by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 30, 2025 | Reviews
While taking a few weeks off, we decided to explore—track by track—Epica’s latest release, Aspiral. One thing that remains consistent with these Dutch symphonic metal giants is their meticulous attention to detail. From lyrical depth to thematic layering, their...
by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 30, 2025 | News
Former Aborted drummer Ken Bedene has issued a public statement addressing the allegations that led to his sudden departure from the Belgian death metal outfit earlier this month. Following the abrupt announcement, it turns out, Bedene was dismissed after public...
by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 29, 2025 | News, Touring, Video
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett kicked off his Kirk Hammett The Collection: Live book tour on April 25 at TIFF Lightbox in Toronto, celebrating the launch of his new coffee table book, The Collection: Kirk Hammett. The tour continues with upcoming stops in Nashville...
by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 29, 2025 | News, Releases
Yes, Reload has been taken since 1997, but the title fits. Metallica will reissue their 1996 album Load on June 13, 2025, via Blackened Recordings in a “poor remastered me” deluxe box set featuring over 1,800 minutes of music, rare footage, and memorabilia. Remastered...
by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 29, 2025 | New Music, Releases, Video
Ghost are celebrating their new album, Skeletá, which arrived on Friday (25th) via Loma Vista Recordings. To keep up with the excitement, these Swedish rockers have dropped a video for “Peacefield.” Watch the clip below: