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Vo’Devil Stokes Announce New Album; Release “Banshee” Music Video
April 19, 2016
Vo’Devil Stokes Announce New Album; Release “Banshee” Music Video
Russian alternative rock newcomers, Vo’Devil Stokes have announced their debut full length Black Snake set to release on June 3rd. Forming in 2012, the…
MiltonJ and The Leftovers Release Highly Anticipated ‘Vain Wisdom’ LP & “Sun” Lyric Video
April 18, 2016
MiltonJ and The Leftovers Release Highly Anticipated ‘Vain Wisdom’ LP & “Sun” Lyric Video
Alternative Rock/Hip-Hop Quintet MiltonJ and The Leftovers have released their newest LP, Vain Wisdom along with their tender lyric video…
Crystal Lake Release Cover of “Wide Eyed” by The Ghost Inside
April 18, 2016
Crystal Lake Release Cover of “Wide Eyed” by The Ghost Inside
You have likely already heard about the horrific accident last November involving a bus carrying The Ghost Inside that left all of…
BLACKRAIN Premiere New Video for “Killing Me”
April 18, 2016
BLACKRAIN Premiere New Video for “Killing Me”
French rockers BLACKRAIN premiere a new video for the track “Killing Me” from their latest album Released Paris, France-based rockers…
Matty Mullins Joins A Story Inspired on New Single “Overcome/Overthrow”
April 15, 2016
Matty Mullins Joins A Story Inspired on New Single “Overcome/Overthrow”
Buffalo, NY post-hardcore band A Story Inspired has teamed up with Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire to release the single “Overcome/Overthrow”. Mullins provided guest vocals…
Kriminals Releases “Open Your Mind Before Your Mouth” Music Video From Upcoming Album “Represent”
April 15, 2016
Kriminals Releases “Open Your Mind Before Your Mouth” Music Video From Upcoming Album “Represent”
San Francisco, California based Nu Metalcore band Kriminals have released a music video for their track “Open Your Mind Before Your Mouth“. The…
My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult Announce Dates For Elektrik Messiah Show
April 15, 2016
My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult Announce Dates For Elektrik Messiah Show
Industrial-disco demons MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULT will be taking their ELEKTRIK MESSIAH SHOW on a Summer 2016…
DAXX & ROXANE Premiere New Video for “Wrong Side” from Debut EP “4×4”
April 15, 2016
DAXX & ROXANE Premiere New Video for “Wrong Side” from Debut EP “4×4”
Delivering the old-school, hook-driven rock n’ roll swagger that is filled with tasty guitar riffs and an infectious, sing-along chorus,…
Yigga Digga Releases “Slave To The Life” Music Video From Upcoming Album
April 14, 2016
Yigga Digga Releases “Slave To The Life” Music Video From Upcoming Album
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania based Rock band Yigga Digga have released a music video for their track “Slave To The Life” from their upcoming album Faded…
Creature Comfort New EP “Echoes & Relics” Out Now
April 13, 2016
Creature Comfort New EP “Echoes & Relics” Out Now
Nashville four-piece Pop/Rock outfit Creature Comfort have released their newest EP “Echoes and Relics”, currently streaming over at Independent Music News. “A…
Zeistencroix Release New Video “Saturated”
April 13, 2016
Zeistencroix Release New Video “Saturated”
Industrial Rock/Metal artists Zeistencroix have released the video for their new song “Saturated”. Saturated was produced by Bill Metoyer, who has worked with other artists such…
Pryti Releases “Bitter Pill” Music Video
April 12, 2016
Pryti Releases “Bitter Pill” Music Video
Alternative / Singer Songwriter Pryti has released the official music video for her track “Bitter Pill” from her critically acclaimed new album Tales Of…
Blaze Ya Dead Homie & Boondox Release “Who U Lookin’ 4” Music Video Featuring Jamie Madrox of Twiztid
April 12, 2016
Blaze Ya Dead Homie & Boondox Release “Who U Lookin’ 4” Music Video Featuring Jamie Madrox of Twiztid
Blaze Ya Dead Homie & Boondox have released a music video for their track “Who U Lookin’ 4” which features Jamie Madrox of Twiztid. The track…
Sever Black Paranoia Release “Insanity” Music Video
April 11, 2016
Sever Black Paranoia Release “Insanity” Music Video
Japanese electro/metal band Sever Black Paranoia has released a new music video single, “Insanity” off their upcoming full length ELIZA. After staying quiet…
Greaver Announce Debut Album and Stream First Single
April 11, 2016
Greaver Announce Debut Album and Stream First Single
Post-hardcore quintet Greaver will release their debut full-length The Faun on April 29th via Cardigan Records. Today, the band is streaming the first single “A…
Merge Release “The Exit” Music Video
April 7, 2016
Merge Release “The Exit” Music Video
French alternative rock band Merge have released their new single, “The Exit”. After touring across Europe in 2015 with acts…
All Human Release “I’m Afraid” Single as Free Download
April 7, 2016
All Human Release “I’m Afraid” Single as Free Download
Progressive indie duo All Human has recently released their new album Teenagers, You Don’t Have To Die and today they’ve teamed up with Idobi Radio to…
Dark Sermon Announce U.S. Tour Dates With Thy Art Is Murder
April 6, 2016
Dark Sermon Announce U.S. Tour Dates With Thy Art Is Murder
Dark Sermon has announced the dates of their upcoming U.S. tour with Thy Art Is Murder, Rings Of Saturn, and Fit For An Autopsy (The…
THE DARKNESS RETURN TO ELECTRIFY U.S. STAGES ON THE BACK TO THE USSA TOUR KICKING OFF ON APRIL 8
April 5, 2016
THE DARKNESS RETURN TO ELECTRIFY U.S. STAGES ON THE BACK TO THE USSA TOUR KICKING OFF ON APRIL 8
On the heels of their Fall 2015 North American tour, mythological UK rock band The Darkness – Justin Hawkins (vocals,…
The Metal Hammer Golden God Awards 2016 – June 13th, Voting Is Now LIVE
April 4, 2016
The Metal Hammer Golden God Awards 2016 – June 13th, Voting Is Now LIVE
The Metal Hammer Golden God Awards 2016 in association with Fireball Voting now open – www.metalhammer.com/awards 2016 just got bigger…