LOCKJAW Release Official Music Video for “Living in My Head”

Fort Worth, TX based, heavy rock / metal band LOCKJAW is back with the official music video for their newest single, "Living in My Head". Produced by Chris Collier (Korn, KMX) and the video directed by Jeremy Peterson, "Living in My Head" premiered on popular, taste-making YouTube channel Space Untravel! https://youtu.be/mD9fjuSFOcI "'Living in My Head' was a song we felt had to … Continue reading LOCKJAW Release Official Music Video for “Living in My Head”

THEM DAMN KINGS Announce 2021 Tour Supporting GEMINI SYNDROME

Georgia based hard rock / metal band THEM DAMN KINGS have announced that they have been added as support on LA alternative metal band Gemini Syndrome’s upcoming US tour. The first leg of the tour will feature direct support from Ovtlier, and on the second leg from Oh! The Horror. Also joining the tour are punk upstarts Pushing Veronica. All tour dates … Continue reading THEM DAMN KINGS Announce 2021 Tour Supporting GEMINI SYNDROME

Review: Opeth and The Sword at Stage AE Pittsburgh

While much of the music consumers out there are eating up corporate crap, there are still some true artists out there, in every genre, that are truly unique and influential.  The "metal" world has the almighty Opeth that has been blowing minds with their musical prowess since 1990 with their one consistent member: guitarist, and songwriter … Continue reading Review: Opeth and The Sword at Stage AE Pittsburgh

GHOST Popestar Tour Pummels Pittsburgh with a Square Hammer @StageAE

You know the band that you feel like you discovered so early on that you swear they are part of you?  It's like you learned some great secret and you just cannot help but want to share that secret with everyone.  Little by little it's not a secret anymore and that can be joyous or … Continue reading GHOST Popestar Tour Pummels Pittsburgh with a Square Hammer @StageAE

THE RETICENT Debut New Song: “The Confrontation”

THE RETICENT Debut New Song: "The Confrontation" Dead Rhetoric zine has partnered with Progressive Metal band THE RETICENT for the exclusive premiere of "The Confrontation" from On The Eve of a Goodbye. Stream it at http://deadrhetoric.com/randomness/exclusive-stream-the-reticents-the-confrontation/ Grammy nominated Christopher Hathcock has returned with the fourth album from THE RETICENT. Heaven & Hell Records is pleased to announce … Continue reading THE RETICENT Debut New Song: “The Confrontation”

OPETH TO PERFORM AT RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL ON OCT 1ST/Live @StageAE 9/29

New Album, Sorceress, Out September 30th On Moderbolaget Records/Nuclear Blast Entertainment August 19, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA – Sweden’s musical alchemists, OPETH, will be releasing their bewitching, 12th studio album, Sorceress, on September 30th via the band’s imprint label Moderbolaget Records withNuclear Blast Entertainment. In celebration of the release the band has planned special … Continue reading OPETH TO PERFORM AT RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL ON OCT 1ST/Live @StageAE 9/29

Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt Going “All In” With New Music

By Roadrunner Records  Opeth mainman Mikael Åkerfeldt is interviewed in the new issue of Decibel, and offers some hints as to the direction their next studio album, which will be recorded this year, could take. Mikael Åkerfeldt "I have about six songs done and another two or three just started, plus a million ideas that I haven't processed yet. … Continue reading Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt Going “All In” With New Music

Opeth Live & Unplugged

Opeth did an in-store appearance at Newbury Comics in Massachusetts this past Saturday for Record Store Day; in addition to signing and meeting fans, they played a five-song mostly acoustic set, which you can watch now, thanks to a fan who shot the whole thing! Finally, the band is currently on the road - find a … Continue reading Opeth Live & Unplugged

Dan Swano signs long-term worldwide deal with Century Media Records

It's with great pride and joy that Century Media Records can announce the signing of a long-term worldwide deal with Swedish singer, multi-instrumentalist and producer extraordinaire Dan Swanö. Most dedicated metalheads will not only be able to call themselves owners of certain releases by one Dan's many outstanding bands/projects (EDGE OF SANITY, NIGHTINGALE, etc.), but … Continue reading Dan Swano signs long-term worldwide deal with Century Media Records

OPETH IS WRITING NEW MATERIAL

Opeth guitarist Fredrik Åkesson was recently interviewed by Australia's North , and during the course of the conversation, revealed that the band are writing material for their next studio album! He also revealed that the new record will be "in a somewhat different direction to Heritage." Get more details here! Also, the band will be hitting … Continue reading OPETH IS WRITING NEW MATERIAL

7 HORNS 7 EYES Pulls out of Canadian Tour Due to Unforeseen Logistical Issues

Due to unforeseen issues concerning 7 HORNS 7 EYES internally, the band has made the decision to pull out of their tour with ANNEX THEORY this February. In spite of steps taken to try to alleviate these issues, the band will be unable to take part in the tour. However, the tour itself is not … Continue reading 7 HORNS 7 EYES Pulls out of Canadian Tour Due to Unforeseen Logistical Issues

DARK TRANQUILLITY to release new album, ‘Construct,’ in May 2013

The guardians of the Gothenburg sound, DARK TRANQUILLITY, released their first album 20 years ago and are still one of the most exciting bands in melodic death metal. New and old fans will be happy to hear that they are ready to announce their 10th album. The band comments: "Greetings, Darklings! After having played over … Continue reading DARK TRANQUILLITY to release new album, ‘Construct,’ in May 2013

Interview with Bob Meadows of A Life Once Lost (In Pittsburgh at Garfield Art Works 12/14)

A LIFE ONCE LOST roars into Pittsburgh at the Garfield Art Works next Friday, December 14 with Revocation and Ken Mode. Bob Meadows, lead vocals, took some time to speak to Pittsburgh Music Magazine about the frustrations of the music business, playing Pittsburgh, taking and giving vocal lessons, their new release "Ecstatic Trance", and the … Continue reading Interview with Bob Meadows of A Life Once Lost (In Pittsburgh at Garfield Art Works 12/14)

7 HORNS 7 EYES announces Canadian headlining tour

Seattle's 7 HORNS 7 EYES has announced their first ever Canadian headlining tour with support from Winnipeg's ANNEX THEORY for February 2013. Dubbed the "Throes of Existence Tour" and sponsored by Heavy Blog is Heavy and Stuff You Will Hate, the trek will start in Winnipeg and end in Ottawa. Commented 7 HORNS guitarist Aaron … Continue reading 7 HORNS 7 EYES announces Canadian headlining tour

PIG DESTROYER Re-Signs to Relapse Records

Fresh on the heels of the release of their critically acclaimed fifth album Book Burner, The undisputed kings of grind PIG DESTROYER have re-signed with their long time record label home Relapse Records. The band commented on the re-signing with Relapse: "Super excited to be a part of the extraordinary Relapse Records again! A song … Continue reading PIG DESTROYER Re-Signs to Relapse Records

SPIRITUAL BEGGARS preparing new album for Spring 2013

Sweden's classic rock heavyweights SPIRITUAL BEGGARS are currently at work on a new studio album and are targeting a Spring 2013 release via InsideOut Music. The album, their eighth studio offering, will be the follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2010 release Return To Zero. Additionally, the band is proud to announce that they will be … Continue reading SPIRITUAL BEGGARS preparing new album for Spring 2013

New Jersey Writer/Author BRIAN ABERBACK Pens New Educational Unauthorized Rockography, “BLACK SABBATH: Pioneers of Heavy Metal”

Esteemed New Jersey writer and author BRIAN ABERBACK has penned a new, educational Black Sabbath book, being released with Enslow Publishers, Inc. The book, titled Black Sabbath: Pioneers of Heavy Metal, is an unauthorized “rockography” that transforms the extensive knowledge about Black Sabbath that Aberback has amassed over the years to the page for future … Continue reading New Jersey Writer/Author BRIAN ABERBACK Pens New Educational Unauthorized Rockography, “BLACK SABBATH: Pioneers of Heavy Metal”

AWARD-WINNING BANGER FILMS’ CALL TO ARMS TO THE METAL COMMUNITY

Due to an overwhelming demand from metal fans worldwide, Grammy-nominated and Juno award-winning Banger Films is setting out to raise funds to make what has become known as "The Lost Episode" a reality. Metal Evolution: Extreme Metal "The Lost Episode" covers co-director Sam Dunn's favorite genres: Death Metal, Black Metal and Grindcore, and he is … Continue reading AWARD-WINNING BANGER FILMS’ CALL TO ARMS TO THE METAL COMMUNITY