by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 5, 2026 | News
UK progressive metal outfit Haken have announced parting ways with longtime guitarist Charlie Griffiths and bassist Conner Green. Griffiths had been with Haken since 2008, appearing on every studio album from their 2010 debut, Aquarius, to 2023’s Fauna. Outside...
by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 5, 2026 | News, Video
Legendary Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has left a parting gift in 2025 by confirming his long-awaited solo album will arrive in 2026. Iommi shared a video message on New Year’s Eve to make a full 2025 reflection, expressing how it was a year mixed with...
by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 31, 2025 | New Music, News, Releases, Video
Norwegian experimental giants Ulver have kicked off the new year with a surprise, digitally releasing their new album, Neverland, today, on New Year’s Eve (31). The physical edition is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026. Neverland marks the band’s...
by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 31, 2025 | News, Video
Drummer Nick Pierce has now returned to the surface regarding the 2024 very public As I Lay Dying lineup collapse. In a recent interview with Metal Drummers United, Pierce detailed his initial optimism, growing concerns, and eventual disillusionment with frontman Tim...
by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 31, 2025 | News
Silje Wergeland has announced her departure from Dutch atmospheric rock outfit The Gathering, bringing an end to her sixteen-year tenure as the band’s vocalist. Wergeland joined The Gathering in early 2009, ultimately replacing vocalist Anneke van Giersbergen,...
by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 31, 2025 | News
Lukas Magyar has officially confirmed his departure from Veil Of Maya, bringing further clarity to the band’s uncertain status following their hiatus announcement in September 2024. The timing of Veil Of Maya’s hiatus coincided with guitarist Marc Okubo...