METALLICA, PANTHEON MEDIA & POPCULT Present: THE METALLICA REPORT, Weekly Podcast


Today marks the debut episode of The Metallica Report, a new podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things Metallica. Broadcasting directly from the band’s Northern California headquarters, The Metallica Report will be hosted by two of the closest members of the Metallica family: Steffan Chirazi, whose history with Metallica spans from covering the band as journalist in the ‘80s to his current role as editor of the band’s online mag, So What!, and Renée Richardson, Director of Philanthropy for the band’s All Within My Hands foundation, and well-known Bay Area radio personality.

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OWLS & ALIENS To Join RAVEN BLACK and LIVING DEAD GIRL on THE SCREAM TOUR!


New Music Video, “Romanticize The Sorrow,” Out NOW!

Oregon based Hard Rock band OWLS & ALIENS has announced that they will be joining Cinematic Rock band RAVEN BLACK and LIVING DEAD GIRL on the THE SCREAM TOUR! Launching August 12 at Leatherheads in Salt Lake City, UT the tour winds though the South and Central United States, wrapping up August 25 at the BFE Rock Club.

Tour Dates:
08/12 @ Leatherheads – Salt Lake City, UT
08/13 @ Herman’s Hideaway – Denver, CO
08/14 @ Jerry’s – Wichita, KS
08/15 @ VIVOLive – Overland Park, KS *
08/16 @Kiss Bar – Springfield, MO
08/17 @ WC Social Club @ Chicago, IL
08/18 @ Legends – Cincinnati, OH ^
08/19 @ Michigan Metal Fest – Battle Creek, MI ^
08/20 @ Top Fuel Saloon – Braidwood, IL
08/21 @ The Concourse – Knoxville, TN
08/22 @ The Cobra – Nashville, TN
08/23 @ The Nick – Birmingham, AL *
08/24 @ Downtown Music Hall – Ft. Walton Beach, FL
08/25 @ Trax Bar Grill – Longbeach, MS
08/26 @ BFE Rock Club – Houston, TX *
08/27 @ Deco Ballroom – San Antonio, TX *

No LIVING DEAD GIRL
CULTUS BLACK

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PREPARE FOR ABDUCTION, THE OWLS & ALIENS INVASION HAS BEGUN

OWLS & ALIENS BRINGS THE HOT SAUCE TO ROCK ‘N ROLL, TAKING INSPIRATION FROM THE GENRE’S MOST QUINTESSENTIAL STYLES. LAYERS OF HEAVY METAL, PUNK ROCK, GRUNGE, POST-HARDCORE, CLASSIC ROCK, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN COME CRASHING TOGETHER, CREATING A BEAUTIFUL AMALGAMATION OF SOUNDS THAT WILL LEAVE YOUR EARHOLES WONDERING WHAT JUST HAPPENED AND BEGGING FOR MORE. FORMED BY AN UNFETTERED NEED TO PLAY, WRITE, AND LISTEN TO MUSIC, THE FIVE MEMBERS OF OWLS & ALIENS HAVE BEEN SLAMMING RIFFS TOGETHER SINCE THE BEGINNING OF 2019.

THE BAND EMERGED FROM THE DEPTHS OF SOUTHERN OREGON IN THE SMALL, SCENIC TOWN OF KLAMATH FALLS WITH A “WORK HARD, PLAY HARDER” ATTITUDE. AFTER A YEAR OF WRITING SONGS AND HOSTING LOCAL SHOWS IN THEIR OWN GARAGE, OWLS & ALIENS UNDETERRED PERSISTENCE TO UNVEIL THEIR MUSIC TO THE WORLD DROVE THE BAND (LITERALLY) TO RECORD THEIR DEBUT ALBUM AMIDST A PANDEMIC WITH SEAN STACK OF FAT CAT RECORDING STUDIOS IN SACRAMENTO, CA AND AUSTIN, TX. SHORTLY AFTER RELEASING THEIR FIRST SINGLE, “MERCY,” O&A JOINED FORCES WITH PROGRESSIVE MANAGEMENT COMPANY MVK MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE SINCE BEEN CREATING QUITE A HOOT THROUGHOUT THE WEST COAST AND MORE. WITH FOUR SINGLES AND A SELF-TITLED ALBUM NOW UNDER THEIR BELT, OWLS & ALIENS’ FEET – AND INSTRUMENTS – HAVE OFFICIALLY LEFT THE GROUND, PREPARING TO INVADE A TOWN NEAR YOU.

MEMBERS: DUSTIN CARTER (CLEAN/UNCLEAN VOCALS) – TRAVIS SIEBECKE (RHYTHM GUITAR, CLEAN VOCALS) – JEFFRY MARYINEZ (LEAD GUITAR, BACKUP VOCALS) – NICHOLI OHBRONOVICH (BASS, UNCLEAN VOCALS) – DAKOTAH WEBB (DRUMS, BACKUP VOCALS)

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MIND INCISION Releases Official Music Video for “Zero230”


Debut EP, The First Cut, Out 2023!

Colorado based metal band MIND INCISION has released the official music video for their single, “Zero230”! Directed by Luke Ostermiller at Loste Films Studios, the video was produced by Loste Films Studios and Mind Incision, and stars Derek Peters (active duty US Army). War film featured in the video was provided by Derek Peters, Dean Schafer, and Anthony Notaro. Produced by DAVE OTERO at Flatline Audio, “Zero230” is off of the band’s, debut EP, The First Cut.

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KREATOR announce ‘Klash Of The Ruhrpott’ festival with Sodom, Destruction and Tankard


Heavy metal titans KREATOR proudly present the ‘Klash Of The Ruhrpott’ festival for July 20th, 2024 at Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen. Featuring the long awaited union of Germany’s legendary ‘Teutonic 4’, completed by SodomDestruction and Tankard. 
 
The one-day thrash extravaganza is a celebration of German metal, expected to welcome domestic and international fans for this once in a lifetime event!
 

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FUSED BY DEFIANCE Release Official Music Video for “Will Of A Warrior”!


LA Based, 5 piece band FUSED BY DEFIANCE has released the official music video for their new single, “Will Of A Warrior.” With the music video directed by: Vicente Cordero of Industrialism Films, “Will Of A Warrior” was produced by the band themselves and mixed / mastered by Joshua Wickman.

“The warrior within is the only path to survival. No one is coming to save you.” – FUSED BY DEFIANCE

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The unadulterated ball of defiant energy known as Fused by Defiance (FxD), blends heavy riff driven rock, metal, and rap with social conscious lyrics. This dominant force continues to rise in popularity due to their memorable songs and highly energetic live performances.

Since their inception in 2012, these Los Angeles natives always leave an unforgettable impression on their audiences which allows them to open alongside national acts such as Nonpoint, Soulfly, The Offspring, Sum 41, Puddle of Mudd, Crazytown, Fear Factory, Eyes Set To Kill, Buckcherry, P.O.D., Alien Ant Farm, and Blue Oyster Cult. The band also has experience playing festival stages at Vans Warped Tour and 95.5fm KLOS Sabroso Fest.
With the intention of social progress, this fearless five-piece has a reputation for defying the status quo in such an electric way that listeners are inspired to open their minds. This especially rings true in their newest EP Manifest. FxD defines Manifest as the surreal, and often ethereal, experience of turning your dreams into reality. Only by recognizing and taking responsibility for life’s obstacles can one redirect and refocus to achieve their dream. FxD wishes to continue to inspire their listeners to adjust, grow, and push forward until their dreams come to fruition.

Taj: Vocals
Kevin Cordero: Lead Guitar
Arnold “Hedge” Quezada: Rhythm Guitar
Jon Sigala: Bass Guitar
Ted Kelliher: Drums

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SOPHIE LLOYD unleashes new single ‘Runaway (ft. Michael Starr)’


British guitar sensation SOPHIE LLOYD has dropped her brand new single and video for ‘Runaway (Feat. Michael Starr)’. Teaming up with the STEEL PANTHER frontman, the collaboration tells the story of a young girl born to rock and her metalhead parents, who goes on to pursue her destiny as a shred superstar.

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