Better known as the guitarist for the Corey Taylor led Stone Sour, Josh Rand suddenly found his music being left the equivalent of alone and rudderless at the completion of Stone Sour’s two-year touring cycle for their last studio album Hydrograd.
While Taylor has a little side project by the name of Slipknot to satiate his cravings, Rand found himself unable to sit idly by and wait for Slipknot’s album/tour cycle to finish and found himself quickly creating ...
With the recent release of their latest album Baptize, US hard rock outfit Atreyu have also ushered in a new era of music with former drummer and backing singer Brandon Saller promoted to fill vocal duties after the departure of Alex Varkatzas in late 2020.
Saller is no stranger to frontman duties, having first ventured from the sanctity of the drum kit to be lead vocalist for his side project Hell Or Highwater but assuming the duties full time for his original band has seen ...
While the pandemic paralyzed the entire world and prevented bands from touring, Latin America’s biggest metal export Sepultura refused to sit back and act like an animal trapped in a cage.
Like the flowers growing out of the deceased birdâs body depicted on the stunning colourful cover artwork by Eduardo Recife, the thrash metal pioneers from Belo Horizonte made good use of their unexpected free time to start a project that kept them busy throughout the entirety of ...
Melbourne heavy outfit Dregg are a band that is not only constantly evolving, but also one that are dragging more people into their zany and fun-fuelled world seemingly with each passing breath.
Their energetic and carefree approach to music while constantly blurring the lines between musical genres is almost groundbreaking in its intensity, with the band not just proclaiming their intent to fly against acceptable parameters, but proving it time and time again with the ...
While Dutch symphonic metal heavyweights Epica are gearing up for their first-ever streaming event titled Ίmega Alive, they now give their fans – and those who might want to become one – the chance to get in the live mood and learn how to sing along.
The setlist for the upcoming universal streaming event that will mark the bandâs triumphant return to the stage in support of their latest album Ίmega, is yet to be revealed, but now you can generate your very own ...
UK grime-metal quintet Hacktivist have released a video for their crushing new single “Hyperdialect”.
The song is the title track from their eagerly anticipated new album, due for release on Friday, June 18 via UNFD.
The single features a guest appearance from Aaron Matts, vocalist of ten56Â and former vocalist of Betraying The Martyrs.
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Words by Matt Bacon
Ever notice how some bands always seem to be getting the cool opportunities? Or are connected with all the higher-ups in the scene? Ever want to know how that happens and how you get to be the cool one in the scene? I want to break that down for you.
Building your scene cred is an essential skill within niche music communities.
Continue reading HEAVY REGULAR Baconâs Slices #5 at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, Punk, Metal Music & Beyond.
Last week multi-platinum chart-topping band Bad Wolves announced their new lead singer Daniel âDLâ Laskiewicz and the title of their upcoming third album Dear Monsters.
Today, the band followed up that news by dropping a new video on their social media, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the recording of the new album in the studio. The footage shows all five band members – founding member and drummer John Boecklin, guitarist Doc Coyle, guitarist Chris Cain, ...
Let us tell you the story about the space pirate Ed Banger and the Kardashits. Coming straight from the Tanquaâpuv galaxy, he wanted to take a shortcut through the closest wormhole he could found…
The earth he thought had been destroyed by humanity was still there and he didnât have enough time left to pull the brakes… a crash later he discovered that the only joys left on earth were rockânâroll, alcohol, sex, video games and Star Wars.
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Swedish rockers Black River Delta have just dropped their third heavy-hitting full-length studio effort Shakinâ.
The band’s gritty blues-rock sound draws from classic blues legends like Robert Johnson, the raw style of R. L. Burnside and modern artists such as The Black Keys, Gary Clark Jr. and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
Their ability to combine age-old blues with modern rock has taken them on several tours across Europe and North America, and has caught the ...
Since their debut in 2019, Bristol-based nu-metal five-piece NO:IR have evolved their sound from their hardcore roots to create a modern fusion from a host of genres. They take deep inspiration – and their name, from Film Noir, often characterised by cynicism, intricate plots and existential philosophy.
With five previous successful singles under their belt, the band have amassed more than 100,000 streams on Spotify.
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Incendiary rock guitarist and acoustic troubadour Tom Morello and the punk-fueled electronic artist The Bloody Beetroots have announced a collaborative new project with The Catastrophists EP, to be released on June 18. The 7-track EP is executive produced by Tom Morello, and produced by The Bloody Beetroots, along with Carl Restivo.
âRadium Girlsâ, the second song from the EP, is a true tour de force, co-written with Jehnny Beth from Savages, Carl Restivo, Nadya Tolokonnikova ...
After the festival has been postponed, we are now looking forward to Wacken Open Air 2022 which is scheduled from August 4 to 6, 2022.
The first announcements read as follows:Â “The Priest is back!” For the fourth time, the Metal Gods in Judas Priest are travelling to the Holy Ground.
25 years of In Extremo also need to be celebrated with a very special show at W:O:A.
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Buckcherry have released the video for the title track of their forthcoming album Hellbound set for release on June 25.
The video, directed by KasterTroy and shot in Las Vegas, follows the release last month of the video for the song “So Hott”.
The “Hellbound” track is available now for download and streaming on all DSPs.
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Multi-Gold and Platinum punk rock band Rise Against are back with a provocative and dynamic new album, Nowhere Generation, the groupâs first new studio effort in four years.
On the upcoming release, the outspoken band points a finger at big business and politics for stacking the social and economical deck against Millennials’, Gen Yâs, and Gen Zâs pursuit of The American Dream.
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Your favourite punk rockers Goatzilla are back…
Or are they?
Forget what genre you think Goatzilla are moulded into and open your ears for a sonic transformation that showcases everything we love about music!
Channelling the spirit of AC/DC, The Angels, The Poor and all of those who have come before and between, Goatzilla have expanded their sonic territory and in the process produced a monstrous slab of rock goodness that will have you dancing on the ...
Following the announcement that the new Darkthrone album Eternal Hails is to be released on June 25, the band have premiered âHate Cloakâ â the first and only track to be revealed ahead of the albumâs release.
The 9 min 17 seconds, Fenriz penned, hallowed epic âHate Cloakâ is steeped in the majestic thunder of vintage heavy doom metal.
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Perth metal powerhouse Silent Knight have just dropped their speed-metal fuelled rendition of “Dreams”, a song originally performed by Van Halen.
Opening with the widely known mellifluous riff saturated in the band’s signature European-infused flavour, this track kicks into full force with double-timed drum and bass patterns bolstering the power-metal inspired fretwork.
Watch “Dreams” below:
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The brand-new rock festival vacation experience VORAGOS: Destination Lunasea Beach announces an incredible lineup for its inaugural event, set to take sail in early 2022. Rob Zombie, Chevelle and Mastodon lead the headlining talent for the immersive private island festival and 5-day rock cruise, taking place February 16-21, 2022.
Departing from Miami, an intimate group of 2,500 passionate music fans will be able to enjoy daily artist-hosted activities and nightly ...
The countdown to July 18, the 40th-anniversary of thrash/metal legends Anthrax, is well underway and heading towards the big finale.
A special worldwide Livestream event, presented by Danny Wimmer Presents and originating from Los Angeles, will kick off in North America on Friday, July 16, beginning at 4 PM PT and 7 PM ET, and in the UK on Saturday, July 17, starting at Midnight BST.
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To celebrate the limited edition deluxe release of the combined two-part “The Killing” EP series, Los Angeles based Alt.Metal band Zero Theorem has teamed with renowned producer Kane Churko (Five Finger Death Punch, Ozzy Osbourne, Hell Yeah, In This Moment, Papa Roach) on a new mix of “Threat” that features Violent Idols, a group known for AEW star Jon Moxley’s theme song and collaborations with multiple hard rock heavyweights. Â
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The wait is over.
London based metallers Jason Payne & The Black Leather Riders have released their new acclaimed single and video “The Dark”, now streaming on all major platforms.
Watch “The Dark” below:
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Words by Jimmy Glinster
Fear Factory is undoubtedly a band that changed the course of metal forever with their sophomore release Demanufacture, and theyâve been trying to re-capture that essence ever since, much to the acclaim and disdain of fans and critics worldwide at every single twist and turn.
As it turns out though, weâve ended up with Burtonâs throat and Dinoâs right hand in on the action together.
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Baptize is the newest offering from Atreyu.
Being the first album with Brandon Saller up front and away from the drums, I was curious to see what direction the band would go in.
Offering up 15 songs, Baptize is a bit of a ride. Starting off with “Strange Powers of Prophecy”, a short and sweet introduction at 1:03, this gives you a small glimpse into what this album could potentially hold.
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Dreams do come true â and when there’s a united force, a collective unison of postulates calling for something to eventuate, something always glorious occurs.
In the case of German Power Metal legends, Helloween, this dream eventuated with the Pumpkins United World Tour when Andi Deris, Michael Kiske, Kai Hansen, Michael Weikath, Markus Grosskopf, Sascha Gerstner and Dani LÜble joined forces for an unforgettable series of 69 shows, spanning 14 months throughout South ...
Angelina Jolie returns back to the action genre with the brand new action-thriller Those That Wish Me Dead. Now that the film has been rushed to VOD Dave Griffiths and Kyle McGrath thought they would sit down and take a look at it on a new episode of The Popcorn Conspiracy.
Take a listen to the episode right here:
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Production has commenced on survival thriller THE REEF: STALKED from creature feature master Andrew Traucki, delivering the long-awaited sequel to the 2010 nail-biter THE REEF. Filming is underway in Bowen in The Whitsundays, with the regionâs tropical landscape and beautiful reefs doubling for the storyâs location in the islands off Papua New Guinea.
Written and directed by Traucki, the film is produced by Neal Kingston, Michael Robertson and Jack Christian.
Andrew Traucki said, ...
Disney+ has revealed the official trailer for âWolfgang,â the Disney+ original documentary film chronicling the inspiring true story of Wolfgang Puck, a man who survived a troubled childhood filled with a series of challenging obstacles and whose perseverance led him to become one of the most prolific chefs of our time and a household name.
From EmmyÂŽ Award-Winning director and producer David Gelb (âJiro Dreams of Sushiâ), and the creators of âChef’s Table,â the candid, inspiring and ...
Welcome to the Jam! NBA champion and global icon LeBron James goes on an epic adventure alongside timeless Tune Bugs Bunny with the animated/live-action event âSpace Jam: A New Legacy,â from director Malcolm D. Lee and an innovative filmmaking team including Ryan Coogler and Maverick Carter.
This transformational journey is a manic mashup of two worlds that reveals just how far some parents will go to connect with their kids.
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This week on Subculture we spoke to John & Lizzy Swatland about their brand new documentary Scattered People.
Scattered People will have the following screenings.
Thursday 17 June at Randwick Ritz Cinema, Randwick, NSWÂ (World Premiere)
Saturday 19 June at Scottyâs Cinema, Newcastle NSW
Saturday 19 June at Maleny RSL, Maleny QLD
Sunday 20 June at Regent Cinema, Murwillumbah, NSWÂ (World Refugee Day)
Tuesday 22 June at Cinema Nova, Carlton Melbourne, VIC.
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Hunt the Hunters. FEAR premieres on DVD and Digital June 15 from New Era Entertainment.
FEAR, directed by Geoff Resiner, is set in the desolate regions of Pacific Northwest where a young family faces a group of bandits who steal the last of their supplies; with time running out, they must form an alliance with the outlaws to protect their children.
Marci Miller (Sinister Savior, Children of the Corn: Runaway) Jason Tobias (Downrange, The Competition, The Unravelling, Oceanâs ...
From writer/director/producer Lisa Joy comes Warner Bros. Picturesâ action thriller âReminiscence,â starring Hugh Jackman, Rebecca Ferguson and Thandiwe Newton.
 Nick Bannister (Jackman), a private investigator of the mind, navigates the darkly alluring world of the past by helping his clients access lost memories. Living on the fringes of the sunken Miami coast, his life is forever changed when he takes on a new client, Mae (Ferguson). A simple matter of lost and found becomes a dangerous ...