By Devious Dayna Protest the Hero are back with Within on July 17, their first full-length album in six years. The reason for the wait, according to vocalist Rody Walker, is simpler than fans might expect. “Slowly,” he laughed when asked how the record came together over that time.
Released: July 4, 2005 (Internationally) Alice Cooper did not need to sound expensive on Dirty Diamonds. That would have missed the fun. By 2005, Alice had already done the big horror-metal thing again. Brutal Planet and Dragontown were darker, heavier, and more industrial. They had weight. They had a
Released: July 3, 2026 Moonspell know what gothic metal is supposed to feel like. Not just sound like. Feel like. The drama, the romance, the religious imagery, the shadows, the sadness, and the sense that beauty and doom are standing in the same room. Moonspell have lived in that space
Jon Schaffer is the founding member, chief songwriter, and driving force behind Iced Earth, Demons & Wizards, and Sons of Liberty. Jon was also the first person to plead guilty to the charges brought against him for his role in the breach of the Capitol Building on January 6, 2021
Released: July 3, 2000 In Flames were already great at melody before Clayman. That was not new. The Jester Race, Whoracle, and Colony had already helped build the Gothenburg sound into something people could recognize almost instantly. Fast riffs. Bright guitar lines. Harsh vocals. Melodies that cut through the smoke
Today, legendary Christian metal pioneers STRYPERreturn with a commanding new chapter in their storied career, their 18th studio album: ‘Throne Of Thorns,’ set for release on September 25th via Frontiers Music Srl. Decades into their journey, STRYPER continue to reaffirm their status as one of the most influential and enduring
In a recent interview featuring Chris Holmes and Tommy Skeoch alongside Erin Greatrix, the guitarists opened up about their new project T3RMINAL, offering insight into how the band came together and what fans can expect from this exciting new hard rock venture. The band features an impressive lineup consisting of
When Matt Barlow announced that he was leaving Iced Earth in 2003, fans and the metal world in general were stunned by the decision. Iced Earth had risen to international acclaim since he joined the band prior to 1995’s Burnt Offerings, ascending with each subsequent release to become one
Chris Caffery was always meant to play guitar for Savatage, even if the route he took to becoming a permanent member of the band was anything but linear. From his first gigs with the band in 1987 at only 19-years old while they toured for Hall of the Mountain
Today, multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch announce their highly anticipated tenth studio album, Legacy. The digital version arrives July 31 pre-order here while the CD, vinyl, and cassette versions will land on September 18 — pre-order here. "Every album is a snapshot of who
Summer officially arrived with a bang as Godsmack returned to Toronto on Wednesday night, bringing their Rise of Rock World Tour to the RBC Amphitheatre. Supported by rock veterans Stone Temple Pilots and powerhouse vocalist Dorothy, the sold-out crowd witnessed an unforgettable evening that celebrated the enduring strength of
Released: June 24, 1997 Testament did not make Demonic to keep everyone comfortable. That is pretty clear right away. By 1997, the old thrash world was not the same place anymore. The classic Bay Area sound had been through the wringer. Bands had changed, softened, split apart, or chased whatever