Metal By Numbers: Chart Probing – 1/18/2024
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week, with order links provided by Amazon. Now we will see charts from 2024, starting with January 5, 2024 releases. 2023 is officially wrapped, and you can...
Brodequin return after two decades with brutal new single “Of Pillars and Trees”
Brodequin, the death metal duo comprising Jamie and Mike Bailey, is making a comeback after a 20-year hiatus with their fourth album, Harbinger of Woe. Known for their brutal and technical style, the band's forthcoming release is set to hit the shelves on March...
Hell’s Heroes 2024 Daily Lineup Revealed
For fans who were interested in attending Hell’s Heroes for only part of the festival, this week they announced daily lineups as well as single day tickets. On Thursday fans will be getting four special sets: Candlemass’ Nightfall for their headlining...
Dark Funeral frontman Heljarmadr hospitalized: issues statement on upcoming shows
Dark Funeral frontman Heljarmadr has revealed he will be absent from the road this month, mainly putting his upcoming two winter solo tour dates on hold. The singer opened up on social media, explaining he has been hospitalized with "pretty severe thrombosis,"...
Sum 41 announce farewell World Tour: ‘Tour Of The Setting Sum’
Sum 41 have announced their final trek across the globe, Tour of the Setting Sum. While the group is getting ready to bid farewell, they are keeping their promise with their upcoming final record, Heaven :x: Hell, out March 29 via Rise Records, as well as a...
Austrian Death Machine share Terminator-inspired song “Destroy The Machines”
After a nearly decade-long hiatus, Austrian Death Machine have returned with their first new album in almost ten years. Quad Brutal is set to arrive on February 23 via Napalm Records. Following the band's previous singles "No Pain No Gain" and "Don't Be...
Between The Buried and Me announce ‘The Colors Experience” tour w/ The Acacia Strain
Between The Buried And Me have announced The Colors Experience 2024 tour with support from The Acacia Strain. Taking bits from the Metallica playbook, the progressive metal outfit will perform two shows in each city, with night one featuring a performance from...
Mercyful Fate amicably part ways with bassist Joey Vera
Reformed Danish metal legends Mercyful Fate and bassist Joey Vera have mutually decided to part ways. Mercyful Fate leader and frontman King Diamond confirmed the split via social media. The statement reads: “Mercyful Fate and Joey Vera have mutually decided to...
Nervosa welcome new drummer Gabriela Abud
Less than a year after finalizing a fresh new lineup, Nervosa has once again undergone a shuffle. Drummer Michaela Naydenova announced her decision to leave the band on Instagram over the weekend, citing her desire to "experiment more in the musical field."...
Mötley Crüe face setback in ongoing legal dispute with Mick Mars
Mick Mars, co-founder and now ex-lead guitarist of Mötley Crüe, faces a private arbitration later this year in an ongoing legal feud with his former bandmates. According to Rolling Stone, this is just the beginning for these glam rockers to lose the battle....