Five Finger Death Punch have shared an acoustic version of their song “Wrong Side Of Heaven.“ This version of the track is from the band’s new greatest hits compilation, “A Decade Of Destruction, Volume 2,“ which will be released on CD and digitally on October 9. The effort will also be available on vinyl on November 20.
Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge) has officially finished the recording process for his new solo album. The effort is expected to be released in 2021.
Kennedy said the following:
“‘Turn up the Flux Capacitor!!’
After spending the last 7 months writing and recording, the 2nd solo record is tracked and ‘in the can’ as they say.
The process, which started with me writing and demoing for the first half of the year merged into connecting with @zznuddin @timothysonoftimothy and driving nearly 3000 miles to Florida with gear in tow to meet up with the legend that is @elvisliberace at his fine studio.
We all lived in a state of lockdown for 7 weeks with no outside world and nothing to focus on but recording music and acting like a bunch of 7th graders hopped up on vast amounts silly juice. It was an incredible experience….Rock n Roll summer camp at it’s finest.
Thanks to my band and Elvis as well as his merry men @1f_jef and @joshuasaldate for helping bring yet another record across the finish line in best way possible. Love to y’all. #solorecord #MKII”
Gabe Mangold (Enterprise Earth), Brandon Zackey (Enterprise Earth), and Tyler Shelton (Traitors) recently joined forces for a cover of Gojira‘s “Flying Whales.“ The video for the track was shared during the latest edition of Metal Injection‘s “Slay At Home” series.
Intervals have premiered a new song titled “5-HTP.” This track is from the band’s new album “Circadian,” which will be released on November 13.
“Circadian” Track Listing:
01. “5-HTP”
02. “Vantablack”
03. “Luna[r]tic”
04. “Lock & Key”
05. “Signal Hill”
06. “String Theory”
07. “D.O.S.E.”
08. “Earthing”
You can pre-order “Circadian” HERE and watch a new studio documentary below:
Original Van Halen bassist Mark Stone has sadly passed away following a battle with cancer. Stone performed alongside Eddie and Alex Van Halen in pre-Van Halen bands Genesis and Mammoth and was a member of Van Halen from 1972 to 1974. His brother Brad Stone issued a brief statement: “My beloved brother Mark passed this morning. #markstone #vanhalen #fanhalen”.
Former Trivium bassist Brent Young has sadly passed away. Frontman Matt Heafy commented:
“We have just been given word on the passing of one of the early members of Trivium, Brent Young. Having had a couple wonderful years with Brent in the Florida local band scene, doing the Blue demo and ETI together, the very first European mini-tour and first USA tour together – I have nothing but amazing memories of a wonderful person. Our hearts and condolences go out to all of Brent’s family and friends.”
Korpiklaani have released a cover of Powerwolf’s “Where The Wild Wolves Have Gone.” Korpiklaani’s version of the track is titled “Sudenmorsian” and a lyric video for it can be found below.
Korpiklaani commented:
“Sudenmorsian (The Wolf’s Bride) tells the story of loneliness and lycanthropy. At the beginning, a man walks with his bride, they are inseparable, but when the summer’s nightless night steps aside and darkness comes, man runs as a wolf for the first time. He knows if he gives all of himself to nature and lives as a wolf, he has to live alone.
When we were asked by Powerwolf to do a cover of one of their songs, we immediately agreed and wanted to do something a little different and special. Once again Tuomas Keskimäki did his magic and adapted the lyrics into Finnish and made a fitting powerful tale. Of all the covers we have done over the years, this is the one we are really proud of and we hope everyone enjoys this as much as we do.”
Lindsay Schoolcraft (ex-Cradle Of Filth) has premiered a new video for the title track of her new harp album “Worlds Away.” That effort will be released on October 9.
Schoolcraft commented:
“‘Worlds Away’ was written about feeling isolated and as far away as possible from someone you love and don’t know how to tell them your feelings for them. When the pandemic struck I was inspired to finish this piece that was laying dormant for quite some time and then when the opportunity struck to film a music video I knew right away this was the song. The concept to this music video is being out in the middle of no where and feeling secluded. While any of your attempts to communicate to people aren’t possible, all that exists are the feelings you have left inside and that’s what keeps your hoping for better days to come. I feel like anyone can relate to that after the year we’ve all been through.”
“Worlds Away” Track Listing:
01. “Worlds Away”
02. “Saviour”
03. “Darkness-Falls”
04. “Fading Star”
05. “Stranger”
06. “Where I Fall”
07. “Dance On The Strings”
08. “Dangerous Game”
09. “Your Mind”
10. “Masquerade”
11. “Warn Me”
Breakdown Of Sanity have officially returned with a new song titled “Traces.” You can stream that track below:
The band commented:
“Hello World! Today’s a big day for us – we’re stoked to announce our brand new song ‘Traces‘ which is digitally available everywhere as from now! We’re sure that some of you have questions as we have stopped our activities as a live band in 2017, so let us shed some light into the dark:
At that time we decided not to play concerts anymore and not to record another album. It was simply time for a (creative) break of uncertain duration, and with the increasing responsibilities that life brings, we all needed more time for our personal plans (family, job…). However, we have never considered this pause as the definitive end of our musical work. We were all still open for musical projects, be it with BoS or in any other form.
And as time passed by, new ideas and a new passion for our music emerged. So we started recording again. Just some demo tracks, just for fun – until we realized that we still had something to say and that we could not just stop. And the fact that we were no longer under any deadline pressure, that nobody was expecting anything, and that without concerts we could invest much more time in music without neglecting our private lives, made us realize that there is a way to reconcile all our passions.
This is also the reason why we decided not to record a whole album but a single. And the best thing is: More will follow! In the future we will record more new ideas and release them as singles as soon as they are ready. This way our fans always get something new to hear from us instead of having to wait 3 years for a new album or EP.
At this time we don’t plan to play any shows though, due to the reasons mentioned above. We hope you like ‘Traces‘ and we’re more than happy to be somehow back in the game. Stay tuned for more!”
Ice Nine Kills have launched a new app called “Psychos Only.” Fans that download the app will gain access to a private fan community.
The following was said about the app [via Blabbermouth]:
“The innovative app-based community will provide access to a private community of likeminded fans in one location as well as unprecedented access to all things ICE NINE KILLS — including bandmember social media feeds, music, videos, photo galleries, tour dates, merchandise and updates about the band.The new app is available on Android, iOS and on the web at PsychosOnly.Club.”
“The most supportive fans will have opportunities to engage directly with ICE NINE KILLS, participate in gore filled horror trivia, killer challenges and giveaways, and watch parties. They will also gain exclusive access to members-only merchandise, tickets and VIP RIP packages and much more.
Members of the Psychos Only club will have the ability to create their own profiles, share their own video and photo content, follow and direct message other psychos, and exchange virtual gifts. In addition, the Psychos Only experience is gameified, which means the most engaged members will get rewarded with achievement levels and virtual coins/currency (known as Kill-ency) to unlock exclusive content.”
Frontman Spencer Charnas commented:
“This is going to add a killer new dimension to the INK fandom universe! Complete with exclusive never-before-seen content, this will allow our audience to break down the barrier between band and fan and see what really happens behind the screams.”
