Houkago Grind Time Begins Their UK Mini-Tour, New Album Out Now


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San Jose, California-based Houkago Grind Time – the solo mincecore/goregrind act of Andrew Lee (Ripped To Shreds, Andrew Lee’s Heavy Metal Shrapnel, Skullsmasher) – today begins a four-city UK tour with Taiwan-based Myxoma. The shows run from September 9th through 12th, hitting Newcastle, Edinburgh, Leeds, and ending with a set at Chimpyfest in London.Continue reading


PODCAST: The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show Live 9-6-24


Check out what you missed this week in the world of Rock and Metal! 

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PODCAST: Glacially Musical 196: Ghoul’s “Splatterthrash” Reissue, Sammy Hagar, & Rob Zombie – Alice Cooper


Chaser time! Nik and Keefy are joined again by Glacially Musical Pouredcast legend Danny Nichols (Torchlight Parade, Three Forth Francis).Gimme Metal is back and we unbox and review the GMVC of the Month Pick for July 2024, Ghoul “Spaltterthrash!” Before that Nik and Danny review Sammy Hagar’s Van Halen tour and Rob Zombie / Alice Cooper “Freaks on Parade” tour. Keefy seethes with the fire of one thousand suns!Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Peeling Flesh – The G Code


One of the most exciting bands in the brutal/slam death metal genre today, Peeling Flesh, continue on their way up from the underground in Oklahoma with their latest release, The G Code (Unique Leader Records). In under a half hour, the slams and rap interludes will have your head spinning out of control, smashing into the walls of your room. What’s more, there are quite a few guests on the record to further cement how far Peeling Flesh have come and how much the scene respects them.Continue reading


EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Archetypes Collide Shares a New Single and Video for “Fade Away Live From Dallas” 


Rising Metalcore band Archetypes Collide have teamed up with Ghost Cult Magazine to share their new single “Fade Away Live From Dallas!” The band released their self-titled album 2023 with “Fade Away” being one of the main banger tracks! Check out the live version of the track now!Continue reading


Opeth Shares a New Single “§3” – New Album Coming Soon


Photo by Terhi Ylimäinen

Photo by Terhi Ylimäinen

 

Swedish prog legends Opeth will be releasing their 14th studio album, The Last Will & Testament, on October 11, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music / Moderbolaget! Following the critical acclaim of the album’s first single, the band is now revealing the second offering from record, “§3,” which can be heard at the link below! 

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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 9-6-24


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The Next Bandcamp Friday is Today, September 6th 2024


 

The latest Bandcamp Friday is today, September 6th, 2024! As announced previously Bandcamp Fridays will continue in October, November, and December. The brand was sold by Epic Games to Songtradr last year. Comment on our socials with links to your bands’ Bandcamp page!Continue reading


Linkin Park Announce Emily Armstrong of Dead Sara as Their New Singer, New Album Coming Soon


Linkin Park are officially back, and their new singer is Emily Armstrong of the band Dead Sara. They also announced their new full-band lineup. The band are playing an exclusive show this afternoon in Los Angeles, California for members of their Linkin Park Underground fan club, and it marks their first performance as Linkin Park since 2017. According to a press release, Emily Armstrong of the band Dead Sara is Linkin Park’s new vocalist. Returning to the lineup are Mike Shinoda, Joe Hahn, Brad Delson and Dave “Phoenix” Farrell. The group also welcomes Colin Brittain as their new drummer. They will also release a  new album From Zero on November 15th! Watch the exclusive concert below! Continue reading