Author: Andrew Bansal

Hard rock/heavy metal supergroup KXM, featuring the trio of vocalist/bassist Dug Pinnick of King’s X, guitarist George Lynch (Dokken & Lynch Mob), and drummer Ray Luzier of Korn, have released the music video for a new song called ‘Breakout’, off of their upcoming sophomore album ‘Scatterbrain’, out on March 17th 2017 via Rat Pak Records. ‘Scatterbrain’ features 13 brand new tracks and was recorded at the Steakhouse studio in North Hollywood California. The album was produced by Chris “The Wizard” Collier (Flotsam & Jetsam/Prong/Last In Line) who also produced the band’s 2014 debut. Watch the ‘Breakout video below and check out the album details. Continue reading “KXM feat. Dug Pinnick, George Lynch & Ray Luzier: ‘Breakout’ Video Released”

Bandcamp, the online platform hosting the music of countless metal bands from all over the world (as well as our podcast), has a public service announcement for you, in the light of current events. They are donating 100 percent of their share of all purchases made throughout today, Friday February 3rd 2017, to the American Civil Liberties Union, to show their support for “immigrants and basic human values”. Continue reading “Bandcamp Donating 100% of Today’s Proceeds to ACLU”

Mastodon have revealed ‘Show Yourself’, the second track off of their eighth studio album ‘Emperor Of Sand’, out March 31st via Reprise Records. Listen to the track below and check out the album details. A full 360-degree view of the cover art is available here. Continue reading “Mastodon Reveal Second New Track ‘Show Yourself’”

One of Los Angeles’ weirdest, most intriguing and most talented bands, Grand Lord High Master will be taking over the Lexington Bar in downtown LA every Monday in February to bring their brand of sonic madness to its cozy, intimate setting. Grand Lord High Master’s self-titled debut album is set for release on May 5th 2017 via Kill All Music, and they recently premiered the song ‘Flexxx’, which you can listen to below. Continue reading “Grand Lord High Master Announce February Residency at The Lexington”

Motor City Speed Rock quartet Against The Grain have released a music video for the song ‘Here To Stay’ off of their latest full-length ‘Road Warriors’. Detroit’s finest perpetrators of no-frills, no-bullshit, high-octane dirty rock and one of the best bands to have emerged in the last four years, Against The Grain are also gearing up for the ‘Southern Disruption’ tour through the Southern US, supporting Speedealer and Mothership. This is an unmissable show for fans of heavy music residing in towns the tour is pillaging. Watch the new music video below and check out the tour dates. Continue reading “Against The Grain Release New Music Video, Prepare for ‘Southern Disruption’ Tour”

Rapidly rising Fresno, California horror doom trio Beastmaker have announced a run of US tour dates for May-June 2017 as main support to Zakk Sabbath, the Black Sabbath tribute band fronted by Zakk Wylde. Check out the dates below, and get to these shows early to catch Beastmaker in all their glory! Continue reading “Beastmaker to support Zakk Sabbath on May-June US Tour”