…album with cover art, is about medieval persecution against pagan beliefs and the oppression from the state Church versus the ancient ways of life of the common people.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4mZG87gMPY Hällas…

…06/19 Sydney, AUS – Qudos Bank Arena [tickets] 06/20 Melbourne, AUS – Melbourne Arena [tickets] 06/21 Adelaide, AUS – AEX Theatre [tickets] 06/24 Perth, AUS – HBF Stadium [tickets] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy2ko8BWDUc&feature=youtu.be…

…All four members, miraculously, are still alive, kicking and making music. Send Ozzy Osbourne all your healing vibes as you crank Black Sabbath at top volume this morning! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hfzNKqsckw&list=PL1gLT2gwYzAGfiwS3GfXVCIo0ep9P8p1B https://open.spotify.com/album/0hA1dvEDnXYHiSYfL0tlmV…

…music culture allegedly being at odds. In short, it looks fascinating and complex, and I can’t wait for this film to come out. More info here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75Tbag0Pf1s [via The PRP]…

The Wedding Band — a classic covers project featuring lead by Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo along with singer Whitfield Crane (Ugly Kid Joe), drummer Joey Castillo (ex-Queens of…

…[tickets] 5/26/2020 Sacramento, CA @ Ace Of Spades [tickets] 5/27/2020 San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues [tickets] 5/28/2020 Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues [tickets] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG8RDq4nAtg [via Ultimate Guitar]…

…this year’s NAMM show last month to find the weirdest of the weird, the best of the rest: the most bizarre crap at the 2020 NAMM Show! Watch below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jeZN9k6zvk…

…Shawn Haché (Mitochondrion, Auroch, Night Profound), and Shane Clark (Bison). Give in to Despair is out April 3, and we’re anxiously looking forward to the black-grind-metal-classic-rock chaos that awaits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ6Jw-u9fS0…

…a listen to “Leaves of Yggdrasil” below, and check out Myrkur’s prior single, “Ella,” as well. Her new album, Folkesange, comes out March 20, and can be pre-ordered here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofm99bGPtn0&feature=youtu.be…

…of fresh air, and I can see Pressure Cracks becoming a genre-defining artist for the hardcore scene. I cannot wait to see where they go from here. -Val P. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVjQFQBGZjs…

…time to catch up with the guitarist on camera for one of our patented videos featuring musicians watching and reacting to fan covers of their music on YouTube. We rendezvoused…

…so it’s about time. While you wait for that, get your tickets for the currently in-progress Mr. Bungle reunion and this summer’s Faith No More shows. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqNhtoki3go [via The PRP]…

…out this Friday. Pre-order it here. Kvelertak have a string of European tour dates lined up for February and March; get their itinerary and buy tickets here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DXZ8XSuiOI&feature=emb_title [via Lambgoat]…

…all about, and how that electrical charge is captured and stored somewhere inside you, changing you forever.” Gave it a spin below. Aeromantic hits February 28 via Nuclear Blast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkLkE4FiFpc…

…much more of a rock song than most of the material on BMTH’s last full-length, amo. Like, it’s at least as heavy as “Mantra.” Hm. Go figure. Listen below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY2l7D-eR8w…

…– The DeltaPlex Arena [tickets] May 12 – Baltimore, MD – UMBC Event Center [tickets] May 13 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17 [tickets] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leBYfc-gOxo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88HJnar9e8w…

…time around, but the numbers add up. Gorgeous. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6uY5xG9nng Giöbia Plasmatic Idol (Heavy Psych) Giöbia seem perfectly engineered to be my new favorite band. Zombi-esque synth prog, mellow Iron Butterfly…

…– Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville (festival date) [tickets] May 17 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Festival (festival date) [tickets] * no Show Me the Body https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ctn14oYz0qA&feature=youtu.be…

…in December, is a one-off single. The band hasn’t announced an album yet, so your best bet is to follow them on Bandcamp, Facebook and Instagram to keep up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21anXi34CME…

…handle the bass and Rai Thistlethwayte (Thirsty Merc) will step in on keyboards. Shapeshifting, Satriani’s 17th album, comes out April 10 via Sony Music / Legacy Recordings; pre-order here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXWTPgCrbvg…