Casey Chaos (Amen, Christian Death, Disorderly Conduct, Scars on Broadway) Has Died

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Sad news to report as Casey Chaos (Amen, Christian Death, Disorderly Conduct) has died. He was 59 years old (EDITOR’S NOTE – CORRECTED FROM 54 IN A PRIOR REPORT). No cause of death has been announced at this time. News of his passing came from a press release by his label, Cleopatra Records. Casey first appeared on the scene with his 1999 Roadrunner Records label self-titled debut, produced by Ross Robinson (Korn, Limp Bizkit, The Mars Volta). Casey toured internationally and chose to be a beacon of hardcore music and real rock n roll. RIP. Continue reading →


Camp Punksylvania 2025 Drops First Headliner – Bridge City Sinners

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The fifth annual Camp Punksylvania is gearing up to take over the West End Fairgrounds in Gilbert, PA, June 20-22, 2025. The festival is thrilled to announce its first headliner: The Bridge City Sinners. Known for their dark, gritty folk punk melodies, they’ve been one of the most requested acts by fans, and they’re finally bringing their chaos to the stage to celebrate this milestone event.Continue reading →


Cadaver to Share The Previously Unreleased Album “Hymns of Misanthropy” in 2025

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Nordic death metal legends Cadaver will release a new album in 2025, including an album of lost material. Listenable records will issue Hymns of Misanthropy, on April 25th, 2025. The never before collection of release songs will focus on the bands early raw and uncompromising death metal sound. The band I’ve also teased possible classic early re-issues. Read a message from the band and check out the artwork below.

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PODCAST: The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show Live 12-19-24

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


ALBUM REVIEW: VOLA – Friend Of A Phantom

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Like with their last record a three year wait brings us Friend of A Phantom (Mascot Label Group), the new album from those musically restless Scandinavians VOLA. Their fourth album serves up more of their dynamic wall of sound, which mixes Metal heaviness, Prog Rock changeability, in your face electronica and radio friendly hooks.Continue reading →


Crossfaith Books Underoath, Enter Shikari, Wargasm, Paledusk, Sim, and More for Hyper Planet 2025 Festival

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Formed in Osaka, Japan in 2006, Crossfaith have represented the very best of what Eastern metalcore has to offer each year since. Combining their heavy roots with their love of electronic and dubstep elements, the band has solidified a space in the hearts of millions by meeting and surpassing the expectations of genre purists everywhere. In their mission to spread the love of live music, Crossfaith proudly present the Hyper Planet 2025 Festival — a celebration of musicians performing their respective crowd favorites on Sunday, February 2. Hyper Planet will take place at Japan’s largest convention center, Makuhari Messe in the 7-8 Hall, and will host bands including but not limited to: Enter Shikari, Underoath, Wargasm, Paledusk, and more.Continue reading →


Desertfest Berlin 2025 Reveals First Day-Splits, ft. Dinosaur Jr., Elder, The Hellacopters, and More

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2025 will see Desertfest Berlin undoubtedly invite for its perhaps best and most eclectic line-up to date, featuring an incredible line-up consisting of Dinosaur Jr., The Hellacopters, Elder, Eyehategod, My Sleeping Karma and many more high-class acts the stoner, rock, doom, sludge, psych, and metal scene has to offer! Today, the festival has revealed its first line-up splits for Friday, Saturday and Sunday!Continue reading →