Shock Rock legends GWAR are set to continue their “The Age of Entitlement Tour” with two additional headline stints in 2024, promoting their latest release, “New Dark Ages.” This summer, GWAR is bringing a motley crew of support acts that promise to intensify their shows. Joining them will be the intoxicatingly heavy WEEDEATER and the…
Artist: Pentagram (Chile) Album: Eternal Life of Madness Genre: Death Thrash Metal Release Date: April 26, 2024 From the deep heart of Santiago, the legendary death-thrash colossus Pentagram (Chile) unleashes their latest saga, “Eternal Life of Madness.” Since their inception in 1985, Pentagram (Chile) has stood as a monolith of chaos and raw power, evoking…
Artist: URAGH Album: Maelstrom Genre: Metalcore / Progressive Metal Release Date: April 19, 2024 Seldom does an album navigate through the deep ocean of modern metal, which is able to sound as aggressive sonically as it is profound thematically. The Dublin quartet URAGH does just that with their debut album, “Maelstrom,” set for digital release…
NECROT‘s third album, ‘Lifeless Birth,’ launches today, showcasing their growth in the death metal scene. With its blend of technical prowess and unyielding brutality, this Oakland trio, formed in 2011 and enhanced by Sonny Reinhardt in 2012, delivers their most refined work yet. ‘Lifeless Birth’ echoes the evolution from their debut ‘Blood Offerings‘ to ‘Mortal,’…
Canadian metal legends ANVIL have announced their new studio album, ‘One And Only’, for a release on June 28, 2024 via powerhouse label AFM Records! A first video single, “Feed Your Fantasy”, has just been premiered and is now streaming below. When it comes to the most influential bands in the history of heavy metal, authorities on…
Category 7 has signed with Metal Blade Records. Category 7 is rounded out by the powerhouse vocals of John Bush, and additionally, the group contains the guitar talents of Phil Demmel and Mike Orlando, with Jack Gibson on bass and Jason Bittner on drums. Legendary members of Anthrax, Armored Saint, Adrenaline Mob, Machine Head, Overkill,…
The year 2003 marked the dawn of sdmetal.com and the flourishing of the San Diego metal scene. By a stroke of luck, I crossed paths with an extraordinary group of musicians.
Nocturna returns with a hauntingly beautiful exploration of duality on their sophomore album, “Of Sorcery And Darkness.” Fronted by the captivating vocal duo of Grace Darkling and Rehn Stillnight, the album blends intricate melodies with powerful vocals, crafting a symphonic metal masterpiece.
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Planted in 2020, TÝR’s collaboration with the Faroe Islands Symphony Orchestra blooms on “Battle Ballads,” a symphonic metal masterpiece. This album transcends Viking Metal’s boundaries, weaving its raw energy with majestic orchestration. “Hammered” exemplifies this evolution, launching from guitar riffs into vibrant, multi-layered complexity. From anthemic tracks like “Unwandered Ways” to the poignant “Torkils Døtur,” TÝR showcases their storytelling and musicianship, intertwining orchestral arrangements with tales of heroism and emotional depth. Don’t miss TÝR live at San Diego’s Brick By Brick on April 17th to experience the power and beauty of “Battle Ballads”!
San Diego’s heavy metal scene is as dynamic and thunderous as the genre itself. Death metal bands with guttural growls and power metal groups with electrifying solos fill the city with the passion of a thousand musicians. Despite the burgeoning scene, however, one element is missing—a celebration of the talented heavy metalheads in San Diego….
In the vibrant heart of Los Angeles, a band called Witherfall is crafting a sound that’s as emotionally stirring as it is sonically profound. Their latest offering, “When It All Falls Away,” from the much-anticipated album “Sounds Of The Forgotten” set to release on May 31st, 2024, isn’t just another single; it’s a journey through…
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