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Possessed To Release First Album In Over 30 Years

Death Metal originators Possessed are back, and on their way to releasing their first album in over 30 years this spring. Revelations of Oblivion is set for a May 10th release on Nuclear Blast Records, and the first single is already out and available in visualizer video form right here. Here’s what Possessed frontman Jeff Becerra has to say about the record: “This album from start to release has been a fantastic experience. All of us in Possessed hope you enjoy this newest release and we look forward to touring and creating much more new music in the future. We […]

Dee Snider Unleashes Brand-New Music Video

Dee Snider has just unleashed a brand-new music video, the sixth to come off of last year’s successful Jamey Jasta-produced Napalm Records release, For The Love of Metal. “Lies Are A Business” is the track, and who better to describe the concept than Dee Snider himself?: “The socio-political message of ‘Lies Are a Business’ is more important at this moment in time than ever before. The movement toward more controlling, all-powerful governments continues to grow and the current nightmarish situation in Venezuela is emblematic of the direction our world is sadly heading in. The incredible video for this song by […]

Entombed To Unleash Live Album

Entombed has a new live album on the way, revisiting one of the Swedish Music Hall of Famers’ classic records, 1991’s Clandestine, on its 25th Anniversary. Featuring the band’s original members Nicke Andersson, Uffe Cederlund and Alex Hellid, the live album includes two acts, the first of which is an orchestral arrangement of Clandestine, before part two sees the band performing the album in its original style in full for the first time ever. Entombed has just revealed the first taste of this live album in the form of the single, “Sinners Bleed”, which you can check out right here. For […]

Doro Unleashes Brand New EP To Kick Off World Tour

Doro has just released a brand-new EP, following up on 2018’s double release of Forever Warriors, Forever United. Now, 2019 brings Backstage to Heaven, a half-studio/half-live four-track vinyl featuring special guests Doug Aldrich, Johan Hegg and Helge Schneider alongside the Metal Queen. The record has just been released this week, on the same day Doro kicked off the second leg of her European run. Next month, Doro will be hitting the States on the U.S. run alongside Metal Church, with support from Images of Eden – April 17th marks the start of the run in Las Vegas, NV, spanning through […]

Fifth Annual “Ride For Ronnie” Charity Event Announced

The Fifth Annual Ride for Ronnie has just been announced, and the motorcycle ride/concert for charity will take place on Sunday, May 5th, 2019 at the usual starting location of Harley-Davidson of Glendale. Los Encinos Park in Encino will be the destination for the concert portion of the event, hosted by Eddie Trunk and featuring a new group of rock musicians personally curated by the personality and known as Eddie Trunk’s All Star Band, in addition to Budderside, Petty Cash, DC4, and Dio cover band Dia. 2018’s Ride for Ronnie brought in over $50,000 for the Ronnie James Dio Stand […]

Interview: Tony Harnell

Starbreaker released their first new album in over ten years at the start of 2019, to great critical acclaim and a solid spot in the Billboard charts. I had the chance to talk with frontman Tony Harnell (best known as the former frontman of TNT) just after Dysphoria came out, discussing the making of the record in depth, the experience of recording an album remotely across multiple countries, Tony’s side work as a vocal coach, and a bit about his recent move to Nashville. What brings you on the phone with me today is the recent release of Starbreaker’s new […]

Interview: Alex Skolnick

Between Testament, Metal Allegiance, an improvisational jazz trio, and other collaborations, Alex Skolnick is one busy guitarist. Shortly after the simultaneous release of the latest Metal Allegiance record, Power Drunk Majesty, and the Alex Skolnick Trio record, Conundrum, I had the chance to do a phoner with Alex, where we discussed all of his various musical projects and how he finds the balance between it all, his involvement with Shredders of Metal, the Slayer tour, and his appreciation for New York. Check out the interview below: The new record Power Drunk Majesty from Metal Allegiance is officially out, you just […]

Overkill to Spread “Wings Over The USA”

Overkill has just announced an upcoming U.S. tour for the spring, in support of their forthcoming studio album The Wings of War. Wings Over The USA will kick off on April 25th, spanning most of the East Coast in addition to hitting some Midwestern and Southern dates before wrapping it all up in Boston on May 11th. Joining these New Jersey Thrash legends on tour will be Bay Area Thrashers Death Angel and Act of Defiance. The Wings of War is set for a February 22nd release on Nuclear Blast, with a special Record Release party, featuring guests DJ Alex […]

Brick By Brick Tease Album Release Show for “Hive Mentality”

Brick By Brick is getting ready to release the next chapter of their heavy New York Hardcore with the seventh studio record, Hive Mentality, set for a February 22nd release on Upstate Records, with a Clifton Park, NY album release show party set for the same night. This week, the band has released a brief teaser clip to promote the show, which you can check out right here: https://youtu.be/xszTwNSu3eg, and in case you missed the recent title track music video release, featuring Alekhine’s Gun vocalist Jessica Pimentel, you can check that one out here: https://youtu.be/7URYB3kb6Mo. Brick By Brick will be […]

I.N.C. To Unleash “Terrible Things”

Indestructible Noise Command, aka I.N.C., are continuing on with their legacy of Thrash from 1985 to the present, as they’ve just announced a return-to-Thrash-roots style record to form their fifth full-length album. Entitled Terrible Things, the record is set for a March 8th release date, and the band has just revealed the first single by the name of “Declaration” via an official premiere on Metal Insider, which you can check out right here: https://www.metalinsider.net/new-music/song-premiere-indestructible-noise-command-declaration. To keep an eye out for updates on Terrible Things, and other news in the world of I.N.C., head to: https://www.facebook.com/incmetal/. 

Doro and Metal Church Announce Double Headliner U.S. Tour

The Metal Queen Doro and Thrash Legends Metal Church are set for a big event this spring, as they prepare to embark on a co-headlining tour in the U.S. Doro not only has a “Best of Warlock” show in store for fans, but a setlist filled with plenty of brand-new tracks off the Metal Queen’s latest records. Metal Church will be touring in support of their recent Rat Pak Records release, Damned If You Do, with classic and fan favorites lined up for the setlist as well. This double headline tour will also feature support from Images of Eden, kicking […]

Interview: Bob Kulick

This Fall, renowned Rock and Metal Producer/Musician Bob Kulick released Pure Fire – The Ultimate Kiss Tribute, a reissue of the star-studded compilation album known as Spin the Bottle from 2004. After the album’s release, I had the opportunity for a phoner with Bob himself, during which we had a thorough discussion of the original making of this record, in addition to Bob’s solo album Skeletons in the Closet, his appearances at the Kiss Expo, Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp, and Kiss Kruise Pre-Party, as well a prospective new Metal Christmas album on the horizon. Check out the interview below: […]

Overkill Prepare to Unleash “The Wings of War”

Thrash legends Overkill have just announced an upcoming studio album, one that will make for the 19th full-length in the band’s lengthy discography. The Wings of War, recorded and engineered by Overkill’s own D.D. Verni and Dave Linsk, along with Chris “Zeuss” Harris on mixing and mastering, is set to be out on February 22nd, 2019 via Nuclear Blast. Here’s some of what frontman Bobby Blitz has to say about the new record: “…I think what we accomplished here is a new, upgraded Overkill that embraced the new chemistry, while taking our roots into the present. The new formula produced […]

Bowl For Ronnie Raises $74,000 For Ronnie James Dio Cancer Fund

Not too long ago, on October 25th, the Fourth Annual “Bowl For Ronnie” Celebrity Bowling Tournament took place in Studio City, CA, with a wealth of well-known names from the Rock and Metal worlds coming out to participate and support the cause, raising money for the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund. This year, the event broke a record by raising a total of $74,000 for the organization named after the well-loved Metal icon. Rockers, personalities (including host Eddie Trunk), sponsors, fans and supporters alike all gathered to make this happen, setting a high standard for next […]

Vinnie Paul Memorial Celebration Takes Place in Las Vegas

It’s no secret that the late Vinnie Paul (RIP) loved Las Vegas, the place he called home. One particular club in a corner of Sin City honored this proud resident posthumously with a shrine dedicated to him, just inside The Golden Tiki. This isn’t the first that the tiki-themed bar and hangout spot off the Strip has done something in honor of the Pantera/Hellyeah heavy metal drummer – last year, their “Cabinet of Curiosities” collection of celebrity shrunken heads by Smithsonian artist Terry Barr grew with the addition of Vinnie Paul’s shrunken head, in true tiki culture fashion. This week, […]