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An altercation at a recent Cro-Mags show became violent on Tuesday, September 12, though accounts differ by party. The show took place at Cafe 611 in Frederick, Maryland. Both accounts are below and are simply allegations at this time; all that is known for certain is that there was an incident and it turned violent….
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The sudden and untimely loss of Power Trip vocalist Riley Gale in 2020 sent shockwaves through the metal and hardcore scenes. Power Trip have remained largely inactive besides the release of a live album and it doesn’t seem like they’re in any rush to be an active band again. Guitarist Blake Ibanez recently spoke to…
Good news or bad depending on your taste: Northeast hardcore/post-metal heavyweight Converge were scheduled to go on tour with Elizabeth Color, Deaf Club and Entry but, according to a new update from the band, Elizabeth Color Wheel will not be able to make their scheduled appearances. In their place will be Cult Leader or King…
Read More “Cult Leader and King Yosef to Open Upcoming Converge Tour” »
Addiction affects people from all walks of life and the story of rockstars getting sober isn’t a new one by any stretch of the imagination. For many, it allows them the opportunity to find a new lease on life and start from a fresh page; still, getting there is a big start and those in…
Read More “James Hetfield and Jerry Cantrell Inspired Corey Taylor to Get Sober” »
Va pour le casse du siècle L’austérité d’une plaque Le choc des systèmes Quand les ondes se diffractent In 1969, on the historic cobblestones of Wenceslas Square, Prague, Jan Palach’s name became indelibly etched into the annals of protest. Palach, a young Czech student, committed the ultimate act of dissent against Soviet oppression: self-immolation. His…
In the bustling streets of Melbourne, shoegaze artists Penny Walker-Keefe and Lewis O’Brien have birthed “Human Intrusion,” a musical project – and self-titled EP – that nestles comfortably at the intersection of luminosity and obscurity, of contemporary verve and nostalgic echoes. The duo’s musical lineage stretches back through the annals of time, with stints in…
I’m asking you to say those words I wanna say You’re wanting me to stay You’re wanting me to say Nevermind It takes some time The succulence of Secret Attraction is one few current post-punk artists can achieve: bright (but never too), danceable and sorrowful—all at once. It seems the project’s mastermind, Derek Wise, understands…
Read More “Secret Attraction Announces Their New Album “LP3” With the Lush Single “Melancholy”” »
As 2001 extended itself under the nascent gleam of a new millennium, Brooklyn musician Jon DeRosa, under his artistic alias Aarktica, journeyed into the fleeting realms of shoegaze ballads and ethereal guitar musings. The once-elusive Morning One has found rebirth, now resplendent in a finely composed, expanded edition. Jon DeRosa had, in his indomitable fashion,…
Read More “Shoegaze Artist Aarktica Releases Expanded Edition of “Morning One” on Projekt Records” »
You should know you’re the one for me Got to be, I suffered yeah I don’t mind, I’ll just run behind Come to me, remember me In a dimly lit, seedy motel room, strains of a haunting song reveal the shadowy corridors of human emotions. It’s not the rose-tinted passions of youthful romance, but the…
Are you feeling bored and depressed by the pandemic? Do you need some synth-driven, power pop music to cheer you up and make you feel alive again? Well, look no further than Autogramm, the band that has more cities than members. That’s right, this quartet hails from Seattle, Chicago, and Vancouver, and they make music…
Read More “AUTOGRAMM // New Album Will Make You WannaBe Their Fan || Stomp Records” »
British electronic nu-metal duo Wargasm are back with a new single off their upcoming album Venom and man, did they land one of the OGs for this one. Titled “Bang Ya Head,” this (admittedly hard as an oldhead to listen to) track features none other than Limp Bizkit frontman and dad-looking motherfucker Fred Durst. According…
Read More “Wargasm Got Nu-Metal Dad Fred Durst on Their P*ssed Off Single “Bang Ya Head”” »
Colombian melodic death metal outfit Eshtadur is currently on the road throughout the U.S. with Summoner’s Circle on the From Beyond Tour, but that’s not stopping them from releasing a new single along the way. Focusing on their specific brand of cosmic melodic death metal, the one-man project released a music video for the act’s…
Read More “Eshtadur Brings Their Brand of Death Metal Deep Into the Shadows with “Umbra”” »
It may feel like forever ago, but Metallica‘s 72 Seasons was released only five months ago. Just five months since the internet was aflame with cries ranging from “it’s horrific trash” to “it’s pretty okay.” And now with the first half of the M72 World Tour done and dusted, the biggest band in the world…
Read More “Metallica Released a Second Official Video for “Too Far Gone”” »
Released back in 2021, Whitechapel‘s Kin has been the overarching backdrop to the band’s presence over the years. As their most recent release, it’s the album they’ve toured to support. They’ve been putting out music videos for a number of the album’s tracks since release, but today’s drop of the “Without You/Without Us” video marks…
Read More “Whitechapel’s Video for “Without You/Without Us” Marks the End of Kin” »
Guitarists may have the flashiest role in a band and both the drummer and bassist may be the backbone of any tune, but let’s be real — it’s the vocalists of the world that we all connect with. And while they may have the easiest job in terms of setting up before a gig, they…
Read More “Death Dealer Union’s Lena Scissorhands Shares Some Vocal Warmup Tips” »
It’s the place to be… From the iconic waves of Velvet Condom to the rhythmic beats of Liste Noire, Alice Gift has always been a name synonymous with avant-garde post-punk music. Now, the Berlin-based Franco-German maestro is back, unveiling his latest work, a cover version of “To Live And Die In L.A.” With a style…
I know the reason why you’re sleeping alone I know why you take all those long walks on your own I left you to sleep in and off late last night I know why you can’t sleep, you can’t sleep, you can’t sleep tonight Lingering thoughts and memories can often become inescapable, where the mind…
Like many of their contemporaries, Swedish black metal outfit Watain is celebrating a major milestone this year with their 25th anniversary. With seven studio albums under their belt and a history of absolutely wild live shows, it only makes sense that the band would mark the occasion with a special live album later this year….
Read More “Watain Announce Live Album Die in Fire — Live in Hell to Celebrate 25 Years as a Band” »
Seven years have passed since Anthrax‘s last album For All Kings dropped and though work is ongoing for its follow up, fans are going to have to wait a bit longer. We’ve known for a while that we won’t get the new slab of Anthrax tunes until next year, but it seems like there’s some…
Read More “Anthrax’s Joey Belladonna Will Record His Vocals “In Due Time”” »
The latest single and accompanying visualizer for Spite‘s latest single “Thank You, Again” is fucking brutal. There’s not much more to say about it — well, other than the fact that they got Whitechapel vocalist Phil Bozeman to add another layer of punishment to the track. Released on its own and without a new record…
Read More “Spite’s Destructive New Single “Thank You, Again” Features Whitechapel’s Phil Bozeman” »
The odds of there being any new Emperor music in the future are looking pretty grim, as the now mostly dormant band’s frontman Ihsahn has once again shot down the idea. It’s been more than 20 years since Emperor last put out a new album and its members have gone on to do other shit,…
A quarter of a century is one hell of a milestone. So naturally when Exhumed‘s Gore Metal hit the ol’ two-five, it only made sense that the band would announce — and release — a remastered version of the 1998 album. Available now on streaming platforms, this new version of Gore Metal features a fully…
Read More “Exhumed Drop 25th Anniversary Edition of Gore Metal, Physical Versions Coming Soon” »
In the shimmering realm of “Songs for a Dreamer,” the third album from Atom Made Earth, what once began as a collaborative ensemble has metamorphosed into the singular vision of Italian composer Daniele Polverini, ensconced in the scenic embrace of Ancona, Italy. Now, in a fit of nostalgic indulgence, Atom Made Earth has graced us…
From the creative minds of post-punk heroes Lol Tolhurst (The Cure), Budgie (Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Creatures), and the celebrated Jacknife Lee (U2, R.E.M., Bloc Party) emerges an anthology of songs dedicated to exploring the enigma that is the City of Angels. The album christened “Los Angeles” is poised for a November 3rd debut,…
New Order has announced the reissue of one of the most iconic compilations of the 80s and of all time: Substance 1987. Originally released by Factory Records, the collection features the work of multiple producers, including Martin Hannett, Arthur Baker, John Robie, Shep Pettibone, and Stephen Hague. The album included all of the band’s singles…
Read More “New Order to Reissue “Substance” on Vinyl, Cassette, and 4-CD Expanded Edition” »
If you’re a fan of military sims and metal, you’re going to want to pay attention to this bit of news, as Iron Maiden and Wargaming are teaming up to up the irons in World of Tanks Modern Armor. Done as part of the company’s ongoing “Metal Fest,” the band’s iconic mascot Eddie joins the…
Read More “World of Tanks’ Metal Fest to End with Iron Maiden Tie-In” »
This past Sunday, the Vets Hall in Santa Cruz, California was home to an absolutely killer gig with a lineup that nearly any metal fan would want to see. Eyehategod, Goatwhore, Cancer Christ, Whatsdysmorphia, and Judas Goat all took the stage on September 10 in what proved to be a day full of metal. Thanks…
If you’ve ever been to a show, chances are you’ve experienced a band or two demanding that the crowd do things during certain parts of a song. Orders like “jump the fuck up” or “let’s get a circle pit going” can be a mixed bag because that shit’s awesome when it works. But when it…
Ever see Haken on tour and wish you could just skip the openers to get to their set? If that’s the case then you’re going to be stoked to hear about the string of dates across the U.S. they just announced for early next year. Set to kick off this coming February, the “An Evening…
Read More “Haken to Play Fauna in Full on ‘An Evening With’ Tour Early Next Year” »
Earlier today, death metal band Dååth dropped two major bombs today with the announcement of not only a new guitarist joining the lineup, but also the release of a brand new single featuring Scar Symmetry’s Per Nilson titled “The Silent Foray.” Though the band is currently working on their new and as of yet unnamed…
I wonder about your mind Left inside A presentation that’s dead inside Disgust and disguise The rainy realm of Portland has brought us the intriguing Princess Ugly. Helmed by J. Christopher-Rome with his piquant poetry and voice, and Christopher Moncrieffe serenading us with his haunting tunes, Princess Ugly have today graced (or is it hexed?)…
Read More “Listen to Portland Post-Punk Act Princess Ugly’s “Death After Life” EP” »
Fall together babe or fall alone The visions come but they do not wait The vision fades Another takes its place. In the vast array of musicians, it’s rare to find one with a background as singular as David Van Witt, known in New York City as HNRY FLWR. Born to a Belgian expatriate in…
I don’t have any answers To all of the questions It’s taken a lifetime I’m long in the tooth Capturing the melancholic rhythm of time’s relentless march, British post-punk stalwarts Modern English journey into the mysteries of existence and the weariness of long-lived wisdom with the delightfully catchy – if existential – “Long In The…
Night Nail has once again caught the imagination of their audience with their most profound and audacious sound yet. Featuring the distinct talents of Pete Burns of Kill Shelter, Valentina Veil from VV & the Void, and Cylian Wednesday—with the captivating “Narcoleptic Dream Catcher” video and single edited and captured by Jean De Oliveira—this offering…
I know very little about anything else in this whole fucking world. One thing I understand is rock and roll. If there’s but one band who has remained both extremely consistent and deeply engaging over the course of their forty-year tenure, it’s The Church. Known to some as a sprightly, psychedelic jangle pop/post-punk band, the…
Read More “Realm of Minor Angels | An Interview with Steve Kilbey of The Church + Video Premiere” »
Australian deathcore act Thy Art Is Murder hasn’t had the best time in the press lately and yet another issue could further hamper their sixth studio album Godlike. Earlier today, the band took to social media to announce that the new album would have to be pushed back a week to September 22 due to…
Read More “Thy Art Is Murder Forced to Push Back Release of Godlike By a Week” »
Last Tuesday, the hordes of heavy metal non-believers were put on notice when Canadian metal outfit 3 Inches of Blood teased a potential reunion in 2024. They posted a photo of the band’s silhouettes with 2024 written under it and it was off to the races, as wild speculation swirled as to what it all…
Read More “3 Inches of Blood Announce “Full Circle Return” Show in Vancouver Set for January” »
In a bit of news that made me realize my own age and mortality, it turns out that Corey Taylor will turn 50 this December. Such a major life milestone is cause for reflection and it’s got the Slipknot frontman wondering how much longer he can keep this whole rockstar thing going. During a recent…
Read More “Corey Taylor Has Retirement on His Mind, Says He’s “Almost in Constant Pain”” »
Things have been a little nostalgic for the dudes in Megadeth lately, as they’ve not once, but twice had former axeman Marty Friedman join them on two of the world’s biggest metal stages in recent months. Friedman, who played on some of the most iconic Megadeth (and one particular stinker), is considered by many to…
Read More “Dave Mustaine Almost Gets Wistful Talking About the Marty Friedman Days” »
This Friday’s already looking like it’s going to be absolutely stacked with killer new releases, but fuck it — let’s add another to the pile. After four years of not putting out any new full-length studio releases, Canada’s Tomb Mold is storming back this Friday with their fourth effort, The Enduring Spirit. Available only digitally…
Read More “Tomb Mold to Digitally Drop Their Fourth Album The Enduring Spirit This Friday” »
