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
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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
Body Count Share a New Single and Video for “Fuck What You Heard”
Body Count have released their latest single, “Fuck What You Heard,” via Century Media Records. Along with its accompanying music video, it takes aim at the political landscape in the US, and the upcoming presidential election. Check it out below and find out more.
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INTERVIEW: Juan Garcia of Evil Dead Discusses Toxic Grace and The Comeback of The Crossover Thrash Kings
In this episode, Keefy chats with Juan “Juan of the Dead” Garcia of Crossover Thrash Metal legends Evil Dead! Their new album Toxic Grace is out now via Steamhammer/SPV! We discussed the new album, their comeback during the pandemic, the origins of band, what seperates Evil Dead from Slayer, Exodus, Forbidden, and others in thrash, his work with Body Count and much more! Continue reading
PODCAST: The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show Live 6-14-24
Body Count, Kerry King, Eluveitie, Thy Art Is Murder and More Playing Nummirock Festival Soon
The 38th edition of Finnish metal festival, Nummirock, takes place in Kauhajoki, Finland, 19-22 June 2024. As well as a host of national bands, the organisers have invited a number of acts from abroad; Body Count (US), Kerry King (US), Thy Art Is Murder (AU), Suffocation (US), Eluveitie (CH), Blackbraid (US), The Halo Effect (SWE), Shadow of Intent (US), Rise of the Northstar (FRA), Mister Misery (SWE), Thrown (SWE), and Party Cannon (UK). Keep reading below for more information.
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REISSUE BOXSET REVIEW: Black Sabbath – Anno Domini (1989-1995)
While it’s certainly true that singer Tony Martin‘s time with Birmingham metal pioneers Black Sabbath is not exactly the most revered era in the band’s storied history, it’s also a little unfair to judge that period too harshly. Given the daunting, if not impossible job of following in the footsteps of Ozzy Osbourne, Ronnie James Dio, and even Ian Gillan, Martin also happened to enter the fold when the band were on somewhat of a downward turn. Continue reading
Body Count Share Their New Single and Video “Psychopath” Featuring Joe Bad (Fit For An Autopsy)
Legendary L.A.-based metal band, Body Count, recently released “Psychopath” – their first new single since 2020’s GRAMMY ® Award winning “Bum-Rush.” The new track features Fit for An Autopsy vocalist Joe Bad, and comes with a lyric video created by Tamara Llenas (Aimed and Framed). The track was produced by Will Putney (Knocked Loose, The Ghost Inside), and is taken from their upcoming album, Merciless, to be released via Century Media Records. From June 05th, Body Count are also on tour in the EU and UK, kicking off with Poland’s Mystic Festival. Check out the new song and more below.
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Aftershock 2024 Books Slayer, Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Pantera, Judas Priest, FFDP, Disturbed, Biohazard, Shadows Fall and More!
Aftershock, it’s happening! Our 2024 lineup is here and holy sh*t, this one will go down in the history books. Not only do we have Iron Maiden’s only U.S. festival play and the exclusive West Coast performance of Slayer, but also Slipknot, the first Mötley Crüe appearance at Aftershock, plus Disturbed, Five Finger Death Punch, Judas Priest, Pantera, and 130 more of your favorite artists. Continue reading