Protest the Hero packed a one-two punch of announcements with the premiere of their newest music video for “Mist” and a brand new website. The song, featured on the band’s most recent album Volition, is written about their love of Canada’s most eastern providence, Newfoundland. Lead singer Rody Walker’s lyrics tell of the band’s original doubts of traveling […]
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Protest The Hero Announce Headlining European Tour
July 7th, 2014 
Kriston McConnell Last year Protest The Hero successfully crowdfunded their most recent album, Volition. Since then they have shown plenty of love to North America by touring and participating in some music festivals. Per their announcement earlier today though, it will be Europe’s turn for some action this fall. The band has confirmed that they will be […]
Protest The Hero Release Statement Confirming Arif’s Departure
April 3rd, 2014 Brian Leak What we had hoped was a cruel April Fools joke has been sealed in reality as Protest The Hero have officially confirmed that original bassist and backing vocalist, Arif Mirabdolbaghi, will no longer be a part of the band for the foreseeable future as he focuses on other projects and steps away from their intense […]
Bassist Arif Mirabdolbaghi Leaves Protest The Hero
April 2nd, 2014 Kriston McConnell April Fools’ Day is never really a great day for breaking news, but alas, the news doesn’t stop for the day of pranks. Back in October, Protest The Hero‘s bassist, Arif Mirabdolbaghi, dropped off the band’s tour at the time to work on an adaptation of a Dostoevsky piece. He hasn’t been on the road […]
Protest The Hero Release Live Music Video For “Tilting Against Windmills”
February 28th, 2014 Kriston McConnell Protest The Hero have been touring extensively since they released their most recent album, Volition. During their sets video was shot of them performing, and those shots were used to put together a music video for the song “Tilting Against Windmills.” You can watch that video by taking a look below the break. If you […]
Protest The Hero Announce Second North American Leg Of ‘Volition’ World Tour
January 22nd, 2014 James Shotwell Get ready, North America. Protest The Hero are headed your way this spring and their live show is one you do not want to miss. Currently in the midst of a successful six-week run in Europe, Protest The Hero have unveiled the second North American leg of their Volition world tour. The U.S. portion of […]
Architects Drop Off Protest The Hero Tour
November 29th, 2013 Kriston McConnell Protest The Hero are currently headlining a US tour through December, and have some of their friends tagging along with them as support. One of those bands is the UK group known as Architects. They’ve been on the road for a while now, but announced earlier today that they’ve made the decision to drop off […]
WATCH: Protest The Hero – “Underbite”
November 7th, 2013 Drew Caruso Protest The Hero have released a music video for the song “Underbite,” off of the recently released album, Volition. For our review of the album, head here. As you might have guessed, the video is strange. To the tune of the song, you will experience puppets attending a show of beloved band Insert Name Here. […]
REVIEW: Protest The Hero – ‘Volition’
October 31st, 2013 Brian Leak Artist: Protest The Hero Album: Volition Genre: Progressive Metal Label: Razor & Tie From the moment the then still teenage Protest the Hero announced themselves to the world with their phenomenal debut record Kezia in 2006, the Whitby, Ontario quintet have been considered somewhat of a divisive force in the heavy music scene. Almost universally […]
Protest The Hero’s Bassist Drops Off Upcoming Tour
October 23rd, 2013 Kriston McConnell Protest The Hero are embarking on a tour to support their brand new album, Volition. They had recently found themselves a new drummer, and now they will have to temporarily work with a replacement for their bassist. He released a statement indicating that he will have to drop off the band’s upcoming tour to work […]
LYRIC VIDEO: Protest The Hero – “A Life Embossed”
October 17th, 2013 Kriston McConnell Protest The Hero are on their way to releasing what is likely to be the best album of their career later this month. The band has recorded and produced their upcoming studio album, Volition, entirely using the funds provided to them through their very successful crowdfunding campaign earlier this year. The album is currently set […]
Protest The Hero Announce New Drummer
October 11th, 2013 Kriston McConnell Protest The Hero have been busy in the studio recording their latest album, and without officially having a drummer, they have been working with Chris Adler of Lamb Of God. We all knew that he wouldn’t be a permanent replacement in the band, but they needed someone for the time being. Well, the group has […]