Metalsucks — Anubis Gate’s new self-titled album really took me by surprise; I went in expecting a standard Euro power metal affair but ended up falling in love with a complex, classic progressive metal masterpiece. I’ve already written about how this album r... more info

Metalsucks — Imagine a world in which Chris DeGarmo never left Queensryche and the band kept writing awesome albums into their sunset years instead of veritable suckfests like Dedicated to Chaos (I’ll even give them the benefit of the doubt by including Promis... more info

Metalsucks — I feel bad consistently dishing on Queensryche these days because the band’s music has meant so much to me in the past… but it’s that whole thing about your heroes letting you down, ya know? Only plausible conclusion: Chris DeGarmo was my hero ... more info

Metalsucks — It’s probably not overestimating things to state that Queensryche is kinda in the shit right now. Relatively speaking, of course. Not like Afghanistan- or Michael Todd-type in the shit. Not that bad. But the weeks surrounding release of twelfth alb... more info

Metalsucks — Wanna see Queensryche’s new video, for the song ”Get Started?” Well, unless you own their new album, you’re shit outta luck. You see, in an apparent effort to prove to the world that they don’t understand the purpose of a music video, Quee... more info

Metalsucks — Pretty slow week in metal releases, seeing just some new releases from Queensryche, the bass player from The Faceless, and also some band called Limp Bizkit. Details on this week’s latest metallic offerings after the jump! Evan Brewer – Alone (Su... more info

Altsounds — Californian blues-rockers RIVAL SONS have revealed the track listing for their forthcoming new album, PRESSURE & TIME. RIVAL SONS have been hailed by Classic Rock magazine as "ones to watch" in 2011 and recently headlined a show in London, England ... more info

Altsounds — Noisecreep.com is currently streaming a new song from *FAITHSEDGE*'s self titled debut album. The album is set to be released this coming Tuesday April 19th on Scarlet Records. Get your first listen to the song "Let It End This Way (http://r20.r... more info

Altsounds — Following the launch of the UK's new prestige rock festival, in 2010, High Voltage returns in 2011 with exclusive performances from headliners Judas Priest and Dream Theater, UK festival exclusives from Black Country Communion, Jethro Tull, Queen... more info

Altsounds — QUEENSRYCHE's first album for new label, Roadrunner Records/Loud & Proud, will be released this summer. The opus, entitled 'Dedicated to Chaos,' was recorded in the band's native Seattle and produced by Kelly Gray. UK fans will get their first tast... more info