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Breakout Los Angeles rock n’ roll outfit SINNER SINNERS and Jesse Hughes of renowned California rock band Eagles of Death Metal recently teamed to perform a cover of  the EODM track “I Want You So Hard” for a live performance music video.  “I Want You So Hard” was the first …

Absolva announce headline European Tour Dates for September-October 2014 British metal trio Absolva have announced their headline European tour dates for September-October 2014. Absolva have just undertaken a tour in the UK which was the first leg of their “Anthems To The Dead” tour, promoting their 3rd album release (2nd …

Connecticut’s own DEAD BY WEDNESDAY is pleased to announce their upcoming US tour with fellow New England metallers SHADOWS FALL. The band will join the tour on June 20th in Chicopee, MA and will tour throughout the Midwest and Eastern U.S. before the tour comes to a close on July …

SoCal experimental group CHRYSALIS released their new album, Focus On The Center, this past February to great reviews and radio success. Now, the band is gearing up to kick off their upcoming U.S. tour, but are looking for assistance from fans and friends! See below for all pending dates on …

EXODUS – the originators of the thrash metal genre – return to their roots. As announced yesterday via Loudwire, EXODUS proudly welcomes the return of frontman Steve “Zetro” Souza in the wake of former vocalist Rob Dukes’ amicable departure. Souza originally fronted EXODUS from 1986-1993, and again from 2002-2004, donning …

It’s no surprise that every festival-goer wishes they could exit and re-enter those big amphitheatre shows for a quick visit their car or to step outside for a breather. This summer, the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL is offering fans the rare opportunity to gain one re-entry “in/out” access with …

Anglo-Swedish modern metallers SONIC SYNDICATE have premiered the official music video for ‘Before You Finally Break’, taken from the band’s upcoming self-titled, fifth studio album. The video was shot by renowned director Patric Ullaeus (IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, CHILDREN OF BODOM, uvm) and features SOILWORK singer Björn ‘Speed’ Strid who recorded guest vocals on the track. Check it …

One good deed deserves another. It’s always nice to see musicians utilise their talent for the greater good. In this instance Jimmy Mac from Pteroglyph has solely created a huge happy metal tune in the guise of philanthropy and good will that will benefit a charity of his choice.   …

As previously announced, PROJECT ROGUE is a new crowd funding project featuring existing Rogue Records America artists teaming up with 16 cross-genre metal titans to create a fresh, new studio and video project. The world of crowd-funded projects in metal is nothing new – but you’ve never seen anything like this! Click …

“Cage the water” the new album of hardcore-metal act Motherkissers is finally available in all digital store and in limited edition in UK (Code 7 Distribution), US (Interpunk), Italy (Andromeda Distribuzioni) and worldwide through Memorial Records Store. “Cage the water” is the natural evolution of all experiences by a mix …

It’s Friday! You’re ready to let loose and have a good laugh, right? SON OF AURELIUS just posted a hilarious new infomercial-style album teaser video – in terrible, cheap, retro style – blinking price tags, cheesy television salesmen, testimonials, and all.   Watch Here:     “This video is about …

HALCYON WAY are pleased to announce that they have signed a multi-album contract with Massacre Records for Europe and the rest of the world, and have re-signed with Nightmare Records in North America.  The band’s new album Conquer is due for release later this year.   Guitarist Jon Bodan commented …

CJ Wildheart is set to release ‘Mable’, his first solo album in 7 years. Having initially teamed up with Pledgemusic to run a preorder campaign, the album is set for a commercial release through Devilspit Records on 4th August 2014. “Mable” is basically me working in my home studio throughout …

German rock band FAIR WARNING will release “The Box” in Scandinavia on June 11th, in Germany on June 13th, in Europe June 16th and USA June 24th. The hardcover box set includes 4 studio albums and 1 live album in cardboard sleeves; some of them were not available for a …

MISS MAY I recently finished up their “Up Close and Personal” spring tour cycle with a blistering performance at Rock On The Range. Today, Alternative Press brings you an exclusive tour update video featuring backstage performance footage, behind-the-scenes interview clips, and more. Check out this special look at the band’s spring …

LA-based rockers SINNER SINNERS are pleased to release their brand new album via their own independent label, Cadavra Records!!   While you’re online, check out the band’s new music video for the single ‘No Hard Feelings’, which is a tongue-in-cheek video based on having fun with French clichés, all exaggerated, …

Brooklyn, New York’s TOMBS’ will release their new album Savage Gold June 10th (North America), June 9th (UK/World), and June 6th (Germany/Benelux/Finland). Renowned tattooist Thomas Hooper who is responsible for the band’s previous album covers created the stunning artwork.   So far, only a handful of songs from Savage Gold …

After previously putting out the first track-by-track trailer on their upcoming album The Perfect Cult, Swedish Industrial rockers DEATHSTARS now reveal the second part of their commentary on the new creation. The Perfect Cult will be released on June 24, 2014 via Nuclear Blast.   Find out what the Stockholm-based …

Anglo-Swedish modern metal powerhouse SONIC SYNDICATE have posted the third in-studio video trailer for the band’s upcoming self-titled, fifth album. Check it out:     Commented the band: “It’s crazy, exciting, and mind-blowing to be back! The one thing we were looking forward to more than hitting the studio, was getting back on …

Savage Messiah’s front man David Silver is taking part in this years Heavy Metal Truant Bike ride in aid of the Nordoff Robbins Charity! The bike ride idea started in 2012, where manager of IRON MAIDEN, RON SMALLWOOD, and Metal Hammer Editor-in-Chief ALEXANDER MILAS started the idea of influential people …