Metal Allegiance + Alice In Chains
“It’s one of those things that kind of came out of the blue for me. I just sort of got this call and it was a pleasant surprise.” On Tuesday (Jan. 13), William DuVall joined […]
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METAL ALLEGIANCE Recruits ALICE IN CHAINS’ WILLIAM DUVALL For New Single, ‘Black Horizon’
Trailblazing metal collective METAL ALLEGIANCE has returned with a brooding new single, “Black Horizon”, via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). Their first release of original music since 2018, the song features roaring opening riffs from guitarist […]
10 Most Anticipated Metal & Hard Rock Albums of 2026
We’ve run down the long-list of our Most Anticipated Albums of 2026, and now it’s time to get into specifics. We’re looking at the metal albums and hard rock records we can’t wait to rip […]
The Best Underground Metal Albums of 2025
Mining Metal is a monthly column from Heavy Consequence contributing writers Langdon Hickman and Colin Dempsey. The focus is on noteworthy new music emerging from the non-mainstream metal scene, highlighting releases from small and independent […]
Cameron Winter Plays Heavy Metal in Chicago: Review + Photos
Listen, to all of the Cameron Winter and Geese naysayers out there — I get it. The indie rock hype train has been well and loaded up with critically-acclaimed coal and is barreling down the […]
JOHN COOPER: SKILLET’s New Music Will Have Touches Of ‘Prog’ And ‘More Metal Aspects’
In a new interview with U.K.’s The Sound Lab, John Cooper, the frontman and bassist for the Grammy-nominated Christian rockers SKILLET, was asked if there are any plans for him and his bandmates to celebrate […]
DAVID ELLEFSON Says Joining METAL CHURCH Has Been ‘Really Great’: ‘I’ve Always Been A Big Fan Of KURDT VANDERHOOF’s Songwriting’
In a new interview with Rev. Tom Brice of Sportzwire Radio, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about his involvement with METAL CHURCH‘s new lineup, in which he is joined by founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, […]
The 30 Best Metal & Hard Rock Songs of 2025
Consequence’s Annual Report continues with the 30 Best Metal & Hard Rock Songs of 2025. As the year winds down, we’ve got tons of awards, lists, and interviews about the best music, film, and TV 2025 […]
BABYMETAL Are Expanding What Metal Music Can Be: Interview
Fifteen years ago, BABYMETAL debuted with a potentially perplexing combination of J-pop ideology and metal aesthetic. Choreography and hooks met crushing metal riffage and growls, embodied in a trio of young women in gothic tutus. […]
The 30 Best Metal & Hard Rock Albums of 2025
Our Annual Report recap of 2025 continues with our ranking of the 30 Best Metal & Hard Rock Albums of the Year. Keep it tuned here all month for more accolades, interviews, and lists — […]
Best Underground Metal Albums of November 2025
Mining Metal is a monthly column from Heavy Consequence contributing writers Langdon Hickman and Colin Dempsey. The focus is on noteworthy new music emerging from the non-mainstream metal scene, highlighting releases from small and independent […]
KURDT VANDERHOOF Explains How New METAL CHURCH Lineup Came Together, Says ‘Things Really Fell Apart’ After 2023 Australian Tour
During an appearance on the latest episode of “The David Ellefson Show” podcast, founding METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof spoke about the band’s new lineup, in which he is joined by longtime guitarist Rick Van […]
JOHN GALLAGHER On RAVEN’s Cover Of METALLICA’s ‘Metal Militia’: ‘We Wanted To Keep The Spirit’ Of The Original
In a new interview with The Adventures Of Pipeman, RAVEN‘s co-founding lead vocalist and bassist John Gallagher spoke about his band’s cover of METALLICA‘s “Metal Militia” for the recently released “No Life ‘Til Leather – […]
Death Metal Band Vitriol Breaks Up Mid Tour
Photo Credit: Metalchondria A death metal band from Portland, OR is no more after the members had an explosive falling out. Vitriol guitarist Keith Merrow, bassist Brett Leier, and drummer Andy Vincenzetti all three say […]
METAL CHURCH Returns With New Lineup Featuring DAVID ELLEFSON, KEN MARY And BRIAN ALLEN
West Coast heavy metal veterans METAL CHURCH return with a revitalized lineup and a hard-hitting new single that underscores the sound that has driven their four-decade legacy. The new formation features founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof […]
Metal Church Return with Revamped Lineup Including David Ellefson
Veteran heavy metal act Metal Church have returned with a revamped band lineup and a brand-new single titled “F.A.F.O.,” with plans to release a new album in 2026. Metal Church’s new lineup includes founding guitarist […]
“Bruised Sky” Is Poppy at Her Most Metal
Heavy Song of the Week is a feature on Heavy Consequence breaking down the top metal, punk, and hard rock tracks you need to hear every Friday. This week, we highlight Poppy’s “Bruised Sky.” Poppy […]
Hear RAVEN’s Cover Of METALLICA’s ‘Metal Militia’ From Upcoming ‘Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All’
Silver Lining Music will release “No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All” on November 14. The fourth single from the all-star compilation is RAVEN‘s cover of METALLICA‘s “Metal Militia”. “No […]
Who Is Ignacia Fernández, the Death Metal Singer Who Won Miss World Chile?
Ignacia Fernández just brought extreme metal to the masses after being crowned Miss World Chile following a crushing death metal performance during the pageant’s talent competition. The 27-year-old model and death metal singer fronts the […]
Death Metal Singer Ignacia Fernández Wins Miss World Chile Pageant
Ignacia Fernández, a contestant in the Miss World Chile pageant who surprised the judges and viewers with a crushing death metal performance during the semifinals last week, has been crowned the winner of the entire […]