Death metal outfit Vitriol will press forward following the dramatic mid-tour collapse that left frontman Kyle Rasmussen, his girlfriend, and their dog stranded in New York after the rest of the band abruptly quit. According to Rasmussen, now that he has returned home...
According to local News WSPA, ticket reseller StubHub issued an apology after a listing error led some fans to believe Lamb of God were playing Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. In reality, the venue hosted Andrew Peterson’s Behold the Lamb of God, a Christian concert...
Rainbow will celebrate the earliest and most influential years of their career with The Temple of the King 1975–1976, a comprehensive 9-CD box set arriving March 6, 2026, via Edsel Records. Newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, the collection marks the first...
Milwaukee Metal Festival is gearing up for the 2026 edition returning to The Rave/Eagles Club from June 5–7, with a pre-party kicking things off on June 4. Alongside headliners Acid Bath, Killswitch Engage, and Ministry, the festival has expanded its lineup with...
When the Folkfest of the North Tour was announced back in October of last year, North American fans knew they were in for some fun. With Korpiklaani and Ensiferum, two of the most prominent names in folk metal, joining forces, the tour was already can’t miss. Adding...
German thrashers Warfield are celebrating the release of their latest full-length album, With The Old Breed, out today (April 4th) via Napalm Records. Channeling the raw energy of thrash legends like Kreator, Sodom, and Destruction, the trio delivers a relentless...
Iced Earth founder Jon Schaffer has given his first in-depth interview since being sentenced to probation and community service for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot. Appearing on It Is Later Than You Think, a podcast from Cornerstone Church in...
Earlier today, reports surfaced regarding the status of Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin and guitarist Tony Rombola. The band has now issued an official statement via social media, confirming the news. The statement reads: "To our dearest friends and fans, we send this...
Doc Coyle and Kyle Konkiel have officially parted ways with Bad Wolves. Stepping in to replace them are returning guitarist Chris Cain and new bassist Kevin Creekman. The revamped lineup is set to move forward with upcoming plans. Coyle expressed the following via...
According to multiple reports, Shannon Larkin and Tony Rombola left Godsmack last year, though the band has yet to make an official statement. In a since-deleted video, Larkin reportedly explained that after discussions with Sully Erna and Robbie Merrill, he and...
Swiss heavy metal outfit Burning Witches will make their return to the U.S. this summer for a headline tour. The trek kicks off on August 30 in Pompano Beach, FL and wraps up on September 20 in Sanford, FL. The band comments: "We are super happy to announce our next...
UK metalcore giants Architects will return to North America for a headlining summer tour supporting their 11th album, The Sky, The Earth & All Between. The run kicks off with festival stops at Rock Fest, Upheaval, and Inkcarceration in July, followed by 21...
Lamb of God have expanded their 2025 tour with new headlining dates, including a special hometown show in Richmond. Select performances will feature GWAR, Hatebreed, Body Count, Power Trip, Cavalera, Shadows Fall, Frozen Soul, and Harm’s Way. Stops include...
Marilyn Manson will return to the stage this fall for the second leg of his One Assassination Under God tour. Following his upcoming spring tour, the shock rocker will return for another round, starting August 7th in Sturgis, SD, and wrapping up on November 30th in...
Dutch melodic synth-metal masters Delain are gearing up for their new EP, Dance with the Devil, this Friday (8th) via Napalm Records. To celebrate the upcoming release, the group has released a video for the song "The Reaping." Martijn Westerholt comments: “’The...
Polish black metal band Patriarkh, formerly known as Batushka, has released a music video for their new single, "ВЕРШАЛИН IV," from their upcoming concept album ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ, due January 3, 2025, via Napalm Records. The album weaves Orthodox-inspired vocals and...
Helloween are gearing up for the release of Live at Budokan, a new live album set to drop on December 13, 2024, via Reigning Phoenix Music. The group are currently recording their next studio album with producer Charlie Bauerfeind. In the meantime, the metal legends...
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week is we have releases from Ne Obliviscaris and The Used, as well as a rather large set of Blind Guardian reissues. If you would like...
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week is a pretty big one, because we have releases from Trivium and GWAR, as well as two notable debuts with Sons of Apollo and VUUR. If...
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week we have releases from Fozzy, Samael, Enslaved, and more! If you would like to check out last week’s New & Noteworthy, you can...
