Brian McLean, Author at BPM

‘DIO at DONINGTON’ Documents Two Legendary DIO Performances

August 11, 2022 Brian McLean Comments Off

On September 23rd, Niji Entertainment & BMG will release two legendary live performances from DIO at the Donington Festival in the UK. DIO AT DONINGTON ‘83 captures the original DIO lineup on the HOLY DIVER […]

Sleeping With Sirens Release Double-Single “Let You Down” and “Ctrl + Alt + Del”

August 11, 2022 Brian McLean Comments Off

Pop-punk titans Sleeping With Sirens have unleashed two new tracks “Let You Down” featuring Charlotte Sands and “Ctrl + Alt + Del” along with the accompanying visuals. Both songs are off of the band’s highly-anticipated […]

THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA Release Video for Single “Black Stars And Diamonds”

August 11, 2022 Brian McLean Comments Off

Last week THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA delivered the ultimate summer hit with their brand new single ´Black Stars And Diamonds. Today the band have released a brand new video to accompany the single. Filmed in […]

Whitechapel to Join Trivium on North American Fall Tour

August 11, 2022 Brian McLean Comments Off

WHITECHAPEL will support Trivium on their upcoming North American Fall tour. The Deadmen And Dragons trek begins on October 2nd in Boise, Idaho and runs through November 10th in Los Angeles, California. Additional support will […]

HEILUNG Shares Video for New Song, “Tenet”

August 11, 2022 Brian McLean Comments Off

Enigmatic ritual music collective HEILUNG will be releasing its highly-anticipated third full-length, ‘Drif,’ on August 19, 2022 via Season of Mist! The band has recently revealed the third single from the offering, “Tenet,” which can […]

TOBIAS SAMMET’S AVANTASIA Release New Single”Misplaced Among The Angels”

August 10, 2022 Brian McLean Comments Off

The presale for the ninth AVANTASIA studio album A Paranormal Evening with the Moonflower Society has begun, and their magical journey continues with the dramatic power ballad ‘Misplaced Among The Angels’ – featuring Floor Jansen. […]

VÉVAKI Announces Album Pre-Sales, Shares New Single, “Gestaþáttr”

August 10, 2022 Brian McLean Comments Off

Dark neo-folk collective VÉVAKI will be releasing its sophomore full-length, ‘Fórnspeki,’ on October 28, 2022 via Season of Mist, making it the band’s debut to the label! The nordic folk newcomers are now releasing a […]

THE NUMERO GROUP Releases Early ‘80s LA Glam Scene Box Set Bound for Hell

August 10, 2022 Brian McLean Comments Off

Numero Group, the frequently GRAMMY-nominated, Chicago-based label known for crafting expertly-researched collections featuring rarities, out-of-print and often forgotten musical subgenres and artists, shine a spotlight on the halcyon days of early ‘80s Los Angeles glam […]

Steve Hackett Launches “The Devil’s Cathedral” Live Clip from ‘Genesis Revisited Live: Seconds Out & More’

August 10, 2022 Brian McLean Comments Off

Legendary guitarist Steve Hackett is pleased to announce ‘Genesis Revisited Live: Seconds Out & More’, the visual document of his 2021 UK tour celebrating the classic Genesis live album. Set for release on the 2nd […]

Ice Nine Kills Release Cinematic Music Video For Psycho Inspired “Shower Scene”

August 10, 2022 Brian McLean Comments Off

–In ode to one of the most influential cinematic releases ever to grace the silver screen, Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho‘, overlords of Slashercore, Ice Nine Kills, have released the gruesome, cinematic music video accompaniment to their song […]