Tag Archives: music news

HJELVIK Release third single & video for ‘Glory Of Hel’


Norwegian blackened Viking heavy metal solo-band HJELVIK has released a new song and music video for their third single from the upcoming album Welcome to Hel, out on November 20th 2020 via Nuclear Blast. Watch the victorious video saga ‘Glory of Hel’ animated by Adam Avilla of Flesh & Bones in San Francisco, California which includes a guest performance by Matt Pike from the bands High on Fire and Sleep here: https://youtu.be/aJI9e3Srw0w

Continue reading HJELVIK Release third single & video for ‘Glory Of Hel’

REVIEW: DRAGGED UNDER – ‘THE WORLD IS IN YOUR WAY’ (deluxe edition )


REVIEW: Dragged Under – ‘The World Is In Your Way’ (deluxe edition )by Carina Lawrence / Dark Art Conspiracy

Seattle hard punk rockers Dragged Under have created a powerful sound which combines thrashed-up punk, hardcore, technical metal, and alternative elements and that is what gives them an edge. They have come far in a short space of time having formed in 2019 and have had a busy year despite covid-19 as in between touring with The Used and Dead American they independently released their debut The World Is In Your Way in January this year.

Continue reading REVIEW: DRAGGED UNDER – ‘THE WORLD IS IN YOUR WAY’ (deluxe edition )

System Of A Down share first new songs in 15 years WITH ‘Protect The Land’ and ‘Genocidal Humanoidz’


Armenian-American heavy metallers System Of A Down have released their first new music in 15 years, sharing two new songs titled ‘Protect The Land’ and ‘Genocidal Humanoidz’.

The tracks were written and produced by SOAD’s guitarist Daron Malakian, and royalties from downloads of the songs through the band’s Bandcamp account will go towards the Armenia Fund.

Continue reading System Of A Down share first new songs in 15 years WITH ‘Protect The Land’ and ‘Genocidal Humanoidz’

Underoath Releasing Audio + Video From “Lost in the Sound of Separation” Livestream + Vinyl


After their groundbreaking, unparalleled, and influential OBSERVATORY livestream series this past July, which grossed almost $800,000 in total sales (including tickets, merch, and vinyl) across 54 countries, GRAMMY-nominated band UNDEROATH are issuing the audio and video from the first livestreamed show of the full album performance of 2008’s Lost in The Sound of Separation. The audio was remixed by Chad Howat (Paramore, K. Flay.)

Continue reading Underoath Releasing Audio + Video From “Lost in the Sound of Separation” Livestream + Vinyl

Slipknot’s Knotfest ANNOUNCES Pulse of the Maggots VIRTUAL FREE FestIVAL FOR RISING ACTS


Discovery is a crucial component of Knotfest.

In an effort to showcase emerging talent and fresh new contributors to the community of heavy music, Knotfest.com is launching Pulse of the Maggots Festival. This is a free, virtual streaming event that will feature 20 artists that are all doing their part to move the culture forward.

The performances will span across three digital stages – the MusiCares stage, Rock Against Racism Stage and the ESP stage and will feature a roster of top prospects from the various subgenres of aggressive music.

Continue reading Slipknot’s Knotfest ANNOUNCES Pulse of the Maggots VIRTUAL FREE FestIVAL FOR RISING ACTS

AMARANTHE release music video for single ‘BOOM!1’


Halloween may be over, but AMARANTHE have extend the spooky season with their new music video for ‘BOOM!1’. Following the release of their groundbreaking sixth studio album Manifest released on October 2nd, the Swedish modern metal heroes once again showcase their versatility with this grooving and explosive track.

Continue reading AMARANTHE release music video for single ‘BOOM!1’