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If you’ve ever listened to Richard Christy‘s drumming, either as a member of Death or Charred Walls of the Damned or any of the other bands he’s been linked to over the years, you know his style can be categorized as “the shit.” Well, it turns out there’s more to him than just being the…
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Florida death metal firebrands Obituary are planning to warm up for their impending North American tour by taking their show online for what they’re calling the “Barely-A-Live Stream.” On April 22 and 23, they’ll be playing a number of fan favorites and some new tunes from their RedNeckStudio in Tampa. According to the band, the…
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I still remember walking into the local record shops that still thankfully exist in South Philly and seeing the beautiful cover of Kvelertak’s Meir prominently featured with the new releases. Thanks to its trippy array of birds, a ram’s head, and a woman doing who-knows-what was an unmistakable piece of art by John Baizley. Being…
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Get your Kirk Hammett/wah pedal jokes at the ready, because Metallica lead guitarist Kirk Hammett has gone on the record that he’s sick and tired of playing the “Master of Puppets” solo. You know, the one that all the zoomers fell in love with thanks to Stranger Things. During an interview with Total Guitar (which…
Earlier this month, the metal world was shocked to learn that Dark Angel founder and guitarist Jimmy Durkin had suddenly passed away. It was a devastating loss to thrash metal, both in terms of his contributions from its genesis and to the band itself, which had been working on new material. And while he hadn’t…
Love is a ‘many splendoured thing,’ but sometimes dependency on another can become its own prison. When it becomes a contract of enslavement to another’s whims and desires, one can lose control – and forget their own free will. This is the impetus behind the new track from Meersein and Corlyx: “Her Slave,” a hauntingly…
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Ready, steady go – it’s time to embark upon a sonic journey with Seattle-based musician Daniel Lyon, better known as Spirit Award. Fresh off the release of his latest album, The Fear, Lyon has a driving new single sure to get your heart racing. “Western Violence” is a heady blend of genres, mixing elements of…
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All the world’s a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances;And one man in his time plays many parts– As You Like It, Act II Scene VII Line 139 In this era of perpetual performance and social media self-promotion, it seems that everything we do is captured for…
Los Angeles songwriter Indiana Bradley, a globetrotting journalist with roots deep in the Midwestern soil, has seen the world through a lens most can only dream of. From the dark alleys of Argentina to the bustling streets of Indonesia, he has amassed a wealth of experiences that inform his art. His driving guitars, moody keys,…
Earlier today, metalcore band Currents released the music video for “So Alone,” off their upcoming album The Death We Seek. It’s the latest single off the album, which will be available on May 5 via SharpTone. Since humans are social animals, the idea of being on your own can be a depressing one. As such,…
Months ago, Venom Inc. were forced to drop off their own headlining tour in the U.S. because of visa issues. That was then and today they announced a U.S. tour for this summer that’s got some killer supporting acts on the bill. Starting on June 22 in Dallas and coming to an end on July…
Metal and first person shooters have been a killer combination since Doom hit PCs in 1993, so it only makes sense that there would be a game where you go to Hell and gun down demons to some killer fucking metal. Metal: Hellsinger has been that game for almost a year now and thanks to…
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Hardcore outfit and Sonic demolishers Scowl are streaming the title track to their upcoming EP Psychic Dance Routine, coming out on April 7. Vocalist Kat Moss said the new track is an introspective look at what it means to be a female performer “in a world that doesn’t take you seriously.” “My perspective of being…
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Deathgrind stalwarts Cattle Decapitation released a music video for their latest single “Scourge of the Offspring” off their forthcoming album Terrasite. Speaking on the new track, vocalist Travis Ryan said it helps flesh out the album’s overall concept. “[‘Scourge of the Offspring’] makes up the bulk of the album’s concept that the first song, ‘Terrasitic…
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In a surprising turn of events, ’90s shoegaze, and alt-rock icons Catherine Wheel are teasing fans with cryptic messages on social media, stoking rumors of a possible reunion. The band, who have been largely dormant since the turn of the millennium, recently posted a meme featuring the “confused anime guy” on their Instagram account. Their…
Following a lengthy hiatus, Girls Under Glass have made a triumphant comeback with their black and white video for “We Feel Alright,” a dynamic post-punk track featuring potent synths and guitars. This single is the first taste of their eagerly anticipated new album, Backdraft. Hailing from Hamburg, the gothic rock group’s latest offering draws from…
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The Big Apple’s music scene is about to become added an intriguing new bite to it with the announcement of Stella Rose’s debut LP, Eyes Of Glass, set to drop on May 19 via KRO Records. The NYC singer, poet, and musician has been making waves in the underground scene, and her first single of…
By any means that we findRip your flesh, steal your mindWe’re gonna take it back The Cult’s indomitable presence is set to reign supreme on stages across Europe this year as they embark on a summer tour supporting their eleventh studio album, Under The Midnight Sun. Heralding their travels, the band has unleashed their latest…
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Sunlight, do you believe in love? Do you pray for the rain? The hazy allure of Vandal Moon‘s video for “Sunlight” is nothing less than a captivating romance. “Sunlight,” with its grandiose wash of swelling synths that merge with sorrowful guitars, is not for the faint-hearted. With emotion tipping over from the start, the song…
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Last week, founding Saliva guitarist Wayne Swinny passed away from a sudden brain hemorrhage at 59 years old. The loss sent his bandmates and fans reeling, but in the days ahead attention has shifted over to Swinny’s family. To that end, Saliva vocalist Bobby Amaru has launched fundraising campaign over on GoFundMe to help raise…
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There’s a new season of Beavis and Butt-Head on the horizon on Paramount+ and if the trailer below is any indicator, shit’s going to get wild, weird, and highly inappropriate. Starting April 20, the newest season of the show’s renewal will once again follow the titular slackers as they navigate through life in 2023. From…
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Vinyl collectors, beware. There’s now a super rare novelty vinyl variant out in the world that’s as unique as it is kinda disgusting and it’s all thanks to Australian punk band Private Function. This past Sunday, the band revealed that the gold variant of their upcoming record 370HSSV 0773H wouldn’t be your run of the…
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To say that the ongoing child custody battle between Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme and The Distillers’ frontwoman Brody Dalle has been a messy affair would be putting it mildly. In a confusing series of legal back and forth, the former couple have had restraining orders filed, community service issued, and made…
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Back in January, we learned that thrash-death metal outfit Nervosa had found their new vocalist following Dita Satanica’s departure. At the time, the band was being hush-hush about the latest lineup change in a long list of additions and subtractions over the years. Well, according to an announcement from the band today, they’ve decided to…
In a triumphant return to the gothic rock scene, Leeds-based legends Ghost Dance, fronted by the enigmatic Anne Marie Hurst of Skeletal Family fame, are poised to release their brand new album, The Silent Shout, this May via Voltage Records. Eager to share their haunting soundscapes with fans old and new, the band has announced…
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She is the daughter of nothing She sings: come here, tender death The Flying Dutchman awaits you Watch out! the currents can be capricious Is it best to flee when faced with a daunting dilemma? JE T’AIME, a Parisian post-punk trio, proposes this in their latest music video for “Elbow Beach,” a sorrowful story about…
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Many dissenters have criticized the hypocrisy of organized religion – particularly Christianity – in musical lyrics: Sinéad O’Connor lambasted child abuse by clergy, R.E.M lamented a loss of faith; Pet Shop Boys recounted the trauma of being labeled sinners for simply being themselves. It is a common theme for artists to sit in their own…
Prepare to embark on a voyage to the pulsating core of Milan with the debut album of Stefano Castelli (Clone Culture), materializing under the guise of CASTELLI. Anni Venti extends itself as a wistful tribute to Italy’s synth chronicles, interwoven with Castelli’s heartfelt lyricism – a marriage of effervescent pop and contemplative poetry, echoing the…
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When creating something, have you ever made a mistake, looked at it, and decided it still had potential for redemption with a little digital editing magic? China Aster explores this blithe – if ambitiously ridiculous – attitude by applying it to an ailing planet and its perpetually battling inhabitants. Is Earth redeemable? Are WE redeemable?…
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March 24, 2023 – Inspired by the Greek queen of the Underworld, Persephone, The Funeral March has released five new songs during the season of transition between death and rebirth. These new tracks Figured, Nite Nite, Two As One, Kiss Me and Wasted Moon. The Funeral March is a dark ambient music project that explores…
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Two of the biggest butt rock purveyors since the late 90s/early 2000s are joining forces and hitting the road, as Godsmack and Staind announced they’ll be go-headlining a North American tour this summer. Spanning 25 cities and kicking off in St. Louis, Missouri on July 18, the tour will likely be the biggest traveling display…
It wasn’t long ago that Empire State Bastard, the brainchild of Biffy Clyro’s Simon Nell and Mike Vennart, simply sounded like a pretty interesting avant-garde grindcore-esque band looking to make its way in the world. However, in the span of a couple weeks, they’ve signed with Roadrunner Records, recruited ex-Slayer and current Testament/Mr. Bungle drummer…
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There have been multiple hints that things could be changing within Ghost‘s “clergy,” but a recent interview with the band’s mastermind Tobias Forge suggests there will be some new music coming before the band sets off on their next tour. While speaking earlier this month with French radio station OUI FM (transcribed by Loudwire), Forge…
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Last year, the legendary Peaceville Records turned 35. Founded by Paul “Hammy” Halmshaw in 1987, the label’s been involved in some amazing releases over the years. To mark this milestone, the label unveiled an anniversary compilation vinyl titled Dark Side of the Sacred Star last December. This month, Peaceville continued the celebration by releasing a…
Two weeks ago, Spiritbox dropped off of a just-announced tour with Falling In Reverse. The announcement upset a large number of Spiritbox fans, who cited frontman Ronnie Radke‘s numerous past issues as a reason that they did not want to see the band tour with Falling In Reverse. Radke then proved Spiritbox and their fans…
Cathedral Bells, a luminous dream-pop act hailing from The Sunshine State, has triumphantly resurfaced with a mesmerizing new offering, “All Under The Sky.” This latest gem, a collaborative effort with gifted musicians Griffin Marthe, Miguel Pais, and Jordan Bermudez, arrives via Born Losers Records. The track is a precursor to their highly anticipated album Everything At…
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Miami’s post-punk outfit, Donzii, triumphantly returns to the dancefloor with their hypnotic disco-infused single, “For The People,” which also serves as the title track for their latest LP, now available via Born Losers Records. Channeling the disco-funk essence of NYC’s late 70s No Wave scene, Balfe’s vocals glide with the same sultry confidence as Deborah…
In the City of Angels, where sordid scandals dance with the flickering light of the silver screen, the tangled tales of seduction, jealousy, murder, and power play out their daily dramas. It is here that composer Elena Charbila, known as Kid Moxie, and German synthwave enchantress NINA (Nina Boldt) weave their beguiling sonic tapestry, tailor-made…
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Love or hate either one of them, you’ve gotta admit, an Ed Sheeran X Cradle of Filth collab would be both epic news and really weird. And it might happen. Recently, Louder Sound reminded us that Ed Sheeran is a Cradle of fIlth fan, and before Christmas, Dani Filth shared a Facebook post showing he…
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