Metal playlists from the underground
Long-running Mesa, AZ-based melodic punk/rock/reggae band Authority Zerohas just dropped the new album ‘Ollie Ollie Oxen Free.’ The 13-track LP was recorded by Cameron Webb (Sum 41, Pennywise, A Day to Remember, Motörhead, Megadeth) and features guest appearances by Jim Lindberg (Pennywise) and Iagri Shuhei(HEY-SMITH). ‘Ollie Ollie Oxen Free’ Track Listing: 1. Ollie Ollie Oxen Free 2. Nowheres […]
The new album of Dutch death metal legends PESTILENCE is one week away and to sweeten the wait, the band releases a music video for a new track titled ‘Sempiternvs’. The video was recorded at Paard in the Netherlands with post production by Stratos Kountouras (Varathron). Watch the video below, before the new album “Exitivm” […]
Heavy/power metal traditions are strong in Italy, so it’s no wonder that, when guitar local virtuoso Francesco Marras (currently also a guitarist in Tygers Of Pan Tang) formed his own band in 1997, the chosen genre was the most obvious. Now, two decades and a half later, SCREAMING SHADOWS is one of the most established […]
Australian alternative metal band Spacegoat’s new EP, ‘Catharsis’, delivers a vulnerable experience of facing personal demons. ‘Catharsis’ explores raw human emotion accompanied by intricate and technical instrumentation. Spacegoat draw influences from across the wide spectrum of metal subgenres that sees them explore powerfully progressive elements, djent guitars, and soaring choruses. ‘Miasma’ exposes vocalist Erin’s experiences […]
“January Moon” is the new single from Alternative-Gothic artist Mordian. Produced by Evan Graham Dunn, it’s a haunting offering meant to carve the path for the next era of music; Mordian is eager to release more material after a period of rumination. “January Moon” follows her debut EP ‘Romance in Disguise’ which released in May […]
UK death-metal crew Vesicarum have dispensed their debut slab of death metal; aptly titled ‘Place Of Anarchy’. The 40 mins minutes of aural assault channel the deepest, darkest, most feral emotions of guitarist Martin Shipton, drummer Donal McGee and vocalist Glynn Neve. McGee states: “I’m really proud of this album, I think sonically it’s a […]
The wait is over! PHARAOH returns with their first album in nine years, The Powers That Be! Long-running American metallers PHARAOH emerge with The Powers That Be, a nine-song offering of challenging melodic metal featuring a guest solo from Voivod’s Daniel “Chewy” Mongrain! Nearly 25 years ago, drummer Chris Black (High Spirits) conceived PHARAOH at a party […]
1. In an interview with Antiquiet, Phil Anselmo misses Pantera, wonders if Dimebag Darrell would still be here if it weren’t for the media’s portrayal of the band’s split, and affirms that he’s “f*ckin’ stronger than f*ckin’ most f*ckin’ men” his age [blabbermouth.net]. 2. Metallica’s record contract is finally fulfilled, which means that they will […]
1. Nickelback quote of the day: “Set down the ‘Guitar Hero,’ learn how to play an actual guitar and start a band, because it’s hard to find more bands to put a solid rock-and-roll package together, to get out there. It’s getting harder and harder, but I think we’ve done it,” said Chad Kroeger [mtv.com]. […]
1. Study with infinite loopholes finds that heavy metal music restricts blood flow to the heart causing added stress [gigwise.com]. 2. Lame vampire soundtrack bumps AC/DC’s Black Ice from the peak position on the US pop chart [reuters.com]. 3. XM and Sirius finally merge their stations. Sirius “Hard Attack” is now “Liquid Metal” and “Buzzsaw” […]