Metal

Roughly nine months after the release of his debut solo album Among the Fires of Hell, Rotting Christ frontman Sakis Tolis released a new solo track written and sung entirely in Greek, though the average English listener should understand what’s being said. Released earlier today, “The Origin” is a gothic sounding track with what I

Among the characteristics that make thrash metal the heavy metal subgenre that it is, one of the most important things that must exist is a killer drummer behind the kit. Sure, you can laugh at Metallica’s Lars Ulrich today, but back in the day that Danish motherfucker could kill it. As for the other three

Finland has long been the breeding ground for great metal bands, including—but not limited to— Amorphis, Nightwish, Ensiferum, and Insomnium. Whether newcomer Green King will someday be added to that list remains to be seen, but their debut full-length record, Hidden Beyond Time, is certainly an encouraging—if generic—start. Deeply rooted in the “traditional” heavy metal

You may already know ex-Slayer, current Testament drummer Dave Lombardo as one of the baddest motherfuckers to ever sit behind a kit, but did you know he’s also a songwriter capable of writing sexy holiday tunes with his wife Paula Lombardo? Well, now you do. Released earlier today on the drummer’s YouTube page, the couple

No, we’re not talking about the guy who hangs out and passes judgement on band t-shirt choices at the local show. Epic metal band Gatekeeper are releasing their next full length, From Western Shores, on March 23 of next year via Cruz Del Sur Music. Check out their first single from the record, Exiled King,”

Candlemass just announced that they will be touring the U.S. in 2023 featuring special guests as yet to be announced. The tour will start March 10 in Seattle, WA, and conclude on March 17 in San Diego, CA. The band are touring in support of their November 18 record, Sweet Evil Sun, out via Napalm

There are still several months left before Metallica kick off their huge world tour in support of 72 Seasons, but the legendary thrash act got the ball rolling on playing new stuff live when they rolled out “Lux Æterna” during their annual Helping Hands Concert & Auction. And while the song had a bit of

Dedicated Limp Bizkit fans noted that guitarist Wes Borland is at the Rancho De La Luna studio in Joshua Tree, CA working on some recordings. Could this mean new music coming soon from the band? [embedded content] Not necessarily, as Borlan also works on other projects besides the band, including Black Light Burns and Big

One of the coolest things about this gig is being able to see some of the coolest bands play some of the coolest shit on a regular basis. When we’re not able to get out to a show ourselves, that’s when we fire up the ol’ J. Jonah Jameson voice and tell our wonderful photographers

A long-running legal battle between Metallica and insurance market company Lloyd’s of London recently came to a close after a California judge ruled in favor of the latter, absolving them of any losses that the band felt when they were forced to cancel six shows in 2020 because of the growing pandemic. According to the

One of this year’s breakout bands is heading back out onto the road next month, as Atlanta’s own The Callous Daoboys join forces with headlining act D.R.U.G.S. (Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows) on their Destroy. Rebuild. Tour that kicks off next month. Not ones to rest for too long after the holidays it seems, The

Three years ago at the Black Box in Helsinki Ice Hall, fans in attendance at the Children of Bodom were unknowingly witnessing a poignant moment in the band’s history, as it was the last time they’d ever play with Alexi Laiho before his untimely death later that month. In a social media post marking the

It’s been nearly two months since Mötley Crüe announced that Mick Mars would be hanging his guitar up in retirement and filling the void left behind with ex-Rob Zombie guitarist John 5. Seemingly after that announcement was made, it felt like the metal community accepted the changes and moved on. Yet for ex-Mötley Crüe frontman

Well, fuck. I knew this day would come, but continued fucking around with artificial intelligence has led to many of us finding out, so thanks for that. Now we’ve got AI making music, creating art, and thanks to the folks at Louder and the creators of ChatGPI, we now have a completely AI-written music review.

This past Sunday, Pantera fans at Knotfest Chile didn’t get to see surviving member Rex Brown take up his duties on the bass, getting Cattle Decapitation bassist Derek Engemann and ex-Down bassist Bobby Landgraf in the spot instead. At the time, organizers announced that Rex Brown was absent due to “health problems,” but local radio

A wave of darkness is going to sweep across North America next year, as yet another tour is going to lay waste to the continent’s live venues and leave concert-goers with ears ringing and necks unbelievably sore. Starting next February, Greek black metal stalwarts Rotting Christ will bring their labelmates Carach Angren, Uada, and Gaerea

I’m sorry, but you’re going to have to call your healthcare provider for this one. Turbid North’s latest music video for “Patients” is fucking heavy and your doctor needs to request that sort of treatment before your insurance will pay part of the bill. It’s all right there in your plan. But if you are

It’s been a minute since one of the greatest vocalists of all time was able to tear shit up, but the mighty Mike Patton returned once again with the indomitable Mr. Bungle last week during Knotfest Chile on December 8. It was the first time since early 2020 that he was able to perform, after

Turmion Kätilöt just released a video for “Kuolettavia Vammoja,” a single from their latest record Omen X. The song channels the concept of fear itself, tapping into the darker, more primal side of the long, dark winter season. [embedded content] MC Raaka Pee comments on the new single:  “In this song, it’s trauma that introduces itself