SMART Goals And How To Set Them
SMART GOALS And Using Them To Help Boost Your Marketing Efforts A lot of bands have marketing goals, and the sad part is that most bands don't achieve them. In this post, we are going to go over some of the reasons why many bands don't. What Are SMART Goals In...
WARHOG Release New EP The Dystopian Chronicles Vol. 2
WARHOG, the fierce four-piece metal band hailing from Dallas, Texas, is back with The Dystopian Chronicles, Vol. 2, an EP that takes listeners even deeper into the band’s vision of dark and uncertain futures. Emerging from the shadows of their...
AOIDOS Release New Single “From The Surface Grate”
Blackened death metallers AOIDOS have released "From the Surface Grate" the third single from their highly anticipated upcoming album Oizys which is set to be released on November 29th, 2024 via Nox Liberartio Records. The band comments that the song...
Rhüne Mountain Festival Confirms First Headliner
Sludge/doom heavyweights DOPETHRONE have been confirmed as the headliners for Day 2 of the second annual Rhüne Mountain Festival, which will be held in Stoney Creek, Ontario, from June 26th to 28th, 2025. Created by Ryan Hilton of Black Throne Productions and Paul...
THE TALE UNTOLD Releases Lyric Video For “The Craving,” New Album Counterculture Out Today
Blurring the lines between genres with their unique fusion of extreme metal and catchy electronica, Nebraska-based metal quintet THE TALE UNTOLD has released their groundbreaking new album, Counterculture, today. Alongside the album drop, the band debuts a lyric...
VOSFORIS Release Bass Playthrough For “Alien Nexion”
Black metal overlords VOSFORIS have released a bass playthrough video for "Alien Nexion". The song is taken from their album Cosmic Cenotaph, which will be released on vinyl December 6th 2024. Band mastermind Simon White comments "The song, lyrically is...
MICHAEL RUDOLPH CUMMINGS & MLNY PARSONZ To Embark on Limited Winter Tour
Acclaimed singer-songwriter MICHAEL RUDOLPH CUMMINGS, former frontman of underground rock legends BACKWOODS PAYBACK, and MLNY PARSONZ, powerhouse bassist and vocalist of the iconic band ROYAL THUNDER, are joining forces for an intimate, exclusive winter tour. This...
EMBER BELLADONNA Releases Video For “The Grove”
Solo artist EMBER BELLADONNA has unveiled another video, the title track from her critically acclaimed album The Grove. The video is steeped in the fantasy themes that the flutist is known for and will heavily appeal to fans of films such as Lord of the...
Metal Enchantress WHITE CRONE Unveils New Single “The Conscript”
“The Conscript” is the newest single from the bewitching visionary that is WHITE CRONE. The track combines elements of progressive and power metal, depicting a somber conversation in an unnamed medieval village between a mother and her son, as he faces conscription...
KIR Unleashes New Single “Apoptosis” from Upcoming Album L’appel du vide
Kraków’s black metal duo KIR have released their haunting first single, “Apoptosis,” from the anticipated debut album L’appel du vide. The single premiered on Black Metal Promotion’s YouTube channel and offers a gripping introduction to KIR’s unique sound...
FOUR STROKE BARON Announces North American Tour Dates for 2025
Progressive rockers FOUR STROKE BARON are thrilled to announce their 2025 tour, hitting key cities across the West Coast and Canada. Known for their electrifying live performances and a sound that fuses elements of rock, metal, and electronic music, FOUR STROKE BARON,...
DIY Tour Essentials: Planning Your First Small Tour
So you’re ready to take your music on the road! Planning your first small tour is exciting, but without a booking agent to organize the logistics, it can feel overwhelming. Don’t worry—many successful musicians started with DIY tours, and with a bit of planning,...
SCARLATAMUSIC Releases Powerful New Single “Locomotive”
SCARLATAMUSIC has released his powerful new single "Locomotive" on all streaming platforms. The song is a three-minute instrumental unstoppable, high-energy blast that will whet your appetite for his upcoming EP Ascendance. Listen...
OVERT ENEMY Unleashes Explosive New Track “Eradication” with Captivating Lyric Video
OVERT ENEMY, the Texas-based powerhouse in the world of metal, has dropped a fierce new track, “Eradication,” along with a dynamic lyric video featuring art by Colombian graphic artist Santiago Yanez and animated by Ven Scott (Runescarred/VS Filmworks) that invites...
LIONS AT THE GATE Unveil New Single and Music Video “Silhouettes of Me” Ahead of December Texas Tour
Rising metal force LIONS AT THE GATE has just unveiled their latest single, "Silhouettes of Me," a powerful new track that explores the personal and emotional battles with addiction and depression. This introspective release showcases the band’s signature mix of...
SEVEN KINGDOMS Release Melodic Power Anthem “Wilted Pieces” from New EP The Square-Out Today!
Photo credit Camden Cruz Florida's SEVEN KINGDOMS are celebrating the release of their highly anticipated EP The Square with a video for "Wilted Pieces". The song is a melodic anthem similar in style to classic 80s songs by bands such as STARSHIP, JOURNEY,...
TUNGSTEN Preview The Entirety of The Grand Inferno Ahead Of November 8, 2024 via RPM
Swedish symphonic metal quartet TUNGSTEN are streaming the entirety of their upcoming album The Grand Inferno, alongside of an exclusive track-by-track at Decibel Magazine. The album will be released tomorrow, November 8, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). Listen...
MENTAL CRUELTY Release Reimaged Piano Version Of “Symphony Of A Dying Star” Feat. Misstiq
Stream And Watch The New Single Here Taken From Upcoming New Digital Deluxe Edition “Zwielicht” To Be Released December 13 Eu Tour “By Order Of Dragon” W/ CRADLE OF FILTH And BUTCHER BABIES Kicks Off Nov 11 Tickets On Sale Now Check Out Previously Released Singles And...
Power Metal Heavyweights SEVEN KINGDOMS Stream New EP The Square Ahead of Friday Release
Florida power metal force SEVEN KINGDOMS have teamed up with Decibel Magazine to premiere their critically acclaimed new EP The Square ahead of it's release. Guitarist Camdon Cruz comments "We are stoked to premiere our new EP, ’The Square’ right here on...
High Octane Progressive Metal Duo FIGHT THE TORNADO Release Lyric Video For “Vortices”
Dynamic progressive metal project FIGHT THE TORNADO from Chester, UK, presents a dark and heavy offering in "Vortices". The new single provides a further glimpse into their forthcoming debut album set for release in early 2025. Watch "Vortices" HERE. Jonny from...
Getting The Most Out Of Your Single Release
So, you've released a single, and now it's out in the world—what's next? Assuming you followed the steps in our checklist from a few weeks ago (See here: Checklist for Preparing to Release a Single as an Independent Artist), there are still plenty of steps you can...
EXILED HOPE/STEEL FORGE Release Melodic Metal Collaboration “Beyond The Veil”
EXILED HOPE and STEEL FORGE have released a lyric video for their single "Beyond the Veil". The track is taken from their upcoming collaboration Realm Of The Exiled, which is set for release on January 10 2025. Unlike the rest of the album which is more...
HELLOWEEN Heat Fans Up With “Eagle Fly Free” Performance Taken From Live At Budokan; New Live Album Set For December 13, 2024 Release
Exciting things are underway: as they record the follow-up to their highly acclaimed 2021 self-titled album with producer Charlie Bauerfeind, metal legends HELLOWEEN treat fans to another preview from their upcoming Live At Budokan release. This high-octane...
DAYS OF JUPITER Present Music Video For New Single “The Fix”
As 2024 draws to a close, Swedish hard rock and metal powerhouse DAYS OF JUPITER prepare to launch into an electrifying new chapter with the release of their latest single, "The Fix". This powerful track marks another step toward the band's highly...