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Inferno Metal Festival Founder Jan-Martin Jensen passes away

Inferno Metal Festival Founder Jan-Martin Jensen passes away

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 11, 2025 | News

Jan-Martin Jensen, founder and organizer of Norway’s Inferno Metal Festival, has passed away after a battle with cancer. The festival, scheduled to take place April 17-20, 2025, in Oslo, will continue as planned. Our thoughts are with Jensen’s family and friends...
New York Dolls’ David Johansen reveals stage 4 cancer diagnosis

New York Dolls’ David Johansen reveals stage 4 cancer diagnosis

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 11, 2025 | News

David Johansen, co-founder of New York Dolls, has revealed he has been battling stage 4 cancer and a brain tumor since 2020. The singer kept his illness private until now, as the financial burden of his care has grown overwhelming. In November 2024, Johansen suffered...
Ozzy Osbourne sued for posting photos of himself without permission

Ozzy Osbourne sued for posting photos of himself without permission

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 11, 2025 | News

According to Billboard, Ozzy Osbourne is facing a copyright lawsuit for allegedly posting unlicensed photos of himself on social media. Filed in Los Angeles federal court, the lawsuit claims the Black Sabbath legend shared images taken by rock photographer Neil...
The Legendary Tor-Helge Skei’s The Holos Collective Inks a Deal with Italy’s These Hands Melt

The Legendary Tor-Helge Skei’s The Holos Collective Inks a Deal with Italy’s These Hands Melt

by Jillian Drachman | Feb 11, 2025 | News

The Holos Collective, the project of the legendary Tor-Helge “Cernunnus” Skei of Manes, has inked a deal with the esteemed label These Hands Melt. Skei is celebrated for his pioneering brilliance within the realm of black metal and far beyond, having created a number...
Jet owned by Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil involved in fatal runway collision at Scottsdale Airport

Jet owned by Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil involved in fatal runway collision at Scottsdale Airport

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 10, 2025 | News

A Learjet 35A registered to Chromed in Hollywood, a private charter plane business owned by Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil based in Franklin, TN, was involved in a runway collision at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona. The incident left one person dead and three others...
Curses announce indefinite hiatus following drummer’s departure

Curses announce indefinite hiatus following drummer’s departure

by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 10, 2025 | News

West Virginia-based metalcore band Curses have announced an indefinite hiatus following the departure of drummer Tyrsson Demarest. The group cited “an untenable situation brought about by personal conflict” as the reason for both the lineup change and the...
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Ghost release new single “Lachryma”
Ghost release new single “Lachryma”

Ghost have released "Lachryma," the second single from their upcoming album Skeletá, due out April 25 via Loma Vista Recordings. The track arrives with an official music video, featuring the first full performance from frontman Papa V Perpetua. Watch the clip below...

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Brick-By-Birck share Rob Zombie cover “Thunder Kiss 65”
Brick-By-Birck share Rob Zombie cover “Thunder Kiss 65”

Upstate New York legends Brick-By-Brick have been working on an album they’ve titled, Collapse that is due to come out on April 25th with a release party on April 26th, they have dropped an epic cover of "Thunder Kiss 65" that truly drives what I’m hoping is a...

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Sodom drop “Trigger Discipline” lyric video; new album arriving in June
Sodom drop “Trigger Discipline” lyric video; new album arriving in June

German thrash masters Sodom have announced their new album,The Arsonist, is scheduled to arrive on June 27, 2025 via SPV/Steamhammer. To celebrate the announcement, the group dropped a lyric video for the album's first single, “Trigger Discipline.” For a more raw and...

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New & Noteworthy: August 16th 2019 – Infest The New Music’s Nest

New & Noteworthy: August 16th 2019 – Infest The New Music’s Nest

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 news music from Killswitch Engage, Hammerfall, and more! For last week’s releases you can check out the last New &...

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New & Noteworthy: August 9th 2019 – We Are Not Your New Releases

New & Noteworthy: August 9th 2019 – We Are Not Your 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 the brand new Slipknot album! For last week’s releases you can check out the last New & Noteworthy, and for the latest...

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New & Noteworthy: August 2nd 2019 –  Rewind, Replay, Releases

New & Noteworthy: August 2nd 2019 – Rewind, Replay, 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 music from Volbeat, Carnifex, and more! For last week’s releases you can check out the last New & Noteworthy, and...

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