New Music Friday: October 4 Heavy Metal
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Welcome to New Music Friday, where we give you the scoop on the latest metal releases! This week we’ve got new music from October 4, including some heavy hitters from the metal scene. So if you’re looking for something new to rock out to, be sure to check out our latest roundup!
Introduction
This week’s New Music Friday is all about heavy metal! We’ve got new albums from some of the biggest names in the genre, as well as some great up-and-comers. So if you’re looking for some new headbanging music, this is the place to start.
First up, we’ve got the latest album from veteran metal band Judas Priest. “Firepower” is the band’s 18th studio album, and it’s one of their best in recent years. If you’re a fan of classic Judas Priest, you’ll love this album.
Next, we’ve got a new album fromGojira, one of the most promising young metal bands today. “Magma” is their sixth studio album, and it’s another step forward for the band. They’re continuing to experiment with their sound while still staying true to their roots, and it’s really paying off. This is an essential album for any metal fan.
Finally, we’ve got a new album from black metal pioneers Darkthrone. “Arctic Thunder” is the band’s 16th studio album, and it’s one of their most atmospheric and atmospheric releases yet. If you’re a fan of black metal, this is a must-hear album.
New Releases
This week’s New Music Friday is metal as heck. We’ve got new music from Metallica, Mastodon, and Machine Head, plus a collaboration between members of Slipknot and Stone Sour. So if you’re looking to headbang this weekend, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to see all the new metal releases coming out this Friday.
Metallica- “Hardwired”
“Hardwired” is the lead single from Metallica’s upcoming album Hardwired… to Self-Destruct, due out on November 18, 2016. It is their first album in eight years, following 2008’s Death Magnetic. The song was released to radio on August 18th, 2016 and digital retailers on September 5th.
The song was produced by Greg Fidelman, who also helmed Death Magnetic. In an interview with Rolling Stone, guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke about the song’s sound: “This song definitely has the Metallica sound – it wouldn’t have sounded out of place on …And Justice for All or Master of Puppets.” He also said that it was one of the first songs written for the album.
“Hardwired” received positive reviews from music critics. Chris Conaton of PopMatters called it “a return to form”, while praising its riffage and describings its themes as “typical Metallica”. AllMusic’s James Christopher Monger noted its “thrashy ferocity”.
Megadeth- “Dystopia”
Formed in 1983, Megadeth is considered one of the pioneers of the American thrash metal scene. The band has released fifteen studio albums, and their most recent release is 2016’s “Dystopia.” “Dystopia” is a concept album that explores the dark side of human nature, and it features the singles “The Threat Is Real” and “Dystopia.”
Slayer- “Repentless”
Slayer’s highly anticipated return with their first album in six years, “Repentless,” finds the metal legends in top form, pummeling through 11 tracks of furious, shredding thrash metal. It’s a fitting return for a band that has always been at the forefront of the metal genre, and “Repentless” is sure to please both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Anthrax- “For All Kings”
Anthrax is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Frank Bello. The group was considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene during the 1980s and is one of the “Big Four” thrash metal bands with Metallica, Megadeth, and Slayer; Anthrax is the only band to have all members of the “Big Four” as active members during its peak.
Lamb of God- “VII: Sturm und Drang”
Today’s top 5 new metal releases include albums from some veteran acts, as well as a few newer bands. Though they all have different sounds, what they all share is a dedication to their craft, and a willingness to experiment with new ideas and styles.
5. Power Trip- “Nightmare Logic”
4. Mastodon- “Emperor of Sand”
3. Metallica- “Hardwired…to Self-Destruct”
2. Lamb of God- “VII: Sturm und Drang”
1. Gojira- “Magma”
Conclusion
In conclusion, this week’s new music Friday has something for every kind of metal fan. Whether you’re looking for something classic or modern, there’s definitely an album or two on this list that will appeal to you. So, don’t miss out and check out these great new metal releases!
