Cynic has announced that they have parted ways with drummer Matt Lynch after ten years. The band just performed at Maryland Deathfest – the culmination of two intensive years of touring, and work on a new album, Lynch has been let go. The band has not announced a new drummer yet, and their next show is August 8th, 2025, opening for Blood Incantation. Continue reading
Change often comes at the most inconvenient time. Something Pennsylvanian Progressive Death Metal act Rivers Of Nihil discovered when they were forced into parting ways with enigmatic frontman Jake Dieffenbach after 2021’s groundbreaking album The Work. Hiring from within to avoid losing momentum, bassist Adam Biggs took over the now vacant vocalist position while second guitarist Andy Thomas was recruited from fellow Pennsylvanians Black Crown Initiate.Continue reading
Rebranding himself simply as Changeling for this eponymously titled release, German guitar maestro Tom Geldschläger (aka Tom Fountainhead) is one of those musicians who never seems to stop working. Whether it’s projects like Despotic, NYN or My Atomic Majesty, his studio engineering and session musician work, or as a music clinician, author, and speaker on music production and musicians’ mental health, Geldschläger always keeps a full diary. Continue reading
Progressive death metal outfit, Dååth, have shared their own rendition of “Run,” – originally by French electronic duo Air -featuring Cynic‘s Paul Masvidal. The band have just kicked off a European tour supporting their latest album, The Deceivers (Metal Blade Records), with labelmates Rivers Of Nihil, as well as Cynic and Beyond Creation. Catch the new video, live listings, and more below.
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Progressive death metal progenitors, Rivers Of Nihil, have shared their new single, “House Of Light,” with music a video. It comes from their eponymous fifth full-length, which they will release on May 30th, via Metal Blade Records. Catch the new track below and find out more.
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Progressive metal legends, Rivers Of Nihil, have dropped the news that they will return to North American this Spring, for the Aggressive Progressive Tour. The month-long headlining run kicks off May 22nd in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, coming to a close on June 22nd in Toronto, Ontario. Support comes from Holy Fawn, Inter Arma, and Glacial Tomb. Head into the article below for the full live listings.
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On May 23rd and 24th, The Gramercy Theatre in New York City became a haven for death metal as Death to All, alongside Cryptopsy, and Morbid Cross, delivered an unforgettable two-night performance. The Gramercy Theatre, with its intimate setting and excellent acoustics, proved to be the perfect venue for this historic event. The Scream of Perseverance Tour paid homage to the legacy of the late Chuck Schuldiner and his band Death, celebrating the first album Scream Bloody Gore and the band’s last The Sound of Perseverance. Continue reading
Four Stroke Baron defy convention and boldly go where few bands have gone before with the smirking and cinematic future shock brilliance of Data Diamond. The falsetto and manipulated vocals on “1000 Threads” paired with heavy sci-fi Nu groove makes you feel adrift in space. It is a swan dive into embracing the chaos, mutating and adapting while trying to find yourself. Certain moments feel like the dark guitars of Korn, Once Human, or Gojira suddenly morphed into Massive Attack.
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In a unique tribute to Czech classical composer, Bedřich Smetanat, black metal band, Cult Of Fire will join their forces with the Bohemian Symphony Orchestra Prague. Together they will deliver a special set commissioned by Brutal Assault, an experience not seen at the festival before, and rarely elsewhere. Keep reading below for more details.
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Inferno Festival Norway has officially announced the Inferno Art Exhibition, a journey through different mediums, exploring the minds of artists across their personal worlds of creativity, inspiration and imagination. The exhibit will take place from March 27-31 at Clarion The Hub Hotel, and will be open for public access on the opening day and weekend. Keep reading below for more information.
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