by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 21, 2017 | Controversy, News
Otep Shamaya is a confrontational and outspoken figure that has no problem asserting herself. In the past few years, she’s gotten into it with the Butcher Babies, was caught hitting a guy with a mic, managed to get Terror Universal’s vocalist fired, and...
by Bram Teitelman | Jun 5, 2017 | Controversy, Updates
As our “Remember When” column notes, metal doesn’t always make its way into the mainstream. This past weekend it did, and not necessarily in a flattering light. Comedian Kathy Griffin, most recently known for her reality show My Life on the D...
by Bram Teitelman | May 30, 2017 | Controversy
Glenn Danzig is having a moment right now. After successfully reuniting with Misfits last year, he’s also just successfully wrapped up his first festival this past weekend, Blackest of the Black, which coincided with the release of his just-released 11th...
by Bram Teitelman | May 16, 2017 | Cancellations, Controversy
Swedish death metal band Shining are currently on the road with Revenge and Wolvhammer on the “No More Safe Space Tour.” As you might imagine, this isn’t a show where you’ll find Antifa members at, unless they’re protesting it...
by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 18, 2017 | Controversy, News, Touring
Since President Donald Trump stepped into office, musicians have shared their fears, launched anti-Trump songs, protested, and taken full advantage of the first amendment. We even have a collection of Donald Trump tweets as an emo song within a month of him...
by Bram Teitelman | Nov 14, 2016 | Controversy, Updates
One year ago, Paris venue Le Bataclan was the site of one of the most horrific terror attacks of recent memory, as 90 Eagles of Death Metal fans were executed by jihadists. On Saturday (12), the venue had it’s first show since then, as Sting performed on the eve...