Bury Tomorrow, John 5 and more!
Here at Wikimetal we're always on the lookout for the latest news from the world of rock and heavy metal. With that in mind, we've selected the best releases of the week and compiled them into a playlist at the end of the article.
John 5 – “I Am John 5”
John 5 has released a new music video for the track “I Am John 5” . The song features vocals by Butch Patrick . The guitarist commented on the video: “In this video, I’ve been transformed into a mechanical monster controlled by a mad scientist. He’s played by Butch Patrick, also known as Eddie Munster. His goal is to destroy Hollywood! I’m programmed with a guitar that shoots lasers and destroys everything in my path! You’ll have to watch to see what happens…”
Bury Tomorrow – “My Revenge”
Bury Tomorrow has released a new live video for “My Revenge ,” a track from their album Black Flame . “At the end of 2018, we played the biggest shows of our career,” said vocalist and guitarist Jason Cameron . “'My Revenge' was a big part of our set every night. Hearing the crowd sing along to a new song so loudly, as if it had been around for years, was very special.”
TÝR – “Ragnars Kvæði”
The new video from folk metal band TÝR , “Ragnars Kvæði” , has just been released. The track is part of the band's eighth album, Hel , which arrives on March 8th. Conceptually, the album is a combination of mythology, personal experiences, and observations of world events. This has created a multifaceted experience that can be processed and understood on different levels.
Of Mice & Men – “How To Survive”
The band Of Mice & Men has released the music video for their new single “How to Survive” . The track was released last month when they revealed they had returned to the studio with producer Josh Wilbur to work on the successor to Defy (2018). Now, they have teamed up with director Zev Deans to create an apocalyptic video for the single. In it, the band appears playing live while various people receive packages containing instruments to survive the madness the world has become.
At The Gates – “Daggers Of Black Haze”
At The Gates released a live video of “Daggers Of Black Haze” , a track from the band's latest album, To Drink From The Night Itself , released in May 2018. Recorded during their European tour, the video explores the Swedish band's strong stage presence, while also showcasing the enthusiasm of the fans in the audience.
Buckcherry – Warpaint
The title track from the new album by Californian band Buckcherry , Warpaint , is now available to listen to. Released today, March 8th, by Century Media / RED Music, the 12-track album, featuring 11 new songs and a cover of the classic “Head Like A Hole” by Nine Inch Nails , was produced by Mike Plotnikoff , whose last collaboration with the band was the album 15. The album artwork was created by Aaron Marsh .
Children of Bodom – “Platitudes And Barred Words”
The official music video for the song “Platitudes And Barred Words” by the band Children Of Bodom has been released. The track is part of the Finnish band's upcoming album, Hexed , which will be released on March 8th. Frontman Alexi Laiho commented on the song: “This has been a favorite of many people since the beginning. When I think about it, all the parts are very catchy, so it makes sense. I can't wait to play it live.”
Meat Puppets – Dusty Notes
Dusty Notes Meat Puppets album in 24 years with the original lineup. Following No Joke!, the album features brothers Cris and Curt Kirkwood and Derrick Bostrom . The Kirkwoods reunited as Meat Puppets in 2006 and released Rat Farm in 2013.
