Breaking the chains: an interview with Nervosa’s Helena Kotina on new album ‘Jailbreak’
Thrash metal outfit Nervosa are back with their fifth full-length album, Jailbreak, set to release this Friday (29th) via Napalm Records. This fresh record marks a bold new direction and serves as an introduction to their latest lineup. Guitarist and founding...
Album Review: SiM – ‘Playdead’
Dive into the electrifying world of SiM, the Japanese genre-blenders infusing heavy with reggae punx. Their latest album, Playdead, released via UNFD on the 27th, boldly pushes musical boundaries. Whether you've encountered SiM through anime...
Live Nation’s ‘On The Road Again’ program sparks controversy
The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has raised concerns over Live Nation's new initiative, On The Road Again, designed to financially support emerging artists and their touring teams in the face of rising touring expenses Live Nation, the...
Interview: Dying Fetus’ Sean Beasley discusses new album, upcoming tour & dedication to delivering brutal death metal
Maryland death metal giants Dying Fetus are back with their first new album in six years, Make Them Beg For Death, which finally arrived earlier this month via Relapse Records. This brutal comeback is a testament to the fact that there's no slowing down the...
Nonpoint announce December tour dates w/ (hed p.e.), Sumo Cyco, & Vrsty
Nonpoint are hitting the road for The Million Watts Tour 2023, with support from (hed p.e.), Sumo Cyco, and special guest Vrsty this December. The tour begins on December 1 in Harrisburg, PA and runs through December 15 in Flint, MI. Tickets go on sale this...
Thy Art Is Murder unveil new vocalist
Australian deathcore outfit Thy Art Is Murder have revealed Tyler Miller of Aversions Crown as their new vocalist. This announcement follows the recent departure of their longtime vocalist, CJ McMahon, and the controversy surrounding the split. Miller debuted...
Six awesome Metallica highlights: from videos to podcasts – 9/27/2023
There's a wealth of updates from Metallica today (27th). We've gathered the podcast, videos, documentaries, and overall highlights for your convenience. Explore all of them below: Metallica's "Whiplash" Performance Video from Phoenix: Metallica has...
Remembering late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton, 37 years later
September 27 remains a painful day etched in the hearts of many, marking the tragic loss of the late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton in 1986. Thirty-seven years later, Metallica honors his enduring legacy by including songs like "Orion" in their live...
Former Cradle Of Filth and Hecate Enthroned bassist Jon Kennedy has passed away
Former Cradle Of Filth and Hecate Enthroned bassist Jon Kennedy has sadly passed away. He was 46 years old. Kennedy's musical journey included stints with Cradle Of Filth from 1994 to 1995 and Hecate Enthroned from 1995 to 1998. His fellow bandmates have paid...
Metal By Numbers: Thirty Seconds to Baroness in charts – 9/27/2023
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Here are the charts from September 15, 2023 releases. Check out to see how Baroness, Corey Taylor, TesseracT and more debuted in charts. Remember to...
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Venera (KoRn) share “Disintegration” video
Venera, the ambient duo featuring Atlanta-based composer/filmmaker Chris Hunt and James Shaffer (KoRn), have shared a video for the new song "Disintegration." The track is the third and final preview of their forthcoming self-titled album, set to arrive on...
Myrkur unveils video for new song “Mothlike”
Myrkur has unveiled a video for her latest single, "Mothlike." The track is taken from her forthcoming album, Spine, out October 20 via Relapse Records. The album delves into the contrast between profound human connections, like that between mother and...
Angelus Apatrida drop “To Whom It May Concern” video
Spanish thrashers Angelus Apatrida have dropped a Juan Castillo, J. L. Auñón, and Lalo Davia of Kameo Producciones-directed video for their new single, "To Whom It May Concern." The track is taken from their upcoming eighth full-length effort, Aftermath, out...
New & Noteworthy, March 4th: Wretched Entropy
With barely any recognizable names coming out with albums today, it's time for metalheads to dig into the underground to get their new music fix this week! Fortunately, the underground is quite well-stocked with new and amazing records for your listening pleasure. By...
New & Noteworthy, February 25th: Post Script
As it turns out, we do have some new releases this week, contrary to the closing of last week's article. There isn't much, but what there is still deserves your attention. So read on and see this week's new music! Finch, What It Is to Burn X (Tragic...
New & Noteworthy, February 18th: Integral Birth
As I promised last week, there is a lot of prog coming out today. Bask in the glory of these great new progressive releases, as well as the rest of this week's excellent new albums! Cynic, Kindly Bent to Free Us (Season of Mist) Those that...