Melodic Metal Band TENSION RISING Reveals The End Of Days With New Single & Lyric Video, “Doomsayer”

New album Penumbra due out early September FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 4, 2020: New York-based melodic metal band, TENSION RISING has unleashed their brand-new single & lyric video for the song, "Doomsayer." "Doomsayer" appears on the forthcoming release, Penumbra, due out in early September. For fans of: AVENGED SEVENFOLD, GODSMACK & TRIVIUM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlwqmuW0L8w "Doomsayer"  is a...

Lizzy Borden – “My Midnight Things” Album Review

After an 11 year absence, the man has returned.  Lizzy Borden offers us My Midnight Things; and not a moment too soon mind you as we've waited patiently in the wings nearby.   From Metal Blade: "While showcasing a diverse range of sounds, tones and moods, it is unmistakably the work of the man who released a...

Lizzy Borden – “Midnight Things” Official Lyric Video

Hey Friends... Well, Lizzy Borden has returned after an 11-year absence.  As a long-time huge fan, I'm pretty excited about that.  Anyway, Metal Blade would like you to check out the lyric video for the lead single, "My Midnight Things."  From the way it sounds, this could very well be classic Lizzy Borden in the...

“Will Metal’s Comeback Last?” (Guest Editorial)

Will Metal's Comeback Last? The numbers don't lie: rock music is in decline, and is not the most popular form of music for the first time in quite a while. Splinditty took a look at the topic earlier this year, citing issues like changing demographics, rock's issue with being too serious, and shifting priorities for...

Graveshadow – “Ambition’s Price” Album Review (power metal)

It takes a mere few seconds to realize why Heather Michele's vocals are borderline addictive to listen to.  Why? She's real.  Sound strange?  How many dime-a-dozen female-fronted metal bands exist today only maintain a sound that is over-produced, too-symphonic, or put too much attention on the singer or any combination of thereof?  The answer is "too many." ...