Boundaries Share Their New “Death Is Little More Tour Documentary” – On Tour Soon


Last Spring, Connecticut-based Boundaries released their third album, Death Is Little More,  followed by their first headlining tour. Now the band are rolling out the video, Death Is Little More Tour Documentary, captured on the road by Sarah Holick. Check it out below and find out more.

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Sonic Temple Books Metallica, Linkin Park, Korn, Bad Omens, Rob Zombie, Incubus, Alice In Chains, Three Days Grace, Alice Cooper, I Prevail, Chevelle, and More


The full music lineup has been announced for the fourth year of Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, including some incredible firsts for the Pinnacle of Rock Festivals in America, held May 8, 9, 10 & 11 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

More than 100 bands will take the stage during the four-day destination event, marking its biggest year ever. The festival will feature a massive lineup of rock royalty including LINKIN PARK with new co-vocalist Emily Armstrong; they will make their debut at Sonic Temple headlining on Saturday in one of the band’s first shows in seven years. As previously announced, Metallica will also appear at Sonic Temple for the first time ever in 2025 for a “No Repeat Weekend” offering two unique headlining sets over two nights (Friday and Sunday).Continue reading


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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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – New Rock and Metal Releases 3.29.24


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ALBUM REVIEW: Boundaries – Death Is Little More


With its namesake taken from poet Dante Alighieri’s Inferno, Connecticut’s own Boundaries have offered an undeniably bleak effort which is certainly relatable in current times. Inspired by the notion that dying is perhaps not a terrible alternative, it’s a thought that certainly feels cuttingly real in a day of continued strife and tribulations on an almost constant basis. An undeniably dark overall narrative and inspiration Death Is Little More (3DOT Recordings) encapsulates with utter gloom and savagery in aplomb.Continue reading


PREVIEW: New Music Friday – New Rock and Metal Releases Preview 3.29.24


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PODCAST: The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show Live 2-16-24


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ALBUM REVIEW: Chamber – A Love To Kill For


 

Since their debut album in 2019, Chamber have made a formidable name for themselves on the hardcore scene and live circuit, featuring all the stand-out features any band wants to showcase to become one of the upcoming bands of the genre. “No-one needs us to be the pretty band.” states guitarist, Gabe Manuel, talking about the influences for the latest release. 

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Boundaries – My Body In Bloom


When it comes to Metalcore there may be nothing new left under the sun. Some detractors would argue that there never was anything to the subgenre. And to those insufferable malcontents may I suggest a long holiday and taking a listen to Killswitch Engage’s Alive or Just Breathing (Roadrunner) or Coalesce’s Functioning on Impatience (Second Nature). There may be a dearth of new or novel sounds on BoundariesMy Body In Bloom EP (Unbeaten Records), but boy does this Connecticut unit know how to make the most out of fundamentals.Continue reading