Set to release their third full length Crimson Wreath this coming May 2021 via Rockshots Records, Greece’s prog power Illusory are sharing the record’s first single Besetting Sins. “This is the opening track of the album and also our first single off the “Crimson Wreath” album. A very heavy song with fast guitar gallops, an Eastern […]
Immortal Guardian, the 4 piece progressive power metal outfit release their new album Psychosomatic. They had originally gathered in Sin City to record this album. However the global pandemic scuppered those plans and each member reverted back to their respective homelands. Guitarist/keyboardist Gabriel Guardian remaining in Las Vegas and vocalist […]
Bodom After Midnight, the final musical outing by the late great Alexi Laiho, announce the release of Paint The Sky With Blood EP. It will be released on April 23rd 2021 via Napalm Records. Bodom After Midnight comprise of ex Children of Bodom members Alexi Laiho (vocals/guitar) and Daniel Freyberg […]
The first week in February has given us some cracking new songs. Tetrarch have released new single You Never Listen, taking us straight back to the golden age of nu metal. Get the bleached blonde spikes back out, the Adidas tracksuit and chains off every pocket. Nu metal is back […]
Who are the most important and influential bands to emerge from the groove metal scene? Groove metal is entrenched throughout the metal scene today. However, let’s head back to the 80s for a wee moment. Thrash metal has risen to become an underground force of nature. America produced the ‘Big […]
Serj Tankian has released the first track and announces his upcoming EP Elasticity. If you thought System of a Down could get weird, then get ready for a whole new lesson in absurdity. Any song that starts with a burp is going to be something a little different. We have […]
Ah folk metal, is there a greater joy to be had? Nothing but beer, parties and just having an ol’ fashioned good time. Korpiklaani have been a staple of the folk metal scene for over 2 decades, and new album Jylhä looks to keep the festivities to schedule. Will we […]
Plagueborne deliver their debut album A Blueprint for Annihilation. Slamming death metal with flying laser sharks? Sounds like a recipe for some disgusting down tuned filth. Released out of Rising Nemesis Records, German slammers Plagueborne – who started life as Five Dollar Crackbitch before disbanding, give us 43 minutes of […]
The one-man act of Toronto’s Malice Divine releases his third and final single Triumphant Return from his upcoming debut self-titled album. Melodic and captivating with a good blend of heavy styles, Malice Divine is recommended for fans of Death, Dissection, and Immortal. The slightly more upbeat nature of Triumphant Return gives off a heavy Wintersun vibe. […]
Serj Tankian announces a new EP of songs he wrote for System of a Down’s unreleased 6th album System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian announced on Instagram that he is releasing a new EP called Elasticity. A teaser from the first track was included, with full premiere this Thursday […]
