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Phoenix-based metalcore act The Word Alive has released a new music video, "Trapped." Check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments!

The group's new album, 'Dark Matter,' is out now via Fearless.

MORE THE WORD ALIVE: Top Five Stagedive Tips from The Word Alive's Telle Smith
 

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The Cult guitarist Billy Duffy recently dropped by Revolver HQ to discuss his working relationship with vocalist Ian Astbury, recording with producer Bob Rock, the band's new single/video for "Hinterland," and older songs they still love playing! Check out the clip below and let us know what you think in the comments!

To get 'Hidden City,' visit their website. For more on The Cult, follow them on Twitter and Facebook.
 

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Asking Alexandria have premiered a new song, "Send Me Home." The track comes off their upcoming album, 'The Black,' due March 25 via Sumerian Records.

Check out "Send Me Home" below and let us know what you think in the comments!
 

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Atlanta-based death metal act Withered will release their new album, 'Grief Relic,' on May 27 via Season of Mist. In anticipation, the band has teamed up with Revolver to premiere their new track, "Feeble Gasp." Check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments!

Vocalist/guitarist Mike Thompson said, "This song was designed to capture the glory of of levity experienced at the peak of extreme emotional or physical suffering. It's the bright crisp moment when your psyche detaches from the suffering and you are afforded the opportunity to perceive beyond the limits of your pain. It's somewhat of a traditional energy for Withered so I think there is a sense of comfort that accompanies the experience."

To get 'Grief Relic,' visit Season of Mist's webstore. For more on Withered, follow them on Facebook.
 

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Late last year at a show in California, The Word Alive frontman, Tyler "Telle" Smith, broke two vertebrae in his back after a stagediving accident. While a life-changing experience for the vocalist, he did finish up that tour in pain—and learned his lesson.

"It sent a shockwave through my whole body and I lost feeling in everything from my neck down," Smith recently told Revolver. "I was lying there thinking to myself, 'Are you fucking kidding me? Am I paralyzed? Is this how my life as I know it ends?'"

Regardless of the incident, the metalcore act's new album already had an aggressive tone. "It's called 'Dark Matter' for a reason," Smith said. "There are enough albums out there that show you the light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes people just need songs they can relate to when they're just sitting in their car and feeling like the world is fucking ending."

Now, the frontman is sharing some knowledge with you—check out his Top Five Tips for First-Time Stagedivers.


 

1. "For your first time, you should make sure the show is packed. Always practice in a small venue where you're almost falling into people's arms, rather than just jumping and hoping someone catches you. Don't do it at an empty show."

2. "Don't jump into a crowd throwing elbows or knees first. People will move out of the way."

3. "Give people a warning, letting them know you're going to jump. If you don't, then you're for sure going to hit the ground."

4. "If a venue is not well lit, and people are watching the band and can't see you coming, you're going to hurt yourself."

5. "Lastly, don't try to be Superman like I did because you not only run the risk of breaking your back like I did, but possibly hurting someone else seriously. Stagediving can be a lot of fun if done right, or painful if not."

For more on The Word Alive, follow them on Twitter and Facebook.
 

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Judas Priest will unveil their new DVD, 'Battle Cry,' on March 25 via Epic Records. In anticipation, the band has teamed up with Revolver to premiere their clip of "Halls of Valhalla." Check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments!

Recorded live on August 1, 2015 at Germany's Wacken Festival in front of an audience of 85,000, 'Battle Cry' is available on a 15-track CD, with the entire show on Blu-ray and DVD (running over 94 minutes), as well as digital audio and video formats. The DVD and Blu-ray also contains three bonus tracks shot in Poland on December 10, 2015 at The Ergo Arena, Gdansk, Poland.

The band's tour in support of their 17th studio album, 'Redeemer of Souls', was one of the most extensive of the group's entire career—consisting of 130 shows in 33 countries.

For more information, visit Judas Priest's website, Twitter and Facebook.
 

 
Battle Cry CD sequence:
1. (Intro) Battle Cry
2. Dragonaut
3. Metal Gods
4. Devil's Child
5. Victim of Changes
6. Halls of Valhalla
7. Redeemer of Souls
8. Beyond the Realms of Death
9. Jawbreaker
10. Breaking the Law
11. Hell Bent For Leather
12. The Hellion
13. Electric Eye
14. You've Got Another Thing Coming
15. Painkiller

Battle Cry DVD/Blu-ray sequence:
1. (Intro) Battle Cry
2. Dragonaut
3. Metal Gods
4. Devil's Child
5. Victim of Changes
6. Halls of Valhalla
7. Turbo Lover
8. Redeemer of Souls
9. Beyond the Realms of Death
10. Jawbreaker
11. Breaking the Law
12. Hell Bent For Leather
13. The Hellion
14. Electric Eye
15. You've Got Another Thing Coming
16. Painkiller
17. Living After Midnight
Recorded live on August 1st, 2015 at Wacken Festival, Germany.
BONUS TRACKS
18. Screaming for Vengeance
19. The Rage
20. Desert Plains
Recorded live on December 10th, 2015 at The Ergo Arena, Gdansk, Poland.

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Slayer have premiered the video for "You Against You." The clip is the prequel to "Repentless," the band's brutal 2015 video filmed at an L.A. prison. Like "Repentless," "You Against You" was directed by BJ McDonnell, stars Jason Trost ('Hatchet III') as Wyatt, the eyepatched rebel inmate, and tells the story of the circumstances that led to Wyatt's erroneous arrest and imprisonment.

"After the 'Repentless' video," said Slayer's Tom Araya, "BJ delivers with 'You Against You.' Fu**ing awesome!!!!!"

Check out "You Against You" below and let us know what you think in the comments!
 

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Revolver's own Derek Soto was on hand to catch all the action for Killswitch Engage's show on March 6 at Gramercy Theatre in New York City. Check out the photos he captured for us below–you can also follow him on Twitter and Instagram.

 

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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 20, which is presented by Metal Blade Records, DW Drums and Zoom, is hosted by Zeena Koda (formerly of Sirius XM's Liquid Metal, currently of boxxtalk.com) and Revolver's Chris Enriquez. Check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments!

First, we catch up with Between the Buried and Me to talk about playing Coachella, prog influences, picking their opening bands instead of agents, touring, and much more. Then, we sit down with Mother Feather to chat about being non-typical, songwriting dynamic, and more! Plus, we play new tunes from Accuser, Ketzer, Exumer, and more!
 

 

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Trivium have premiered the video for "Dead And Gone." The song comes off the band's seventh studio effort, 'Silence in the Snow.' The follow-up to 2013's 'Vengeance Falls,' the album was produced by Michael "Elvis" Baskette (Slash, Alter Bridge) and mixed by Josh Wilbur (Gojira, Lamb of God).

Check out the "Dead and Gone" video below and let us know what you think in the comments!
 

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