Author: Hilary Mahoney
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Holiday Headbangers: The Ultimate Rock & Metal Christmas Playlist
Are you tired of hearing the same old Jingle Bells and Frosty the Snowman on constant repeat everywhere you go over the holiday season? Well, it’s time to ditch the sleigh bells and crank up the volume! Over the years, rock and metal bands have embraced the holiday spirit as well. From headbanging cover renditions… Read more
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Finnish Thrashers MUTANT BLAST New Lyric Video “Alone in the Wasteland” Off New Album “Soulsteeler”
Welcome to the wasteland! “Alone in the Wasteland” is the latest lyric video from Finnish thrashers Mutant Blast‘s new album “Soulsteeler” released this past September on Rockshots Records. This grooving and hard-hitting track is set in a post-apocalyptic world, capturing the struggle for survival in a harsh, unforgiving environment. The song combines thrashing riffs, tight grooves, and powerful vocals, delivering a… Read more
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Canadian Proggers THE WRING Showcases Riffs and Fingerwork On New Guitar Video “Blur” + New Album “Nemesis” Out Now!
New Album “Nemesis” Out Now! via WormHoleDeath Records The Wring – Album Lineup – L-R – Kyle Brian Abbott – Drums, Don Dewulf – Guitars, Reggie Hache – Bass, Vocals & Keyboards Canadian proggers The Wring released their much-anticipated fourth studio album “Nemesis” this past September. This album marks a significant step in the band’s journey, showcasing a more… Read more
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Dead Icarus, Feat. ex-Atreyu Singer Alex Varkatzas, Share “1 Million Days” Video
HORROR-INSPIRED VISUAL ARRIVES JUST IN TIME FOR THE CREEPY SEASON! Watch Here! DEBUT ALBUM ZEALOT OUT OCTOBER 31 VIA MNRK HEAVY BAND FEATURES FORMER ATREYU VOCALIST ALEX VARKATZAS + ENTERPRISE EARTH’S GABE MANGOLD + BRANDON ZACKEY Dead Icarus, the new band of former Atreyu lead vocalist and Gold-selling artist Alex Varkatzas, as well as Gabe Mangold of Enterprise Earth and Brandon Zackey, recently announced… Read more
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Rival Sons and Clutch Rock the Val Air Ballroom – October 1, 2024
The Two-Headed Beast tour roared into the Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, with co-headliners Rival Sons and Clutch delivering a night packed with raw energy and unfiltered rock. The historic venue, with its intimate setting, was the perfect backdrop for a show that leaned heavy into both bands’… Read more
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Dashboard Confessional Live in Des Moines, IA: September 25, 2024 w/ Taylor Acorn & Boys Like Girls
On September 25,2024, I found myself at Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines, Iowa, ready for a night of pop-punk nostalgia with Dashboard Confessional headlining, alongside Boys Like Girls and Taylor Acorn. The lineup promised a journey back to the early 2000s, and as someone whose formative years were soundtracked by these bands, I was… Read more
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Exploring New Frontiers with Sound&Shape: An Interview with Ryan Caudle
Nashville’s dynamic rock trio, Sound&Shape, is set to redefine the boundaries of progressive rock with their new album, Pillars of Creation. The band consists of frontman and songwriter Ryan Caudle, drummer Ben Proctor, and bassist Pat Lowry. Pillars of Creation, releasing on May 24, 2024, showcases the band’s signature blend of rich melodies, intricate arrangements,… Read more
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Canada’s Tech Death Pioneers DERELICT Debut Title Track From “Versus Entropy” And Reveal Album Art
L-R – Eric Burnet – Vocals, Guitar, Max Lussier – Guitar, Vocals, Sébastien Pittet – Bass, Tommy McKinnon – Drums After a twelve-year hiatus since their last full-length release, Montréal, Canada’s Derelict, pioneers of brutal melodic technical death metal, are back with a vengeance. Eric Burnet (vocals/guitar), Max Lussier (guitar/vocals), and Sébastien Pittet (bass) are joined… Read more
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Brazil’s AURO CONTROL Unleash New Video “Not Alone feat. Jeff Scott Soto (Art Of Anarchy, SOTO, Sons Of Apollo)
New Album “The Harp” Out May 31st via Rockshots Records Rockshots Records is proud to present Auro Control, a new Brazilian band dedicated to excellent Prog/Power Metal. With its fast, precise, melodic, virtuous, and energetic sound, Auro Control delivers an amazing auditory experience that leaves a lasting impression. “The Harp” is an ambitious album, uniting the greatness of Power Metal with… Read more