The last two months have been a time for many to learn new skills or revisit hobbies left behind in a busy world. Metallica frontman James Hetfield has done a little of both. A […]
Embracing both fresh sonics and the visceral power of their roots, Biffy Clyro’s recent tracks “Instant History” and “End Of” have delivered a tantalising taster of what to expect from their ambitiously eclectic new […]
One of Australia’s most prominent up and coming acts, Glass Ocean have released their brand new single, Voyage. The track comes from their debut album, The Remnants of Losing Yourself in Someone Else which will be released on on […]
Sunday the 14th June, will mark the 25th anniversary of the passing of the late, lamented musician Rory Gallagher. With the current lockdown restrictions, understandably, events have had to be curtailed for the occasion; […]
San Diego, California based thrash/punk crossover unit Latex Grenade have released the video for the title track of their 2018 album, The Cage. With the current situation in the USA, the songs lyrical themes […]
Texas metal quintet POWER TRIP surprises fans this week with a new release, issuing a crushing new live album. Live In Seattle 05.28.18 was issued overnight through Dark Operative and is now streaming in […]
A veritable “who’s who” of the rock and alt rock scene have united to record one of the most iconic songs of our generation. As part of Nick Coyle (guitarist for Cold and singer […]
STONED JESUS’ electrifying re-release of First Communion on CD and vinyl (incl. new bonus track)! In celebration of the 10th anniversary of their trailblazing debut album, stoner prog visionaries STONED JESUS are turning back […]
The wait is almost over! BPMD – featuring heavy metal icons Bobby Blitz (Overkill) on vocals, drummer Mike Portnoy (The Winery Dogs, Sons of Apollo), bassist Mark Menghi (Metal Allegiance) and guitarist Phil Demmel (Vio-lence, ex-Machine […]
June 20 will mark the release of a special DEEP PURPLE EP that will exclusively be available via indie retailers. The limited 10” vinyl is not only the first physical format release from the band’s upcoming album […]
Australia’s ever-growing heavy metal world welcomes a new label to the scene – Octane Records. Embracing all things heavy, Octane Records is spearheaded by music promoter Bailey Graham and PR veteran Chris Maric, who together bring a […]
After six years, two EPs, one single and a commanding presence in the Melbourne live music scene, 2020 sees the debut album release from Alt-Metal 5-piece, Figures! The album announcement also welcomes the drop […]
Driven by growling guitars and vocals to match, the new single from Wellington-based artist Voodoo Bloo – ‘MMA’ – proves a hectic introduction to this young talent. The moniker of songwriter and musician Rory […]
To celebrate what would have been the start of one of the most highly anticipated tours of the year, showcasing four of the world’s very best metal bands, The Metal Tour Of The Year will […]
Long running Melbourne metallers, Alarum have just released, Thoughts To Measure, the second single from their long awaited new album, Circle’s End due out June 19 on the Dinner For Wolves label. Watch the new video […]
‘Watery Grave’ is the latest single from The Jailbirds, (the first to be lifted from their forthcoming EP), out now through Golden Robot Records. Showing the band in fine form, with chunky and earthy riffs, […]
PHIL X needs no introduction, having been an integral full-time member of Bon Jovi since 2016, after also filling in for Richie Sambora on the 2011, 2013 and 2015 Bon Jovi tours. Now he is back with his band THE DRILLS and […]
Caligula’s Horse, hailing from Brisbane, a leading light in contemporary progressive metal worldwide, released their fifth studio album, Rise Radiant, recently. Produced by the group’s Sam Vallen, and mixed by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Devin Townsend Project, […]
A staple on the Monsters Of Rock Cruise, ACK! An All Star Tribute To Ace Frehley is set to take the stage live on Friday June, 19th on the Monsters Of Rock Cruise live […]
Top-charting heavy rock / metal machine MUSHROOMHEAD recently made their prodigious return with the announcement of their upcoming full-length oeuvre, A Wonderful Life – the eighth release of their benchmark career – scheduled for release on June […]
“Expect delicious spadefuls of Heart, Led Zeppelin and Janis Joplin with this gnarly blues rock number from Wisconsin rockers Bourbon House. Spearheaded by smoky-yet-strident siren Lacey Crowe, it’s the kind of music that doesn’t […]
An audio edition of Megaforce Records founder Jon Zazula’s acclaimed autobiography, Heavy Tales: The Metal. The Music. The Madness. As Lived by Jon Zazula, read by the author himself and featuring more than two […]
Back in February, Canada’s Anvil released a new album “Legal At Last” celebrating the legalization of recreational cannabis use in the country. To support this album, the heavy metallers had a very thorough tour […]
Five Finger Death Punch has released the second official video from their new album, F8 for the track “A Little Bit Off” which is now Top 5 at Active Rock radio. The video was shot […]
To climb the Healing-mountain is a journey for the mind and spirit as much as the feet and body. Anything of true value, comes at a true cost. When circumstances forced Wardruna to postpone […]
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