Avatar Shares Mini Feature Movie – “Legend Of Avatar Country: A Metal Odyssey”


Theatrical Metallers Avatar have shared a new musical featurette inspired by their latest album Avatar Country (eOne Music), Legend Of Avatar Country A Metal Odyssey today. The featurette was originally crowdfunded on Kickstarter, where the goal was quickly met in only 90 minutes. Now available to the public at large via a YouTube premiere today, Legend Of Avatar Country: A Metal Odyssey marks the finale of the Avatar Country story for the band. Following their North American tour supporting BABYMETAL, Avatar has also shared that they’ve been in the studio working on a follow up to Avatar Country with producer Jay Ruston. This marks their first time recording in the US. A new album is expected later in 2020. Watch the video now!Continue reading


Avatar Releases Music Video for “King’s Harvest”


Swedish Metal band Avatar has shared their new music video for the track ‘King’s Harvest’! The track comes from their short film, Legend Of Avatar Country: A Metal Odyssey short film, which the group released last month after completing a crowdfunding campaign that raised nearly $190,000 in 2018. The video was directed by Avatar ‘s longtime collaborator Johan Carlén.Continue reading


Kirk Windstein (Crowbar/Down) Shares New Video, Debut Solo Album Due Next Year


One of the architects of Southern Metal and Sludge, Kirk Windstein is bringing forth his debut solo album. Best known for his work in Crowbar, Down and Kingdom of Sorrow, Windstein will release his debut solo album, Dream in Motion, January 24, 2020 via eOne Music. Kirk handled all vocal duties, guitars, and bass on the album, with drums and effects by longtime producing partner and collaborator, Duane Simoneaux (Crowbar, Down, Exhorder). The album features new originals and The a faithful rendition of ‘Aqualung’, the title track of Jethro Tull’s 1971 masterpiece. Directed by Justin Reich (Black Label Society, Royal Thunder), watch the video for the title track now! Continue reading


The Contortionist – Our Bones EP


Midwestern progressive metal act, The Contortionist, return with another chapter in their transformation story. This particular collection of tracks making up a quick, yet most satisfying, EP is entitled Our Bones (eOne Music). While the group has moved on from their deathcore character, harsh vocals return to this release that brings some promise for future releases as well.Continue reading


Black Label Society Shares Incredible “Spoke In The Wheel” Music Video


As we previously reported, Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society will release a remastered reissue of their debut Sonic Brew, dubbed Sonic Brew – 20th Anniversary Blend via eOne Music on May 17th. The band just released a chilling rendition of ‘Spoke In The Wheel’, heavily relying on piano and strings and a video to accompany it, which you can see below. It’s the bonus track on the reissue and even features a musical nod to Eric Clapton/Derrick and the Dominos classic ‘Layla”.

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Toke And Year of The Cobra To Support High On Fire On Tour


 

 

Stoner and sludge bands Toke andYear of the Cobra have been added to High On Fire’s upcoming “Electric Messiah” Tour this winter. With frontman Matt Pike recovered from his toe amputation, High On Fire is ready to tour in support of their Electric Messiah album, out now via eOne Music. Tickets are on sale now.Continue reading


High On Fire Books “Electric Messiah” Headline Tour Dates


With frontman Matt Pike recovered from his toe amputation, High On Fire is ready to march on with a new round of headline tour dates. The dates are in support of their Electric Messiah album, out now via eOne Music. Tickets are on sale now at the link below. The band will also be one of the headliners for next summers Psycho Las Vegas. Continue reading


Skyharbor- Sunshine Dust


As a part of the early djent movement of bedroom projects that also birthed the likes of TesseracT, the multinational Skyharbor, despite gaining a decent critical reception, almost feel like the forgotten sons in comparison to many of their peers. Two excellent albums in Blinding White Noise and Guiding Lights (both Basick) saw a particularly innovative approach within that sphere, with increasing progressive influences throughout, yet didn’t see them quite reach the heights of the likes of the aforementioned TesseracT or Monuments. Continue reading


Lord Dying Signs with eOne Music, New Album In 2019


Lord Dying has signed a new record deal with eOne Music for a new album, due in 2019. The Portland-bred stoner rock and doom merchants last release was 2015’s well-received Poisoned Altars. They will head into the studio next week with producer/engineer Mike Plotnikoff (Fear Factory/In Flames) at West Valley Recording Studios. Continue reading


High On Fire Share Lyric Video For “Electric Messiah”


In a busy week for the stoner metal legends, High on Fire, has released a trippy new lyric video for the title track of their new album Electric Messiah. Watch it now!

Electric Messiah releases from eOne on October 5th. The band just announced a flurry of tour dates including a tour with Enslaved in Europe and dates with Municipal Waste in the states.

Des Kensel comments about the Municipal Waste:

“Man it’s gonna get crazy every night! Legends will be made on this tour! For after party info contact Dave Witte @ (804) 555-1212.”

High On Fire tour dates:

09/08 – NO, Oslo, Oya Festival

10/08 – BE Belgium, Ieperfest

11/08 – DE Sinzendorf, Void Fest

12/08 – HU Budapest, Durer Kert

8/17/2018 – Las Vegas, NV – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Psycho Fest)

9/1/2018 – Cookeville, TN – Muddy Roots Music Festival

9/2/2018 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel

w/ Enslaved

30/09 – U Bazyla Poznan PL

01/10 – Proxima Warsaw PL

02/10 – UT Connewitz Leipzig DE

03/10 – Kulturfabrik Esch LU

04/10 – Mezz Jupiler Zaal Breda NL

10/5/18 – Los Angeles, CA – Adult Swim Festival

08/10 – Academy 2 Manchester UK

09/10 – Tivoli Dublin EIRE

10/10 – Limelight 2 Belfast UK

12/10 – The Mill Birmingham UK

14/10 – SWX Bristol UK

15/10 – The Dome London UK

16/10 – La Machine Du Moulin Rouge Paris FR

w/ Municipal Waste

2-Nov-18 – Dallas @ Canton Hall

3-Nov-18 – Austin @ Mohawk

4-Nov-18 – New Orleans @ Southport Hall

6-Nov-18 – Tampa @ Orpheum Theatre

7-Nov-18 – Atlanta @ The Masquerade

9-Nov-18 – Washington @ Black Cat

11-Nov-18 – Brooklyn @ Warsaw

12-Nov-18 – Philadelphia @ Union Transfer

13-Nov-18 – Boston @ Paradise Rock Club

15-Nov-18 – Chicago @ Metro

17-Nov-18 – Denver @ The Oriental Theater

18-Nov-18 – Salt Lake City @ Metro Music Hall

20-Nov-18 – Portland @ Bossanova Ballroom

21-Nov-18 – Seattle @ Showbox at the Market

23-Nov-18 – Sacramento @ Ace Of Spades

24-Nov-18 – Berkeley @ The UC Theatre