A GoFundMe for Tim Cronin has nearly reached its $90k goal. The fundraiser was created nearly a month ago for the Monster Magnet’s founding member, drummer, and later bassist, after he was diagnosed with ALS. The GoFundMe was founded by Tim’s stepdaughter Carrie.Continue reading
What’s my age again? Riot Fest is turning the big 2-0, and to celebrate, it’s throwing the biggest party yet, headlined by Green Day, Blink-182, Weezer, Jack White, and a total of over 90 bands performing throughout the festival weekend. “I just wanted to put a show together with all of my favorite bands”, festival founder Michael Petryshyn reminisced before the inaugural Riot Fest back in 2005. Throughout the next 20 years, the festival has grown to become one of the biggest independent festivals in the country, known for eclectic lineups, high-profile band reunions, full album plays, and even a butter sculpture tribute to John Stamos. Along with headliners Green Day, Blink-182, Weezer, and Jack White, the festival will also include performances by the and Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock), Idles, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Alkaline Trio, All Time Low, Knocked Loose, Rilo Kiley, The Beach Boys, Jawbreaker, Dropkick Murphys, Bad Religion, The Pogues, The Hold Steady, The Academy Is…, Cobra Starship, Gym Class Heroes, Texas is the Reason, Dance Hall Crashers, The Front Bottoms, Knuckle Puck, The Wonder Years, James, and many many more.
Psychedelic 90s Brit rockers, Kula Shaker, have released their new single, “Charge of The Light Brigade” on Strangefolk Records. Featuring their original lineup, it comes with its own music video, and is the first of a number of new tracks the band have recorded for their upcoming eighth studio album (title to be announced). The band are currently closing out a tour with Ocean Colour Scene in the UK, and U.S. dates to be announced shortly. Check out the new track and more below.
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Having recently shared their new single, “Bad Luck,” metalcore monsters, We Came As Romans, have now officially announced their Bad Luck 2025 World Tour. The extensive headline run first crosses North America in July and August, with special guests At The Burial, Currents, & Johnny Booth. It then heads over to Europe and the UK, with support provided by Brand of Sacrifice. Find more information in the article below.
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Jonathan Davis, frontman of iconic nu-metal band, Korn, has teamed up with fashion designer, Ashton Michael, for a new collection under Davis’s Freak On A Leash pet line. The collection features rebellious fashion, edgy accessories, and plush toys for pets. A portion of proceeds will support Pup Culture Rescue; a nonprofit dog rescue based in Pasadena, CA. The rescue’s adoptable pups also star in the campaign’s promo images and videos, bringing the mission full circle. Find out more below.
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First wave British thrashers, Toranaga U.K., are closing in on the release of their upcoming EP, A New Order. Complete with cover art by Sarah Louise Rose, and produced by Steve Kilpatrick (BBC Radio, Channel 4, London Olympics) at his Soundfackery studios in France, it will be released on May 19th. Keep reading below to find out more.
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Based around the insidious Cobra organisation from Hasbro‘s G.I. Joe, heavy metal band, Cold Slither, have just shared their new single, “Knock Em Dread.” Dropping with an animated video by Costin Chioreanu, it is their first original release in decades, and the second track from their upcoming self-titled album. Check it out below.
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With the Bonded By Blood 40th Anniversary shows, the Swarm of Horror USA headline tour, and stops at Sonic Temple, Welcome to Rockville and Milwaukee Metal Fest all coming soon, thrash metal legends, Exodus, have just revealed a new track. They’ve teamed up with fellow thrash icon, Death Angel’s Mark Osegueda, for a cover of the Scorpions’ “He’s A Woman – She’s A Man.” Check it out below.
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Museum of Light have released their new bonus track, “Long Dark.” It was recorded during the sessions for their Spartan Records album, Diviner, released in March 2025. with producer Scott Evans at the helm. The song features a spoken word contribution from Johnny Chal, a New Zealander who survived a cardiac event while in Sydney. The song is now streaming, and is also included as a bonus digital download with all purchases of Diviner. Check it out below and find out more.
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South New Jersey/Philly sludge metal quartet, Clamfight, are prepping to drop their eponymous fourth album on May 16th. The band are currently streaming the record’s title track over on Decibel Magazine. Head into the article below to find out more.
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