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Charting the course to 2024: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2023 Artist Spotlight: Evergrey
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on December 10, 2023
We’re counting down to the 2024 edition of 70000 tons of Metal! This is by far one of our personal favorite metal cruises where every artist is a headliner. Metalheads from around the globe share an insane experience of four days with very little to no sleep of nonstop metal shows. From big pool […]
Falling In Reverse’s Ronnie Radke criticizes venue for merch cut
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on December 10, 2023
Falling In Reverse’s Ronnie Radke has condemned the contentious practice of merch cuts. This practice, widely criticized as revenue from music sales declines and touring costs rise, has faced some opposition. Live Nation’s initiative to waive merch cuts in select venues offers a glimmer of hope for touring artists, but financial constraints limit its […]
Ryujin illuminate Japan’s “unique horror” in haunting new song “Gekokujo”
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on December 9, 2023
Japanese Samurai metal outfit Ryujin, formerly known as Gyze, have shared a video for their latest single, “Gekokujo.” The track promises to be their heaviest single yet, taken from their upcoming self-titled album out January 12 via Napalm Records. The song is described as a Japanese horror folk metal, giving a taste of Japan’s […]
Skeletal Remains unleash “Relentless Appetite” video
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on December 9, 2023
Death metal outfit Skeletal Remains are looking ahead for a busy 2024 year, with the release of their new album, Fragments of the Ageless, set to arrive on March 8th via Century Media Records. To give listeners a taste for what’s to come the group has shared a Steven Grise of 197 Media-directed video […]
Sonata Arctica share “A Monster Only You Can’t See” video
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on December 9, 2023
Finnish melodic metal giants Sonata Arctica are gearing up for their new album, Clear Cold Beyond, out March 8th, 2024 via Atomic Fire Records. The band has recently shared a video for their latest single, “A Monster Only You Can’t See.” The track dives into the subject of friendship, never leaving one behind. […]
Charting the course to 2024: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2023 Artist Spotlight: Eshtadur
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on December 9, 2023
We’re counting down to the 2024 edition of 70000 tons of Metal! This is by far one of our personal favorite metal cruises where every artist is a headliner. Metalheads from around the globe share an insane experience of four days with very little to no sleep of nonstop metal shows. From big pool […]
In Vain streaming new song “Season of Unrest”
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on December 9, 2023
Norwegian progressive extreme metal outfit In Vain have unveiled a new single, “Season of Unrest.” The track is taken from the group’s upcoming album, Solemn, set to arrive in 2024 via Indie Recordings. Songwriter Johnar comments: ” A tune that’s got it all – a harmonic and groovy verse blending seamlessly with a […]
Corey Taylor announces 2024 North American solo tour
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on December 9, 2023
Corey Taylor reached a milestone yesterday (8th), by celebrating his 50th Birthday! To continue with the celebration, the Slipknot/Stone Sour vocalist reached out to his listeners on social media expressing thanks following with the announcement of the next leg of his North American solo tour. The trek will continue to support his latest solo […]
Beyond the Gates 2024 unveils full lineup and daily schedule
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on December 8, 2023
The full lineup for Beyond the Gates 2024 is finally fully unveiled, along with daily schedules for the four-day event in Bergen, Norway, from July 31 to August 3, 2024. The festival will feature special sets from Mayhem and Enslaved, with Mayhem celebrating their 40th anniversary and Enslaved performing Frost in its entirety. The […]
Photos/Review: Suffocation dominated NJ’s Dingbatz on 12.05.2023
Posted by Tom Mis on December 8, 2023
Fresh off a run with Incantation and Skeletal Remains, death metal legends Suffocation quietly added a date to their itinerary – an intimate show at Dingbatz, New Jersey’s own quintessential metal dive bar. Suffocation has outgrown this space decades ago, but that’s never really seemed to stop them from rolling through. Since this […]
