In this episode, Keefy sits down with singer, David White of Heathen to dive into their blistering new live album, “Bleed The Sky: Live” – out now on Nuclear Blast Records 
They discuss the making of the album, capturing the raw energy of their live shows, and what fans can expect next from the Bay Area thrash legends.Continue reading
Guns N’ Roses announce the arrival of Isaac Carpenter, its newest drummer who will hit the road with the band throughout their 2025 European, Asian, and Middle East Tour, headlining stadiums and festivals throughout the summer. The news follows the amicable exit of Frank Ferrer, the longest-serving drummer in the powerhouse rock legends’ storied run. Frank first joined GNR during a show in June 2006 helping anchor the rhythm section during subsequent tours, including their recent outings featuring the reunited trio of Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan. His last show with the band took place on November 5, 2023 in Mexico.Continue reading
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Guns N’ Roses announce the amicable exit of Frank Ferrer, the longest-serving drummer in their storied run. The band thanks Frank for his friendship, creativity, and sturdy presence over the past 19 years, and they wish him success in the next chapter of his musical journey. Continue reading
Modern Progressive Death Metal leaders River Of Nihil have announced the release of the band’s fifth studio album, Rivers on Nihil, due out May 30th through Metal Blade Records. The band will share new single, “House Of Light,” will be released later this week, however, they clarified that two of the singles have been previously release, but they group has added changes to them. Those updated versions will also go live upon release day. Rivers on Nihil will be their first full-length album without former vocalist Jake Driffenbach and guitarist Jon Topore, both of whom exited the band in 2022. Both were replaced by vocalist/guitarist Andy Thomas (ex-Black Crown Initiate). Continue reading
Death metal outfit Revocation presents a brand-new standalone single “Confines Of Infinity” and its accompanying video! The smoldering new track features guest vocals from Cattle Decapitation’s Travis Ryan. Watch Revocation’s “Confines Of Infinity” video, directed By My Good Eye: Music Visuals and stream the track below. Continue reading
In a post to their socials, Death Metal band Castrator has announced their new guitarist, Sara Loerlein from Symphonic Blackened Death Metal, The Breathing Process. The group is currently working on their follow-up to their debut album, Defiled in Oblivion released in 2022 via Dark Descent Records. Continue reading
Zetro in 2022 live. Photo Credit: Wayne Edwards/Shardik Media
Zetro out – Robb Dukes in!
Exodus have announced the departure of vocalist Steve “Zetro” Souza. In a major shock to the thrash metal world, Rob Dukes, (2004-2014) is back in the band. Zetro joined Exodus in 1986 and stayed until until 1993, returning from 2002-2004 and leaving after the recording of Tempo of The Damned. Zetro infamously quit the week before the tour for that album. Founding Exodus vocalist Paul Baloff died in 2022 following a stroke that left him in a coma. Robb has commented that he is glad to be back in the band, while Zetro has not publicly commented. Read a statement from the band here!Continue reading
Shocking news as Tim “Herb” Alexander has quit Primus, effective immediately According to a post on social media – Tim has lost his passion for playing. While disappointed, the band respects Tim decision and will carry on without him. For their New Year’s hometown shows in Oakland, the band will create an augmented lineup with Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade. For their show at Tool In The Sand – Danny Carey of Tool will play drums, as the band looks for a new drummer for the 2025 Sessanta tour.
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Ice Nine Kills drummer Patrick Galante has announced he has quit the band. INK just wrapped up two years of touring with touring with Metallica and Pantera and has a feature song on the soundtrack to the number one movie in the country this weekend, Terrifier 3! A replacement drummer has yet to be announced. Ice Nine Kills will contiune to support Metallica on tour in 2025. Continue reading
Ready to move on to a new path in his career, Mike Spreitzer has quit Devildriver after 20 years in the band. Citing the inactivity of Devildriver as a touring band, claiming that even before the COVID-19 pandemic, several illnesses within the band and their families, and personal issues, these things have impeded the band as a regular entity. Mike also threw shade to at least one current member, regarding the creation and release of music from his new band. Mike is moving on to work full-time on his other band Verona on Venus, and perhaps this will open up an opportunity to join another touring band. Mike joined Devildriver after they released their self-titled debut album in 2003, replacing their co-founding guitarist Evan Pitts. Mike has played on nine of the ten Devildriver albums to date. He says in his posts on his social media accounts that he wishes the split to be amicable, and offers good luck to the continuing members of the band. Mike is the second guitarist to split with the band in recent years as Neal Tiemann was officially dismissed from the band in 2022. Devildriver recently postponed their 2024 tour dates to spring of 2025 due to a sudden illness from frontman Dez Fafara. The band’s latest album Dealing With Demons Vol.2 is out now via Napalm Records. Continue reading