Fast food-themed parody metal band Mac Sabbath will release its first book, "Drive Thru Metal," in fall 2021. The four band members will take readers on a journey through a dystopian fast-food world polluted by its own waste in a hybrid pop-up book. “What’s that? A pop-up book is not what you were expecting? Well... Continue Reading →
Myles Kennedy has released a music video for "Get Along," an animated short film based on an idea created by Kennedy and brought to life by director/animator Ollie Jones. The song is the opener of Kennedy's upcoming second solo album, "The Ides of March" (May 14, Napalm Records). Animators Jake Lava and Sam Clark worked... Continue Reading →
Gojira has released the new track "Into the Storm," the fourth song the French metal band has shared from its upcoming album "Fortitude" (April 30, Roadrunner Records). "Into the Storm" is available on all streaming platforms, and its accompanying visualizer can be seen below. "Fortitude" is available for pre-order here. “This song is infused with... Continue Reading →
Union, the late-'90s band featuring former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick and ex-Motley Crue singer John Corabi, is teaming with Lindsley Records and Blackbird Entertainment to license its two studio albums to eOne Music for release on 180 gram remastered vinyl in 2021. According to the band's post on social media, there will be multiple... Continue Reading →
Light the Torch—vocalist Howard Jones (Killswitch Engage), guitarist Francesco Artusato (All Shall Perish) and bassist Ryan Wombacher (Bleeding Through)—will release its second album, "You Will Be the Death of Me," on June 25, 2021, via Nuclear Blast. Pre-order it here. The band also has dropped the video for the first track, "Wilting in the Light," which was directed by Ramon Boutviseth in Los Angeles. Watch the... Continue Reading →
Black Veil Brides will release their sixth studio album, "The Phantom Tomorrow," on June 4, 2021, via Sumerian Records. The record is a concept album based on a story idea by vocalist Andy Biersack, and its 12 songs include the current hit single "Scarlet Cross." The cover artwork was created by Eliran Kantor, who is known for... Continue Reading →
Hookers & Blow, the project formed by longtime Guns N' Roses keyboardist Dizzy Reed and Quiet Riot guitarist Alex Grossi, have completed recording the band's upcoming covers album set for a 2021 release via Golden Robot Records. The band also has announced a string of shows in Texas set to kick off on May 19, 2021, at Come And Take... Continue Reading →
German metal band Venues has released the NSFW video for its new single, "Shifting Colors." Watch it below. In close cooperation with videographer Marius Milinski, the story that began in the NSFW video for the first single "Rite of Passage" continues here. The song will appear on Venues' new album "Solace," out Aug. 27, 2021, via Arising Empire. Pre-order "Solace" here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RSvRsp2YGU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiPFQNDrGRs From... Continue Reading →
Anthrax has joined up with Record Store Day to release a limited-edition, custom Anthrax mini-turntable and a four, three-inch vinyl disc bundle (sold separately). For the vinyl discs, the band reached back into its rich catalogue for four favorites: "Madhouse," "I Am the Law," "Got the Time" and "Discharge." Taking inspiration from the 3-inch turntable... Continue Reading →
Canadian alt-metal/heavy rock crossover band Sumo Cyco has released the new single/video "Vertigo" from its upcoming album "Initiation" (May 7, 2021, Napalm Records). Watch the video below and pre-order the album here. "'Vertigo' was written pre-pandemic, but it’s crazy how we have been living through some of the most disorienting times in our lives," vocalist... Continue Reading →
