Trivium’s Matt Heafy releases first single from Ibaraki project, featuring Ihsahn of Emperor

Trivium singer/guitarist Matthew Kiichi Heafy has released the first single from his Ibaraki project. "Tamashii No Houkai" features special guest Ihsahn of Emperor. Watch the video below. "'Tamashii No Houkai' means 'the breaking of the soul' or 'soul collapse," Heafy said. "It's a Japanese term that didn't exist before, but one we forged to reflect the song's meaning." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLbzLG5p9Vs Kiichi, who...

Stabbing Westward releases single ‘Ghost’ from upcoming album ‘Chasing Ghosts’

Stabbing Westward has released the new single "Ghost" from its upcoming album "Chasing Ghosts" (March 18, 2022, COP International), its first new record in 21 years. Hear “Ghost” below and purchase the limited-edition single release here. Pre-order "Chasing Ghosts" here. Fans who buy the physical or digital edition of the single will be gifted with several additional...

Clutch to tour with The Sword, EyeHateGod, more

Clutch will hit the road starting in March 2022 on a North American tour split across two legs. The first leg will feature special guests EyeHateGod and TigerCub, while the second leg will feature The Sword and Nate Bergman. Tickets are on sale at ClutchOnTour.com. The first leg of the 38-date run will kick off March 16 in Birmingham, Alabama, and hit 17...

Hammerfall enlists King Diamond for new single ‘Venerate Me’

Swedish power metal band Hammerfall has released "Venerate Me," featuring a guest appearance by King Diamond, the second single from its upcoming 12th studio album, "Hammer of Dawn" (Feb. 25, 2022, Napalm Records; pre-order here). “The second single is here, and I’m very, very proud of it!" guitarist Oscar Dronjak said. "The music was written...

Ghost to release ‘Impera’ on March 11, new single out now

Ghost will release "Impera," its fifth full-length studio album, on March 11, 2022. The single and video "Call Me Little Sunshine" is available now. The new album is available for pre-order here in multiple configurations. "Impera" finds Ghost transported hundreds of years forward from the 14th century Europe Black Plague era of its previous album,...

Bad Omens drops new song ‘Like a Villain’

Bad Omens has released "Like a Villain," the latest track from its upcoming album, "The Death of Peace of Mind." The new record will be released on Feb. 25, 2022, via Sumerian Records; pre-order it here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYjSRW9Ye-8 "The Death of Peace of Mind" track listing: 1. CONCRETE JUNGLE2. Nowhere to Go3. Take Me First4. THE DEATH OF...

KISS announces new U.S. shows

KISS has announced a new slate of U.S. show dates for its final tour, "The End of the Road Tour." Produced by Live Nation, the four rescheduled show dates will kick off this May after having been postponed last year. All previously purchased tickets and VIP packages will be honored for the new dates. More...

Arch Enemy, Behemoth to team up for North American tour

This spring, Arch Enemy and Behemoth will return to the states to co-headline "The North American Siege 2022" tour. Set to kick off in April, the trek also will feature U.K. grindcore pioneers Napalm Death and heavy gothic rockers Unto Others as special guests. Behemoth frontman Nergal said: "To say that we are dying to return on the road would be an...

Static-X moves North American tour to 2023

Static-X has moved its "Rise of the Machine" North American tour, also featuring Fear Factory, Dope, Mushroomhead and Twiztid, to 2023. The tour, produced by Live Nation, is being rescheduled due to the current increase in the spread of COVID-19 and its continued effect on travel restrictions, public health, and fan safety. The 42-date trek now will kick...

Animals as Leaders announces ‘Parrhesia Tour’

Instrumental trio Animals as Leaders has announced "The Parrhesia Tour," which will hit 19 cities across the United States to accompany the band's upcoming album of the same name. This tour, produced by Live Nation, will feature two sets by the progressive metal outfit, one of which will feature the new album "Parrhesia" (out on March 25, 2022,...