Symphonic metal frontrunners, Epica, recenrtly entered a new chapter with the unveiling of their latest single, “Arcana,” along with a music video, directed by Remko Tielemans. Now they have dropped a lyrtic video for the track as well. This is the band’s first new release since their album, Omega, and their collaboration EP, The Alchemy Project. Coming through Nuclear Blast Records, it offers a glimpse into the band’s future music, coming in 2025. Watch the new video now!
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Maynard James Keenan (Tool, Puscifer) Offers Introduction to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the Upcoming Film “The Great In Between: An Introduction To Jiu Jitsu”
Maynard James Keenan (Tool, Puscifer, a perfect circle, Merkin Vineyards, Queen B Vinyl Cafe) is releasing a documentary about his Brazilian Ju Jitusu school, The Verde Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy! Filmed at the Verde Valley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Cottonwood, Ariz., the 90-minute class offers a hands-on seminar tailored for beginners and the Jiu-Jitsu-curious. Led by Keenan and a group of skilled black belts, the team guides viewers through the essential development of stabilizing muscles and myelin connections, building a foundation for success in this confidence-building, puzzle-solving martial art. Watch a teaser trailer for the documentary now, hosted by MJK himself! Continue reading
AC/DC Books The 2025 PWRUP North American Tour with Support from The Pretty Reckless
Much to the delight of millions of fans across North America, the legendary GRAMMY® Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame®-inducted AC/DC will perform in 13 stadiums coast-to-coast next spring. Direct support comes from The Pretty Reckless This run kicks off on April 10, 2025, in Minneapolis, MN at US Bank Stadium, canvases the continent, and concludes on May 28, 2025, in Cleveland, OH at Huntington Bank Field. Along the way, they will play some of the most iconic and historic stadiums in the world, including the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on April 18 and Soldier Field in Chicago, IL on May 24. Tickets on sale December 6 at 12pm local time at the link below.Continue reading
Kerberos Share Their Single and Video for “Liar Within” – New Album Coming Soon
Symphonic Swiss metal band, Kerberos, have unleashed their new single and music video, “Liar Within.” It functions as the first preview of their upcoming record, Apostle to the Malevolent, set for 14 March 2025. Catch the new video and more below.
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Rob Halford and Militia Vox Premiere “Push Comes To Shove” 2 Years After Its Release
Two years after its original release, Rob Halford of Judas Priest, and Militia Vox from Judas Priestess, have shared a duet of the Bad Penny track, “Push Comes To Shove,” via Sirius XM‘s Hair Nation channel. Check it out below.
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Dom Martin Shares His Live Single and Video for “Unhinged” – New Album Coming Soon
Multi-award-winning, UK blues hall of famer, Dom Martin, recently released his new single, “Unhinged (Live).” Accompanied by a music video, the track is the second taste of his upcoming double live album, Buried Alive, due on December 13, 2024 via Forty Below Records. Catch the new video and more below.
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PODCAST: The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show Live 11-28-24
Former My Chemical Romance Drummer Bob Bryar has Died
Bob Bryar – My Chemical Romance video still
Former My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar has passed away. He was just 44 years old. According to a published report from TMZ and Lambgoat, Bryar was found dead in his Tennessee home on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024. His last known sighting in public was on November 4. Authorities have ruled out foul play, citing no signs of disturbance or theft at the scene.Continue reading
Sick New World 2025 is Canceled Citing “Unforeseen Circumstances” – Was to Have Hosted Metallica, Linkin Park, QOTSA, Evanescence, AFI, Ministry, Gojira, and More
After speculation by fans and industry pundits went wild for weeks, Sick New World 2025 has revealed they have canceled the planned event. hat event was scheduled to take place at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Las Vegas, NV on April 12th, 2025. Citing “Unforeseen Circumstances” the fest canceled in a post to their website and all social media. Fans have been promised full refunds within 30 days. This is the largest US festival cancelation since Blue Ridge Rock Festival went out of business and closed up shop just a few months after being announced. The lineup was to have featured a plethora of heavy hitters and legends featuring Metallica, Linkin Park, QOTSA, Evanescence, AFI, Ministry, Gojira, Acid Bath, The Flaming Lips, DOWN, Melvins, Testament, Meshuggah, Cannibal Corpse, Machine Head, Sisters of Mercy, Three Days Grace, Tomahawk, Cradle of Filth, Refused, Filter, Kittie, Terror, Mayhem, X, Poison the Well, The Hives, Carcass, Underoath, Daron Malakian’s Scars On Broadway, Sponge, Quicksand, Exodus, Stabbing Westward, Orgy, Lacuna Coil, The Birthday Massacre, Seven Hours After Violet, Dethklok, Dope, Scowl, Show Me The Body, Napalm Death, Dope, Arch Enemy, Twin Tribes, and more! The message from the fest also asked fans to stay tuned for future information regarding the fest. Continue reading
Bleeding Through Shares a New Single and Music Video for “Path Of Our Disease” – New Album “Nine” Coming Soon
Southern California metalcore giants Bleeding Through are back! After much anticipation, the band has announced their long-awaited, ninth full length album, NINE, will be released on February 14th via SharpTone Records. Following the release of eviscerating singles, “Our Brand Is Chaos,” and “Dead But So Alive,” Bleeding Through emerges six years after the release of Love Will Kill All, for one of the most vicious and unrelenting records of their celebrated career, NINE. Listen to and watch the video for the new track, “Path Of Our Disease” now!Continue reading