Inkcarceration Festival Reveals Set Times with Slipknot, Five Finger Death Punch, Acid Bath, Knocked Loose, and More, Plus Monster Energy Tattoo X Headlined By Paul Booth



The music set times and additional onsite experiences have been announced for the 7th Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival, featuring 66 massive rock and metal bands across 3 stages, along with 100+ tattoo artists and haunted attractions, July 18-20 at the historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio. Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents has also launched the 2025 Inkcarceration mobile app so fans can create personalized itineraries for America’s Rock, Metal and Tattoo Festival and reserve their tours of the infamous Blood Prison.Continue reading


Five Finger Death Punch Share a Re-recorded Version of “I Refuse” Ft. Maria Brink (In This Moment) – New Album Coming Soon


As they hit their 20th anniversary, hard rock giants, Five Finger Death Punch, are celebrating with the release of the Best Of – Volume 1 album, out July 18th, via Better Noise Music records. As a response to their former label selling their original master recordings without their knowledge (or the opportunity to reclaim their own work), they have re-recorded this collection of their most iconic songs. The first offering from the record is “I Refuse,” a fan favorite, reimagined, re-recorded with guest vocals from Maria Brink of In This Moment, and accompanied by a music video. Watch it below and find out more.
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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Louder Than Life – Live at Highlands Festival Fair Grounds


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Danny Wimmer Presents is an acclaimed music festival production company that hosts some of the top entertainment experiences in the country. The pride and joy of their collection is Kentucky’s Louder Than Life Festival. The first one was presented in Louisville ten years ago and has flourished since then. With over 170,000 attendees at last year’s event and even more this year, it has grown to be one of the biggest rock festivals in the United States. To celebrate their 10th anniversary, they pulled out all the stops for this monumental milestone. With nearly one hundred acts performing over the course of the four-day event was a mammoth undertaking and well worth it.Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Black Oak County – III


The world of Post-Grunge and Octane-Hard Rock is often looked down upon in the alternative scene with phrases like “buttrock” and “divorced-dad rock” now part of the common lexicon when referring to such highly esteemed bands like Nickelback and Shinedown. Continue reading


Coal Chamber Pulls Out of Aftershock 2024, Due to Dez Fafara’s Ongoing Health Issues


Coal Chamber has announced they have canceled their appearance at Aftershock 2024 next weekend. This is following the postponement of their fall 2024 tour dates until spring 2025 due to ongoing health issues suffered by frontman Dez Fafara. The band has been replaced on the bill by their frequent touring mates Dope. The fest still features Slayer, Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Pantera, Judas Priest, FFDP, Disturbed, Biohazard, Shadows Fall, and 130 more of your favorite artists. Continue reading


Aftershock 2024 ft. Slayer, Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Pantera, Judas Priest, FFDP, Disturbed, Biohazard, Shadows Fall and More Announces Set Times


Aftershock is right around the corner and we have the set times! The fest features Slayer, Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Pantera, Judas Priest, FFDP, Disturbed, Biohazard, Shadows Fall, and 130 more of your favorite artists. Continue reading


Funko to Release a New POP! Rocks Vinyl Figure of Ozzy Osbourne from The Late Eighties


Funko, the global sensation of popular vinyl collectible toys company will soon release a new POP! Rocks! Vinyl Collectable figure of recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Heavy Metal singer for Black Sabbath, and solo artist – Ozzy Osbourne! The latest Ozzy figure, styled from 1989, joins the list of other artists who have gotten the Pop! Rocks treatment includes Slipknot, N.W.A., Kiss, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Prince, Rob Zombie, FFDP, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Green Day, PanterA, Dee Snider, Frank Zappa, Judas Priest, a set of the guys in Twizted, Glow in The Dark Iron Maiden figures, and many more. The Funko brand, which sells other figures and licensed merchandise, went public with an IPO in 2018.  

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Marilyn Manson and Nuclear Blast Records Tease a New Record Deal, New Music Incoming


Marilyn Manson’s comeback continues to pick up steam as both his social media accounts and Nuclear Blast Records are sharing an unofficial teaser alerting fans to a new partnership. It seems to be heralding a new music video and a new song, coming very soon, perhaps this week. This news follows his upcoming tour with Five Finger Death Punch and Slaughter To Prevail, and limited headline tour dates. Unsurprisingly, comments are disabled.Continue reading


NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: The New Rock and Metal Releases 4-5-24


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PREVIEW: New Music Friday: The New Rock and Metal Releases 4-5-24


What are the new Rock and Metal releases you getting this week?Continue reading