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Reunited stoner-rockers The Sword have announced their first European tour dates since 2015, with the recently reunited band slating a trio of intimate club performances alongside festival appearances, including Copenhell, Freak Valley, and Tons of Rock.Continue reading
Cedarville, Ohio metalcore band, Wolves At The Gate, have dropped word of their new album Wasteland. The full-length is due out May 30th, via Solid State Records. Alongside this announcement, the band has also unleashed a music video/short film for the track “Parasite.” watch it below and read more from the band.
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Nik and Keefy of Ghost Cult Magazine continue to cover Metallica ‘s 1990s era with a brief chat about Live Shit: Binge and Purge” and “Load!” Don of Talking The Talk With Don! Don joins up yet again because he is a masochist.Continue reading
The Progressive Death Metal band, Rivers of Nihil recently introduced their savage new track off their fifth full-length self-titled album by way of Metal Blade Records on May 30th 2025. Pre-order the album now at the links below. Stream “American Death” now!Continue reading
Emo rock revivalists The Funeral Portrait —Lee Jennings (Vocals), Cody Weissinger (Guitar), Caleb Freihaut (Guitar/Auxiliary), Robert Weston (Bass), and Homer Umbanhowar (Drums) — have unveiled the strikingly cinematic video for “Holy Water.” Watch with Ivan Moody, lead singer of Five Finger Death Punch, in the video and listen to the song below. Continue reading
From underground gems to headline-worthy drops It’s New Music Friday for 3-21-25!
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Guns N’ Roses announce the arrival of Isaac Carpenter, its newest drummer who will hit the road with the band throughout their 2025 European, Asian, and Middle East Tour, headlining stadiums and festivals throughout the summer. The news follows the amicable exit of Frank Ferrer, the longest-serving drummer in the powerhouse rock legends’ storied run. Frank first joined GNR during a show in June 2006 helping anchor the rhythm section during subsequent tours, including their recent outings featuring the reunited trio of Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan. His last show with the band took place on November 5, 2023 in Mexico.Continue reading
North Carolina black metal outfits, Mo’ynoq and Urocyon, are set to release their new split EP, Mo’ynoq X Urocyon Split 2025, on April 18th. Both bands will trade hometown release shows at Chapel of Bones in Raleigh, NC on April 25th and Static Age Records in Asheville, NC on April 26th. Mo’ynoq have just released the first single from the EP, “Hyperstitions.” Check it out below and find out more.
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Nashville metal/hardcore troops, Orthodox, have announced a headlining Summer tour in the US. The run comes in support of their upcoming album, A Door Left Open, due June 6th, through Century Media Records, and kicks off with a hometown release show. Also on the bill are Year of the Knife and Inclination, in addition to Mugshot, Omerta and fromjoy, who join the entire tour. Orthodox recently dropped their new single and video “Searching For A Pulse.” Check it out below, with live listings and more.
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Rising heavy blues powerhouse Dead Groove, born from the creative crucible of 2020’s lockdown, release the EP Rubicon this week. Pressed on crystal clear 10″ vinyl, the release features a distinctive cover of Motörhead’s “Ace of Spades.” Also included are two coruscating band originals, “Fire” and “The Damned,” the latter spotlighted by Dead Groove’s latest video, an auto-destruction rampage capturing the three-piece in action. We are stoked to team up with the band to debut their new music video for “The Damned” here:
