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Crystal Lake Release Two-Track EP WATCH ME BURN Photo Crystal Lake Release Two-Track EP WATCH ME BURN
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 08, 2020

Today, Japanese metalcore band, Crystal Lake, have released a two-track EP, Watch Me Burn, via SharpTone Records....


Polaris Drops Video For New Song Masochist' Photo Polaris Drops Video For New Song Masochist'
by Abigail Charpentier - November 07, 2019

It's been two years since Sydney metalcore outfit Polaris released their ARIA-nominated, Top 10 debut, The Mortal Coil, which introduced the group to legions of fans around the country and — thanks to an extensive international touring schedule — the world....


Kill the Light Signs with Fearless Records, Shares New Single Photo Kill the Light Signs with Fearless Records, Shares New Single
by Abigail Charpentier - January 31, 2020

Fearless Records is pleased to announce the signing of Kill the Lights. The band features former members of Bullet For My Valentine, Still Remains, and Throw the Fight....


Bring Me the Horizon Release New Single 'Kool-Aid' Photo Bring Me the Horizon Release New Single 'Kool-Aid'
by Michael Major - January 05, 2024

The band had a monumental 2023, comprised of sold out shows, the Fall Out Boy stadium US tour and most recently a tour of Asia and headline slot at NEX_FEST Japan, which they also curated. They are set to smash more milestones this year with a sold out UK tour, that includes two nights at the London...


Ayron Jones Shares New Video for 'Supercharged' Photo Ayron Jones Shares New Video for 'Supercharged'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 23, 2021

Jones’ debut features the hit US single ‘Mercy’ and continues to garner praise in the Rock community and beyond, already named one of the best albums of 2021 by Loudwire, American Songwriter and Classic Rock Magazine.  ...


Drones Release New Single 'Learn' From Their Forthcoming Album Photo Drones Release New Single 'Learn' From Their Forthcoming Album
by Stephi Wild - January 12, 2021

Drones' latest anthem for personal growth - 'Learn' - is out today, providing another peek at the band's forthcoming album 'Our Hell Is Right Here', which is set for release on February 12 via Thousand Islands Records (North America) and Lockjaw Records (UK). ...


Boston Manor Releases Acoustic Version of 'Algorithm' Photo Boston Manor Releases Acoustic Version of 'Algorithm'
by Michael Major - January 18, 2022

Boston Manor have released an acoustic rendition of their recent single “Algorithm.” It’s a delicately lush, piano-led iteration of the track which is a rumination of the burden to perpetuate “content” beyond art, that creators are laden with these days. Plus, check out the group's upcoming tour dat...


PUP Share Two New Tracks; B-Sides 'How To Live With Yourself' & 'Smoke Screen' Photo PUP Share Two New Tracks; B-Sides 'How To Live With Yourself' & 'Smoke Screen'
by Michael Major - June 07, 2023

Toronto punk heroes PUP— comprised of Stefan Babcock, Nestor Chumak, Zack Mykula, and Steve Sladkowski— released their incredible, ambitious and aptly titled fourth album, THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND, last this year and performed a 100+ date tour that spanned 14 countries....


coldrain To Release New Album 'Nonnegative' Photo coldrain To Release New Album 'Nonnegative'
by Michael Major - June 10, 2022

coldrain was formed in Nagoya in 2007. Vocalist Masato, who has both Japanese and American citizenship, sings English lyrics with divine melodies along with the amazing and emotional sound of twin guitars. Their high quality sound and powerful live show are a must-see....


Parkway Drive Announce New Documentary VIVA THE UNDERDOGS Photo Parkway Drive Announce New Documentary VIVA THE UNDERDOGS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 05, 2019

Australian metal band Parkway Drive will release a documentary film entitled 'Viva The Underdogs'. The film will be shown in Australian cinemas on January 22. More information on other territories to follow....


Biffy Clyro Announce Huge UK & Ireland Arena Tour Photo Biffy Clyro Announce Huge UK & Ireland Arena Tour
by Michael Major - June 20, 2022

The first stop of the tour will be in Leeds at the First Direct Arena on the 5th of November, followed swiftly by shows throughout the rest of November in their hometown city of Glasgow at the OVO Hydro before hitting the road once more to play various arenas across the country including Resorts Wor...


Ayron Jones Releases Debut Album 'Child Of The State' Photo Ayron Jones Releases Debut Album 'Child Of The State'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 21, 2021

“A lot of people have faced adoption and abandonment, but it’s not really talked about as to how that affects people and I thought it was important to be a beacon of hope for those people. To stand for something and prove not everyone has to be a stereotype or statistic.”  ...


Sum 41 Announce Final Album 'Heaven :x: Hell' Photo Sum 41 Announce Final Album 'Heaven :x: Hell'
by Michael Major - December 12, 2023

Heaven :x: Hell is the most ambitious album from Sum 41 yet - Heaven is 10 tracks of snarling high energy pop punk, while Hell consists of ten heavy metal anthems spiked with fret-burning solos, thrashing riffs, and fist-pumping hooks. The band has been straddling the line of pop-punk and metal for ...


Chris DeMakes A Podcast Special Labor Day Episode Photo Chris DeMakes A Podcast Special Labor Day Episode
by A.A. Cristi - September 04, 2020

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, lead guitarist, backing vocalist, and primary songwriter Rick Nielsen of CHEAP TRICK joins Chris DeMakes for a very special Labor Day episode of Chris DeMakes A Podcast to discuss, critique and analyze their mega hit single 'Surrender' off of 1978's Heaven Tonigh...


Shinedown Releases New Single 'Planet Zero' & Announces April Album Photo Shinedown Releases New Single 'Planet Zero' & Announces April Album
by Michael Major - January 26, 2022

Planet Zero serves up an incisive look at the issues at hand: cancel culture run rampant, the corrosive effects of social media on mental health and society, and the increasingly toxic division among those of differing ideologies. Listen to the new single now! Plus, check out Shinedown's upcoming to...


BRING ME THE HORIZON Release New Single Photo BRING ME THE HORIZON Release New Single
by Michael Major - May 04, 2023

One of the hottest rock bands in the world, Bring Me The Horizon, release their highly anticipated new single “LosT”, their first new music since 2022. The track is part of the globally acclaimed Post Human series and follows singles “DiE4u” and “sTraNgeRs,” which have been streamed over a massive 1...


Lacuna Coil Release Live Video For 'Save Me' Photo Lacuna Coil Release Live Video For 'Save Me'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 11, 2020

Italian metal superstars LACUNA COIL release an official live video for the single 'SAVE ME'. Recorded on their previous European tour, the video shows some powerful moments of the band on stage and intimate insights behind the track. Check out the video, directed by Isabella D'Alessandro, below....


Video: The Inspector Cluzo Share “The Outsider” Animated Music Video Photo Video: The Inspector Cluzo Share “The Outsider” Animated Music Video
by Josh Sharpe - April 22, 2024

Gascony, France-based blues-rock duo The Inspector Cluzo has released the artfully drawn official music video for “The Outsider” from their acclaimed HORIZON LP. The video extends and fleshes out the original track into a mini-movie of rugged blues rock motifs. The Inspector Cluzo says, “‘The Outsid...


Ayron Jones Releases New Single 'Otherside' Photo Ayron Jones Releases New Single 'Otherside'
by Michael Major - November 04, 2022

Written alongside Marti Frederiksen (Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, Mötley Crüe) and Scott Stevens (Shinedown, Halestorm), the single features Jones’ signature full-force grooves highlighted by slick synth beats and reverb-drenched vocals. Contemplative lyrics pair with raucous riffs that make even the h...


London's DRONES Announce New Album OUR HELL IS RIGHT HERE Photo London's DRONES Announce New Album OUR HELL IS RIGHT HERE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 17, 2020

Punk band DRONES have announced that their second album - 'Our Hell Is Right Here' - will be released February 12, 2021 via Thousand Islands Records in North America and Lockjaw Records in UK/EU....


Iron Maiden Releases Fourth and Final Set of THE STUDIO COLLECTION – REMASTERED Photo Iron Maiden Releases Fourth and Final Set of THE STUDIO COLLECTION – REMASTERED
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 17, 2019

Parlophone Records will continue their reissues series of the IRON MAIDEN catalogue with the fourth and final set of Digipak CD titles in The Studio Collection – Remastered, to be released on November 22nd....


The Faim Release Sophomore Album 'Talk Talk' Photo The Faim Release Sophomore Album 'Talk Talk'
by Michael Major - July 08, 2022

Recorded between Los Angeles, Melbourne, and Perth, The Faim worked with several producers on Talk Talk including Zakk Cervini (Bring Me The Horizon, Yungblud, Machine Gun Kelly), Erik Ron (Panic! At the Disco, Godsmack), and Matthew Pauling (Palaye Royale, 5 Seconds of Summer, State Champs) to show...


VIDEO: Grammy-Winners Mastodon Release 'Peace And Tranquility' Lyric Video Photo VIDEO: Grammy-Winners Mastodon Release 'Peace And Tranquility' Lyric Video
by Michael Major - April 21, 2022

GRAMMY® Award winners Mastodon release a new lyric video for “Peace And Tranquility” from their globally acclaimed album HUSHED AND GRIM. Lysergically-laced visual was directed by Lorenzo Diego Carrera that reveal animated images that match the ebb and flow of the 5:55 minute cinematic roller-coaste...


Hacktivist Release Video for New Single DOGS OF WAR Photo Hacktivist Release Video for New Single DOGS OF WAR
by Tori Hartshorn - August 06, 2019

UK grime-metal quintet HACKTIVIST have revealed the video for their brand new single 'Dogs Of War.' The track, out now via UNFD, follows the band's previous single 'Reprogram' which marked their momentous return earlier this year....


BRING ME THE HORIZON Announces 'POST HUMAN: NeX GEn' Photo BRING ME THE HORIZON Announces 'POST HUMAN: NeX GEn'
by Michael Major - June 12, 2023

Fans were encouraged to follow a series of hidden clues and riddles which led them to a secret building, The Church Of Genxsis, which was on site at this weekend’s Download Festival in the UK.. Once inside, fans experienced a variety of immersive Genxsis rituals, including face branding, a sermon an...






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