Metal

Oh, Sleeper, ‘Endseekers’ – Song Review

Oh, Sleeper always had a gift for fusing hardcore with melody in just the right measures. The Fort Worth, Texas-based metal-core band proves that, and more, on their new single, “Endseekers.” The track comes off the band’s upcoming album, Children of Fire, out Sept. 27.
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Demon Hunter: We’re ‘Knee-Deep in the Writing Process’ for New Album

The guys of Demon Hunter are celebrating their decade milestone the way any great metal band should – with a renewed contact (with longtime label Solid State Records) and a new album on the way.
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Alice Cooper Album Art Leaks

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper is back with his old bandmates and ready to unleash Welcome 2 My Nightmare on Sept. 13. Check out the album art, here.
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Metal Corner: Texas in July’s ’1000 Lies’ is About Hope [Music Video]

Metal-core dudes Texas in July just released their new music video for, “1000 Lies.” Watch the video and find fall tour dates with We Came As Romans, here.
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Maylene and the Songs of Disaster Ready New Album, ‘IV’

Maylene and the Songs of Disaster bring together the best in Southern rock and alt-metal. Now, the Birmingham, Alabama, band are set to release their highly-anticipated new studio collection, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster: IV, on Sept. 27 through Ferret Music.
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P.O.D., Payable on Death, ‘On Fire’ — Song Review

Christian rap-rockers Payable on Death (P.O.D.) just unleashed their first new song in years, “On Fire,” and the track is classic P.O.D., complete with rap-rock vocals, reggae grooves and cathartic lyrics.
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Ozzy Osbourne / Firewind Guitarist Gus G. [Interview]: ‘I’m Not There to Replace Zakk Wylde’

When Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Gus G. isn’t ripping with Ozzy, he plays gigs with his Greek power metal outfit, Firewind, which bring a dose of European metal, anthemic melodies and tons of stormy guitar shredding. Gus G. phoned Audio Ink Radio to talk about filling the role of Ozzy’s guitarist and how it’s shaped his playing in Firewind.
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Firewind Announce First-Ever North American Tour

Gus G.-headed Greek power metal band Firewind have announced a European trek with Wolf this September, followed by the band’s first-ever North American tour kicking off Oct. 9 in St. Petersburg, Fla. The U.S. jaunt includes openers Arsis, Nightrage and White Wizzard.
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August Burns Red Release Music Video for ‘Internal Cannon’

Lancaster, Penn.-based Christian metal-core guys August Burns Red have released a new video for, “Internal Cannon.” The track comes off the group’s fourth album, Leveler, which entered the Billboard 200 chart at No. 11 in June. Watch the video, here!
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P.O.D., Payable on Death, Release New Song: ‘On Fire’

P.O.D. are back, in a big way. Aside from being on the 2011 Rock Allegiance Tour, the San Diego reggae rock boys have released a brand new track, “On Fire.” The anthemic song sounds like classic P.O.D., very reminiscent of “Boom” with punk energy and empowering rap-rock vocals.
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