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#10. Poppy, Amy Lee & Courtney LaPlante – End Of You The song was produced by Jordan Fish. “I knew he was friends with Amy, and I thought she would really be a great person to meet and get to talk to,” Poppy says. “It was mine and Jordan’s idea to start with, and then…
“Let There Be Shred” is the most recent single from Megadeth’s self-titled final album, due on January 23rd. “When Megadeth started, we said we would be fast and furious… we said so on the flyers we handed out,” frontman Dave Mustaine (pictured above) remembered. “This song is fast and furious. Know it! It has a very hooky chorus…
“The riffs on this song were inspired by the early ’80s Metal records I grew up on — Judas Priest, Riot, Maiden, Dio, etc., etc.,” explained Axe Dragger guitarist Bob Balch discussing the band’s self-title debut track. Axe Dragger consists of long-time Metal vets: Terry Glaze (vocals), Bob Balch (guitar), Fredrik Isaksson (bass) and Pete Campbell (drums). “The…
Black Veil Brides Black Veil Brides will drop “Certainty” on January 8th. Frontman Andy Biersack says he’s hyped. “I really love the record. We’re really excited about it. We produced it ourselves. And it’s our first record with Spinefarm (label) and so it’s just a great relationship, a great situation.” Former Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi plans to…
Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello and Beartooth vocalist Caleb Shomo have teamed for “Everything Burns.” The track made its in-game debut in the latest update to the “Final Fantasy XIV” video game. “‘Everything Burns’ is a high-energy, riff-heavy banger that feels like it’s rising from the streets,” said Morello. “Creating ‘Everything Burns’ was the definition of lightning in a bottle,” added Shomo. “Pressure makes…
The New Year is a time to look forward but it’s also a time to reflect on the past. Here are recent “20/20” recollections from Arejay Hale, Dave Mustaine, Vernon Reid, Gilby Clarke and Daron Malakian. Halestorm open for Iron Maiden. Halestorm “People that came out to the Iron Maiden shows were very receptive to us,”…
Venus 5, the all-female European Pop-Metal band, will release its second studio album, “March Of The Venus 5,” on March 20th. The lead single is “Like A Witch.” “There’s a hypnotic pull in ‘Like A Witch’, a blend of mystery, rhythm, and feminine fire that you feel instantly,” offered Erina Seitllari, one of the band’s five vocalists….
Lacuna Coil will return to the U.S. with special guests Escape The Fate and Vowws (March 24th – April 13th) and Metalcore quartet AXTY (April 15th – April 29th). The tour will launch in New York on March 24th and conclude in Albany, NY on May 1st. The announcement is accompanied by an official video for “Hosting The Shadow” that has Lacuna Coil during…
Marilyn Manson will extend his “One Assassination Under God Tour” with U.S. shows this spring. The tour supports the 2024 album, “One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1,” featuring the songs “Sacrilegious,” “Raise The Red Flag” and “As Sick As The Secrets Within.” Raise The Red Flag As Sick As The Secrets Within Tour support will come from Australian Death-Pop duo VOWWS (unless…
Battle Beast, a Finnish Heavy Metal band, revealed the departure of their long-time vocalist on Monday, then the very next day, presented their new vocalist. Noora Louhimo The band released a statement that read: “After six albums and 13 incredible years together, we announce that Noora Louhimo is leaving Battle Beast to focus on her solo career. While…