Les Claypool announces ‘Claypool Gold’ summer 2026 tour with Primus, etc.

Les Claypool is hitting the road this summer for the Claypool Gold, a coast-to-coast tour that unites three of his most celebrated projects: Primus, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, and Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, into a full live experience. The tour kicks off on May...

New England Metal And Hardcore Festival to pause in 2026

New England Metal And Hardcore Festival will sit out 2026, with organizers confirming the long-running event will take a planned break while assuring an inevitable return. The Worcester, Massachusetts-based festival, which first launched in 1999, originally ran...

Insomnium name Tomy Laisto as official third guitarist

Insomnium have officially announced Tomy Laisto as their third guitarist. Laisto, known for his work with Hateform and Pain Confessor, has already been integrated beyond the live setting and is confirmed to be involved in the recording process for Insomnium’s...

Overkill tap Christian Olde Wolbers for 2026 ‘Thrash Of The Titans’ US tour

Overkill have recruited former Fear Factory bassist Christian Olde Wolbers to fill in for longtime bassist D.D. Verni on their upcoming US spring run. The March/April 2026 dates are part of the Thrash Of The Titans tour, where Overkill will support Testament, with...

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New & Noteworthy, December 8th, 2017: Releases on Fire

New & Noteworthy, December 8th, 2017: Releases on Fire

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The year is winding down, and so are releases, but this week we got a new album from Diablo Swing Orchestra and War of Ages. If you would...

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