The first new album trailer for (r)Evolution, the ninth studio album by Swedish heavy metallers HAMMERFALL, is now available for viewing on the Nuclear Blast YouTube channel: (r)Evolution is due out in North America on September 2nd and was produced by Fredrik Nordström (DIMMU BORGIR, SOILWORK, OPETH), who also helped produce the first two HAMMERFALL albums, 1997’s Glory To The Brave and 1998’s Legacy…
Mushroomhead’s J Mann and Gene Hoglan of Strapping Young Lad Plan New Release
Pitch Black Forecast and Bitch Wrangler planning a new release this fall Pitch Black Forecast, an all star project formed by Jason Popson (J Mann of Mushroomhead) and Gene Hoglan (Strapping Young Lad, Death, Dark Angel) has signed a deal with Ohio-based Ferocious Records for release of a new album…
BRIMSTONE COVEN: Retro Rock/Doom Metal Sorcerers To Release Debut Via Metal Blade Records; Preview Track Posted
Retro rock/doom metal sorcerers, BRIMSTONE COVEN, will unleash the psychedelic rumblings of their self-titled new full-length and inaugural release for Metal Blade Records. Formed in Wheeling, West Virginia in 2011, BRIMSTONE COVEN churns a cogent blend of dark, smoky cult rock that echoes the eerie reverberations of hard rock icons…
The Babys – I’ll Have Some Of That!
The Babys I’ll Have Some Of That! 2014, SkyRocket Ent. Rating: 4/5 After a 30 year hiatus The Babys return with a solid album that hints at the sounds of yesteryear while sounding fresh and new. Original drummer Tony Brock and original guitarist Wally Stocker along with newcomers John Bisaha…
ONWARD – Missing Album “New Fathoms Down” Released!
Shredguy Records has officially released Onward’s “missing” album fourth album New Fathoms Down. “This album is for the Onward audience and dedicated to the late Michael Grant. As promised, we are happy to bring you Onward’s “New Fathoms Down”! It’s complete.” states guitarist Toby Knapp who has spent the last…
ELECTRIC WORLD – A CASUAL GUIDE TO THE MUSIC OF JOURNEY’S NEAL SCHON
BY NEIL DANIELS PUBLISHED BY CREATESPACE OUT NOW IN THE UK AND USA PAPERBACK, EBOOK ISBN: 978-1494710644 “ He’s the most underrated guitarist to ever strap on a [guitar]. His touch could be the subtle nuisance of everything he does when he plays.” – Herbie Herbert, former Journey manager…
Interview with Greg Mackintosh of Paradise Lost and Vallenfyre
Interview with Greg Mackintosh of Paradise Lost and Vallenfyre by Helias In a time of just about any style being called “death metal” if someone shrieks or growls during the recording, Vallenfyre stay true to the older ideal of powerful, melancholic, evil and naturalistic music. We were fortunate to catch…
Katatonia @ The Union Chapel, London
Katatonia + Messenger The Union Chapel, London, UK 16th of May, 2014 Review by Anna Dumpe Photography by Jo Moolenschot On a rather warm afternoon in London, Metal-Rules.com UK team were privileged to head nowhere else but to The Union Chapel, which happens to be nothing else but a church.…
Blood Label – singer Kenneth Klitte Jensen and drummer Bastian Thusgaard
Singer Kenneth Klitte Jensen and drummer Bastian Thusgaard – Blood Label Interviewed by: Anders Sandvall Thanks to Jacob Hansen at Target Promotion for setting up the interview. Thanks to Target Promotion for the promo pictures of the band. Additional promo pictures taken by: Band photo by Toke Hage, Bastian…
Grenouer – vocalist Andrey Ind and guitarist Alexander Motor
Vocalist Andrey Ind and guitarist Alexander Motor – Grenouer Interviewed by: Anders Sandvall Thanks to Mausoleum Records for the promo pictures of the band Thanks to the band for the additional promo pictures From St Petersburg, Russia comes the legendary alternative metal act Grenouer. It has taken the band…
Thyrien – lead singer/guitarist Oskari Koivisto
Lead singer/guitarist Oskari Koivisto – Thyrien Interviewed by: Anders Sandvall Thanks to Tom Hack for getting this interview done. Thanks to Massacre Records for providing the promo pics Thyrien origins from the land of the thousand lakes -Finland and is a brand new battle/folk metal act that currently released their…
Scream Maker – new track from “Livin’ in the Past” posted
Scream Maker has just released another song from their new album “Livin’ in the Past” (Perris Records) on YouTube.com! This time it’s a heavy metal anthem titled “Metalheads”. Check it out and share www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZpCMBK4bzI&feature=em-upload_owner Scream Maker is a heavy metal band from Poland in fashion of old school crews like…
BELPHEGOR RELEASE LYRIC VIDEO FOR “GAS MASK TERROR”
Austrian Death / Black Metal commandos BELPHEGOR have released a lyric video for “Gas Mask Terror,” a track off the band’s upcoming tenth studio album Conjuring The Dead, due out in North America on August 5th, in Europe on August 8th, and in the U.K. & France on August 11th. Conjuring The Dead was recorded at Mana Studios in Tampa,…
SAGA To Release ‘SAGACITY’ On July 22nd
SAGA’s new album Sagacity will be released as a 2CD set and on digital formats on July 22, 2014 in North America, via earMusic / Eagle Rock Entertainment. The Canadian progressive rockers manage to keep their characteristic sound alive while adding a modern touch to their music. Or as Michael…
BRIAN SETZER Premieres New Single “Let’s Shake”
Iconic guitarist, songwriter and vocalist BRIAN SETZER partnered with TIME.COM (6/24) to exclusively premiere his high-octane first single “Let’s Shake,” off his new album ROCKABILLY RIOT: ALL ORIGINAL (out Tuesday, August 12 via Sufdog Records). Link to the premiere of “Let’s Shake,” accompanied by a Q&A with Brian here: ti.me/1l7iSEu.…