PODCAST: The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show Live 11-21-24


Catch up on what you missed in the world of Rock and Metal news this week! 

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Textures Perform Their Final Show Ever In The Netherlands


After five studio albums and roughly fifteen years together, Textures announced earlier this year that they would be calling it quits after one final tour. That tour ended this past weekend in the band’s native Netherlands, and they put on one hell of a show. Continue reading


Mike Patton To Perform With The Dillinger Escape Plan In New York City


The Dillinger Escape Plan‘s final three concerts will be happening at Terminal 5 here in New York City, and one of those shows just got more awesome. Continue reading


The Dillinger Escape Plan Announce Their Final Farewell Show


As they say, all good things must come to an end, and the end for The Dillinger Escape Plan is coming in December. Continue reading


H.I.M. Farewell Tour Dates Announced


H.I.M. announced back in March that they would be breaking up following the completion of a farewell tour later this year (read the full statement), and today that tour has been announced. Continue reading


Black Sabbath Retires As A Touring Band With Final Hometown Show


As the last bits of black confetti floated down from the rafters to the floor, three of the four original members of Black Sabbath posed for a photo while hugging tight in a semi-circle, and the roaring crowd behind them chanted for “one-more-song”. This was the scene for the closing seconds of the final show from the greatest band in metal history. Continue reading


Video: Black Sabbath Headlines Ozzfest Meets Knotfest


black-sabbath-ozzfest(Photo by Ross Halfin)

Ozzfest Meets Knotfest is taking place right now at San Manuel Amphitheater and Festival Grounds in San Bernardino, California, and last night the “Ozzfest day” concluded with a performance by the almighty Black Sabbath. Continue reading