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In Your Hands, My Soul — Barcelona Synth Duo Huir Make Their Debut With “Vital”

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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.”…

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Argentinian Darkwave Artist Lux Mala Dances Barefoot in the Woods in Her Self-titled Video

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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…

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Listen to Los Angeles Post-Punk Outfit The XRAY5’s “Elegy” LP

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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…

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Senate Demands Answers From Ticketmaster and Live Nation

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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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Requiem For Geordie Walker of Killing Joke: Legendary Guitarist Passes Away At 64

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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…

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Dead By April, Eye Am, and The Halo Effect Added to The MetalSucks Playlist

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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…

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Sepultura Won’t be Releasing New Music Anytime Soon

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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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Listen to Los Angeles Darkwave Artist Qyburn’s Full-Length Album “Cynthia”

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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…

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Sacred Reich to Begin Recording Their Next Album This Coming April

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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…

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Bleeding Through Release New Version of “On Wings Of Lead”

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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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AEW’s House of Black Gets Limited Edition Vinyl Featuring Deadbody, Twitching Tongues, and God’s Hate

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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…

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The New Eye Am Track “Cryptomnesia” is an Undeniable Ass Beater

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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…

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Dolly Parton Rocked Out to Queen During Her Thanksgiving NFL Halftime Show

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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…

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Don’t Fly Too Close To The Sun — Datarock’s Fredrik Saroea On Robots, Resurrection and Resilience

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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…

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Los Angeles Darkwave Project Caress Releases Full Length Debut Album “Night Call”

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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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Los Angeles Post-Punk Outfit Still Debut New Single “Grace”

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In the heart of Los Angeles, where the drama of sunsets rivals that of its notorious traffic, a fresh musical expression has taken root. This isn’t just any addition to the city’s vibrant scene; it’s Still – a post-punk ensemble as intriguing as a classic film noir and as quintessential as the iconic palm trees…

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Listen to the Shoegaze Drenched Post-Punk of Hungarian Outfit Choke City’s “Dialects Of Desire” EP

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Budapest, Hungary, serves as the creative cradle for the post-punk/shoegaze ensemble Choke City. Since 2021, the group has released three singles and shared a live performance from the House of Arts in Szekszárd. Their latest venture is a debut release on Budapest’s Corbata Records. Choke City’s music, characterized by abstract and visionary qualities, merges post-punk…

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Polish Darkwave Project Stridulum Debuts Video for “Astray” Featuring Manu of Distance H

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STRIDULUM, a musical project hailing from Upper Silesia, emerged onto the scene in 2019. Comprising Marita Volodina and Arkadiy Berg, this duo identifies themselves as a “retrofuturistic entity from the hopeless carbon fields of Southern Poland,” a description that intriguingly blends a sense of timelessness with a specific regional identity. Their sound, rooted in dark…

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Phil Anselmo Defends Pantera Shows, Says Vinnie and Dime “Would Want Us to Do This”

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After months of live performances and reasonably positive reviews, Pantera frontman Phil Anselmo still feels like he needs to justify the existence of the reformed band — and he’s invoking the name of the late Abbott brothers to do so. During his recent appearance on the official Metallica podcast, The Metallica Report, Anselmo made his…

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Anti-Flag Vocalist Justin Sane Being Sued for Sexual Assault

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A lawsuit has been filed against Anti-Flag frontman Justin Sane for an alleged sexual assault involving a female fan. This comes months after the band broke up following multiple sexual assault allegations began coming to light. According to a report by Rolling Stone, Kristina Sarhadi, who is a holistic therapist and health coach from New…

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Watch Techno Synth Punk Collaboration Unhuman + Petra Flurr Live at “Mala Vida X BITE”

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In a brilliant collision of raw and visceral talent, the Berlin-based Greek artist Unhuman, known for his work with the BITE label, joins forces with the iconic queer wave figure Petra Flurr. Their collaboration, Unhuman & Petra Flurr, delves into the realm of synthpunk-technoid music. This partnership is marked by a blend of intense rhythms…

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German Darkwave Duo SIIE Debuts Stunning Dance Driven Video for “Le Sept”

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“Things we forget sometimes echo back.” SIIE, a Swiss/German darkwave techno duo hailing from Hamburg, masterfully defies traditional musical norms. Their sound is a harmonious blend of the tangible and the otherworldly, captivating listeners with an ethereal, twilight-esque mystique. This unique style particularly resonates with enthusiasts of the 1980s industrial music scene and the stylings…

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David Lee Roth Ready for ‘The Best of All Worlds Tour,” But Sammy Hagar Says “No F*cking Way”

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Last week, big news broke about a new tour featuring Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham, and Joe Satriani that would pay homage to the great Van Halen. Dubbed the “Best of All Worlds” tour as a nod to the “Best of Both Worlds” run that took place 20 years ago, the 28-date run across…

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Guns N’ Roses Frontman Axl Rose Slapped with Lawsuit Over Alleged 1989 Sexual Assault

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(Editor’s note: This post includes some graphic descriptions of what allegedly went down, so consider yourself warned if sexual assault is a trigger for you.) Some pretty brutal allegations against Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose have made their way out into the public eye, as a newly filed lawsuit paints a disturbing image of…

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Experimental Outfit Taipan Tiger Girls Release “Live at the Melbourne Town Hall”

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Melbourne’s Taipan Tiger Girls made an indelible mark on the independent music scene with two critically acclaimed and quickly sold-out albums under the banner of It Records: their eponymous debut Taipan Tiger Girls #1 in 2015, followed by Taipan Tiger Girls #2 in 2016. With their sophomore effort, the group demonstrated a remarkable capacity for…

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Polish Post-Punk Project Mekong Debuts Video for “Going Numb”

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Going Numb, the inaugural single from Mekong’s much-anticipated album Danse Danse, heralds a compelling melding of post-punk and dark-wave elements. The song from the Polish post-punk band is a gripping narrative as its lyrics weave the tale of a young woman’s last escapade in the nocturnal revelry of dance. In this setting, a dance floor…

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Oakland Dream Pop Outfit Still Ruins Make Their Debut in the Video for “Perfect Blue”

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Dream pop outfit Still Ruins was formed in 2020 by Frankie Soto, Jose Medina, and Cyrus VandenBerghe in Oakland, California, with a gorgeous sophisti-pop sound akin to China Crisis, Choir Boy, Spandau Ballet, and early Tears For Fears. In their debut release, “Perfect Blue,” the band unfurls a refined and urbane soundscape, marked by its…

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P.O.D. to Drop New Single “Nobody Gets Out Alive” Featuring Jinjer’s Tatiana Shmayluk Next Thursday

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In a bit of news that begs the question “what year is it?!” P.O.D. have a second single coming out for their upcoming album Veritas coming some time next year. The previous single, “Drop,” featured Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe as a guest vocalist and apparently the next release will feature another major name….

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Gideon Announce Second Leg of ‘More Power. More Pain’ Tour

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Super heavy metalcore giants Gideon just announced the second leg of their “More Power. More Pain.” tour. The Alabama band will be supported by Left To Suffer, Fox Lake, and No Cure. The absolute ripper of a tour will begin in Memphis, TN, and and in Nashville, TN. The band are touring in support of…

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