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Butcher Babies’ Carla Harvey Reveals First Excerpt from New Novel, Death and Other Dances, via Revolver Mag.com

Posted on Aug 23, 2014

  Author/musician announces signing and reading at Los Angeles’ Book Soup   Carla Harvey, one half of the female-fronted duo...

Hammerfall: “Hector’s Hymn” Music Video Debuts Online

Posted on Aug 22, 2014

  Directed by 11 Frames Productions, the video for “Hector’s Hymn” ~ the opening track to (r)Evolution, the ninth studio album by...

Carnivores Come to Long Island

Posted on Aug 22, 2014

By SethM There’s nothing ordinary about the Carnivores Tour.  How could there be, with three incredibly unique bands always pushing the...

Vattnet Viskar Added to Maryland Deathfest 2015 Line-up

Posted on Aug 21, 2014

Currently in “writing-mode” for their sophomore album, New Hampshire’s Vattnet Viskar is proud to announce that they...

GWAR Talks about Their “GWAR Eternal Tour”

Posted on Aug 21, 2014

We just told you Decapitated would be supporting Gwar on the upcoming “GWAR Eternal Tour 2014,” which we’ll of course be covering...

Starkill Post Video Footage from the Studio + Head Out on Tour

Posted on Aug 21, 2014

  Virus Of The Mind Out October 14    Chicago based metallers Starkill have posted the first in a series of videos discussing...

Decapitated To Support Gwar on Fall Tour Through The U.S.

Posted on Aug 21, 2014

Returning to the U.S. in support of their sixth studio album Blood Mantra (due out in North America on September 30th), Polish technical...

Sleeping Giant’s New Album Finished People in Stores Now

Posted on Aug 19, 2014

    Salt Lake City’s Christian metalcore band Sleeping Giant ~ Tom Green (vocals), Geoff Brouillette (guitar), Matt Weir...

New Video from In Flames

Posted on Aug 18, 2014

  Check out the powerful new video “Through Oblivion” from In Flames’ upcoming album Siren Charms, releasing worldwide...

Neon Trees Announce “First Things First Tour,” Kicking Off September 29 on West Coast

Posted on Aug 18, 2014

Multi-Platinum Band Is Touring in Support of Pop Psychology, Which Debuted in Top 10 of The Billboard 200 Lead Single “Sleeping...

Heavy Montreal, Day 1 ~ The Start of an Unforgettable Weekend

Posted on Aug 18, 2014

So here’s the thing. If you really love music that’s, shall we say, on the heavier side of the sonic spectrum, chances are...

Capture The Crown To Co-Headline “Merchnow Presents: Not Your American Idols Tour” With For All Those Sleeping

Posted on Aug 18, 2014

Tour Launches October 1 and Features Ice Nine Kills, Palisades, Myka Relocate + Youth In Revolt on The Bill   Aussie metalcore band...

An Entombed A.D. Quickie

Posted on Aug 18, 2014

  Check out some cool fan-filmed video footage of Entombed A.D.’s August 8 performance at this year’s Bloodstock Open...

Electric Wizard Returns with Time to Die

Posted on Aug 18, 2014

In the world of heavy music, there are two types of people: the chosen ones who recognize Electric Wizard as the heaviest, most evil,...

Watch Sunflower Dead Bring Heavy Music Back to Life

Posted on Aug 17, 2014

  We’ve gotten the chance to talk a little about Sunflower Dead, now on tour with Powerman 5000 and (HED) p.e., but this week we...

Say Anything Premieres “Six Six Six” Music Video Via Spin

Posted on Aug 15, 2014

Band Announces Guest Guitarist Chris Conley of Saves The Day for Upcoming Australian Tour Say Anything has partnered with SPIN for the...

Charm City Devils’ Latest, Battles

Posted on Aug 13, 2014

  By Alyce Hayes     If you’re searching for some solid, hard-hitting party rock, your search is now officially...

EDX Brings His DJ Skills to Bijou in Boston on August 14!

Posted on Aug 13, 2014

As you may already know, EDX has broken through and, thanks to hits like “Cool You Off, ” “Breathin’,” and “Make Me Feel...

Sunflower Dead Premieres Brand New “Wasted” Music Video, Featuring the Eddie Wohl (Fuel, Anthrax, Ill Nino) Remix Version

Posted on Aug 13, 2014

     Long Beach, CA hard rockers Sunflower Dead just released their brand new music video for the killer re-mixed version of their...

Carcass Announces U.S. Tour with Obituary!

Posted on Aug 13, 2014

   Disinterred British extreme metal icons Carcass will return to the United States once again this October/November and joining them...

KAV Releases Title Track Off Forthcoming Album Man With No Shadow

Posted on Aug 13, 2014

    FlashWounds first introduced you to KAV back in May, and now, following the excitement his previous single “Dance in a...

Swedish Sid Metal Pioneers Machinae Supremacy To Release Phantom Shadow Via Spinefarm Records

Posted on Aug 12, 2014

Album Out Digitally on August 26 Bring on the joysticks! Machinae Supremacy, the pre-eminent overlords of Swedish SID metal, are gearing...

COAL CHAMBER RETURNS!

Posted on Aug 12, 2014

Band Announces Signing With Napalm Records Napalm Records is pleased to announce the signing of Los Angeles, California’s COAL...

A Little Anthrax Teaser from Heavy Montreal 2014

Posted on Aug 12, 2014

  We’ve got TONS of coverage coming your way from what I feel pretty safe in calling the best heavy music festival we’ve...

John-5 Gets in Touch with His Inner Child

Posted on Aug 11, 2014

    By FW staff   There are many ingredients that go into the making of a rock icon.   You’ve got to have the 3ds ~...

CES MMA XXV Was a Night Full of Surprises

Posted on Aug 10, 2014

On August 8, CES MMA once again delivered a night of great match-ups, perfect for its “AXS-TV FIGHTS” debut, and FlashWounds...

Kiss Turns 40 and Can Still Rock and Roll All Night

Posted on Aug 9, 2014

    By SethM     Say/think what you will about Kiss, especially long-time targets Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, but...

Exclusive In Flames Footage!

Posted on Aug 7, 2014

Check out this exclusive footage of In Flames talking about the creation of their new album Siren Charms, which premiered today on Loudwire...

Nuclear Blast To Re-Issue Meshuggah’s I

Posted on Aug 7, 2014

Continuing with the momentum of celebrating their 25-year anniversary, Sweden’s extreme metal deviants MESHUGGAH proudly announce the...

Amaranthe To Release Third Album Massive Addictive

Posted on Aug 7, 2014

  Gothenburg, Sweden’s Amaranthe, known for fusing melodic metal with elements of EDM, will release Massive Addictive, their...

411 Underground Celebrates 5 Years of Independent Music with Upcoming “Best Of 411″ Compilation

Posted on Aug 6, 2014

Band Lineup Announced ~ Compilation To Be Released August 19, 2014 411 Underground Radio continues its anniversary campaign...

Empires To Release Major Label Debut Orphan on September 23rd

Posted on Aug 6, 2014

Band Currently on Tour With The Chain Gang Of 1974, Releases New Track “Please Don’t Tell My Lover”   Empires ~ Tom...

Lacuna Coil Return to North America on Tour

Posted on Aug 6, 2014

  Band continues to support Broken Crown Halo       LACUNA COIL continues their world tour in support of their latest Century...

Nightwish Announce North American Deal with Nuclear Blast Entertainment

Posted on Aug 5, 2014

    Finland-based symphonic metal act NIGHTWISH ~ Floor Jansen – Vocals, Tuomas Holopainen, Keyboards, Marco Hietala – Bass...

Heavy Montreal Is Almost Here ~ Time to Get Super-Pumped!!

Posted on Aug 5, 2014

Here are just a few videos from Heavy Montreal’s “Chanson du Jour” collection to get you into the mood for HM…coming up THIS...

L.A. Rap Metallers The Chimpz Release Brand New Music Video for “California” via Loudwire

Posted on Aug 5, 2014

  New Ryan Greene-Produced, Self-Titled Album out September 9, 2014   SoCal hip-hop-influenced hard rockers The Chimpz ~ Artimus Prime...

Sims Announces Field Notes Release

Posted on Aug 5, 2014

Album Out September 2nd on Doomtree Records   Sims announces the release of Field Notes, a collection of 7 new tracks set for release on...

Ramming Speed Kicks Off Mini-East Coast Run with Municipal Waste, Madball

Posted on Aug 5, 2014

Thrash-punk quintet currently writing new material and preparing to shoot first-ever music video live in MA!       Known...

Stephen Perkins (Jane’s Addiction) & Rock Against MS Present “Beat MS” Drum Circle

Posted on Aug 5, 2014

  1st Drum Circle For Healing Takes Place Sunday, August 10th   Stephen Perkins, drummer of Jane’s Addiction, will lead the BEAT MS...

Red Tide Rising Launches Video for “The Otherside”

Posted on Aug 5, 2014

    Young Denver modern rock act Red Tide Rising have released the first video from their new album The Rising.  “The...

Preview of FlashWounds’ Full Photo Coverage of Lion Fight 17 Muay Thai at Foxwoods 8/1

Posted on Aug 2, 2014

  Last night we were once again (check out our coverage of Lion Fight 15 here) invited to cover Lion Fight Muay Thai (LF 17) at Foxwoods...

Maggots Rejoice, Slipnot Releases New Single!

Posted on Aug 2, 2014

  Yes, it’s true, we finally have new music to love from Slipnot in the form of the track “The Negative One!”  Nope, still no...

Queensryche with Original Lead Singer Geoff Tate to Change Its Name to Operation: Mindcrime After Current Farewell Tour Ends

Posted on Aug 1, 2014

Operation: Mindcrime ~ Featuring Geoff Tate, Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake), Simon Wright (AC/DC, Dio), Randy Gane (Myth) and...

Washington State’s A Lien Nation: Their New Album Deep Pockets + An Interview With Band Founder Chris Haley

Posted on Aug 1, 2014

  It’s been a long, hard day…the stress has taken its toll and all you want to do is get lost in the kind of music that...

Exorcise Your Demons with Chrysalis: Catch the Dual Premiere of “My Forsaken” Video with Revolver and Metal Hammer

Posted on Aug 1, 2014

  New Album Focus On The Center Out Now ~ Band Currently on Tour with Lose Control     Today, SoCal experimental metal group CHRYSALIS...

Join Us for The 5th Annual Mass Brewers Fest!

Posted on Aug 1, 2014

  The Massachusetts Brewers Guild is gearing up for its 5th annual Massachusetts Brewers Fest and in celebration, member breweries...

The Haunted premiere new track this weekend + new album now available for pre-order

Posted on Aug 1, 2014

  Swedish death-thrashers The Haunted are ready to unleash their 8th studio album, Exit Wounds, on August 25th in Europe and...

Flying Colors To Release Second Nature Via Music Theories / Mascot Label Group on 9/29 in Europe / UK & 9/30 In North America

Posted on Aug 1, 2014

Morse, Portnoy, LaRue, McPherson and Morse Announce Tour To Commence October 2 in Los Angeles with Shows Planned for Chicago,...

Above & Beyond’s “Blue Sky Action” Video Is a Cinematic Sci-Fi Special

Posted on Jul 31, 2014

  The official music video for Above & Beyond’s summer hit “Blue Sky Action” ~ directed by Ken Clark (who did...

Outasight Announces New Album + Releases Official Video for First Single

Posted on Jul 31, 2014

“Anchor Down” Premieres Exclusively Via Good Music All Day Single available on iTunes NOW! Highly Anticipated Sophomore Album Coming...