Mike Shinoda, Queensrÿche, Clutch 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.
Queensrÿche – “Blood Of The Levant”
Queensrÿche has released a new song, “Blood Of The Levant” . The track will be on their upcoming album , The Verdict , which will be released on March 1st. Vocalist Todd La Torre said: “I’m very proud of what we’ve accomplished with this album. The dedication and hard work of everyone involved has been very rewarding. I’m looking forward to the album being released to the world. We hope everyone enjoys listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it.”
Clutch – “Ghoul Wrangler”
The band Clutch has released a new music video for the track “Ghoul Wrangler,” from their latest album, Book Of Bad Decisions . Vinyl editions of the album included a card with a phone number for fans. Many left messages for the Ghoul Wrangler, some of which were used in teasers on the band's social media. The phone line is still active.
Mike Shinoda – “Prove You Wrong” and “What The Words Meant”
Mike Shinoda has released a deluxe version of his recent solo album, Post Traumatic . The album was written in response to Chester Bennington and reflects Mike's grieving process. The new edition includes two bonus tracks , "Prove You Wrong" and "What The Words Meant".
Mark Morton & Myles Kennedy – “Save Defiance”
Lamb Of God guitarist Mark Morton will release the album Anesthetic on March 1st. The third single, “Save Defiance,” features vocals by Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge . Mark spoke to Kerrang! about “Save Defiance”: “Myles Kennedy is a super-talented musician. I don’t think people realize what a great guitarist he is, in addition to having that wonderful voice. He was very nice and professional throughout the whole process. It was very easy to work with him. He’s another artist who instantly came to mind when we were thinking about which singers we wanted to work with.”
Mötley Crüe feat. Machine Gun Kelly – “The Dirt”
Mötley Crüe has announced the release of the soundtrack for The Dirt on March 22nd, with pre-orders already available. The album accompanies the upcoming Netflix film, The Dirt , based on the New York Times bestselling autobiography. The premiere is on March 22nd on Netflix worldwide. The first single, “The Dirt (Est. 1981) (feat. Machine Gun Kelly ),” is already available on all digital platforms.
