Post Metalcore outfit Stillnight are a band that sounds much older and more relevant than their relative youth and longevity in the scene suggests. Made up currently of vocalist Danny Sullivan, bass player Tony Rogers and guitarist Kody Thompson, Stillnight are preparing to unleash their debut album Dream State on March 25, tackling the very […]
Despite making a triumphant return to the music world in 2016, Swedish rock outfit The Hellacopters are still yet to appease long-term fans by releasing new music. In fact, the band’s last album was 2008’s Head Off, an album which signified the beginning of a hiatus that was to last close to a decade. The […]
After both leaving their respective metal bands behind and for different personal reasons, Phil Bayer and Marv Wilder have found themselves on a more experimental path that pushes them in directions not possible with their previous outfits. Better known for their parts in ALAZKA and Time respectively, Bayer and Wilder have recently created a fresh […]
French metal outfit Disconnected are making a huge splash on their side of the world, already this year scheduled to perform at RockFest and Wacken Open Air, as well as a mainstage spot at HellFest 2022, but to date have yet to make an indelible mark on this side of the world. That is set […]
Providence, RI quintet, Kingsmen, have dropped their bombastic new single and accompanying music video – Trial By Fire via Sharptone Records. Exhibiting a slight stylistic shift from the band’s previous output, the new track exhibits arena-conquering riffing and a phenomenally catchy-but-powerful vocal, courtesy of the clean stylings of frontman Tanner Guimond. Speaking on “Trial By Fire”, Kingsmen frontman Tanner Guimond shares: “Trial […]
Australia’s heavy trailblazers NORTHLANE have shared the video for the new song Carbonized. Watch it below. The song appears on their forthcoming sixth album, Obsidian, set for release on April 22, 2022 via Believe. Pre-order it here. Carbonized is a vital song that demands abusers and predators be held accountable. Driven by a visceral performance from frontman Marcus Bridge, you can feel his primal […]
Words by Cocolesexbomb Of course, we all know the bigger bands they are in now, but what about the “other” bands? The ones that your favourite musician was in before joining their current band that has delivered what observers like to refer to as success? The black sheep of the relationship. The mistress. Starting today […]
Brand new Swedish quartet thrown, with vocalist Marcus Lundqvist and drummer/producer Buster Odeholm (Vildhjarta, Humanity’s Last Breath), have released their aggressive 5-track EP called EXTENDED PAIN, streaming now via Arising Empire. Presenting lyrics filled with anger and self-hatred, the 4-piece effectively blends intense and crushing guitars with catchy yet aggressive vocal rhythms. Without warning, thrown […]
Having recently earned their sixth number one single at active rock radio at the end of 2021 with their hit Lifeline, Bad Wolves are continuing celebrations with the release of their new EP, which includes a new acoustic version of the title track and a new feature on If Tomorrow Never Comes by Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills. Appearing on the soundtrack […]
With a bond forged in youth and decades-old friendship, the undisputed masters of thrash metal released their eleventh studio album, PERSONA NON GRATA last fall via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, they bring the heat with the music video for The Fires Of Division. Watch the video directed by Jim Louvau and Tony Aguilera below.
The Finnish cello-rock quartet Apocalyptica have once again partnered up with some of the biggest names in rock music to deliver their new single I’ll Get Through It. The song, written for the band by American award-winning songwriter Diane Warren, features Franky Perez – guest vocalist in Apocalyptica’s 2015 record Shadowmaker –as well as Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath on bass guitar. The track can […]
“There’s nothing you can do to stop that inner mounting flame!” screams Phil Naro, the legendary voice of TALAS on the band’s first track in 37 years. Today, TALAS return with the brand new song Inner Mounting Flame, featuring vocals by the late TALAS frontman Naro, who passed away in May of 2021. The song is a tour de force of […]
He is THE constant among the German metal scene – Udo Dirkschneider. Originally becoming world-famous as a founding member of ACCEPT, he continues to steadily expand upon his international successes with his U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER outfits. Remaining true to himself over the years in a way few musicians could, Dirkschneider consistently bucks music industry trends in favour of following his heart. Yet his […]
After Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Marina Ammouri, a Ukraine native vocalist and pianist living in Stockholm, Sweden reached out to her musician friends with the idea of doing a musical project to show support for the people of Ukraine. This quickly resulted in UMFU – United Musicians For Ukraine, consisting […]
CONQUER DIVIDE and Mascot Records / Mascot Label Group have released the band’s lead single from their upcoming new studio album. In discussing Atonement, drummer Sam Landa offers, “The word atonement is about making reparations; about seeking forgiveness; about feeling sorry for something you’ve done and hoping to make things right. In the context of this song, it’s […]
Demonic outfit CRADLE OF FILTH are proud to release an extraordinary new video, accompanying their magnificently mournful track How Many Tears To Nurture A Rose?. The video premiered last night as part of CRADLE OF FILTH‘s Infernal Vernal Equinox Deadstream, and now fans all across the globe can also bask in its sublime black magick. Directed by Vicente Cordero, the stunning video winds a haunting tale – sinister, […]
Rejoining forces after many years of silence, AGATHODAIMON’s long-awaited comeback album, The Seven, is one not to miss. The bittersweet seventh record of the German dark metal force dropped last Friday, March 18. The ten-track offering stays true to their old-school spirit and hits with new vigor, one hard to pigeonhole due to its widespread musical styles, […]
This past summer, Germany’s most thundering voices VAN CANTO set free their eighth studio album, To The Power Of Eight, to spread their unique soundscapes as the world’s most exciting acapella metal masters. Now, the energizing powerhouse is ready to impact the new year with their unique Rakataka-style by unveiling a brand new atmospheric music video for Turn Back […]
The Dead Daisies kick off their summer in style with a massive pan European jaunt that’s set to radiate some heat. The first string of dates are a combination of arena and amphitheatre shows with Judas Priest, Foreigner and Whitesnake, performing at some of the most famous and coveted festivals such as Graspop Belgium and […]
Hailing from the coastal town of Kotka, Finland, melodic death/doom metal unit MARIANAS REST have just released a deeply haunting yet marvelous new official music video for their captivating song The Weight. The head-swinging doom induced track is cut from the band’s latest full-length, Fata Morgana, released in March 2021 – a must-have for fans of bands like Insomnium and My […]
Today, musical icons Danny Elfman and Trent Reznor have joined forces for a brand new version of Native Intelligence, the duo’s second collaborative reimagining of music from Eflman’s ambitious double album Big Mess [ANTI- / Epitaph Records]. Featuring a lead vocal from Reznor and backing vocals from Elfman that soar over a precise syncopated orchestral arrangement and blistering rock instrumentation, the […]
Home to pounding riffs, strategically clipping audio, and an appreciation for raw authenticity, Joshua Travis’ debut solo EP NO REST is best experienced at maximum volume. Out today via metal tastemakers SharpTone Records, the project comes with the instructions to break your speakers, and upon first listen, the reasons become quite apparent. Like a firecracker both short in length […]
Homicide is the debut single from Toronto based progressive metal outfit THE PULSE-ESCAPE METHOD. Fusing heavy instrumentation with intense electronics, the outfit dive straight into the experimental. Watch the video below.
Mysteries darken the sky these days and only the bravest dare to lift the veil between the mere mortals and ominous forces lurking in the night: BLIND GUARDIAN tracked down the Secrets Of The American Gods and reveal their eponymous new single. The powerful, majestic new track comes with a performance video that was filmed during the recordings for the […]
Fresh from a sold-out, 22 date UK headline tour at the end of 2021, Inglorious are delighted to announce the release of their first ever live album, MMXXI LIVE AT THE PHOENIX, which will be released on April 8. Vocalist Nathan James says, “This album is a real true representation of what this band is […]
US hard rock band THEM EVILS are one of the hardest working bands when it comes to touring and shows so it is no surprise that when Dave Griffiths caught up with them this week they were out on the road again. During the interview the band talk about how their new track Burner came […]
Hailing from Nashville and Memphis S.A.M. have spent the past few years perfecting their mix of alternative sounds that grab the best of metal, rap etc and bring it all together for their own unique sound. Now after the success of their single Way Out the band have just dropped their brand new album Choke […]
On January 21 BATTLE BEAST unleashed their brand-new masterpiece Circus of Doom, via Nuclear Blast. In true BATTLE BEAST fashion, the 10 tracks blend true heavy metal with pop and rock-vibes, paired with Noora Louhimo’s unique voice. They have released their brand new stand-alone single The Lightbringer that is also contained on the bonus version of Circus of Doom set to be released on April […]
April 1 The Violent Inzident have beaten a steady path to their debut album This Is Nu-Metal!, rolling with the punches delivered by a world in the grips of a pandemic and throwing them back with equal force, albeit of a musical nature. The band are the self-anointed saviors of Nu-Metal, and, judging from the […]
Out Now Words by Jimmy Glinster Beartooth – Below is an album I’ve reviewed once before. In fact, it was one of my first, and actually one of my favourites in my short career. Now, you might ask why I’m giving this a second crack? Was it because my writing skills are absolutely shit house […]
Out Now Words by Michael Naidos After a career spanning over two decades, through multiple band changes, shifts in genre and some legal complications causing the band to break up from 2014-2016, Dawn of Ashes founder and frontman Kristof Bathory has brought the band’s namesake into fruition with a brand-new album Scars of the Broken. […]
Starring Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren brand new English drama/comedy The Duke is released in Australian cinemas on the 31st March. This week our very own Dave Griffiths sat down with the film’s producer Nicky Bentham to find out more about it. Take a listen to the full interview right here:
From the best-selling novel comes a captivating mystery. Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumours of the “Marsh Girl” haunted Barkley Cove, isolating the sharp and resilient Kya from her community. Drawn to two young men from […]
Looking to get your scare on? Well brand new horror film Night’s End is released on Shudder next week and this week the director, Jennifer Reeder, sat down with our very own Dave Griffiths to chat about the film. You can take a listen to the full interview right here:
The star of brand new thriller, The Institute, Victorya Brandart chats to Subculture about her sensational performance in the film. You can listen to the full interview right here:
The star of brand new romantic drama Along Came Wanda Constance Brenneman this week spoke to Dave Griffiths about why she enjoyed working on the film so much. You can listen to the full interview right here:
UK film director Jay Martin chats to HEAVY Cinema about his new political documentary Redt’Blue. You can take a listen to the full interview right here:
Director Ivan Sen’s brand new film Loveland is in cinemas now. This week we sent Dave Griffiths to check it out. Take a listen to his review right here:
Starring Timothy Spall It Snows In Benidorm is a brand new crime drama in cinemas now. This week our very own Dave Griffiths went to check it out. Take a listen to his review right here:
Mia Hanson-Love returns to the big screen with her latest film Bergman Island. Today Alex First, David Griffiths, Jacqui Hammerton and Peter Krausz checked it out. Take a listen to their review right here:
Brand new film The Souvenir Part II has hit cinemas this week so we sent Alex First and Peter Krausz to check it out. Take a listen to their review right here:
Okay so my love for manga and anime is fairly fanatical so if you are reading this and it feels like I am speaking an entirely different language, I apologise. I also apologise if this turns into something as long as War & Peace, I will try to curb my thoughts to a readable length, […]
Disney+ has announced plans to introduce Sing-Along versions of beloved fan-favourite musicals, beginning with Walt Disney Animation Studios’ critically acclaimed film “Encanto” on Friday, March 18. On average, “Encanto” streamers have watched the film five times with the title accumulating over 180 million re-watches globally since launch. Disney+ subscribers really can’t stop streaming “Encanto!” The […]
The Lost City – the new movie from Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum and Daniel Radcliffe, is set to open on April 14. The story revolves around brilliant but reclusive author Loretta Sage (Bullock) who has spent her career writing about exotic places in her popular romance-adventure novels featuring handsome cover model Alan (Tatum) who has […]
Paramount Pictures have released the final trailer for the upcoming blockbuster Sonic The Hedgehog 2, which is out on March 31. After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is ready for more freedom, and Tom and Maddie agree to leave him home while they go on vacation. But, no sooner are they gone, when Dr. Robotnik […]