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Serj Tankian, lead singer and lyricist for the Grammy Award-winning rock band SYSTEM OF A DOWN, has released his new single and video "A.F. Day" via Gibson Records. The track, which will also appear on Serj's forthcoming EP titled "Foundations" — due in the fall — fits right into the...

“Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day” the new studio album from Babylon A.D. is out today on Perris Records. Order/purchase the album here. Along with the album release, Babylon A.D. have released a brand new video for the title track “Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day” – premiered... Continue reading...

Today, Kerry King finally releases his solo debut album, From Hell I Rise, via Reigning Phoenix Music, and unveils the project’s brand-new video, "Toxic", which has been co-directed by Jim Louvau and his partner Tony Aguilera. Similar to King’s acclaimed "Residue" video, which was released last...

POWERWOLF has released the long-awaited first single from its upcoming studio album, "Wake Up The Wicked", due out July 26, 2024 via Napalm Records. "1589" tells the story of Peter Stump, who lived near Cologne, Germany in the 16th century and is known today as the Werewolf Of Bedburg. After...

Three-time Grammy Award-nominated rockers NOTHING MORE have teamed up with David Draiman (DISTURBED) on the track "Angel Song", from their upcoming album, "Carnal", due June 28 via Better Noise Music. "The power of the track is undeniable," exclaims Draiman. "I've been a fan of the band since...

During Modern Drummer's Tribute to Alex Van Halen, Live from Ironshore Studios, at the beginning of the year, Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy discussed the origins of Alex's famous shuffle groove that appears in several VH songs. Enjoy this clip of Mike playing "I'm The One" from Van Halen's...

Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA have released their cover of METALLICA's "One". The track, which features guest appearances by METALLICA frontman James Hetfield and bassist Robert Trujillo, is taken from APOCALYPTICA's upcoming album, "Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2". Due on June 7 via...

Talent We Lost R.I.P. Bruce Earl Fairbairn (AC/DC, AEROSMITH, BON JOVI producer): December 30th, 1949 - May 17th, 1999 (aged 49) Heavy Birthdays Happy 75th William Scott "Bill" Bruford (KING CRIMSON, YES) - May 17th, 1949 Happy 69th Claude Schnell (DIO) - May 17th, 1955 Happy 67th Audie Desbrow...

Cyhra guitarist Euge Valovirta has released the new solo single, "Fast Living, Slow Suicide", featuring Reckless Love vocalist Olli Herman. Watch the official video below. "Fast Living, Slow Suicide" is taken from Valovirta's forthcoming solo album, Hardtones, which will be released on May...

Annihilator guitarist / founder Jeff Waters has shared a new video from his home studio, offering his thoughts on string gauges and picks for begnniner guitarists. Waters recently commented: "2024 is THE YEAR OF ALICE: ALICE IN HELL. 35 years since its release and we will be celebrating with...

Guitar legend Marty Friedman (ex-Megadeth) releases his new album, Drama, today (May 17) via Frontiers Music srl. Order the album here, and check out the official visualizer for the track "Triumph" below. Marty Friedman's presence in the world of music, the world of guitar, and Japanese pop...

Swedish power metal veterans Sabaton have checked in with the following update: "Can you believe Heroes has been around for a whole decade? Ten years ago today (May 16) we released this album into the world and that fact simply blows our minds!In celebration of this huge milestone, we’re...

Finnish cello metal band, Apocalyptica, have released "One", the third single from their upcoming album, Plays Metallica Vol. II, which will be out June 7. Check out the official video below. Prior to the release, the band shared the following message: "You will not believe this! It is such a...

Jarmo Puolakanaho, guitarist for Finnish melodic death metallers Eterrnal Tears Of Sorrow, has shared a new post here marking the band's 30th Anniversary. Read the message in full below. Jarmo: "It’s been some time since I last wrote about Eternal Tears of Sorrow, whether individually or on...

October Noir collaborated with American gothic rock singer Myke Hideous (frontman of the gothic rock band The Empire Hideous, and previous member of the Misfits), alongside mixing engineer Kfir Gov, and mastering engineer Maor Appelbaum to create their new single “The Ages”, a brooding, dark...

West Virginia progressive sludge metallers Horseburner release an explosive second track taken from their forthcoming new album Voice Of Storms, due out June 21st on Blues Funeral Recordings. Check out "Hidden Bridges" below. Horseburner's new album, Voice Of Storms, is an allegorical commentary...

Season Of Mist welcomes Oak, Ash & Thorn. Out of Denver, Colorado, from along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Oak, Ash & Thorn arose with a collective passion for heavy metal and a shared pagan worldview. Inspired by the likes of Týr, In Flames and Immortal, the band released their...

Nova Sons, the Kentucky based dynamic blues rock duo hailed for their electrifying performances and soul-stirring compositions, has released the latest single and music video off of their upcoming, debut EP, Take A Chance. The title track is embodied with the essence of raw energy and heartfelt...

Rockshots Records presents Auro Control, a new prog / power metal band from Brazil. With its fast, precise, melodic, virtuous, and energetic sound, Auro Control delivers an amazing auditory experience that leaves a lasting impression. Scheduled for release on May 31st, The Harp is an ambitious...

Lawrence Mackrory, singer for Swedish metal band Darkane, has announced his departure from the group. He posted the following statement to social media earlier today, May 16th: "The time has come to announce my departure from Darkane. I’ve struggled to find the passion and dedication these last...