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 →
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 →
Bodom After Midnight signs with Napalm Records
Bodom After Midnight, featuring former members of Children of Bodom, has signed an official worldwide (excluding Japan) contract with Napalm Records. The band—(Alexi Laiho, vocals/guitar; Daniel Freyberg, guitar; Mitja Toivonen, bass; and Waltteri Väyrynen, drums)—released the following statement: "We are far beyond thrilled to start working with Napalm Records. We feel that they can provide the best... Continue Reading →
Ad Infinitum releases video for acoustic version of ‘Demons’
Symphonic metal band Ad Infinitum has released a music video for "Demons" from "Chapter I Revisited," an acoustic version of its debut album, "Chapter I: Monarchy." "Chapter I Revisited" will be released digitally on Dec. 4, 2020, via Napalm Records. “Look what the advent calendar offers you today!" the band said. "We are happy and... Continue Reading →
Alter Bridge releases ‘Last Rites’ lyric video
Alter Bridge has released a lyric video for its new song “Last Rites” from the upcoming EP "Walk the Sky 2.0." The video uses a dark and mystical aesthetic with a fortune teller making a prediction based on the song’s lyrics. The song was born from an idea that band members Myles Kennedy, Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall... Continue Reading →
Ad Infinitum to release acoustic version of debut album
New symphonic metal band Ad Infinitum will release "Chapter I Revisited," an acoustic version of its debut album "Chapter I: Monarchy," digitally on Dec. 4, 2020, via Napalm Records. “2020 has been, and still is, challenging for everyone," the band said. "The band had to find other ways than touring to connect with our fans... Continue Reading →
Jinjer releases video for ‘The Prophecy’
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 →
Jinjer releases live video for ‘Sit Stay Roll Over’
Ukrainian metal band Jinjer has released a live video for "Sit Stay Roll Over" from its sold-out Melbourne, Australia, performance on March 5, 2020. The track comes off the band's upcoming live album, "Alive in Melbourne," which will be released Nov. 20, 2020, via Napalm Records. The band said: "For some, 'Sit Stay Roll Over' was the so-called ignition point where lots of fans... Continue Reading →
DevilDriver releases ‘Wishing’ music video
DevilDriver has unveiled the music video for "Wishing," the latest single from its upcoming release, "Dealing with Demons I," the first part of a double album. The record will be released Oct. 2, 2020, via Napalm Records. As "Dealing with Demons I" explores the purging of a different demon per track, "Wishing" illustrates the theme of loss--more specifically, wishing a loved... Continue Reading →
Jinjer to release ‘Alive in Melbourne’ live album
Ukrainian metal band Jinjer will release the live album "Alive in Melbourne," a recording of one of the last metal shows played on the planet before the global COVID-19 lockdown, on Nov. 20, 2020, via Napalm Records. The sold-out show was recorded on March 5, 2020, in Melbourne, Australia. The album features artwork by Jinjer... Continue Reading →