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M.U.S.E.Find Your MUSE: Ironside – State of Control

June 16, 2023

Pittsburgh hardcore band Ironside is here to make a statement in their single “State of Control” The song starts out fierce out the gate with thrashing guitar work and strong vocals. It keeps the intensity up until the end and will have metalheads pumping their fist and headbanging with wild abandon. The video shows scenes of the band performing the song, sometimes on stage and also shows them walking around different locations around the Pittburgh...

by Anthony McDonough

M.U.S.E.Find Your MUSE: Cultus Black – Lorelei

April 28, 2023

Cultus Black who just concluded their run on the Static-X Rise of the Machines tour recently released a new music video for their single “Lorelei”. This serves as an introduction to this enigmatic band and what their style is about. Drums kick in as the song begins, quickly joined by intense guitars and melodies. The song tells a gothic tale regarding Lorelei who in mythology is a siren of immense beauty whose songs lead sailors...

by Marilyn Monroeville

GHU PodcastsGod Hates Unicorns with Storms Within

April 16, 2023

And we’re back with another incredible round of “Bands and Artists we Like and Support that Aren’t as Good as GHU“! Here with us today, we have the absolute powerhouse that is Storms Within! Female-fronted veteran-backed face melting metal – what else could you want here. We love their sound, energy, and support for women in the scene. Their latest single, “The Hunger,” just dropped – so go ahead and EAT IT UP (hungry joke)....

by Jana Lee Macheca

Music ReviewsCanada’s MEDEVIL’s New Album In Tribute To Drummer’s Passing

March 24, 2023

Medevil is a highly energetic, fast-paced metal band known for their tight songwriting, intense stage presence and roaring vocals. Back in 2016, they released their debut album “Conductor of Storms” and this year they are following it up with “Mirror In The Darkness”, which is dedicated to their late drummer Chris Malcolmson whose drums are recorded on the album. The latest single off this progressive and adventurous new album is “Dead Before Birth” presented with...

by Anthony McDonough

Music ReviewsGravebirth stomps with a new album designed to darken your soul

March 23, 2023

Homegrown deathcore band Gravebirth comes out swinging in their new album All Light Will End which was released via Shattered Earth Records on March 17th. Containing 7 blistering tracks, this album does not let up from the moment it begins. It will be a constant barrage of sludgy riffs, soul shattering bass, pummeling drums, and growling vocals as you take the journey through. The breakdowns alone are enough to induce the listener to a headbanging...

by Anthony McDonough

M.U.S.E.Find Your MUSE: Gravebirth – Rottting in Slow Motion

February 17, 2023

I have another exclusive premiere for you this week as Pittsburgh Deathcore Metal Band Gravebirth dropped a new music video for their new single “Rotting in Slow Motion” via SLAM WORLDWIDE. This song starts out by opening a can of whoop ass on you with its intense guitar and bass stylings. Complete with guttural vocals, this song will have you headbanging and get you in a stompy mood. Metalheads will definitely eat this one up....

by Anthony McDonough

Music ReviewsOvernight is almost upon us

February 14, 2023

If you’ve been following Solunar Records, then you may be familiar with their project Overnight, a psychological thriller that will be their first official movie release. A lot of thought and care went into building this universe and to show us just how much they have in store, they are giving us the official Overnight Soundtrack Side A: Sun. They will be following up with Side B: Moon shortly after. Featuring ten different tracks,...

by Anthony McDonough

M.U.S.E.Find Your MUSE: Storms Within – Loyalty Lies

January 13, 2023

A bit of a Friday the 13th treat today with Storms Within recently releasing their video for their new single “Loyalty Lies”. The song starts out with grinding guitars with the vocala from frontwoman Erica adding some extra pizzazz. The song absolutely rocks and the lyrics speak of being in those relationships where two people cant seem to resolve their differences. Then the question comes down to where the loyalty lies. The video showcases the...

by Jana Lee Macheca

Articles Event ReviewsA Night of Metal at Porky’s

November 7, 2022

To those who were shocked to see me in the outside ring of a mosh pit, I do admit that my look is more ‘unassuming mom’ but those who know me well, know that I grew up in mosh pits and my favorite memories of shows usually involve insane moments of possible injury; so when my friend and coworker told me his show was probably going to be too brutal to get good photos safely…...

by Marilyn Monroeville

ArticlesHalf-Covered Halloween part 7.1: OZZFEST

October 23, 2022

Some Die Nameless, a well-respected, loved, and even adored promoter team in Pittsburgh presented a 7th round of their “Half-Covered Halloween” show tradition. This year was a little different than in years past, though. They have split the event into two, each having a specific theme. On October 22nd, round one went down at Ormsby Ave Cafe and Outdoor Stage. The theme was Ozzfest, and the participating bands did not disappoint in bringing this to life....

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