rock/metal tracks
Track: The Reticent cover Metallica’s ‘Fade to Black’
North Carolina’s progressive metal band The Reticent have released a dark and somber cover of Metallica’s classic track ‘Fade To Black’, taken from the band’s forthcoming album ‘The Oubliette’ . The band’s already somber take on the classic tune is matched up with an equally solemn black and white video. Chris Hathcock, the founder of the band, …
Track: Jason Simon – Red Dust
Dead Meadow’s Jason Simon has returned to solo form for the release of his new album A venerable Wreck, out on May 22nd via BYM. From it he’s shared a new track, Red Dust. Of the track, Simon says “Red Dust definitely owes a nod to the late great JJ Cale in its attempt to …
Track: Seasick Steve – Clock is Running
For a man with music in his bones, its good to see not even the current pandemic hasn’t stopped the music. With his release of his next album – ‘Love and Peace’ due July 24th Steve has released the next single in the form of ‘Clock Is Running’. Seasick Steve’s music may have matured over …
Track: Asian Death Crustacean – Baykal Part II, plus album news
London experimental metal 4-piece Asian Death Crustacean will be releasing their debut album, Baikal, this June. The forthcoming album combines their breadth of influences in extreme progressive metal, electronic/ambient music and the London underground jazz scene into an exploration of the themes of metamorphosis and self-transformation. ‘Baikal Part II’ is the first track to be …
Track: The Hirsch Effect release new single ‘Torka’
The Hirsch Effect have released their new single ‘Torka’, the third track from the band’s new album ‘Kollaps’. A dark alt rock track covering a lot of musical ground from prog to industrial to metal. ” ‘Torka’ is another composition that was written by Ilja solely. Except for the drums and one guitar double part, all instruments were played …
See: The Raptors – Your Dreams
The Raptors sink their teeth into a tour of their hometown in the video for latest single ‘Your Dreams’. This Glasgow-based four-piece were formed by Becca Murray (guitar and lead vocals) and Jane Lloyd (guitar and vocals) who were then joined by Jack Mata (drums) and Juana Adcock (bass and vocals). Latest single ‘Your Dreams’ …
Track: Plague Vendor – Let Me Get High/Low, plus UK tour news
Plague Vendor have released their new single ‘Let Me Get High\Low’, the latest from their forthcoming album ‘By Night’. ‘Let Me Get High\Low’ is an infinity mirror of echo, effects, illusion and delusion. A sinister and sprawling track, wandering from psychedelic prog rock to garage rock somehow, and capturing a perfect sound in the process. …
EP: Geezer – Sprial Fires
Heavy blues trio Geezer have just released the vinyl version of their latest EP, Spiral Fires. It follows in the footsteps of the band taking on Steve Markota as their new drummer. The provided the band with some momentum to make the record as singer/guitarist Pat Harrington explains “Hooking up with Steve changed the band. For …
Track: Starsha Lee releases surprise new track – ‘You’re Not Enough’
The alternative punk rockers Starsha Lee have released a surprise track, ‘You’re Not Enough’. Since signing to Syndicol Music, Starsha Lee have been massively productive, already releasing an album, an EP and multiple singles as well as constant touring. This new track is a sure sign that they have no intention of slowing down. ‘You’re …
Track: MARTYRDÖD – “Pharmaceoticon” and New Album news
MARTYRDÖD – Soon to release their seventh studio album “Hexhammaren” on May 10th, 2019 via Century Media Records, Swedish metal crust punks MARTYRDÖD are releasing their newest single “Pharmacepticon” via a lyric video here: MARTYRDÖD checked in with the following comment: “We’re pleased to finally show off this other mid tempo side of …