LA post-metal group DAWN FADES is releasing their self-titled debut album on February 8 via Metal Assault Records, and to promote the release, the band will embark upon a West Coast mini-tour in February-March, along with fellow LA post-metal band Karas as main support. This is in addition to the already announced album release show at the Old Towne Pub in Pasadena on February 16, also featuring Karas in the lineup. To go with this tour announcement, Dawn Fades is also hereby unveiling another track off of the album. Check out the tour dates and stream “See” using the bandcamp player below. Continue reading “DAWN FADES announces West Coast Mini-Tour, unveils new song “See” | Metal Assault Records”
Ticket Giveaway: Queensrÿche + Fates Warning @ Fonda Theatre
Heavy metal legends Queensrÿche are touring the U.S. this Spring in support of their soon-to-be-released new album The Verdict, along with special guests Fates Warning! This epic tour is coming to Los Angeles for a show at Fonda Theatre on Thursday March 28. Continue reading “Ticket Giveaway: Queensrÿche + Fates Warning @ Fonda Theatre”
Ticket Giveaway: Decibel Tour feat. Cannibal Corpse & Morbid Angel @ Fonda Theatre
The 2019 edition of Decibel Magazine’s annual extreme metal touring extravaganza features heavyweights Cannibal Corpse and Morbid Angel, along with support acts Necrot and Blood Incantation. The Decibel Tour is coming to Los Angeles for a show at Fonda Theatre on Thursday February 21. Continue reading “Ticket Giveaway: Decibel Tour feat. Cannibal Corpse & Morbid Angel @ Fonda Theatre”
Photo Gallery: New Years Eve @ 5 Star Bar
December 31 2018, 5 Star Bar, Los Angeles CA: Volume #2 of Metal Assault’s annual “New Years Eve Metal Madness” was held at 5 Star Bar last Monday, featuring an all-new, diverse lineup of hometown bands, headlined by acid doom rising force Old Blood and supported by hard rock outfit Sick Mystic, goth rock group The Faint Endless, thrashmongers Beyond The Roots and teenage rock ‘n roll sweethearts Speed Of Light. ’twas indeed a fun time and an apt way to ring in the new year. If you were there, you’re welcome. If you weren’t, our man C. Jones was on site to capture these killer stills for your viewing pleasure. View them below, and keep tabs on these bands as well as our upcoming events in 2019! Continue reading “Photo Gallery: New Years Eve @ 5 Star Bar”
DAWN FADES Releases Stunning new Music Video for “Freeze” | Metal Assault Records
Los Angeles post-metal band DAWN FADES is releasing their self-titled debut album on February 8 via Metal Assault Records, and the band has just unveiled a stunning music video for the lead single “Freeze”, premiered exclusively through Doomed & Stoned. Watch the video in its full 4K glory below. Continue reading “DAWN FADES Releases Stunning new Music Video for “Freeze” | Metal Assault Records”
Rivers of Nihil announce North American tour with Entheos, Conjurer, Wolf King
One of the finest tech death metal bands to have emerged in the last ten years, Reading PA group Rivers Of Nihil has announced a North American headline tour to support their stellar third full-length studio album, Where Owls Know My Name, released in March 2018 by Metal Blade Records. The March-April 2019 tour will also feature Entheos, Conjurer and Wolf King as opening acts. Continue reading “Rivers of Nihil announce North American tour with Entheos, Conjurer, Wolf King”
Ticket Giveaway: Generation Axe @ The Wiltern
The 2018 Generation Axe tour features Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Nuno Bettencourt and Tosin Abasi in its lineup of axe-slingers, and is coming to Los Angeles for a gig at The Wiltern on Tuesday December 18! Continue reading “Ticket Giveaway: Generation Axe @ The Wiltern”
Photo Gallery: Castle, Dread, Old Blood & Garbeast @ The Resident
December 5 2018, The Resident, Los Angeles CA: Last Wednesday, on a rainy night in downtown LA, occult rock heavy-hitters Castle came through on their Deal Thy Fate touring run, and were supported by local acts Dread, Old Blood and Garbeast. To say that every band played a great set would be an understatement, such was the quality of musicianship on display. If the rain scared you away and you weren’t in attendance, photographer C. Jones was there to capture some images for your viewing pleasure. Take a peek at his fantastic collection from this show below. Continue reading “Photo Gallery: Castle, Dread, Old Blood & Garbeast @ The Resident”
Baroness announces North American Tour with Deafheaven, Zeal & Ardor
How’s this for a lineup?! Baroness have announced a North American co-headline tour with Deafheaven, along with Zeal & Ardor as the opening act. Check out the dates and venues below, and do not miss what promises to be an incredible show, if it’s coming anywhere near your town! Continue reading “Baroness announces North American Tour with Deafheaven, Zeal & Ardor”
Metal Assault Management signs LA Occult Psychedelic Rock group OLD BLOOD
Metal Assault Management is excited to team up with one of Los Angeles’ most stunning, spellbinding bands, occult psychedelic rock quintet OLD BLOOD! Continue reading “Metal Assault Management signs LA Occult Psychedelic Rock group OLD BLOOD”