Portland, Oregon, metal band Bewitcher has shared the new song "Satanic Magick Attack" from its upcoming third studio album, "Cursed Be Thy Kingdom." Century Media will released the record in CD, vinyl and digital formats on April 16, 2021. "The devil's rock 'n' roll is alive and well, its flames kept burning bright by its devoted... Continue Reading →
Of Mice & Men releases new song ‘Obsolete,’ EP coming Feb. 26
Of Mice & Men has signed with SharpTone Records and has released a new song and video titled "Obsolete." The song is from the band's new EP "Timeless," which will be released Feb. 26, 2021. The animated video was inspired by the cover artwork by Derek Hess. "There's an old idiom about what you're supposed to... Continue Reading →
Liquid Tension Experiment sets new album for March 26 release
Instrument supergroup Liquid Tension Experiment will release its new album, "LTE3," on March 26, 2021, via InsideOutMusic, 22 years after its last studio album. The band comprises Mike Portnoy (Transatlantic, Sons of Apollo), John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater) and Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel). “After over 20 years since the last... Continue Reading →
Bad Wolves parts ways with vocalist Tommy Vext
Bad Wolves has parted ways with vocalist Tommy Vext, according to a statement from the band. "It is true that Bad Wolves and vocalist Tommy Vext have parted ways," reads the statement from guitarist Doc Coyle, guitarist Chris Cain, drummer John Boecklin and bassist Kyle Konkiel. "The four of us plan to continue making music... Continue Reading →
Ex-Children of Bodom frontman Alexi Laiho dead at 41
Alexi Laiho, best known as the frontman of metal band Children of Bodom, died last week at his home in Helsinki, Finland. According to a press release, he had suffered from long-term health issues during his last years. He was 41 years old. Laiho and drummer Jaska Raatikainen founded Children of Bodom in 1993. Before... Continue Reading →
Falling for me: Greg’s top 10 of 2020
By Greg Maki-----You don’t need me to tell you 2020 has been a year unlike any other we have experienced. With virtually no concerts except virtual concerts since mid-March, the music industry is reeling, and no one knows when—or even if—we will see a return to “normal.” Artists continued to create and release records, however,... Continue Reading →
Cane Hill shares ‘Kill Me’ video
New Orleans band Cane Hill has dropped the video for a new song titled "Kill Me." "I think if this year has taught me anything, it's that this dreadful voice of negativity in my head is loudest when my life is quiet," vocalist Elijah Witt said. "Just like everyone else, my mental health has taken a steep decline this year,... Continue Reading →
Jinjer releases ‘Home Back’ music video
Ukrainian metal band Jinjer has released a music video for "Home Back," the seventh single from its 2019 album "Macro." The video an audiovisual statement against war and a personal topic for each band member. Because of where Jinjer originally come from, the Donetsk region of Ukraine, its members are no strangers to upheaval and the suffering caused... Continue Reading →
Instrumental supergroup Liquid Tension Experiment to release third album in spring 2021
Instrumental supergroup Liquid Tension Experiment has signed with InsideOutMusic for the release of its third album, set for a spring 2021 release. Featuring Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, Transatlantic, Sons of Apollo), John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater) and Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel), it will come 22 years after the band's last... Continue Reading →
Infected Rain enters studio
Moldovan metal band Infected Rain has entered the studio to record its fifth full-length album. "Working on the new album is like a breath of fresh air for us!" vocalist Lena Scissorhands said. "We needed this like never before! So much to say, so much to talk about ... This challenging year gave us a lot... Continue Reading →