This past Saturday, Anthrax closed the show at the sold-out Los Angeles “KillThrax” tour stop and those in attendance witnessed an exclusive treat: the band’s first-ever live performance of “Carry On,” the thrash legend’s cover of the classic Kansas song. With shout-outs from fans for the band to play the song at the “KillThrax” shows, airplay on Active Rock stations across the country, more than 300,000 YouTube views, and even a “thumbs-up” for the cover from Kansas founding member Phil Ehart, the band decided it was time to play it live.  

Italian Metal icons LACUNA COIL have announced that they will be joining Dutch Symphonic Metal giants EPICA on the North American leg of the band’s “Ultimate Principal” Tour. The month long September trek marks Lacuna Coil’s first US tour dates in over a year, as the band continues to support their latest full length studio effort, Delirium. Joining Lacuna Coil and Epica on the Ultimate Principal Tour are Insomnium & Elantris. Tickets go on sale on Friday, April 28th at 10am local time.  

One of the most influential bands in rock music, Grammy® Award-winning multi-platinum band Soundgarden will kick off their North American headlining tour tonight in Tampa, FL at WXTV Rockfest. The Pretty Reckless and Dillinger Escape Plan will support select dates. Visit www.soundgardenworld.com for ticket info and a list of complete dates.  

AMON AMARTH will return to the road later this week for a US headlining trek with labelmates Goatwhore. Beginning this Sunday, April 30th and running through May 21st, the eighteen-date trek will also see AMON AMARTH making appearances at some of the country’s premier music festivals including Welcome To Rockville, Carolina Rebellion, Dark Lord Day, Northern Invasion, and Rock On The Range. See all confirmed dates below.    

Tomorrow (April 28, 2017) marks the release of hard rock juggernaut ALL THAT REMAINS’ highly-anticipated eighth studio album, MADNESS. The New England-based band will release their new opus, produced by Grammy nominated Howard Benson (Halestorm, Papa Roach, Chris Cornell) via Razor & Tie.  

Just after completing their first United States run in years, Amorphis and bassist Niclas Etelävuori have announced that they are now going their separate ways.  

After months of teasing, Stone Sour have finally lifted the curtain on their newest album, Hydrograd.  

Swedish Melodic Death Metal innovators DARK TRANQUILLITY are pleased to announce their return to North American soil; this time taking form as a month long headlining tour. The band continues to support their latest studio album, Atoma, and have been touring worldwide on the strength of the 2016 release. Joining Dark Tranquillity on these upcoming shows in the US & Canada are veteran thrashers Warbringer and heavy metal rebels Striker.  

Hot off releasing Godless Prophets & the Migrant Flora this year on Southern Lord, Darkest Hour are following up their previous North American tour with a short run of dates on the east coast this summer.  

It seems like forever since the last Dimmu Borgir album. While Abrahadabra was not the best received by the fans, it still helped Dimmu Borgir become the powerhouse of a symphonic black metal act they are known for being. Its been five years now and the band has been working on a supposed follow up album for some time now. Breaking the silence momentarily, Dimmu Borgir are now releasing an album to help tide fans over.  

Y’know, I have this thing with music where I want to hear something fresh and adventurous. Not like the new Suicide Silence where they just aped another band’s sound and an aesthetic from twenty years ago, but where bands evolve their sound in a mindful and interesting way that abide by no rules but their own. Poland’s Disperse do exactly that and have only the boundaries they set themselves. With their third studio album, Foreword, Disperse are experiencing musical freedom to the fullest.  

The cosmic synth/psych collective known as Arcadea has premiered a new song called “Infinite End” today. The song is found on the band’s debut, self-titled album that’s set for release on June 16th via Relapse Records.