Angel Vivaldi takes a radical Latin turn and embraces his inner Santana on virtuosic new single, Eight

It’s the first single from the prog metal maestro’s upcoming EP, Away With Words: Part 2, which has been dubbed a sprawling “sonic ecosystem”

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Walrus Audio debuts a dedicated wall of noise pedal – meet the Melee, a joystick-controlled distortion and reverb

The Oklahoma pedal co furthers its quest to conquer shoegaze and post-rock guitarists’ pedalboards with another wild new offering

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CLUTCH Announces Spring 2023 'No Stars Above' North American Tour; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Maryland rockers CLUTCH will embark on a North American tour this spring The “No Stars Above” trek, which will feature support from NATE BERGMAN and AMIGO THE DEVIL, will kick off on April 11 in Norfolk, Virginia and conclude on May 18 in Sayreville, New Jersey.
A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale wi…

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ALBUM REVIEW: The Lord Knows – Tidal Wave

After rocking the Swedish stoner scene with their enrapturing debut album Blueberry Muffin, the quartet of fuzz lovers in TIDAL WAVE turn outwards and look set to start their riff-fuelled…

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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Blasts Bands Who Use Pre-Recorded Tracks During Concerts: 'Play Live Or Go Home'

DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier has once again blasted bands who rely heavily on backing tracks during their concerts, saying “many rock acts betray their fans with pre-recorded tracks to have a flawless live performance.”
In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre…

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Blast Worship: Massacred

Does the new LP of horror-obsessed Mortician-worship from Massacred rule? You bet your Ash it does!
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Josh Smith and Poly Effects finally unveil the Flat V – a wild two-channel gain pedal that took more than two years to make

Combining analog tones and intuitive digital controls, the Flat V looks like it could be one of the most tonally diverse, sonically nuanced overdrive pedals on the market

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NEAL SCHON Now Says GREGG ROLIE Won't Be Part Of JOURNEY's Upcoming Tour

Neal Schon now says that JOURNEY co-founder Gregg Rolie won’t take part in the band’s 50th-anniversary tour, which kicks off next month.
A couple of weeks ago, JOURNEY’s co-founding guitarist hinted that Rolie would make an appearance on the band’s upcoming trek, presumably in the place of longtime…

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ALBUM REVIEW: The Weight Of Remembrance – Tribunal

It’s always exciting to welcome a new band into the fold of heavy music. A fresh new proponent for whom we can once again dive into their influences and see…

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GLENN DANZIG Announces 'Danzig Sings Elvis' Concert At Hollywood's Montalbán Theatre

Glenn Danzig will play a special “Danzig Sings Elvis” show on February 10 at the historic Montalbán theatre in Hollywood, California.
Glenn’s last “Danzig Sings Elvis” concert took place in October 2021 at the legendary Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood.
Danzig’s collection of Elvis Presley cov…

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