PODCAST: Ghost Cult’s Weekly Rock and Metal News Livestream 12-8-23


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Slipknot’s Corey Taylor Books a Solo Headline Tour of North America with Des Rocs and Jigsaw Youth


Slipknot’s Corey Taylor has booked headline tour dates for early 2024 in North America, still supporting his recent new solo album CMF2 (Elektra Records) solo tour. Direct support will come from Des Rocs and Jigsaw Youth. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, December 15 at 10 a.m. local time.Continue reading


Sepultura Books 40th Anniversary Farewell Tour with Jinjer, Obituary, and Jesus Piece


Sepultura has announced in 2024 they will embark on an 18-month long farewell tour, celebrating the entire history of the band. They commented:Sepultura has reached the end of the road and has chosen to depart via a conscious and planned death. Throughout the next 18 months we will celebrate 40 years of existence together along with our loyal fans on a farewell tour across the entire globe. It will be a celebration of the past and the present for one final time.” Supporting the band on the initial run of dates announced today in Europe will come from Jinjer, Obituary, and JContinue reading


Dimebag Darrell Abbott of Pantera Died 19 Years Ago Today


December 8th marks the anniversary of the death of Dimebag Darrell Lance Abbott of Pantera and Damageplan. Today is the 19th anniversary of his murder of while on stage at the former Alrosa Villa club in Columbus, Ohio. That venue has now been demolished. As we do every year on this date, we prefer to cherish Darrell’s memory and honor how he lived. Almost 20 years later no one can deny his impact as a player, songwriter, and major personality in metal. While controversial, the current world tour from the reformed version of Pantera is a tribute to Darrell and his late brother Vinnie Paul. Jam out to some classic Dimebag and Pantera tracks and raise a glass or smoke (or both) to the legend of legends on guitar! Getcha pull!
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Queensrÿche Share New “Nocturnal Lights” Video from the “Digital Noise Alliance” Album


 

Queensrÿche have released a video for the track “Nocturnal Lights,” created by Above The Void with the help of AI. This is the eighth video taken from their most recent album, Digital Noise Alliance, which came out in October of 2022. They will also be touring their self-titled EP and The Warning in North America next year, alongside Armored Saint. Head into the article for the video and more information.

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Green Day Shares a New Single and Video “Dilemma” – New Album “Saviors” Coming Soon


Green Day has shared a new single and music video for “Dillema” – the third single from the group’s 14th studio album Saviors, due on January 19, 2024 via Reprise Records/Warner Music. The band debuted “The American Dream Is Killing Me” and “Look Ma, No Brains!” in October in Las Vegas at a surprise show at the 800-capacity Fremont and back-to-back headlining performances at When We Were Young festival. In addition to launching new singles, music videos, and the pre-orders for the new album, the band recently announced a huge tour with Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and others. Watch the new video and stream the new single now! Continue reading


Cryptworm Premiere “Necrophagous” Track with New Album Imminent


UK death metallers, Cryptworm, are rapidly approaching the release of their second album, Oozing Radioactive Vomition, due out December 15th via Pulverised (CD)/Extremely Rotten (tape)/Me Saco Un Ojo Records (vinyl). Having already released “Organ Snatcher” from the full-length, the band have followed up with an exclusive premiere of “Necrophagous.” Find it in the article below, along with more from Cryptworm.

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Sister Hazel Announce Sixth Annual Lyrics for Life Charity Fundraiser Event


Platinum-selling Sister Hazel, have announced their sixth annual Lyrics for Life: An Evening of Making Music Matter, raising money for STOP! Children’s Cancer, Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation, and various other children’s cancer charities. The event takes place in their hometown of Gainesville, FL on Saturday, March 02nd, 2024. Find out more in the article below.

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Roadburn 2024 Adds HEALTH, Kavus Torabi, Ragana Royal Thunder Birds In Row, Body Void, Darsombra, Sunrot, Thantifaxath, and More


 

Roadburn has added thirty new bands to the bill for 2024, including several special commissioned performances which are the hallmark of this festival. In addition, to HEALTH performing on the main stage for the first time, Kavus Torabi, Ragana Royal Thunder Birds In Row, Body Void, Darsombra, Sunrot, Thantifaxath, are among the new artists for the fest. You can see or extensive coverage of Roadburn 2023 here. See the full new list below and buy tickets at the link below.

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