modern metal

UK modern Metal quartet Sylosis unleashed their long-awaited 5th studio album, “Cycle of Suffering”, earlier this year via Nuclear Blast followed by an album release show at Islington Hall in London.

The band filmed a video for the raging title track at that show, which they will be premiering on YouTube on Thursday, April 2nd at 6pm GMT / 7pm CET / 10am PST.

Join Josh to chat about all things Sylosis as the video goes live, here.

As I Lay Dying have released a new single titled “Destruction or Strength”, along with a new T-shirt to benefit crew members and local charity.

A message from As I Lay Dying:

LA-based indie label, Cleopatra Records, is proud to announce the signing of industrial metal superstars, Powerman 5000. Fronted by the creative mastermind Spider One, the band will launch a new album later this year and tour in support of the release both in the US and overseas.

Ebonivory, one of the fastest-rising acts of the blossoming Australian progressive music scene, will release their new album “The Long Dream I” on June 5th, 2020, via Wild Thing Records.

Watch a teaser trailer for the album below.

Mike Lepond’s Silent Assassins will release their brand new full-length, “Whore of Babylon”, on May 29th, 2020, via Silver Lining Music .  
 

One of Toronto’s favourite ambient progressive metal/rock duo Jupiter Hollow announce they will be releasing their new album “Bereavement” on June 12th, 2020, to follow their two highly praised recordings “AHDOMN” (2018) and “Odyssey” (2016). 

“Bereavement” is the continuation of the storyline from both previous releases. The band further explains:

As the impact of COVID-19 is being felt around the world, many of our Napalm Records artists and their teams have had to make the very difficult decision to postpone or cancel their previously scheduled tours. This current situation will cause previously unforeseeable issues for artists and the entire live entertainment industry, but the health and safety of everyone – including our artists, their teams and live music fans – is absolutely paramount, now and always. 

Lamb Of God has released the music video for “Memento Mori”, the opening track on their forthcoming self-titled album due out on May 8th, via Nuclear Blast Records. Fans were able to unlock a 10 second teaser of the song through an eerie Instagram Story filter released by the band over the weekend. 
 
Watch the video for “Memento Mori” below.
 

Smackbound is a new hard rock/metal band from the robust and acclaimed Finnish music scene, who will release their debut album, “20/20” on Frontiers Music Srl. Due out on May 8th, 2020, hard rock and metal fans can expect powerful, driving songs, impeccable musicianship, and stunning vocals from this exciting new band.

For a taste, check out the newly released single and video for “The Game” below.

Sweden’s finest modern metal heroes Amaranthe have entered the studio in Denmark to start working on the recording of their new album - just one hour before the Danish borders were closed!