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Drummer Shannon Larkin and Guitarist Tony Rombola Have Quit Godsmack After Over Two Decades

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Drummer Shannon Larkin and guitarist Tony Rombola have officially confirmed their departure from Godsmack. Larkin has been in band since 2022 following a stint in Amen and Ugly Kid Joe, and Rombola for almost 30 years, since 1996. The duo was noticeably absent from Godsmack’s current headline tour, which kicked off in March. Speculation began when the tour started with Sam Bam Koltun of Dorothy/Faster Pussycat on guitar and Will Hunt of Evanescence behind the kit. No official statement from Godsmack or frontman Sully Erra has been announced. Larkin shared the following in a now-deleted post:Continue reading →


Drowning Pool Drop a New Lyric Video for “Bodies” – European Tour with Godsmack Kicks Off Soon

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00s metal legends, Drowning Pool, are celebrating their iconic 2001 single, “Bodies,” with the release of a new, official lyric video. Featuring on the band’s debut album, Sinner, the track recently resurfaced in the trailer for the upcoming season of Paramount+ series Yellowjackets. It also made it’s way on to American Idol, performed by contestant Kobyn Melton with Carrie Underwood. Check out the new video and more below.
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PODCAST: The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show Live 11-21-24

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Catch up on what you missed in the world of Rock and Metal news this week! 

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Cory Marks Shares a New Version of “(Make My) Country Rock – Harder” Ft. Sully Erna, Travis Tritt, and Mick Mars

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Currently touring the U.S. supporting Theory of A Deadman, Cory Marks has unveiled his new single, “(Make My) Country Rock – Harder.” The track features guest appearances from Sully Erna of Godsmack, Travis Tritt, & Mick Mars)”. It is an updated version of his current single, released in July, with new guitars added by Cody Quistad of Wage War, mixed and mastered by Joseph McQueen (Bad Wolves, Bullet For My Valentine) at Sparrow Sound Studio. Marks’ new album, Sorry For Nothing, is also coming December 8th, via Better Noise Music. Keep reading below for more.
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Drowning Pool Book European Tour Dates with Godsmack

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Drowning Pool have just announced that they will join Godsmack, as support on their European tour in Spring 2025, with P.O.D. The live run will kick off on March 22, 2025 in Sofia, Bulgaria, at Arena Sofia. They recently released their latest single, “Revolution (The Final Amen),” through SBG Records, to build excitement among fans. Head into the article below for live listings and more.
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CLASSIC ALBUMS REVISITED: Korn’s Influential Debut Album Turns 30 

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Around the 48-second mark of album opener “Blind” Jonathan Davis screams “Are you ready?” Looking back at 30 years of history and an ever-shifting heavy music landscape, holy shit, Davis could not have realized how impactful of a statement that would become. Continue reading →


Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival ft. Shinedown, Godsmack, Breaking Benjamin, The Offspring, Bad Omens, Halestorm, Machine Head, and More Announces Set Times

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Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival has announced the music set times and additional onsite experiences for the highly anticipated July 19, 20 & 21 event at historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio that features a music lineup packed with top rock acts, more than 115 tattoo artists, haunted attractions and more.Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Nattsvermer – Nattsvermer

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First embarking on a continuous journey of craftsmanship under the name Liquid Mojo in 2017 and then proceeding to present an ever-dynamic resurgence as Nattsvermer, the Norwegian four-piece continues to explore the uncharted realms of alternative metal heavily inspired of the likes of Alter Bridge, Godsmack, and Metallica. Presenting a sonic adventure like no other, Nattsvermer and the sounds they create are guaranteed to blow their listeners’ minds through a set of compelling resonances characterized by hard-hitting riffs and melodic nuances that defy conventional norms and boundaries surrounding genre classifications.Continue reading →


Marty Friedman Shares New Single and Video “Dead of Winter” ft. Chris Brooks of Like A Storm

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Guitar icon Marty Friedman has just released his latest solo single and music video for the track “Dead of Winter!” This follows the first single “Illumination” from their upcoming studio album, Drama, which is due out on May 17th, via Frontiers Music Srl. “Dead of Winter!” Chris Brooks of Like A Storm on vocals and the video also stars Skylar Erna. 
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Godsmack, Shinedown, Bad Omens, Parkway Drive, Killswitch Engage, Machine Head, Shadows Fall, Biohazard, As I Lay Dying, The Offspring, Booked for Inkcarceration Tattoo and Music Fest 2024

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Brought to you by Danny Wimmer Presents, the biggest presenter of Rock and Metal festivals in the USA, Inkcarceration Tattoo & Music Festival has released the full line-up for 2024. Taking place July 19th to the 21st at the Historic Ohio State Reformatory, the festival boasts headliners Breaking Benjamin, Godsmack, Shinedown, The Offspring, Halestorm, Bad Omens, Parkway Drive, as well as Killswitch Engage, Machine Head, Shadows Fall, Biohazard, As I Lay Dying and many more. Tickets are available at the link below. Continue reading →