CONCERT REVIEW: Soulfly Live at Legend Club, Milan


Neither the heatwave nor the mosquitoes kept the rabid fans away from catching Soulfly in Milan at Legend Club on July 15th.  The band showed up ready to rock the crowd, and the crowd rocked right back all night.  Continue reading


FESTIVAL REVIEW: Bloodstock Open Air 2025 Pt. 2 – ft. Gojira, Machine Head, Obituary, Mastodon, Ministry, The Black Dahlia Murder, Fear Factory, Heriot, and More


 

Saturday

Ah, Bloodstock mornings. The smell of coffee and bacon, the stale taste of last night’s beer. The sound of epic snoring and muffled farts. There really is nothing quite like it.  

Continue reading


FESTIVAL REVIEW: Bloodstock Open Air 2025 Pt.1- ft. Trivium, Emperor, Kataklysm, Orange Goblin, Lacuna Coil, Paleface Swiss, Nailbomb, and More


 

Thursday

So, here we are again. Another year, another Bloodstock Open Air, another pilgrimage to the hallowed turf of Catton Hall. This time, however, things feel a little different. Perhaps it’s because the festival sold out in record time, thus creating a palpable sense of relief among many of the fans. Maybe it’s because people could arrive a day early, or because there have been several changes made within the arena itself. Continue reading


Aftershock 2025 Releases Set Times, ft. Blink-182, Deftones, Korn, Bring Me The Horizon, A Perfect Circle, Bad Omens, Rob Zombie, and More


The Largest Rock, Punk & Metal Festival on the West Coast Aftershock has dropped their set times for the upcioming festival! Featuring 4 days, 4 stages, and 115+ bands headed up by Blink-182, Deftones, Korn, Bring Me The Horizon, A Perfect Circle, Bad Omens, Rob Zombie, Good Charlotte, Turnstile, and more. Tickets at all price levels are on sale now at the link below! Continue reading


Bloodstock Open Air is This Week


Bloodstock, the UK’s biggest independent metal festival, opens its gates on Thursday, August 7th, at Catton Park, Derbyshire. The lineup features main stage headliners, Trivium, Machine Head, and Gojira, plus a host of other artists from across the metal spectrum. With just days to go, keep reading below for the most recent information.
Continue reading


Fear Factory Announce Dates for “Demanufacture” 2025 Full-Album Performances


Following their announcement last month, Fear Factory has announced that the band will perform their classic album Demanufacture (Roadrunner Records), which celebrated its 30th anniversary in June, in-full on select dates of their upcoming European tour dates (with festivals), and in the USA this fall with Cavalera performing the iconic Sepultura album Chaos A.D. (also Roadrunner Records).  Continue reading


Fear Factory to Perform “Demanufacture” In-Full on Select Upcoming Dates


Dino Cazares of Fear Factory has announced that the band will perform their classic album Demanufacture (Roadrunner Records), which celebrated its 30th anniversary in June, in-full on select dates of their upcoming tour. Dino also mentioned that the specific dates will be announced soon. The band is kicking off European tour dates and major festivals this summer, followed by a tour supporting Cavalera, performing the iconic Sepultura album Chaos A.D. (also Roadrunner Records).  Continue reading


Cavalera Book US Tour of Classic Sepultura Album “Chaos A.D.”


This Fall, Cavalera will take on a US tour, performing the Sepultura album, Chaos AD, in its entirety. The run kicks off on September 18th at Louder Than Life, and includes performances in Hershey, PA with Slayer, Hammond, Indiana with Lamb Of God, as well as Aftershock Festival. Joining them on select dates are Industrial metal legends and label-mates, Fear Factory, 31 years after they played on the initial Chaos AD US tour. Find out more below.
Continue reading


Bloodstock Open Air Reveals Entertainment and Fancy Dress Themes


Bloodstock, the UK’s biggest independent metal festival, is all set to take place at Catton Park, Derbyshire on 7th-10th August 2025. With headliners, Gojira, Trivium, and Machine Head, joined by the likes of Mastodon, Nailbomb, Ministry, Emperor, Fear Factory, and others, there are still more to be announced. The fest has now unveiled its plans for fancy dress themes, on site entertainment, including medieval combat tournaments. Keep reading below for more details.
Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Rivers Of Nihil – Rivers Of Nihil


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