Released: July 7, 2017 Decapitated were never short on precision. That was the easy part. From the early records on, the band had the kind of technical control that makes other musicians lean forward and wonder how the hell the pieces stay together. The riffs were sharp. The drumming was
Few rock vocalists have built a career as diverse and respected as John Corabi. From fronting Mötley Crüe during one of the band’s most talked-about eras to performing with The Dead Daisies, Union, The Scream, and Ratt, Corabi has remained one of hard rock’s most authentic voices.
Released: July 5, 1988 Slayer had already proved they could go faster than almost anyone. Reign in Blood did that job. It was short, violent, and basically over before your brain caught up. After a record like that, the easy path would have been to chase speed again and hope
By Devious Dayna Protest the Hero are back with Within on July 17, their first full-length album in six years. The reason for the wait, according to vocalist Rody Walker, is simpler than fans might expect. “Slowly,” he laughed when asked how the record came together over that time.
Released: July 4, 2005 (Internationally) Alice Cooper did not need to sound expensive on Dirty Diamonds. That would have missed the fun. By 2005, Alice had already done the big horror-metal thing again. Brutal Planet and Dragontown were darker, heavier, and more industrial. They had weight. They had a
Released: July 3, 2026 Moonspell know what gothic metal is supposed to feel like. Not just sound like. Feel like. The drama, the romance, the religious imagery, the shadows, the sadness, and the sense that beauty and doom are standing in the same room. Moonspell have lived in that space
Jon Schaffer is the founding member, chief songwriter, and driving force behind Iced Earth, Demons & Wizards, and Sons of Liberty. Jon was also the first person to plead guilty to the charges brought against him for his role in the breach of the Capitol Building on January 6, 2021
Released: July 3, 2000 In Flames were already great at melody before Clayman. That was not new. The Jester Race, Whoracle, and Colony had already helped build the Gothenburg sound into something people could recognize almost instantly. Fast riffs. Bright guitar lines. Harsh vocals. Melodies that cut through the smoke
Today, legendary Christian metal pioneers STRYPERreturn with a commanding new chapter in their storied career, their 18th studio album: ‘Throne Of Thorns,’ set for release on September 25th via Frontiers Music Srl. Decades into their journey, STRYPER continue to reaffirm their status as one of the most influential and enduring
In a recent interview featuring Chris Holmes and Tommy Skeoch alongside Erin Greatrix, the guitarists opened up about their new project T3RMINAL, offering insight into how the band came together and what fans can expect from this exciting new hard rock venture. The band features an impressive lineup consisting of
When Matt Barlow announced that he was leaving Iced Earth in 2003, fans and the metal world in general were stunned by the decision. Iced Earth had risen to international acclaim since he joined the band prior to 1995’s Burnt Offerings, ascending with each subsequent release to become one
Chris Caffery was always meant to play guitar for Savatage, even if the route he took to becoming a permanent member of the band was anything but linear. From his first gigs with the band in 1987 at only 19-years old while they toured for Hall of the Mountain
Five Finger Death Punch
Today, multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch announce their highly anticipated tenth studio album, Legacy. The digital version arrives July 31 pre-order here while the CD, vinyl, and cassette versions will land on September 18 — pre-order here. "Every album is a snapshot of who
Godsmack
Summer officially arrived with a bang as Godsmack returned to Toronto on Wednesday night, bringing their Rise of Rock World Tour to the RBC Amphitheatre. Supported by rock veterans Stone Temple Pilots and powerhouse vocalist Dorothy, the sold-out crowd witnessed an unforgettable evening that celebrated the enduring strength of
Testament
Released: June 24, 1997 Testament did not make Demonic to keep everyone comfortable. That is pretty clear right away. By 1997, the old thrash world was not the same place anymore. The classic Bay Area sound had been through the wringer. Bands had changed, softened, split apart, or chased whatever
Free and open to all fans, the AC/DC PWR/UP Pop Up will open in every city on the band’s 2026 North American stadium tour, giving fans one more way to be part of the PWR/UP Tour as it rolls through town As AC/DC brings the
Down
Originally Released: September 25, 2007 Remastered Album Released: June 19, 2026 Down never sounded like a clean band. That is the point. The riffs are swampy. The vocals are cracked open. The whole thing feels like humidity, smoke, grief, and amps pushed too hard. Even when the songs get big,
Kerry King
Originally released: May 17, 2025. Extended Deluxe Edition Released: June 19, 2026 Kerry King was never going to make a gentle record. That would have been weird. After Slayer ended, the question was not whether King still had riffs. Of course he had riffs. The real question was what kind
Concert Reviews
Let me start off by saying flatly and plainly: I’ve never really been much a festival guy. The idea of standing for three days straight watching band after band play truncated sets never really appealed to me. Festivals are a young man’s game, and I fear that this
Sebastian Bach
Fans of classic hard rock and heavy metal were treated to an unforgettable night as Sebastian Bach and Slaughter took over Casino Rama Resort, delivering a high-energy performance packed with nostalgia, powerhouse vocals, and electrifying musicianship. Opening the evening, Slaughter wasted no time getting the crowd on its feet.
King Diamond,
Released: June 20, 2000 Author’s Note: This piece has been revisited and revised from its original version, with a stronger focus on the album’s meaning, impact, and staying power. King Diamond does not do small stories. That is part of the fun. The story includes haunted houses, ghosts,
Interviews
If you’re familiar with Håvard Ellefsen, better known as Mortiis, then you know that his musical career has evolved and changed many times since he was a member of Emperor in their founding years. Since departing the legendary black metal group in 1992, Mortiis embarked on a solo career
Interviews
Though it may seem that Lex Legion took the metal world by storm a few months ago by announcing their debut album in late March, the project boasting four of the five members of the classic late 1980s King Diamond lineup that created Them and Conspiracy had been in the
Jinjer
Jinjer — Toronto, Danforth Music Hall The night started with Entheos, an American progressive/death metal band from California. For me, it was one of those genuinely good surprises.Not just because of the sound — technical, heavy, layered — but because of who they are. They’re genuinely kind people. Chaney Crabb,