UPDATE: Joshua Nassaru Ward, The Drummer of Voraath Has Died – A GoFundMe Has Been Launched


Joshua Nassaru Ward, drummer for the up-and-coming Technical Death Metal band Voraath has died. He was just 37 years old. He was killed by a drunk driver, along with his fiance Zelena, and two other friends last night in North Carolina. He leaves behind a young son. UPDATE: A GoFundMe has been launched to help with funeral expenses. Josh was an incredible drummer and kind soul, who recently helped the band release their killer debut full-length album, Vol 1: The Hymn of the Hunters (Exitus Stratagem Records), after years of hard work. We got to meet Josh in person this summer at their tour stop in San Francisco with Casket Robbery and Gorgatron. RIP Josh.Continue reading


Snot Teases Their New Singer with New Rehearsal Footage


Recently reunited Nu-Metal band Snot continues to tease are the reveal of their new singer. The band features the unnamed new singer, with guitarists Mikey Doling (ex Soulfly) and Sonny Mayo (ex-Sevendust), bassist John “Tumor” Fahnestock (ex Amen), and drummer Jamie Miller (Bad Religion). The band has lined up a handful of club shows in January, February, and April 2025, culminating in a performance at the Welcome To Rockville festival in May in Daytona Beach, FL. They’re also set to appear at select European festivals next summer. Continue reading


Jeff Loomis and Van Williams Respond to Criticism of The Nevermore Reunion, Announces Singer and Bassist Auditions 


Jeff Loomis and Van Williams of Nevermore have responded to criticism of their plans foreshadowed in a new online teaser for the return of the band in 2025. Vocalist and co-founder Warrel Dane passed away in 2017 and guitarist Tim Calvert also passed away in 2018. Also, this week bassist Jim Sheppard claimed via a now-deleted social media post the idea of reuniting is “disrespectful,” and he was “not consulted.” Jeff and Van, via their personal social media accounts (they have yet to post from Nevermore’s accounts), they gave their rationale for bringing back the beloved band. They also gavea reason for not contacting Sheppard and including him, plans to move forward, and announced worldwide auditions for a singer and a bass player for the project, and how to submit private YouTube.                  Continue reading


PODCAST: Should iwrestledabearonce Make a Return, and Which Lineup


Bands never stay broken up forever these days. Check out our thoughts and predictions about the IWABO reunion news!

Here is the article that inspired this video:
https://ghostcultmag.com/iwrestledabearonce-are-planning-a-reunion-in-the-near-future/

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PODCAST: Ragin Rosie Interviews Any Given Sin at Louder Than Life


In this episode, Ragin Rosie interviews Rock band Any Given Sin at Louder Than Life 2024! Their debut new album “War Within” is out now, which preceded their new cover of Cutting Crew’s 1980s song “I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight!” We learned about the formation of the band, their influences, their favorite and least favorite shows, their love of nu metal, and if they are “Dad Rock” and if that is a bad thing or, not!Continue reading


Kittie’s KittiePIG Non-Alcoholic Beer Taste Test and Review


Welcome to another product video! Keefy takes on the KittiePIG beer from  @kittiechannel  and We Are Pigs/Esjay Jones! “The worlds first non-alcoholic beer brand, brewed specifically for the Alternative and Heavy Music Culture!” Keefy checks out the brand, explains the flavor profile and tasting notes, and then cracks a can open, pours a glass, and gives you his unfiltered opinion. In short  – it’s tasty, non-alcoholic, and Vegan! (does contain barley)!Continue reading


END OF YEAR GUEST POST: Joey Z of Life of Agony – Top Music of 2024


Wrapping up all the business of 2024 with some fun End of Year Guest Posts from bands, friends, music industry pals, label types, and assorted good fiends! Check out this list from our buddy Joey Z of Life of Agony! Continue reading


END OF YEAR GUEST POST: Chris Enriquez (Spotlights, Julie Christmas) Top 10 Albums of 2024


Wrapping up all the business of 2024 with some fun End of Year Guest Posts from bands, friends, music industry pals, label types, and assorted good fiends! Check out this list from our friend, Chris Enriquez, drummer for Spotlights, Julie Christmas, and others.Continue reading