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You know, it’s almost like there are repercussions for your action. I’m not saying Marduk is a band full of angels, but maybe getting filmed doing a Nazi salute is a bad move in 2023. I mean, at least it was for one person in the last few days… Aside from that whole kerfuffle, there…
A weatherman has gone viral for his use of metal references in his recurring forecasts. Chris Michaels of WSLS 10 News is apparently a metalhead and is now known for quoting lyrics well-known metal bands when he is on the air. @wsls_michaels Sneaking Sleep Token lyrics into the forecast. #sleeptoken #thesummoning ♬ The Summoning –…
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Man, some killer music came out this week and as such, we’ve updated The MetalSucks Playlist with some bangers. New singles like Blackbraid’s “The Spirit Remains” and Mutoid Man’s “Call of the Void” made the cut, as well as some big drops like Ghost’s iteration of “Phantom of the Opera” from today’s release of Phantomime….
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Upon A Burning Body are bummed to announce that they will not be able to finish out their tour with Unearth and 156/Silence due to illness in the band. The Texas-based metalcore group had to cancel their Thursday night show this past week in Columbus, OH and their Friday night show in Rochetster, NY. They…
Earlier today, Ghost released their covers EP Phantomime to equal measures of fanfare and derision, as fans who enjoy the band generally like the new release, while people who don’t consider the band to be metal at all are tripping all over themselves to tell anyone who’ll listen how much the band sucks. As it…
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Earlier today, Canadian death metal outfit Kataklysm announced that not only do they have a brand new album titled Goliath coming this August via Nuclear Blast, but they’ve also dropped a new song to mark the occasion with the single “Bringer of Vengeance.” As the band’s 15th studio effort, Goliath was produced and engineered by…
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A cavalcade of cannabis-friendly and adjacent acts will be bringing the fuzz to two major American cities this November, as the inaugural Heavy Psych Sounds Fest gears up to bring a dozen bands to two separate venues. Taking place on November 10 and 11 at the Saint Vitus Bar in Brooklyn and Baltimore’s Metro Gallery,…
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One of Canada’s biggest heavy metal exports, Voivod, are approaching their 40th anniversary this year and they’re putting out a special anniversary album to celebrate. Titled Morgöth Tales, the album will feature 10 tracks, though most of them will be re-recordings of past songs from throughout their discography. Drummer Michel “Away” Langevin said the newly…
Native American black metal firebrand Blackbraid has been tearing shit up since his debut self-titled album came out last year. Now, with a sophomore album set for release this July and a slew of tour dates currently underway with the Decibel Magazine Tour, the mighty Sgah’gahsowáh is back here again with a killer track and…
“It’s completely mental how different the world has become in the past few years. It’s altered our minds, our hearts, and the music we make,” says Blake Voss of Vandal Moon. The California-based duo (including drummer and synth player Jeremy Einsiedler) have always been steadfastly aware of the abominable world we live in and our…
Why do we obey all that they sayWhy let them control our mindsQuestion their motiveAnd we’ll find the lie Echoing the chilling themes of Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, our reality channels his vision of a future society where wisdom is systematically eradicated, individual thought extinguished, and books – the keepers of knowledge – are set…
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Coming out of Toronto’s vibrant post-punk scene, Odonis Odonis have consistently defied the tendency for a band to coalesce and stagnate into one particular musical style. With their newest track, “No One Left,” from their highly awaited EP ICON, the duo – Constantin Tzenos and Denholm Whale – announces an audacious transformation in their sonic…
Mekong, an enigmatic one-man venture, seamlessly fuses dark post-punk and dark wave sensibilities with a touch of 80s British goth culture. The brainchild of a Portuguese artist based in Krakow, Poland, Mekong’s distinctive sonic identity is defined by an entrancing and atmospheric amalgamation of resonant bass lines, celestial guitar harmonies, and profound synth soundscapes. “Out…
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Today we mourn the loss of Andy Rourke, the bassist for The Smiths, who died from pancreatic cancer, aged just 59. The news was announced by Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr on social media, who wrote: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andy Rourke after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer….
After nearly 40 years kicking ass around the world as Napalm Death‘s bassist, Shane Embury is releasing a tell-all autobiography later this year titled Life?… & Napalm Death. Billed as an attempt at giving the reader a front-row seat to the triumphs and tribulations that come with being in one of the most influential grindcore/death…
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Earlier this month, a new virtual metal band known as The Shredderz was unveiled to the masses. Described as a “multi-dimensional” virtual supergroup, the cartoon/NFT/Web3 project put out their first official music video for their previously revealed song, “Shredderz.” Featuring Testament’s Alex Skolnick, the song helps introduce what the band has to offer right out…
Earlier today, we reported on a video that surfaced out of last weekend’s Incineration Fest in London that shows Marduk bassist Joel Lindholm doing the Nazi salute on stage. We said it was a tasteless act at best that could potentially embolden actual Nazis in the process, let alone reflect poorly on the band as…
Don’t be surprised if this Friday, no matter where in the world you are, a killing frost settles over everything. Summer may be on its way, but such is the work of Frozen Soul. With their new album Glacial Domination out May 19 via Century Media, the world might not be ready for such a…
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When it comes to video games, there are few games more brutal, more gorey, more just absolutely fucking metal than the Mortal Kombat series. Known primarily for its detailed and bombastic fatalities, over-the-top characters, and the fact that it did its best “satanic panic” impression and pissed off Congress in the 90s, the entire fighting…
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When I was young the winds would lift me up and take me home Whispering of the world and all the stars we’ll never know Their love forever flows through me Hailing from the scorching deserts of Austin, Texas, the mesmerizing dream pop quartet known as Temple of Angels heralds the release of their debut…
Theatre’s Kiss, a German project that emerged in 2020, was born out of a desire to blend dark, atmospheric soundscapes with the intensity of metal and the brooding nuances of post-punk and darkwave. Named after the Bauhaus song “Spirit,” Theatre’s Kiss has recently unveiled its LP, “Leidensmelodien / The Dawn of A New Era,” under…
“The sun is burning my eyes away, it’s running through my blood so I can’t see a reason to stay” The setting: Hamburg, Germany. The music: psychedelic, melancholic jangle pop. The band: Deep Dyed, whose brand new single “Dracula Force” has just been unleashed to the world. Embarking on a charming six-minute escapade to a…
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The thrash metal world was dealt a heavy blow back in March when we all learned that founding member and Dark Angel guitarist Jim Durkin had passed away at 58 years old. The news came as a particular shock, since it was announced that the band was working on new material and had special gigs…
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Starting today in Iron Maiden‘s free-to-play mobile game Legacy of the Beast, the legendary band of Brits’ mascot Eddie will team up with Anthrax‘s Not Man for a special blend of New York brutality. The team up will be part of the game’s latest event, aptly titled Among The Living. Inspired by the Big Four…
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The meteoric rise of Scowl is set to continue throughout the year, as they just announced a full headlining tour that will see them bounce around the U.S. and Canada this fall. And while they’ll be a far cry from the New Jersey Sonic parking lot they once threw down in, they’re going to share…
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Back in February, ex-Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman joined his former band on stage at the Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. It was a massive moment that reunited the Cap’n Crunch aficionado with Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine for the first time since Friedman quit the band in 1999. During a recent interview on Jamey Jasta’s podcast “The…
Jason Newsted has played for more bands than just Flotsam and Jetsam and Metallica. Aside from Echobrain (which was one of the main reasons he quit Metallica), also played for Ozzy Osbourne’s band, before hopping over to play with Voivod back in 2001. More than 20 years after the fact, Newsted reunited with the Canadian…
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Welcome to the unorthodox world of JOYFRIEND, an ingenious, genre-bending entity born from the creative psyche of Joy DaMert (They/Them). A purveyor of raw emotions, JOYFRIEND seamlessly navigates the spectrum of human experiences, confronting the agonizing and the divine, the lustful and the dreamy, while delivering an intoxicating blend of electronic dance music that morphs…
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Dark punk duo Death Index, the caustic music project consisting of Carson Cox and Marco Rapisarda — has announced their audacious new album, Civilized By A Lie. Set for release on July 7th, 2023, the record is being brought to life by the innovative record label, 2 Mondi Collective. To whet our appetites for what’s…
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Colourfully casting a new wave shadow, the dynamic duo BLED reemerges from the musical undergrowth with their latest single, “This Brutal Place.” Formerly known as DRAG, Bled is now gearing up for the release of their debut EP – The Way of All Flesh’ with this single leading the way. “This Brutal Place” is a…
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A few months ago, Godsmack announced that their latest album Light Up the Sky was going to be their last new album, effectively announcing their retirement from writing new music. They’d still play shows and tour, mind you, but the cycle of write, record, do press, tour extensively on the back of a new album,…
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Back in February, a New York-based artist Brent Elliot White filed a lawsuit against Megadeth, Universal Music Group, and other parties involved for failing to properly compensate him for his work. He also said he was owed money as a result of the cover’s use, since there was never a finalized contract that transferred the…
When we reported on it last week, all we knew was the title of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard‘s next album. Well today, we not only know more, but we’ve gotten a thrash-fueled, THC-infused track to let us know that PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the…
This may come as a surprise to you, but Metallica‘s written some pretty big stinkers in their time. But while most people think of those stinkers as post-Black Album occurrences, there’s one song from Ride the Lightning that draws ire not just from most fans, but from the band itself — “Escape.” Regularly seen as…
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It’s been a minute since we heard anything even remotely close to what Corey Taylor’s thought about anything, but with today’s announcement that the new album will be released on September 15, along with a new tour, and the release of the album’s first single, you better brace yourself for more hot takes. Earlier today,…
The Psychedelic Furs and Squeeze have jointly announced that they will embark on an epic 26-date shared tour across the United States. This sweeping journey, bringing together the two cherished bands, is set to roll out in early autumn. The grand kick-off is scheduled for September 8, where the legendary Radio City Music Hall in…
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“ANIML” in its natural state will rise up.” In a world that often feels relentlessly oppressive, teetering on the brink of madness, we are left pondering: are we fated to endure such harshness, or can we break free from the oppressive chains of karma and the binds of fear? Great Northern, the profound duo of…
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I will bury all your sins Cause mine keeping me awake Invitations for a dance How come I’m still here, I’ve had my chance Shortly before the pandemic, while prepping for a comeback tour that would be postponed, Nick & June singer Suzie-Lou Kraft penned some cryptic lyrics in a stream of consciousness. It mystifies…
Already sweeping through North America on an extensive tour, The Cure are showing no signs of slowing down. In a much-anticipated return since their 2014 appearance at Riot Fest’s Denver installment, the iconic band, led by the magnetic Robert Smith, is set to electrify the 2023 Riot Fest in Chicago this coming September. Joining them…
Legal proceedings and a lack of official representation in the music industry be damned, Marilyn Manson is teasing something on his Instagram page. Just a few hours ago, the disgraced shock rocker whose last musical output was a guest spot on a Kanye West track, told his fans and followers that he had “something for…
