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Gangstagrass Release Anthemic Single 'Up High Do or Die'
by Josh Sharpe - April 12, 2024 Gangstagrass — trailblazers in a distinct musical genre of their own design — unveil “Up High Do or Die,” the third single off their forthcoming album, The Blackest Thing on the Menu. Scheduled for release on June 14, the release marks the band’s seventh full-length album. Listen to the new song her... 
GANGSTAGRASS Drop New Single From New Album
by Michael Major - March 01, 2024 Discover the latest news from GANGSTAGRASS as they announce their new album and release their sophomore single. The Blackest Thing on the Menu marks the band's seventh full-length album, and embodies the zest and flavor that Gangstagrass infuses into the realms of bluegrass and hip-hop as they delve... 
Zach Bryan, Dave Matthews Band, Tyler Childers, Neil Young Top All-Star Music Lineup For Bourbon & Beyond
by Michael Major - January 24, 2024 The lineup includes Zach Bryan and Cody Jinks on Saturday, and Tyler Childers and My Morning Jacket on Sunday, along with Matchbox Twenty, The National, Whiskey Myers, Black Pumas, The War On Drugs, The Beach Boys, Mt. Joy, Fleet Foxes, Young the Giant, Maren Morris, The Head and the Heart, Melissa ... 
Metal Hall Of Fame Inductees 2024 Include Eddie Trunk, Mick Mars, Sebastian Bach & More
by Michael Major - January 10, 2024 The 7th Annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala is set to rock Anaheim with performances from Kings of Thrash, David Ellefson, Chris Poland, and more. Performances just added to the Gala include: Kings of Thrash (featuring David Ellefson, Chris Poland, Jeff Young, Chaz Leon, Fred Aching), Held Hostage, Decon... 
POISON RUIN Announce US Tour Following 'Harvest' Album
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023 Poison Ruin have toured continuously, including various US dates and a sold out European / UK debut tour earlier this year. Now they set another Fall US run around their performance at Gonerfest in September. Highlights also include NYC's Union Pool at the top of next month, Nashville, DC, NOLA and ... 
Begat the Nephilim Release New Single 'Ossuary'
by Michael Major - July 03, 2023 The video for 'Ossuary' depicts a story that features the figure from the cover art for the album which was designed by Giannis Nakos (The Agonist, Suffocation, Evergrey) and based on a concept from the bands vocalist and lyricist, Tyler Smith.... 
Video: Finnish Melodic Death Metallers VOIDFALLEN Release Music Video
by Michael Major - July 03, 2023 Hailing from Helsinki, Finland, and formed in 2019 as a two man project by guitarists Tommi Kangaskortet and Henri Vuorenmaa, the goal has always been to learn from previous mistakes and to create music with no compromises. After recording the band's debut EP titled The Sinners, the Plague and the V... 
PORTRAYAL OF GUILT Announce Headlining U.S. Summer Tour
by Michael Major - June 29, 2023 Portrayal of Guilt have announced their first U.S. tour since the release of their latest, acclaimed new album, Devil Music (via Run For Cover). The Summer headliner routes them through Texas, the Midwest, West Coast, Chicago, Nashville and more. Gag, Nuclear Daisies, Fearing and Secret Shame are se... 
Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival Schedule & On-Site Experiences Announced
by Michael Major - June 27, 2023 Inkcarceration will feature an all-star rock and metal lineup led by headliners Slipknot, Pantera and Limp Bizkit, plus more than 65 tattoo artists and haunted attractions at the historic grounds of the Ohio State Reformatory (made famous by the movie The Shawshank Redemption), located in Mansfield,... 
CRADLE OF FILTH & DEVILDRIVER Announce Second Leg of 2023 U.S. Co-Headline Tour
by Michael Major - June 21, 2023 This October, the dark duo will return for the tour's highly-anticipated second leg, dubbed 'Double Trouble Live II'. The tour will begin in Los Angeles, CA on October 4, visiting a slew of cities across the U.S. before ending back in Riverside, CA on October 29. Check out upcoming tour dates!... 
Video: Watch the 'Metallica: M72 World Tour Live From Arlington, TX – A Two Night Event' Trailer
by Michael Major - June 01, 2023 Metallica: M72 World Tour Live From Arlington, TX – A Two Night Event will see the band playing two nights with two completely different setlists, with songs from across the group’s 40+ year career, ranging from 1983’s debut Kill ‘Em All to 2023’s new release 72 Seasons. You won’t see the same song ... 
Portrayal of Guilt Release New Album 'Devil Music'
by Michael Major - April 20, 2023 Portrayal of Guilt’s Devil Music is an experimental approach to writing heavy music. It offers five new original songs on Side A; and then a reimagining of those same five songs on Side B, replacing much of the traditional guitars and bass setup with an orchestral string section, acoustic bass, and ... 
PORTRAYAL OF GUILT Announce New Album & Share Orchestral Side B
by Michael Major - March 29, 2023 While the Austin, Texan outfit have released material at a rapid clip since their formation only six years ago, it has been near-impossible to predict what each ensuing release might sound like. The only window into what to expect has been those releases’ titles, wallowing in themes of affliction, i... 
Blackened Death Metal Heavyweights THULCANDRA Unleash Album Title Track 'Hail The Abyss'
by Michael Major - March 16, 2023 The desolate melodic emanations in follow-up studio records 'Under a Frozen Sun' (2011), 'Ascension Lost' (2015), and the chart-topping, 2021-album 'A Dying Wish', dedicated to late bassist Chris Kratzer, solidified THULCANDRA as a superior force, expertly thrusting the magic and mystery of mid-’90s... 
POISON RUIN Release 'Resurrection II' Single
by Michael Major - March 09, 2023 Poison Ruin have released their latest single “Resurrection II” – a cathartic tale of the undead rising to take revenge upon those who have unknowingly wronged them. It’s full revenge fantasy with melodic rocking, equally split between surf motifs and new wave of British Heavy heavy metal riffing. W... 
'Metallica: 72 Seasons – Global Premiere' Tickets on Sale Now
by Michael Major - March 02, 2023 The 72 Seasons global premiere sees Metallica and Trafalgar joining forces once more, having previously worked together on the October 2019 worldwide cinematic release of Metallica and San Francisco Symphony:S&M², which documented Metallica and San Francisco Symphony reuniting to celebrate the 20th ... 
Poison Run Announce New Album 'Harvest'
by Michael Major - February 08, 2023 Its title track interplays between softly transitory instrumentals and sonic barrages, juxtaposing piano passages against a drawling, sitting-on-the-edge-of-the-world vocal line. Frantic instrumentals race forward with bold highs, shifting effortlessly from urgent funeral marches to subtly power pop... 
Metallica to Host '72 Seasons' Worldwide Listening Party
by Michael Major - January 25, 2023 For one night only on Thursday, April 13, 72 Seasons will be played in full in pummeling surround sound, exclusively for cinema audiences worldwide—with every one of the new songs featuring its own music video and exclusive commentary from the band. The result will offer fans an unforgettable night ... 
Vile Creature + Bismuth Drop Surprise Release 'A Hymn of Loss and Hope'
by Michael Major - April 21, 2022 This collusion was a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Roadburn and to commemorate, San Francisco-based experimental record label The Flenser has made a studio recording of the composition available on LP now (online, or exclusive color available at the Roadburn merch area right now) and on Bandcamp.... 
Devil Master Release New Single 'The Vigour of Evil'
by Michael Major - March 29, 2022 Recorded live to analog tape by Pete DeBoer (Blood Incantation, Spectral Voice), Ecstasies expands on the warped riffing and dark atmospheres that have already propelled Devil Master as one of the underground’s most unique and unfettered bands. ... 
Devil Master Announce New Album & Share Lead Single 'Acid Black Mass'
by Michael Major - March 08, 2022 Recorded live to analog tape by Pete DeBoer (Blood Incantation, Spectral Voice), Ecstasies expands on the warped riffing and dark atmospheres that have already propelled DEVIL MASTER as one of the underground’s most unique and unfettered bands. Watch the new music video for the track now!... 
Kirk Hammett of Metallica Announces Debut Solo EP
by Michael Major - February 08, 2022 The self-produced EP is comprised of the songs Maiden and the Monster and The Jinn, High Plains Drifter and The Incantation (both co-written with Edwin Outwater, who contributes keyboards and leads the orchestral players from the LA Philharmonic on Portals — and with whom Kirk had previously collabo... 
VIDEO: Volbeat Share Lyric Video For 'Heaven's Descent'
by Michael Major - February 01, 2022 Ghost and Volbeat are on tour and have teamed up with Blackened Recordings to release a limited edition Double A-Side 7” featuring each band’s contributions to The Metallica Blacklist charity album: Ghost’s cover of “Enter Sandman” on ‘Side G’ and Volbeat’s “Don’t Tread On Me” on ‘Side V.’ Watch the... 
Goodnight, Texas Release New Album 'How Long Will It Take Them To Die'
by Michael Major - January 21, 2022 Goodnight, Texas is a storytelling folk-rock band whose strength lies in unexpected spots. Drawing their name from their onetime geographic midpoint (the real town of Goodnight in the State of Texas, east of Amarillo directly betwixt San Francisco, CA and Chapel Hill, NC), the band also exists at th... 
Ghost And Volbeat To Commemorate Co-Headlining Tour With Special Vinyl Release
by Michael Major - January 11, 2022 Ghost and Volbeat will be co-headlining across the US, and to commemorate the tour, the bands have teamed up with Blackened Recordings to release a limited edition Double A-Side 7” featuring each band’s contributions to The Metallica Blacklist charity album: Ghost’s cover of “Enter Sandman” on ‘Side... |
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