Lamb Of God Books 2025 Headlining Dates with GWAR, Hatebreed, Body Count, Power Trip, Cavalera, Shadows Fall, Frozen Soul, and Harms Way on Select Dates


Lamb of God have added several headlining dates to their already packed 2025 schedule, bringing their ferocious live show to select cities, including a special performance in their hometown of Richmond, as well as stops in Springfield, Mass., Monterrey, Mexico, and more. Fellow legends GWAR, Hatebreed, Body Count, Power Trip, Cavalera, Shadows Fall, Frozen Soul, and Harms Way will provide direct support on select dates!Continue reading


The Debut Unhinged Festival Books Lamb of God, Knocked Loose, In This Moment, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Body Count, Power Trip, and More


Brew Ha Ha Productions (BHHP), one of the nation’s leading independent music festival producers, is excited to announce the launch of its latest festival brand, Unhinged. The inaugural two-day extreme music event at National Western Stockyards in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27 is produced in collaboration with AEG Rocky Mountains, and promises an unforgettable experience of live music, craft beer, and more. UnhingedFestival will feature performances from some of the most electrifying artists in heavy music today, with hardcore heavyweights Knocked Loose headlining Saturday and metal titans Lamb of God closing out the mayhem on Sunday. The festival will also feature an epic supporting bill that includes In This Moment, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Body Count, Power Trip, The Garden, Health, Converge, Sunami, and many more. Unhinged will feature two full days of music from more than 25 bands on two stages, with no overlapping set times. See below for full daily lineups and look for additional UnhingedFestival dates to be announced soon.Continue reading


FEATURE: 10 Bands with Black Creators to Listen to For Black History Month


When you think of heavy music, images of raw power, defiance, and innovation come to mind—and Black creators have been at the forefront of this movement. Although often underestimated, these innovative musicians are known for their groundbreaking music, which blends punk’s rebellious spirit, metal’s intensity, and unique artistry. I’m a drummer and I’ve done Thrash, Crossover, and Death Metal projects over the years, some known, some not so much. But here in New York, I’ve grown up seeing everyone on stage. So this Black History Month, I want to show off the sounds of ten essential bands shaped by Black visionaries who have left an indelible mark on the world of heavy music. From thrash to hardcore, and everything in between. These bands embody the spirit of heavy music in all its glory. Continue reading


GHOST CULT MAGAZINE TOP 75 ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2024


Last-minute slinky Norwegian jesters aside, our dedicated and awesome team of writers, photographers, editors, contributors, alumni, designers and what have you, have come together to work through our regular collaborative and demographic confirmation of those albums that tickled our collective pickle in 2024.Continue reading


PODCAST: The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show Live 12-5-24


 

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PODCAST: The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show Live 11-28-24


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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Louder Than Life – Live at Highlands Festival Fair Grounds


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Danny Wimmer Presents is an acclaimed music festival production company that hosts some of the top entertainment experiences in the country. The pride and joy of their collection is Kentucky’s Louder Than Life Festival. The first one was presented in Louisville ten years ago and has flourished since then. With over 170,000 attendees at last year’s event and even more this year, it has grown to be one of the biggest rock festivals in the United States. To celebrate their 10th anniversary, they pulled out all the stops for this monumental milestone. With nearly one hundred acts performing over the course of the four-day event was a mammoth undertaking and well worth it.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


Body Count Shares a New Single and Video for Their Cover of Pink Floyd’s Comfortably Numb ft. David Gilmour


Body Count releases their powerful rendition of “Comfortably Numb” featuring David Gilmour—a fresh take on the classic Pink Floyd track that explores themes of detachment and introspection. Gilmour’s seminal guitar work adds a haunting, authentic touch, seamlessly blending with Body Count’s signature intensity and Ice’s profound new lyrics, making the track a fusion of rock history and raw, modern energy.  Body Count has also revealed the release date for their new album, Merciless, set to drop on 22nd November via Century Media. Watch the visualizer, stream the track and pre-order Merciless now!Continue reading