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When is it appropriate for bands to rely on backing tracks during live gigs? For some, it’s never acceptable, while others find it’s a morally gray question. Ask ex-Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach, and you’ll find it’s less a talent question and more about age. During a recent appearance on Rocktails with Ahmet Zappa (as…
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Our heavy metal friends in the north have another kick ass festival to get excited about this summer, with the 2024 edition of Loud As Hell Open Air coming this August. This year marks the festival’s 12th iteration, so fans of the yearly event should be stoked to see what’s planned. Set to take place…
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Death metal devotees across the pond will once again have their shot to see one of the best bands in the world do their thing, as Cannibal Corpse announced earlier today that they’ll be headlining a tour throughout Europe this Fall. Running for a full month from September 20 in Oberhausen, Germany and coming to…
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Bursting onto the scene with old-school vigor and underground star power, Coffin Storm have created a whopper of an album on their first try. I usually avoid leaning heavily on who is in the band in reviews and let the music speak for itself, but in this case, the lineup is so incredibly star-studded that…
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Fuck, we’re getting old. This June, Unearth are going to perform the entirety of The Oncoming Storm to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Two decades. 7,300 days. I mean, some of us were in high school when that dropped. Some of you might not have even been born. Apart from the existential dread this announcement’s given…
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At the core of the San Francisco-based post-punk ensemble TREASVRE, the melodic vocal interplay between Sabrina Simonton and Samantha Peña captivates and mesmerizes. Their voices, echoing the haunting beauty of iconic bands such as Lush, All About Eve, and The Breeders, carry a captivating flair that’s undeniably current. The band’s music, rich with ethereal melodies,…
I can be ugly I can be strong I can be proper I can be wrong I can be lovely or I can be gone the thing that will haunt you is still hanging on March 2024 marks a pivotal moment for Los Angeles’ VR SEX, the innovative project of Noel Skum, aka Andrew Clinco…
I walked a thousand leagues Looking for happiness all alone I walked a thousand leagues Looking for happiness on and on Over the last four years, Istanbul’s Ductape has been meticulously sculpting a ferocious tempest of post-punk dynamism that both agitates, enthralls, and, as their name could possibly suggest, leaves you speechless. There’s a certain…
Read More “Listen to the Icy Resonance of Turkish Darkwave Duo Ductape’s New Album “Echo Drama”” »
Protest The Hero are touring Canada this May, which is of note to everyone, not just Canadians, since it means the band will be touring on their home turf. The tour kicks off May 23 in Tillsonburg, ON and wraps up June 1 in Kingston, ON. Check out the dates below, and get tickets here….
Static-X are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their classic album Wisconsin Death Trip with a special documentary. The film will take a look at the history of the band’s career, and you can stream the trailer below. The band announced the documentary on the anniversary of their 1999 album yesterday. The documentary will be called…
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As much as we’d like to think he’s immortal, the prince of darkness himself just opened up about the health issues he’s facing when thinking about getting back on stage. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Ozzy Osbourne talked about his recent nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as well as the…
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Legendary UK electronic post-punk act The Cassandra Complex have recently released their album Death & Sex, via COP International. The complete reenvisioning of their 1993 classic Sex & Death, seven tracks from the original album have been recorded again thirty years later with a fresh mindset and set of 21st-century gear. Founding member Rodney Orpheus explains:…
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Four decades have passed since the 1980s, yet we find ourselves continually drawn back to this vibrant era, now tinged with the pink and teal hues of nostalgia. The ’80s stand out as a pinnacle of unbridled creativity, a time when the pursuit of innovation wasn’t shadowed by self-consciousness. This decade was marked by a…
Bring Me The Horizon have shared a video for their song “Kool-Aid,” produced and directed by CiRCUS HEaD. This release is exciting, as there has been some confusion around when the band will be releasing music. They were originally planning to drop their still-forthcomng album, Post Human: NeX GEn, this past September, but then reported that the…
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There have been rumblings for a couple weeks, but it’s finally official: The Summer Slaughter Tour is back. Earlier today, the tour’s official Instagram page confirmed the return, confidently claiming “we are a dynasty” with Brand of Sacrifice’s track “Dynasty” playing. It’s been five years since The Summer Slaughter Tour last ran, so it should…
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Well, look at that. More than half of the MetalSucks Playlist is brand spanking new. We’re talkin’ 25 new tracks that you either already heard if you’ve been following our coverage or you only come here for these updates. Either way, they’re new and ready to blow out your eardrums. Some of the standouts this…
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Famed drummer Josh Freese will rejoin A Perfect Circle for the first time in 13 years for their upcoming tour. The tour will be alongside Puscifer and Primus, and the three bands will be releasing a split album together soon as well. Freese will be on most dates, but will have to leave to join…
Alestorm shared a video for the song “Uzebekistan” alongside the release of their new EP, Voyage of the Dead Marauder, out via Napalm Records. The pirate metal icons are back with more swashbuckling nonsense and goofy puns, and they’ve got a lot going on right now between these releases and their upcoming time on the…
Fading out, I’m breathing wholly Feel my pulse, I’m moving slowly In my heart, I’m centered for you I won’t be the same you knew, I’ve got to let the last breath, let go Last Breath ushers in a compelling new chapter for Athens-based darkwave outfit Kalte Nacht, serving as the debut release from their…
DAMAGED CARS AND CLASSIC TUNES, DIAMONDS TEARS, ON A MIRROR SKY Hailing from Belgium, ULTRA SUNN is slicing through the electronic underground music milieu with their brooding beats and icy synth motifs. They’ve rapidly captured the gaze of the international scene with their bold foray into the realms of unabashed dance music that transcends time…
Aside from being the frontman of one of the most iconic metal bands of all time, Rob Halford has been known to dabble in other musical efforts from time to time. From guest appearances on Dolly Parton‘s Rockstar to an album of Christmas carols recorded with his friends and family, the man likes to set…
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Interscope Records have announced a new subscription service, the Interscope Vinyl Collective, which will offer exclusive pressings of records we know and love. Those who take advantage can choose from four subscription tiers that bill either monthly, every three months, every six months, or annually depending on the package. To kick things off, the label…
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Over the last couple years, shock rocker Marilyn Manson (née Brian Warner) has been embroiled in a long list of legal battles involving alleged sexual assault, rape, physical harm, and a number of other accusations from a number of former lovers and female employees. The details of those allegations have often been hard to read…
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Wage War are back with a new single, “Magnetic” accompanied by a ripping new video released via SiriusXM’s Octane. The Florida band keep it heavy with this new single, and they’re not afraid to get a little melodic and experimental too. There are plenty of chugs, breakdown moments, and fast drumming, but there are also…
Whether you consider it a meeting of the assholes or an all-start collaboration, it’s happening. Flat Black, the band started by former Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Jason Hook, have shared a new single, “Nothing To Some,” and it features Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor on vocals. The record is from the band’s forthcoming, debut album produced…
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Missfire in my direction Motives are in question You want strange affection Aiming for destruction Los Angeles rock queen Kate Clover sets the world ablaze with her latest offering, the explosive new single Here Comes The Love Bomb. “Los Angeles, where dreams are born or made to die,” says Clover. “The beginning of a story…
It’s absolute Artifical regimes Tormenting religiously You’ve been induced The vasum snail is a remarkable predator in the marine ecosystem, known for its tactical hunting prowess. Dwelling in tropical and subtropical waters, it utilizes its well-developed radula, a tooth-like structure, to capture and consume prey, primarily consisting of other mollusks and small marine organisms. Its…
Read More “Detroit Deathgaze Duo Vazum Debut Techno-Dystopian Video for “Breach”” »
Dreamwave’s journey began in a single bedroom, stretching across two cities, with a modest recording setup that has now, for the first time, made its way onto vinyl. In Brighton, the paths of Dreamwave’s members inevitably intertwined, giving birth to a psychedelic rock ensemble that marries their collective passion for retro graphic design, Bauhaus minimalism,…
the taste of blood fading memories pale skin so soft vicious and mean Imagine a pivotal scene in your favourite show, where the protagonist strolls down the street, lost in thought, on the cusp of realizing their untapped potential and readiness to face the world. This sets the scene for In Real Life, today’s release…
I’ve been to Niagara Falls I’ve been to both great walls but it wasn’t there It wasn’t there No, it was not there Einstürzende Neubauten, the Berlin-based avant-garde art-rock collective, has been redefining the boundaries of experimental music for over four decades. Known for their innovative use of custom-built instruments and found objects, Blixa Bargeld,…
You don’t need fancy equipment or high-tech gadgets to get your ass kicked. Just ask anyone that’ll be in the pit for Kublai Khan TX‘s upcoming tour when the new song “Low Tech” hits. People are going to get hurt. The new track is beatdown hardcore through and through. I mean, just listen to the…
It’s been a minute since we took ol’ Ted Nugent out for a spin. We haven’t posted his pasty, hateful alt-right ass on our page since last September and that’s mostly because he hadn’t said anything particularly interesting or worthwhile. I mean, he still remained the hateful bastard that allegedly shit his britches to dodge…
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Phone policies at live shows are nothing new these days. Tool has one. Glenn Danzig aggressively uses his. Fans just know to put the phone away or be extremely discreet if they’re going to snap some mementos at those gigs. Yet during a L.A. Guns show last year, a female fan’s altercation with vocalist Phil…
Despite having a page dedicated to selling tickets for the 2024 edition of the Blue Ridge Rock Festival, organizers are now claiming that they weren’t taking pre-orders after all. That after the website showed certain price points were already sold out, the URL specifically had 2024 in it, and the festival’s main page says “2024…
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Last November as Megadeth was announcing their big ol’ Latin America tour set for this April, frontman Dave Mustaine told the world that the band was “planning a really big surprise” for their show(s) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Citing their massive fan base down there, he said it made sense to do something special over…
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If he can still make more than me Then why’d I get this stupid degree? Flags, an Austin, TX-based punk band, is brought to life by Reid Haynie on guitar and vocals, Cait McCoy also on guitar and vocals, Lucy Weatherby handling bass, and Carson Braymer on the drums. Each member boasts a lifelong engagement…
In a tale that could only be described as “From Cornfields to Carnivals,” Indiana Bradley has spun his Midwestern roots into a kaleidoscope of spun yarns, traipsing from the tango halls of Argentina to the tempestuous terrains of Indonesia. Bradley’s life reads like a passport on a caffeine binge, each stamp a slice of humanity…
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In the shadowy corners of the liminal realm between dreams and the waking hour, there’s an eerie tune that chimes and resonates and reverberates, underscoring the cryptic number 2.56. In this place, there’s a songbird crooning about the kind of obsession that could drive a saint to sin, where seduction and sacrifice dance cheek to…
Life is short Read between the lines don’t wait for your chance Won’t be wasting my time Madrid’s New Wave Kill are saddlin’ up once again, riding out into new horizons from their eclectic post-punk sound: frontman Felipe Vein, with his guitar in hand, joins forces with the keystrokes of Iulia Richea, the rhythmic pulse…
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And I, oh I, I’ve always been a brawler. And I, oh I’m sick of feeling smaller. And I, oh I could be ten foot taller. But I, oh I’m sick of all the bother Making your way through the music biz as a lady rocker isn’t just about dodging the odd guitar cable—it’s a…
