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We already knew Poison the Well were planning anniversary show dates, but now they’ve sweetened the pot by expanding the areas they’re going to on that tour. The Florida metalcore icons first dropped the news back in September when they announced plans to perform a You Come Before You anniversary tour with shows in Los…
Everyone’s favorite clinch-your-butt-cheeks-the-name-hurts band, Pupil Slicer, have announced they will no longer be working with bassist and vocalist Luke Fabian and live guitarist Alex Brown. The London-based mathcore weirdos took to socials to make the announcement on November 26, claiming that both parties mutually agreed that continuing this partnership wasn’t in their best interest. Fabian…
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Glam metal icons Steel Panther are back on their bullshit with a new batch of tour dates to kick off 2024. The tour will kick off in Reno, Nevada on January 19 and end February 24 in Wichita, Kansa. They’re not taking much of a break, either, as before their “On The Prowl” tour kicks…
This story… just… wow. If you already weren’t a fan of Sharon Osbourne, whether for her seemingly racist-ish tendencies, her treatment of Iron Maiden, or any other slight, you may have a new reason to feel a way about her. That’s because during a recent episode of The Osbournes podcast, Ozzy‘s wife and manager divulged…
Read More “Sharon Osbourne Once Took a Sh*t in Ozzy’s Weed” »
Edtior’s note: Our good friend and super talented photographer Derek Tobias was on hand at the Shoshin (初心) Duo show on November 25 in Monterey, California. What follows aren’t just his photos, but his thoughts and experiences at the show. November 25, 2023. On a cold (for the Bay Area’s standards) evening, just two days…
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New York City’s Miss Teen America, a morbidly charming gothic rock quintet, has all the subtlety of a black-clad figure on the subway amidst a sea of business suits after a night out at The Bank circa 1997. Their origin story: a classic urban tale of determination, involving flyers plastered across the city with the…
The Jesus and Mary Chain are revving up for an exciting new year with the release of their upcoming album “Glasgow Eyes” on March 8th, via Fuzz Club. Not ones to rest on their laurels (or perhaps just allergic to idleness), the duo, comprising the Reid brothers – Jim and William – have also unveiled…
Since its inception in 2022, Dresden’s Cold-Hearted Festival has quickly become an essential annual event in the European darkwave music scene, selling out for two consecutive years. Returning in 2024, it continues to uphold its reputation as one of the best single-day festivals in Europe for darkwave and post-punk music. This year’s lineup is as…
Las ganas de llorar no me dejan en paz Aramara Quintos Tapia, a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, has launched a new post-punk project named Ex Lover. Their debut full-length album, Devotion, is a unique blend of bratty lyrics, moody basslines, and twinkling guitars, showcasing a distinctive style that marks their head-turning entry into the music scene….
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From the other side of the globe, in a place known for nurturing a bad seed or two in its fertile post-punk soil, emerges the enigmatic Australian outfit Sacred Hearts. Their music, deeply tied to vocalist June Gray’s upbringing amidst religious symbolism and instruction, resonates with a profound and personal connection. Their formation is a…
The Black Sabbath tribute act fronted by Zakk Wylde known as Zakk Sabbath has a new album coming out next March and it’s simply one big tribute to two of Black Sabbath’s more iconic releases from the 1970s. Titled (in a very Zakk fashion) Doomed Forever Forever Doomed, the double full-length release will be the…
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Four decades after its initial release, the seminal and satirical rock mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap is getting an honest-to-goodness sequel. Considered by many to be one of (if not) the funniest rock and roll movies of all time, This Is Spinal Tap has long been rumored to have a sequel in the works. Yet…
Read More “Next Year Spinal Tap’s Gonna Rock Ya Next Year… With a Sequel Movie in the Works” »
Unsurprising to anyone paying attention to summer European metal festivals, Hellfest 2024 is looking like an absolutely fucking stacked lineup. From Metallica to Brujeria and everywhere in between, next year’s festival has a little bit for everyone. Running from June 27 to June 30, 2024. Hellfest will once again get loud in Clisson, France. Last…
Brazilian supergroup The Troops of Doom, led by former Sepultura guitarist Jairo “Tormentor” Guedz, are going to hit us with their second album in the new year. The band just finished touring South America in support of their debut album Antichrist Reborn, released last year, and next up they’re going to be focusing on coming…
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Put down your Monster energy drink and slap on some more ointment on that new tribal tattoo, it’s almost time to secure yourself some tickets to an upcoming Godsmack show. But it’s not going to be just any Godsmack tour, not at all. No this time they’re ditching the electric instruments in favor of wooden…
Read More “Godsmack to Serenade North America with Some Acoustic ‘Vibez’ in Newly Announced Tour” »
Matt Messore, the creative force behind Orlando’s Cathedral Bells, unveils “Give Up The Ghost,” the latest standout track from his solo dream pop project, Midi Memory. This song is a cornerstone reverie, culled from the phantasmagoria of his forthcoming new album, “Far Gone and Out.” Messore, with the ethereal grace of Midi Memory, continues his…
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Slipknot/Stone Sour frontman and heavy metal’s most prolific opinion haver Corey Taylor is heading across the Atlantic to go on a solo European run next summer and the dates have been fully released. Having already completed such a tour, along with a run through North America, earlier this year, Taylor’s no stranger to sharing his…
Read More “Europeans to Find Out What They Think About Corey Taylor’s Solo Act Next Year” »
Ever feel like you just absolutely need one more streaming service to add to your long list of subscriptions? If the answer is yes and you want to make sure your subscription money was used to support artists you actually care about, then a new music streaming service/app called ROKK could be the solution. Founded…
Read More “Kamelot, Mentalist Members Launch New Rock and Metal Streaming Service” »
It should come as a shock to no one that 74-year-old Ozzy Osbourne has been dealing with some health issues in his old age. With a messed up back following a ATV accident from the early 2000s, his future as a touring musician is constantly under question. And while the metal community showed an outpouring…
Read More “Ozzy Says Geezer Butler Never Reached Out During Health Scare, Butler Says That’s B.S.” »
Gamers and metal fans unite. Avenged Sevenfold just teased that they’re collabing with massive game franchise and friend to teenage boys everywhere, Fortnite. For those not familiar with the game, it’s a free-to-play first person shooter where the winner is the last player (or group of players) alive. Recent updates to the game have added…
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After much anticipation, Vemod will finally unleash their sophomore album The Deepening this January via Prophecy Productions. Having earned a reputation as one of Norway’s preeminent bands, Vemod’s mastermind Jan Even Åsli is in my opinion one of the country’s highest regarded composers. Jan Even founded Vemod at the start of the millennium when he was 12 in…
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In your hands, my soul Emerging from a landscape where artistic skills drift like tumbleweeds through a melancholic dimension, the Spanish duo Huir announces their arrival with an irresistible allure. Ana Of The Head and David Solazo, the Barcelona-based pair behind Huir, just unveiled “Vital,” the debut single from their upcoming EP, “Triumphal Arch Lovers.”…
Read More “In Your Hands, My Soul — Barcelona Synth Duo Huir Make Their Debut With “Vital”” »
In an era marred by disillusionment, where the vestiges of purity and benevolence struggle to assert themselves amid the prevailing tumult, Nathalie Astrada has found a resonant voice. Her work as Lux Mala is tinged with a stark realism that borders on the pessimistic: a poignant testament to the contemporary condition. It is a solitary…
The XRAY5’s roots can be traced back to the Los Angeles post-punk scene, where their members honed their skills in bands like Idle Hands and Nobody’s Heroes. At the group’s helm stands Ray Arroyo, a multifaceted artist who serves as the founding member, lending his talents as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and keyboardist. Collaborating alongside…
Read More “Listen to Los Angeles Post-Punk Outfit The XRAY5’s “Elegy” LP” »
Live Nation and Ticketmaster have apparently not escaped scrutiny, as U.S. senators are apparently just as up in arms about abusive consumer practices as metal fans are. The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) has officially subpoenaed Live Nation Entertainment and subsidiary Ticketmaster for documents on their practices. Some of the practices being called into…
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Jammy metal weirdos in Australia and New Zealand will no doubt be overjoyed, as Mr. Bungle and Melvins are joining forces to tour that area in March 2024. This will be Mr. Bungle‘s first tour of the are since 2002, so fans in the area will likely be extra excited Check out the dates now,…
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Ghost never pass up a good collab, as their recent line of butt plugs and dildos proves. Now, they’ve also collaborated with Lugz on some shoes. This time making something a little more practical than sex toys and action figures (depending on how you look at things), the Swedish larger-than-life band have create a functional,…
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Kevin “Geordie” Walker’s incredible life has sadly come to a close. For the last four decades, the guitarist for Killing Joke was anything but conventional, garnering widespread acclaim for his brilliance, ingenuity, and impact. The guitarist passed away from a stroke early Sunday morning at his home in Prague. His death was confirmed later on…
Read More “Requiem For Geordie Walker of Killing Joke: Legendary Guitarist Passes Away At 64” »
Got shopping to do and need some motivation? We’ve got the playlist for you. Updated this week with tracks from Dead By April, God’s Date, and Eye Am, this still has some of the last few weeks’ worth of bangers too. You just can’t go wrong. As always, we’ve updated the playlist on both Spotify…
Read More “Dead By April, Eye Am, and The Halo Effect Added to The MetalSucks Playlist” »
Things are about to get heavy again as Aussie heavy hitters Alpha Wolf bring back the noise with their video for, well, “Bring Back The Noise.” This is the first music the band have shared since their split last year with Holding Absence, titled The Lost & The Longing, out in 2022. Their last full-length,…
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The Goblin’s back in town—or at least they will be soon. Orange Goblin just announced they are in the studio working on a new record. Earlier this month, the band announced they were in the studio in the U.K. working on their untitled, 10th studio album, the follow-up to their 2018 record The Wolf Bites…
Sepultura have been consistently dropping records every couple of years lately, but alas, no more—A recent interview reveals that they will nOT be releasing anything but live music anytime soon. Guitarist Andreas Kisser spilled the tea in an interview with Everblack podcast, which you can watch in full below. “We are recording everything,” says Kisser. “We…
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Qyburn, a master in the arcane arts of necromancy, has recently ventured from the seclusion of his castle tower to unveil his unique musical magic upon the unsuspecting inhabitants of Los Angeles. He is known to engage in live performances, often accompanied by a coterie of fellow death mages from his inner circle. These gatherings…
Read More “Listen to Los Angeles Darkwave Artist Qyburn’s Full-Length Album “Cynthia”” »
Listen, I know we reported last December that Arizona-based thrash metal iconoclasts Sacred Reich would be heading into the studio this year to record their follow up to 2019’s Awakening, but that apparently didn’t happen. Bummer. Yet even though there’s been a bit of a delay, there’s no need to fret, as they’re still planning…
Read More “Sacred Reich to Begin Recording Their Next Album This Coming April” »
California metalcore quintet Bleeding Through dropped a special treat while we were all stuffing our faces yesterday in the form of a new version of their track “On Wings Of Lead.” Originally released on their 2003 This Is Love, This Is Murderous, this new version follows yet another re-done classic single, “Love Lost In A…
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If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a million times — professional wrestling and metal go together like chokeslams and figure four leglocks. The folks at Closed Casket Activities are no strangers to that undeniable truth, as a number of their artists directly contribute their talents to the most metal group in All Elite…
Nine months ago, the world learned of a supergroup featuring former Type O Negative members Kenny Hickey and Johnny Kelly, along with Crowbar frontman Kirk Windstein and bassist Todd Strange. In that time, the excitement surrounding the act had gestated from a simple concept into a super exciting new outfit with the release of their…
Read More “The New Eye Am Track “Cryptomnesia” is an Undeniable Ass Beater” »
While most of us in the U.S. were gorging on turkey carcasses, far too many carbs, and uncounted piles of sweets, a nationally televised football game entertained the country. And in the middle of the Dallas Cowboys versus Washington Commanders game, country legend and newfound rocker Dolly Parton rocked us. Seriously, on a scale from…
Read More “Dolly Parton Rocked Out to Queen During Her Thanksgiving NFL Halftime Show” »
On the 22nd of July 2011, the tranquil beauty of Norway’s picturesque Utøya Island was forever shattered. A shocking act of terror, carried out by right-wing extremist Anders Behring Breivik, plunged the nation into a nightmare, leaving an indelible mark on the collective consciousness. The day began with an explosion that tore through the heart…
Caress is the solo darkwave electronic project from Tara Jane. Today, she has released her full-length debut album Night Call, featuring the bewitching titular lead single. Inspired by dreamy vintage 4AD bands as well as more contemporary dark pop artists such as TR/ST and Kontravoid, Jane fronts LA shoegazers Blood Candy. With Caress, she ventures…
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