Italian melodic death/epic metal band Gigantomachia released the “Immortal” single and lyric video.  

ELLEFSON, the solo band of Grammy-Winning MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson released their cover of the POST MALONE track “OVER NOW”, currently available exclusively on BANDCAMP, and on all other digital outlets. The track will appear on their as yet-untitled debut album, tentatively due in October.  

For the past 4 years, UDON Entertainment has produced high quality collectors pins that were offered exclusively at various conventions. These pins are highly sought after by fans of different properties, including Street Fighter, Darkstalkers, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Okami, Persona, Evangelion, Robotech, and more.  

German metal act DUST BOLT have just released a beautiful, aesthetically pleasing new video for their emotional single “Exit”, off the 2016 album Mass Confusion. DUST BOLTaddresses a rather important topic with “Exit”: one’s own mental health. Everyone suffers from mental health issues from time to time, some more than others. Especially under the circumstances we are currently living in, social distancing becomes a mostly overseen social problem.  

Ska-punk trio Sublime With Rome announces that they will be teaming up with MusiCares for a virtual BBQ and full band performance on Saturday, May 23rd at 3PM PDT. The event will stream live on nugs.tv and all profits will benefit the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund.  

Relapse Records proudly presents ZOMBI’s new album, 2020, coming out July 17th. Their first new album in 5 years, 2020 showcases the songwriting prowess that has pushed the duo of Steve Moore (synthesizers, guitars, bass) and A.E. Paterra (drums) to evolve throughout their storied, 20-year career.  

Lost Society, representing the new generation of crossover thrash metal, released their fourth studio album “No Absolution” in February. Due to the current situation, the actual album release show and following tour naturally had to be moved further to the unknown future.  

It is abundantly clear that right now, music lovers around the world are craving the return of live concert experiences. This summer, legendary heavy metal frontman, actor and radio personality DEE SNIDER has just the thing to keep live music where it belongs – with the fans!  

Today, LA’s Body Count releases the music video for their song “Point The Finger” from their highly acclaimed recent album Carnivore (March 6th, 2020). Due to the current worldwide crisis, the video was shot entirely with the band members’ cell phones in home quarantine. Watch the video, produced and edited by Jay Rodriguez for Itchy House Films, which also features guest vocalist Riley Gale from popular Texan crossover thrash outfit Power Trip  

The enigmatic Icelanders of ÁRSTÍÐIR have shared a live, acoustic performance in partnership with Club Weltenklang, a virtual venue, where you can watch videos of multi-genre artists.  

Transcending Records is pleased to announce the signing of progressive/atmospheric black metallers Amiensus. The band’s third full-length album, Abreaction, is due to be released this coming fall on Transcending Records. In the meantime, check out the album teaser video.  

Anthrax’s Charlie Benante, Frank Bello, Scott Ian and Jonathan Donais will be helming their own virtual classrooms that will offer programs in songwriting, guitar, bass, drums and Q&A sessions, all via the Topeka Live platform.  Scott will offer a “Guitar Session,” a “Songwriting Session,” and a “20 Questions Session;”  Frank will present a “Bass Clinic, ” a “Songwriting Session,” and a “20 Questions Session;” Charlie’s curriculum will encompass a “Drum Session” and a “Songwriting Clinic;” and Jonathan will present a “Guitar Clinic.”  For more information on these virtual classrooms and...