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Punk duo The Meffs reveal new single "Disorder (Wake Up)" " Metal Planet Music
3+ week, 3+ day ago (295+ words) The new single follows the news of'The Meffs" support to'Joan Jett And The Blackhearts'on their first UK headline tour in 16 years. Dates:' July 2 " Glasgow, O2 Academy July 4 " Manchester, Academy July 5 " Leeds, O2 Academy July 7 " Wolverhampton, University Of Wolverhampton at the Civic Hall…...
DIMMU BORGIR - unleash new single/video 'As Seen In The Unseen"
13+ hour, 44+ min ago (349+ words) Formed in 1993 by guitarist'Sven "Silenoz" Kopperud'and vocalist'Stian "Shagrath" Thoresen'during the height of Norway's second-wave black metal movement,'Dimmu Borgir'have never rushed the creative process " and the crushing weight and cinematic scope of'Grand Serpent Rising'proves the wait was worthwhile. To celebrate…...
Gig Review: The Hu, Apocalyptica, and The Rasmus, Three Ways to Make a Room Feel Alive turned Milwaukee into a full-room roar of cello-metal, Mongolian thunder, and dark-rock release
13+ hour, 53+ min ago (879+ words) The Rasmus: The First Spark The Rasmus walked into a room that was still settling into itself and immediately changed the temperature. What stood out most was how loose and energized the band seemed. There was no sense of obligation…...
Joe Bonamassa Releases Two Live Singles From Upcoming Album, 'The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork"
15+ hour, 43+ min ago (132+ words) Joe Bonamassa Releases Two Live Singles From Upcoming Album, 'The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork' Metal Planet Music Joe Bonamassa has released two new live singles, "Bad Penny (Live)" and "Back On My Stompin" Ground (Live)" from his upcoming…...
Single Review: Catchfly - 'Sleepless"
15+ hour, 27+ min ago (212+ words) Review by Paul Monkhouse for MPM Leeds based quintet Catchfly arrived on the scene swinging like a heavyweight, debut single "Eve" an intoxicating blend of big riffs and gothic'atmosphere. Following that up was a huge hill to climb but new…...
Power Metal Warriors WARKINGS Release Cover of "Live is Life!
15+ hour, 34+ min ago (149+ words) WARKINGS comment: Armageddon'is not just the end " it's the moments in history that changed the world forever. This album is a tribute to the warriors and shieldmaidens who faced the battles that shaped their world." Get Your Copy Of'Armageddon'NOW! From…...
Album Review: Shinedown " "EI8 HT" " Metal Planet Music
14+ hour, 51+ min ago (589+ words) Album Review: Shinedown " "EI8 HT" Metal Planet Music Review by Paul Monkhouse for MPM Floridian arena-fillers Shinedown are survivors, the band of four brothers often standing side by side facing a hurricane. The fact that they"re now celebrating their twenty-fifth…...
NO CURE - announce debut album 'It Is Going To Get Dark'; unleash crushing single 'Convulsing In The Dark"
15+ hour, 47+ min ago (149+ words) Produced and engineered by longtime collaborator'Kevin Langley, the album was recorded during a secluded retreat in a remote cabin " the same environment that helped shape much of the band's previous work. The result is'NO CURE'at their most focused, ferocious, and…...
Gig Review: Sepultura Brought the Farewell to Ramova, and Chicago Turned It Into History Ramova Theater
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (944+ words) The Ramova Theater did not feel like a room waiting for a concert'on Friday night. It felt like a room already carrying the weight of one. South Halsted had its own pulse outside, but inside, Chicago was all black shirts,…...
The Dead Collective " EP2 " Metal Planet Music
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (368+ words) Review by Ritchie Birnie for MPM After a history of Blues and from the ashes of the band "Raven Eye" Oli Brown took a new direction with The Dead Collective" and with this latest EP we get an inkling into…...