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ALBUM REVIEW: Stress Test – Stress Test
The more uncertain the times, the more violent the reaction. A point proven in the eighties with the explosion of Hardcore and Thrash, and this self-titled debut by Oregon act Stress Test is like taking a step back into that time. A time when everyday existence meant the fear of war, disease and hate; a time when religion and politics were even more corrupt and depraved than certain types of criminals. The sad thing is though, you only have to spend thirty seconds watching the TV or doomscrolling through your news feed to see history repeating itself, only worse and often in more insidious ways.Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Behind the Book: Dan Lilker and Dave Hofer on “Perpetual Conversion”
In this episode, Keefy talks with legendary metal bassist Dan Lilker (S.O.D., Anthrax, Nuclear Assault, countless others) and co-author Dave Hofer about the updated edition of Perpetual Conversion: 30 Years and Counting in the Life of Metal Veteran Dan Lilker. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, learn about Dan’s storied career, and get the inside scoop on what inspired them to update Perpetual Conversion – this definitive metal biography.Continue reading
Anthrax Share Recap Video from UK and European Tour, New Album Coming Later This Year
Legendary East Coast “Big Four” thrashers, Anthrax, have just shared a recap video from their recent touring activities. The footage was captured while the band were on the road in late 2024, throughout the UK and Europe. Watch the video in the article below. In a recent interview at The NAMM Show, bassist Frank Bello revealed the band will 100% release their long-in-the-works new album, their 12th in 40-plus years, later in 2025 in either September or October. The band’s last album was Worship Music, released in 2016 via Nuclear Blast Records.
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Metallica, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Pantera, Ozzy Osbourne, and Slipknot are The Greatest Metal Bands of All-Time, According to Forbes
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Of all the websites in the world, financial magazine and website Forbes has released a list of the top 38 metal bands of all-time. The list actually has no real surprises. All the top most popular bands of all-time are present, topped by Metallica, with virtually no other surprises in terms of major underground bands. In picking their list Forbes wrote that it’s “impossible to include all metal sub-genres in this type of list, the sub-genres that are most prominent and influential across metal today were considered with priority.” They added that all 38 bands were chosen due to having “the most significant impact in the metal genre, and a number of these bands are among the genre’s most famous and revered bands.”
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Coal Chamber Pulls Out of Aftershock 2024, Due to Dez Fafara’s Ongoing Health Issues
Coal Chamber has announced they have canceled their appearance at Aftershock 2024 next weekend. This is following the postponement of their fall 2024 tour dates until spring 2025 due to ongoing health issues suffered by frontman Dez Fafara. The band has been replaced on the bill by their frequent touring mates Dope. The fest still features Slayer, Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Pantera, Judas Priest, FFDP, Disturbed, Biohazard, Shadows Fall, and 130 more of your favorite artists. Continue reading
Aftershock 2024 ft. Slayer, Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Pantera, Judas Priest, FFDP, Disturbed, Biohazard, Shadows Fall and More Announces Set Times
Aftershock is right around the corner and we have the set times! The fest features Slayer, Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Pantera, Judas Priest, FFDP, Disturbed, Biohazard, Shadows Fall, and 130 more of your favorite artists. Continue reading
Louder Than Life is Forced to Cancel Friday Lineup, Including The Slayer Reunion Due to Hurricane Helene
Sad news as Louder Than Life, America’s biggest destination rock and metal festival had to cancel the Friday lineup including the return of headliners Slayer, Till Lindemann, Anthrax, Evanescence, In This Moment and more due to high winds and rain from Hurricane Helen. The weather system has been battering the southeastern United States, affecting Florida, Louisiana, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and more. Slipknot headlined night 1 which went off without a hitch ahead of the hurricane. Props to the festival who monitored the situation for the days leading up to the fest. Putting fan safety first, they monitored the campers and campground safety, and updated fest goers constantly on social media. No word yet if any of the Friday bands may play on Saturday. Initially., the were only starting late, but ultimately, they called it off. Check out a statement from the fest/ Danny Wimmer presents and we appreciate they taking the utmost care with this situation, considering recent disasters such as Blue Ridge Rock Fest.Continue reading
RIP Saint Vitus Bar – The Home of Metal 2013-2024 and The Top 5 Shows (Nirvana, Against Me!)
Pour one out for Saint Vitus Bar, The Home of Metal (and more) 2013-2024. We share our feelings on the closing and also:
We ranked the Top Five Most Important Shows Ever at Saint Vitus Bar
Top 15 Shows Covered by Ghost Cult
Top Interviews we conducted there
Top 5 Special Events
Super7 Toys to Release a Type O Negative Reaction Figure of Peter Steele
Super7 Toys is wrapping up an epic run of Rock, Metal, Punk, Hip-Hop figure releases with a new one based on Peter Steele of Type O Negative! Pre-orders are live at the link below. In addition to the ReAction figures, Super7 has released a Slayer Live Undead playset as well as figures based on other music, movies, toy lines, and other pop culture icons. Other reaction figures in the line include Ozzy Osbourne, Cliff Burton of Metallica, Johnny Cash, Misfits, Alice Cooper, several versions of Papa Emeritus and Nameless Ghouls, Iron Maiden, Slayer, Agnostic Front, Anthrax, Lemmy of Motörhead, Beastie Boys, Venom, Circle Jerks, Gorilla Biscuits, King Diamond, Megadeth, Rancid, Judas Priest, Napalm Death, The Sex Pistols, Discharge, Alice Cooper, Run DMC, Doctor Teeth and The Electric Mayhem, Paul Baloff of Exodus, Jimi Hendrix, MF Doom, Blondie, Ramones, My Chemical Romance and many more! Order right now since these usually sell out.Continue reading