New Music from earMUSIC: AMAHIRU

Two musicians posing with electric guitars from Amahiru, one man with a black shirt and tattoos and one woman in a red jacket.

INTRODUCING AMAHIRU — FEATURING FRÉDÉRIC LECLERCQ (KREATOR, SINSAENUM, EX-DRAGONFORCE) AND SAKI (MARY’S BLOOD)  Amahiru combines traditional metal with melodic and oriental-infused elements. Amahiru arose from the friendship between Frédéric Leclercq and SAKI. Having gotten to know each other in 2015 when Mary’s Blood opened for Dragonforce in Hong Kong, they immediately hit it off —…

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MERIDIAN DAWN Release New Single, Cover of Björk’s “Pagan Poetry”

Four members of a rock band with long hair and tattoos posing seriously under moody lighting for a magazine cover titled "Meridian Dawn.

Metal band Meridian Dawn released their new single, a cover of Björk’s “Pagan Poetry” “When Nick first presented the idea of covering this song I was a bit skeptical at first. But after hearing his complete reconstruction of the original I was hooked! We made it into an M.D song which was…

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Record Review – Static X

Four men from Static X posing for a photo, one with elaborate black and white face makeup and spiked hair, others with intense expressions, set against a dark background.

Record Review – Static X – Project Regeneration Vol 1 Review by “Sloppy” Joe Lyons Static X has released one 2020’s most expected records, Project Regeneration Volume 1. A record that was released almost 20 years after Wisconsin Death Trip. Then put the record together with the original Death Trip…

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Record Review – Lamb of God – Self Titled

Five members of the band Lamb of God pose against a red wall, dressed in black with distinct hairstyles and tattoos.

Lamb of God Returns, After a Long FiveYears With Their 8th, “Self-Titled”, Studio Record. Review by “Sloppy” Joe Lyons – The Pitmaster Lamb of God had put off the release of the record due to the COVID. This record will set the standard for metal in 2020. The self-titled record…

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LAMB OF GOD Reveals Blistering Fourth Single, “Routes,” from Upcoming Album

Four members of the rock band Lamb of God, with one in focus at the forefront, against a brick wall background, providing a stark black and white contrast.

LAMB OF GOD Reveals “Routes,” from Upcoming Self-Titled Album Out June 19 LAMB OF GOD has released “Routes,” the fourth single from their June 19 self-titled Epic Records release, featuring a guest appearance from Testament vocalist Chuck Billy. Fans can pre-order Lamb of God, including a new alternate CD cover version signed by…

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Record Review – Gold, Frankincense, & Myrrh – Taking Over

Three women in pink jerseys and bold makeup, posing playfully with a guitar, one making a peace sign over her eye. the logo "the pit magazine" is visible in the corner.

Track Review: Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh – Taking Over Written by Abigail Smith Gold, Frankincense, & Myrrh are not your average teenage girl group and they have proven it with the release of their latest single “Taking Over”. GFM would like to welcome you to the wonderous world of “beautycore”…

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