It’s time to face your demons with Devildriver! With nine albums under their belt, the metal icons entered their 3rd decade with the two-part Dealing with Demons Saga: Dealing with Demon I and have now announced Dealing with Demons Volume II will be out on Napalm Records on May 12. The album was produced and engineered by Steve Evetts and additional engineering provided by guitarist … Continue reading WATCH: “Through the Depths” by Devildriver
It seems that lately that music has taken a nostalgic twist. Newer artists are giving me throwback vibes, be it pop punk vibes or in the case of Twisted Rose, an early 2000’s rock ballad vibe. While “Watch the Stars” is a far cry from a love ballad, it is a ballad nonetheless. “Watch the Stars” is a slow gut punch of a track that … Continue reading LISTEN: “Watch the Stars” by Twisted Rose
Melbourne’s Nat Vazer has released a dreamy and airy confessional with her song “Addicted to Misery” that is from her forthcoming sophomore album that is due out later this year. Nat says this of “Addicted to Misery”, The single chronicles a portrait of a time of feeling low, explored through a conversational journey. It’s about feeling powerless to help the one you love and the … Continue reading LISTEN: “Addicted to Misery” by Nat Vazer
The debut album The Perks of Being a Hypocrite by Europe’s earth angel, Cosmic Crooner, is due out Friday, March 17th and we here at Amplify the Noise were granted an advance listen and well, we are happy to report, the masses will not be disappointed. Of the album title, Cosmic Crooner says this, I think we’re all hypocrites. But calling yourself one gives you … Continue reading DEBUT ALBUM: The Perks Of Being a Hypocrite By Cosmic Crooner
When Nine In Nails posted that Trent and Atticus had worked with Fever Ray, my interest was piqued into diving into the artist. The duo have worked and created magnificent music for years and I know they do not take working with other artists lightly. So Fever Ray must have had that je ne sais quoi for them to work together. I am both intrigued … Continue reading DISCOVER: Fever Ray
Welsh songstress, Bethan Lloyd, has released her fourth single, “Aria” from forthcoming album, Metamorphosis (out on April 7th). While I still get Bjork vibes from Bethan’s vocals, she is able to create a beautiful experience with “Aria”. Through that experience, I feel that Bethan is more fairy and wood nymph than human and that she’s here to teach the rest of us mere humans how … Continue reading LISTEN: “Aria” by Bethan Lloyd
Will Ramos’ vocal talent is the reason I fell back in love with metal and heavier vocals. His precision and skill is like no other and only grows and refines with each song he does. Whether he is slaying vocals for his band Lorna Shore or being a guest vocalist for others, Will’s unique voice and insane talent shines through time and time again. So, … Continue reading WATCH: “Chokehold” by Will Ramos (Sleep Token cover)
Athens (Greece) rockers, Vonavibe have released “Run n’ Hide” from their forthcoming Bleed to Life (May 26, Eclipse Records). Along with the release, the trio of Dyon (rhythm guitars and vocals), John Tass (lead guitars), and George Andrian (drums) also gave details on how to pre-order and pre-save Bleed to Life. Of the song, Dyon says, ‘Run n’ Hide’ is about substance abuse. I have … Continue reading WATCH & LISTEN: “Run n’ Hide” by Vonavibe
I am kicking myself for being a month late on discovering there was new Mid City music! Like what rock have I been living under?! My first trek into the world of Mid City was their highly infectious song, “Dead Broke Blues” and I haven’t looked back or been disappointed with any music I’ve heard after. Mid City’s February release, “Compromise” continues with the hit … Continue reading HOT TRACK: “Compromise” by Mid City
Hailing from Melbourne…Australia, not Florida, Lipstereo is a four piece band that is made up of Sam Stranges on vocals and rhythm guitar, Andrew Stainsby on lead guitar, Tage Hosking-Gregory on bass and Jesse Porter on drums. Formed in 2019 the foursome joined over a mutual obsession of back catalogues of The Strokes, Weezer and Arctic Monkeys. Their single “Little Spaceships” is making its US … Continue reading LISTEN | “Little Spaceships” by Lipstereo
Cradle of Filth announced their newest live album, Trouble and Their Double Lives will be released on Napalm Records on April 28th. Along with the announcement, the band released a brand new song and video. Dani Filth says this about “She is a Fire” which is one of two new studio songs on the live album. This track and the other original track on this … Continue reading WATCH | “She is a Fire” by Cradle of Filth
Ahead of their March and April tours, Belgian metal masters, Evil Invaders, have released a live version of their single “In Deepest Black”. Joe (vocalist & guitarist) says this about “In Deepest Black”, With our new album, Shattering Reflection, and a full festival season, 2022 has been an amazing year for us. Later this month we’ll tour throughout Europe so we thought it would be … Continue reading WATCH | “In Deepest Black” (live) by Evil Invaders
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