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Liv said, "The lyrics came to me during a period when I was very disappointed with the human race and I felt like there was no humanity left, just egos, and that we are trying too hard to destroy ourselves, without even actually thinking twice about what we are doing. I felt that I needed a cool, more aggressive voice for this song and my manager suggested to me to talk to Schmier to see if he wanted to scream for me, and he liked the idea. So I'm sending out a big 'thank you' to Schmier and Destruction for being a part of my journey! "
Schmier added, "After the sorrowful break up of Sister Sin, it was very cool to hear that Liv would continue with a solo career. When I was invited to join her on one song, I was thrilled! 'KIlling Ourselves to Live' is more metal than her former band, comes with a very catchy melody and Liv's distinguishing vocals. Her fans will love this I`m sure!"
Papa Roach have shared "Help," the latest single from their forthcoming new album, for which the title and release date have yet to be revealed. It is tentatively scheduled to drop sometime this year. "Help" can be heard below.
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Vocalist Vaughn Bell said, "'Friction' is the title track off the album, essentially the light at the end of the tunnel in regards to the underlying theme of the album, which is conflict, push and pull, giving and taking, and all that is the friction in our lives. It shows someone trapped within the conflicts of their lives, searching for a way out from their demons and struggles, reliving it over and over, until they let go and move with their friction and not against it."
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Linkin Park's new album, 'One More Light,' will be released on May 19. In conjunction with the album announcement, the band have premiered "Heavy," the first single from the album, along with an accompanying music video. The song, which features a guest appearance from singer Kiiara, can be heard below.
Today, February 16, the band will host an exclusive performance and Q&A session via Facebook Live at 3:00 P.M. Eastern. The event can be streamed at this location.
'One More Light' can be pre-ordered here.
Vocalist Lauren Hart said, "This vicious new track, 'Dark Matter,' is about the dark energy in the world that affects us at our core. You can hold on to it and let it destroy you or you can let it flow through you and grow above it. It is there to strengthen you; letting it destroy you is a choice."
Guitarist Logan Mader added, "We worked with director Brian Cox (Gemini Syndrome) for this video. We gave him complete creative control over the imagery and he did not disappoint. He read the lyrics and was inspired. We are really happy with how it came out and hope you enjoy it."
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Emmure have debuted the official music video for the song "Flag of the Beast," the latest single from their forthcoming release, 'Look at Yourself.' The album is set for a March 3 release via SharpTone Records. The song and video are available below.
Speaking of the song and video in a statement, frontman Frankie Palmeri explained: "I was very happy with the video we did with Aaron Marsh. He came to me with a vision based off his interpretation of the song, and he brought it completely to life. He wanted to give me an audience that becomes ultra-violent or possessed by the lyrics of the song.
"'Flag Of The Beast' represents the idea that I am in fact some sort of evil deity in some people's eyes, but on the same coin, I am sort of an anti-hero. It is about myself and how I view people that have exited my life or have looked at me like I'm not on the right path. It is about being the epitomy of all things that are against the grain.
"You can hate me if it makes you feel better, but I am not going anywhere."
Check out "Flag of the Beast" below and let us know what you think of the song and video!
Darkest Hour have shared their latest single, "Those Who Survived," which is taken from their forthcoming album, 'Godless Prophets & The Migrant Flora.' The effort is due on March 10 via Southern Lord Recordings. The track can be streamed at this location.
Dutch metalcore group The Royal will release their new album, 'Seven,' on March 31 via Long Branch Records. In anticipation, the band has teamed up with Revolver to premiere their new song and music video, "Wildmind." Check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments!
The band said, "This song is about doing what you really want to do in life. if you keep believing in yourself and keep working hard you can do whatever you want to do and be truly free.
"With this video we want to show that it is important to do what you love and love what you do."
To pick up 'Seven,' visit Amazon. For more on The Royal, follow them on Twitter and Facebook.
Alice In Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell released his new solo song, "A Job to Do," which was co-written by composer Tyler Bates, whose credits include co-writing and producing Marilyn Manson's 2015 release, 'The Pale Emperor.' The song will appear on the soundtrack for the forthcoming movie, 'John Wick: Chapter 2.' The digital soundtrack will be released on February 10 while the physical version will not be available until March 3. "A Job to Do" can be heard below.
"I really dug 'John Wick' and have always admired Keanu's work," commented Jerry Cantrell. "When the opportunity arose to create a song for the second film, Tyler Bates and I wrote and recorded 'A Job to Do,' a theme song for the character. Can't wait to see it!"
Bates added: "Jerry and I are friends and neighbors. We got together to jam and came up with the music. He's a fan of the first 'John Wick' movie and wrote the lyrics from John Wick's introspective."
Directed by Chad Stahelski, "John Wick: Chapter 2" is the sequel to the 2014 film, 'John Wick.' The action thriller features Keanu Reeves, Common, Riccardo Scamarcio, Laurence Fishburne, Ruby Rose, Bridget Moynahan, Lance Reddick, Franco Nero, John Leguizamo and Ian McShane.
Listen to "A Job to Do" below and tell us what you think!
Chicago-based experimental metal group Without Waves will release its new album, 'Lunar,' on March 17 via Prosthetic Records. In anticipation, the band has teamed up with Revolver to premiere its new song, "Never Know Quite Why." Check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments!
Lead singer/guitarist Anthony Cwan said of their sound, "We enjoy it when fans draw comparisons to bands they think we sound like. It gives us a different perspective as to how people perceive us. The more new comparisons and reactions we get, the more we know we are doing something right."
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