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MASTODON Members 'Murdered' In Latest 'Game Of Thrones' Episode
Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON were featured on the latest episode of HBO's smash TV phenomenon "Game Of Thrones". Band members Brann Dailor, Bill Kelliher and Brent Hinds portrayed wildlings in the episode "Hardhome" that premiered Sunday, May 31 at 9 p.m. with multiple repeat showings duri...June 1, 2015
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MASTODON's BRANN DAILOR: METALLICA Made 'American Dream' Seem Possible For Newer Metal Bands
In a brand new interview with The Aquarian Weekly, MASTODON drummer Brann Dailor was asked if he felt like it was "a miss" when his band was nominated for a "Best Metal Performance" Grammy for the song "High Road" but lost out to comedy duo TENACIOUS D. "No, it's a Grammy, what else?" ...May 19, 2015
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Video: BEHEMOTH Visits Polish Brewery Where Band's Beer Is Being Made
A two-minute documentary on BEHEMOTH's recent visit to the headquarters of the Polish brewery Perun can be seen below. BEHEMOTH has collaborated with Perun on the band's own brand of beer, dubbed Sacrum. With 6.2 percent alcohol by volume, this Belgian IPA-style ale was made available on May 11. A n...May 15, 2015
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MASTODON's SANDERS: 'METALLICA Is A Giant Reason Why I Picked Up The Bass And Why I'm Where I'm At Today'
In a brand new interview with ARTISTdirect, bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders of Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON was asked what his first meeting with METALLICA was like. He said: "It was a European festival. All I can remember is we were so excited our guitar player Bill [Kelliher, guitar] walke...May 14, 2015
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MASTODON Working On 'Asleep In The Deep' Video
Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON are working on a video for the song "Asleep In The Deep", taken from the band's current album, "Once More 'Round The Sun". The group is collaborating with Atlanta-based special effects guru Shane Morton and renowned American artist Skinner (cover artist for "On...May 13, 2015
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MEGADETH, TESTAMENT, Ex-DREAM THEATER Members Unite In METAL ALLEGIANCE
METAL ALLEGIANCE — the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of MEGADETH, TESTAMENT — which debuted on MOTÖRHEAD's Motörboat cruise last year, and performed at this year's NAMM show and on the ShipRocked cruise, has signed a deal with Nuclear Blast Enterta...May 12, 2015
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KILLER BE KILLED: 'Wings Of Feather And Wax' Drum-Cam Footage From SOUNDWAVE
KILLER BE KILLED has released drum-cam footage of the band's new drummer Ben Koller (CONVERGE, ALL PIGS MUST DIE, MUTOID MAN) slaying the track "Wings Of Feather And Wax" live. The video was shot at the band's inaugural performance at this year's Soundwave festival in Australia and can be viewed bel...May 12, 2015
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HEAVY MONTRÉAL 2015: Daily Lineups Revealed; More Bands Announced
EXTREME, NEUROSIS, ABBATH, DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, SANCTUARY, VEIL OF MAYA, THE ACACIA STRAIN, CATTLE DECAPITATION and more have been added to the billing of this year's edition of the Heavy Montréal festival. Daily lineups for the three-day event, which will be held on August 7-9 at Parc Jean-Drape...May 4, 2015
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APOCALYPTICA: Pro-Shot Footage Of Entire Berlin Concert
Professionally filmed video footage of APOCALYPTICA's entire April 1 concert at SchwuZ in Berlin, Germany can be seen below. The video is a production of ARTE and ZDF. APOCALYPTICA's new album, "Shadowmaker", was released on April 21 via Eleven Seven Music Group's Better Noise imprint. The Finnish m...May 4, 2015
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BEHEMOTH To Release Its Own Brand Of Beer, Sacrum
Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH have collaborated with Polish brewery Perun on the band's own brand of beer, dubbed Sacrum. With 6.2 percent alcohol by volume, this Belgian IPA-style ale will be available on May 11. A video clip promoting the Sacrum release can be seen below. A number of other ban...April 30, 2015
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MIKE PORTNOY On His Rumored Project With DAVID ELLEFSON, ALEX SKOLNICK: 'It's A Great, Great Metal Album'
Drummer Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) spoke to Loudwire about his recently announced metal project in which he is collaborating with a couple of other well-known musicians — rumored to be Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT) and David Ellefson (MEGADETH). He s...April 20, 2015
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APOCALYPTICA: Entire 'Shadowmaker' Album Available For Streaming
"Shadowmaker", the new album from cello rockers APOCALYPTICA, can be streamed in its entirety using the embedded YouTube playlist below. "Shadowmaker" will be released on April 21 via Eleven Seven Music Group's Better Noise imprint. The Finnish musicians — accompanied by their American lead singer F...April 16, 2015
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INTRONAUT Begins Work On Fifth Album
Los Angeles-based post-progressive metal band INTRONAUT has entered Clearlake Audio with engineer Josh Newell to begin recording its fifth full-length album. The CD will be mixed by Devin Townsend for a late 2015 release via Century Media Records. Commented INTRONAUT vocalist/guitarist Sacha Dunable...April 13, 2015
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APOCALYPTICA's PAAVO LÖTJÖNEN Says Working With Producer NICK RASKULINECZ Was 'Really Inspiring'
RNL Social Media recently conducted an interview with Paavo Lötjönen of Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about APOCALYPTICA's decision to work with producer Nick Raskulinecz (FOO FIGHTERS, DEFTONES, MASTODON) on the band's new album, "Shadowmaker", Paavo...March 30, 2015
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MASTODON's BRANN DAILOR Talks 'Catch The Throne' Contribution
In a brand new interview with Australia's Faster Louder, MASTODON drummer Brann Dailor was asked how "White Walker", his band's contribution to the the second installment of "Catch The Throne: The Mixtape", for HBO's Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning series "Game Of Thrones", came about. "We're big fan...March 23, 2015
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