Vio-lence have announced the departure of guitarist Ira Black, who is stepping away to devote his full focus to his new band Apocaelypse and the upcoming release of their debut album Faenix. Frontman Sean Killian delivered a warm farewell. Read the full statement below. Continue reading
Bay Area thrash pioneers Vio-lence announce their Eruption of Screams Summer 2026 tour, kicking off July 20 in Gdańsk, Poland, and running through August 28 in Seoul, South Korea. Tickets are on sale now at the links below. Continue reading
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