As we do every year, we continue to mourn the loss of legendary frontman Peter Steele of Type of Negative, and NYHC band Carnivore who died on this day, April 14th in 2010. He was only 48 years old. He would have turned 63 this year. Join us as we recall the life and musical legacy of the “Green Man”!
In a big year for Thrash Metal legends Exodus, they will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their classic Bonded By Blood (Combat Records) on April 25th, 2025. It doubles as the birthday for OG Exodus frontman Paul Baloff (RIP) and it is totally sold out! As part of their big year, the band will play two concerts in Los Angeles and Berkeley, California where they will perform the album in its entirety! Ghost Cult has teamed up with Cell Arts to give away 1 pair (two tickets) to one winner at random at the UC Berkeley Theatre in Berkeley, Califonia, the scene of some of the band’s most notorious early concerts! Enter to win on Ghost Cult’s Instagram to win! The winner will be contacted by DM and digital tickets will be transferred by email! Enter to win at our post on Instagram. Share our reel and follow @ghostcultmag and @cellartsmedia to win! Tag some friends for extra entries! Bonus entries can be earned by making your own video and letting us know what a big Exodus fan you are!Continue reading
When it comes to Death Metal, Polish duo Dormant Ordeal have all the trappings of a colossal contender within the scene.
Tech Death tendencies, groovy vocal lines, venomous guitar tones, sizzling percussion. They have it all and then some.Continue reading
Shock rock legends GWAR are back to wreak havoc once again with their new Multimedia Release, “The Return of Gor Gor,” due on July 25th, 2025, via Pit Records/Z2 Comics. This multi-format assault on the senses includes brand-new studio recordings, ferocious live performances, and an exclusive 32-page comic detailing the epic return of Gor Gor, GWAR’s long-lost, three-ton Tyrannosaurus Rex. This release is a collaboration between GWAR and Z2 Comics, ensuring fans get the ultimate immersive experience. Kicking off the carnage, GWAR premieres the NSFW video for “Lot Lizard” today. Fans can also stream the track across all digital service providers (DSPs) and pre-order “The Return of Gor Gor” now at Pit Records (where you can also get a Gor Gor Plush) and watch the NSFW Video for “Lot Lizard” HERE
The most vile band in Death Metal, Cryptopsy announced their ninth album. An Insatiable Violence comes out June 20, 2025 via Season of Mist. I would love for you to cover it. This is the Cryptopsy’s first album since winning a Canadian Grammy in 2024. The album also features a guest appearance by form Cryptopsuy vocalist Mike DiSalvo on “Embrace the Nihility!” Watch the nightmarish video for the album’s brutally grooving lead single “Until There’s Nothing Left!”Continue reading
Avenged Sevenfold have announced a European tour with support from Palaye Royale, Ignite, and Seven Hours After Violet—the new band with Shavo Odadjian of System of a Down. The band is still supporting 2023’s ambitious album “LIBAD – Live is But A Dream!”Continue reading
This fall, shock rock legend Alice Cooper and heavy metal trailblazers Judas Priest will share the stage for an epic co-headlining tour across North America. Produced by Live Nation, the 22-city run kicks off September 16 at Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, MS, and stops in Toronto, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and more before wrapping October 26 at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, TX. Coming off the second leg of their Invincible Shield Tour and the release of their celebrated 19th studio album, Judas Priest remains a dominant force in metal. Meanwhile, Alice Cooper, the godfather of theatrical rock, wraps up his “Too Close For Comfort” tour this summer, promoting his most recent “Road” album, and will have an as-yet-unnamed all-new show for this tour. Corrosion of Conformity will join as support on select dates. Tickets will be available starting Wednesday, April 16 at 10AM local time with Artist Presales. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, April 18 at 10AM local time at the link below!Continue reading
Illinois punks, Burndy, have just unveiled their brand new single, “Static,” over on the Decibel magazine website. The track is featured on the trio’s eponymous debut, which is set for independent release on May 2nd. Head into the article below to catch the new song and more from the band.
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Blues-rock guitarist, Anthony Gomes, has just dropped his new single “True That.” The accompanying music video was directed by Jamie Brown for Smoking Gun Inc, the track itself taken from the upcoming album, Praise the Loud, out on April 25, 2025, through Rat Pak Records. Check out the new video and more below.
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In this new episode, Tom Osman chats with Josh Graham about the new album from Guiltless, their debut full-length “Teeth To The Sky” out now via Neurot Recordings! Guiltless was formed by members of A Storm Of Light, Intronaut, Generation Of Vipers, Battle Of Mice, and more and released an EP “Thorns” last year. Josh talked about his early influences, how the band formed, his time in Neurosis as a visual artist, his growth in mediums of physical art, layout, music videos, film, and more, plus how it all comes together as part of the music of Guiltless.Continue reading
Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen recently released their new single, “Dangerous Game,” along with an official music video. Following “Damage,” it is the second track to come from their fourth album, IV, due out June 6 via MoMojo Records. Catch it below and read more from the band.
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Former Judas Priest drummer Les Binks has died. He was 73 years old. The news was shared by the band on social media via a statement you can read below. Binks played drums on Priest’s classic early material “Stained Class”, “Hell Bent For Leather” (released as “Killing Machine” in the UK), and “Unleashed In The East” live album. After the release of “Unleashed In The East”, Binks left the band over pay issues and was replaced by ex-Trapeeze member Dave Holland. Binks was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with former Priest guitarist KK Downing and the rest of the current band. Binks was a respected Heavy Metal Drummer, one of the best in the game at the time of his exit from the band. RIP. Continue reading
