Category Archives: Hard Rock/Metal

IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT Streams “Hotel Sphinx”, Announces New Album Goldstar

Imperial Triumphant is back and they’re as weird as they’ve ever been! Which is saying something, because this band has never stuck to any conventional metal sound. Imperial Triumphant is now streaming their new single “Hotel Sphinx” alongside a video directed by the band’s own Steve Blanco. “The ‘Entertainer extraordinaire’ leads a gullible audience through […]

PAUL DI’ANNO’s Family Posts Statement On His Cause Of Death

Former Iron Maiden vocalist and solo artist Paul Di’Anno died at 66 years old in late October. Di’Anno‘s family has now issued a statement on his cause of death, saying it was a heart issue that was mercifully quick and painless. The following statement was posted to Di’Anno‘s social media: “Dear fans and friends, we […]

Brutal Assault Adds 8 Core Bands To 2025 Lineup

Brutal Assault Adds A Slew Of Core Bands To 2025 Lineup Brutal Assault is bringing you a core-packed update: LANDMVRKS, ATTILA, CRYSTAL LAKE, KUBLAI KHAN TX, DEVILDRIVER, TO THE GRAVE, WITHIN DESTRUCTION, and FIT FOR A KING! Brutal Assault will take place in the Czech Republic at the Josefov Fortress during August 6-9, 2025.Festival passes […]

I’m Not Saying I’d Have Made MEGADETH Better – I’d Have Made Them Different

Before his illustrious career in Slayer and as a solo artist, Kerry King joined Megadeth for a very brief stint in 1984. King has since claimed that his time in Megadeth wasn’t bad, but that the substance abuse rampant in the band at the time didn’t jive with what he wanted. Still, what would Megadeth […]

Mystic Festival: From The Gothic To Futuristic

Mystic Festival 2025: From Gothic Horrors To Futuristic Terrors Band Photo: Cradle Of Filth (?) Such a coupling is only possible at Mystic Festival – the desert boogie of Eagles Of Death Metal can stand shoulder to shoulder with the symphony of terror of Cradle Of Filth. The festival lineup is also joined by representatives […]

DINO CAZARES Explains The Lawsuit That Tore Apart FEAR FACTORY

The history of Fear Factory is complicated, though they’ve certainly had some classic and long-running members. There’s founding guitarist Dino Cazares who played for Fear Factory between 1989 and 2002, and then again between 2009 and present day; founding vocalist Burton C. Bell who stuck around between 1989 and 2020; bassist-turned-guitarist Christian Olde Wolbers who […]

Embrace Your Punishment Premiere New Music Video

Embrace Your Punishment Premiere New Music Video For “Made Of Stone” – Crowbar’s Kirk Windstein Guests Band Photo: Crowbar (?) Valenciennes, France-based slamming death metal outfit Embrace Your Punishment premiere a new music video for “Made Of Stone”, taken from their latest album of the same name. Crowbar’s Kirk Windstein guests. Check out “Made Of […]