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All-star modern metal band IMONOLITH released their highly anticipated debut album, State of Being, this past March. Like many bands in the music industry, they have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and were forced to cancel their European tour dates in March and April. While the guys have isolated ...Read More
“Bloom,” the first single from Itayil, the atmospheric-prog rock solo project of CanaItayil Reveals Debut Single, “Bloom”dian musician David Chunn, is available today. Listen to the song now exclusively via Sea of Tranquility here. “This song reflects on the finite nature of life, and how ...Read More
Video Features Archival Footage from the Last 15+ Years Lucky Boys Confusion and Mutant League Records have dropped an unofficial music video for LBC's song "Arizona Stand." The track appears on the limited-edition double vinyl release of the band's 1998 debut album Growing Out Of ...Read More
GFM (Gold Frankincense & Myrrh), a trio of teenage sisters who have already mastered the art of balancing a Paramore style of melodicism with a Slipknot-like ferocity, have debuted a new video for the single “Taking Over.” “Taking Over” is premiering today, exclusively via Alternative ...Read More
Baroness share a new video for the song “Tourniquet”. Dubbed “Tourniquet (Socially Distant)” the footage features the four band members playing the six-and-a-half minute song at their respective homes, showcasing the band’s ability to both socially isolate and come together to share the message of ...Read More
PHOENIX — Singer-songwriter Mark Greenwalt took the opportunity to make a music video during the government mandated stay-at-home policy. With a crew of one, he propped his prosumer camera on a tripod to film himself at the piano and behind a guitar playing his original ...Read More
Avant-pop/dark R&B artist BANKS has released an EP entitled Live and Stripped, stating that she is "using music as a tool to bring us together." BANKS utilizes her music to release her emotions, which is both apparent through her lyrics and the raw vocals heard ...Read More
During the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, some artists have taken advantage of the opportunity help us cope through music featuring grim and ironic humor in this dire situation. We've curated a list of music videos, memes, tweets, and a Spotify playlist for your enjoyment while you're ...Read More
"GRAMMY Award-nominated, multi-Platinum artist and alternative pop maverick Halsey returns with her third full-length album Manic featuring her 5x Platinum hit "Without Me" and "Graveyard." The success of "Without Me" has made Halsey the first and only female artist to have at least three songs ...Read More
Italian alternative metal band Ravenscry has revealed a video for the first single, “Maybe,” from the upcoming album, 100, set for release on May 15. The “Maybe” video was directed by Salvatore Perrone (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Bring Me the Horizon). Watch “Maybe” Here: “‘Maybe’ is a ...Read More
Australia's Victoria K is sharing their new video for "The Haunting" in support of their forthcoming debut album Essentia - due out April 24, 2020 via Rockshots Records. The full length was produced by Lee Bradshaw and features special guest Michalina Malisz (Eluveitie). Watch "The ...Read More
Orange County, CA ska/pop/punk 7-piece Bite Me Bambi is the next band poised to help usher in a new wave of the beloved yet often maligned genre. Fronted by talented singer and superstar-in-the-making, Tahlena Chikami (who also moonlights as an actor and has appeared on ...Read More
Vancouver pop-punk five-piece Chief State is releasing the new LP Tough Love on March 27 via Mutant League Records. Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, the band's album release shows have been canceled. Instead, they're going to live stream an acoustic performance this Saturday 3/28 via ...Read More
“When we announced that we were working on Amends our intention was always to honor Chester’s memory and to finish the work he had begun with us. Amends means so much to his family, our families and the millions of fans worldwide who embraced Chester ...Read More
For fans of Tristania, Draconian, Dimmu Borgir, Insomnium, Wolfheart Rockshots Records announce their latest signing of Kiev, Ukraine's Thy Despair for the release of their forthcoming album The Song Of Desolation due out on May 8, 2020. The dark metal band blends black, gothic, doom, symphonic ...Read More
LOS ANGELES — Toshi Kasai, the producer/engineer who has worked with a number of the era’s most experimental and groundbreaking artists including Tool, Big Business, Foo Fighters and the Melvins has spent the past several years recruiting some of the world’s best drummers to take part in ...Read More