Tag: Heavy Metal

Metal Group Shepherds Reign Announce Latest Album, ‘Ala Mai’

July 27, 2023

Yesterday, the Polynesian metal outfit Shepherds Reign announced the release date of their latest work, an album titled ‘Ala Mai’ – releasing on the 25th of August on Golden Robot Records. Alongside the album release date, the first single, ‘Nafanua’, was also stated to be releasing on the 4th of August, and a set of five New Zealand tour dates were also included in the group’s big announcement.

Carmine Appice Re-Issues Classic Album ‘Guitar Zeus’: ‘Nobody Knew’ (Feat. Brian May) 

October 26, 2019

Carmine Appice is without doubt, a rock god. He played drums for the legendary Vanilla Fudge (on ‘Season Of The Witch’ and ‘You Keep Me Hanging On’), and he co-wrote ‘Da Ya Think I’m Sexy’ with Rod Stewart and Duane Hitchings. He’s also, with Vanilla Fudge, responsible for paving the way for one of the most popular genres in rock: heavy metal, by way of bridging the gap between psychedelic and prog/hard rock. The likes of The Nice, Deep Purple, Yes, Styx, Led Zeppelin, and Uriah Heep, all credit “The Fudge” as their inspiration.

ONLAP – ‘Miracle’

August 2, 2019

A noisy outlier in a sea of pop and jazz, hard rock Parisian band ONLAP has somehow managed to build itself a huge fan base over 13 years, two albums, and tons of singles. Their latest track, ‘Miracle’, will add to their near mythological status.

Like Machines – ‘Destitute’

July 2, 2019

‘Destitute’, by Like Machines, is a track that centres around the age-old story of the haves and the have-nots. However, instead of only discussing how bad off the have-nots, Like Machines use their lyrics to point the finger at the so-called haves: people who are more concerned with their “9 to 5” even though the world around them is evidently collapsing.

Holy Beach – ‘Ships Off The Coast’

May 16, 2019

Out of Atlanta, Georgia comes Holy Beach, with their brand new album, ‘All That Matters Is This Matter’, set for release June 28, through Ursa Minor Records. First single to be released is ‘Ships Off The Coast’, a powerfully emotive track for the metal band.

It’s Life Jim But Not As We Know It: ‘The Force Remains The Same’ Is New From Protovulcan

January 3, 2019

Protovulcan are a trio from Chicago whose music is as alien as the name of their band.

Gottweist – ‘Weight of the World’

December 13, 2018

Montreal rockers Gottweist formed in 2005, and are influenced by Iron Maiden and Bullet For My Valentine. Their latest single, ‘Weight Of The World’, is the lead single from their upcoming album.

Sin7 Release New Single ‘Erased’ With Creepy Music Video

November 9, 2018

Sin7 comprises Rev Bliss on vocals, Nelly on guitar, and Hammer on drums. The trio were formed in 2012 in Twin Cities, Minnesota, but each member has over twenty years of performing and touring experience from their previous bands, meaning that combined they know exactly what it takes to keep their fans happy. ‘Erased’ is their latest single, and comes with a music video which features footage that looks like it’s from a horror film.

Bad Wolves – ‘Zombie’

April 12, 2018

Los Angeles metal band Bad Wolves have yet to release an album (their LP ‘Disobey’ however is out this May), but they’re certainly no strangers to the world of rock and roll, with members of the band all associated with other rock bands.

Arisen From Nothing – ‘Chaos’

November 13, 2017

Based in Seattle, Arisen From Nothing catch the listener’s attenion with their lethal brand of metal. The five-piece band is led by Jessie Bringham, with Troy Elmore and Steve Pontius on guitars, Eric Hanson on bass, and Brandon Fuller, who was previously a member of Ghost Town Rebellion, on drums. Arisen From Nothing’s album, ‘Broken’, is released through Montreal label, Collective Wave Records, and they’ve led off with the raw and stirring single, ‘Chaos’.

A Breach Of Silence Announce Skitz AF Tour 2017

July 11, 2017

The latest album released from Australian power-core band A Breach Of Silence, ‘Secrets’, has done very well since it’s release in February debuting at…

Gabriel and the Apocalypse – ‘Thrill of the Kill’

April 14, 2017

With their heavy rock/industrial style, Gabriel and the Apocalypse are dramatic and theatrical, but in the words of frontwoman Lindy Gabriel, “not over polished. You can feel the emotion. You can feel the anger.” The band has been together in its current formation since 2011, and have recently released the video for their new song, ‘Thrill Of The Kill’.