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What’s that? You think Ozzy would stop for a moment and take a fucking break given his health issues? Pfft. Get real. As it turns out, the “Prince of Darkness” has his eyes set on working on his 14th studio album next year. During an interview with Metal Hammer, Osbourne said he had plans for…
In a completely unexpected move by a major American corporation, bands are going to be less fucked while touring than normal — as long as they play certain venues, that is. Earlier today, Live Nation announced that it was launching a Willie Nelson-inspired program called “On the Road Again” that the company says will help…
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They say you should never meet your heroes — but what about letting your heroes join your band? That’s something Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor had to consider… at least as a joke… the first time he came face to face with the “Prince of Darkness” himself, Ozzy Osbourne. In a recent interview in Classic Rock magazine, Taylor…
Read More “Corey Taylor Says Ozzy Once Joked About Wanting to Be the 10th Member of Slipknot” »
Over the weekend, classic heavy metal melded with classic dance artistry, as the long-awaited Black Sabbath: The Ballet premiered in Birmingham, U.K. Having been in the works for a while now, attendees got a special surprise when guitarist and riff master Tony Iommi made a surprise appearance at the Black Sabbath during the show’s final…
Read More “Tony Iommi Performed at the Black Sabbath Ballet Premiere and Didn’t Need a Tutu” »
It’s been nearly six years since the undeniable energy of The Dillinger Escape Plan came to an end, as they played their three final shows as a band in New York City. Since then, all kinds of acts have broken up and gotten back together to a huge amount of fanfare, with major festivals serving…
I’ve got no business staring… São Paulo and Berlin’s very own Shxdw stands as a luminous enigma. With evocative performances gracing venues from the sultry streets of Brazil to the dynamic hubs of the United States, they notably left their mark at Art Basel Miami in 2022. There’s a relentless curiosity within her, a thirst…
Read More “Gouged Out My Eyes — Darkwave Project Shxdw Debuts New Single “Insides”” »
“House of cards will fall, but ghosts will stay.” German darkwave duo SIIE doesn’t simply produce melodies; they sculpt aural terrains that vacillate between the palpable and the dreamlike. With an ineffable aura of sophistication, veiled in an evening-like mystique, their post-punk compositions resonate with aficionados of the 1980s industrial music scene. Their pieces reverberate…
Read More “Ghosts Will Stay — German Darkwave Duo Siie Debut Desolate Video for “5ème Avenue”” »
In the sophisticated shadows of an October renaissance, the lauded TRINITY EP from gothic rockers NFD finds itself re-emerging to the world of music aficionados. To accompany this anticipated encore, NFD (Peter ‘Bob’ White, Chris Milden, Luca Mazzucconi, Lars Kappeler, and Arulei) has woven together a captivating visual tapestry in the form of an updated rendition of…
Read More “Surrender to My Will — Gothic Rock Heroes NFD Debut Enchanted New Video and Interview” »
As if whispered from the lips of ancient goddesses, there’s a power, primal and deep, stirring from within – the Kundalini awakening, some might say. It’s a serpentine energy, coiled at the base, yearning to rise, to dance, to unfurl. When it moves, it’s as if the very stars themselves realign, celebrating the strength and…
Read More “BODYHEAT — An Interview With Mexican-American Darkwave Maven L” »
Today, from the bleeding heart of New York City, darkwave ensemble MIDNIGHTCHOIR unveils their contemporary interpretation for a cover of INX’s timeless booty call anthem, “Need You Tonight,” featured in their sophomore album, “Loverboy Molotov” (now available across digital platforms). Drawing inspiration prominently from the ‘Loverboy’ descriptor in their album title, the “Need You Tonight”…
Read More “NYC Darkwave Project Midnight Choir Debuts Video for Cover of INXS’ “Need You Tonight”” »
Months after rape allegations forced Between The Buried And Me/Glass Casket guitarist Dustie Waring off of the band’s “Parallax 2: Future Sequence Tour,” Furnace Fest attendees were surprised yesterday to see him back on stage with the band. And while the band has made zero mention of his return, the embattled guitarist has since posted…
Read More “Dustie Waring Rejoined Between the Buried and Me, Lawyer Issues Statement” »
Despite firing the show’s mastermind and voice behind so many its most recognizable characters, Adult Swim is continuing to milk the Rick and Morty cow without Justin Roiland’s involvement. But that’s old news at this point. What’s not news is the fact that the show’s latest trailer not only features the new voices of the…
Read More “Most Overused Motörhead Song Featured in Latest ‘Rick and Morty’ Trailer” »
I know it doesn’t feel like it, but did anyone else just realize that it’s been two years since Mastodon released their double album Hushed and Grim? Because that’s how long it’s been since we got new Mastodon tunes. I mean, it makes sense given how much they’ve been touring lately, but still. Well, according…
Read More “Mastodon Likely to Begin Writing a New Album Next Year” »
To make a reference to the international outfit Taubrą, the French-born visionary Maxime André Taccardi “is the Rembrandt of Death.” This self-described “Priest of Terror” is a revered musician and exhibited visual artist. Taccardi’s creative output has earned much acclaim. And while visionaries are rarely adequately understood in their own age, it’s common knowledge that…
Read More “K.F.R’s Maxime Taccardi Discusses His Music & Visual Art” »
Death metal can be a tiring, exhausting form of music to crush day in and day out for years at a time. Just ask Cannibal Corpse bassist Alex Webster — that dude’s been going on for years with one of the most iconic outfits around. During a recent interview with The Rockman Power Hour (as…
Read More “Alex Webster Thinks Cannibal Corpse Has “Many Years Ahead Of Us”” »
Give your time and I will give you Less in return Lessons return TThe mastermind behind We Owe’s newest musical creation is Christopher Pravdica, an artist known for his work with Swans, Xiu Xiu, and The Gunga Din. Pravdica has skillfully crafted a complex musical maze, where synthesizers take center stage and the line between…
Read More “Brooklyn Post-Alternative Artist We Owe Debuts Video for Synth-laden “Time Suck”” »
“This song is meant to stress you out.” In a haunting echo of voyeurism and intrusion, the lyrics to the new single from Chicago darkwave trio French Police (Brian Flores, Jesse Flores, and Manny Herrera) unravel a chilling narrative of an unseen presence within one’s private sanctuary. The repetition of the sinister words intensifies a…
Read More “Chicago Darkwave Trio French Police Debut Unnerving New Single “Stress Test”” »
Kill Devil Hill, featuring Johnny Kelly on drums (Type O Negative), Mark Zavon on guitar, Dewey Bragg on vocals, and Matt Snell (ex-Five Finger Death Punch) on bass, are back after being on hiatus for almost 10 years. Their new album, Seas of Oblivion, is out now on Legend Recordings. The band have always been…
As Furnace Fest 2023 wraps up today, they end things on a confusing note. First they shared a cryptic post about how things were maybe, probably ending, or just morphing or changing, and then they responded to a post by hinting even more heavily that the fest isn’t exactly ending. This is fitting given the…
Thy Art is Murder made headlines yesterday when Chris McMahon was fired from the band, and it was announced that he would no longer be appearing on their new album. Now, McMahnon has doubled down on his stance and made a statement about not being sorry and his frustration with the band. This happened on…
Read More “Chris McMahon Responds to Being Kicked Out of Thy Art Is Murder” »
Suicide Silence and Chelsea Grin are going on tour this fall starting October 13 and ending November 9. The tour will contain 23 dates and runs from San Antonio, Texas to Seattle, Washington. Suicide Silence are touring in support of the record Remember… You Must Die, out now via Century Media. The record came out…
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How the fuck is it already almost October?! Did this year just fly past for you guys, too? God damn. Time to start getting the cold weather shit out and brace for impact here on the east coast, I guess… At least the newest iteration of our playlist has some hot fire in the track…
Read More “Silent Planet, KEN Mode, and Cannibal Corpse Added to The MetalSucks Playlist” »
Keith Buckley, former vocalist of Every Time I Die, is getting ready to launch his new project via a music video he is filming. A post on Reddit explains that he is filming a music video on October 1 and is looking for video extras. And back in December, he Tweeted that he was collaborating…
Read More “Keith Buckley, Formerly of Every Time I Die, Filming Music Video” »
By now, most of us are familiar with the fact that the Blue Ridge Rock Festival had to completely cancel their event, causing quite a scandal with outraged concertgoers. For those who missed it, the show in Alton, VA experienced sever weather conditions on September 7 , the festival’s opening night. Those who were at…
Haven’t you heard? Humanity is out of style Leaders Of The World Rule from glass towers From behind the scenes of global metropoles, a concealed elite is whispered to nurture a disconcerting ambition: converting the intricacies of the human essence into malleable data bytes. Amid the dazzle of modern technology, they subtly intertwine surveillance with…
Stille meinen Hunger – stille meinen Durst Ich nehm mir alles – befriede meine Lust Liebe meine Triebe – lebe meinen Drang ohne Skrupel Reue -stürmt es in mir an In the bustle of our modern age, there emerges a quiet affliction—the insidious creep of consumerism. This pervasive ethos, which compels individuals to acquire and…
Since its heartfelt inception in Chicago in 2012 to memorialize a lost comrade, The Cold Waves Festival has grown its roots, now resonating from coast to coast in both Los Angeles and New York. Yet, Chicago remains its pulsating heart, hosting an annual multi-day festival every September. Cold Waves becomes a confluence of iconic industrial,…
Read More “Cold Waves Festival NYC Highlights — Plus Festival Continues This Weekend in Chicago” »
There are certain truths in life that you just can’t deny: the sky is blue, the sun will rise tomorrow, and baby — Falling In Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke will insert himself into some drama. That’s exactly what’s going on over on social media following the batshit crazy stuff that’s going down between Thy Art…
Read More “Ronnie Radke Inserts Himself Into the Thy Art Is Murder Drama, Demands Boycott” »
In a turn of events that could really only happen in today’s ridiculously social media obsessed society, it turns out Thy Art Is Murder didn’t just fire ex-vocalist Chris McMahon and replace his vocals on the album they just released today, Godlike. No. They also let him find out he was headed for the unemployment…
Read More “Chris McMahon Found Out He Was Fired from Thy Art Is Murder Through Social Media” »
After four years without any new music, American industrial outfit 3Teeth are back with today’s release of their fourth studio album, EndEx. While the tracks within are full of contempt for concepts like hyper-consumerism and tech being too prevalent in our lives, the whole thing is a fun romp with old-school industrial styling and a…
Read More “Review: 3Teeth Bring Fire and Industrial Fury on EndEx” »
In an unexpected twist that maybe zero people saw coming, Thy Art Is Murder announced just moments ago that their long-time vocalist Chris McMahon has been kicked out of the band. According to an Instagram post on Thy Art Is Murder’s official page, the lineup change is exactly why their new album Godlike was pushed…
Read More “Chris McMahon Kicked Out of Thy Art Is Murder, Replaced on Godlike” »
Whether you’re a vinyl collector or get insanely nostalgic for early 2000s New Wave of American Heavy Metal fan, you’re going to want to get your wallets and alarms ready. On October 20, God Forbid’s insanely badass album IV: Constitution of Treason is getting a proper release on vinyl and the variants look fucking sick…
Read More “This Vinyl Reissue of God Forbid’s IV: Constitution of Treason is a Must Have” »
In the 1980s, Queensland, Australia’s picturesque façade concealed a dark underbelly of police brutality, particularly targeting Indigenous citizens and political dissenters. Under state governance, the Queensland Police Service displayed unchecked power, often evoking more fear than faith. Isolation from metropolitan hubs, such as Sydney and Melbourne, perhaps exacerbated the issue. This systemic abuse, largely ignored…
Over the years, Sculpture Club has meticulously refined their sharp-edged punk ethos. Initially echoing strains reminiscent of Echo & The Bunnymen and The Cure, the group’s musical range has impressively expanded. Coupling their creative songcraft with nuanced instrumentals like acoustic guitars and violins, the addition further elevates their established deep basslines and intense leads. Their…
Read More “The Bittersweet Nostalgia of Home Movies — Sculpture Club Debuts Video for “Used Too”” »
During the pandemic’s enforced solitude, Dedric Moore (Monta, Gemini Revolution, The Republic Tigers) and Krysztof Nemeth (Emmaline Twist, Monta) found a silver lining. They took a deep dive into the anxiety-laden New Wave music that characterized the 1980s, straying from their traditional musical forays. Thus was born Static Phantoms, an inspired collaboration where the two…
Read More “Synthpop Duo Static Phantoms Debut Shimming New Single “Something Bright”” »
“Purity is not your style Crucify me now and hang me upside down” From the moody corridors of Portland, Arkham Sunset, spearheaded by electronic aficionado Gerry Hathaway, offers their latest goth rock pièce de résistance, “Blood In Four Colors.” This track is a harbinger for their anticipated third album, ‘Failure Analysis‘, slated for an early…
Read More “Portland Darkwave Project Arkham Sunset Debuts New Single “Blood In Four Colors”” »
In ancient Greek mythology, the naïve goddess Persephone is ensnared by Hades and spirited to the Underworld. As Demeter, the goddess of the harvest, mourns her daughter’s departure, Earth languishes, signaling winter’s grip. The seeds of the pomegranate—six gleaming jewels of fate—are consumed by the naive Persephone, tethering her to the realm of the shadows…
From their ongoing legal dispute with ex-guitarist Mick Mars to their incredibly busy tour schedule throughout the year, there seems to be a lot going on behind the scenes with Mötley Crüe. Yet if you ask guitarist John 5 what he’s most excited about as the newest band member, there’s only one thing that stands…
Earlier this week, Avenged Sevenfold got back on their bullshit and posted some weird shit on their social media accounts. At the time, we saw a video of Barbie giving birth to another Barbie, a doctor being pretty odd about the whole thing, and then a weird Barbie showing up and being an edgy nihilist…
Read More “Avenged Sevenfold Play with Dolls in Their “Mattel” Music Video” »
“You can’t be funky if you haven’t got a soul.” On the first chilly evening of September, NYC’s Le Poisson Rouge played host to a record release party for No Wave legends Bush Tetras. By mere auditory flair and zest, one might presume Bush Tetras to be some fresh, vivacious ensemble inspired by No Wave’s…
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