PODCAST: Glacially Musical #237 – The Early Years of The Beastie Boys – NYHC Punk, “Cookie Puss,” and More


We started a new series on The Beastie Boys! Our first Hip-Hop series (more metal next series, we promise)! Nike, Don, and Keefy deep dive into the early years of the band, how they formed, how a “joke song” led them down the path to become one of the biggest-selling acts in Rap in the eighties and 1990s!Continue reading


Helloween Shares a New Single and Video for “This Is Tokyo” – New Album “Giants and Monsters” Incoming


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Helloween, the legendary German metal band with 21 gold and platinum awards and over ten million records sold, will release their highly anticipated new album Giants & Monsters this August. The album, now available for pre-order, follows their self-titled #1 2021 record and promises to be the most versatile and dynamic release of their career. Mixed at the legendary Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum, Netherlands (Iron Maiden, Judas Preist, etc.), Giants & Monsters reaffirms the band’s position at the pinnacle of the metal world. Pre-orders are live at the the links below. Watch the video for the first single “This Is Tokyo” here:Continue reading


PODCAST: Episode 741 – Ava Maybee at BottleRock Napa


Up-and-coming Pop and Rock singer Ava Maybee just released her debut EP, “Orange Drive!” We caught her fiery opening slot on Saturday of BottleRock Napa 2025, and she killed it, followed by a quick interview with Keefy! Even though she comes from Rock royalty 9her father is Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and she was on American Idol, she is a totally DIY artist. In addition to her new release and BottleRock Napa, she is undertaking her debut tour and will also appear at Summerfest and Warped Tour this summer!Continue reading


NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 6-13-25 Rock and Metal New Releases Radar


From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, it’s New Music Friday for 6-13-25

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Metallica Releases Their Definitive “Load (Remastered)” Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set


The definitive re-release of Metallica’s 5x platinum sixth studio album Load, is out today, June 13, via the band’s own Blackened Recordings. Featuring previously unreleased material including demos, rough mixes, video, live recordings, and more! Remastered by Reuben Cohen at Lurssen Mastering with Greg Fidelman overseeing, the Load Remastered Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set is available now at the link below.Continue reading


Primal Fear Share Their Single and Video for “The Hunter” – New Album Coming Soon


German metallers, Primal Fear, have less than three months before they drop their new album, Domination through the Reigning Phoenix Music record label. They have now unleashed the record’s opening track, “The Hunter,” as its second single, complete with an official music video. Catch it in the article below and read more from the band.
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Merrick Winter and Matt Ginno Booked for Gibson Garage London Acoustic Sessions


Continuing celebrations of over 130 years of music history, Gibson has announced the Gibson Garage London Acoustic Sessions performance series and upcoming events for June. An array of young talent will be performing live at the Gibson Garage London including Merrick Winter and Matt Ginno. Keep reading below for more details.
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Wormed Booked to Replace Internal Bleeding at Offal Fest


Spanish technical/brutal death metallers, Wormed, have been announced as Sunday co-headliners at this year’s Offal Fest, UK. They now share top billing with Defeated Sanity, after Internal Bleeding were forced to cancel their performance due to unforeseen logistical issues. Head into the article below for more information.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Archers – Temporary High


Melodic Metalcore has come on in leaps and bounds in the past half decade, with acts like Catch Your Breath earning their stripes with the high numbers of streams on TikTok as well as Bad Omens becoming a stand-out act in the genre with the help of a single album, the cleaner, more Pop and R&B-influenced side to the genre is making waves in the scene. Continue reading