Interviews Metal Life exclusive interview with Natalie Kennedy, director of “Down And Out” Diana Marsh, January 15, 2016January 15, 2016 In our ongoing exploration of events, movies, comics, etc that deal with bullying and the general concept of society shunning those who are “different”, we reached out to Natalie Kennedy, director of “Down And Out.” “Down And Out” Synopsis: Billy (Tommy Jessop) has had people stare at him all of his life… Continue Reading
News Zakk Wylde Reveals Solo Album Details, first release in 20 years Terry Bunch, January 15, 2016January 17, 2016 Guitar icon Zakk Wylde will release Book Of Shadows II on April 8th, 2016 via Entertainment One Music (eOne Music), his first solo release in 20 years. This release is the highly anticipated follow up to 1996’s Book of Shadows LP, a classic album Wylde released between his work with… Continue Reading
Craft Beer Relapse Records founder Matthew Jacobson to open brewery restaurant in Portland, Oregon Terry Bunch, January 15, 2016 A team featuring some of Portland’s favorite entrepreneurs is pleased to announce its plans for WAYFINDER BEER, a new brewery/restaurant coming to Portland’s hot Central Eastside neighborhood. Founders Charlie Devereux (Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom), Matthew Jacobson (Sizzle Pie, Quality Bar, Relapse Records), and Rodney Muirhead (Podnah’s Pit, La Taq)… Continue Reading
News ABYSMAL DAWN Needs Your Help To Repair Tour Van, IndieGoGo Launched Terry Bunch, January 12, 2016 Los Angeles based extreme metal act, ABYSMAL DAWN, will take part in what must be the most bludgeoning death metal lineup fans will see all year in 2016! ABYSMAL DAWN will support the legendary CANNIBAL CORPSE, OBITUARY and CRYPTOPSY on a tour that will tear across the North American continent starting on February 12th. ABYSMAL DAWN… Continue Reading
News BEHEMOTH announces North American tour with MYRKUR and plans to play ‘The Satanist’ in its entirety Terry Bunch, January 12, 2016 Polish death/black metal outfit Behemoth has announced their return to North America this spring with a special tour, featuring Myrkur as support. With plans to play their latest album, The Satanist, in its entirety, this is one Behemoth show not to be missed! A limited number of premium ticketing packages… Continue Reading
Gear Sennheiser’s Orpheus 50,000 euro headphones win CES award Terry Bunch, January 6, 2016 Sennheiser has been named a CES 2016 Innovation Awards Honoree for its state-of-the-art Orpheus headphones. Just recently announced, the electrostatic headphone system has been honored in both the ‘Headphones’ Category and the ‘High Performance Home Audio-Video’ Category. Sennheiser’s Orpheus, which will be hand-crafted in Germany and available from mid-2016, impressed… Continue Reading
News metalhead comedian Jim Breuer to release metal album Terry Bunch, January 6, 2016 Metal Blade Records is proud to announce the worldwide signing of Jim Breuer and the Regulators, Jim Breuer’s new hard rock / metal group! As a lifelong hard rock / metal fan, Breuer has often incorporated loud music into his comedy stand-up, so it seemed only natural for him to… Continue Reading
News METAL CHURCH “No Tomorrow” Official Video and New Album Title Revealed Terry Bunch, January 5, 2016January 6, 2016 Hard rock titans Metal Church return with their latest album XI slated for release on March 25th via Rat Pak Records. The band’s 11th studio release also marks the return of legendary vocalist and front man Mike Howe. The reunion between Mike and Metal Church started in July of 2014… Continue Reading
Movie Review Metal Life movie review: Shockwave Darkside Diana Marsh, January 5, 2016 SYNOPSIS : Five soldiers, shot down and behind enemy lines in a battle over water, frozen in the deep craters of the lunar surface, find themselves marooned on the dark side of the moon. With depleting air and supplies, they have no choice but to start a dangerous trek through… Continue Reading
Gear MEE Audio to Expand Headphone & Accessory Range, Live Demos at CES 2016 Terry Bunch, January 3, 2016January 3, 2016 MEE audio, premier manufacturer of wired and wireless headphones, earphones, and audio accessories, will expand its sports, wireless, and high-fidelity products lines with several new releases at CES 2016. The complete product line will be showcased and the key products below will be spotlighted with live demos. Pinnacle P1… Continue Reading