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'Game of Thrones' has always had a metal connection—in addition to the show's subject matter, the series has also featured the members of Mastodon appearing as Wildings, and the band also contributed a song, "White Walker," to 'Catch The Throne: The Mixtape Volume II.'
Now, via Loudwire, Ozzy Osbourne and Firewind guitarist Gus G. has put his spin on the show's famous opening theme song. Check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments!
Chicago-based guitarist Rob Scallon is, as we've shown in the past, the guy who covers Slayer and Cannibal Corpse songs with banjos and ukuleles. Now, as part of what he's calling "May-tallica," Rob has posted a banjo cover of Metallica's "Master of Puppets," with a keytar solo, to boot!
As he says: "Master of banjos I'm plucking your strings!!!"
Check out the video below and let us know what you think in the comments!
For more about Scallon, follow him on Facebook and Twitter. You can also watch his previous "Raining Blood" banjo cover and "War Ensemble" cover.
Check out "Master of Puppets" below and let us know what you think in the comments!
John 5 has premiered the official video for "Here's to the Crazy Ones." The track comes off the Rob Zombie guitarist's upcoming solo album, 'Guitars, T!ts and Monsters,' due later this year.
Check out the video below and let us know what you think in the comments!
Saudade, the new project from Deftones singer Chino Moreno, Bad Brains guitarist Dr. Know, keyboardist John Medeski (Medeski, Martin and Wood), bassist Chuck Doom (Crosses) and drummer Mackie Jayson (Cro-Mags) have premiered their debut single, also titled "Saudade." Check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments!
Marlborough, Massachusetts-based death metal group Abnormality will release its new album, 'Mechanisms of Omniscience,' on April 29 via Metal Blade Records. Today, the band has teamed up with Revolver to premiere the entire album stream right here, right now! Check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments! To get 'Mechanisms of Omniscience,' visit Metal Blade's webstore. For more on Abnormality, follow them on Twitter and Facebook.
Hellyeah have premiered a new song, "X." The track is taken from their upcoming fifth album, 'Unden!able,' due June 3 via Eleven Seven Music.
Check out "X" below and let us know what you think in the comments!
Volbeat have premiered the lyric video for a new song, "The Bliss." The track will appear on their upcoming sixth full-length album, 'Seal the Deal & Let's Boogie,' due June 3 via Republic Records.
Produced by longtime collaborator Jacob Hansen and co-produced by frontman Michael Poulsen and lead guitarist Rob Caggiano, 'Seal the Deal & Let's Boogie' includes a total of 13 new tracks.
Poulsen said, "After months writing and recording, we're thrilled to finally be able to unleash 'Seal the Deal & Let's Boogie' into the world. Play it loud!"
Check out "The Bliss" below and let us know what you think in the comments!
Grand Magus have premiered a new song, "Forged in Iron - Crowned in Steel." The track comes off the band's upcoming album, 'Sword Songs,' due May 13 via Nuclear Blast. The new album was produced by Nico Elgstrand at Studio Supa in Stockholm, Sweden, and the cover artwork was created by acclaimed artist Anthony Roberts.
Commented vocalist Janne "J.B." Christofferson, "We put all of our sweat, blood and tears into this new album and I think that you can hear that. For me, 'Sword Songs' is the best Grand Magus album ever! The new songs are faster and more aggressive than on 'Triumph and Power,' and we have also included some more extreme and harder stuff. I'm convinced that there are some future classics on the disc!"
Check out "Varangian" below and let us know what you think in the comments!
Vancouver-based tech-death act The Schoenberg Automaton will release its new album, 'Apus,' on June 3 via Entertainment One Music (eOne) / Lifeblood Inc. In anticipation, the band has teamed up with Revolver to premiere its new song, "Swarm." Check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments! Vocalist Jake Gerstle said, "Our visual journey through life helps us understand and recognize patterns. The patterns of life can be chaotic. We connect through social circles that intertwine with the different connections we establish, creating our reality that travels along the Mobius strip of our existence. Our social circles help us understand our connection with loved ones and nature. However, individual freedoms can often be trapped by the intertwining of these circles." To get 'Apus,' visit iTunes. For more on The Schoenberg Automaton, follow them on Twitter and Facebook.
Alt-rock act TOLA (The Other LA)—which features guitarist CJ Pierce of Drowning Pool—will release its new self-titled EP on April 29. In anticipation, the band has teamed up with Revolver to premiere its new song and lyric video, "The Connection." Fronted by 17-year-old frontwoman Aria, the vocalist and lyricist living with Asperger's considers herself blessed to be able to pen distinct lyrics that reflect her truly unique perspective of the world. Check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments!
To get 'TOLA,' visit their website. For more on TOLA, follow them on Twitter and Facebook.
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April 28 - Lafayette, LA @ The District w/ Hellyeah
May 14 - Carencro, LA @ Rock for Hope at Metro Life Church
May 20 - Houston, TX @ BFE Rock Club w/ AS/SB
May 21 - San Antonio, TX @ Fitzgeralds w/ AS/SB
May 27 - Lafayette, LA @ Hodgefest
June 11 - New Orleans, LA @ Southern Sportman's Festival & Expo