. Make sure to follow them on social media @tospeakofwolves (Facebook & Instagram).… Continued →
June 27, 2021
War Of Ages Unleash Brand New Song Titled "No Altars"
Facedown Records has just released the brand new single from War of Ages upcoming EP, “Rhema“, due out this fall. The song is titled “No Altars” and it is an absolute powerhouse of a song. Check out the track below and on all digital networks now.… Continued →
Solid State Records Sign Spirit Breaker
A new band that has actually been around for a few years called “Spirit Breaker” has just now signed with Solid State Records. The label will release the band’s new album, “Cura Nata”, on August 13th which you can pre-save here. You can also order on CD and see full track list right here.… Continued →
Fit For a King - Breaking The Mirror (Official Music Video)
Fit For a King just dropped a music video for their (heavy) song “Breaking The Mirror” and you can watch/listen to it below. Love the guitar leads and solos. Great stuff. Catch the band on tour with August Burns Red this fall, dates and tickets right here.… Continued →
June 17, 2021
Meadows Sign With Facedown Records
Meadows, a band I’ve written about a bit in the past as well as other writers here, will be coming out with brand new music. They have signed a deal with Facedown Records and have dropped their new single “The Depths”. I encourage you to go check out both of their last 2 releases and give them a listen. It’s great ambient, post-metal/post-hardcore stuff similar in scope to Hands, Between the Buried and Me, Thrice, A Hope for Home, Life In Your Way, Underoath, Architects, etc.… Continued →
June 10, 2021
HolyName Could Be The Biggest and Most Important Music Act of Our Time
What seemingly began as a solo project of sorts for Tommy Green of Sleeping Giant, HolyName is likely to become one of our music scene’s most important and dare I say, “influential”, acts in a long time. The music hits you in all the right spots, digging deep into the most hardened of hearts. The emotions swelling up between heavy, chugging guitars, thundering drum beats, and soft, soothing vocals building into this sort of adrenaline fueled, aggressive, and violent (sounding) worship music that you’ll never hear at a Church on Sunday morning.… Continued →
May 23, 2021
Fallstar - When Justice Cracks The Sky (Official Music Video)
Fallstar dropped this new music video for the song “When Justice Cracks The Sky” 2 weeks ago and it’s incredible. Watch the video below and pick up “Sunbreather” wherever fine music is sold or in the Facedown Records store.… Continued →
May 16, 2021
Poetic Descent Releases Reimagined Version of Their Song "Close Encounter"
Check out this really cool brand new version of the song “Close Encounter” by the band Poetic Descent. It is extremely well done and comes across as a whole new band, even better than the first time it released. Song can be found below.… Continued →
May 4, 2021
The Undertaking! - And Everything Worked Out Just Fine (Feat. Cove Reber)
Wow, how great is this new heavy song from new band, The Undertaking!? The song “And Everything Worked Out Just Fine” just dropped and it features backing vocals from Cove Reber formerly of Saosin. Check out the song and music video, below. The debut album “Funeral Psalms” now available worldwide from Solid State Records.… Continued →
Project 86 Announce 25th Anniversary Shows and Double Live Album
Andrew Schwab and his long running hard rock/metal band – Project 86, just announced a very special 25th Anniversary celebration. The 3 Night Memorial Day Event will take place in Nashville, TN. and will feature 25 songs from the vast discography P86 has in their arsenal. In person (very limited) and Virtual Tickets will all be available. More info can be found right here at their official website. All ticket holders will receive a full double live album of the performance. Video can be found below.… Continued →
May 1, 2021
New Music Video: Convictions - Wreckage
Convictions has dropped a new music video for their newest single, “Wreckage”. The song is off the band’s upcoming release, “I Won’t Survive”, out this Friday. Check out the video below. Will you be getting this album?
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April 27, 2021
Thrice Announce Production on New Album
Thrice just announced the production on their upcoming TBA album and have begun studio work on this release. You can see some studio pics on the band social accounts. Are you looking forward to this new release and if so, what do you want to hear more or less of? Thrice last released “Palms” in 2018 via Epitaph Records.… Continued →
Death Therapy Announce New Album, Drop First Single
Death Therapy have announced their mind bending new concept album called “Melancholy Machines“. You can pre-order the album on CD/Digital from Tooth & Nail Merch Store here. You can also find the new track “Tension”, on all digital networks now. Take a listen to the track below. Let’s hear some thoughts. The album drops June 4th through Tooth & Nail Records.… Continued →
April 26, 2021
Convictions Announce New Album "I Won't Survive", Due Out May 7th
Convictions will drop their latest full length album titled “I Won’t Survive”, on May 7th. If you’ve heard a few of the new songs then you know you’re in for a real treat. One of the greatest independent heavy/rock bands hitting the scene today. Pre-order the highly anticipated new album in a few different formats including vinyl, right here. Make sure to check out the latest songs from Convictions on digital networks now.… Continued →
April 17, 2021
Wolves At The Gate - Stop The Bleeding (Official Lyric Video)
Wolves At The Gate just dropped a brand new song titled “Stop The Bleeding”. It’s classic Wolves At The Gate mixed in with a little new, the perfect combo. Check out “Stop The Bleeding”, below. The song is now available on all digital networks and streaming sites.… Continued →
April 13, 2021
P.O.D. To Play Satellite, Fundamental Elements of Southtown, and a Collection of Hits in a Special 3 Night Set
World renown hard rock/metal band P.O.D. from San Diego, CA. have just announced that they are playing a 3 Day Set of Songs in May celebrating the 20th anniversary of their landmark 2001 album, “Satellite”. The 3 nights will consist of “Satellite” (2001), “Fundamental Elements of Southtown” (1999), and a 3rd day featuring a collection of HITS, Rarities, B-Sides, and Classic Songs from the past. You can get your tickets right here via the special Mandolin website. 9/11 marks the 20th Anniversary of this much loved and celebrated (4th) full length album.… Continued →
March 24, 2021
Corey Steger (Formerly of Underoath) Loses His Life in Tragic Car Accident
Corey Steger, a founding member of the band Underoath who played on the band’s very early albums, has tragically lost his life in a car accident. He was a husband and father to two young children. A GoFundMe has been set up on the family’s behalf to help his wife and children during this very difficult time and we encourage our readers to consider contributing. More info can be found below.… Continued →
March 16, 2021
Living Sacrifice Metal News Over Load
We’ve got some great Living Sacrifice news for you today on this beautiful Tuesday morning (by California standards). First up, the 30th Anniversary Documentary on this ground breaking, legendary metal band that has made waves in the scene now for over 30 years, is finally coming out. Watch Trailer #2 below and read up on how you can watch it, below. Finally, Nordic Mission Records is re-releasing the Living Sacrifice “Self Titled” debut on Vinyl for the first time. Celebrate 30 years of Living Sacrifice by purchasing this incredible album on Vinyl which is up for pre-order right now here for European Customers or here for U.S.… Continued →
March 13, 2021
DIRE Drops New Song/Video (Video In Post)
Hard rock/Metal band, DIRE, has dropped a new song, “Oblivion God”. The track has a great mix of heavy and melodic sound that work together quite well. See what you think in the video below!… Continued →
Introducing: Archetypes Collide (Video In Post)
WOW!!!! I guess it was sometime last year or maybe the year before I first came across these guys. When I did, the first material I heard of theirs was really heavy hitting stuff, really good, really promising. Then, at some point things seemed to get far more melodic and tame.
At the end of 2020 however, the band released a new track called “Your Misery” (see the video below). This track took everything I’d heard from them to this point and blended it PERFECTLY. “Your Misery” has its melodic feel to it, but it also punches you right in the face with how heavy it can get.… Continued →
New Convictions Song, Video, Album Announcement (Video In Post)
The long wait for the announcement of a new Convictions album is over! Yesterday, the band announced their upcoming album, “I Won’t Survive”, is set to release on 5/7/21. In coordination with the announcement, a new single/video for the song, “The War That Followed Me Home” was released as well (check it out below).
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March 3, 2021
The Undertaking Sign With Solid State Records, Drop New Song
An up and coming new metal band from San Diego, CA. with that southern chaos “core” sound has just signed with Solid State Records. They are called The Undertaking and have dropped their new song “Oh, Negative” that you can listen to below. For fans of Every Time I Die, Norma Jean, Maylene and The Sons of Disaster, and The Showdown. More here.… Continued →
February 19, 2021
Exclusive Premiere: Brotality - Biohazard
We are excited to bring you the brand new music video from heavy (metal) band, Brotality. This song is heavy, it shreds, and is full of head banging fun. The band mixes up sub genres of METAL while remaining true to themselves and composing a sound all their own. It is an impressive accomplishment especially considering the collective ages of each band member. This band should be commended for their skill and for rising to the top despite their young age which might be a hinderance to other bands of this caliber.… Continued →
February 17, 2021
Be Not Afraid (Ex-Distant Hero, Staple, Sides of the North) Drop Debut Single
Be Not Afraid, a new project featuring former members from bands like Staple, Sides of the North, and Distant Hero, just dropped a brand new song titled “Fatal Attraction”. This is their first song and it can be found on all digital networks including spotify. Check out the song below.… Continued →