by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 9, 2025 | News
Tim Cronin, founding member of Monster Magnet, has died at age 63 following a battle with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). His passing was confirmed by bandmate Bob Pantella, stating: “Words cannot express how great this guy was… You had to know him. Rest in...
by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 9, 2025 | News
Kevin Riddles, founding bassist of Angel Witch, Tytan, and Baphomet, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, after a battle with cancer. He was 68. Riddles was a key figure in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement, contributing to Angel Witch’s...
by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 1, 2025 | News, Releases
Austrian symphonic metal outfit Edenbridge have announced their return to Steamhammer/SPV and will release their new album, Set the Dark on Fire, on January 16, 2026. Led by guitarist/keyboardist Lanvall and vocalist Sabine Edelsbacher, the band is ready for their...
by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 30, 2025 | News, Touring
NYC heavy metal legends Prong have signed with Napalm Records, nearly two years after the release of their latest album, State of Emergency. To mark the 31st anniversary of their 1994 classic Cleansing, Prong will launch a European headline tour beginning July 30 in...
by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 26, 2025 | News
The final round of the 2025 Wacken Metal Battle USA took place on June 21st at Dingbatz in Clifton, NJ, where six regional champions competed for the chance to play one of the world’s biggest metal festivals, Wacken Open Air in Germany. Southern California and...
by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 25, 2025 | News, Touring
Wolfgang Van Halen has confirmed he will no longer participate in Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning, the final concert final concert taking place on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, UK. Speaking with WRIF, Wolfgang explained: “I, unfortunately, had...