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Due to restrictions being eased across WA as of the 6th of June, Perth Grunge Rockers ELECTRIC STATE, have pulled some of the best hard rock bands of Perth to throw a 100 patron […]
San Diego, California-based metal outfit CARNIFEX are proud to release their new single “Cursed (Isolation mix)” which was written during their downtime from the Covid-19 pandemic. CARNIFEX comments, “Despite the chaos in the world CARNIFEX have […]
It wasn’t always multi-platinum sales and stadium gigs for Dokken. There was a first-phase and there were early days, and it is those bold first steps to stardom which are celebrated comprehensively on Dokken’s The […]
Today, blues icon Joe Bonamassa shares perhaps his most monumental rock soundscape to date, with the intricate ballad titled “When One Door Opens” on J&R Adventures. The track was co-written with long-time producer Kevin Shirley […]
UK-based thrashers ONSLAUGHT have unleashed the first single and lyric video, “Religiousuicide,” from the upcoming Generation Antichrist album, due out August 7 via AFM Records. “Me and the guys are so fucking psyched to […]
LAMB OF GOD has released “Routes”, the fourth single from their June 19 self-titled Nuclear Blast release, featuring a guest appearance from TESTAMENT vocalist Chuck Billy. A visualizer for the track is available for […]
In this unusual 2020, BLACK STAR RIDERS are back with a new single ‘Candidate For Heartbreak‘, released today via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The single is accompanied by a lyric video, available to watch below. […]
Heralded as “the most polarizing metal band since Limp Bizkit” by Revolver Magazine, EMMURE has always let the music do the talking, and they don’t plan on stopping. Today the band has announced that […]
The Pretenders have today revealed their brand-new single Didn’t Want To Be This Lonely and its accompanying video. The latest in an increasingly impressive series of videos featuring Hynde and made entirely during lockdown, the video was […]
New York based multi-instrumentalist Kellindo releases his new single ‘Summertime’ on Friday 29 May. ‘Summertime’ is Kellindo’s third single this year and hot on the heels of his other 2020 releases ‘Games’ & ‘Stars’. […]
One of the rock world’s biggest stars is set to appear on a brand new 2020 update of the timeless classic “Baby Blue.” Matthew Sweet, best known for his 1991 smash hit album and […]
American rock band, TRAPT, has released their patriotic lyric video for single “Make It Out Alive“. The band announced that they will release their new record titled SHADOW WORK on July 3rd via The […]
A true collector’s gem, Spread Eagle‘s 1990 self titled debut album turns 30 this Saturday, May 30. Songs like “Switchblade Serenade” and “Scratch Like A Cat” were frequently aired on MTVs “Headbanger’s Ball”, while […]
“Yes, this is an American classic rock anthem,” says Ron Keel. “But the message is global and timeless.” “Red White & Blue” is the first single from the new Ron Keel Band album “South […]
SEPULTURA welcome FAITH NO MORE’s Billy Gould to their SepulQuarta sessions, BURNING WITCHES announce livestream this Friday, PRISTINE release lyric video for “Lucid Dream”. This week, Brazilian heavyweight SEPULTURA welcome a […]
The Hoodoo Gurus will release their latest single – “Answered Prayers” – as a VERY limited edition 7″ on June 12. At the same time they will digitally release an expanded Deluxe Edition of their 2004 album Mach […]
Excellent news from AMARANTHE: The band just finished the studio recordings for their new masterpiece! The sixth studio album from the Swedish modern metal heroes will be out on August, 28th, as the band […]
HOOKERS & BLOW, the now legendary project formed by longtime Guns N’ Roses keyboardist Dizzy Reed and Quiet Riot guitarist Alex Grossi, hit the studio to record a covers album that will be released later this year via Golden Robot Records. The first […]
HARDLINE MEDIA proudly presents, a deadly double, crossover thrash bill… DRI & HIRAX in Australia!!! Hardline are pleased to announce the return of DRI, and welcome, for their first time in Australia – HIRAX!!! […]
Parkway Drive have rescheduled their upcoming Australian Tour. The Viva The Underdogs Australian Revolution Tour, originally scheduled for June 2020, will now take place in July 2021 with special guests Hatebreed and Every Time […]
Metal icons SOULFLY are proud to announce and release their Live Ritual NYC MMXIX digital EP. In celebration, the band has offered the fans a live video for the track “The Summoning” which can […]
Dion releases his fifth single ‘Can’t Start Over Again’ with Jeff Beck today. The single is taken from his upcoming album ‘Blues With Friends’ released on Friday 5th June via Keeping The Blues Alive […]
Today, Norway’s avantgarde metal heroes ENSLAVED release their new single “Homebound” from the upcoming record “Utgard“, that will be released in fall 2020. ENSLAVED will be releasing the new single on a Limited Edition […]
The 69 Eyes released their apocalyptically titled new album “West End” last fall and started their all year lasting 30th anniversary world tour. Now they are celebrating their three decades by streaming a live […]
Respected standard bearers for 21st century metal, DEVILDRIVER have spent almost the last two decades pursuing a course of uncompromising artistry and nonsense-free dedication to the road. Led by the prolific Dez Fafara, the Californian crew have […]
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