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Exhorder Bassist Frankie Sparcello Passes Away
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Funeral unveil “My Own Grave” video; new album arriving in October
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Mushroomhead release new single “Prepackaged”
Mushroomhead have dropped a video for their new single, "Prepackaged." The track is taken from the group's upcoming ninth album, Call The Devil, set for release on August 9 via Napalm Records. The album features the return of guitarist Dave "Gravy" Felton and...
Escuela Grind share “Turbulence” video; new album arriving in October
Escuela Grind have announced their new album, Dreams on Algorithms, is set to arrive on October 18 via MNRK Heavy. Recorded at GodCity studio with producer Kurt Ballou and mastered by Nick Townsend, the forthcoming record follows their 2022 debut, Memory Theater....
New & Noteworthy: November 13th, 2020 – Carnival of New Releases
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new releases from Phil Campbell of Motörhead, live releases from Katatonia and Periphery, and more! For last...
New & Noteworthy: November 6th, 2020 – Endless Twilight of New Releases
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new releases from Orianthi and Sólstafir, as well as an Alter Bridge live release! For last week’s new releases you...
New & Noteworthy: October 30th, 2020 – The Raging Wrath of the New Releases
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new releases from Carcass, Bring Me the Horizon, Mr. Bungle, Puscifer, and more! For last week’s new releases you...