Photos by Anthony DeCrisantis At its beginning stage, heavy metal was primarily an export of the Anglosphere that made its way about Europe and eventually the rest of the world. Now more than 3 decades following the genre’s decline in its original stomping ground, things have arguably come full circle and the favor has been returned with the continual metal invasion from Europe to the continental United States. To be fair, the Americas have managed to maintain a strong metal remnant since the ascent of grunge that has blossomed into a resurgent movement with its own unique character. Indeed, o ..read more

Fast-rising Australian metallers Reliqa have released a video for their new single, ‘Dying Light,’ the third cut to be taken from their upcoming debut album, “Secrets Of The Future”, which sees a 31st May release via Nuclear Blast Records for all territories outside of Australia, where it will be released via Greyscale Records. Watch the video for new single ‘Dying Light’ now below. Vocalist Monique Pym comments:“Dying Light is your last taste of the album before we go full send on May 31st. This one is all about t ..read more

Australian masters of progressive metal Teramaze have released a new single, “Step Right Up,” today from their highly anticipated 11th full-length album, “Eli: A Wonderful Fall From Grace,” that’s out May 24th via Wells Music.  Commenting on the concept behind the new song, vocalist/guitarist Dean Wells states: “‘Step Right Up’ begins with a mesmerizing melody that swirls like colorful circus tents under a starlit sky. The music carries you into Eli’s world, where the towering big top beckons with promises of wonder and adventure. As Eli s ..read more

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Die-hard Crüe fans in New York City got a dream come true on Monday night (May 6th) as Mötley Crüe took the stage at the intimate Bowery Ballroom for a surprise show. Billed simply as “1981”, the concert was a nod to the band’s formative year, selling out in a mere five minutes during a pre-sale for their fan clubs. The year 1981 holds immense significance for Mötley Crüe. It marked their explosive arrival on the scene, with the release of both their debut single ‘Live Wire’ and their raw debut album “Too Fast For Love.” Fans at the Bowery Ballroom were treated to a high-octane setlist heavily ..read more

The rocking universe gets funky. Standing out from the pack might seem like a fool’s gamble with seemingly every nook and cranny of the rock and metal genres explored in the past 50 years. Then again, some artists can’t help but have a different take on things by virtue of simply doing their thing, and a few noteworthy members of this bunch have now attached themselves to a new project dubbed Sonic Universe. Led by the dual personalities of virtuoso axe-shredder and former mastermind behind the now sadly defunct Adrenaline Mob, Mike Orlando, and highly charismatic front man of funk metal icon ..read more

Coheed And Cambria has shared a rare standalone track, “The Joke”. The new song comes from the “Vaxis II” LP sessions, and the band is happy for it to finally see the light of day. It comes paired with the B-side “Deranged”, a remixed and remastered version of the track which was previously released in 2011 as part of the “Batman: Arkham City” soundtrack.  “The Joke” is available everywhere digitally via Evil Ink / Virgin Music, and Coheed And Cambria is offering two different colored seven-inch vinyl versions via THIS LOCAT ..read more

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Jamey Jasta has dropped a new music video for ‘Suicidality’, featuring legendary guitarist Phil Demmel (Vio-lence, Machine Head, Kerry King). The track is the first taste of Jasta‘s upcoming album, “And Jasta For All,” which arrives digitally on May 17th. “And Jasta For All” is a thrash metal dream come true, boasting guest appearances from genre royalty like Scott Ian (Anthrax), Chuck Billy (Testament), Steve “Zetro” Souza (Exodus), and Joey Concepcion (Arch Enemy). Jasta himself is brimming with excitement: “‘Fan funded, four years in the making,’ he says, ‘got to work with my thrash heroes ..read more

California metalcore veterans Bleeding Through are back with a vengeance. Their brand new single, ‘Our Brand Is Chaos’, is a potent first taste of what the band has been cooking up in the studio. Lead singer Brandan Schieppati saiys about the song: “‘Our Brand Is Chaos’ is a statement. This is about our ride-or-die fans, friends, and families. We’re a chaotic bunch, perfectly imperfect, but united by our love for this music. Let this be our anthem through tough times. Mess with us, and you’ll see what happens.” Bleeding Through‘s story began in 1999, and they’ve carved a path through the meta ..read more