Throughout history, the San Francisco Bay Area has long been deemed as the epicenter for thrash metal, whereas Los Angeles has invariably been considered the stomping ground for glam and hair metal. True, San Francisco has birthed many exceptional thrash bands since the early ’80s, but the fact remains – Los Angeles is the rightful… Continue reading Inside Metal’s “Rise of L.A. Thrash Metal” DVD (Part One) to Hit Stores on January 19, 2018
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Origin Story News – Wolverine The Long Night Podcast Announced
Checkout this episode of Origin Story News and get the skinny on the new Wolverine scripted Podcast coming in 2018. Richard Armitage has already been cast as Logan and it titled “Wolverine: The Long Night”
British Metal Legends SAXON Release Music Video for “Thunderbolt”
British heavy metal giants SAXON recently announced the release of their upcoming 22nd studio album, Thunderbolt, scheduled to hit stores on February 2, 2018 via the Militia Guard label (Silver Lining Music). Thunderbolt was produced by legendary producer Andy Sneap and will feature original artwork by long time SAXON collaborator Paul Raymond Gregory. The new album follows the critically acclaimed release of Battering Ram in… Continue reading British Metal Legends SAXON Release Music Video for “Thunderbolt”
ICED EARTH REVEAL NORTH AMERICAN DATES FOR “INCORRUPTIBLE” WORLD TOUR 2018
Metal giants ICED EARTH are excited to reveal plans to bring their “pure and absolutely incorruptible heavy metal” (Rock Hard Italy) to fans across North America as they announce details on their “Incorruptible” World Tour in 2018. Founding member and songwriter Jon Schaffer reveals: “Brothers and sisters! We are very aware at how impatient you have been… Continue reading ICED EARTH REVEAL NORTH AMERICAN DATES FOR “INCORRUPTIBLE” WORLD TOUR 2018
BODY COUNT Receives First-Ever Grammy Nomination
Los Angeles-based thrash metal outfit BODY COUNT are excited to announce their first-ever Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance with their controversial yet inspirational single, “Black Hoodie“, taken from their sixth full-length album, “Bloodlust“, out now via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS. I reviewed this album and you can read it here. The 60th Grammy Awards show will air live from… Continue reading BODY COUNT Receives First-Ever Grammy Nomination
METAL AND HARD ROCK CD / ALBUM RELEASES FOR November 24th
This week not too many CD’s are being released. However there are two great pick-ups to be had. First is The Scorpions – Born To Touch Your Feelings: Best Of Rock Ballads. You will get some of the groups most beloved rock anthems like Still Loving You & Wind of Change, but also there will be two… Continue reading METAL AND HARD ROCK CD / ALBUM RELEASES FOR November 24th
RAT PAK RECORDS SET TO RELEASE TY TABOR’S “ALIEN BEANS”
King’s X guitarist Ty Tabor will release his all new solo effort “Alien Beans” January 12, 2018 via Rat Pak Records. “Alien Beans” is a double disc album that features 10 all new studio tracks and a “best of” compilation disc featuring 11 newly re-mixed and re-mastered tracks from Ty’s previous releases. Regarding the new album, Ty comments,… Continue reading RAT PAK RECORDS SET TO RELEASE TY TABOR’S “ALIEN BEANS”