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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Beartooth has announced its U.S. headline "Below" Tour taking place this summer. The run will kick off Aug. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas and wind through the country before wrapping in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Sept. 25. All confirmed dates are below, including several festivals at which the band will appear. Tickets go on sale... Continue Reading →
The Dead Daisies have announced a series of "Get Out of the House" U.S. tour dates, starting in late June 2021. The shows will be the band's first with its new lineup consisting of vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Country Communion), lead guitarist Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake, Dio), guitarist David Lowy (Mink, Red Pheonix) and... Continue Reading →
Crobot has released a music video for its new song "Kiss It Goodbye," featuring Howard Jones (Light the Torch, ex-Killswitch Engage). The track is from the band's upcoming EP "Rat Child" (June 18, 2021, Mascot Records). Singer Brandon Yeagley said: “‘Kiss It Goodbye’ is a complete full-circle moment for us. We’ve idolized Howard Jones’ ability to... Continue Reading →
