The sad news came down on July 26, that Metal Church vocalist Mike Howe had passed away. Today, TMZ is reporting that Howe took his own life, according to police who found his body. A spokesperson for the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Dept. tells TMZ that Mike’s official cause of death was…
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Paradise Lost presents video for new single ‘As I Die (Live)’
The new live release “At The Mill” is out now! Tired of sunshine, singing birds, and all these smiling people around? Good. PARADISE LOST have just the right amount of misery and grimness at hand for you and are ready to release the testimony of last year’s intimate streaming event…
Sepultura reveal music video for new “SepulQuarta” single ‘Apes Of God’ feat. Rob Cavestany
While the pandemic paralyzed the entire world and prevented bands from touring, Latin America’s biggest metal export SEPULTURA refused to sit back and feel like animals trapped in a cage. Therefore, in early 2020, the legendary Brazilians from Belo Horizonte seized the moment to start their own weekly “SepulQuarta” video…
ROSE TATTOO to release ‘Blood Brothers’ on Limited Edition Red Vinyl on 20th August, out via Golden Robot Records.
ROSE TATTOO has always been a major player in Australian rock and has been at the helm of the music scene for decades, reaching a cult status here and overseas. Blood Brothers is a rock ‘n’ roll album that mixes traditional and modern styles and is a tribute to previous…
Cinderella guitarist Jeff LaBar dead at 58
Jeff LaBar, the guitarist for glam metal band Cinderella, has died. He was 58. LaBar’s death was confirmed by his son Sebastian in a statement shared to Instagram on Wednesday, reading, “So, I just got the call… @jefflabar, my father, my hero, my idol, passed away today.” I’m currently at…
AXEL RUDI PELL “Diamonds Unlocked II” coming out 30’th of July
German hard rock guitar wizard AXEL RUDI PELL has finished recording and mixing his latest album “Diamonds Unlocked II”, set for release on July 30th, 2021 on Steamhammer/SPV. The successor to last year’s top 5 albums “Sign Of The Times” is the follow-up to his 2007 cover recording “Diamonds Unlocked”.…
HELLOWEEN new album “Helloween” enters the official German album charts at #1 !!!
It’s the album that every metal fan has been waiting a long time for. “Helloween” bundles everything that defines Helloween”, writes DEAF FOREVER editor Lothar Hausfeld. “An epic adventure for the ages”, judge Peter Albers from BREAKOUT magazine and Rüdiger Stehle of POWERMETAL.DE state: “The new album from HELLOWEEN is…
Killing Joke are delighted to announce their first UK tour in over three years, 2022’s Honour The Fire tour.
‘The fire is that which brings us all together. And after this dreadful pandemic, this tour will be like no other. One great mosh pit!“ -promises Jaz Coleman “The fire in our hearts that has sustained and protected us for over 40 years, never goes out. It is our privilege…
The Wildhearts releases a new single and video “Remember These Days”
On 18th June The Wildhearts release a brand new single ‘Remember These Days‘ before their appearance at the Download Pilot Festival on Sunday. ‘Remember These Days‘ is the first single taken from the album ’21st Century Love Songs’, out September 3rd, 2021 via Graphite Records. Watch the video here: Sometimes inspiration strikes at…
SILVER LAKE by Esa Holopainen releases new music video for “Sentiment” feat. Jonas Renkse + reveal international chart results
The debut album of SILVER LAKE by ESA HOLOPAINEN is finally released via Nuclear Blast Tonträger Produktions- und Vertriebs GmbH and comes not only with the legendary guitar riffs of Esa Holopainen from AMORPHIS, one of Finland’s biggest guitarists and metal songwriters, but also seven famous rock and metal vocalists…
Alcatrazz has released a new music video of “Turn of the Wheel” and a promo trailer for their upcoming new album due fall 2021
The band has released the following statement: “We are very excited to reveal more and more music as our release date gets closer, for now here is a taste of samples from five songs from the new record. As you can hear we are keeping this close to the original…
Vox&Hops Launches Brewtal North America (June 21-25); 22 Collaborative Brews Spreading The Love of Metal & Craft Beer
Montreal, Quebec based Vox&Hops Metal Podcast today announces the launch of the first edition of Vox&Hops Brewtal North America presented by IndieMerchstore. Vox&Hops Brewtal North America consists of 22 Vox&Hops Alumni (past guests of the podcast) paired with breweries to create unique collaborative metal inspired craft beers for their bands. “Last February, when we seemed to be headed towards…
TYGERS OF PAN TANG releases “Majors & Minors” today
Today, TYGERS OF PAN TANG release worldwide their album “Majors & Minors” which continues the band’s legacy with a fine selection of songs that were written and recorded over the last 13 years. Not just a “Best of” compilation because the band wanted to offer something special to both loyal…
METALLICA SCHOLARS INITIATIVE EXPANDS INTO EIGHT NEW SCHOOLS
“It has been amazing to see this program continue to grow and thrive. I get so grateful hearing from those who benefit from our grant. Hearing their story of doubt to direction. From those who are able to pursue additional education leading directly to meaningful employment. It gave us confidence…
Alcatrazz bassist Gary Shea talks about how he named the band and designed the logo, as well as this he gives a studio update on the upcoming first album with new singer Doogie White:
The Evolution Of A Name: William Shakespeare once wrote, “ What’s in a name?” The second step of a new band creating music is what to name it. It is the link between the public and the band. A reference point to be remembered and repeated, establishing the group`s brand…