The Swedish duo of guitarist/producer Jan Åkesson and vocalist Terese Persson (Tezzi) have announced a release date for their second album together as Infinite & Divine. Ascendancy is out on February 10, 2023, with a first single and video from it for the song 'LARP' available now. https://youtu.be/H4A3U4WHrL8 Symphonic metal band, Beyond The…
Motive Black fittingly dropped title track, 'Auburn,' from their debut full-length on Black Friday. Produced by Grammy-winner Nick Rowe (Bloodsimple, Vampire Weekend), the track digs deeper into the theme of the album. Opening up about the central subject matter of her debut record with Motive Black, front woman Elana Justin says "'Auburn'…
Rockshots Records will be releasing Finnish rockers Highway Queen's debut full-length Bitter Soul this coming December. The album is a collection of rock and metal songs with beautiful melodies, and strong riffs with heavy drums and bass. Each song shows the listener the stylistic versatility of the band. Now, the band presents…
Following the release of their two latest singles 'Reborn' and 'You Will Never Be Our God', symphonic metal icons Xandria have finally announced their upcoming new studio album, The Wonders Still Awaiting, out February 3 via Napalm Records. The legendary German band, founded by mastermind Marco Heubaum, introduces its new lineup after…
Break Me Down present the single that closes the Three Queens cycle: 'The Other Life'. Veronica, frontwoman of the band, says: "In the song 'The Other Life,' the protagonist is Grimilde, the evil queen of Snow White who, in the song, looking in the mirror wonders what her life would have been…
Canadian melodic power thrashers Triskelyon will be unleashing their debut album Downfall on October 28 via Washington state-based extreme metal label Moribund Records. Now, the band presents their latest music video for the single 'Balance of Terror'. The song features vocals from Amanda Marie Jackman (Category VI). Band founder Geoff Waye explains…
New Orleans death metal influenced hardcore act Brat is here to beat your ass right into next Monday with a brand new single "Human Offense." Then I'd imagine you're going to cart your unconscious body around for a bit in their pink-lined van, which you'll see in the above video. [via Metal…
In 2023, rising modern symphonic metal outfit AD INFINITUM re-enter the scene with their electrifying third studio album, Chapter III – Downfall, out March 31 via Napalm Records. The unit’s signature sound – consisting of heavy, modern riffs paired with haunting vocal melodies of incredibly talented Melissa Bonny – has positioned them…
Intense new track titled 'Fight Alone,' from alternative metal band, Motive Black (AFM Records) is out now. Produced by Grammy-winner Nick Rowe (Bloodsimple, Vampire Weekend), the track showcases the vocal prowess of frontwoman Elana Justin, and features Ray Luzier (Korn) on drums and Nick Rowe on guitar, bass and co-songwriting credits. "This…
South Coast based Alt rock band Rogue Awakening release their second single ‘Overshadowed’. The band, fronted by the enigmatic Kimberley Voice, are excited to share this much heavier version of themselves with the world. "‘Overshadowed is about the contradiction between the confident person you present to the world versus the saboteur in…
