Category Archives: Hard Rock/Metal

“It Feels So Much More Diverse Than Ever Before”

Bring Me The Horizon took a noticeable turn away from rock in the late 2010s (lookin’ at you, Amo). In an interview with NME, vocalist Oli Sykes notes that the band’s shift culminated in the 2019 festival All Points East. The festival featured a wide variety of non-metal artists, which Sykes admitted came back to […]

STRIGOI (PARADISE LOST) Streams Doomed New Single “An Ocean Of Blood”

Strigoi, the band headed up by Greg Mackintosh (Paradise Lost, Vallenfyre) and Chris Casket (Valenfyre), is slowing things down with their utterly doomed new single “An Ocean Of Blood.” It’s a good thing Strigoi is releasing their new record Viscera on September 30, because this song along practically screams “fall and winter weather.” The band’s explanation is a little deeper […]

Ex-PARADISE LOST Drummer Joins OPETH

Waltteri Väyrynen announced his departure from Paradise Lost yesterday, though he’s clearly not out of work. Opeth has announced Väyrynen as their new full-time drummer, replacing drummer Martin Axenrot who left the band in 2021. In their statement, Opeth also thanks drummer Sami Karppinen (Therion) for taking over the live reins as they searched for a new and […]

P.O.D. Recruits Ex-SUICIDE SILENCE Drummer For Upcoming Tour

P.O.D. has a handful of tour dates coming up with Korn and Jinjer, and has recruited ex-Suicide Silence drummer Alex Lopez for all of ’em. On his new live position, Lopez offered “Payable on death. Tour starts tomorrow and I’m super grateful and honored to drum for these dudes for the rest of the year. […]

END & CULT LEADER Gather & Mourn

Love-ins are nothing new to the hardcore scene. Those of you who have dared to leave the house and gotten back to your regular, pre-COVID show-going schedule may have noticed a preponderance of dudes excitedly greeting each other, locked in mutual bear hugs, administering rotor cuff-tearing handshakes and countless bro-hugs (y’know the one: where the […]

MAYLENE AND THE SONS OF DISASTER Drops Comeback Single “Burn The Witches”

Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster began teasing a brand new music video earlier this year, and now we’ve got the band’s first new single since 2011 called “Burn The Witches.” Equal parts djenty madness and Americana-tinged blues rock, Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster is back with a vengeance! Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. This […]

REVOCATION Barrels Forward With “Nihilistic Violence”

Revocation just released their new record Netherheaven and you need to listen to the whole thing. Though if you’re in a time crunch today, or you just wanna see Revocation stomp around in some creepy light, then check out their new music video for “Nihilistic Violence” directed by David Brodsky. It’ll take your head clean […]

COREY TAYLOR Calls ALICE IN CHAINS’ Dirt “One Of The Greatest Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Albums Of All Time”

Alice In Chains is celebrating their 1992 album Dirt turning 30 this month with tons of behind-the-scenes looks at the album, testimonials, and reflections on that period of time. In the latest post from Alice In Chains on their Instagram, the band showcases Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor’s thoughts on the record from the upcoming book […]