Wings of Angels Festival to Honor Steve Grimmett later this month
The Wings of Angels Festival will be held on November 23, 2024, at MECA in Swindon, U.K., celebrating the life of legendary Grim Reaper vocalist Steve Grimmett, who passed away in August 2022. Original Grim Reaper members Nick Bowcott, Dave Wanklin, and Mark Simon...
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett featured in new episode of Gibson TV’s ‘The Collection’
Gibson TV has released a new episode of The Collection, featuring Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett. The episode offers an inside look at Hammett's guitar collection, including vintage Les Pauls and rare models like a 1957 Korina Flying V Prototype. A deluxe coffee...
Fire in the Mountains Festival 2025: Old Man’s Child, Blackbraid, Emma Ruth Rundle added to lineup
Fire in the Mountains Festival has unveiled additional artists for its 2025 lineup, including Norway's Old Man’s Child, marking their first U.S. appearance. Added bands also include Blackbraid and Emma Ruth Rundle. The festival will be held at the new location of Red...
Nonpoint announce 2025 The Painful Statements Tour
Nonpoint have announced The Painful Statements Tour with special guests Crobot and Heartsick, celebrating the 20th and 25th anniversaries of their iconic albums: To the Pain and Statement. Fans can expect rarely performed tracks and songs never played live before. The...
Tim “Herb” Alexander clarifies decision to leave Primus
Former Primus drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander has opened up about his decision to leave the band, citing a need to prioritize his mental and physical well-being. In a statement shared with Rolling Stone, Alexander addressed his departure, stating: "I know there are a lot...
I Am Morbid to replace Morbid Angel as headliner for Fall Devastation On The Nation U.S. Tour
I Am Morbid will replace Morbid Angel on the upcoming Devastation On The Nation U.S. tour, set to begin on November 15th. This change, announced by tour organizers, is due to unforeseen circumstances that prevent Morbid Angel from participating. I Am Morbid led by...
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich celebrates 40 years with Tama in limited-edition signature drum kit release
To celebrate Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich’s 40th year with Tama drums, the company has launched a special Lars Ulrich 40th-anniversary signature drum kit, limited to just 72 units worldwide. This exclusive model mirrors the specifications of Lars's custom M72 tour...
Paradise Slaves (ex-36 Crazyfists, Diecast) release debut single “A Fever to Defeat”
Introducing Paradise Slaves, the new rock group featuring former members of 36 Crazyfists and Diecast. The Boston-by-way-of-Anchorage quartet has released their debut single, "A Fever to Defeat," marking the first taste of their upcoming album set for release via...
Unto Others announce November/December Tour Dates; drops “Pet Sematary” video
Portland Oregon goth-metal group Unto Others, released their latest LP, Never, Neverland, last month. The group will now celebrate the record by embarking on a North American tour starting this November and December, with more dates to be announced soon. Tickets are...
DWP 2025: Louder Than Life returns with Slayer headlining; full Sonic Temple lineup revealed
Louder Than Life 2025: Louder Than Life will return to Louisville, KY, in 2025, with Slayer headlining after their 2024 set was canceled due to Hurricane Helene. The festival, held at the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center, is set for...
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Wolfheart share “Ancient Cold” video
Wolfheart have dropped a video for their latest single, "Ancient Cold." The track is taken from the Finnish metal outfit's forthcoming effort, Draconian Darkness, out Tomorrow (6th) via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). Tuomas Saukkonen comments: "'Ancient Cold' is a...
All For Metal share “Year of the Dragon” video
All For Metal have released their sophomore full-length offering, Gods of Metal (Year of the Dragon), on Friday (23rd). To celebrate the album's arrival, the group has shared a video for the song "Year of the Dragon." Tetzel (vocals) comments: "It's the second year of...
Tungsten share “Lullaby” video
Swedish symphonic metal outfit Tungsten have unveiled a video for their latest single, "Lullaby." The track is taken from their forthcoming album, The Grand Inferno, out October 18th via Reigning Phoenix Music. The clip was directed by Tungsten guitarist Niklas "Nick"...
New & Noteworthy: October 15th, 2021 – The New Music Underground Fire
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week...
New & Noteworthy: October 8th, 2021 – In the Court of the New Music
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week feature new...
New & Noteworthy: October 1st, 2021 – New Music of the Sinner
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week....