Canadian extreme metal band The Agonist will release a new EP, "Days Before the World Wept," on Oct. 15, 2021, via Napalm Records. Pre-order the EP here. Inspired by real life experiences, "Days Before the World Wept" explores a grim, conceptual tale of greed, gluttony, confusion, pain, redemption and hope. A first taste of the new music... Continue Reading →
With his solo band starting its first tour in over 30 months this September, Myles Kennedy has released another music video from his sophomore release "The Ides of March." The video for “A Thousand Words” finds Kennedy reconnecting with director Stefano Bertelli (Alter Bridge’s “Native Son”/Myles Kennedy’s “In Stride” video) for another animated clip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuTksmMWhoo Kennedy launched "The Ides... Continue Reading →
Vocalist Vinnie Dombroski (Sponge), guitarist Drew Fortier, bassist David Ellefson (Megadeth) and drummer Mike Heller (Fear Factory, Raven) have come together as The Lucid and have released "Maggot Wind," the first single from their self-titled debut album (Oct. 15, 2021, SpoilerHead Records). Pre-order the album here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9GGqHgwwP8 The album was produced by Mike Heller and mixed/mastered by Lasse Lammert. Track listing: Maggot WindDeaths... Continue Reading →
With Louder Than Life less than a month away, set for Sept. 23 to 26, 2021, at Highland Festival Grounds at KY Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky, festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents has announced lineup changes and the full band schedule, along with additional onsite entertainment, the bourbon lineup and food offerings. The sixth edition... Continue Reading →
LIVE PHOTOS: Black Stone Cherry, Pop Evil, Tommy Vext, Zero 9:36, Like Machines, Lansdowne-----Review by Greg Maki-----For better or worse, live music is back. At my first show in about 21 months, at a converted farm in middle-of-nowhere, West Virginia, you would have had no idea that the COVID-19 pandemic still is in full swing... Continue Reading →
Born and raised amid the rich musical history of Seattle, Washington, Ayron Jones has been one of rock music’s biggest success stories of 2021. His debut solo album, “Child of the State” (he previously issued two independent releases with his band Ayron Jones and the Way), spawned the hit single “Mercy,” which spent a month... Continue Reading →
Photos by Greg Maki
Photos by Greg Maki
Photos by Greg Maki
Photos by Greg Maki
