Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne “Back To The Beginning” Roundtable Review

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We got the band back together to review and debate “Back To The Beginning” – the final show ever for Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne!” Was it the show of the century? Did it live up to the hype? Who was great? Who was awful?Continue reading


Black Sabbath’s Final Show – “Back to the Beginning” is A Celebration of Metal’s Founding Fathers

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It’s a moment 50 years in the making. Today, July 5th, Black Sabbath is taking their final bow on the very soil where it all began. Villa Park in Birmingham, UK with a jaw-dropping, once-in-a-lifetime event: Back to the Beginning.Continue reading


FEATURE: The 20 Most Metal Films and Cartoons Ever Part 1

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Heavy metal isn’t just a genre—it’s a full-blown lifestyle. It’s loud, theatrical, chaotic, often ridiculous, sometimes profound, and always unforgettable. Honestly? The same can be said for the movies and cartoons it inspires.Continue reading


Travis Scott Sampled Pixel Grip’s New Song “Pursuit” Without Permission on His New Album “JackBoys 2”


According to a report by CBS Chicago, Rap superstar Travis Scott sampled a song from Chicago industrial act Pixel Grip (new album review here), without permission for his new album, JackBoys 2 (Cactus Jack/Epic Records). According to the group, Travis Scott failed to credit, compensate, or clear the sample. The song makes clear use of the song, not just a second of music, but track is fully build on the Pixel Grip song “Pursuit,” which the band provided video evidence going back to 2018 from its creation.  Pixel Grip said they got a message from Scott’s co-producer, Sean Momberger, telling them, “Hey the label should be reaching out to clear the sample soon.” Momberger said the song wasn’t cleared prior to release, and added that he loved “Pursuit” and “knew it was special right when [he] heard it.” Momberger was also behind what was arguably last year’s biggest rap hit — Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” Read a quote from the band on the controversy and we will update this story as it develops. Continue reading


Tallah Share Their Single and Video “as fate undoes” – New Album Coming Soon


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Pennsylvania nu-core unit, Tallah, have just launched their new single, “as fate undoes,” and its monster movie themed video. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, Primeval: Obsession // Detachment, due out on September 5 via Earache Records. Catch the new video and more below.
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Kneel Before The King Share Their New Single “Concrete Heart”


Following their remix of “Strangers” – featuring Grant Kemp – American hard-rock band, Kneel Before The King, have shared their new single, “Concrete Heart.” Luke Middleton launched Kneel Before The King in March, with their debut single, “Save Me,” coming out under his own name. Check out the new song below and find out more.
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Heavy Halo Share Their New Single and Video “Die Cast Down” Ft. Shannon F. (Light Asylum) – North American Tour Kicking Off Soon


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NYC alt-industrialists, Heavy Halo, recently shared their latest single, “Die Cast Down,” with a visualizer video, and featuring guest vocals by Shannon F. of Light Asylum. The duo also  drop their new album, Damaged Dream, on July 25th via Silent Pendulum Records. Further, both bands set off on a North American tour, running until just after the release date. Keep reading below for the live listings, video, and more.
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Paradise Lost Share a Single and Video for “Serpent on the Cross” – New Album Incoming


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Iconic UK goth/doom band, Paradise Lost, recently revealed “Serpent on the Cross,” the second single from their upcoming 17th album Ascension. The new full-length is due out September 19th on Nuclear Blast Records. Check out the video for “Serpent on the Cross” below and find out more.
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In This Moment Drop Their Single and Video “Heretic” Ft. Kim Dracula – New Album Coming Soon


Los Angeles’ In This Moment are putting the gears in motion for their as-yet-untitled ninth album, and debut for Better Noise Music records, with a release date to follow soon. As a first taste, they have just revealed the new single, “Heretic,” which features Kim Dracula, and comes with an official lyric video. Watch it below and read more.
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Dark Angel books First USA Tour in Decades – Sacred Reich, Hirax, Vio-Lence, Midnight, Void, and Interceptor Open Select Dates


West Coast thrash metal legends Dark Angel will embark on “The Extinction Level Event” North American Tour this fall, their first domestic trek in over three decades. Dark Angel’s first North American tour since the early 1990s celebrates their forthcoming comeback album, Extinction Level Event (Reversed Records), their first new album since 1991. Support on these dates will come from Sacred Reich, Hirax, Vio-Lence, Midnight, Void, and Interceptor! More details below! Continue reading


Dwellers (Iota, Failure, Ex-Bird Eater) Share Their New Single and Video for “Headlines”


Salt Lake City progressive blues rock outfit, Dwellers, recently unveiled a new video for their track, “Headlines.” The single itself comes off the band’s latest full-length, Corrupt Translation Machine, released via Small Stone Recordings in May. Watch the video below and read more from the band.
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Sylosis Book a Headlining European Tour with Revocation, Distant, and Life Cycles


UK metallers, Sylosis, have announced a 31-date headline tour for early 2026, hitting major venues and cities across the UK and Europe, from Helsinki to Barcelona. Kicking of January 16th, the run features their two biggest UK headline shows to-date, at the 02 Kentish Town Forum, London, and 02 Ritz, Manchester. Support comes from Revocation, Distant, and Life Cycles. Keep reading below for the live listings and more.
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