A week before the releases of "The Ides of March," his second solo album, Myles Kennedy has unveiled the ballad "Love Rain Down." The song showcases the softer side of the upcoming album. The genesis of the track has been around for years and is reminiscent of what fans and critics were drawn to on... Continue Reading →
Swedish heavy rock band Lucifer is set to release its rendition of the Northern Soul heartbreak classic “Gone with the Wind Is My Love” by Rita and the Tiaras, which includes a special duet collaboration between Johanna Platow Andersson of Lucifer and Elin Larsson of Blues Pills. The song will be released June 4, 2021, on 7-inch vinyl and is available for... Continue Reading →
Tommy Clufetos’s resume is as impressive as that of any rock drummer working today—or maybe ever. His skills have landed him gigs with legends such as Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie and Ted Nugent. And even though we’re still in a pandemic, that hasn’t stopped Tommy’s productivity. Earlier in 2021, he joined... Continue Reading →
Andrew W.K. will release "God Is Partying," his fifth full-length studio album, on Sept. 10, 2021, via Napalm Records. A video for the record's new single, "I'm in Heaven," can be seen below. The album features Andrew W.K. performing all the album’s instruments, in addition to co-producing the album with his longtime recording partner, Grammy... Continue Reading →
Nonpoint has released "Ruthless," the title track of its upcoming EP to all digital outlets through its newly launched label, 361 Degrees Records LLC. The song was this year's featured track on AEW's "Blood and Guts" on TNT. “'Ruthless' is more than just a song. It’s a story with attitude and purpose," vocalist Elias Soriano... Continue Reading →
Monarch—featuring former Red Sun Rising guitarist Ryan Williams, the former Wilson rhythm section of James Lascu (bass) and Matt Puhy (drums), and vocalist Sebastian Duke—will release its debut single, "The Fray," on May 28, 2021. The seeds for Monarch were planted in 2015 when Red Sun Rising and Wilson were on tour with Nothing More. Though they were already... Continue Reading →
Review by Greg Maki What do you do when a pandemic hits in the middle of an album cycle and wipes out all touring plans for the foreseeable future? If you’re Myles Kennedy, best known as the singer of Alter Bridge and for Slash and the Conspirators, you write and record a new record. “The... Continue Reading →
Canadian alt-metal/heavy rock crossover act Sumo Cyco has released a video for its latest single, "Bad News," from its upcoming album "Initiation" (May 7, 2021, Napalm Records; read Live Metal's review). "I'm sure many people can relate to feeling like everyday is 'Bad News' over and over again," singer Skye "Sever" Sweetnam said. "There was a... Continue Reading →
Black Label Society has premiered a music video for "House of Doom," the latest in a new series of videos from the "None More Black" box set, available now via Entertainment One (eOne). "House of Doom” is a ballad reworking by Zakk Wylde and company of the original track taken from the BLS album "Hangover Music... Continue Reading →
Review by Greg Maki With recent years seeing a resurgence in nu metal, it’s no surprise that one of the most successful bands of that late-’90s/early-2000s era has re-emerged, as well. It’s easy now to overlook just how massive Staind was, given its inactivity for the majority of the past decade. Hitting at the tail-end... Continue Reading →
