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After nearly 9 years of relentless hard work in the world of heavy music, Los Angeles CA based hard rock / heavy metal portal Metal Assault has launched its own record label, Metal Assault Records. Continue reading “Metal Assault launches Record Label, announces Instrumental Doom band Goliathan as First Signing”
Hailing from Portland, Oregon, “Satanic speed metal” trio Bewitcher has become a major force to reckon with in the US heavy metal underground since their 2013 inception, and after the 2016 release of their self-titled debut full-length in particular. Known for their relentlessly fast and violent tunes and off-the-chains ritualistic live performances, Bewitcher looks all set to conquer the metal underground and rise above the surface in the foreseeable future. As of right now, Bewitcher is getting ready to embark on the “Western Blasphemy” US West Coast mini-tour. Bassist Andreas Magus spoke to Metal Assault recently about the tour and all other things Bewitcher. Enjoy the conversation below, and join the Satanic speed metal cult! Continue reading ““We Want Rock n’ Roll to be Dangerous Again”: In Conversation with Bewitcher bassist Andreas Magus”
September 29 2018, The Rose, Pasadena CA: It is the year 2018, and in the world of hard rock and heavy metal, being a “legacy” act is a popular trend. These are bands that have been in existence for 30+ years and are going around playing shows wherein they merely cash in on the casual fans wanting to hear a handful of “radio hits” or “classics”. In a lot of cases, most of the original lineup of the band is not even part of it, and it is nothing more than a glorified cover band. German classic metal titans Accept first started out more than 40 years ago, but are one of the very, very few bands of their lifespan to be defying the norm. Last Saturday, they played a show at the Rose in Pasadena as part of their ongoing touring run, and showed how it should be done. Continue reading “Warming the Metal Hearts: German titans Accept deliver Legendary Performance in Pasadena”
Alizarin is a brand new, fresh-faced band based out of Los Angeles, California, that has just released their debut album. One thing that brings such a fresh sheen to this band is their easy to understand, yet still in-depth approach to prog rock. Alizarin is composed of three members alongside a keyboardist who performed on the debut album, Cast Zenith. One thing that really pushes Alizarin’s prog approach to the forefront is the constant emotional payoff sown into each and every song across the album. Even with the extreme technical prowess there isn’t an overt focus on technical mastery, instead Alizarin allows the technical work to channel and express powerful emotional content. Continue reading “Album Review: Alizarin – Cast Zenith”
As they say, when one door closes, another opens. Same applies to the world of heavy metal, as bands break up and fans mourn, but members of the broken-up bands move on to newer, greener pastures. The latest such case comes from the traditional heavy/speed metal scene of the great music town of Portland, Oregon. Continue reading “Exclusive Premiere: Silver Talon – Speed of the Night (Lyric Video)”
Based out of Vancouver BC, Road Rash is one of the worthiest flag-bearers of traditional speed metal to have emerged in the last few years. Already making a name for themselves with their high-octane live performances and compelling studio recordings, Road Rash is gearing up for their first US West Coast tour. Rhythm guitarist and designated hype beast Sheldon Byer recently spoke to Metal Assault about all things Road Rash and more. Enjoy the conversation below, along with a taste of the band’s music, and make sure to catch them on their tour which includes a free show at the Slidebar put on by Metal Assault! Continue reading “Speed Metal Thunder: Road Rash guitarist talks about Insane Live Shows, Upcoming Tour & more”
Guns ‘N Roses is one of the most famous hard rock bands to ever grace the planet. They made their debut over well over 30 years ago and in that time have recorded and released some iconic music which includes tracks such as Paradise City, Live and Let Die, November Rain and Sweet Child o’ Mine. Guns N Roses is more than a successful band though, they have had a massive influence on modern music as well as other genres in the entertainment field. In fact, the reach of the band has been so prolific that they have even managed to serve as inspiration to an online slot game. Continue reading “Appetite For Destruction – The Debut That Changed the World”
September 13 2018, Tiki Bar, Costa Mesa CA: Two of the finest Canadian bands to have emerged in the last ten years, Unleash The Archers from Vancouver and Striker from Edmonton, joined forces for a North American tour this September-October, along with Helion Prime from Sacramento CA as the opening act. The tour arrived in Orange County for a gig at the Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa last Thursday September 13, with local openers Sorizon and Gus McArthur also on the bill. Our writer Erik E. Wrath as well as photographer Jeff Lovin were in attendance. Check out their coverage below: Continue reading “Testing Your Metal: Canadian Powerhouses Unleash The Archers & Striker shred Costa Mesa”
Based out of Haugesund, Norway, Dunbarrow can be described as psych rock, stoner rock, classic heavy rock, proto-doom or a variety of other things. Influenced by rock music of the late ’60s and early ’70s, Dunbarrow presents a raw, organic brand of bluesy, haunting heavy music. Formed in 2011, the quintet released their debut full-length in 2016, and are now ready to unveil the sophomore effort, simply titled Dunbarrow II, set for release via Riding Easy Records this Friday September 14. Metal Assault is extremely pleased to bring you the exclusive North American premiere of the entire album! Continue reading “Album Stream: Dunbarrow – Dunbarrow II”
In the land of hair metal, the genre will never die! The Sirius XM Hair Nation tour featuring Jack Russell’s Great White, Bulletboys and Enuff Znuff, and hosted by Eddie Trunk, is coming to the Wiltern this Friday September 14. Hair metal fans, congregate! Continue reading “Ticket Giveaway: Sirius XM Hair Nation at The Wiltern”