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
Darker Lighter Share a Single and Video for “Open Up” – New Album Coming Soon
Los Angeles-based songwriter, producer & multi-instrumentalist, Salar Rajabnik, operating as Darker Lighter has released his newest single, “Open Up, Sunshine.” Dropping with a music video, it comes ahead of the project’s self-titled debut LP set for release on May 2nd. Watch it below and find out more.
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Castle Kick Off Their North American Tour – European Shows Coming Soon
US/Canadian heavy doom outfit, Castle, are just about to hit the road with an 18 date North American tour. Starting in Calgary, AB, on April 4th, it comes in support of their recent album, Evil Remains. Following this, the band heads out to Europe for another 10 shows. Find the live listings in the article below.
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 4-4-25
From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, It’s New Music Friday for 3-28-25!
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Machine Head Share a New Single and Music Video for “Bønescraper” – On Tour Now with In Flames, Lacuna Coil, and Unearth
Bay Area icons Machine Head have sharpened their sound into its most direct and impactful form with the release of their eleventh album, UNATØNED. The record – which will be released on April 25th via Nuclear Blast Records – is a testament to momentum, an album honed to its sharpest edge, forged on creative discipline and the hunger to push forward. The band has unveiled the energetic second single, “BØNESCRAPER.” The release features a new music video as well as the announcement of the BØNESCRAPER edition LP of UNATØNED (shipping June 17). Watch the video, directed by Mike Sloat – and stream the track now!Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Lo-Pan – Get Well Soon
Timeless Stoner Rock giants Lo-Pan are at it again with their brand-new cut Get Well Soon on Magnetic Eye Records. Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Fractal Universe – The Great Filters
French Prog Metal band Fractal Universe poses some interesting questions regarding this sub-genre of Metal on their new album, The Great Filters (M-Theory Audio).
Alice In Chains Replaces Mötley Crüe for the Inaugural Boardwalk Rock Festival in May
Alice In Chains has replaced Mötley Crüe as the new co-headliner for the inaugural Boardwalk Rock Festival. Crüe has dropped out due to health issues., bringing some of the most legendary names in rock and roll to Ocean City, Maryland, May 17-18. From C3 Presents, producers of the beloved Oceans Calling and Country Calling festivals, and hosted by radio personality Eddie Trunk, the two-day powerhouse lineup debuts with over 25 artists across three stages on the shores of Ocean City Inlet Beach at the historic Ocean City Boardwalk. AIC joins fellow headliners Def Leppard, Nickelback, and Shinedown Three Days Grace, Alice Cooper, 3 Doors Down, Halestorm, Bush, Chevelle, Bret Michaels, Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm, and more are also set to take the stage, and fans can find the entire lineup and by-day breakout on the Boardwalk Rock website. Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Ministry – The Squirrely Years Revisited
The term squirrely can mean someone trying to hide something and boy is this applicable to Al Jourgensen and Ministry’s early to mid 80’s output.Continue reading
Kanonenfieber Share a Live Video for “Der Maulwurf” – New Album Coming Soon
Kanonenfieber have just shared a live performance video of their song, “Der Maulwurf,” captured during the band’s biggest headlining show to date. Like the previously released “Sturmtrupp” live video, it is taken from the Blu-ray from the limited CD+Blu-ray Digipak of their upcoming album, Live in Oberhausen. The record will be released via Century Media Records on April 25th in initial formats, with US physical formats following on May 30th. Watch the new video below and find out more.
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Spark of Life Share a Cover of That Dog’s “Never Say Never” – New Album Coming Soon
Southern California post-hardcore crew, Spark of Life, have just unveiled their latest single, a cover of “Never Say Never” by ’90s cult band, That Dog. The track, featuring drums by comedian/musician Fred Armisen (SNL, Portlandia), is taken from their upcoming sophomore album, Plagued By The Human Condition. The full-length is due out on May 30 via New Age Records. Check out the new single below and read more from the band.
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