Laviea Thomas

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Articles

Vio-Lence Frontman Sean Killian Wants to Experiment More on their Next Record

6 days ago | metalsucks.net | Laviea Thomas

Vio-Lence frontman Sean Killian is saying fuck it to genre norms, as he wants to expand the band’s musical versatility on their upcoming record. While it’s only been three years since the group shared their five-track EP Let the World Burn, fans have yet to see Vio-Lence return with a full-length project since their iconic thrash metal record Nothing to Gain in 1993.
Teemu Mäntysaari Reveals Megadeth Was "One of the First Bands" That Got Him Into Metal

6 days ago | metalsucks.net | Laviea Thomas

Earlier today, guitar company D’Addario and Co. has shared an interview with Megadeth guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari. The interview sees the Finnish guitarist discuss the process of joining Megadeth, his musical influences, Finland’s metal culture, the future of guitar and more. Mäntysaari is an accomplished guitarist and a shredder like no other. He has credits alongside major metal outfits from Wintersun to Imperanon and Smackbound, to list a few.
Suicidal Tendencies Share Their First Single with Jay Weinberg on Drums in "Adrenaline Addict"

6 days ago | metalsucks.net | Laviea Thomas

Fans can expect to hear plenty of math rock riffs and pop-punk vocals in Suicidal Tendencies‘ latest offering, “Adrenaline Addict.” Out today, this new track is shared as the debut single with ex-Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg. “Adrenaline Addict” is brought to you alongside an official visualizer and marks the first release featuring Weinberg since he joined the band last March. Although this isn’t the first time Weinberg has collaborated with the band.
Face Yourself Unleash Obliterating Video for New Single "Primal"

6 days ago | metalsucks.net | Laviea Thomas

Are you ready to face yourself?Up-and-coming deathcore band Face Yourself has unveiled new visuals for their single “Primal.” The music video coincides with the release of their latest EP, Martyr – a five-track record featuring deep gutturals and drop-tuned breakdowns. The video was directed and edited by Face Yourself drummer and videographer, Eric DiCarlo. The song was recorded at SquareUp Studios and features distorted graphics, intense close-ups, and fire dancers.
Linkin Park Shares Behind the Scenes Video of the Making of "Cut The Bridge"

6 days ago | metalsucks.net | Laviea Thomas

Iconic nu-metal band Linkin Park is back with another episode of Inside the Studio and has shared a teaser of behind-the-scenes footage for “Cut The Bridge,” taken from their latest album, From Zero. The episode features snippets of the song’s original making, with studio content from as early as 2022. It also shows a conversation between band members Mike Shinoda and Joe Hann at EastWest Studios discussing the progress they had made with the track in February 2024.
Metallica Teams Up With Red Cross to Run Blood Drives During Upcoming Tour Dates

2 weeks ago | metalsucks.net | Laviea Thomas

In the lead up to the next leg of their M72 tour, Metallica has announced a new partnership between the American Red Cross and their foundation, All Within My Hands. This April, the band is creating space for fans to give blood at a select range of their tour dates.
Vended's Griffin Taylor Joins Kid Bookie on New Single "Get Out"

2 weeks ago | metalsucks.net | Laviea Thomas

Vended frontman Griffin Taylor, otherwise known the son of Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor, has joined forces with Kid Bookie for his latest offering, “Get Out.” On this collaborative release, the duo mix hellish screamo vocals with hip-hop beats and cutting-edge production. The track was mixed by award-winning engineer Romesh Dodangoda (Bring Me the Horizon, Holding Absence) and follows the release of Bookie’s latest and third studio album, Songs For The Living // Songs For The Dead.
12 Years of Bring Me The Horizon 'Sempiternal': Every Track Ranked

2 weeks ago | metalsucks.net | Laviea Thomas

This might be the best April Fools album yet, but perhaps, ‘The Top April Fools Records’ is a conversation for another day. Earlier this week, Bring Me The Horizon‘s monumental fourth studio album, Sempiternal, celebrated its 12th anniversary. While arguably one of Bring Me The Horizon’s best full-length projects, earlier records Count Your Blessings and There is a Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There is a Heaven Let’s Keep it a Secret also stand out as notable mentions.
Machine Head Unfold New Single and Video, "BØNESCRAPER"

2 weeks ago | metalsucks.net | Laviea Thomas

Oh, don’t you just love New Music Friday? Today, California metal heads Machine Head are back and have dropped the video for their brand-new single “BØNESCRAPER.” As the second single takenfrom their eleventh studio album, UNATØNED, “BØNESCRAPER” is accompanied by a pretty fucking insane music video featuring unusual creatures, underwater shots, scratched vinyl-type video edits, and bursts of flames. UNATØNED comes two years after the band’s last full-length instalment, ØF KINGDØM AND CRØWN.
Babymetal Share New Single and Video "from me to u" Featuring Poppy

2 weeks ago | metalsucks.net | Laviea Thomas

Babymetal shared the first song off their forthcoming album METAL FORTH earlier this morning, featuring one of metal’s many scream queens, Poppy. The track, titled “from me to u”, is Babymetal‘s first track of 2025 and it packs a punch. In true Babymetal style, the band maximizes on large production and major breakdowns for the chorus. Naturally, Babymetal aren’t ones to go small. This new track is accompanied by a cinematic music video directed by Takuya Oyama (VANLI).