Matt Debenedictis
Titans Eve Scour the Apocalyptic Books for ‘Nightfall’ — Song Premiere
Who doesn't love a tale about an end of the world being orchestrated by God, the Devil and forces unseen? Religious or not, believer or unbeliever, nothing beats opening the latter pages of the bible or certian 17th century poems for the most metal words to pass through the eons...
The Secret’s Hatred for Italy’s Political System Drove New Album
One of last year's harshest records was without a doubt 'Solve Et Coagula' from Italy's the Secret. Forgoing any musical foreplay to ease ears into a blackened hybrid of hardcore and grind, 'Solve Et Coagula' is a tough but welcomed pill to swallow in a growing sea of bands overly obsessed with cleaning up their approach...
Motorhead Take ‘Get Back in Line’ to Conan O’Brien — Video
An aged whiskey is going to pack a punch that puts all modern bottles to shame. That's just the way the world works -- and the same goes for metal. Nothing compares to the wall of amps and hangover snarl of Motörhead. Forgoing any focus on the expected classics (ie. 'Ac...
Stone Sour to Headline Inaugural Avalanche Tour
March 24 will mark the beginning of the inaugural Avalanche Tour. Headlining the end-of-winter trek are Stone Sour, alongside Theory of a Deadman, Skillet, Halestorm and Art of Dying. All the bands have truly made their mark with unforgettable full-volume shows; this is a tour not to sleep on...
Austin Carlile: Of Mice & Men Is Where ‘I Needed to Be’
A little under a year ago, metalcorists Of Mice & Men were faced with a serious problem. They had to decide whether to continue on after frontman and co-founding member Austin Carlile left the band due to his growing health problems that could only be resolved by open heart surgery.
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Apocalyptica Focus on Balance in ‘Not Strong Enough’ — Video Premiere
Finland's Apocalyptica have always been in a class of their own -- a true metal anomaly in these modern times of indulgent guitars. Originally starting out as a Metallica tribute band, classically-trained cellists Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso, along with drummer Mikko Sirén, have always created videos that truly romanticized their lush chamber sound. 'Not Strong Eno...
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Creed Save Norwegian Boy From Wolves
Redemption and preservation are long-standing themes of Creed. But even at the peak of their popularity, it's doubtful the hard rock giants thought their music would save a boy from a pack of nature's most vicious creatures.
As reported by the Spiegel news outlet, 13-year-old Walter Eikrem came across four wolves -- a large issue in Russia and surrounding areas as of late -- as he was returning fr
Avenged Sevenfold Announce New Touring Drummer
It's only been a little over a year since Avenged Sevenfold drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan was found dead at the age of 28. In that time, the band recruited former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy to finish the album 'Nightmare' and do subsequent touring in support of the release...
Straight Line Stitch Bring the Fight for ‘Conversion’ — Song Premiere
It's been over two years since we've been graced with new material from Straight Line Stitch, but don't hold it against the Tennessee metallers for making any of us wait. They've been out on the road with little to no break in support of 'When Skies Wash Ashore' since it first hit shelves in 2008...
Pristina Frontman Uses ‘The Drought’ to Help Overcome Drug Addiction
A darkness has always loomed over the sludge-induced riffs of Meriden, Conn.'s Pristina, but on the band's most recent release, 'The Drought (Ov Salt and Sorrow),' embracing that shadowy discontent may have saved vocalist/bassist Brendan Duff's life...