hard rock

Uniting heavy metal and hard rock into a joyful, passionate road trip, the Canadian freewheelers are back with a new record slated for April. Check out a new video here.

The Atlanta rock band is back with their first post-pandemic full-length. We talked to vocalist Mel Parsonz about the journey here and what’s next.

This week, Colin Dempsey joins with a third pick that saves this edition from being entirely not about metal.

The Austin heavy rockers are following up on their 2022 album “Doom Wop” with a summer tour across the US. Tour dates and more info here.

The seasoned heavy metal/hard rock crew released their second album in April, a decade after their first, and it brings road-ready grooves and whiskey-fueled madness. Watch a 1960s PSA-styled video for “Doomsay Devices” here.

Kings of Mercia, featuring members of Fates Warning, Toto, Mercyful Fate, and more, lets Fates Warning guitarist Jim Matheos tap into his love of hard rock and early heavy metal. We spoke to Matheos about the band’s self-titled debut.

Read a detailed report on the band’s recent show in Massachusetts and check out a ton of photos.

The New York heavy psychedelic rockers capture proto-metal’s infectious energy in their mystifying approach to hard rock. Watch a video for the title track from their upcoming fourth album now.

The Mexico City band’s second album is a fun romp with heavy and catchy riffs in plentiful supply. Stream the whole thing here.

The Philadelphia band cite early psych rock, Detroit rock, and world music as inspirations for their singular sound—check out a new track from their upcoming album “Elusive Mojo” here.