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...
Cradle of Filth, a staple in extreme metal, continues to welcome new generations of musicians through lineup rotations while also embracing their veteran fanbase. Somehow, these UK extreme metal giants manage to navigate changes, whether personal, within the music...
Well, this was something to produce a vibrant season! Longer days and warmer weather arrived with the spring equinox. The warmer it gets now means it is time for more concerts, and I am always ready for more metal. About that, I welcomed the first day of spring 2025...
Horror punk mayhem master Wednesday 13 has consistently been putting out new music every 2-3 years since his 2005 debut albumTransylvania 90210: Songs of Death, Dying, and the Dead as well as making music with Murderdolls before his solo material and releasing albums...
As the popularity of extreme metal continues to wax and wane in different forms in the United States, there are some international bands you just don’t expect to see here - especially after the loss of Brooklyn’s Saint Vitus Bar, which seems to have slowed down these...
Australia’s Kim Dracula and Japan’s HANABIE. are currently tearing it up throughout North America for a two-punch combo for one can’t miss show. Along for the ride are supporting acts Kaonashi for the entirety of the tour and Crystal Lake for select dates. Acting as...
Bands like Bloodywood make me question the sanity of anyone who doesn't love metal. By the wise hand of Fearless Records, coming out of the ancient superior land of India with its undefeatable, beautiful glitter ball of magic in arts throughout history, is an...
Seattle rockers Dead Bars are celebrating the release of their new album, All Dead Bars Go To Heaven, released on March 21st via Iodine Recordings. Moving forward with a fresh chapter, their latest offering showcases their most vulnerable side, bringing self-awareness...
For twenty years, Leigh Kakaty has been determined to elevate Pop Evil from the grassroots of Michigan’s local music scene to the forefront of modern rock. A survivor of the industry’s highs and lows, Kakaty has remained steadfast in his vision. On March 21, 2025, Pop...
The Sword will return to Europe this June for the first time in ten years. After a brief hiatus and their overall return, the band is ready to go overseas hitting European stages for intimate club shows and festival appearances, including Copenhell, Freak Valley, and...
As Iron Maiden celebrate their 50th anniversary, fans are being treated to a series honoring the band's legacy. From a tribute album for the late Paul Di'Anno, the band’s original frontman, to a unique collectible that celebrates their famous "flying tour bus," and a...
The Plot In You have announced their late winter 2025 North American headlining tour with support from Holding Absence, Boundaries, and Acres. VIP and advance tickets are available now, with Knotfest.com pre-sales starting today (30th) at 2 pm ET and general public...
French black metal outfit The Great Old Ones return with Kadath, their latest album inspired by the haunting works of H.P. Lovecraft, set for release on January 24, 2025, via Season of Mist. The group has unveiled a taste of what's to come by dropping a visualizer for...
Tarja Turunen has released a video for "Ciaran's Well," the second single from her upcoming live album Rocking Heels: Live at Hellfest, due December 6 via earMUSIC. Originally from her solo debut, My Winter Storm, the live version captures Tarja's powerful vocal...
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 Dethklok Brendon Small and Queens of the Stone Ago. If you would like to check out last week’s New...
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 Eluveitie, Thy Art is Murder, and Steven Wilson. If you would like to check out last week’s New &...
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 Venom Inc and Motograter, as well as a few Amon Amarth vinyl reissues. It was a pretty weak week this...
