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After Smoke Clears Drops “Obsessed” [Interview]

London’s After Smoke Clears is back today with their crushingly heavy new track, “Obsessed”. Frontman Nick Hurford sat down with me to talk about “Obsessed” as well as what the band has been up to and more! About After Smoke Clears & “Obsessed” While we’re still coming off of one of the most difficult years in recent history for musicians, After Smoke Clears has been kicking ass and taking names. Last year, the London based metal quartet released their debut...

"I.I.R." By Lung Glass Premiere

“I.I.R.” by Lung Glass [Exclusive Premiere & Interview]

Scotland’s Lung Glass is back and heavier than ever with an exclusive first look at their new EP, Impact. Injury. Recovery. Today, the band shares the first taste for what’s to come with the title track “I.I.R.”. Filled with catchy riffs, aggressive vocals, and unstoppable drumming, “I.I.R.” will have you banging your head the second you hit play. Lung Glass’s new EP, Impact. Injury. Recovery. drops on August 13th. However, starting today you can headbang along with me to “I.I.R.”...

Summer Rock And Metal Playlist

For me, Summer is a time when I can roll my car widows down and blast rock and metal music to the world. It also means they’ll be plenty of picnics, pool parties, and barbecues where people want to hear good music. Well, unless the year is 2020. But even if that were the case, this summer rock and metal playlist is one you’ll want to play loud all season long. Why? Because I’ve filled it with 45 hard rock...

Stoner Metal Songs To Jam To This 4/20

For generations, stoners have been hiding in this shadows. But with medicinal and recreational weed finally being made legal in multiple states throughout the US, the stigma around marijuana use is changing. People from all walks of life will celebrate 4/20 this year; some for the first time. No matter how you spend it, you’ll definitely want to make sure your 4/20 plans include headbanging to these stoner metal songs. I already put all of these stoner metal songs in...

5 Superfan Facts About Alice In Chains + BMOTW

When it comes to musical knowledge, I would definitely consider myself an Alice In Chains superfan. They have been my favorite band since I was 15 years old and always will be. However, when I was researching information for this post, there were some things that even I didn’t know. Once I read some of these facts, I couldn’t wait to share them with you! In today’s Band Merch of the Week, you’ll learn 5 things about Alice In Chains...

Unsigned & Unleashed: New Unsigned Bands

I’m a firm believer that we’re in an exciting time for music, especially new unsigned bands. When I was growing up, there was a small venue that frequently held shows supporting locals bands, and it was the one thing I always looked forward to. Unfortunately, that venue ended up being sold and turned into an under 21 dance club, causing my friends and I to travel at least an hour to support the unsigned bands we loved and pick up...