Articles by Andrew Massie

IN FLAMES represent the best of metal — past, present, and future. As New Wave of Swedish Death Metal architects and innovative purveyors of groove and melody, the band’s artistry and influence is undeniable. Today, […]

Heavy hardcore legends Lionheart are back in full force with new single Death Comes In 3’s featuring the mighty Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed, and have announced new album, Welcome To The West Coast III, set for release on December 9 via Arising Empire. […]

Lorna Shore open the next chapter in the epic journey leading up to the release of Pain Remains that is due for a release October 14 with Pain Remains I: Dancing Like Flames. The band comments on the upcoming Pain Trilogy: “The […]

Italian metal legends Lacuna Coil present their new single “Swamped XX” today. This song follows the previously launched track, “Tight Rope XX”, which is also taken off the upcoming re-issue, Comalies XX, set to be […]

To celebrate the release of their highly anticipated new album, ‘Sunrise On Slaughter Beach‘ acclaimed US groove rockers, Clutch have announced that they will be live streaming a very special performance from their upcoming Baltimore show for […]

BURNT OUT WRECK are gearing up for the release of their third album, following on from the critically acclaimed ‘This Is Hell’, and kick off with the first single, the full-on rocker ‘Stand And Fight‘. This, […]

Melbourne progressive metal outfit IRONSTONE is thrilled to announce their new EP, “The Place I Cannot Find“, set to be released on October 26th. Featuring the hit singles ‘Mr. Struggle‘ and ‘Shiny Things‘, the EP […]

WOLFHEART unleashes the ice age on the melodic death metal scene with their blazing third single “Cold Flame“, cut from their upcoming full-length, King of the North, out this Friday, September 16, 2022 via Napalm Records! King of […]

Rounding off a special anniversary year for the band (35 years since foundation of the group as well as launching the debut album ‘Animal House’) and its fearless leader & voice Udo Dirkschneider (who turned […]

Michigan’s The Black Dahlia Murder has just announced a show in Detroit on October 28 at Saint Andrew’s Hall, which will be a celebration of the life and legacy of Trevor Strnad. The concert marks the […]

Danish death metal legends MACERATION kick off the promotion for their newly announced upcoming album “It Never Ends…” with the digital single and official video “Epiphany Of The Past“. The song is a catchy as […]

Words are not enough to express our feelings today, the whole Nuclear Blast family mourns the death of David Andersson, guitarist of SOILWORK and THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends – […]

Seneca Valley High School classmates Neil Fallon (vocals), Tim Sult (guitar), Dan Maines (bass), and Jean-Paul Gaster (drums) share an unshakeable musical and personal bond now three decades strong. Shaped by the same region which birthed Bad Brains, Minor Threat, and Rites Of […]

Melbourne’s alt metal titans Circles deliver the pinnacle of Australian progressive metal with their new single ‘Dig‘. Illustrating this next chapter via Wild Thing Records on September 14, they are also announcing and starting pre-orders for their long-awaited EP – ‘The Stories We Are Afraid Of […]

US progressive heavy metal band INTERLOPER have been keeping busy of late. Last year, they released their debut album Search Party, and have since been undertaking several tours across America. Today, the band have released their new single, titled ‘Bear The Weight‘. […]

Icelandic psychedelic rock frontrunners THE VINTAGE CARAVAN have revealed their newest music video for the track “Hell“, cut from their latest studio album, Monuments, out now via Napalm Records. Bringing back vintage rock with progressive influences, the band […]

New Zealand’s neanderthal horde Vicissitude come rampaging forth from the depths of the void, to unleash their debut album ‘Neolithic Necrocannibals’ upon surface dwellers, smashing bones and rending flesh with bestial, bludgeoning riffs and a ferocious barbaric vocal assault. […]

BODY PRISON brings the internal horror of oneself to light and with a fury filled punch, have released a new single, accompanied by a music video, for their track ‘Past Life’. BODY PRISON is a fresh Melbourne […]

Scottish Extreme Metal outfit, FRONTIERER will bring their unrelenting, uncompromising brand of sonic punishment to Australian shores for the very first time, next month! Joining Frontierer on ALL shows are Brisbane’s Apate. Local Supports have just […]

Judas Priest and DIO are arguably the seminal Godfathers of Heavy Metal. For the first time in Australia, two former members of these bands will come together to form Metal Gods, in what will be the ultimate ode […]

Welcome to the new era of INDUCTION! Join us in experiencing mystical prophecies, heartfelt stories, outraged rebellion and the lust for life on the band’s sophomore full length album. “Born From Fire” will see the light of […]

Australian heavy trailblazers Northlane are taking their #1 album, Obsidian, on tour through regional Australia in November and December. Kicking off in Wagga Wagga and winding up in Hobart, the run also includes a stop in […]

Bay area thrash metal giants TESTAMENT unleashed their highly acclaimed thirteenth studio album, Titans Of Creation, via Nuclear Blast in 2020. Today, TESTAMENT releases the Titans Of Creation Video Album via Nuclear Blast Records. The limited-edition collectible features performance videos of all the tracks on the record. The […]

Continuing with the success of their new independent label, 361 Degrees Records, Nonpoint released their latest track “Paper Tigers” on September 9th. This time, adding new talent to the project with producer Chris Collier, the mind behind Korn’s #1 album on Top Hard Rock Albums […]