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Jonathan Davis Reflects on 30 Years of The Debut Korn Album, and Thanks Fieldy Arviszu and David Silveria for Their Contributions
Jonathan Davis has posted to social media pausing in gratitude on the anniversary of the release of Korn’s debut album which was on Friday, October 11th, 2024. Davis reflected on the release of the album, detailing his life and mental state at the time of the release, and how honored he was that people Davis thanked former Korn drummer and co-founder David Silveria who has been out of the band since 2005, fellow co-founding bassist Reggie “Fieldy” Arvizu, who has been estranged from the band since 2021. He called both of them his “brothers” – even though neither was invited to their 30th anniversary concert last weekend. However, both ex-members were featured in the brief video tribute at the concert.
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Watch Pro-Shot Video of Metallica Performing “Fade To Black” and “You Must Burn!” Live in Mexico City
Metallica kicked off year two of their M72 World Tour last Friday, May 24th in Munich Germany! The band continues to tour behind their 2023 album 72 Seasons (Blackened Recordings, read our review here) performing deep cuts, and hits. The tour features a “no repeats” weekend’s events features two different shows, with no repeated songs in the set list either night, along with other events, including their extended merch pop-up shops and their M72 Takeover Weekend! Check out our review of the St. Louis weekend last year! Metallica recently announced 2025 M 72 tour dates and festival dates. Watch a pro-shot video of Metallica performing “”Fade To Black” and “You Must Burn!” – live from Mexico City, MX.Continue reading
Lamb Of God’s Randy Blythe to Release New Memoir “Just Beyond The Light: Making Peace With The Wars Inside Our Head”
Grand Central Publishing (GCP) is pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of Just Beyond The Light: Making Peace With The Wars Inside Our Head by D. Randall (Randy) Blythe of Lamb of God, which is scheduled for publication on February 18, 2025.Continue reading
Oni Shares a New Single and Visualizer “Deja Vu” – Tour dates with Pop Evil and Bad Wolves Incoming
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Breakout heavy rock/metal juggernaut ONI has dropped a new single, “Deja Vu,” ahead of their anticipated return to the stage in November for a U.S. tour with Pop Evil And Bad Wolves. Watch and stream the track now!Continue reading
Jerry Cantrell Drops His Latest Single and Video “I Want Blood” – New Album Coming Soon
Grunge/hard rock legend, Jerry Cantrell, has released a new single and visualizer, “I Want Blood,” the title track of Jerry’s upcoming new solo album. I Want Blood, is due out on October 18th via the record label Double J Music. Head into the article below for the new track and more.
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Diamante Drops a Cover of “Love Is A Battlefield” (Pat Benatar) from American Psycho Comic Series Soundtrack Album
With the hardback of the American Psycho graphic novel due on Friday, October 25th, Sumerian Records are also preparing for the release of the American Psycho Comic Series Soundtrack. Additionally, chanteuse, Diamante, has just unveiled her contribution to the opus; a cover of the iconic Pat Benatar hit “Love Is A Battlefield.” Check out the song with its visualiser video below, and find out more.
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Spirit In The Room Share Their Single and Video “Show Me You” – New “Passengers” EP Coming Soon
Los Angeles-based rockers, Spirit In The Room, have just shared their new single, “Show Me You,” along with a lyric video. It is taken from their upcoming EP, Passengers, due to be released, digitally, on October 25th through Housecore Records. Check out the new track and more below.
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Stress Positions Kick Off Their European Tour – Limited Vinyl Coming Soon
Stress Positions are setting off on a 15 date live run across Europe, from Friday, October 11th. Starting in Amsterdam, NL, it runs through to Paris, FR, on October 27th. They also issue a limited, hand poured, color vinyl variant of their Harsh Reality EP, limited to 500, via Three One G records in early November. Check out their live video from earlier in 2024 in the article below.
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