Finnish folk metal outfit Korpiklaani continue to defy trends by forging their own successful path in the metal industry. Made up of traditional instruments and music with a heavier slant on proceedings, Korpiklaani don’t just play music, they feel it, creating a timeless yet fresh sound that appeals to people on all sides of the music spectrum. After the warmly received last album Kulkija in 2018, these masters of folk metal return with Jylhä on February 5, a ...
Armed with a new line-up and renewed vigour, all-female thrash merchants Nervosa are back with their latest album Perpetual Chaos. After being forced to reassemble three-quarters of the line-up early last year, founding member and guitarist Prika Amaral scoured the world to bring together a formidable line-up, adding members from all over Europe to form an almighty thrash/death machine that decimates from the outset on the new record. Continue reading NERVOSA Steady The Ship ...
Wardruna have announced a unique virtual release show taking place on March 26. Wardruna´s signature sound has no borders. Transcending time, language and musical genres, the Norwegian collective is widely admired for their idiosyncratic, authentic and extraordinary stage performances. Amidst the global pandemic and the uncertain future of live performances, Wardruna welcomes you to join them from your own homes for an ambitious virtual release show. Continue reading WARDRUNA ...
Southwest Sydney metalcore band Harroway are starting 2021 off heavy with a dark new single “Final Letter”. This is the final single the guys will be releasing before the drop of their mixtape Bloom in a Dark Room which will be out on March 1, 2021. Having teamed up with masters of their craft at Graphics Nature Audio (The Amity Affliction, Knocked Loose, Counterparts, Thy Art Is Murder) “Final Letter” flaunts heavier creative guitar work, punch you in the ...
Amorphis have released their shaped vinyl single “Brother And Sister”, limited to 666 copies via Nuclear Blast. The band have also revealed a new lyric video for the song “Brother And Sister” that can be viewed below: Recently, Amorphis started the pre-order for their special 30th-anniversary vinyl box set, the Vinyl Collection 2006 – 2020, that will contain all their albums featuring Tomi Joutsen on vocals since their 2006 ...
Italian heavy outfit ScreaMachine have announced their self-titled debut album will be released through Frontiers Music Srl on April 9. With a musical pedigree harking back to the sounds of Judas Priest, Metallica, Iced Earth, Savatage, and Accept ScreaMachine are bringing back the 80s metal sound with a modern flavour. Check out their lead single “Demondome” below: Continue reading SCREAMACHINE with Debut Single at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & ...
Black Sabbath unleashed the group’s fourth album in two years in 1972 with Vol 4. Stacked with classic tracks like “Supernaut,” “Changes,” and “Snowblind,” the record harnessed the group’s surging popularity to reach the Top 10 on the Albums Chart in the U.K. and the Top 20 on the Billboard 200 in the U.S., on its path to being certified platinum by the RIAA. Continue reading BLACK SABBATH Super Deluxe Box Set Coming Soon at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Proposal are a fast emerging melodic hardcore band from Wollongong, Australia. Today, they are announcing the imminent arrival of their brand new EP Kingdom on March 19. With that announcement comes the release of the first track from it and a video clip – for single “Wilted” which can be viewed below: Pre-save Kingdom HERE Continue reading PROPOSAL Release “Wilted” at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
In these troubled times, blackgaze pioneers Alcest shine a little light into the dark with their otherworldly sound. Labelled as innovators of a surreal genre-mixing shoegaze and black metal, the French duo has established itself as a forerunner of its own style of music that draws the listener into a dreamy soundscape, achieving them over 42 million streams worldwide. Their latest studio album Spiritual Instinct saw the light of day in 2019 via Nuclear Blast. Continue ...
Due partly to the fact that I haven’t had time to check my emails for questions, but largely due to the fact I wanted to take the focus off me on tour, this weeks 12 Rounds With Johnny Boxer features questions asked from members of the two bands I recently toured with, Diskust and Piston Fist. The guys came up with some pretty interesting and thought-provoking questions, most of which Bobo had answers for, but there was also the odd occasion where the great man was ...
Iceland outfit Une Misere have released their explosive new album Sermon via Nuclear Blast Records. The band played a hometown show to commemorate the occasion, with live audio and footage turned into “Sermon Live”, which can be viewed below: r Continue reading SERMON Release Album & Live Concert at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Poisonous dark metallers Cradle Of Filth reveal the title of their forthcoming 13th studio album as being Existence Is Futile. Their monumental new opus -the 13th (unlucky for all) studio album of the band to date – was once again recorded at Grindstone Studios with producer Scott Atkins and is embellished with artwork from Arthur Berzinsh, who is guilty of accomplishing the last two album artworks in the Cradle back canon. Continue reading CRADLE OF FILTH Announce New ...
Words by Matt Bacon Bacon’s Slices is a new monthly column brought to you by Matt Bacon designed to assist and give tips to help you grow your band and reach that sometimes seemingly unattainable next level. Matt is a music marketer, social media expert, and label exec for folks like Prophecy Productions, Plastic Head, Blacklight Media (Metal Blade subsidiary) and Ripple Music. Continue reading HEAVY REGULAR “Bacon’s Slices” #2 at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal ...
Thrash metal/death metal hybrid outfit Toxic Ruin have announced their signing with M-Theory Audio and a new album, Nightmare Eclipse, for later this year. In the meantime, check out their new single “Ritual Rebirth” below: Continue reading TOXIC RUIN Announce Signing & Album at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Heavy metal/Industrial artist The Hate Club have released their animated video for “My Name Is Legion”. “This music video was created by two psychopaths – The Hate Club (artist) and Evan Streb (animator). After four months of tireless work, we’re finally ready to release this ambitious music video. And we couldn’t be more proud with the result! Get ready to join the adventure and The Legion on this epic quest” says Alex Poe. Continue ...
Evile return after eight years with their latest album Hell Unleashed which will be released via Napalm Records on April 30. This is the first album since 2013’s Skull and features an exciting new line-up. Watch “Hell Unleashed” below: Pre-order Hell Unleashed HERE Continue reading EVILE Return With New Album & Single at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
US five-piece Narrow Head have revealed their new video for single “Hard To Swallow”. “Hard To Swallow” is the final track to be released from their hugely acclaimed second album 12th House Rock which is out now via Run For Cover Records. Watch “Hard To Swallow” below: Continue reading NARROW HEAD Release “Hard To Swallow” at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Dark Horse Records has announced the upcoming release of a new best-of album from The Clash legend, Joe Strummer. Assembly arrives Friday, March 26, 2021 on gatefold 2xLP black vinyl, CD and digitally for streaming and download. Pre-orders are available now joe-strummer.lnk.to/D2CPR Continue reading Best Of JOE STRUMMER Album Incoming at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Fat Wreck Chords and pioneers of SoCal Punk NOFX, are pleased to announce the release of their new single, “Fuck Euphemism.” The second track is lifted from their upcoming full-length titled Single Album, due out on February 26th. Watch “Fuck Euphemism” below: Continue reading NOFX With New Single at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Skindred have revealed a brand new lyric video for “It’s A Crime”, a rare cut from the Japanese version of Roots Rock Riot. Thirteen years after its release, Skindred are re-releasing the record, making the track available outside of Japan for the first time. The album will be available on April 23 and can be pre-ordered HERE. Watch “It’s A Crime” below: Continue reading SKINDRED With Re-Issue Of ‘Roots Rock Riot’ at ...
Melbourne chaotic rockers Belle Haven have announced the Nobody Likes A Hospital Australian Tour presented by Greyscale Records and Destroy All Lines. The tour will see the quartet play to fans in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide in celebration of the return of live events and brand new music. Tickets available now at destroyalllines.com Watch “Forget Me” below: Continue reading BELLE HAVEN Announce Tour at HEAVY Magazine - ...
This Goes To 11 is a new column hosted by Mark Dalbeth. Mark was born in New Zealand and now lives in Los Angeles, and would be better known in Australia as having been part of the band Bellusira. Following his dreams, Mark moved to LA and has been working on Rav Medic plus an exciting new project he has in the works. Continue reading HEAVY REGULAR: “This Goes To 11” at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Norwegian Black ‘n Roll brigade VREID have announced the release of their new album ‘Wild North West’, which will be released on April 30th via Season of Mist. The band’s ninth record is not just a collection of songs, but a concept album that developed alongside an entire movie. Throughout eight chapters the listener will be taken on a journey deep into the mountains, to a dark place where the borders between reality and fantasy fade and where death is only one ...
Melancholic dark metal band Sombria released a new music video “Ballet of Sadness”. The track is taken from their debut album Chirographon Dei which was released in late 2020 by Inverse Records. Watch “Ballet of Sadness” below: Continue reading SOMBRIA Release “Ballet of Sadness” at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Jackson® continues its longstanding relationship with guitarist Marty Friedman by honouring the virtuoso with the all-new Pro Series Signature Marty Friedman MF-1. One of the most influential and respected players in the world, Marty Friedman’s impactful and game-changing contributions to heavy metal and guitar in general continue to inspire generations of musicians and music fans to this day. He defined modern guitar playing with Jason Becker in Cacophony, was a key element ...
Party rock God Andrew W.K has announced the release of his latest single “Babalon” for February 17. The single will be Andrew’s first for Napalm Records and his first musical release since 2018’s You’re Not Alone. The limited-edition “Babalon” 7” vinyl single, available in an eye-catching red/blue split variant, will also include a B-side instrumental track, entitled “The Party Gods”, as well as a pair of 3D glasses autographed by Andrew W.K. Continue reading ANDREW ...
Cannibal Corpse will release their fifteenth studio album Violence Unimagined on April 16 via Metal Blade Records. As a teaser, the band has released the single “Inhumane Harvest” which can be viewed below. Viewer discretion is advised: Continue reading CANNIBAL CORPSE With New Album & Single at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Prolific metalcore progressives Erra have released their new single “Scorpion Hymn”. The song is taken from their upcoming self-titled album which is due out on March 19 via UNFD. Monumental riffs, enchanting melodies and cerebral, immersive soundscapes encouraged vocalist J.T. Cavey to experiment and explore new techniques on “Scorpion Hymn”. He explains: “The song features almost the entire spectrum of my voice. Continue reading ERRA ...
South german heavy/power metallers Aeonblack are set to release their second full-length The Time Will Come on February 26. The Time Will Come features 11 tracks of traditional heavy metal with powerful, raw and sophisticated arrangements. Watch first single “Warriors Call” below: Continue reading AEONBLACK Set To Release New Album at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
With just three weeks to go until the release of his first solo record in five years, Ricky Warwick has released the title track to When Life Was Hard And Fast featuring none other than Def Leppard‘s Joe Elliott on backing vocals. The accompanying video depicts the County Down Ards TT Motor Race that is seen on the album’s cover and ran from 1928-1936. Continue reading RICKY WARWICK With New Single & Album at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Nordic favorites The Vintage Caravan are pleased to announce the upcoming release of their new full-length album, Monuments, out April 16 via Napalm Records. The band incorporates a fountain of modern influences mixed with retro reminiscences to create an addictive sound all their own. Watch the first single “Whispers” below: Continue reading THE VINTAGE CARAVAN With “Whispers” at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Featuring current and ex-members of Devilment and Extreme Noise Terror, Ghosts of Atlantis have released the first music video from their debut album 3.6.2.4 which will be out on May 26. “The Third Pillar” is a dark, macabre and brooding single and epitomizes the epicness of this new band. Watch “The Third Pillar” below: Continue reading GHOSTS OF ATLANTIS Release First Music Video at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Doom metal outfit DayGlo Mourning have released a video for their song “Witch’s Ladder” via Moshpit Nation. The song is from their album Dead Star which will be released on Feb 12 via Black Doomba Records. Watch “Witch’s Ladder” below: Continue reading DAYGLO MOURNING Release “Witch’s Ladder” at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
German thrash metal outfit Lucifuge will release their fourth album Infernal Power on April 30 via Dying Victims Productions. To celebrate, the band have released the title track which can be viewed below: Continue reading LUCIFUGE With New Album & Single at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Culted have released the third single from their upcoming album Nous which will be out on February 26. The blackened industrial doom outfit have dropped “Maze” which can be viewed below: Continue reading CULTED release third Single Off Album at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Punk outfit Rotten Mind have released the opening track from their latest studio album Rat City Dog Boy. The music video, called “City Rats”, is filmed and edited by Daniel Wiberg and can be viewed below: Continue reading ROTTEN MIND Release “City Rats” at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Danish metalcore four piece Ghost Iris have announced their new studio album Comatose for May 7 via Long Branch Records. The band has released the single “Paper Tiger” which can be viewed below: Continue reading GHOST IRIS With “Paper Tiger” at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Nicolas Cage Fighter prove that they are more than just a catchy name with their five-track EP Cast You Out. The EP is relentless from start to finish, barely pausing long enough to inhale much-needed air into your lungs before delivering another knockout blow time and time again. If you are a fan of the band – and if you aren’t what the fuck is wrong with you? Continue reading NICOLAS CAGE FIGHTER “Cast You Out” at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music ...
You may have seen actor Matthew Modine on the screen recently in Stranger Things but now he is also one of the key cast members of the new horror re-boot Wrong Turn. Today HEAVY Cinema sat down and had a chat with Modine about his role in the film. Continue reading WRONG TURN – Matthew Modine Interview at HEAVY Cinema.
Following a wildly successful 2020 with the releases of Mark of the Bell Witch and The Mothman Legacy, Small Town Monsters has announced their latest endeavor, On the Trail of Bigfoot: The Journey. The Journey is the followup to the miniseries “On the Trail of Bigfoot”, and cryptid documentarian Seth Breedlove leads the Small Town Monsters team deep into the Adirondacks on the hunt for Sasquatch. Today brings the first trailer for The Journey, which shows off the epic vistas ...
Filmmaker Jorgy Cruz chats to HEAVY Cinema about his brand new documentary Funny Pains which goes behind the scenes of the personal lives of some of New York’s modern day stand-up comedians. Continue reading FUNNY PAINS – Jorgy Cruz Interview at HEAVY Cinema.
Today Disney+ gave fans a first look at its original series “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers” premiering Friday, 26 March. Nearly 30 years after first taking flight, “The Mighty Ducks” returns in a brand new chapter starring Lauren Graham and Emilio Estevez in the iconic role he originated as legendary Coach Gordon Bombay. In the 10-episode season set in present day Minnesota, the Mighty Ducks have evolved from scrappy underdogs to an ultra-competitive, powerhouse youth hockey ...
Stan today announced that the highly anticipated second season of gritty crime drama series City On A Hill starring Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee Kevin Bacon and Screen Actors Guild award winner Aldis Hodge, will premiere 29 March, same day as the U.S., only on Stan. Season two centres on a federal housing project in the Roxbury neighbourhood of Boston that is plagued with drug violence and a rightful distrust in local law enforcement. Continue reading CITY ON A HILL SEASON TWO To ...
In this episode of The Popcorn Conspiracy Dave Griffiths and Kyle McGrath take look at Christopher Nolan’s Tenet which is out now on VOD. You can take a listen to the episode right here: Continue reading The Popcorn Conspiracy Ep #121: TENET at HEAVY Cinema.
HEAVY Cinema chats to filmmaker Darcy Weir and UFO expert Stephen Bassett about their brand new documentary Volcanic UFO Mysteries which explores the phenomena of UFOs appearing during volcanic eruptions. Continue reading VOLCANIC UFO MYSTERIES – Darcy Weir and Stephen Bassett Interview at HEAVY Cinema.
“My plan was to die before the money ran out,” says 60-year-old penniless Manhattan socialite Frances Price (Michelle Pfeiffer), but things didn’t go as planned. Her husband Franklin has been dead for 12 years and with his vast inheritance gone, she cashes in the last of her possessions and resolves to live out her twilight days anonymously in a borrowed apartment in Paris, accompanied by her directionless son Malcolm (Lucas Hedges) and a cat named Small Frank—who may or may not embody the ...
Horror film fans are some of the most unforgiving cinephiles there are. They are never afraid to tell a filmmaker what is ‘wrong’ with a film and if someone dares make massive changes to a horror franchise then you better believe that everybody on social media is going to hear about. While many filmmakers have come unstuck through the passion of the genre’s fans one group has managed to avoid any of that fury over the past few years – Blumhouse Studios. Continue reading THE CRAFT: LEGACY ...