Brian McLean, Author at BPM

Alan Parsons : From the New World (BPM Review)

July 11, 2022 Brian McLean Comments Off

Alan Parsons, an eleven-time Grammy nominated music icon has returned with the release of his latest studio album titled From the New World on Frontier Records. The release follows his 2019 studio album The Secret […]

The 69 EYES Release New Single Titled “Call Me Snake” and Vinyl Pre Order

July 8, 2022 Brian McLean Comments Off

After 12 studio albums and several #1 chart positions in Finland, THE 69 EYES don’t even think of slowing down and not only announced a massive European Tour from October till December 2022, but are […]

Rain City Drive Release New Single and Music Video

July 8, 2022 Brian McLean Comments Off

Hailing from Palm Coast, FL, post-hardcore mainstays Rain City Drive have released their latest single and music video for “Blood Runs Cold“, taken from their upcoming self-titled album due for release next Friday, July 15 […]

Italy’s HIEROPHANT to Release New Album Titled Death Siege

July 8, 2022 Brian McLean Comments Off

Italian death metal band HIEROPHANT will be releasing a brand new full-length, ‘Death Siege,’ on August 26, 2022 via Season of Mist! The band is now sharing the second new single, “Crypt of Existence,” at […]

Midnite Hellion : Kingdom Immortal

July 8, 2022 Brian McLean Comments Off

Kingdom Immortal, the latest release from New Jersey’s Midnite Hellion is now available for fans of traditional heavy metal. The album is the Midnite Hellion’s second release that follows their debut, Condemned to Hell from […]

The No-Where Jets: Launch!

July 8, 2022 Brian McLean Comments Off

The debut EP from Dallas power pop punk rockers The No-Where Jets is now available. The EP titled Launch! is a seven inch vinyl that consists of four tracks and spins at 45 RPM. Two […]

Amon Amarth Drop Video for New Track “The Great Heathen Army”

July 8, 2022 Brian McLean Comments Off

Undisputed kings of Viking heavy metal, Amon Amarth, have dropped brand new single, “The Great Heathen Army” today. The new song is the title track from their recently announced twelfth studio album and is accompanied […]

Protector : Excessive Outburst of Depravity (REVIEW)

July 1, 2022 Brian McLean Comments Off

Thrash metal outfit Protector have returned with their latest release, Excessive Outbursts of Depravity through High Roller Records. The album is Protector’s fourth release through High Roller Records following the band’s 2019 album Summon of […]

Kreator : Hate Uber Alles (Review)

June 10, 2022 Brian McLean Comments Off

Kreator, Germany’s metal royalty is set to launch their latest effort titled Hate Über Alles through Nuclear Blast Records. The translation of the title means Hate Above All and is the band’s 15th album of […]

Mayhem : March 14, 2022 @ Amplified Live in Dallas, TX

March 21, 2022 Brian McLean Comments Off

Black Metal at its finest is making its way across North America. Leading the way is Mayhem, Norway’s black metal legends on their Sanguine Sodomy of North America tour. In tow as support is Cleveland’s […]