Metallica and its All Within My Hands foundation have confirmed that the fourth Helping Hands Concert & Auction will take place December 13at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.
Hosted once again by Jimmy Kimmel, this year’s event will mark the return of AWMH’s Helping Hands Concert & Auction to L.A.—where the previous Helping Hands show in December 2022 raised approximately $3,000,000—100% of which went directly to All Within My Hands’ efforts supporting workforce education, the fight against hunger, disaster relief and other critical local services—and featured appearances by Robert Downey Jr., Tony Hawk, St. Vincent, leaders from six of AWMH’s non-profit partner organizations and a set by Greta Van Fleet, all culminating in a very special acoustic/electric performance from Metallica.
The pirates of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS have topped the charts worldwide, reaching #5 on the Official German Album Charts, #5 on the Official Austrian Album Charts, #4 on the UK Rock Charts, #30 on the UK Official Sales Charts, #16 on the Official Swiss Album Charts, #2 on the US Hard Music Album Charts, #3 on the Canadian Hard Music Album Charts and #39 on the French Physical Album Charts – to only name a few – with their new album, Pirates II – Armada.
The new single from UK metal stalwarts Orange Goblin is out today. The riff-laden, rampaging track, titled ‘Ascend The Negative’, is accompanied by a new video by Marek Pugh (Live Evil). ‘Ascend The Negative’ is the fourth single to be taken from the band’s new album Science, Not Fiction, set for release on 19th July on Peaceville. Speaking about the new track, frontman and lyricist Ben Ward said, “We are delighted to present the 4th single from our new album, ‘Ascend The Negative’. A riff heavy exploration of the power of positive thought and changes. It’s a song about breaking old habits, breaking cycles and embracing change, forging new routines, new outlooks and new ambitions. As human beings we all have a relatively short existence on this tiny blue dot in the universe so we all need to make every day count. Conquer your demons, strive to be better and enjoy the ride!”
Finnish black metal act HEXVESSEL have set their signatures under a multi-album dealwith Prophecy Productions.
HEXVESSEL will release their seventh studio full-length via the label and have already been confirmed for this year’s edition of Prophecy Fest.
HEXVESSEL comment: “I am a fiercely independent minded artist and Hexvessel has its own sound, ideology and spiritual path”, vocalist and guitarist Mat “Kvohst” McNerney explains. “I wanted a label that would respect, care for and nurture that wild art spirit. I have known and been friends with Martin Koller, Stefan Belda, and Prophecy for many years. We go back to the origin of Hexvessel and our first live shows abroad and they have always supported my work. I felt we would always be destined to work together in a creative aspect and I am proud to now come under the banner of a label that stands for true beauty in art and creative music.”
American masked metal masters MUSHROOMHEAD recently announced their brand-new, upcoming ninth album, Call The Devil, out August 9, 2024 via Napalm Records. 30 years into their groundbreaking history, the band shows no signs of slowing down, proving innovative without losing sight of their trademark sound and imagery.
Following the album’s hard-hitting first single, “Fall In Line” – which Revolver dubbed “groove-heavy” and Consequence called “a pummeling barrage of industrial metal” – today, MUSHROOMHEAD unveil their second new nü metal-laden single “Prepackaged”. The song shines as one of the band’s heaviest new offerings, cementing their renown with massive riffs, aggressive growls and a catchy chorus.
This is your chance to become part of the United Nations of Heavy Metal at Sea – Immerse yourself in a world of pure Metal magic as you soak in rejuvenating hot tubs, feel the warm Caribbean breeze on your skin, and let the powerful Heavy Metal music transport you to another realm.
Yes, you read that right! The wait is over. The organizers of the 70000TONS OF METAL festival have announced the Public Sales date for The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise. Don’t miss out on this epic journey from Miami, FL to Ocho Rios, Jamaica and back, taking place from January 30th to February 3rd, 2025.
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