Review by Greg Maki-----After years of development at various studios, Netflix finally has brought a film adaptation of Mötley Crüe’s 2001 autobiography, “The Dirt” (co-written by Neil Strauss), to the screen. And much like last year’s Queen biopic, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” it’s just sort of OK. Unlike that Oscar-winning film, “The Dirt,” directed by “Jackass” co-creator... Continue Reading →
Legendary Bay Area thrash metal band Death Angel will release its long-awaited ninth full-length album, "Humanicide," on May 31 with Nuclear Blast Records. The band has unveiled the artwork, track listing and the record’s first single, the title track, via visualizer. The new record will be preceded by Death Angel’s U.S. tour with Overkill and Act of Defiance. On... Continue Reading →
Ukrainian metal band Jinjer has released the fourth video single, "Teacher, Teacher!," from its five-track EP, "Micro," released in January via Napalm Records. Filmed in various concert venues throughout Europe on its last tour with Amorphis and Soilwork, “Teacher, Teacher!” is a portrayal of Jinjer's energetic live show mixed over its progressive groove metal sound.... Continue Reading →
Leading up to the March 22 release of "The Dirt" on Netflix, Live Metal is taking a look back at each of Mötley Crüe's studio albums.-----Review by Greg Maki-----The early years of the 21st century were an eventful time for Mötley Crüe. The album intended to be its return to form, “New Tattoo” (2000), and... Continue Reading →
Leading up to the March 22 release of "The Dirt" on Netflix, Live Metal is taking a look back at each of Mötley Crüe's studio albums.-----Review by Greg Maki-----At first listen, Mötley Crüe’s “New Tattoo,” its eighth studio album, feels like an underwhelming effort. You might find yourself wondering what Nikki Sixx was thinking when,... Continue Reading →
On May 3, Amon Amarth will release its 11th full-length, "Berserker", via Metal Blade Records (North America)/Sony Music (International). For a preview of the album, the video for the first single, "Raven's Flight", can be viewed below. Directed by Roboshobo, "Raven's Flight" will be the first of a trilogy of music videos from "Berserker," each... Continue Reading →
Weezer's string of "colorful" albums had hits and misses but all together eventually propelled them from MTV darlings to pop-rock cult status to where they are now 25 years later: bonified arena rock headliners.
Leading up to the March 22 release of "The Dirt" on Netflix, Live Metal is taking a look back at each of Mötley Crüe's studio albums.-----Review by Greg Maki-----Mötley Crüe had made an album with new frontman John Corabi—self-titled, released in 1994—that moved the band in a darker, less frivolous direction that fit a time... Continue Reading →
Original art exhibitions, enhanced onsite experiences and expanded food and beverage offerings have been revealed for the first-ever Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, set for Friday, May 17, Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, The festival, produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, will include performances from Foo Fighters, System of a... Continue Reading →
