From games with soundtracks by various artists to games inspired by specific bands, video games featuring heavy metal have been around since the early 1980s. Here is a look at the most notable heavy-metal-related games that came onto the gaming scene over the past few decades. Are you ready to rock? Then, read on. Continue reading “The Evolution of Heavy Metal in Video Games”
Metal Assault Mixtape Vol. 2: Release Date, Track Listing Revealed; Pre-Orders Launched
Following the success of the label’s first mixtape compilation released last summer, Metal Assault Records is very excited to announce the sequel, Metal Assault Mixtape: Vol. 2, featuring 11 mighty fine underground heavy bands from Los Angeles and beyond. Continue reading “Metal Assault Mixtape Vol. 2: Release Date, Track Listing Revealed; Pre-Orders Launched”
Best Metal Albums of the Decade (2010-19)
We are nearing the end of 2019, and what we are experiencing together is a moment that will be remembered in the distant future as significant in music history. Why so? Because it brings to an end the decade of the 2010s, and what a glorious decade of hard rock and heavy metal it has been. Without further ado, here are the editor’s picks for the top 20 metal albums of the decade (2010-19). Continue reading “Best Metal Albums of the Decade (2010-19)”
Photo Gallery: Ancient Fears, Armed For Apocalypse, Rowsdower & Starburner @ The Lexington
Photos by C. Jones
December 1 2019, The Lexington, Los Angeles CA: Last Sunday, Metal Assault had the pleasure of hosting a great evening of skull-crushing heaviness, featuring one of LA’s most definitive doom bands, Ancient Fears, touring act Armed For Apocalypse from Chico CA, and two fantastic local support acts, Rowsdower and Starburner. Our man C. Jones was in attendance to capture some stills for us. Enjoy them below, and do yourselves a favor by giving all four of these bands a listen. Continue reading “Photo Gallery: Ancient Fears, Armed For Apocalypse, Rowsdower & Starburner @ The Lexington”
Best Albums Of 2019
It’s that time of the year again. Time to reflect upon another stellar year of new releases in the world of hard rock and heavy metal. Without further ado … Continue reading “Best Albums Of 2019”
Steve Vai, Slash, Ozzy & More Join Forces for Anti-Bullying Song x Documentary
The world’s biggest rock stars gathered under one roof to record an anti-bullying anthem. So how did this come about? Continue reading “Steve Vai, Slash, Ozzy & More Join Forces for Anti-Bullying Song x Documentary”
Ticket Giveaway: King Diamond + Uncle Acid + Idle Hands @ The Wiltern (12.1)
On Sunday December 1, heavy metal icon KING DIAMOND is returning to Los Angeles as part of ‘The Institute’ 2019 North American tour, also featuring UK psych rockers Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats, and fast-rising Portland, Oregon gothic rock/metal group Idle Hands. This lineup has “show of the year” written all over it, and we don’t want YOU to miss it! Continue reading “Ticket Giveaway: King Diamond + Uncle Acid + Idle Hands @ The Wiltern (12.1)”
Ticket Giveway: CHON & Between The Buried And Me @ The Wiltern (11.7)
San Diego CA math rockers CHON and Raleigh NC prog metal greats Between The Buried And Me are co-headlining the Wiltern in Los Angeles this coming Thursday November 7, along with support act Intervals, and we have free tickets, just for YOU! Continue reading “Ticket Giveway: CHON & Between The Buried And Me @ The Wiltern (11.7)”
Ticket Giveaway: DEREK SMALLS @ The Wiltern (11.6)
The legendary DEREK SMALLS of Spinal Tap is playing a very special show at The Wiltern in Los Angeles this Wednesday November 4. The show, titled “Lukewarm Water Live”, will also feature a slew of guest musicians. We are giving away a bunch of free tickets, just for YOU! Continue reading “Ticket Giveaway: DEREK SMALLS @ The Wiltern (11.6)”
Ticket Giveaway: FU MANCHU @ The Roxy (11.2)
Stoner rock legends FU MANCHU are playing at The Roxy in West Hollywood tomorrow, November 2, and we have a FREE pair of tickets, just for you! Continue reading “Ticket Giveaway: FU MANCHU @ The Roxy (11.2)”