Heavy Metal Album Release Calendar
Here’s a rundown of heavy metal and hard rock album release dates. They are supplied by record companies and subject …
Chad Bowar Archive
Meet The Band: Bondbreakr
In the Meet The Band spotlight this week is the Austin, Texas group Bondbreakr. They just released their self-titled debut …
Ayreon – Transitus Review
Ayreon albums are always lavish productions with a long running time, a dramatic storyline and numerous guests. That’s also the …
Metallica – S&M2 Review
In 1999, Metallica released S&M. At the time, combining an orchestra with a metal band had certainly been done, but …
Meet The Band: American Dream Machine
This week we shine the Meet The Band spotlight on Virginia rockers American Dream Machine, whose debut album is Deadhearts. …
Meet The Band – Smackbound
In the Meet The Band spotlight this week is the Finnish group Smackbound, who just released their debut album 20/20. …
Meet The Band: Obscene
We’re shining the Meet The Band spotlight on the Indiana death metal group Obscene. After an EP in 2017, they …
BPMD Interview
The supergroup BPMD tackle ’70s hard rock covers on their debut album American Made. The lineup consists of vocalist Bobby …
Meet The Band: Everyday Heroes
This week we’re shining the Meet The Band spotlight on the Welsh hard rock band Everyday Heroes. They just released …
Meet The Band: Solar Flare
This week we’re featuring the Ohio power metal quintet Solar Flare in Meet The Band. They just released their self-titled …
Her Chariot Awaits Interview
Producer/guitarist Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob) and singer Ailyn (ex-Sirenia) have formed the band Her Chariot Awaits, who just released their …
Caligula’s Horse Interview
The Australian progressive band Caligula’s Horse have been around for a decade, and really saw their profile rise globally with …
Winterfylleth Interview
UK black metal veterans Winterfylleth recently released The Reckoning Dawn. Vocalist/guitarist Chris Naughton fills us in on the new album, …
Meet The Band: Mnemocide
The Swiss death metal band Mnemocide are in the Meet The Band spotlight this week. They just released their debut …
Meet The Band: Thy Despair
In this week’s Meet The Band spotlight are the Ukrainian dark symphonic group Thy Despair. The Song Of Desolation is …
Meet The Band: Helfro
In the Meet The Band spotlight this week is the Icelandic black metal duo Helfro. Their self-titled debut was just …
Trivium Interview
Trivium’s latest album is What The Dead Men Say. I spoke with guitarist Corey Beaulieu about the new record, releasing …
Trivium – What The Dead Men Say Review
Trivium burst upon the scene in 2003 with Ember To Inferno, and steadily built their fan base over the years …
Warbringer Interview
California thrashers Warbringer are preparing to unleash their sixth full-length, Weapons Of Tomorrow. Frontman John Kevill fills us in on …
Meet The Band: Cemetery Filth
In the Meet The Band spotlight this week are the death metal group Cemetery Filth. After issuing a few EPs …
Abysmal Dawn Interview
Death metal veterans Abysmal Dawn have spent more time than usual on their latest album, Phylogenesis. Frontman Charles Elliott fills …
Stitched Up Heart Interview
L.A. hard rockers Stitched Up Heart recently released their sophomore full-length album Darkness. Vocalist Alecia “Mixi” Demner fills us in …
Meet The Band: Perchta
This week, we’re featuring the Austrian artist Perchta in Meet The Band. The black/folk metal group’s debut album is Ufang. …
Testament Interview
The coronavirus pandemic has affected the entire world, including the music industry. After touring in Europe, Testament frontman Chuck Billy …
Candlemass Interview
Candlemass just released the EP The Pendulum, made up of some unreleased material from the sessions for last year’s well-received …