Release Date: March 4, 2023 FFO: Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper Location: Kitimat, British Columbia Swilly is a Canadian/American rock band, with members from Nanaimo & Kitimat BC, Toronto, ON, & Centennial, CO. Fronted by... More

Release Date: March 4, 2023 FFO: Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper Location: Kitimat, British Columbia Swilly is a Canadian/American rock band, with members from Nanaimo & Kitimat BC, Toronto, ON, & Centennial, CO. Fronted by singer/songwriter Steven Williams, a rocker with a bawdy sense of humour, the band takes its name from his nickname and channel down & dirty, classic roots rock. Rounded out by the no-nonsense lead and rhythm guitar of Kevin Campbell, bassist Doug Adair, drummer Carl Holz & occasional keyboard player Jason Long, Swilly has a swaggering appetite for a good time and an in-your-face attitude that is sorely lacking in modern music. Support them on Bandcamp! My Song by Swilly Follow the band at these links: https://linktr.ee/MySwillyhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087433665144 Less

Release Date: 08/28/2022 FFO: The Eating Cave, Archspire, Organectomy Location: Isanti, MN Short Bio: The smuggest, most wealthy band in all of history and time. Xkwizite brings financial oppression to the masses.  Check out the video!... More

Release Date: 08/28/2022 FFO: The Eating Cave, Archspire, Organectomy Location: Isanti, MN Short Bio: The smuggest, most wealthy band in all of history and time. Xkwizite brings financial oppression to the masses.  Check out the video! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="pLrQ3QD8qVk"] Follow the band at these links: https://www.facebook.com/SlamTechInc Less

Release Date: 3rd June 2022 FFO: Testament, Lamb of God, Gojira Location: Essex, UK Based in Essex, UK, Neanderthal are a modern metal outfit with a ten-year pedigree. The ferocious four piece were established in 2012 in the heart of Southend,... More

Release Date: 3rd June 2022 FFO: Testament, Lamb of God, Gojira Location: Essex, UK Based in Essex, UK, Neanderthal are a modern metal outfit with a ten-year pedigree. The ferocious four piece were established in 2012 in the heart of Southend, by its founding father Alec Shelmerdine (bass and vocals), with the sole objective to create a sound that embodied his passion for the music he had lived all his life. In Summer 2016, Jay McGregor joined the cause. With his blistering drumbeats forged by the thrash metal of old, he complimented the thundering sound of Shelmerdine’s four string and the complexity of Stokes & Loveridge’s guitars perfectly. Post covid big changes arrived, with the departure of both Stokes and Loveridge, Shelmerdine moved back to guitar when Andy Ewings (Spewy) joined on bass and Dr Tom Robinson-Perry took over on second guitar duties. Now complete and ready to leave their very unique pulse pounding mark on this vast landscape known as Metal It`s not possible to hold Neanderthal to one style, one minute its crushing riffs, then high speed melodic rhythms, then heavy dynamic crushing breakdowns. It’s a unique brand of metal, and its totally their own. This all adds up to fusing the gap left between the bands that inspired them and the more mainstream metal causing even the most casual listeners to nod their heads to the beat of their sound and sing along to the catchy choruses. Hungry listeners across the world craved Neanderthals tonal tuneage, and they continue to enjoy a decent following in Europe and the Americas. Probably one of the standout strengths of the band are their awe-inspiring live performances. Already headlining most of their live performances this year, they bring a relentless steamroller of a show. Like any band worth their salt, Neanderthal treasure their fans and their continuous support to them is never forgotten. There may be a lot of metal bands out there, but there is only one “Neanderthal.” Check them out on YouTube! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="fMHVHgqNtyM"] Follow them on Spotify and add them to your playlists! Also available on Apple! Follow the band at these links: https://www.facebook.com/Neanderthalband1https://www.instagram.com/theneandergram/https://twitter.com/NeanderthalV2 Less

Release Date: June 17, 2022 FFO: Shellac, Jesus Lizard, Nirvana, the Breeders, Pixies Location: Portland, Oregon Snailbones is an emerging independent band from Portland, Oregon with a sound born of the great Northwest punk tradition. The band... More

Release Date: June 17, 2022 FFO: Shellac, Jesus Lizard, Nirvana, the Breeders, Pixies Location: Portland, Oregon Snailbones is an emerging independent band from Portland, Oregon with a sound born of the great Northwest punk tradition. The band formed in 2017 and made their professional recording debut in 2022 with the album Tinnitus Alrightus. That record introduced the noise/punk power-trio of guitarist Timothy Francis, bassist Kelly Minton and drummer Drew Owens. After cutting their teeth for a couple of years on the stages of their hometown’s legendary music scene, in 2020, like musicians around the world, they found themselves grounded by COVID quarantines and lockdowns. So they hit the studio. In a whirlwind five-day session at Map Room Studios the group recorded two albums worth of material. Keelhaul ’em All is the second of those two albums, available worldwide via all major streaming services. The 9-song set pops with all the energy of a live show. This is the sound of a road tested young rock band at the top of their game. The Snailbones vibe is deeply rooted in the punk and metal of decades past. The sounds of the Pacific Northwest’s grungy past are a big influence. However, the band weaves threads of classic rock, indie, acid rock, and even new wave into their songs. The album rumbles to life with the Territorial Pissings meets Dazed and Confused wallop of “Mouse Clap”. From there the band continues to spin their own distinctive brand of punk-infused hard rock. They pair Nirvana-style angst with Sonic Youth noise on tracks like “Dead Inside” and “Dissension”, and recall early Pixies on “Break the Day Apart” and “Floating”. “Sweet and Serene” takes a neat turn, pairing a classic 50’s pop chord progression with a hard dose of 90’s rage. “Slave To Hate” matches a funky Talking Heads vibe with a loose garage rock feel. And “Death Face” adds a bit of Butthole Surfers-style Texas charm. Check Snailbones performing live in-studio for the show Bridge City Sessions here. Listen to the album on your favorite streaming service. Keelhaul ’em All was mixed by Matt Boynton (the Breeders – All Nerve) and mastered by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering Service. Snailbones is currently writing their third album and will be recording in Chicago with legendary producer Steve Albini (Nirvana) in March of 2023. Support the band on Bandcamp! Keelhaul ‘em All by Snailbones Follow the band here at these links: https://linktr.ee/snailbonesbandhttps://snailbones.com/https://www.facebook.com/snailbonesband Less

Release Date: 3/20/23 FFO: Judas Iscariot, Drowning the Light, Wampyric Rites Location: Chile Short Bio: This rotten entity came froth from the shadows in 2021.  After releasing an impressive EP, Humanity's Plague Prod. came to forge an... More

Release Date: 3/20/23 FFO: Judas Iscariot, Drowning the Light, Wampyric Rites Location: Chile Short Bio: This rotten entity came froth from the shadows in 2021.  After releasing an impressive EP, Humanity's Plague Prod. came to forge an alliance to spread the pestilence further with a debut full length cd, "Verbotene Hexerei".  TODVERHEXEN  exudes a bloodlust and misanthropy towards humanity while daring to explore the mysteries of the soul in this mortal coil we exist in!  The debut full length of raw and catastrophic black metal that almost seemingly pays tribute to those hordes of the same ilk that came before so long ago.  Far from re-writing the book on black metal but has tapped into its essence of hatred and "alone against all" attitude! Support the band on Bandcamp! Verbotene Hexerei (Advance album) by Todverhexen Follow the band here at this link: https://todverhexen.bandcamp.com/album/verbotene-hexerei-advance-albumhttps://www.facebook.com/HumanitysPlagueProdBlackMetal/ Less

Revenge Beast – “Bastard” (Mötley Crüe Cover) Video Premiered At Decibel! Check it out here at this link: https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2023/03/15/video-premiere-revenge-beast-bastard-motley-crue-cover/ Release Date:  March 17th FFO:... More

Revenge Beast – “Bastard” (Mötley Crüe Cover) Video Premiered At Decibel! Check it out here at this link: https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2023/03/15/video-premiere-revenge-beast-bastard-motley-crue-cover/ Release Date:  March 17th FFO: Obituary, Dying Fetus, Suffocation, Soulfly Location:  New Jersey Short Bio: Revenge Beast is a Baltimore/New Jersey technical death metal band formed in 2020, consisting of guitarist Marc Rizzo, vocalist Jay Decay, bassist Brennan McShane and drummer Doug Gussio.  Drawing inspiration from bands like Soulfly, Suffocation, Morbid Angel and Lamb of God, Revenge Beast is primed to add their fresh perspective on the heavy music scene. Dark and dissonant, Revenge Beast features demonic vocals and blistering guitars backed by a pummeling rhythm section.  Vocalist Jay Decay morphs between guttural vocals and high pitched screams while Rizzo blazes through every fret on the fretboard.  Meanwhile,  McShane and Gussio provided a thick complementary backing, further fueling the aural assault. Egregore is the first single from their self-titled full-length release through Upstate Records and Blood Blast Distribution in mid-2023. Check out the video! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="-XZaGHGRSKI"] Song quote: Marc Rizzo -  “Motley Crue was one of my earliest influences when I started playing guitar in 1986. Shout at the Devil is their heaviest record and I always loved the song bastard because of its heavy riffing and grooves. I think we did a modern heavier version of it!” Follow the band at these links: https://www.upstaterecordsny.com/revenge-beasthttps://www.facebook.com/revengebeastofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/revengebeastofficial/ Less

Black Doomba Records is proud to announce signing the amazing Indus Valley Kings! From Long Island, New York, Indus Valley Kings offer their heavy, down-tuned music to rock the souls of a modern civilization. They're often compared to Kyuss,... More

Black Doomba Records is proud to announce signing the amazing Indus Valley Kings! From Long Island, New York, Indus Valley Kings offer their heavy, down-tuned music to rock the souls of a modern civilization. They're often compared to Kyuss, Corrosion of Conformity, and 70's era Black Sabbath.  Indus Valley Kings is a heavy stoner-metal trio borne from the earliest days of the planet’s existence to bring forth their down-tuned music to a yearning, modern civilization. The band was formed by guitarist and vocalist Billy Fridrich and drummer Danny Lofaro. They were joined by bassist and vocalist Jonathan Habers the following year. Indus Valley Kings have toured extensively on the East Coast of the U.S., offering the customs of the ancients, released their debut album in 2021. Billy was the guitarist and founding member of the ancient bands Caves of Utah, Axis/Orbit, Signal the Sun, Eight Feet Deep, Celestial and Calculated Risk. Danny has been the drummer for primeval bands Visigoth, Steel Pony, Soul 69, Feast of Friends, POG and Last Taboo. Jonathan has played bass for a number of primordial bands including Mos Isley, Gravity Check, Mutha Funkas, The Warm Hair, Placid, Girls on Cocaine, Against the Gods, The Lunacy Commission, Negative Reaction, The Mad Owls, Last Taboo, Headchaser, and the New Blood Boilers. The Indus Valley Kings sound has been compared to the thunder of the mammoth, the roar of the sabretooth, and the din of the auroch, as well as Kyuss, Corrosion of Conformity, Helmet, and ‘70s era Black Sabbath! Check out this video on 666MrDoom! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="YvGIed0vnTk"] Follow the band at these links: https://www.instagram.com/indusvalleykings/ https://twitter.com/IndusKings https://www.indusvalleykings.com/https://www.facebook.com/Indusvalleykingshttps://indusvalleykings.bandcamp.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/20wubvqID473ccgRqNo1o0https://music.apple.com/us/album/origin/1626963857 Check out some of the reviews!  Games, Brrraaains & a Head-Banging Life:  “An album with so much variety, so many shifts and twists, that it’s not exclusively for one genre fan or another. Sure, stoner fans will probably find themselves sitting the most comfortably while listening to it but it’s absurd to suggest metal and rock fans in general won’t find reasons to groove and move to a least a handful of tracks here."   MonsterRiff.com: "In their latest release, Origin, the band members have pushed themselves, and they’ve successfully avoided the sophomore slump with something as fresh as it is exciting...Origin feels fresh at every turn because it’s entirely unpredictable, making every song a new, fresh discovery in the Indus Valley Kings kingdom."   In Your Eyes 'zine : "'Origin" is a very interesting and varied album that will be loved by smoky heads looking for the right refreshment for the mind. A group that is doing remarkable things and is a candidate for disc of the year...”   BuzzSlayers Blog: “This was endless rock fun, and we suggest it to anyone that loves real deal doom, grunge, classic rock, garage and fuzztone with smart songwriting. Crank this one and enjoy it.“   Prism Reviews: “If you resonate with (or at least are intrigued by) the darkness, Indus Valley Kings aim to please & swing for a homerun on their second doom metal album. To some listeners, I would think, they definitely succeed in hitting it out of the park.”   Stoner Hive: "An inspiring album full iron strong songs, not polished, but rough, raw and dirty. It gives the album depth and adds even more color to a record filled to the brim with variation and surprise. Origin is quite a bang and it should definitely get a big roar and a huge amount of respect… “   State of Guitars: “On their second release, they take no prisoners…the band pulls out all the stops of heavy rock, adding clean guitars, double bass, drum rolls and solos like from classic pioneers Deep Purple or Black Sabbath.”   Harbinger of D.O.O.M.: "As with their eponymous debut, Origin will be a permanent staple on my metal/doom/stoner playlist and it should undeniably make it to yours. Pick up this gem of an album and let the Kings take you on a trip you’ll want to retake over and over."   CaveDwellerMusic.net: “Overall, I was even more impressed with this second release than the band's debut, which is saying something because I thought their debut was fantastic. If you want quality heavy/fuzzy music with a unique twist to it, then this is the album for you.”   Musipedia of Metal:  “The Indus Valley Kings are under no illusions about their influences…Sabbath worship is replete in these darkened corners of the metal world; what sets these Kings apart is that Iommi's tone isn't the be all and the end all; it's merely the starting point for the Indus Valley King's unique brand of mythic, revelatory Desert-Doom.”   Desert Psychlist: "You cannot pin a convenient label on a band like IVK, they are a band who like to defy convention and rules, a band who will constantly shift the focus of a song away from its starting point to take it somewhere else entirely, bringing it back only to once again go off on another unexpected tangent, maybe they should of just called the album "ORIGINAL" Less

Photo Credit - Andrea Roberts South Carolina's Narcotic Wasteland founded by guitarist Dallas Toler-Wade announces it will be performing at this year's Denver DeathFest on April 20th along with Loud As Hell Festival in Canada in August among... More

Photo Credit - Andrea Roberts South Carolina's Narcotic Wasteland founded by guitarist Dallas Toler-Wade announces it will be performing at this year's Denver DeathFest on April 20th along with Loud As Hell Festival in Canada in August among many others slated for this summer. (dates listed below). "We are very excited about 2023! We have upcoming shows and new music on the way! We are ready to play some metal!" adds Toler-Wade. 2023 is going to be an exciting year for Narcotic Wasteland, not only is the band hitting the road they are will also in the works of releasing their third yet to be titled album via Mega Force Records. So far they have unleashed three singles “Morality and the Wasp”, “The Best Times Have Passed” and “Victims of the Algorithm” to give fans a taste of their forthcoming mosh pit of terror. For their third full-length, the band worked once again with engineer, and producer Erik Schultek who produced the band's self-titled debut album. The band's 2023 album will be the follow-up to their sophomore full-length 2017’s “Delirium Tremens”. Inspired mostly by thrash metal and classic heavy metal, Narcotic Wasteland is becoming more thrash and speed and less death metal and getting better at writing material that is meaningful and powerful. They are recommended for fans of Vader, Death, The Crown, Autopsy, Pestilence, and Nile. Singles: Morality and the Wasp - https://youtu.be/fXThLKTP-xI​ The Best Times Have Passed - https://youtu.be/U6kB087hGyY​ Victims of The Algorithm - https://youtu.be/KEGN0iGR1Uo​ Digital - https://orcd.co/nwvota​ Show Dates:​April 20 - The King Room - Denver, CO - Denver DeathFestJune 22 - Rubber Gloves - Denton, TXJune 23 - The Concert North - Houston, TXJune 24 - The Rail Club - Forth Worth, TXJune 25 - Boozerz Rock Club - Corpus Christi, TXAug 5 - Dinosaur Stampede Grounds - Drumheller, AB - Loud As FestivalAug 12 - Zymurgy Brewing - Menomonie, WI - Zymurderfest For more info:​ ​https://www.narcoticwasteland.com​​http://www.facebook.com/narcoticwasteland​​https://www.instagram.com/narcoticwastelandofficial​​https://twitter.com/Narco_Wasteland​ About: Narcotic Wasteland started as a side project Dallas Toler-Wade had been working on the past few years when he was not touring or in the writing/studio with metal heavyweights "Nile." ‘So I just started writing some songs kind of more in the style of things I was playing before my time in Nile. The more we started working on these demos the more we wanted to complete an album and take it to the stage!!! Our observation of what was going on in parts of the town we grew up in and in other parts of the world fueled a new level of angst for me personally.” DTW Less

Today, Hells Headbangers announces April 28th as the international release date for Vaultwraith's highly anticipated third album, Decomposing Spells, on CD format.After being locked away and condemned from humanity for what seemed like an... More

Today, Hells Headbangers announces April 28th as the international release date for Vaultwraith's highly anticipated third album, Decomposing Spells, on CD format.After being locked away and condemned from humanity for what seemed like an eternity, the vile and mad apparition-musician, The Vaultwraith, returns yet again with nothing but the ultimate revenge and vengeance on his foul and diseased mind!His skeletal hands clawed through an ancient compendium of dark horror stories culled from the most frighteningly EVIL depths that included the diabolically devilish "Mabille de Lancre," a femme-FATAL death-queen of the highest order, as well as a carnivorous coven of wicked perversions and pure Satanic slavery! A hell on mortal Earth comes to life in the tale of a family destroyed by a self-righteous lunatic who kills in the name of her "Lord," while a deceptively beautiful but ultra-violent seductress strikes down her weak prey with a mighty stroke of a blood-drenched scythe to satiate her midnight lusts! The terror-tales continue when a ghastly spirit from beyond traps the soul of pure innocence in one of the darkest ghost stories ever told, all before a possessed hearse hauntress, a necro-obsessed Succubus, and the Vaultwraith's rising of an undead army of skeleton warriors determined to annihilate existence brings everything to a final conflagration of flames… With a true European-horror atmosphere and metallic-laced riffs conjuring BLACKENED HEAVY METAL, complete with Exorcist-vomiting and shrieking vocals from HELL, Vaultwraith’s third album, Decomposing Spells, is a 10-track album filled with nothing but the most catchy, memorable, and melodic guitar-solo-drenched songs of pure SKELETONIZED HORROR METAL that you can possibly imagine! From the infamous Hells Headbangers…the record label that IS proof of the Devil’s power!In the meantime, stream the entirety of Decomposing Spells HERE at Hells Headbangers' Bandcamp. Preorder info can be found HERE. Decomposing Spells by VAULTWRAITH Less

UNDER A SPELL signs endorsement deals with DR Strings and InTune guitar picsThe band looks forward to this new partnership with both amazing companies! UNDER A SPELL can be seen on the Main Stage at The Apocalypse in the Desert Metal Fest March... More

UNDER A SPELL signs endorsement deals with DR Strings and InTune guitar picsThe band looks forward to this new partnership with both amazing companies! UNDER A SPELL can be seen on the Main Stage at The Apocalypse in the Desert Metal Fest March 24th, 2023 For more on the band  https://linktr.ee/UnderASpell Management: emg.paul.andrejack@gmail.com Less