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The 9th Annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala is set for January 22nd at The Grand Theater in Anaheim during NAMM 2025. The 2025 Inductees include: Dimebag Darrell (20th Anniversary of Life Celebration/Induction Featuring Surprise Guests), Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy), Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein (Misfits), Rikki Rockett (Poison), KNAC RADIO, Burton C. Bell (Fear Factory), Dangerous Toys, Jeff Young (Megadeth/Kings of Thrash), with special performances by Jeff Young, Kill Devil Hill, and a Special All-Star Jam to close out the night! Find all the info on the Gala at: https://metalhalloffame.org/2025-metal-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony/.
Lacuna Coil is heading to the release of Sleepless Empire, their 10th studio album set for February 14th via Century Media Records. Check out a music video for the fifth single, “Gravity”, right here: https://youtu.be/O1npCRnErxw?feature=shared. The band says of the track, “Balance is so difficult to keep as we navigate through desperate times, feeling lost and gasping as we ask for help. How do we deal with tough times? Do we ask for a hand? Or do we isolate ourselves from everything else to recollect in our own misanthropic golden cage? I hope you will love ‘Gravity’ as much as we do and that it will make you reflect on the time we have left and how to use it wisely”. Lacuna Coil is heading out on the road this spring alongside Machine Head, In Flames, and Unearth. For all the dates and details, head to: http://www.lacunacoil.com/.
Robin McAuley is preparing for Soulbound, his solo album set for release on February 28th via Frontiers Music Srl – he says of the release, “Very excited about the release of another single ‘Soulbound’ the title track from my new and third solo record on Frontiers Music Srl. I can’t wait for you to hear this and I know you are going to love it. Give it a like and share it on your social media platforms and I look forward to reading your comments. You guys Rock!!! PLAY IT LOUD!!!” Check out the lyric video for the title track here: https://youtu.be/P8pUfnpDlFY?feature=shared. Keep an eye out for updates via: http://www.robinmcauley.com/.
The Halo Effect has just released their new album, March of the Unheard, via Nuclear Blast Records, with a new music video out now. Check out “What We Become” here: https://youtu.be/gN36BG-R7Iw?feature=shared. Frontman Mikael Stanne says, “The wait is over! Our second album drops today and we could not be more proud of this one. The level of confidence, experience and love of the craft is beyond evident in these songs and to finally be able to share it with all you feels amazing. First up though, just to make sure that you get the album on day one, is our brand new video for the song ‘What We Become’! This song is all about how our emotions can break us down and transform our very being through depression, self doubt and insecurity. The video which we shot in an ice cold barn in the middle of nowhere with director Johan Carlén gives the song the right kind of mystique and sense of being forgotten or silenced. Enjoy!” For more on the band, visit: https://www.thehaloeffect.band/.
Rorschach Test has just announced the sale of a new limited edition hoodie to represent their track “Embracing the Shadow”, with 100% of the profits to be donated to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA), in order to help keep animals who were displaced in the California wildfires safe, fed, and cared for until they can be reunited with their families. The band says, “Watching the devastation of the LA wildfires unfold, we felt compelled to act – not just for the people affected, but for the countless animals caught in the chaos. Their lives, often overlooked in the headlines, deserve our compassion and protection. In times like these, our humanity shines brightest when we extend our care to every living being in need. After speaking with friends in the LA area and they all recommended targeting donations to the SPCALA, a non-profit whose primary mission is making sure all animals are safe and rescued from potential harm”. Find all the info here: https://rorschachtest.com/buy-a-hoodie-help-a-furry-friend. The band is also holding a contest called “Find The Shadow”, where participants will watch the new “Embracing the Shadow” music video: https://youtu.be/EhJTb1mmq5c?feature=shared, and search for the cameo of Shadow the Cat, with a chance to win exclusive prizes: https://rorschachtest.com/find-the-shadow-contest.
Love Is Noise is about to release their debut album, To live in a different way, on February 14th via Century Media Records. This week, you can check out the music video for “Sunshine” here: https://youtu.be/-XItNDrBy4E?feature=shared. Frontman Cam Humphrey says, “‘Sunshine’ was written about my search for happiness and how nature can help facilitate that. “When I heard the finished mix of this song, it gave me chills. We had the pleasure of being able to have a real cello on ‘Sunshine’ which really brought the song to life. I would love to have a full orchestra on a LIN song one day”. Find more via: https://loveisnoise.world/.