
Symphony X will be making stops in Mexico, Brazil and Chile. Symphony X begins their 25th Anniversary Latin American tour in Rio De Janeiro on July 27th. Check out the tour flyer above for more info!


Symphony X will be making stops in Mexico, Brazil and Chile. Symphony X begins their 25th Anniversary Latin American tour in Rio De Janeiro on July 27th. Check out the tour flyer above for more info!


On June 20th, 1970 – Black Sabbath performed at Radstadion in Munich, Germany, on their first major tour in support of their debut self-titled album.

On June 20th, 1995 – Black Sabbath released their 18th studio album Forbidden, on the I.R.S. record label. The band lineup on this album: Tony Iommi (guitar), Tony Martin (vocals), Cozy Powell (drums) and Geoff Nicholls (keyboards). Ice–T lended his vocals on the song: Illusion of Power.

On June 20th, 1998 – A Black Sabbath reunion performance of all four original members took place at Ozzfest, at the Milton Keynes Bowl in Milton Keynes, England.

On June 20th, 2014 – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and drummer Tommy Clufetos performed at Hallenstadion in Zürich, Switzerland, during The End Farewell Tour.


A new uplifting glam rock anthem from the ‘Land Down Under’ can only mean one thing, Australian Theatrical Glam Rock Warriors, CROSSON are back!! Crashing down from the stratosphere, CROSSON deliver the first video ‘UNITED’ from their upcoming new album ‘READY, AIM … ROCK!!’.
Mixed by legendary U.S engineer Duane Baron (Ozzy Osbourne, Motley Crue, Alice Cooper, Poison) and mastered by U.S mastering legend Dave Donnelly (Aerosmith, KISS, Whitesnake) , UNITED punches you in the face with its feelgood, fist-pumping, catchy anthemic chorus that only CROSSON can deliver while the video shows the band in its choreographed, energetic glory whilst capturing their history with old footage.
Watch Crosson- ‘United’ new video HERE: https://youtu.be/nA2ksGzsJNA
“The video shows CROSSON’s history from its embryotic inception to where we are in 2022. What you see today didn’t just come together overnight. It was years of trial, error and perseverance! “says vocalist, writer, producer Jason Crosson.
“All for one and one for all, here we stand UNITED!!” The new album ‘READY, AIM … ROCK!!’ will be released on Sept 9 2022.
Source: Galaxy Records


High octane thrash outfit INTENT have unleashed “Victims of Conquest”, the first single from their upcoming album Exile. Delivering ludicrous speed, fierce energy and dynamic instrumentation, the new track is a feast of ferocious metal.
The band comments: “We are beyond stoked to present you with this first single from Exile: “Victims of Conquest”. We made sure to crank up the speed, intensity, and political outcry. You know, the way thrash was intended!”
Forming in Arizona in 2015, INTENT underwent line-up changes and spent time developing their sound before heading into the live scene. The outfit soon began opening up for bands like OVERKILL, DRI, and HAVOK to name a few. 2018 saw the release of their debut album Vox Populi, and now in 2022, Exile displays the thrashers’ hard work to cultivate the next era of their sound. Landing on August 26th, 2022, the new album unleashes commanding rhythms and powerful lyrics.
Thundering through the tracks, INTENT‘s immense impact never falters. The thrashers awaken a dark mood that seeps through the instruments and vocals, with a focus on the rhythmic quality of the music. They also unveil a progressive edge across Exile through non-standard time signatures enhancing the chaotic atmosphere of the band’s compositional style.
Exile is a whirlwind of raging thrash metal. INTENT have thrown their all into this thrilling album, it’s a brutal journey that needs to be experienced to be believed.
Listen to “Victims of Conquest” here:
https://open.spotify.com/track/1tA8XvuxyYPqOIEj38UBRC?si=51a6a40a01474fa7
INTENT:
Jeremy Lambert – vocals/guitar
Garrett Loper – drums
Laithan Bellavance – guitar
Patrick Murphy – bass
Source: C Squared Music


From Silver Talon:
Hitting the road with EXMORTUS & HATRIOT next month! This will be our first tour since Dec. 2019, and we couldn’t be more excited. If you’re in the vicinity of the West Coast, then we hope to see you there!

7/5 San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
7/6 Las Vegas – The Usual Place
7/7 Tucson, AZ – The Edge Bar
7/8 El Paso, TX – Rockhouse
7/9 Gallup, NM – Juggernaut Music
7/10 Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
7/11 Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
7/12 Boise, ID – The Shredder
7/13 Seattle, WA – Funhouse
7/14 Portland, OR – Dante’s
7/15 Ukiah, CA – The Thirsty Axe
7/16 Reno, NV – Devastation in the Desert Fest – Virginia St. Brewhouse *no Hatriot
7/17 Santa Cruz, CA – Vets Hall
7/18 Fresno, CA – Full Circle Brewery District



Check out the tour flyer above for the dates, cities and venues! Municipal Waste will be supported by Integrity and bewitcher, except for Summerfest on June 23rd in Milwaukee.


Venom Inc will be touring the USA this coming October and into November! Theres Only Black Across America 2022! Direct support will be from EYEHATEGOD, while Ringworm and Cult Of Lilith will be opening.
Venom Inc will be releasing their new studio album There’s Only Black via Nuclear Blast on September 23rd. Check the tour listing below for details! Metal be thy name!




From: municipalwaste.com
MUNICIPAL WASTE will release the massively-anticipated 7th studio album, Electrified Brain, on July 1st via Nuclear Blast. The shocking cover artwork by James Bousema.
“It’s in the vein of songs like ‘Headbanger Face Rip’ and ‘Wave of Death’,” Tony Foresta notes. “It’s an inspirational song for our fans to cause bodily harm to themselves, but in a loud and healthy way, of course.”
“We’re not writing any love ballads to sell records,” affirms Tony. “We’re just doing what we’ve always done since the band started and that’s try to write loud, fast, and ripping hardcorepunkmetal. We hope you walk away with some bloody ears, blown speakers, pissed off parents, black eyes, and a healthy distrust of authority.”
Recorded in Philadelphia with producer Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Code Orange), “Electrified Brain” is a high-voltage non-stop masterclass of neck-snapping thrash that’d be the ideal soundtrack for high-speed car chases and backyard steel cage matches as witnessed on the new track “Grave Dive.”

“Electrified Brain” Tracklisting:


Taken from their upcoming album “Symbol Of Eternity” German Heavy Metal legends GRAVE DIGGER release their second single + matching music video next week Friday, June 24th, 2022!

Pre-order “Symbol Of Eternity” (out August 26, 2022): https://bit.ly/grave_digger_symbol_of_eternity
Follow Grave Digger:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gravediggerofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gravediggerband/
Official Site & Store: https://grave-digger.de/
Source: Rock Of Angels Records




Last Breath Of Rock ’N’ Roll is a retrospective to the moment when you heard Rock music for the first time.
Rimbacher is a band from central Finland that has built it’s foundations to traditional 80’s rock music. During spring 2022 the band has released couple of singles from their upcoming debut album. “Cocaine Eyes & Nicotine Stains” introduce the hybrid sound of Aussie Rock and 80’s Hair Rock, heavily riffing “Chasing Ghosts” and catchy rock anthem “Loving You (Is Loving A Broken)”.
”’Last Breath of Rock ‘N’ Roll’ represents the style of music that was my first personal touch to Rock music. This song is about the spontanious reaction that young guy felt when he listened to Rock music for the first time. So we made really rough and stripped song out of it – a tribute to the deepest essence of Rock. So raise your fist in the air and move your head!” singer Niko Rimbacher enthusiastically tells.
“Even as the track title refers to the ending of life the whole idea is actually the opposite. It’s about how to fill the huge gap that the current rock legends will leave after retiring and leaving the field open. And how to respect that heritage with total dedication” bass player and lyricist Reisca Morani continues.
The band also releases a music video that is built from the footage filmed on the Rimbacher shows.
Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/FRY4zDcd8xM
Listen to the single: https://push.fm/fl/rimbacher-lastbreathofrocknroll


Oregon’s RED FANG will begin their headlining tour of the U.S. (with three dates in Canada), on July 28th in Seattle Washington. Their fifteen city trek will conclude in Boise Idaho, on August 14th.
Check out the tour flyer (above) for the full tour listing!




Source: From Exmortus Facebook


EYE OF THE DESTOYER have released their explosive new single “What Goes Around Comes Around”. The song is now available on all streaming platforms.
Listen: https://youtu.be/HenaKEkhVuA
Initially formed in 2013, by Joe Randazza and Chris Halpin, EYE OF THE DESTOYER spent five years touring the US pre-pandemic, and their first full-length Baptized in Pain released in 2019. Now in 2022, reunited with original drummer Dave Mericle, “What Goes Around Comes Around” sees the band’s unyielding drive continue.
Musically the new release leans significantly into the New York Hardcore influence of BIOHARZARD and MADBALL while still showcasing the huge influence of SUFFOCATION in the quartet’s sound. EYE OF THE DESTOYER recreate the anticipation and thrill of the mosh pit through deliciously distorted guitars, punchy percussion and unrelenting energy.
What are you waiting for? Dive straight in to this fierce, invigorating offering. EYE OF THE DESTOYER showcase a new direction in their journey through “What Goes Around Comes Around” and it’s one you won’t want to miss.

Members:
Joe Randazza – Vocals
Chris Halpin – Guitar
Dan Kaufman – Bass
Dave Mericle – Drums
Album Credits:
Recorded at the Soap Factory in Roselle Park, NJ
Produced by Eye of the Destroyer
Mixed and Mastered by Joe Randazza
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyeofthedestroyernj/
Bandcamp: https://eyeofthedestroyer.bandcamp.com/
Source: C Squared Music


Anvil US Tour:
6/8 Wed Pittsburgh, PA @ Crafthouse
6/9 Thu Detroit, MI @ The Magic Bag
6/10 Fri Cincinnati, OH @ Legends Bar & Venue
6/11 Sat Knoxville, TN @ BrickYard Bar and Grill
6/15 Wed Vienna, VA @ Jammin Java
6/17 Fri Virginia Beach, VA @ Vanguard
6/18 Sat Durham, NC @ Pinhook
6/19 Sun Greenville, SC @ The Radio Room
6/22 Wed Memphis, TN @ Growlers
6/23 Thu Oklahoma City, OK @ Whisky Nights
6/24 Fri Fort Worth, TX @ Ridglea
6/25 Sat Austin, TX @ The Lost Well
6/27 Mon El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse
6/28 Tue Tucson, AZ @ The Rock
6/29 Wed Phoenix, AZ @ The Rebel Lounge
6/30 Thu West Hollywood, CA @ Whisky A Go Go
7/1 Fri Garden Grove, CA @ Garden Amp
7/2 Sat San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
7/7 Thu Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone
7/8 Fri Fresno, CA @ Fulton 55
7/9 Sat Reno, NV @ Altururo’s
7/10 Sun Ukiah, CA @ The Thirsty Axe
7/13 Wed Seattle, WA @ Substation
7/14 Thu Bellingham, WA @ Shakedown
7/15 Fri Portland, OR @ Dante’s
7/16 Sat Boise, ID @ The Olympic
7/20 Wed Denver, CO @ Herman’s Hideaway
7/22 Fri Wichita, KS @ Barleycorn’s
7/23 Sat Des Moines, IA @ Lefty’s Live Music
7/24 Sun Sioux Falls, SD @ Icon Lounge
7/28 Thu St Paul, MN @ Turf Club
7/29 Fri Madison, WI @ Crucible
7/30 Sat Iowa City, IA @ Wildwood
7/31 Sun Chicago, IL @ Reggies
Source: AFM Records


Following their recent run supporting Carcass and Immolation, CREEPING DEATH will return to the stage this August on a North American headlining tour. The trek begins August 16th in El Paso, Texas, runs through September 18th in Austin, Texas, and includes performances at this year’s edition of Psycho Las Vegas and Full Terror Assault. Support will be provided by 200 Stab Wounds and Tribal Gaze as well as Ingrown, Spirit World, Vomit Forth, Age Of Apocalypse, and labelmates Plague Years on select dates.
Comments the band, “We’re extremely excited to embark on our first headlining tour later this Summer. We can’t wait to hit the road with such an eclectic group of bands. We’ll see you all very soon!”
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 10th! See all confirmed dates below.

CREEPING DEATH continues to tour in support of their most recent release The Edge Of Existence EP, unleashed last year via MNRK Heavy. With a nod to crossover masters Iron Age, a bit of the tech-death of Cryptopsy, a foundation of forebearers Death, CREEPING DEATH summons a vibrant sound somehow both familiar and fresh. The Edge Of Existence EP further demonstrates the power, fury, and outright revelry at the heart of the band’s identity.
Captured at Homewrecker Recording Studio in Tucson, Arizona and produced and mixed by Ryan Bram (Gatecreeper, Bitter Rivals, Sex Prisoner), the six-song EP introduces three new certified hellraisers — “Relics From The Past,” “Humanity Transcends,” and the title track — alongside remade and revitalized versions of the three songs from the band’s 2016 debut EP — “Sacrament Of Death,” “Doused In Flames,” and “Skinned Alive.”

The Edge Of Existence EP is available on CD, cassette, digitally and vinyl at THIS LOCATION.
View the band’s previously released video for the EP’s title track HERE and a visualizer for “Humanity Transcends” HERE.
Source: EARSPLIT PR


Long running death metal icons CANNIBAL CORPSE will kick off a short run of East Coast headlining shows this week surrounding their performance at this year’s edition of the Decibel Metal & Beer Fest in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Support will be provided by Sanguisugabogg and 200 Stab Wounds on select shows. See all confirmed dates below.

CANNIBAL CORPSE w/ Sanguisugabogg, 200 Stab Wounds:
6/08/2022 The Underbelly – Jacksonville, FL
6/09/2022 The Orange Peel – Asheville, NC
6/10/2022 Hooligans Music Hal – Jacksonville, NC
6/11/2022 Decibel Metal & Beer Fest @ The Filmore – Philadelphia, PA *
6/12/2022 The Broadberry – Richmond, VA
6/13/2022 The Senate – Columbia, SC *
CANNIBAL CORPSE continues to tour in support of their critically adored Violence Unimagined full-length, released last year via Metal Blade Records. Comprising eleven tracks, Violence Unimagined is state of the art death metal played with passion and breathless precision, making for another flawless addition to what is inarguably one of the premier catalogues of the genre.
While they continue to do what they do with aplomb, the one substantial change to CANNIBAL CORPSE is the addition of guitarist Erik Rutan to their ranks, joining bassist Alex Webster, founding drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz, guitarist Rob Barrett, and vocalist George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher. Known for his roles in Morbid Angel, Ripping Corpse, and most notably fronting the mighty Hate Eternal, Rutan has long established himself as one of the most dynamic forces in contemporary death metal. Simultaneously, he has built up a reputation as one of the most in demand producers in metal, having previously produced four CANNIBAL CORPSE albums (in addition to Violence Unimagined), alongside the likes of Goatwhore, Soilent Green, and Belphegor. Filling in live on guitar since 2019, in 2020 he became a full member, contributing to the writing process.
To preview and purchase Violence Unimagined, visit metalblade.com/cannibalcorpse.
Source: EARSPLIT PR


The self-titled CORPSEGRINDER release is a monstrous and impressive leap for this Death Metal legend. CORPSEGRINDER is jam packed with infectious riffs, entertaining lyrics and more badass grooves than I can count. This is way more like Obituary than Cannibal Corpse; yet CORPSEGRINDER stands alone on its musicianship and overall nod to straight-up Metal.

Killer Be Killed exemplify’s how Metal has evolved up to this point in time; a modern Metal sound that benefits from the brilliance of this supergroup. Max Cavalara shows off clean vocals with his growls, while each song on Reluctant Hero I find to be outstanding. Greg Puciato is a tremendous force on this album. An amazing Metal album which I already consider as a classic.

Burning Witches carry the torch for Traditional Heavy Metal while adding their own recipe of sound. These ladies bring a hefty dose of speed and melody to their songs, along with some growls and European Metal vibes. The Witch Of The North settles into this band’s growing and impressive discography perfectly. If you love DORO, you’ll love Burning Witches.


Blackened death entity VØLUS has released a new track off its forthcoming album, Thrown to the Abyss. The song, titled “The Breathing Reflection,” is streaming now at this location.
Thrown to the Abyss is a follow-up to Festering Anti–Cosmic Wound (2020) and Deadstar Illumination EP (2021). The album name is taken from the song “Thrown to the Abyss” VØLUS wrote back in 2018 on The Vermin Speak demo.
Vargheist Records will release Thrown to the Abyss on June 11. Pre-order now at volusblackdeath.bandcamp.com.
Pre-save the album at distrokid.com/hyperfollow/vlus2/thrown-to-the-abyss

TRACK LIST:
1) Traverse the Arkhanspire
2) Immortal Ninth Tribunal
3) Antediluvian Watchers
4) Chronoblast Paradox
5) The Breathing Reflection
6) Black Flame of Purification
7) Temporal Pathways
8) Ascendance Incinerated
Thrown to the Abyss was written, performed, recorded, and mixed by Justin Vølus, with mastering by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studio. Cover art by Dede Suhita.
Behold the Blackened Death Metal onslaught!
Source: ClawHammerPR


St. Louis Heavy Metal band Torchlight Parade are pleased to announce that they will release their upcoming album “Never Laugh When A Hearse Rolls By” on June 6 2022. The album will be released on both CD and digital formats. The band features guest musician Teddy Andreadis (Guns-n-Roses, Alice Cooper) on keyboards and a guest appearance from Sam Bam Koltun of Faster Pussycat.
Listen to the album’s title track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9OYzafFjjk
The band comments: ““Three fifths of our band is morticians by day. Both our band name and first album definitely made references to our morbid professions, but we thought we would go full tilt into the funeral theme for our second album. It tells the story of a gothic funeral ceremony with classic old school metal. In keeping with this theme, we even brought on board former Guns-n-Roses and Alice Cooper keyboardist Teddy “Zig Zag” Andreadis. We home listeners enjoy the Rock n Soul Ceremony! “

More information will be available soon.
Source: C Squared Music



The EP includes 4 new tracks of pure metal attitude! It starts with the massive intro song “Beaten Will Rise” that leads you to the energetic first single “Fight Until You Die”. The rounds harden with high pitch vocals and fastness of the second single “The Abandoned” and eventually the EP ends with the most epic and rugged song released to date, “End of Chapter”.
Guitarist/vocalist Valtteri Saharinen states:“This EP started to form in early 2021 as I came up with the main riff to a song called “The Abandoned”. The riff itself got me inspired for a short album that handles themes such as loneliness, meaning of communality, mental endurance and pushing forward no matter what happens in your life. After the kickstart I decided to make three diverse songs about those headlines but at the same time keep the package focused on my mission. The end result became more than I could imagine, and as a band we are more than excited to finally let you hear this aggressive but controlled mayhem of our best songs due to date! I hope you like it, see you in the SHOW!

Listen to the EP on music services: https://push.fm/fl/justicetheory-beatenwillrise
All songs written by Valtteri Saharinen
Cover art: Petri Lampela
Recording & Mixing: Janne Korpela
Mastering: Mika Jussila, Finnvox
https://www.instagram.com/justicetheoryband/


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