TheJamZone 2023 - Heavy Metal Music News Review

Ward XVI Smash Crowd Fund Target In Two Hours
Ward XVI have built their reputation with two great albums and some inventive theatrical performances, particularly when they were able to present the acclaimed Metamorphosis album live with a full production that sees props, mannequins and monsters aplenty.  With plans underway to ... Read more at Metal Talk

DREAM THEATER Keyboardist JORDAN RUDESS Shares Moises AI "Sections" Practice App Tutorial (Video)
Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess has shared a new app tutorial video via social media. Check it out below.Rudess: "Sections is here! Proud to present this new Moises AI feature that'll help a lot of musicians out there, who want to practice to perfection. The power of AI helps... - Read more at Bravewords.com - News

Take a Trip on the Psychedelic Occult Doom of AIWASS “Be Not a Man”

Take a Trip on the Psychedelic Occult Doom of AIWASS "Be Not a Man"
As soon as I hear Aleister Crowley-obsessed psychedelic doom, I'm intrigued. That's how AIWASS was described to me, and from the first rippling riffs of their single "Be Not a Man" I knew this record would live up to this ambitious label. It's the solo project of musician ... Read more at CVLT Nation

Encounter the Captivating Melancholy Sounds of VIDRIO ECHO "Darkness"
One band that continues to intrigue and captivate me is VIDRIO ECHO. Only a few of their debut tracks have seen the light of day this year, although they are experienced musicians, and each one that I've heard has been an immersive sonic experience. On their newest single, "Darkness," ... Read more at CVLT Nation

Empyre / Dour Misery And Rock Brilliance At The Patriot

Empyre / Dour Misery And Rock Brilliance At The Patriot
Another full house on a particularly grim evening in the Valleys, but for once, it's the right weather for the headliners. They've been riding high in 2023, and I believe that it's unlikely that we'll see Empyre at a venue this small again. No wonder the Patriot is bursting with ... Read more at Metal Talk

Kvelertak Premiere New Music Video For "Morild"
Kvelertak Premiere New Music Video For "Morild" Norwegian black n' roll outfit Kvelertak has unveiled a music video for their track "Morild," directed by Fredrik S. Hana. The song is featured on their recent album, "Endling," which was released in early September. ... Read more at MetalUnderground.com

Invirulant Premiere New Single & Music Video "The Death Of $Lam (Rise Of The Invirulants)"
Invirulant Premiere New Single & Music Video "The Death Of $Lam (Rise Of The Invirulants)" Phoenix, Arizona-based slamming brutal death metal quartet Invirulant premiere a new single and music video by the name of "The Death Of $Lam (Rise Of The Invirulants)", both streaming ... Read more at MetalUnderground.com

Rot Spewer Premiere Full-Album Stream Of Brand New EP "Purging the Realm"
Rot Spewer Premiere Full-Album Stream Of Brand New EP "Purging the Realm" Roanoke, Virginia-based brutal death metal/deathgrind outfit Rot Spewer premiere the full-album stream of the band's brand new EP "Purging the Realm", which was released October 1, 2023. Check out now ... Read more at MetalUnderground.com

Heavy Load - Release 'Ride The Night' Video
The first video from the much anticipated new album by Sweden's heavy metal legends Heavy Load has just been unveiled and can be streamed below. The song "Ride The Night" is taken from Riders Of The Ancient Storm, the first album of the band in 40 years, due out on October 6th via ... Read more at Metal Storm News

ECONOLINE CRUSH Release New Single / Video "Locked In Your Stone"

ECONOLINE CRUSH Release New Single / Video "Locked In Your Stone"
Grief is a complicated and emotional process. People handle it in different ways. For Econoline Crush frontman Trevor Hurst, music is his therapy.In March 2022, the Canadian rock band's guitarist David 'Ziggy' Sigmund died. Hurst learned of his close friend's passing over the ... Read more at Bravewords.com - News

Professional Opera Singer / Vocal Coach ELIZABETH ZHAROFF Shares Vocal Analysis Of Live AC/DC Classic "Highway To Hell" From 2009 (Video)
Professional opera singer and vocal coach Elizabeth Zharoff, who also hosts the YouTube channel, The Charismatic Voice, has been drawn into the rock and metal world. Join her as she listens to and analyzes AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson's live 2009  performance of "Highway To Hell" ... Read more at Bravewords.com - News

Linkin Park, Mötley Crüe, Limp Bizkit, Etc. Releases Set For 2023 Black Friday Record Store Day Event

Linkin Park, Mötley Crüe, Limp Bizkit, Etc. Releases Set For 2023 Black Friday Record Store Day Event
The full list of special releases for this year's Black Friday Record Store Day event (November 24) has officially been revealed. You can find that HERE. A list of various rock/metal releases can also be found below. Rock/Metal Releases: Buckcherry - 'Time Bomb' (Real Gone Music) (LP) ... Read more at Metal Anarchy

AC/DC To Open "High Voltage" Dive Bar In Indio, CA For Limited Time
AC/DC will be opening an official 'High Voltage' dive bar in Indio, CA this month. The establishment, which will feature props and exclusive merchandise, is located at 82971 Bliss Ave and fans will be able to check it out from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. on October 5-8. The bar's opening ... Read more at Metal Anarchy

Concert Review: Motionless In White, Knocked Loose, After The Burial, & Alpha Wolf In San Jose, CA
Yesterday (October 2), I attended Motionless In White, Knocked Loose, After The Burial, and Alpha Wolf's show at the San Jose Civic in San Jose, CA and it was an incredible night of headbanging fun. The night kicked off with a killer set from Alpha Wolf. The band hooked the crowd from the get-g ... Read more at Metal Anarchy

Locked in a Vacancy return after 17 years with “The Burden of Being” single from new EP

Locked in a Vacancy return after 17 years with "The Burden of Being" single from new EP
New York metalcore band Locked in a Vacancy is back after 17 years with their new single, "The Burden of Being." This release, premiering exclusively at Lambgoat, takes us back to the late '90s and mid-'00s era of hardcore, post-hardcore, and metalcore fusion. The song showcases ... Read more at Lambgoat

BLACK ABSINTHE Streams New Track "On Earth Or In Hell"

BLACK ABSINTHE Streams New Track "On Earth Or In Hell"
Formed in the underground dungeons and dives of Toronto's metal scene, Black Absinthe is a Canadian contemporary heavy metal band. Black Absinthe has unveiled the first single and title track from their new album, available now. The riff-fueled offering, "On Earth Or In Hell", ... Read more at Bravewords.com - News

FOUL BODY AUTOPSY Prepares To Launch Crucifix Dreams EP, Featuring Guests From KING DIAMOND, DEATH, MEGADETH, And TESTAMENT
Having reached the end of the challenging, emotional ride that was the three part Shadows Without Light project, an odyssey through the grieving process which featured some demanding and adventurous musical experimentation alongside soul searching lyrics, Tom Reynolds has decided to steer Foul Body ... Read more at Bravewords.com - News

Yob announce last shows of 2023

Yob announce last shows of 2023
To end the year, Eugene, OR-based doom metal band Yob announced a pair of home shows on December 8th and 9th. Each night will see support from different openers and be held at separate venues. Support will be handled by Will Haven, Rhododendron, and Nigth Moon Black. Tickets are available now, here. ... Read more at Lambgoat

Watch METAL CHURCH Perform In Roseville, California

Watch METAL CHURCH Perform In Roseville, California
The Hadesmetal YouTube channel has uploaded video of METAL CHURCH's September 27 concert at Goldfield in Roseville, California. Check out the clips below. METAL CHURCH made its live debut with the band's new vocalist Marc Lopes (ROSS THE BOSS, LET US PREY) on June 3 at the Legions Of ... Read more at BLABBERMOUTH.NET

PRONG's TOMMY VICTOR On Voicing Political Opinions: 'I Try To Keep My Mouth Shut These Days For Sure'

PRONG's TOMMY VICTOR On Voicing Political Opinions: 'I Try To Keep My Mouth Shut These Days For Sure'
In a new interview with Germany's Moshpit Passion, PRONG mainman Tommy Victor explained why he doesn't voice his political opinions publicly nowadays. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I try to keep my mouth shut these days for sure. So that's my rule… I just ... Read more at BLABBERMOUTH.NET

Tori Amos, Iggy Pop, Toyah & Robert Fripp, and more guest on Trevor Horn's new album 'Echoes' (listen)
Tori Amos, Iggy Pop, Toyah & Robert Fripp, and more guest on Trevor Horn's new album 'Echoes' (listen) - Read more at BrooklynVegan

DAMON JOHNSON On BROTHER CANE's Long-Awaited Reunion - "The Band Has Always Held A Spiritual Place In My Mind"
Brother Cane's long-awaited return is over, as the band will be heading out on a US tour to commemorate their 30th Anniversary. The tour will kick off on October 26 in Woodstock, GA, and continue through December 2 in Memphis, TN.A complete list of tour dates and ticket... - Read more at Bravewords.com - News

THE DARKNESS Frontman JUSTIN HAWKINS Names His Top 5 Albums; Video
In the new video below from AXS TV, Justin Hawkins of The Darkness reveals which albums he'd take with him to a desert island.July 6th marked 20 years of The Darkness' debut album, Permission To Land. To celebrate, Warner Music are set to release a 20th anniversary reissue, Permission... - Read more at Bravewords.com - News

The Ghost Inside Announce "Rebirthday II: Bash At The Beach" Festival With Drain, Gideon, Etc.
The Ghost Inside have revealed the details for their 'Rebirthday II: Bash At The Beach' festival. The event will take place at Soma in San Diego, CA on November 18 and it will feature: The Ghost Inside, Drain, Gideon, Texas In July and No Bragging Rights. - Read more at Metal Anarchy

Dwaal - Never Enough
Dwaal made a mark in 2020 with their impressive debut album, Gospel Of The Vile. Based on their attitude on that record, one might have thought that Dwaal could never have enough vileness, but their sophomore release Never Enough actually turns out to be somewhat more accessible. Read more… - Read more at Metal Storm Reviews

HEARTS & HAND GRENADES unleash raging fire in new "Burn (By My Fire)" music video & single
Hearts & Hand Grenades are an explosive American hard rock group from Buffalo, NY, bursting with an edgy sound for all generations of true rock addicts, and they just premiered a new music video and single entitled "Burn (By My Fire)". The band have also announced pre-order ... Read more at PlanetMosh

Ministry Announce Spring 2024 Tour with Gary Numan and Front Line Assembly
With their 16th album HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES slated for release early next year and a whole lot more of frontman Al Jourgensen in the media than there's been for a while, Ministry is coming back in a big way in 2024. Having released the new album's first track "Goddamn White Trash" ... Read more at MetalSucks

David Ellefson and Jeff Young Have Another Band That's Releasing Original Tunes
Earlier this year there were reports and videos showing Kings of Thrash, the Megadeth cover band featuring ex-Megadeth members Jeff Young, David Ellefson and (sometimes) Chris Poland, had new music in the works. We wrote about it and called it a diss track against Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine. ... Read more at MetalSucks

Burst Your Bowels with Botch's Beef and Bacon Burger
Heavy metal burger joint and Christian-angering establishment Kuma's Corner is back on their bullshit, only this time they've got mathcore act Botch on the brain. With the band's upcoming shows in Chicago later this month, the eatery announced it's releasing a special burger to ... Read more at MetalSucks

Disturbed’s David Draiman reunited with missing puppy
Disturbed's David Draiman reunited with missing puppy
ICYMI: Rage Against the Machine to be inducted into RNRHOF; Iron Maiden & Soundgarden snubbed once again   In case you missed it, in a recent announcement last Wednesday, May 3, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame revealed its 2023 inductees, including Rage Against the Machine, Kate Bush, ... Read more at Metal Insider
Album Review: '68 - 'Yes, And…'
  This past Friday (29th), fans of the noise rock duo '68 were treated to their newest release, Yes, And…. Having only encountered them briefly at a festival, I was familiar with their abundant and chaotic rock sound, witnessing them thrash the drum kit and stage during ... Read more at Metal Insider
Vertebra Atlantis - New Single Launched
"Drown In Aether, Sovereign Of Withered Ardor", the new single from Vertebra Atlantis's sophomore full length release A Dialogue With The Eeriest Sublime, has surfaced online. The new outing drops October 20 on I, Voidhanger Records. Read more… - Read more at Metal Storm News
Lord Dying - Announce 'Clandestine Transcendence' Album
On January 19th, 2024, Oregon progressive sludge masters Lord Dying will unleash their fourth long player entitled Clandestine Transcendence. It was produced by Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou at his God City Studios. For a preview, check out the first single called "I Am Nothing I Am ... Read more at Metal Storm News
NBA Star Jimmy Butler Explains Why He's Emo Now
Star Miami Heat player Jimmy Butler has debuted a new "emo" look ahead of the start of the 2023-24 NBA season. But is the athlete for real? On Monday (Oct. 2), Butler arrived to the Heat's media day at the team's home arena at Miami's Kaseya Center sporting a complete " ... Read more at Loudwire
Avatar Singer Rips X's (Ex-Twitter) Current State, Closes Account
Avatar frontman Johannes Eckerstrom has shared his intent with fans to deactivate his X (formerly Twitter) account over the next day, but he's not leaving without having his say first on the current state of the social media platform. Eckerstrom, who joined Twitter in 2013 per his current ... Read more at Loudwire
POLL: What's the Best Soundgarden Album? - VOTE NOW
That voice! Their power! There was nobody quite like Soundgarden. From being grunge pioneers in the '80s to reaching their full potential in the '90s and staging a comeback in the 2010s, the group has quite the musical legacy. But which of their albums is the best? That's what we ... Read more at Loudwire
Metallica Fans Share Their Experiences Meeting Members of Band
When fans meet their favorite musicians, it's a moment they'll remember for the rest of their lives - whether it's good or bad. Some Metallica fans have shared their experiences meeting the members of the band on Reddit, and they seemed positive for the most part. There have been a ... Read more at Loudwire
TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Doesn't Think He Would Get The Call To Step In For PHILIP ANSELMO On PANTERA's 'Celebration' Tour
TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Doesn't Think He Would Get The Call To Step In For PHILIP ANSELMO On PANTERA's 'Celebration' Tour
In a new interview with Metal Pilgrim, former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens was once again asked if he would be "up to the task" of stepping in for Philip Anselmo, if he was approached about it, at a PANTERA concert on the reformed band's current tour. He responded ... Read more at BLABBERMOUTH.NET
P.O.D.'s SONNY SANDOVAL On Upcoming 'Veritas' Album: 'It's Rocking All The Way Through'
P.O.D.'s SONNY SANDOVAL On Upcoming 'Veritas' Album: 'It's Rocking All The Way Through'
In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", P.O.D. singer Sonny Sandoval spoke about the band's upcoming studio album, "Veritas", which will arrive next spring via Mascot. Asked if the new P.O.D. material is heavier or ... Read more at BLABBERMOUTH.NET
U2's 5 Most Dazzling Moments From Sphere Opening Night
U2's 5 Most Dazzling Moments From Sphere Opening Night - Read more at Ultimate Classic Rock
Tour news: Lauryn Hill / Fugees, Ying Yang Twins, Tedeschi Trucks, Ramy Youssef, more
Tour news: Lauryn Hill / Fugees, Ying Yang Twins, Tedeschi Trucks, Ramy Youssef, more - Read more at BrooklynVegan
Canada's Loud As Hell Festival Opens Band Submissions For 2024 Lineup
Canada's Loud As Hell Festival Opens Band Submissions For 2024 Lineup
Canadian extreme music festival, Loud As Hell, announces it will be accepting band submissions for their 2024 lineup - being held from August 2 to 4 at the Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds in Drumheller, AB.Roaring into the Alberta badlands where the Dinosaurs once roamed, the annual gathering of ... Read more at Bravewords.com - News
Watch DEFACING GOD Perform "Rise Of Trinity" Live At Copenhell; Official Video Streaming
Watch DEFACING GOD Perform "Rise Of Trinity" Live At Copenhell; Official Video Streaming
Defacing God have released the new video, "Rise Of Trinity" (Live At Copenhell). The song is featured on the band's new album, The Resurrection Of Lilith, available via Napalm Records. Watch the clip below:Rooted in occultism and witchcraft, Defacing God strives on ancient stories ... Read more at Bravewords.com - News
ZORNHEYM Announce Graphic Novel Version Of The Zornheim Sleep Experiment & Brand New Acoustic EP; Lyric Video For First Single Posted
ZORNHEYM Announce Graphic Novel Version Of The Zornheim Sleep Experiment & Brand New Acoustic EP; Lyric Video For First Single Posted
Zornheym have just announced the graphic novel version of the band's latest album, The Zornheim Sleep Experiment, and a brand new acoustic EP, entitled The Forgotten Inmates, which will be released on November 3 via Noble Demon. With the lyric video for the first single, "Keep The Devil ... Read more at Bravewords.com - News
Black Sabbath – Tokyo Heaven (2023)
Black Sabbath - Tokyo Heaven (2023)
Artist: Black Sabbath Album: Tokyo Heaven Released: 2023 Style: Heavy Metal Format: MP3 320Kbps Size: 160 Mb Tracklist: 01 - Supertzar 02 - War Pigs 03 - Neon Knights 04 - N.I.B. 05 - Children Of The Sea 06 - Sweet Leaf 07 - Drum Solo 08 - Sweet Leaf (Reprise) 09 - Lady Evil 10 - Black Sabbath 11 - ... Read more at New Album Releases ยป Metal
Beartooth Announce Fall 2024 European/UK Tour
Beartooth have announced a headlining European/UK tour. The trek will take place in fall 2024. Tour Dates: 10/10 Berlin, GER - Columbiahalle 10/11 Cologne, GER - Palladium 10/12 Cologne, GER - Palladium 10/15 Vienna, AUT - Gasometer 10/16 Wiesbaden, GER - Schlachthof 10/17 Wiesbaden, GER - ... Read more at Metal Anarchy
Brujeria Announce UK/Ireland Tour
Brujeria have announced a UK/Ireland tour with Borstal. Here's the dates: 05/24 Colchester, UK - Arts Centre 05/25 Leicester, UK - Uprising Festival 05/26 Manchester, UK - Rebellion 05/28 Glasgow, UK - Slay 05/29 Belfast, IRE - Limelight 2 05/30 Dublin, IRE - Grand Social 05/31 Swansea, UK - ... Read more at Metal Anarchy
Disturbed's David Draiman Reunited With His Missing Puppy
Disturbed's David Draiman has officially been reunited with his puppy Charlotte, who recently went missing. The frontman shared the good news on Instagram: View this post on Instagram A post shared by David Draiman (@davidmdraiman) - Read more at Metal Anarchy
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