Judas Priest could easily rest on their laurels at this stage of their highly successful and influential career. However, the legendary metal band – singer Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill, and drummer Scott Travis – refuse to do so as evidenced by the arrival of their eighteenth studio album overall – ‘Firepower,’ which can be pre-ordered here.… Continue reading JUDAS PRIEST releases first new single “Lightning Strike” off of “FirePower”
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Top 10 Metal/Hard Rock albums of 2017
Another year has passed and with it we were blessed to have some pretty good music delivered to us. I will admit I had a very difficult time picking my top ten list. However I was pleased that I did discover some new bands and actually two of them made my top ten. One came… Continue reading Top 10 Metal/Hard Rock albums of 2017
METAL AND HARD ROCK CD / ALBUM RELEASES FOR JANUARY 12
A new year has once again graced us. I hope all had a great and safe holiday. In the upcoming year of 2018 the Metal/Hard Rock community will be seeing a lot of great releases coming forth to our ears. Here are a few that us metal heads are excited for: Judas Priest, Ghost, Rammstein,… Continue reading METAL AND HARD ROCK CD / ALBUM RELEASES FOR JANUARY 12
METAL AND HARD ROCK CD / ALBUM RELEASES FOR December 22nd
This week brings us only a handful of new releases. With Christmas and a New Year almost upon us it is understandable. Most labels will be waiting till the new year to indulge us in new music. Avenged Sevenfold is re-releasing “The Stage” which hit shelves back in 2016. In addition to the original eleven… Continue reading METAL AND HARD ROCK CD / ALBUM RELEASES FOR December 22nd
ANTHRAX’S LIVE DVD “KINGS AMONG SCOTLAND” CONFIRMED FOR AN APRIL 27, 2018 RELEASE
Multi-Grammy-nominated thrash icons Anthrax will see “Kings Among Scotland,” the band’s long-awaited live-in-concert DVD, arrive in stores and online on April 27, 2018 (Megaforce). Captured last February 15 at the band’s sold-out concert at Glasgow’s historic venue Barrowland Ballroom, the two-hour “Kings Among Scotland” incorporates the band’s entire live show along with interviews, behind-the-scenes footage… Continue reading ANTHRAX’S LIVE DVD “KINGS AMONG SCOTLAND” CONFIRMED FOR AN APRIL 27, 2018 RELEASE
Inside Metal’s “Rise of L.A. Thrash Metal” DVD (Part One) to Hit Stores on January 19, 2018
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
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”