Category Archives: Hard Rock/Metal

KATATONIA Announces First North American Tour In Five Years With THE OCEAN & CELLAR DARLING

Katatonia is coming back to North America for the first time in five years and they’re bringing The Ocean and Cellar Darling with ’em! Katatonia announced in June they’d signed to Napalm Records for a “new chapter” of the band, so here’s hoping this tour also means new music is coming. Get the dates below. […]

FUMING MOUTH’s Vocalist Has Been Declared Cancer Free

Fuming Mouth guitarist and vocalist Mark Whelan was sadly diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in November 2021. Whelan underwent rounds of chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant to battle his AML, and as of this week has been declared cancer free! Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. In a post on Fuming Mouth‘s Instagram, Whelan […]

“I’m Over It. It’s Just Money”

The whole “is Dave Mustaine still angry about being ousted from Metallica?” question feels so stale in recent years. Megadeth has seen an incredible amount of success in the past few decades, including winning a Grammy for Best Metal Performance in 2017 for their song “Dystopia,” alongside major tours and tons of new music. Still, […]

EVANESCENCE’s 2003 Hit “Bring Me To Life” Is Topping The iTunes Charts For Some Reason

Evanescence‘s 2003 hit “Bring Me To Life” never really got out of the limelight. The single has sold over 3 million copies in the United States alone (1.2 million in the United Kingdom), has one 1 billion streams on YouTube, and has been the subject of endless memes over the years. Yet for some reason, […]

This New Documentary On MADDER MORTEM Looks Really Interesting

Madder Mortem has been around for nearly three decades now and is finally getting their own documentary! Madder Mortem is prominently featured in the brand new Howl Of The Underdogs documentary which was shot during preparation for Madder Mortem‘s 20th Anniversary and a European tour that reunited all of the former band members for a […]

WHIMZ (BLACKWATER HOLYLIGHT) Winds Through Synth-Heavy New Single “AM2”

Whimz, the new band featuring Sunny Faris of Blackwater Holylight and Cam Spies of Night Heron, is now streaming their synth-heavy trek through the slow cosmos in the form of “AM2.” So maybe go grab a pair of headphones and take a stroll through your neighborhood at night with this one, because the darkness is […]

IRON MAIDEN Art Director Designs Benefit Shirt For Former Vocalist PAUL DI’ANNO

Derek Riggs is an artist best known for his work creating Iron Maiden album covers, including their beloved mascot, Eddie. Now, Riggs has designed a benefit shirt intended to raise money for former Maiden vocalist, Paul Di’Anno, who has long suffered with health issues for many years. Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. The front illustration features […]

JINJER, P.O.D., VENDED, MALEVOLENCE & SPACE OF VARIATIONS Announce U.S. Tour

Jinjer, P.O.D., and Space Of Variations will hit the road together in late October with either Vended and Malevolence as support depending on which date you attend. The tour will also be Jinjer‘s first trek in the United States since Russian forces invaded their home country of Ukraine earlier this year. Get the dates below. […]

GLEN BENTON Says New DEICIDE Is Anthemic & Progressive

The new Deicide record is almost here, according to bassist and vocalist Glen Benton. Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. In an interview with The Garza Podcast, Benton said the new Deicide record was written in 2021 and that the band is “getting ready to hammer this deal out right now and get this thing out.” […]

PARKWAY DRIVE Uses Mostly Clean Vocals On New Ballad “Darker Still”

Parkway Drive is really mixing up their sound for their upcoming record Darker Still, but the title track might be the biggest divergence we’ve heard yet. Parkway Drive drops the harsh vocals almost entirely on the album’s title track and instead opts for a slow-moving ballad complete with bluesy guitar solos and an orchestra, showcasing […]