More than a quarter century after forming, Sevendust is as strong as ever. With all five original members still on board, the band is gearing up to release its 13th studio album, “Blood & Stone,” on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, via Rise Records. The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has placed any touring plans on hold at... Continue Reading →
Halestorm's "Live in Philly 2010" will receive its first worldwide vinyl release, 10 years after the original album was recorded in the band's home state. It is available for pre-order here. Each month, Run Out Groove allows fans to vote on the label's next high-quality vinyl pressing, chosen from selections of unreleased material, reissues of out-of-print titles, titles... Continue Reading →
O.C. metalcore mainstay Atreyu has shared the video for the new song "Save Us," which was produced by John Feldmann. "'Save Us' is not only a reflection of where we are musically, but also a mirror to the world in this ominous moment in time," the band said. "We chose to pair the powerful message with one of the... Continue Reading →
Volbeat will release "Rewind, Replay, Rebound: Live in Deutschland," available digitally worldwide on Nov. 27, 2020, via Republic Records. The 27-track set features songs recorded during the sold-out German leg of last year’s Rewind, Replay, Rebound World Tour, along with two additional tracks recorded earlier on the tour. The album marks the first official live recordings of 11 songs... Continue Reading →
Alice Cooper is gearing up for the 2020 presidential election in the only way he knows how—by running for president, something he has done satirically every four years since releasing the song "Elected" in 1972. This year, he has released a new "campaign" video for the classic track. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQAkjdrgo7M&feature=youtu.be The video takes a lighthearted look at the process and... Continue Reading →
Ukrainian metal band Jinjer has kept busy during the pandemic and now has released a new video for "The Prophecy," the sixth single from its latest album, 2019's "Macro." The band also plans to make videos for the remaining three songs on the record. Bassist Eugene Abdukhanov said: "When we wrote 'The Prophecy' in 2019, little did... Continue Reading →
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of its album “Scumdogs of the Universe,” Gwar will present the “Scumdogs XXX Live” livestream concert event on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020. A pre-show will kick off the event at 6 p.m. EST. The livestream performance will start at 8 p.m. Tickets and VIP packages can be purchased at gwar.net. The show will... Continue Reading →
Black Stone Cherry has announced a livestream event that will broadcast on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, timed to the album release date of the band’s new studio record, "The Human Condition." Titled “Live from the Sky,” the event will be staged at SkyPac in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The show is The band will perform repertoire... Continue Reading →
Brkn Love, the brainchild of Toronto native Justin Benlolo, released its self-titled debut album earlier this year via Spinefarm Records (Live Metal review). On Nov. 19, 2020, the band will release a deluxe edition of the record, featuring four newly recorded tracks, including a cover of Bishop Briggs' "River." "I heard 'River' on L.A.'s KROQ years ago... Continue Reading →
Volbeat has announced a Record Store Day Black Friday release, "Hokus Bonus," a vinyl-only compilation of bonus tracks from special and international editions of the band’s previous albums. Limited to 3,000 copies, the LP features new cover art from longtime Volbeat illustrator Karsten Sand and will be pressed on “Magician’s Smoke” colored vinyl. "Hokus Bonus" brings several songs, such... Continue Reading →
