Bullet for My Valentine has released "Parasite," the second single from its recently announced self-titled album, due Oct. 22, 2021, via Spinefarm/Search & Destroy. "For 'Parasite,' we just wanted to let the song rip," video director Fiona Garden said. "The intensity and fury of the track tears along, pure performance and vitality. Along the way, in a world defined by blinding... Continue Reading →
Legendary metal vocalist Dee Snider, who will release his fifth solo album, "Leave Scar," on July 30, 2021, via Napalm Records, will present a streaming concert on July 29. The concert stream features a special concert from Snider performing live in New York on June 12. Tickets for the stream are available at www.metaldepartment.tv. All ticket-buyers... Continue Reading →
NOLA sludge masters Crowbar will return to the stage in November 2021 supporting Municipal Waste. The 10-date US journey will commence Nov. 13 in Indianapolis, Indiana, and come to a close Nov. 23 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Additional support will be provided by Skeletal Remains and Dead Heat. Crowbar said: “We are so excited to... Continue Reading →
Black Label Society has announced five additional dates on the "Doom Trooping Over North America" tour taking place later in 2021. Last month, the band initially announced more than 40 dates spanning coast to coast this fall and will wrap up the tour at the end of December with Armored Saint and Prong. Tickets for the five... Continue Reading →
Nonpoint has announced tour dates for September and October 2021. “We’re coming out of the pandemic swinging!" frontman Elias Soriano said. "The bands and the shows will leave fans talking for weeks.. Production is new, show is BRAND NEW, deep cuts from our catalog and our most Ruthless Setlist ever. ITS ABOUT TO EXPLODE, Part 1... Continue Reading →
German modern metal outfit Venues has shared the NSFW video for its latest single, "Whydah Gally," from its forthcoming album "Solace," out Aug. 27, 2021, via Arising Empire. Pre-orders for the album, including limited colored vinyl, are available here. In cooperation with videographer Marius Milinski, the story that began in videos for previous singles "Rite of Passage," "Shifting Colors," "Uncaged Birds" and "Mountains" continues. Vocalist Robin said: "'Whydah Gally' was... Continue Reading →
Tremonti, the band led by Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti, has released a music video for "If Not for You," the first single from its upcoming fifth album, "Marching in Time." The new record is scheduled for a Sept. 24, 2021, release via Napalm Records. Fans who pre-order the album digitally will receive the new... Continue Reading →
More and more, festivals are becoming the driving force for touring rock and metal bands. While obviously there were none in 2020, festivals are returning in force in 2021, mostly in late summer and early fall. Headliners and co-headliners include such heavy hitters as Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, Slipknot, Rob Zombie, the original Misfits, Korn,... Continue Reading →
Vans and Metallica are coming together to honor the 30th anniversary of the band’s all-time best-selling "Black Album" with a limited-edition Sk8-Hi and Classic Slip-On. The Vans x Metallica footwear assortment features artwork inspired by Metallica and designed by Metallica artist Pushead, and will be sold exclusively via Vans Family at 9 p.m. July 25, 2021, and on Metallica.com at... Continue Reading →
More and more, festivals are becoming the driving force for touring rock and metal bands. While obviously there were none in 2020, festivals are returning in force in 2021, mostly in late summer and early fall. Headliners and co-headliners include such heavy hitters as Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, Slipknot, Rob Zombie, the original Misfits, Korn,... Continue Reading →
