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Testament have debuted their latest single, "Stronghold," along with a trippy 360 degree visualizer. The interactive, visually captivating clip can be viewed below.
"Stronghold" is the latest single from the band's 11th studio album, 'Brotherhood of the Snake,' which is set for an October 28 release via Nuclear Blast Records. Those who pre-order the album via iTunes or Amazon will receive "Stronghold" as an instant download. Physical copies can be pre-ordered here.
Let us know what you think about the track in the comments!
Red Fang have debuted "The Deep," the latest single from forthcoming release, 'Only Ghosts,' which will be released October 14 via Relapse Records.
"I would like to introduce you to a song called 'The Deep,' from our new record, 'Only Ghosts.'" Frontman Aaron Beam told Kerrang! "It's about some heavy shit in my life, but I am glad to be able to share it with you. Maybe you can pull something out of it that you identify with. Maybe not. Maybe you will think this song sucks. That's all fine! I feel that we did the subject justice and I am very proud of it. I especially like Bryan's screams on the choruses and the lonely, plaintive guitar that David ad-libbed at the end."
Stream "The Deep" below and let us know what you think!
After an Alter Bridge fan was shot during an incident on September 25 in an area near the University of Illinois, the band reached out to the fan to bring him some positivity after the ordeal.
Erik Lasaine and several of his friends happened to find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. While passing by a fight that had broken out, Lasaine, his friend George Korchev and two bystanders were struck with stray bullets when gunfire broke out. With the bullet just missing his spine, Lasaine had suffered non-fatal injuries, however, Korchev died.
When Lasaine eulogized his friend just two days after the shooting, he recited lyrics from Alter Bridge's "Blackbird" to honor his friend's memory. The band was so moved by this gesture that they offered to fly Lasaine out to see the band perform on October 7 in Dallas, T.X.
Not only did Lasaine and Korchev's girlfriend get to see the band's performance, but they were also treated to a VIP meet-and-greet at the band's soundcheck and even got to hang with the band after the show. Alter Bridge dedicated "Blackbird" to Korchev's memory as well. The song, which appears on the album of the same name, can be heard below.
Speaking with Billboard, Lasaine commented "It totally blew my mind. I was surprised … It was definitely really cool."
Alter Bridge's latest album, 'The Last Hero,' is out now via Caroline Records.
Welcome to Revolver Magazine's "World's Loudest Podcast." Tune in every other week to hear the latest news, music and interviews with special guests from the world of hard rock and heavy metal.
Episode 29 which is presented by Metal Blade records, DW Drums, and Zoom Audio, is hosted by Zeena Koda (formerly of Sirius XM's Liquid Metal, currently of boxxtalk.com) andRevolver's Chris Enriquez. Check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments!
First, we catch up with Candiria's John LaMacchia to talk about their new record, the hiatus, difficulties with former labels, losing drummer Ken Schalk, touring New York City, and so much more. Plus, we play new tunes from Serpentine Dominion, Destrage, Wovenwar, and more!
Of Mice & Men have canceled their remaining shows on their European tour to focus on singer Austin Carlile's health. The band has issued a statement through their official Facebook page. The post can be read below.
Carlile suffers from Marfan Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects the body's connective tissue, causing weakness in the heart, joints and muscles and results in chronic pain.
The band is on tour in support of their latest album, 'Cold World,' which is available now via Rise Records.
While Hurricane Matthew was rocking Florida, Slayer fan Lane Pittman was rocking out to "Raining Blood."
"Had a request for some hair action during the 'cane. I granted it," read the post on Lane's Facebook page where he shared a nine-second video of him waving an American flag while he headbangs to the classic Slayer tune. Watch the video below!
The following article is from Revolver's October/November 2016 issue. It is on newsstands now and available for purchase in our webstore.
by Richard Bienstock
"There might be an idea someone has of what All That Remains is supposed to sound like, but we always try to challenge that idea," says frontman Phil Labonte. And indeed, over the course of its almost 20-year career, the Massachusetts-based metalcore heavyweights have slowly incorporated a greater use of everything from clean vocals to melodic hooks to power-ballad arrangements into their music, earning plenty of new fans—and a few detractors—in the process. So when the singer tells Revolver that the band's in-the-works new studio album, its eighth overall, is "probably our most challenging record yet," that's saying something.
According to Labonte, the changes this time around happened right from the start of the writing process. "We wanted to mix it up a little bit and write from a vocal perspective this time," he says. "So I went to L.A. and came up with vocal ideas and melodies and then sent those chord progressions back to Oli [Herbert, guitarist] and he wrote riffs in response to that." Writing in that manner, he continues, "turned the record into a vocal album as opposed to a guitar album. And that affected some things. Like, there might be less intricacy in the riffs because they were written in response to my voice."
Furthermore, Labonte also reveals that the majority of the new songs feature "significant programming and electronic sounds. And that's something we wanted to have flowing through the entire record. So you're gonna hear that kind of influence on most of the tracks."
Labonte also reports that among the new batch of songs, there are two that are similar in style to All That Remains' 2012 ballad "What If I Was Nothing," and another that is "really going to challenge people." But not everything will be a break from the norm: When it comes to subject matter on the new songs, he laughs. "Well, most people that are familiar with me know that I'm pretty political… and it is an election year." As for how that fact influenced the album? "When politics affects you negatively, you're usually pretty angry," Labonte says. "So, it's a metal record."
Triscuits are a must on our daily rider. I love that they have I think three ingredients total, versus the 20 in chips. Start with a base layer of Triscuits, then layer what ever good extra rider stuff you may have: alternate layers of different pulled apart cheeses, shredded lunch meat, pickled jalapeños, then being layering again. The final layer should be cheese, then Frank's hot sauce or sriracha; microwave it to finish.
On each singular Triscuit, place one slice banana, one Ghiradeli dark chocolate morsel in the center and drizzle honey.
The canned chicken or tuna is mixed in a red solo cup with Bragg's apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, srirachia, and fage plain Greek yogurt. I don't measure the ratios, but just like when cooking at home—tasting is key. You want enough yogurt to make the protein end up in a consistency like a normal chicken salad; the vinegar, soy, and sriracha are all to taste; watch it that you don't add too much liquid and thin out the yogurt.
Revolver's own Stephanie Cabral was on hand to catch all the action for Hellyeah and Act of Defiance's show on September 29 at the Hard Rock Hotel in the Sioux City, Iowa! Check out the photos she captured of Hellyeah for us below–and you can also follow her on Twitter and Facebook.