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Kid Bookie Delivers Mind-Melting New Song, “AI (Save Yourself)”
30Nov By Ambur MasenNo Comments
Features, Music

Kid Bookie Delivers Mind-Melting New Song, “AI (Save Yourself)”

If there's one set from SXSW 2023 that we are still thinking about, it's Kid Bookie's. No, we're not talking about either of the official Marshall-curated showcases that he was apart of. Instead, we had the opportunity to witness Kid Bookie play a daytime set on the patio of JNL Barbeque, a two-mile walk from downtown Austin... and trust us when we say that it was worth every sweaty step. Eight months later, we've been blessed yet again by Kid Bookie--except, this time, it's in the form of a new single, "AI (Save Yourself)," fresh off his upcoming album, Songs for the Living // Songs for the Dead. The artist also issued an action-packed new music video to commemorate the release. Keep reading if you want to know why we're so excited about all this... But first! Check out the mu...
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Album Review: Green Lung – ‘This Heathen Land’
10Nov By Martin CroftNo Comments
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Album Review: Green Lung – ‘This Heathen Land’

Since their inception in 2017, London-based heavy metal quintet Green Lung have grown from a tiny underground band to a cult favorite and recent signee with one of the genre's most beloved labels, Nuclear Blast Records. Through their journey, they have gained some serious love from the heavy metal community, and that trend looks to continue with their third full-length release, This Heathen Land. Green Lung is likely to land on a lot of black t-shirt wearers' "Best of 2023" lists with their winning formula of tight, massive composition, excellent production, and their unique take on heavy metal's lyrical conventions. Occult Following A metal band using pagan religious imagery in their lyrics is not new, but it's the specific themes Green Lung draws inspiration from that make their w...
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Asinhell (ft. Volbeat Frontman) Share “Desert of Doom” Video
9Sep By CJNo Comments
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Asinhell (ft. Volbeat Frontman) Share “Desert of Doom” Video

The frontman of legendary Danish rock band, Volbeat, has unleashed a new death metal project: Asinhell. This new band, comprised of guitarist Michael Poulsen (Volbeat, Dominus), vocalist Marc Grewe (Insidious Disease, Morgoth), and drummer Morten Toft Hansen (Raunchy), is a labor of pure love; not only are these three musicians good friends 'in real life', but the Asinhell debut album, Impii Hora, is a tribute to some of Poulsen's favorite groups. For example, the band's newest single, "Desert of Doom", was inspired by Bolt Thrower, Death, Entombed, and Motörhead. Check out the music video for "Desert of Doom", below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTKqYZN0Uno Video directed by Shan Dan Horan. "Bang your head 'til it doesn't bang no more!" As it turns out, once a (dea...
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New England Metal and Hardcore Fest Returns in September
13Jun By Ambur MasenNo Comments
Events, Features, Music

New England Metal and Hardcore Fest Returns in September

After a five-year pause, the New England Metal and Hardcore Fest is returning to the famous Palladium outdoors venue in Worcester, MA, this year. This is great news for heavy music fans in Massachusetts and surrounding states--prior to its hiatus, this festival was known as the not-to-miss event for metalheads in the area. The festival's founder, Scott Lee, has returned to the planning board to ensure that this experience retains this glorious reputation, and plans to make this year's Fest the best one yet. Lucky for you-- we've got all the details you need to make the most of this festival experience, right here at MendoWerks. Read on to find info about tickets, the line-up, things to do in the area, and more. Welcome to the New England Metal and Hardcore Fest The ...
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Heavy Music Awards 2023: Winners
27May By Ambur MasenNo Comments
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Heavy Music Awards 2023: Winners

Last night, the 17 winners of the UK's Heavy Music Awards 2023 were announced. This year's edition of the event was a record-breaking ordeal (it is the biggest rock awards event in history, after all.) and took place in front of an audience of nearly 5,000 people--fans, artists, and industry personnel alike. The different categories highlight a variety of both emerging and established talent from all across the rock and metal scene. Now, you might be wondering--did your favorites win this year? Let's find out. Heavy Music Awards 2023: Artists Best UK Artist: Sleep Token Listen to the new Sleep Token album: https://open.spotify.com/album/1gjugH97doz3HktiEjx2vY Best UK Breakthrough Artist: As December Falls Get to know As December Falls: ...
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Within Temptation Release Powerful New Single, “Wireless”
24May By Ambur MasenNo Comments
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Within Temptation Release Powerful New Single, “Wireless”

Within Temptation is marking the start of a new era with the release of a new single, "Wireless." This song is everything one can anticipate from Within Temptation--epic, powerful, and gorgeous--but with a new, fiery edge. This new single also marks the start of the countdown to the release of their upcoming eighth studio album, which is due later this year. Check out "Wireless" by Within Temptation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lrDoeSxlm0 AI video generated by Adriano Theel In terms of content, "Wireless" deals with the idea of manipulation as power. Specifically, this song depicts some of the sociopolitical issues surrounding war-hungry officials that distort and control the media to their own gain. Speaking on the new single, Within Temptation...
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Sleep Token Unveils Massive US Headline Tour
12Apr By Ambur MasenNo Comments
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Sleep Token Unveils Massive US Headline Tour

The Internet's favorite alt-metal band just surprised fans with a huge announcement-- that's right, Sleep Token is going on tour across the US this fall! Fans will have a chance to partake in a North American "Ritual" pretty soon... and we have all the details you need. Read on to find out where to find Sleep Token, when these "Rituals" will be taking place, and how to get your tickets. How To Catch Sleep Token On Tour This Fall: The "Rituals" tour kicks off on September 9th in Philadelphia at Union Transfer. The band will be zig-zaging across North America until the beginning of October, ending their journey in Anaheim, CA, on October 5th. Sleep Token will be making several festival appearances during this time as well, including, at Blue Ridge Rock Fest i...
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Exclusive Look: Dead By Wednesday’s Lego-Themed ‘Mars in Exile’ Music Video
31Jan By SimonNo Comments
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Exclusive Look: Dead By Wednesday’s Lego-Themed ‘Mars in Exile’ Music Video

Photo Credit: Jeremy Saffer Dead By Wednesday caught our attention recently with the release of their new animated stop-motion music video for the single "Mars in Exile." The story and concept for the music video were inspired by the drummer's 8-year-old son, Orion St. Lawrence. He put his creative talents to use by designing the building brick band characters and shooting some of the footage. The video was directed by Sal DelGreco, who also performed all of the voice acting with Paul Stamper perfecting the animation. During the guitar solo, footage shot by St. Lawrence was projected onto the screens. The single is taken from the band's latest album "Capital Conspiracy," which was released last summer, and is available in stores and online music platforms. Getting To Know Dead B...
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The Mega-Monsters Tour: Mastodon and Gojira Set To Rock North America in 2023
17Jan By SimonNo Comments
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The Mega-Monsters Tour: Mastodon and Gojira Set To Rock North America in 2023

Innovative hard rockers Mastodon and French heavy metal band Gojira are joining forces for The Mega-Monsters Tour. The massive co-headline tour will embark across North America in 2023. Along with special guests Lorna Shore on all dates, these will be taking over arenas and amphitheaters throughout the spring and summer, alternating headlining sets each night. The tour kicks off at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, OR on April 18th. They'll make stops at legendary venues such as the Forum in Los Angeles, CA on April 21st. They'll roll through Mastodon’s hometown of Atlanta for their biggest Georgia headlining gig to date at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. The first leg concludes at Santander Arena in Reading, PA on May 11th. Meanwhile, the tour will resume with a second leg...
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Brutal Pop 2 EP: SUN Honors Late Cousin Karine’s Artistic Legacy
12Jan By SimonNo Comments
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Brutal Pop 2 EP: SUN Honors Late Cousin Karine’s Artistic Legacy

SUN is a rising brutal pop artist that has emerged from the German Black Forest and Paris. She's caught the attention of fans across the globe for her innovative incorporation of raw and melodic elements into her music. Mixing elements of metal and pop, SUN has established a devoted fan base with her in-your-face sound. And now, she's back with a brand new EP, Brutal Pop 2. According to SUN, this EP is dedicated to her cousin Karine, who passed away in 2017. Karine was an incredibly talented painter, known for her unique style that combined collage, painting, and tearing up layers of paper to create stunning artwork. SUN says that she's been able to express herself through her music and the new EP is a way to channel those feelings. I only know how to express myself through my...
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