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L.S. Dunes just got in trouble for posting a video featuring Legos, and now they want to know why. The post-hardcore band featuring former members of Coheed & Cambria, My Chemical Romance, and Circa Survive used Legos in their video for the song “Grey Veins,” and then started receiving calls from the company with requests…
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Last week, The Zenith Passage dropped the video from the title track of their latest album, Datalysium, out now via Metal Blade Records. This record is the band’s second full-length, and the LA-based death metal band are leaning into their technical prowess as well as their melody and musical chops on this latest release. The…
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North Carolina metal band Wretched announced last week that they signed to Metal Blade Records for their next album. The band originally formed in September 2005, and signed to Victory Records in 2008, releasing four albums with the label. This new record will be their fifth and the first album from the band since 2014….
farbige LP/LP „IV“ entstand unter schwierigen Bedingungen. Durch die Machtübernahme von Jair Bolsonaro hatte sich für brasilianische Punkbands vieles massiv geändert. Wir lassen einfach die Band sprechen: „Das Gefühl, am Ende der Welt zu leben, ist irgendwie inhärent, nun, wir wissen, dass es einige andere Teile der Welt gibt, die noch schlimmer sind als hier,…
Equal parts goofy and impressively technical, Archspire have unveiled a new video for “Bleed the Future.” They initially unveiled the video via livestream on Thursday of last week, and while their quote about the video pertains more to the livestream than the actual video, we included it because its hilarious: “Attention Archspire fans: “If you…
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Hard rock/metal/ mainstream/badass crossovers Beartooth announced a new album this week, The Surface, and dropped a video for the track “Might Love Myself.” This record is the band’s fifth album and will be out October 13 via Red Bull Records. According to the band, it not only represents musical growth but the members’ personal growth…
We’re not sure why we’re even uploading this playlist update. Most of you guys are probably out either enjoying your summer or spending five or more hours in the movie theater for Barbenheimer. But the show must go on and the music must be ready when you get back. So with that in mind, we’ve…
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There’s often a big fuss made when famous members of the metal community suddenly pass away, but not so much for those in smaller bands or working behind the scenes. We’re happy to report that today, that isn’t the case. Last weekend, it was announced that Dave Cohen, the guitar tech for Animals As Leaders,…
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Last week, prog rock band The Contortionist dropped their live box set, Retrospective: Live from Atlanta, across digital platforms. The album features 21 live tracks from their 2021 livestream, which spans their entire career. It was released via physical formats earlier this year. Order Retrospective: Live from Atlanta here. Guitarist Cameron Maynard says about the…
“This is such a rotten game.” Velour Academy, began as a compelling partnership in Los Angeles, showcasing the musical prowess of Jamil Kassimali (mastering the bass, guitar, pulsar synth, and songwriting) and Shannon Martinez (weaving her magic with vocals and songwriting). Their sonic collaboration was subsequently strengthened with the integration of Matt Calderon, Itzel Palacios,…
When a band’s been around as long as Anthrax has, there are points in their career that fans typically tend to gravitate toward. Maybe it was the early Joey Belladonna years because your older sibling showed you the “Madhouse” music video on Headbanger’s Ball. Or maybe you’re new to the band and Worship Music blew…
Read More “Anthrax’s Volume 8: The Threat Is Real is Still Treated Unfairly 25 Years Later” »
Earlier today, W.A.S.P. and its frontman Blackie Lawless announced that the planned U.S. leg of the “The 40th Never Stops World Tour” was canceled due to an ongoing back injury that he needs to be worked on. At the time, we’d only heard from Lawless, but the tour also affected Armored Saint, who were also…
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Black metal bassist Alexander “Impaler” Friberg, who currently plays for Naglfar, Shining, and Firespawn, has recently found himself in some hot water as an old photo of him throwing the Nazi salute has been making the rounds online. As is the case these days, fans and bystanders alike have begun weighing in on Friberg’s character,…
For the last four decades, Norwegian black metal icons Mayhem have been synonymous with the genre and some of the wildest legends enshrined within it. And while some of the details surrounding the band’s wild extracurriculars often get a good amount of the attention, it doesn’t fully detract from their ability to kick ass live….
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Just like no one’s ever really dead in comic books, it’s starting to seem like no one’s ever really done or “retired” or whatever in metal. We’ve seen it countless times with the “farewell tours” that never really end or bands that say they’ll never ever come back, only to announce a reunion tour a…
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In the pantheon of the international music scene, a talented group from Los Angeles has recently caught the attention of many. They are called Mirror of Venus and their music has a dreamy and distinctive post-punk sound. The group is made up of Joy DaMert, Jose Espinoza, Heidi Weber, and Margot Rhodes, and together they…
I want you in me all the time I fantasize you in my mind I can’t deny you Mexican-American musician, art director, and producer L, returns, bringing with her a distinct fusion of darkwave, industrial, and EBM to the underground musical landscape, underscored by a dichotomy of haunting melodic vocals and aggressive tonalities. Her spellbinding dualities…
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Frankie Knight & Ink Project have announced the launch of their new album titled “Space Pop”. This 8-track album is a collaborative effort between two South London artists who are currently residing on the South Coast of the UK and share a similar artistic vision. Drawing inspiration from the captivating realms of trip-hop, and evoking…
In a mesmerizing departure from the ordinary, musician Andrew Rinehart is igniting the stage with Charm School, crafted in collaboration with Matt Filip, Drew English, and Jason Bemis Lawrence. Together, this dynamic quartet isn’t joking around with the release of their caustic debut EP, “Finite Jest,” — out today. Rinehart (né Andrew Sellers), acclaimed for…
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Sculpture Club, a band that has relentlessly honed their jagged punk sound over the years, now reaps the fruits of their labour. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Echo & The Bunnymen and The Cure, their captivating evolution now cleverly incorporates acoustic guitars and violins, chorus-soaked basslines and blown-out leads. Their latest offering, “Cursed or…
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Ever since they dropped the two singles “Blast Furnace” and “Standoff” earlier this week, Fugitive has been on repeat here at MetalSucks HQ. Gimme some good fucking thrash and it’s on repeat, man. So you can imagine my excitement when not only did they release a video for the killer “Blast Furnace,” but they made…
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Despite the various lineup changes within All That Remains, one of the constant faces within the band has been drummer Jason Costa. Yet all of that changed earlier today, as he announced his departure from the act after 17 years. According to a post on the band’s official Instagram account, the 50-year-old drummer assured fans…
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Nü metal outfit Cinnamon Babe are calling out the misogynistic bullshit that exists these days with their newly released single, “The Man.” Fronted by sex worker, social media star, actress, and frontwoman Stormi Maya, the band once again addresses the social inequity that exists for women and minorities in today’s society — but she’s not…
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Being a parent must be equal parts exciting and terrifying. At least that’s what I get from Sylosis’ new single and title track from their upcoming album, A Sign Of Things To Come. The new tune was dropped earlier today and it’s an absolute headbanger. According to the band’s frontman Josh Middleton, “A Sign Of…
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Louisiana-based metallic hardcore outfit Capra are back and their second album is on the horizon. Set for release on October 6 via Metal Blade Records, Errors seeks to build on the band’s recent success by closely following up on what their 2021 debut offering, In Transmission, started. Boasting 10 new songs, including the new single…
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Squeezed jaws,Against the law,A ticking bomb,Chemical song Arising from the depths of the San Diego underground music scene, Rain Carnation, a troubadour of darkwave rock, has returned with the haunting melody of “Chemical Song.” A living, breathing canvas of constant metamorphosis, Rain Carnation is the distilled essence of an unusual life path. A native of…
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Emerging from the northern reaches of Lombardy, Italy, Modulaar is an ensemble of three electronic producers who wield a potent mix of analogue synths, vocals, and a passion for sound experimentation. The trio merges these elements to create a distinctive blend of electro-dance music infused with an avant-garde, futuristic undercurrent. Their eagerly awaited self-titled album,…
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Having recently established their presence in Melbourne’s vibrant live music milieu, Australian darkwave duo Full Fleshed has unveiled “Haus of Flesh,” their eagerly awaited debut single. Anchored by Kris’s hypnotic vocals and lyricism, steeped in poetic irony, and supported by Tom’s pulsating drums and spectral synth lines, “Haus of Flesh” signifies an important landmark for…
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Looking back on the ways that I could never showYou painted me in a dreamAnd we passed the time speaking of rain that’s forever in my sightBut you would never hear my screams Following the success of May’s “Taste the Light,” Boston’s House of Harm has unveiled “Madhouse,” the second single and video of the…
Easter weekend next year will prove to be an even louder couple days in Oslo, Norway than expected, as organizers of the annual Inferno Metal Festival Norway announced the second wave of bands being added to its lineup. And considering the list of bands that were already confirmed, that’s saying something. Set to take place…
Hindsight is always 20/20, but for ex-Five Finger Death Punch drummer Jeremy Spencer, the past is much clearer looking back at his ill-fated Psychosexual and Psycho Synner projects. You may not remember them, or you only remember them with a snarky joke attached to it, but the projects saw Spencer dressed up as a devil,…
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When it comes to classic thrash albums, there are few that stand above the masterpiece that is Megadeth‘s Rust In Peace. From front to back, Dave Mustaine and co. wrote some absolute shredders, with “Hangar 18,” “Holy Wars… The Punishment Due,” and “Tornado of Souls” landing high on any hesher’s list of favorite songs from…
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Earlier today, Swedish doom/sludge metal outfit Monolord dropped an entirely unexpected EP titled It’s All The Same. Crammed full of fuzzy riffs, thundering rhythms, and echoy vocals, the two epic tracks that make up this release pulse to their own beat while remaining sonically interesting throughout. You can listen to the songs right now on…
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On Prosaic, the upcoming studio effort from Mizmor, the doomy, blackened, all-things-heavy-and-slow band continue their epic narrative with a really solid record. Since the band’s inception back in 2012, project mastermind A.L.N. has been exploring the existential, and he does so once again on this record. It is both intimate and expansive, dark and light….
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A deliriously heavy new track from Harm’s Way dropped today, with the band announcing their latest studio offering, Common Suffering. Slated for release on September 29 via Metal Blade Records, the new album will feature 10 new tracks to satiate your extreme metal needs. For a first taste, its single, “Silent Wolf” is available right…
Venturing into uncharted musical landscapes, Chrystabell’s fourth album, Feels Like Love (2019), took a detour from her signature ethereal dream pop, moving into the avant-garde realm of punk, new wave, and psychedelic rock. It was a massive change for her career, showcasing her talents as a songwriter and her formidable vocal dexterity – the bold…
Despite their modest catalogue—a twice-pressed demo bolstered by a relentless sequence of live gigs — New York City’s Lathe of Heaven have already made their mark as a formidable force within the American post-punk underground. Amidst the roaring resurgence of 80s-style hardcore punk and the pulsing revival of synth-infused post-punk, their potent sonic blend demonstrates that…
I’m sensitive by degrees I’m taken over by pride Break every room just to find time Drawing inspiration from the eclectic strains of classic post-punk, ethereal shoegaze, innovative new wave, and the brooding notes of early 80’s goth, Portland’s Princess Ugly comes to life as the symphonic brainchild of J. Christopher-Rome (wordsmith/vocalist) and Christopher Moncrieffe…
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Hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, Ex-Partner carves a distinctive presence in the music scene. Initially grounded in the raw, unfiltered roots of punk and experimental music, Ex-Partner’s sound universe has since broadened, exploring the shadowy realms of the electronic spectrum. Industrial, post-punk, and ambient styles now colour their compositions, each track imbued with intricate baroque…
