According to a published report on Lambgoat.com, Twitching Tongues and Ghostemane drummer Cayle Sain has died. No cause of death has been revealed so far. The news was originally shared in a statement from 197 Media, and confirmed by Twitching Tongues on social media. Bandmates, peers , and friends followed up by posting online tributes. With Twitching Tongues, Sain played on four recent releases including the acclaimed full-length Gaining Purpose Through Passionate Hatred (Metal Blade, 2018). In addition to his other bands, Sain was a past member of Betrayal, Downpresser, Fuming Mouth, God’s Hate, If I Die First, Mizery, and Troncale. RIP. Continue reading
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
EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Uncomfortable Knowledge Shares a New Single “Astral Mark” – New Album Coming Soon
Uncomfortable Knowledge will drop their new album Lifeline in February 2024. Now the post-Rock/Post-Metal band from France has teamed up with Ghost Cult to share their new single “Astral Mark!” Stream the new track and preorder the album now. Continue 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.
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.
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.