Tag: metal

Do you like to sometimes sit back and throw on some reaction videos on YouTube, seeing how others enjoy (or sometimes don’t) some of the same music you listen to? A favorite of mine that I check out often, is D-Gibby. He has some really great reactions to music I enjoy listening to, both Christian and secular alike. Recently, D-Gibby has begun to do something he’s calling “Soulful Sundays”, which feature reactions to Christian bands and artists. This past week he covered Skillet, P.O.D., and RED.… Continued →

When it comes to news, it’s easy for some things to slip by, but sometimes you just wonder…how?!? Well, with news like this, it’s still better late than never. Back in mid December, Fit For A King announced a world tour with support from Chelsea Grin, Crystal Lake, and Alpha Wolf. This tour kicks off next month and really covers some ground, so if you’ve been waiting for the band to swing by your area, there’s a pretty good chance you’re going to get your wish.… Continued →

Last week, Earth Groans announced the release of their upcoming ep, “Prettiest of Things”, which will drop on March 6th on Solid State Records, so you don’t have long to wait. However, the band also released the first single off that ep, titled “Springs”. You can check the track out below and pick it up at any digital retailer. In the same breath, the band also stated that this would be one of two eps they plan to release in 2020. Check out “Springs” below and leave a thought or two.… Continued →

Legendary metal artists known as LIVING SACRIFICE, have just announced a very special 30th anniversary gig in March in their hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas with none other than THE BLAMED joining them. Once we have more info on this Documentary and what it includes, I’ll make a post about it. To get tickets to this very special gig, click here. Click here for the Facebook Event page.… Continued →

Before I could post this bit of news, Beloved’s (US) long awaited return to the stage in North Carolina on May 16th 2020, sold out in just a few hours. You can read more about this special show below or by visiting them on Facebook here. Catch the band at Furnace Fest 2020 in September.… Continued →

August Burns Red return with a brand new heavy track called “Defender”. The song appears on their upcoming album, “Guardians”, due out April 3rd on Fearless Records. Pre-order the album right here in a few different bundles/options.… Continued →

Metal band, Dreaded Dale dropped a new single titled “Kingslayer” just a few weeks ago and it seems to have slipped under our radar. Dont let it slip by yours. Give a listen below and share your thoughts!  … Continued →

I am lucky enough to say I will have 3 vinyl releases for sale through IVM Webstore very soon. I have all packaging materials ready to go and ready to ship this stuff out as soon as I receive it. Remember, if you order either Craig’s Brother or The Blamed, you will get a Small Wars 7″ free with order. I can only give 1 Small Wars vinyl per order regardless of how many vinyl you order from us due to limited qty. If you want additional Small Wars Vinyl, just add it to your cart!.… Continued →

The much loved Furnace Fest is BACK this year and bringing one heck of a STACKED lineup to please old and new fans alike. Check out some of the lineup on their website right here. The shows take place September 18th-20th in Birmingham, Alabama at the Sloss Furnaces. Something getting a massive share today is a Change.org petition to get Strongarm to reunite and plays this festival. Check out the petition here and sign your name. While I can’t personally attend this event, i’ll be there in my mind and dreams cheering it on.… Continued →

I listen to metal rather sparingly, but I love this song. When 1:10 kicks in, I feel like I’ve been transported to medieval times, and it makes me feel freaking epic. The drums sound like horses trotting while they pull their chariots, and the guitars bring to mind knights battling under a glow of flames. Rumor has it that drummer David Husvik recorded his parts without using a click track (but don’t quote me on that). While Extol’s most recent album was released in 2013, members of the band have been involved in other projects like Azusa, Fleshkiller, and Mantric.… Continued →

2019 had a number of great releases. Check out my favorites below and see what you think. Agree with any of my picks? Give a listen to the ones you are unfamiliar with, you never know, maybe you’ll find something new to listen to!   1.    Slipknot – We Are Not Your Kind. Slipknot returned with their first album in 5 years this past August and based on reactions from fans and critics alike, WANYK has cemented itself as, arguably, one of their best releases to date.… Continued →

Then It Ends, (the solo project of A Past Unknown’s Grant Lilly) debuted a new track today called “Welcome Home”. Preceding this, a re-release of “Despised” dropped last month (if you missed it, check it out HERE) and the song is a real monster. Grant has a full length album written and has plans  to release it track by track over the course of 2020, with another new track, “Addiction” dropping next month. Check out the new track, “Welcome Home” below and leave your thoughts!… Continued →

First of all, Furnace Fest will make a return in 2020 with an as yet to be determined/announced lineup….except in the case of BELOVED. Yep, the highly underrated Solid State Records band who released an Ep and Full length on Solid State Records (plus some other indie recordings pre-Solid State) before calling it quits with a few members joining other bands like Advent and The Almost (among others), IS BACK and ready to rock your faces off. The band have launched a special merch store right here, have new pics, and are planning more shows and maybe some recordings next year.… Continued →

In a follow up to the news posted a few days ago, Solid State is releasing a special 15th Anniversary Edition of Haste The Day “Burning Bridges” with special liner notes to go with the awesome (metalcore) sounds. Vinyl goes on sale at 10am PST today! These classic vinyl releases are being produced/created by UnoriginalVinyl in association with T&N and Solid State. Make sure you click the newsletter link here and sign up to get in on the news before everyone else. I do know that you guys and gals are in for some awesome surprises in 2020 with classic reissues.… Continued →

Focused are releasing six previously unheard gems from 1993 all remixed and remastered. It is called “At Eternity’s Gate” and will be released on Vinyl/CD by Steadfast Records on December 13th. This excellent vinyl is being released in 3 different color options with a few of them extremely limited so hurry up and order before it sells out. Click here to order this incredible offering by one of the greatest Spirit-Filled Hardcore bands of all time. Go check out “Bow” and “The Hope That Lies Within” on Digital Networks now if you have no idea who these guys are.… Continued →

Today, Nothing Left dropped a new track, along with a video, titled “Dust Into Dust”. Check it out below. The new song is definitely a big step forward from the band’s previous work, and that’s saying a lot because their previous work was pretty great as it was. The new album, “Disconnected”, is set to drop on December 13th on Facedown Records. Preorders are up HERE. Who’s gonna pick this one up??… Continued →

Rottweiler Records bring us a new song from Forfeit Thee Untrue titled “Halo Crippled” in lyric video form. Check it out below. It really reminds me of a cross between System of a Down, Maylene & The Sons of Disaster, and newer Extol. This is a good thing because this is some heavy, groove oriented rock n’ roll to get behind.… Continued →

Las Vegas, NV based hardcore band TAKE, have just released a brand new song titled “Cast Out”. Check out the song below and make sure to download/stream on your favorite digital network. Follow on facebook here.… Continued →

I am so excited for this record. The brand new full length album from The Blamed is out now! Go stream, download, and purchase on physical media. Let’s get The Blamed charting again, every stream and download counts this week so let your voices be heard. You can find the album on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, YouTube Music, and every network known to man. It’s even on international streaming sites if you are located in Country without one of the big networks listed above.… Continued →

Thanks to our friends at JesusFreakHideout, there is a very special full album stream of The Blamed new album “The Church is Hurting People” right here. The album is out October 18th digitally. The band is currently sending out physical merch to supporters as we speak and I’ll have some merch in the IVM webstore soon. Preorder digitally via Bandcamp right here.… Continued →

Memphis, TN. based metalcore band What We Do in Secret, have just signed with Facedown Records. Their debut FD album “Repose” is out November 22nd. Read more below. You can find their new song “918” below this message. These guys remind me of a cross between the awesome sounds of Hands, Norma Jean, Between the Buried and Me, and Memphis May Fire.… Continued →

East coast based metalcore band – Five Year Winter, to release new 5 song ep on October 22nd. Check out 2 songs below and pre-order right here on bandcamp.… Continued →

Death Therapy now have a video to accompany “It’s OK,” featuring some nice guest vocals from Matt Baird of Spoken. The song is taken from their sophomore album Voices, which is available on Solid State Records.… Continued →

Thousand Foot Krutch are releasing a special version of their album “The End Is Where We Begin” on deluxe double Vinyl. Pre-order the double vinyl right here. Read more about this vinyl pressing, below.… Continued →

So I was watching RadioU video channel yesterday and caught a video from this band – Wait For The Day. Apparently we covered them back in 2017 but then they slipped back under our radar. The band has been making solid music for the past few years and this latest video was posted 10 months ago. This song appears on the band’s latest release “The Sun Will Drown” which is available now. Give these guys a listen and you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Post-Hardcore with a certain metal influence.… Continued →

I got this great tip by a fan of IVM over on our facebook page so I thought I would share right here. Rocky Gray who has played in the bands Living Sacrifice, Soul Embraced, Evanescence, and We Are The Fallen (among many others), got interviewed by Movie Geek Feed and you can find out more here. They cover his love of horror and heavy music plus some other insight into this very talented fellow. [Thanks Eric S.]… Continued →

Dont ask how I came to find these guys, because the truth is, I still have no idea. Nevertheless there were certain things said if them that drew my interest and I was happy it did. AsFireFalls is a hard rock/techno/metal band from Boise, Idaho. The 4-piece is currently independent, but strike me as the type that could get snapped up by a fortunate label out there somewhere. So, look em up on Facebook, spotify, amazon, Instagram…whichever social media site we’re all clamoring off to these days and follow em.… Continued →

Last night I decided I would skip my regularly scheduled Song of the Day post in favor of a monthly recap post. As it turns out though rock is far from dead and my recap post end up being entirely rock and metal releases. Ain’t nothing wrong with that right!? The month started off a pair of new singles from Sweden. After 8 years of silence, Blindside returned with a new song titled “Gravedigger” and Narnia dropped their second single off their upcoming album From Darkness to Light due out August 2nd.… Continued →

Demon Hunter has released a music video for “The Negative,” one of their singles from War. Directed by Oleg Masnyy, the artistic and constantly-shifting visuals accentuate the introspective lyrics very well. War is available now on Solid State Records.… Continued →

Convictions has dropped a new song today called “Hurricanes”. The band has released the song independently after having fulfilled their contract with InVogue Records. Think they’ll sign with another label? Stay independent? Time will tell! Check them out on tour now with Oh, Sleeper, Famous Last Words, and Empty and check out their new song below!… Continued →