NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 9-6-24


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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases Preview for 9-6-24


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Amon Amarth, Architects, Opeth, Cradle of Filth, Clutch, Hatebreed, Mayhem, Exodus, and More Booked for Alcatraz Festival 2024


UPDATED: Dio Disciples featuring Anthrax singer Joey Belladonna has been added to the festival replacing Dokken.

Alcatraz Festival promises to be one of the best European metal fests in recent memory with a banger line-up! The festival has already booked Architects, Opeth, Cradle of Filth, Clutch, Hatebreed, Mayhem, Exodus, Satyricon, Paradise Lost, Watain, Dark Tranquillity, Spiritbox, Korpiklaani, Jinjer, Life of Agony, Left to Die, and many more! Passes are on sale now and the full schedule and running order will be released soon. Alcatraz Festival takes place on August 9th, 10, and 11th in Belgium!Continue reading


Dynamo Metalfest Books Dimmu Borgir, Saxon, Amaranthe, Skindred, Forbidden, Flotsam And Jetsam, Whitechapel, Soen, and More


Catton Park, United kingdom, 13 Aug 2022, DImmu Borgir performing on the Ronnie James Dio Stage at Bloodstock Open Air Festival Credit: Rich Price/Ghost Cult Magazine

Long-running and respected Metal Festival Dynamo has announced their 2024 lineup! Heading the bill are Dimmu Borgir, and Saxon, with Amaranthe, Skindred, Forbidden, Flotsam And Jetsam, Whitechapel, Soen, and many more. See the full lineup below. Taking place in Eindhoven, Netherlands from August 17-18, 2024, the festival also includes camping, mech and fan activities!

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Vulvodynia Share Their Single and Video for “Adamaster” – New Album Coming Soon



South African slamming-deathcore powerhouse, Vulvodynia, have just dropped their latest single and video, “Adamaster.” Inspired by a mythical creature of South African folklore, it is the second song taken from their upcoming new album, Entabani, and features a guest appearance from Kyle Medina of Body Snatcher. The album is due on July 5th via Unique Leader Records. Check out the new video and more below.
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Alcatraz Festival 2024 Books Architects, Amon Amarth, Opeth, Clutch, Cradle Of Filth, Hatebreed, Satyricon, Mayhem, Paradise Lost, Exodus, Dark Tranquility, Spiritbox, Korpiklaani, Jinjer, Life Of Agony, and More!


Long-running Belgian Metal Festival Alcatraz 2024 has announced their full lineup! Taking place August 9-11 with a pre-party with Tribute bands on the 8th! Headlined by Architects, Amon Amarth, and Opeth, other bands on the bill featured are Clutch, Cradle Of Filth, Hatebreed, Satyricon, Mayhem, Paradise Lost, Exodus, Watain, Dark Tranquility, Spiritbox, Korpiklaani, Jinjer, Life Of Agony, Armored Saint, Madball, Tnfofficial, Lord Of The Lost, Orden Ogan, Finntroll , Septicflesh, Orange Goblin, Soilthe, Benediction, Brant Bjork, Eclipse, Raven, Terrorizer, Misery Index, Heathen, Green Lung, Legion Of The Damned, Massacre, Monkey3, Cro-Mags, Truck Fighters, Bodysnatcher, Cripple Black Phoenix, Fen , The Casualties, Exumer, Skeletal Remains, Left To Die, Audrey Horne , Thronehammer, and many others are booked for the festival. After Thre Burial was originally announced, but has canceled their appearance. The full lineup post and ticket links for the fest can be found below! Continue reading


Welcome To Rockville ft. Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Foo Fighters, Judas Priest, and More Announces Expanded Festival Experiences – Kicking Off This Week


Welcome To Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida this week to kick off the festival season bigger and louder than ever event May 9-12, 2024!  200,000 fans are expected to attent, which would be a new record. Produced by Danny Wimmer Presents organization, the fest will be headlined by Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Judas Priest, Foo Fighters Disturbed, Limp Bizkit, Queens Of The Stone Age, Judas Priest, Greta Van Fleet, Evanescence, and Kerry King among many others. Tickets and more info along with the full lineup can be seen below. Now the fest has announced their expanded experiences offerings to make it an even better value for fans! 

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Mouth For War US Tour with Spite, Bodysnatcher, and More Kicks Off Soon



Colorado metalcore crew, Mouth For War, are about to set off on the Common Enemies tour with Spite and labelmates Bodysnatcher. They are continuing to tour in support of their latest album, Bleed Yourself, released last Fall by MNRK Heavy records. The live run kicks off May 11th in Atlanta, and runs through June 16th in New Orleans. Additional support comes from Thrown, with Psycho-Frame and Cell on select dates. Keep reading below for the live listings and more.
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Bodysnatcher Share a New Single and Video for “Human Disdain” – New EP Coming Soon



Floridian heavies, Bodysnatcher, have just released their latest track, “Human Disdain.” Accompanied by a music video, it follows “Severed” as the second single to be taken from their upcoming EP, Vile Conduct. Recently released on vinyl for Record Store Day, the new record will drop digitally on September 03rd, via MNRK Heavy records. Check out the new video and more in the article below.
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Bodysnatcher Share a Single and Video for “Severed” and Announce Their New Digital EP



Heavy Floridian quartet, Bodysnatcher, have just announced the digital release of their upcoming new EP Vile Conduct. It is due out Friday, September 03rd via MNRK Heavy records. Along with this news, the band has released their latest single “Severed” and the accompanying official music video. Check it out in the article below and fine out more.
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