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WISHBONE ASH Release New Single, ‘Back in the Day’

British rock heroes WISHBONE ASH release a new single today. The song ‘Back In The Day’ is taken from the forthcoming studio album Coat Of Arms. Guitarist/vocalist Andy Powell describes the song as “A real full-on, driving rock song about living the life – the rock life, featuring guitars aplenty!” You can listen to the song HERE Coat Of Arms will be released through SPV/Steamhammer on February 28th, 2020 as CD DigiPak, 2LP version (incl. bonus track), download and stream HERE WISHBONE ASH Tour Dates 2020 US Tour:15.02. Melbourne, FL – Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing Arts16.02. Tampa,FL […]

Apollo Stands unveil their new EP of unique metallic power, Minds

Following on from their successful 2017 debut album, Join Us, APOLLO STANDS have returned with another outpouring of their unique, imaginative and challenging modern metal. Minds is an odyssey into the endless universe of the human psyche, a stunning exploration of our inner worlds presented in a thrilling array of rich colours and musical textures. This is a voyage beyond the expected, a breathtaking step into the unknown… APOLLO STANDS began life as a traditional heavy metal band, but as metal evolved so did APOLLO STANDS. They welcomed each new twist in the metal story, absorbing new influences and new […]

U.S. Doom/Death Vets COLD COLOURS Release ‘2 Decades of Depression’ / Album Streaming

Minneapolis (MN) – Veteran U.S. Doom/Death band COLD COLOURS just celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2019, and for an encore have now released 2 Decades Of Depression, a digital compilation of live, acoustic, demo, and various other gems from the vault. Of particular note are the remastered single ‘Daylight’ and a cover of the Bathory classic ‘The Lake’. Purchase and/or stream the album in its entirety HERE Track List: The Lake (Bathory cover) [LISTEN] A Life Forlorn The Pale Heart Daylight (remaster) [LISTEN] Suicidal Somnium (demo) Lupus98 Lost In Dream Suicidal Somnium (live acoustic) Lost (live acoustic) Breathe In (live […]

STEVE VON TILL: Neurosis Guitarist/Vocalist Announces Special Performance At Fire In The Mountains Festival

Neurosis guitarist/vocalist STEVE VON TILL announces a rare and special performance, as part of this year’s Fire In The Mountains festival. Taking place in the shadows of the Grand Teton Mountains in Wyoming, Fire In The Mountains MMXX will take place July 10th through 12th. STEVE VON TILL joins the lineup which includes Enslaved as well as Yob, Hexvessel, a Bell Witch & Ariel Ruin collaborative set, Obsequiae, Wayfarer, Dreadnought, and many more. In addition to Enslaved’s headlining performance of the gathering, the band’s Ivar Bjørnson is the 2020 feature curator, presenting a special On Wings Over Utgard segment of […]

WVRM ANNOUNCE SPRING TOUR SUPPORTING NAPALM DEATH

Recent Prosthetic Records signings, WVRM, have announced a spring tour in support of the godfathers of grind, Napalm Death. Earlier this month, South Carolina’s grind powerhouse confirmed details of their label debut – an uncompromising aural assault entitled Colony Collapse, due to be released on April 3. Pre-orders are available now HERE The first track to be released from Colony Collapse is titled ‘My Fucking Dixie (The New South)’, and it can be heard HERE As WVRM are arguably South Carolina’s only grind band, it is fitting that they hit the road with true grindcore icons, Napalm Death. Of the […]

IRONFLAME Releases Official Video for ‘Blood Red Cross’

U.S. Heavy Metal Warriors IRONFLAME have released the official video for ‘Blood Red Cross’ the second single from forthcoming album Blood Red Victory. The video was recorded by Ralf Stadler at 7er Club Mannheim, DE on September 11, 2019. Check it out below! ‘Blood Red Cross’ (Official Video) Available HERE IRONFLAME will release Blood Red Victory February 7 on Divebomb Records (CD) and Metalworld Switzerland (vinyl and cassette). Pre-order Available HERE A lyric video for the album’s first single, ‘Seekers Of The Blade’ is available for head-banging HERE Recorded, performed, mixed, and mastered by D’Cagna (with guitar leads by Lukas […]

Stephen Lacy Sullivan (Alluvion, Ex-LORD) to release solo album

Multi-instrumentalist STEPHEN LACY SULLIVAN of Virginian metal band ALLUVION (Ex-LORD) is pleased to announce that he will release his solo album Portion In The Sky on February 21, 2020. The EP is a blend of rock, alternative rock, gospel, indie, experimental and lo-fi sounds and showcases a different side of Stephen than fans of ALLUVION and LORD regularly see. Pre-save the album on Spotify, Itunes or Google Play HERE More information will be available soon. STEPHEN LACY SULLIVAN Online:Facebook

Help Obituary Save the Animals That Were Affected by the Australian Bushfires

Want to join OBITUARY and help rescue, save and rehabilitate animals that were injured and displaced by the Australian bushfires? We are raising money to benefit NSW WILDLIFE INFORMATION RESCUE AND EDUCATION SERVICE INCORPORATED, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means somuch to us. More information about NSW WILDLIFE INFORMATION RESCUE AND EDUCATION SERVICE INCORPORATED: WIRES (NSW Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service) mission is to actively rehabilitate and preserve Australian wildlife and inspire others to do the same. WIRES has over 2500 volunteers and a Rescue Office […]

DOOL release anticipated second album, Summerland, on April 10th

Watch ‘Sulphur & Starlight’ HERE… Ryanne van Dorst about the track: “It is a song about dualism. The reflection and the reflected, two sides of the same mirror. What is left of one Self in the eye of the Other and vice versa? It is the opening track of Summerland, and makes a great starting point for the journey through the album’s theme.” Founded in 2015 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, with a name derived from the Dutch word for “wandering,” dark rockers DOOL embarked on an ongoing spiritual and musical journey that took them far within a short amount of […]

YOB: Announce 2020 US & European Tour Dates

Critically acclaimed cosmic trio YOB have announced 2020 US & EU tour dates launching this Spring. US dates kick off on March 19 in Sacramento, CA and ends March 28 in Boise, ID. Beginning May 20, YOB returns to Europe in Dresden, DE and ends May 30 in Karlsruhe, DE at Dudefest. Additionally, YOB will perform at Fire In The Mountains as part of the ‘On Wings Over Utgard’ showcase, curated by Ivar Bjørnson of Enslaved. Tickets are available at https://www.yobislove.com/tour. YOB’s most recent release, Our Raw Heart (2018) has been hailed as “One of the best albums of the […]