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There’s been talk about maybe, possibly, new Mudvayne music happening if the band can keep working together. Well, according to a recent interview with Heavy, frontman Chad Gray said things may already be getting in the way of making new music. Despite being able to play some festivals and touring for a bit since 2021,…
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Supergroup Sexless Marriage are back with a new album announcement. The Boston punk band feature Mike Morowitz of Weak Flesh, Greg Weeks of The Red Chord and Umbra Vitae, Chris Bevilacqua of Wormwood and Labor Hex, Chris Johnson of Deafheaven, and Mike McKenzie of Stomach Earth and Wear Your Wounds. The self-titled record is the…
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What happens when your bassist can’t make it to your band’s show? When it comes to Suicidal Tendencies, the answer is “call his dad.” And that’s exactly what happened last Thursday as the band hit the stage in Mexico City, as they got Metallica bassist and former bandmate Robert Trujillo to hold down the low…
When Mercyful Fate‘s Melissa first hit the shelves in 1983, it changed the face of metal forever, paving the way for the future of black metal, death metal, and even heavy prog. But it did so in an insidious, not-so-obvious way. The album is a bit more of a grower than a shower. Other releases…
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Death metal outfit Asinhell, which features Volbeat‘s Michael Poulsen, ex-Morgoth singer Marc Grewe, and Raunchy drummer Morten Toft Hansen, is set to make its live performance debut next summer as a part of Næstved Metalfest 2024. Having released their debut album Impii Hora last month, the band has been relatively silent ever since. Yet earlier…
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Show them your face Be born and be blessed At the edge of dreams This is not a placid walk with undamaged flesh Ulysse Marshall, hailing from the serene terrains of Lausanne, Switzerland, stands as a notable independent songwriter. His inspirations span a diverse spectrum, from the likes of Joy Division and Bauhaus to the…
Tool have been hinting at new music lately, but don’t ask Maynard James Keenan about it. He’s not in the mood to talk. The band haven’t put out music since Fear Inoculum in 2019, so folks have been asking what’s next. In a recent interview with Loudwire, Keenan was asked about the rumors that they would…
Your weekend just got brutal. Death metal masterminds Maul just shared a new song, “The Sacred And The Profane,” which you can stream below. The track is from the band’s 20 Buck Spin debut EP, Desecration And Enchantment, out November 17. This is their debut single from the release, and it is skin-peelingly heavy. If…
None of us should be any stranger to how aggressive things can get at a hardcore show. But what happens when security gets too aggressive back? Apparently that very issue happened at a We Came As Romans show during Bodysnatcher‘s set. The show took place on October 22 at Fête Music Hall in Providence, RI….
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Patrick Bobilin, a native to New York City’s bustling streets, has been at the helm of the electronic outfit MIDNIGHTCHOIR since 2014, in artistic tandem with Sarah Simon. Their latest EP, VERSION/SACRIFICE, elegantly dovetails with their previous work, Loverboy Molotov—released earlier this July—which artfully melded Bobilin’s penchant for classic goth and darkwave with the introspections…
Read More “NYC Darkwave Project Midnight Choir Releases Goth Classics Covers EP for Halloween” »
Go Ahead And Die, featuring the beloved Max Cavalera, will be joining Bodybox on a tour startig early 2024 and traveling across the U.S. Go Ahead And Die are a crusty death metal band from Arizona, and this will be their first U.S. tour. Called the Unhealthy Mechanisms Tour 2024, the show spans 55 dates,…
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Though Hollywood’s done its best to make it seem like the “Wild West” was all gold prospectors and bandits, cowboys and Injuns, and the rolling plains, the spirit of the American frontier was darker and deeper than that. It’s the lives men lost laying the very tracks that connected the coasts. It’s the indigenous people…
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While they likely haven’t played a show on the floor with no stage show and pit crew in quite some time, Blink-182 attempted to have an ironic, down to earth connection with fans at a Denny’s in Long Beach. The show happened on October 26. Of course, it was undisclosed, but it was very vaguely…
This past week saw some crazy news and killer new releases hit the intertubes. From Dream Theater regaining a founding member to The Obsessed dropping a cool new single, a buncha shit went down. As such, we’re taking the time this week to update our Top Tracks of the Week playlist with some of the…
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If you’ve ever been fortunate enough to catch Heilung live, you know how ritualistic and intense their sets are. This is compounded when they play a show somewhere really amazing—Take it from someone who saw them at Red Rocks in Colorado. As you would expect, their performance at London’s Apollo Theatre is equally cool. The…
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I’ve checked every Stygian pocket for breath; there is none. In the wake of numerous home-produced offerings, the Portland-based ensemble, Hovering Shrikes, heralds the advent of their latest single, Things Go Missing. Initially conceived as a brooding folk composition by the group’s principal vocalist and wordsmith, Ryan Wilson, more than ten years prior, the track…
Precious, dissonance, can you help me understand Flesh and bone will turn to sand Why am I alone Philadelphia’s Forest Circles, the creative venture of the multi-talented Angel Ocana, presents a harmonious confluence of dream-pop, post-punk, and shoegaze, —— evocative and ethereal. One might imagine their latest offering, with subtle undercurrents of Irish folk melodies,…
Read More “Philadelphia Dream Pop Project Forest Circles Debuts Haunting New Single “Shadow”” »
New York City’s The Violet Mine stands as a harmonious pairing of Meredith Minogue (vocalist, composer, and guitarist) and Jim Barry (composer and guitarist). Their forthcoming album, White Night, slated for a February 2024 release, was crafted under the discerning expertise of Reed Black, known for his collaborations with luminaries such as Karen O and…
Read More “NYC Avant-Folk Duo The Violet Mine Debut Spectral Video for “Phantom Pain”” »
Rammstein may be gearing up for a huge European stadium tour in a few months, but that ain’t stopping controversial vocalist Till Lindemann from going solo for a bit. With a new album Zunge slated for release on November 3, the embattled frontman released a new single that’s seemingly all about sports — though it’s…
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Sure hope you didn’t want to get in on some of that sweet, sweet Korn 90s and early 2000s nostalgia in the form of really expensive sportswear, because that ship has sailed. As in everything that was part of the Korn/Adidas collaboration predictably sold out insanely fast. News of the collaboration and the limited run…
Progressive power metal mashers Witherfall are back. With an as of yet unnamed fourth studio album looming on the horizon, they’ve dropped a new song and accompanying music video, “Insidious.” As you can find out for yourself by checking out the video below, “Insidious” pretty much lives up to its namesake, offering up a punishing…
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We’re saddened to report today that former L.A. Guns and W.A.S.P. drummer Steve Riley passed away yesterday, October 26. He was 67 years old. Originally reported by the sleaze masters over at Metal Sludge, the drummer’s passing has since been confirmed by Riley’s friend Jason Green over on his YouTube channel, Waste Some Time With…
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Any band, including Refused, assuming the importance of a record that immediately begs for an eye roll and a “yeah, okay dude.” Except, Refused didn’t just think they were making The Shape of Punk to Come. In many ways, they really did. Two years after releasing an album of pure Earth Crisis-style machismo with Songs…
Read More “25 Years Ago, Refused Made The Shape of Punk to Come… Literally” »
Whats done is done nothing you can do about it In life, there’s no magic “undo” button to correct our mistakes, no control or command + Z shortcut for the days when our souls feel as bleak as the dreary Sad Mac icon of a malfunctioning vintage Apple Computer. And we can’t go back in…
Hailing from Austin, TX, Bloody Knives is a trio that boasts the combined talents of Preston Maddox, who lends his voice while also managing vocals, synths, and guitar; Jake McCown, overseeing drums, synths, and the visual arts; and Jim Moon, who delves into synths and sound crafting. Since their inception in 2009, the ensemble has…
Read More “Hope on The Horizon — Austin Post-Punk Trio Bloody Knives Debut Video for “New Moon”” »
As a child blossoms into adolescence, an emotional chasm often emerges between mother and child. The youth’s burgeoning quest for independence and self-identity can clash with a mother’s protective instincts – or even vice versa. This evolving dynamic, laden with misunderstandings and yearning, encapsulates the bittersweet complexities of love and the inexorable passage of time….
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I need nature’s touch This forest is my home Laid to rest here alone Hide in fear, hide away my tears Chiffon Magnifique, an innovative post-punk/minimal wave outfit masterminded by Australian musician Jed A. Walters, promises to enchant music enthusiasts with the release of his latest single, Witches Falls. This track offers an intriguing glimpse…
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In 2007, musician Daniele Giustra felt a strong urge to express himself through innovative forms of music. In order to fulfill his creative needs, he formed the darkwave project SELFISHADOWS. Through this undertaking, he was able to explore new musical possibilities and surpass the limits of his creativity. By combining contemporary and retro synthesizers, meaningful…
It’s hard not to talk about the latest release from Year of the Knife without talking about what happened to them earlier this year. They were riding a high, taking the world by storm with their co-ed brand of hold-nothing-back, death metal-tinged hardcore. Then, the unthinkable happened — as we all know by now, the…
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What happens when a massive corporation like Spotify worth approximately $33.22 billion do when it wants to cut costs? Does it cut how much it pays CEO Daniel Ek, who’s worth $2.8 billion? Nahhh. Or does it scale back operating costs somewhere down the line? Nope. It does, however, consider making its payouts to artists…
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Now, I know we don’t give a shit about award nominations thanks to the bullshit that usually goes on around them (looking at you, Grammys), but we’d be remiss if we didn’t report on Metallica‘s two nominations for this year’s Billboard Music Awards. According to today’s announcement, Metallica are up for top honors in two…
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Take everything you know about Imperial Triumphant and throw it out the window for a few moments because what you’re about to hear from their bassist Steve Blanco’s solo project isn’t that at all. Forget all the wild bombast and insanely out there avant-garde-ness that band’s become known for and instead check out Blanco’s uniquely…
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There’s no denying that when it comes to metal vocalists, Tim “Ripper” Owens is one talented motherfucker. You don’t go from tribute band weekend warrior to Judas Priest frontman without being able to absolutely tear shit up on the mic, after all. And while he’s got his way of doing things as a vocalist and…
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Leaving behind New York’s frenetic pace and embracing the deep cultural milieu of France, Charles Rowell, renowned for his contributions to Crocodiles, Flowers of Evil, and Issue, embarked on a rejuvenating journey in 2020 with his latest venture, Crush of Souls. Marrying new wave with gothic rock undertones, the project creates an enchanting blend of…
Emerging from the Philadelphia music scene, Wax Jaw, led by a pioneering trans vocalist, skillfully blends new wave, post-punk, and surf rock to create a vibrant sonic tapestry. Their intriguing new six-track EP, Between The Teeth (released via Abandon Everything Records), showcases the band’s unique sound as they merge New Wave, post-punk, and surf rock…
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Amidst the shifting spectrum of our contemporary malaise emerges Dräger, the creative embodiment of multi-faceted artist Spencer Draeger. Meandering through the resonance of days gone by while foretelling stories of the morrow, Dräger’s influence pulsates with the soulful rhythms of a generation steeped in contemplative musing and melancholic reflection. This is the first of two…
Read More “Love is a Nightmare — LA-Based Artist DRÄGER Recounts a Dark Romance in “Succubus” ” »
Growing up in Los Angeles, young singer-songwriter Devon Thompson often found herself on the periphery, a solitary figure amidst the urban expanse. Derided in her formative years for her artistic inclinations, such trials only honed her artistic resilience. With the aim of distancing her from the caprices of youth, she transitioned between educational institutions more…
Washington, D.C. darkwave ensemble VOSH has presented a riveting new single and accompanying video for Superstition. With this new single, VOSH radiates with fervent intensity, bridging desire, assertiveness, and raw vigour. The combination of charged guitars, profound synthesizers, resonant percussion, and Josephine’s distinctively potent voice crafts a captivating song that merges raw strength with precision….
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With their next streaming event slated for tomorrow at 12 noon PST/3 p.m. EST, Puscifer dropped a special sneak peek of the festivities with their performance of “Grey Area” over on PusciferTV.com. Touted as the band’s “third Halloween offering,” tomorrow’s event dubbed Global Probing was filmed at the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center in Prescott,…
A lot can be said about the last two Metallica albums — I should know, I wrote our review on their latest, 72 Seasons. But they’re still relatively new enough additions to an already impressive discography that it might be a bit too soon to look back on their place in the complete lineup. Yet…
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