Drawing on influence from across the width and breadth of rock, Telling Secrets unites scintillating riffs, arena ready breakdowns and soaring injections of melody on massive debut LP, Telling Secrets I. The new record is an all-filler collection of uplifting modern rock, with Kovacs drawing inspiration everything from metal to pop; punk to emo. Led by Vik Kovacs and based between London and Los Angeles, alternative rock emergent Telling Secrets has burst onto the scene with a string of outstanding singles.  “Prelude”The introduction to the album comes in the form of an instru ..read more

Charismatic Dutch singer-songwriter CHARLOTTE WESSELS (ex-DELAIN) returns with a captivating new single, “Chasing Sunsets.” The track, which is at once melancholic and upbeat, highlights her inimitable voice and memorable hooks, complemented by a mesmerizing music video. Taken from her highly anticipated first traditional full-length solo album, The Obsession, set to be released on September 20, 2024 via Napalm Records, this album is promising a storytelling exploration of fear and liberation. Featuring guest appearances by Simone Simons of Epica and Alissa White-Gluz of Arch Enemy, it blend ..read more

DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND NEW DATES HAVE BEEN ADDED RITE HERE RITE NOW HAUNTING CINEMAS WORLDWIDE ON JUNE 20, 21, 22 & 23  TICKETS ON SALE NOW, AVAILABLE HERE SOUNDTRACK PRE-ORDER ft. INSTANT GRAT TRACK “ABSOLUTION” HERE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK OUT JULY 26 STARRING: GHOST, Maralyn Facey, Alan Ursillo, Ashley McBride, Kevin “Jesus” Kaufmann DIRECTED BY: Alex Ross Perry and Tobias Forge PRODUCED BY: Kristen Mulderig, Rick Sales, Craig Butta and Jonas Åkerlund Ahead of its world premiere, Trafalgar Releasing has unveiled a first-look clip of GH ..read more

WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEO FOR “LET GO“ FROM ALONG CAME A SPIDER ONLY ON OUTBURN.COM Cleveland’s Along Came a Spider crafts a potent soundscape, casting their web across the width and breadth of hard rock and post-hardcore. With thunderous breakdowns and an atmospheric interplay of vocal and instrumental, the band draws influence from some of the heavy scene’s finest, nodding to the likes of Bring Me The Horizon and We Came as Romans. With new single “Let Go,” the Ohio outfit has delivered some of their heaviest and gripping work to date, whetting the appetite for the band’s first album in three ..read more

Hot on the heels of the recent release of their first official live DVD/BluRay, Live in Los Angeles, Ukraine’s very own modern metal phenomenon JINJER have just announced what is poised to be one of heavy metal’s most in-demand tours of the year. The progressive metal giants have once again set their sights on North America for a massive headline tour, featuring support from fast-rising Japanese metalcore unit Hanabie. and progressive metalcore mainstays Born Of Osiris. As JINJER is currently in the studio recording their highly anticipated upcoming fifth studio album, fans can expect to hear ..read more

Southern California’s NAILS have revealed details today of their long-awaited, 4th full-length album, Every Bridge Burning. Their first record in  eight years will be released on August 30th with Nuclear Blast Records and features 10 tracks of pure, relentless aggression that can only be described as the sound of NAILS. The tumultuous new album was produced by Kurt Ballou at God City Studio and features aptly diabolic artwork by Jef Whitehead. While founding vocalist/guitarist Todd Jones has long been recognized as the ..read more

September 13-15th, 2024 at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA Curated By Spencer Charnas of Horror-Themed Metal Band Ice Nine Kills Silver Scream Con the horror convention that brought 5,000 blood-thirsty movie fans to Boston’s North Shore in each of its first two iterations, brings the Three-quel everyone’s been dying for to Worcester’s DCU Center September 13-15, 2024. Tickets and information are available now at silverscreamcon.com. “After two really successful years, Silver Scream Con is back, but this time in the heart of the Commonwealth at the DCU Center in Worcester,” says ..read more

Heavy metal titans HAMMERFALL are thrilled to announce the release of their electrifying new single, “The End Justifies.“ This classic HAMMERFALL anthem is the second single from their highly anticipated upcoming album, Avenge The Fallen, set to be released on August 9th through Nuclear Blast Records. “The End Justifies“ captures the essence of HAMMERFALL’s signature sound, combining powerful riffs, soaring vocals, and a relentless rhythm that fans have come to love. The accompanying video, filmed in the band’s rehearsal studio, brings an intense visual experience that matches the song’s dri ..read more

EVERGREY, Gothenburg’s pioneering masters of darkness, have unveiled a new official video for “Cold Dreams” from their upcoming fourteenth studio album, Theories of Emptiness, set for release this Friday, June 7 via Napalm Records. This sonic majesty cut from the new album showcases an out-of-this-world vocal performance by band leader and vocalist Tom Englund, alongside a guest appearance by Jonas Renkse (KATATONIA) and Englund’s daughter, Salina – contributing lush backing vocals that enhance the song’s dynamics and highlighting another intense facet of the album.        ..read more

SKID ROW X LZZY HALE Hard Rock Live  Sacramento, CA 6.1.24 LIVE REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY MARILYN BELL Skid Row came out of quarantine with a vengeance in 2022. They launched a massive comeback with the release of The Gang’s All Here, with powerhouse vocalist Erik Grönwall from Swedish heavyweights H.E.A.T. Grönwall was undeniably as good as Sebastian Bach in the 90s, and arguably better, less than a year after battling leukemia. When Grönwall left the band earlier this year to prioritize his health and recovery, it seemed like the momentum of the Skids’ comeback was in jeopardy. Th ..read more