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 →
Megadeth and Lamb of God have announced the rescheduled run of the "Metal Tour of the Year," also featuring Trivium and In Flames. Tickets for the tour, which will start Aug. 20, 2021, in Austin, Texas, will go on sale at 10 a.m. local time at LiveNation.com. Megadeth, fueled by Dave Mustaine’s return to the stage... Continue Reading →
Review by Greg Maki It’s easy—for critics and fans alike—to use genres and subgenres to classify recording artists. It’s a form of shorthand that we all (or most) have agreed upon, a way to sum up a band’s sound in just a few words. It can be helpful, especially for a new act seeking its... Continue Reading →
Gojira has announced a fall U.S. headline tour with support from Knocked Loose and Alien Weaponry, kicking off Oct. 11, 2021, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and continuing through Oct. 29 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pre-sale tickets for the tour will be available starting at 10 a.m. local time Tueday, May 4, with the general on-sale... Continue Reading →
