Legendary drummer Vinnie Paul, formerly of Pantera and Damageplan, and with Hellyeah since 2006, died Friday, June 22, 2018, at the age of 54. From the Pantera Facebook page: "Vincent Paul Abbott aka Vinnie Paul has passed away. Paul is best known for his work as the drummer in the bands Pantera and Hellyeah. No... Continue Reading →
Nonpoint has released two songs—"Chaos and Earthquakes" and "Dodge Your Destiny"—from its upcoming album, "X" (pronounced "ten"), due out Aug. 24 via Spinefarm Records. Listen to the new tracks below. "X" is available for pre-order here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJQHauFqfjU "Ten—I can already tell is going to become a flagship record for us," said singer Elias Soriano. "Watching people's reactions when we... Continue Reading →
Three years since its previous full-length release, Wilson will return with a new album of original material. "Tasty Nasty" is scheduled for worldwide release on Aug. 24 via Red Music. Produced by the band alongside Scott “The Ninja” Stevens, "Tasty Nasty" is available for pre-order here: https://red.lnk.to/LikeABaller. The band comprising Chad Nicefield (vocals), Jason Spencer (lead guitars), Kyle Landry (rhythm guitars),... Continue Reading →
Without question, the breakout metal band of the first half of 2018 is Bad Wolves, with their cover of the Cranberries’ classic “Zombie” rocketing into the mainstream. Despite outward appearances, the success has not come overnight. All the band members—vocalist Tommy Vext (Divine Heresy, Snot, Westfield Massacre), guitarists Doc Coyle (God Forbid) and Chris Cain... Continue Reading →
Kobra and the Lotus has released the official music video for the song "Velvet Roses". Check it out below. The track is taken from the second part of the band's opus magnum, which was released one year after the successful arrival of rock juggernaut "Prevail I." Released April 27 through Napalm Records, "Prevail II" is the... Continue Reading →
Maximum violence has been Jungle Rot‘s battle-cry since their inception and it’s proven again on "Fearmonger," the lead track from their tenth and most vicious album to date, the self-titled "Jungle Rot," set for release on July 20, 2018. “Expect a beatdown if you aren’t prepared,” promises bassist James Genenz. As the album hits shelves,... Continue Reading →
This was THE album for rock and metal fans for the summer of 2000. I had just moved into my very own apartment for the first time and "White Pony" became the soundtrack of this time in my life. From the mega-hit "Change (In the House of Flies)" to "Digital Bath" and the rap rocker... Continue Reading →
After taking the world of rock music by storm with last year's surprise hit "Amber Galactic," which was nominated for a Swedish Grammy and accompanied by a European tour that left fans speechless, Swedish classic/progressive rock super group The Night Flight Orchestra are set to release their impatiently awaited next album, "Sometimes The World Ain't... Continue Reading →
Tuesday, June 19, at a sold-out Gramercy Theatre in New York City, Bad Wolves presented a $250,000 check to Dolores O' Riordan's family onstage prior to a performance of "Zombie." O'Riordan's two sons, Donny Jr. and Taylor Burton, alongside their father, Don Burton, were presented with the gift in an emotional moment. The checkalso was accepted on... Continue Reading →
