The Nothing That Is (Nuclear Blast Records) was unleashed on the world on October 25th and the Jersey City deathcore gentlemen of Fit For An Autopsy decided that the perfect place to kickoff their headline tour in support of the new album was the Worcester Palladium, and honestly, I agree. This show is absolutely top-tier, let’s jump in!Continue reading
Hailing from Finland, five-piece band ARCTIS makes a strong first impression with their debut self-titled album (Napalm Records). The band combines triumphant Rock with upbeat Pop melodies and Metal undertones, giving an edge to their overall family-friendly sound. The album is dramatic and moving, with a collective musicianship that shows a promising future for the group.Continue reading
Aftershock 2024 crowd by Sam Shapiro
Aftershock promised its biggest lineup yet and the fan-favorite event delivered with four nonstop days at Sacramento’s Discovery Park over October 10-13. The 12th edition of the annual festival welcomed 160,000 music fans from all 50 states and 30 countries around the world, retaining its title as the West Coast’s largest rock festival and bringing an estimated $30 million economic impact to California’s capital city. With more than 130+ bands across five full stages, the Aftershock weekend hosted a number of special performances and guest appearances including Slayer’s highly-anticipated reunion set (one of just two shows from the metal legends in 2024); Slipknot who marked 25 years of their self-titled debut album, released in 1999; Iron Maiden’s two-hour performance and only 2024 U.S. festival appearance; and Mötley Crüe’s final show in a massive two-year world tour. Watch the highlight video below and check out the dates for 2025!
Bloodlust. Carnivore. Manslaughter. and now Merciless (Century Media/Sony Music). The latest in a string of one-word, no-messing-about album titles since the return from their hiatus in 2014, Body Count deliver their eighth full-length studio release and it’s every bit as acerbic and confrontational as you could imagine.Continue reading
The mighty Architects today announce their plans to release a new studio album titled The Sky, The Earth & All Between via Epitaph on 28th February, 2025. They also reveal the third single from the album, titled ‘Whiplash’ (Written by Sam Carter & Dan Searle/Produced by Jordan Fish). The track just received a Hottest Record premiere on Radio 1.Continue reading
Dax Riggs has just shared his new single, “Even The Stars Fall.” Following the release of lead single “Deceiver.” this is the second track taken from his first album in 15 years, 7 Songs For Spiders, which is due out January 24th, 2025. Check it out below and read more from Dax.
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Halloween might have come and gone for another year but for everyone at KK’s Steel Mill tonight for Wednesday 13, Spooky Season is still in full swing. Gothic outfits, jet black hair (for those who still have any) and corpse make-up is the order of the evening and the coffins that sit on either side of the stage for the opening act South of Salem add the finishing touch before the band even make their entrance.Continue reading
Chelsea Wolfe recently dropped a stripped down, acoustic rendition of the Spiritbox song, “Cellar Door,” along with a visualizer video. It is the closing track on her new EP, Unbound, out now via Loma Vista records. Featuring just Chelsea’s voice, a guitar, or piano, the record is the final release of the She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She triptych. Check out the new video and more below.
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Symphonic metal frontrunners, Epica, herald a new chapter with the unveiling of their latest single, “Arcana,” along with a music video, directed by Remko Tielemans, 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. Head into the article below to watch the new video.
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Master craftsmen of groove rock, Clutch have been honing their sound since they first formed in 1991. It was their second record, the eponymous Clutch, which saw them start to experiment more, blending more funk flavours with their stoner and blues influences, a sign of things to come. Now, fans will have the chance to hear that record in full, as the band announce plans for an extensive European and North American tour which will see Clutch play the record in sequence and in its entirety. Production, staging, and lighting will be designed especially to enhance the vibe of this ground-breaking release. The band is excited to bring their plans for this unique show to fruition! Tickets On Sale November 22 At 10am Local Time!