Atom Smash: "Smashing You Right in the Face"
Long live grunge rock. It’s nice to see bands aren’t yet forgetting the best movement in rock and roll since the 1960s. Atom Smash, a five piece band from South Florida is a true throwback to the brilliance of the early ‘90s. The band, led by lead vocalist Sergio Sanchez, is modern grunge at its best, combining all the great elements of the era along with a few surprises. Describing the sound of the band, Sanchez says…
Sacrifice and E-Force interviewed on The Governor's Ball
On a very special Labour Day episode of The Governor’s Ball, we bring you back in time to a magical night that took place last November in Toronto where two Canadian metal legends came together for a most mighty performance. For your holiday enjoyment The Governor brings you his interviews with&hellip
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Never More Than Less - "We Don't Fit In"
Metal-core? Punk? Hardcore? Who knows and who cares? Never More than Less is loud, yes; but has the industry experts confused. The latest album, Relentless, was awarded best punk hardcore album at Quebec's GALA DE LA MUSIQUE 2009, and was also nominated for best metal-core album at GAMIQ 2009. Go figure.
The Box Tiger - "Ballad of My Bones"
The Box Tiger are an indie/art rock quartet from the outskirts of Toronto. They formed in late 2009 and although new to the scene, their infectious live shows and catchy, clever songs have been leaving crowds wanting more. They are known for lighting up venues all around Toronto and plan expand out of the city and to keep a jam packed live schedule.
IMMORTAL Post New Video for "All Shall Fall" Online
For their first music video in 15 years, Norwegian black metal band Immortal will host its exclusive premiere on the band's
official website. The video for the title track of Immortal's reunion album 'All Shall Fall' was shot in Norway by Vardefilm and features the band’s full line-up: Abbath, Apollyon, Horgh, and founding member and lyricist Demonaz.
THE BODY Tour Interrupted, But will Continue; Full Show Video Posted
Due to a family emergency, the tumultuous duo The Body have been forced to bow out of several planned shows of their two-month long US tour last week. After a brief return back home to Rhode Island, the band are restocking their arsenal in preparation to get back out on the road next week for the final leg of the tour. A slew of new shows have been added for later in the fall as well.
Interview with Bucket & Co. mastermind Dave "Bucket" Cowell
Dave "Bucket" Cowell is a veteran guitarist who has played with some of the most revered names in hard rock. Not only has the UK native been a member of Bad Company and Humble Pie, Cowell, along with Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith, played in ASAP. That band’s 1989 Silver and Gold album is a favorite among AOR insiders. Cowell has kept busy in the following decades, raising his profile through constant touring and recording sessions, with the cream of the classic rock crop.
Disturbed: the Ultimate "Decade of Disturbed" Prize Pack Giveaway
Prizing: ONE (1) wicked-lucky fan will win a Disturbed prize pack which includes a t-shirt, Decade of Disturbed Greatest Hits CD, sticker, limited edition lithograph, and wristband. Enter now!
Commerce - "Ivory Buttons"
Summer camp is good for a few things like not having to work, starting and ending a summer romance, and/or finding 3 guys to start a band with. In the summer of 2008 all of those things happened. Matthew had been using the Commerce name to record songs for a couple of years with an unstable lineup of 12 different members, but…
CONSTANTS to Release 'If Tomorrow The War' September 7th; Full Album Stream Available
On Constants' forthcoming album 'If Tomorrow The War', these shoegazers turned indie-metal pioneers have further evolved their already genre bending style and truly come into their own. Produced by Jesu/Godflesh mastermind Justin K. Broadrick, basic tracks for the album were recorded at guitarist/vocalist Will Benoit's burgeoning Solar Powered recording studio (Radar Studios), where he - along with bassist Orion Wainer and…
ARBITER Joins the Halfwest Management Team
Halfwest Management is proud to announce Arbiter, a progressive deathcore band from Northern Michigan, as the newest addition to the HWM roster. Arbiter’s goal is to bring a breath of fresh air to the already stale scene. The band works hard at preserving the characteristics that make metal what it is today, while innovating and creating a new formula for tomorrow.
American Bang: "Wild & Young" Merch Pack Giveaway
Prizing: ONE (1) super lucky fan will recieve copy of the brand new self-titled album, CD/DVD, and a T-shirt. Enter now!
EAST OF THE WALL Offer European Tour Update
Set to kick off later this month, New Jersey's East of the Wall will cross the Atlantic on their first European tour as a band, rolling through more than thirteen countries over the course of the three-week venture. Several dates of the tour are being locked down, with only a few more dates being finalized in the next few days. If you can assist the band in confirming a show, please contact Manus Booking: info(at)manusbooking(dot)com or an Earsplit operative right away.
MIDDLE CLASS RUT Post Exclusive Video Premiere of New Video "New Low"
Middle Class Rut - Artfully blurring the line between heavy and melodic, the dynamic duo continues to showcase their skill for raw, energized rock and roll that is equally complex and immediate. The pair records every song they write together almost immediately in their rehearsal space, capturing the instantaneous spirit of a track while still in the moment.
BEHEMOTH's Nergal Answers Back to the Overwhelming Response from Fans
Since news on Nergal's recent health issues has been released, the band, management, and label has received an overwhelming response from fans and bands all over the world asking how they can directly help Nergal. In response to everyone offering his or her help in terms of setting up benefits and shows to raise money for the frontman of the Polish blackened death metal band Behemoth, Nergal has issued the following statement: