Guitarist Jason Hook is storming out of the gates with his new band FLAT BLACK. The former Five Finger Death Punch guitarist has recruited a trio of young and talented turks, and the band has signed with Fearless Records for its debut album, the details of which are TBA. The album was recorded at his home studio in Las Vegas and produced by Hook.
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SCAR SYMMETRY reveal video for ‘Xenotaph’ from latest album ‘The Singularity (Phase II – Xenotaph)’
SCAR SYMMETRY have revealed the video for ‘Xenotaph’, taken from their latest album, The Singularity (Phase II – Xenotaph). For ‘Xenotaph’, SCAR SYMMETRY enlisted the help of The Ultraterrestrial Choir – a 233 voice strong ensemble consisting of fans, friends and family from all over the world; with each choir member multitracked the resulting recording consists of literally thousands of vocal tracks!
ILLUMISHADE (feat. Eluveitie Members Fabienne Erni and Jonas Wolf) Inks Worldwide Record Deal with Napalm Records
Swiss modern metal upstarts ILLUMISHADE have signed a worldwide contract with Napalm Records! The premier Austrian rock and metal label is more than proud to welcome the five-piece to its ever growing roster. Along with the signing, the band, fronted by vocalist Fabienne Erni and guitarist Jonas Wolf (both of Eluveitie), unveils their brand-new standalone single, entitled “ENEMY”. With the enchanting new track, ILLUMISHADE delivers pure magic with a fresh dose of prog influences, transporting the listener into the band’s mystical world. The track goes in line with a visually palpable music video and marks the beginning of a new chapter for ILLUMISHADE.
Continue reading ILLUMISHADE (feat. Eluveitie Members Fabienne Erni and Jonas Wolf) Inks Worldwide Record Deal with Napalm RecordsCYHRA release third single ‘IF I’ + new visualizer video
With only a month left until the release of CYHRA‘s new album The Vertigo Trigger, the Swedes today deliver the album’s third single ‘IF I‘. The melodic metallers, based around singer Jake E (ex-Amaranthe) and guitarists Jesper Strömblad (The Halo Effect/ex-In Flames) and Euge Valovirta (ex-Shining), offer a track brimming with tuneful heaviness, ear-worm riffs, and a striking chorus. The track especially salutes the Gothenburg metal scene, meaning that ‘IF I‘ provides all the elements to make a perfect CYHRA song.
Along with the release of the new single, the Swedes also present an accompanying new visualizer video, which can be witnessed here.
PREVIEW: BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL UK 10-13TH AUGUST 2023
by Carina Lawrence
UK’s heaviest metal festival, Bloodstock, is nearly upon us, taking place at Catton Park, Derbyshire, on 10th-13th August 2023. With a massive line-up consisting of Ronnie James Dio main stage headliners Killswitch Engage, Meshuggah and Megadeth, a whole load of other heavy hitters, and rising metal acts. Here are some bands we recommend you catch over the mighty packed weekend!
Continue reading PREVIEW: BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL UK 10-13TH AUGUST 2023SLIPKNOT’S COREY TAYLOR TO TOUR ACROSS THE UK THIS NOVEMBER
GRAMMY® Award-winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter, actor, and New York Times best-selling author Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour) will hit the road across the UK in November. UK tour dates include London’s Eventim Apollo, Manchester Academy and O2 Academy Glasgow.
Tickets now on sale via LiveNation.co.uk.
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