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Jason Payne & His New Single “Waking the Damned”

You may recognize Jason Payne as the front man in the British rock outfit Louzada. When the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic led to the band’s amicable hiatus, Jason put his down time to good use and launched his new project Jason Payne & the Black Leather Riders. “Waking the Damned” is the band’s heavy new single, marking Jason’s metal debut. The new track delivers smooth and melodic verses combined with an explosive chorus. It’s a sound that we’ve only heard mastered...

Liha Talks New Single & Video “Unleashed”

Finnish groove metallers Liha recently dropped an animated music video for their heavy new single “Unleashed”. Guitarist Atte Karm gave me the scoop on their new release and what we can expect from Liha moving forward. Check out the video below! “The inspiration for the intro riff of “Unleashed” initially came from thrash metal bands like Exodus and Lost Society and the song quickly grew from there. The lyrics describe the primal killer instinct humans have and have learned to...

Diamond Rowe of Tetrarch [Full Interview]

Formed in their teenage years by Diamond Rowe and Josh Fore, Tetrarch continues to create their own path and tear down industry barriers with songs that are everything from heavy and electrifying to dark and melodic. What’s truly special about them though is their dedication to their craft, their appreciation for their fans, and the relatability of their music. Despite COVID-19’s affect on the music industry, Tetrarch has still managed to connect with listeners through their music. In less than...

Lightworker’s ‘Fury By Failure’ – an Interview with Grayson Hurd

Lightworker just recently released their first full length album ‘Fury By Failure.’ The album perfectly combines both heavy and melodic instrumentals, smooth and aggressive vocals, and lyrics that send a message to push through and overcome, making it definitely worth listening to! Guitarist Grayson Hurd chatted with me about the band’s background and the new album. VV: You guys are based out of San Francisco and your Facebook page notes that you are the remnants of former bands. How did you...