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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Ministry, Chelsea Wolfe Tour Dates Announced


Ministry announced earlier today that their new album, AmeriKKKant, will be hitting stores on March 9th, and now they’ve revealed the first tour dates in support of the new material. Continue reading


Metallica to Perform At Northern California Wildfire Relief Benefit Concert


 

Metallica is currently out on the European leg of their ‘WorldWired’ tour, but they will be returning to the Bay Area next month to perform a very special show. Continue reading


Inaugural Ride For Dime East Coast Tri-State Chapter Charity Event Planned For August


Getcha’ pull! The very first Ride For Dime East Coast Tri-State chapter charity event and concert is set to take place at New Jersey’s Starland Ballroom on Saturday, August 26th, and the lineup is awesome. Continue reading


Metallica Announces A Benefit Show For The Native Fund


Metallica has just added another date to their upcoming North American tour. Continue reading


Orange Goblin Have Announced A Benefit Show For Team Rock Staff


Earlier this week we learned the shocking news that Metal Hammer’s parent company, Team Rock, has entered administration, which leaves the future of one of heavy metal’s most important magazines ever uncertain. Continue reading


IX LIVES IX LIVES Full Lineup Announced For Mike IX Williams Benefit


Eyehategod's Mike IX Williams, by Emma Parsons Photography

Eyehategod’s Mike IX Williams, by Emma Parsons Photography

As we previously reported, members of the metal community will be gathering in New Orleans for a special weekend of shows in February to raise money for Mike IX Williams. Continue reading


Metallica Books Intimate Show At LA’s Fonda Theatre Next Week


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Metallica will play a special show on Thursday, December 15th in Hollywood, at the Fonda Theatre. We have the details below. Continue reading


Metal Allegiance Adds More Big Names For Major Concert Event In Los Angeles


Metal Allegiance, by Omar Cordy/OJC Pics

Metal Allegiance, by Omar Cordy/OJC Pics

Metal Allegiance, the all-star band of metal legends led by Mark Menghi, will take over City National Grove of Anaheim during NAMM on January 20th for a monumental tribute to our fallen musical heroes. Hosted by Jackson, Charvel & EVH, with Loudwire, and Musician’s Institute and Monster Energy joining as co-sponsors of the event. Mikkey Dee (Motorhead), Eddie Hermida (Suicide Silence), Arejay Hale (Halestorm) and Carla Harvey (Butcher Babies) are now added to the line-up. Continue reading


Amanda Palmer Books Florida And Cuba Shows, New Music Coming Soon Via Patreon


Songstress and activist Amanda Palmer is winding down a whirlwind year in which she had a baby, released a book, recorded and released several new albums, toured both solo and with the Dresden Dolls, has made recent a new musical project for 2017, book some upcoming tour dates, has new holiday merch out, and her expected Record Store Day release coming tomorrow, the limited edition version of her ‘STRUNG Out In Heaven’/’Purple Rain’ on custom vinyl.Continue reading