Metal

Tallah, the nu-metal band featuring drummer Max Portnoy, son of Mike (ex-Dream Theater), dropped off their tour with Avatar and Magic Sword last week after a Covid-19 outbreak struck their camp. While the band had initially hoped to re-join the tour after quarantining until they tested negative, they issued a new statement yesterday (September 27)

Judas Priest have postponed the remainder of their current U.S. tour as a result of guitarist Richie Faulkner being hospitalized with “major medical heart condition issues.” Says the band in a statement: “It is with deep regret that we have to postpone the rest of our U.S. tour. Richie Faulkner has major medical heart condition

Unto Others’ new album, Strength, has quickly worked its way onto my “Best of 2021” list with its proprietary, earnest blend of goth rock and metal. I was sold on the first single, but each successive one grabbed me even more, and now that the album’s out I’m all in. And it seems I’m not

Generation Kill, the band fronted by former Exodus vocalist Rob Dukes, have unleashed their music video for “Into The Black.” The song is taken from their forthcoming album MKUltra via Blood Blast Distribution. Prior to “Black,” the band has dropped their lead single “Never Relent” featuring incendiary guitarist Gary Holt, followed by the crushing track “Rat King.” Regarding “Black,”

Rage Against the Machine have posted a statement about current U.S. immigration policy, referencing the ongoing crisis at the border with Mexico and focusing on the recent influx of asylum-seekers from Haiti. Painting recent U.S. border policy as a continuation of a long legacy of inhumane behavior, the band said “the U.S. is a nation

Nirvana are currently being sued by Spencer Elden, who appeared nude on the cover of their album Nevermind when he was four months old, which he argues makes the image exploitative child pornography. A month after the lawsuit was filed, Nirvana announced a 30th anniversary super-duper-extra-special deluxe reissue of Nevermind. Presumably the reissue was already planned well before

Every Time I Die have announced a plethora of new U.S. tour dates. The band’s latest trek will kick off in November, with support coming from ’68 and Candy. These dates are in addition to their annual ‘TID the Season hometown event and next year’s shows supporting Underoath. All of ETID’s scheduled dates are below.

Pathology have announced that they’ll release a new album, The Everlasting Plague, on November 19. The album was produced, engineered, and mixed by Zack Ohren (Machine Head, All Shall Perish, etc.). You can check out the second single, “As the Entrails Wither,” via the below music video. Pathology’s Dave Astor comments: “We’re stoked to release our newest

As expected, Guns N’ Roses have officially released their new single “Hard Skool” (Jesus Fuck that spelling). It’s the band’s second new single in as many months, after “Absurd.” Both tracks were originally written for, but ultimately did not appear on, Chinese Democracy. They’ve since been reworked to better suit Slash and Duff McKagan, who

The first trailer for the new documentary The United States of Insanity has been released. Directed by Tom Putnam & Brenna Sanchez, The United States of Insanity chronicles the struggle of the Insane Clown Posse and Juggalos to not be classified as a gang by the FBI. Per Deadline: “[T]he film centers on Violent J

The small island nation of Singapore is a modern day utopia with a cornucopia of nationalities, religions and culture living side by side amidst the city’s glistening skyscrapers. But on the ground level, below all the glitz and glamour, lies the Merlion, a formidable looking beast which spits out water from its mouth. And it’s

If you’re not listening to Filth is Eternal’s Love is a Lie, Filth is Eternal, you’re doing it wrong. I sang the album’s praises prior to its release last month, and I’m here to remind you just what a goddamn ripper it is. True to its name, Love is a Lie, Filth is Eternal is

Fuck Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, and Poison — my dream glam tour right now would feature Crazy Lixx and Girish and the Chronicles. Neither of those bands are American, though, and there’s still this wacky pandemic thing going on, so that’s not likely to happen anytime soon. At least we have a new Crazy Lixx

Mudvayne fans hoping to see the band at one of four highly anticipated reunion shows this fall will have to wait a bit longer: the band has been forced to drop off the upcoming Louder Than Life festival, scheduled to be held this weekend in Louisville, KY, because frontman Chad Gray has tested positive for

Mike Stringer of Spiritbox is our guest this week! We discuss their new album, Eternal Blue, the strategy of releasing standalone singles to introduce the project to fans, spending three years promoting music while unable to tour, the cancelation of their recent run with Limp Bizkit, how the FACTOR program from the Canadian government helped

GWAR and Fanaply have announced digital collectibles partnership for the iconic heavy metal band’s very first NFTs.  Fanaply, one of the industry leading NFT developers in music, sports and entertainment, will mint and distribute the GWAR Official NFT Collection. The limited edition collection will be available for purchase beginning September 20, 2021 at 12pm EST at www.fanaply.com/gwar, and in the GWAR merch store.   The GWAR Official NFT Collection

Guitarist Marc Rizzo, who was let go from Soulfly earlier this summer under dramatic circumstances after an 18-year stint in the band, has release his first solo song, “Rotation,” and instrumental number, along with a playthrough music video. No information is available on whether or not an album from Rizzo is on the way; for

Killswitch Engage performed without their longtime bassist Mike D’Antonio last Saturday, September 10, at the Inkcarceration festival in Mansfield, OH. It has since come out that D’Antonio tested positive for Covid-19 the day before, but he is said to be in good health. It isn’t known publicly whether he was vaccinated or not. The band’s

Official press release: The masters of melodic-hardcore are finally back! Today US-hardcore band Ignite from Orange County, CA released their brand-new digital EP Anti-Complicity Anthem on all digital platforms. Including the incredible title track as well as the exclusive B-side “Turn XXI” that will be only available on this EP the band makes an impressive

Official press release: Celebrating its 45 anniversary, Destroyer was originally released in 1976 and is considered to be one of the quintessential KISS albums. It is the band’s first album to sell one million copies in its first year and holds the title of being their all-time best selling studio album. Packed with concert staples and KISS