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Mike Spreitzer has announced his departure from Devildriver. “After 20 years of playing guitar for Devildriver, I have decided it is time to go my own way,” said Spreitzer. The guitarist co-wrote and performed on Devildriver albums beginning in ’05 to ’23’s “Dealing With Demons Volume II.” Late last year, Spreitzer announced the launch Verona On Venus who then released its…
“I Wanna Be Your Bitch“ is the third single from Dead Daisies upcoming album, “Light ‘Em Up,“ due September 6th. The first two singles were the title track and “I’m Gonna Ride.” The Dead Daisies formed in ’12 but guitarist David Lowy is the only original member. Former Mötley Crüe vocalist John Corabi (pictured above) was…
On this day… A monument honoring Thin Lizzy mainman Phil Lynott was unveiled in his hometown of West Bromwich where he was born and lived before moving to Dublin. The unveiling was on what would have been Lynott’s 72nd birthday. The statue was designed by Luke Perry. Sean Meaney led the fundraising campaign. It was…
Dark Tranquillity have unfurled their thirteenth studio effort, “Endtime Signals,” featuring “Wayward Eyes” and the lead single “The Last Imagination.” “We’ve gone through quite a lot in order to end up where we find ourselves today,” wrote the band in a statement. “‘The Last Imagination‘ showcases one of many facets of what we feel is our most…
Skillet will release their first independent album, “Revolution,” on November 1st via their Hear It Loud imprint. The lead single is “Unpopular.” “‘Unpopular‘ is lighthearted, but there’s a clear message,” offered lead singer John Cooper. “So many people don’t have a place to belong. You have powerful people telling you what reality is, what you should eat, what you should drive, and how…
Hammerfall’s 13th studio effort, “Avenge The Fallen” has arrived. The set features “Hail To The King,” “The End Justifies” and “Freedom.” “In times where people have less and less attention span, we still think in the form of full-length albums,” noted singer Joacim Cans. “A few good songs don’t make a strong album. (It) comes…
“‘Someone’s Daughter‘ is an artistic attempt to cast the light on the inner world of women, who in various scenarios and circumstances have had to choose a path that was historically made by men, commented singer Tatiana Shmayluk. “In a world where women are often underestimated and overlooked, they are still powerful heroes who navigate hardship with…
Arch Enemy has dropped single/video, “Dream Stealer,” their first new music since the ’22 release of the “Deceivers” set. “This song just has the high energy and twisted atmosphere that makes it so fun to play,” enthused guitarist/co-founder Michael Amott. In October, Arch Enemy will embark on the “Rising From The North” co-headline tour with In Flames. Ticket Information Last December, Arch Enemy announced that it…
Vended, with vocalist Griffin Taylor (son of Slipknot’s Corey Taylor) and drummer Simon Crahan (son of Slipknot’s Shawn Crahan), will release their self-titled debut full-length set on September 20th. It features the single “The Far Side.” “It (the song) fully encapsulates the intensity you would hear in a live setting,” stated the band. “Whether you’re…
Gojira performed at the Olympics opening ceremony in Paris on 7/26. Their appearance, complete with fireworks, consisted of an “original” collaboration with opera singer Marina Viotti, who has “experimented with Jazz, Gospel and Heavy Metal.” Gojira, a French Progressive Metal band, is considered a standard-bearer for bringing French Rock to an international audience. Their appearance is the first…