ALBUM REVIEW: Knives – Glitter


You never know how Nu-Metal is going to resurface. Your best bet is that it won’t show up to the party in Adidas with b-boy swagger. Knives prove this on their album Glitter (Marshall Records). Just when you thought Bristol was just the home of trip-hop, these kids who self-identify as a noise-rock band, kick in the door with punchy rapped vocals, they slam again an often dissonant eruption of angular riffs. Somehow this all manages to for my mishappen groove.  of guitar clanging in a misshapen groove. “I Hope You Get It” finds a hint of hard-core haunting their musical DNA, which is nothing new for nu-metal, as Korn and Deftones toured with the likes of Biohazard, Sick of it All, Glassjaw, and Thrice, in their early days.  Continue reading


PREVIEW: Record Store Day Black Friday 2024 Buyers Guide (Norma Jean, Biohazard, MF Doom, Helmet, RATM, Ramones)


In this episode, Ghost Cult Keefy breaks down all the essential releases for this year’s Record Store Day Black Friday for Rock and Metal fans (with a few more releases thrown in for good measure). Continue reading


Biohazard Signs with New Imprint BLKIIBLK (Frontiers Srl), New Album Officially Coming in 2025


Frontiers Label Group proudly announces the launch of its new imprint, BLKIIBLK, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of heavy music, along with the signing of legendary and groundbreaking metal/hardcore band Biohazard as its first act. Biohazard are set to release a highly anticipated new album in 2025, the band’s first full-length release in over a decade.Continue reading


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


INTERVIEW: Joey Z of Life of Agony’s Talks About Their New Single “The Crow (In Memory of B.L.)” and More


In this episode, Omar Cordy chatted with our old pal Joey Z of Life of Agony all about their new single “The Crow (In Memory of B.L.)!” The new track is a stand-alone single/video that pays tribute to the original movie “The Crow” which turned 30 years old this year, and its iconic star Brandon Lee (RIP). They also covered a bunch of other topics! They discussed the track, the classic 1994 movie and comic book history, Life of Agony history, their boat cruise in NYC, Joey’s work on past projects such as Stereomud, memories of Biohazard and Type O Negative, and future plans!  Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Trail of Lies – Only The Strong


Syracuse, New York will be familiar to fans of Straight-Edge Hardcore thanks to Earth Crisis and Trail of Lies can thus be seen as a continuation of this lineage.

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Download Festival Celebrates a Sold Out 21st Edition – Early Bird Tickets for 2025 On Sale Tomorrow at Noon



This weekend’s Liquid Death Presents Download Festival XXI welcomed over 75,000 attendees to the hallowed grounds of Donington Park. DLXXI celebrated its 21st anniversary with incredible sets from first-time headliners Queens Of The Stone Age and Fall Out Boy, as well as Download favourites Avenged Sevenfold closing out the weekend with a bang. Continue reading


Download Festival 2024 (Avenged Sevenfold, QOTSA, Fall Out Boy) Announces Its “Beyond The Bands” Offerings


With only one month to go until Download Festival, DLXXI has unleashed its “Beyond The Bands” offerings, giving Download-goers an even more exciting experience onsite with brand new food, drink, gaming and sport options. This year’s festival will take place on 14-16 June 2024 at the spiritual home of rock in Donington Park, Leicestershire. Tickets are available now at the link below.

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