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
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Revocation Shares a new Single and Video for “Confines Of Infinity” ft. Travis Ryan of Cattle Decapitation
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
Castrator Reveal Their New Lineup for 2025 with Guitarist Sara Loerlein (The Breathing Process)
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
Steve “Zetro” Souza Exits Exodus, Robb Dukes Returns In Time for New Album
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
Drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander Has Quit Primus, Effective Immediately
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 Quits The Band
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
Mike Spreitzer Steps Down From Devildriver After 20 Years, Will Focus on Verona on Venus Band
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
Dimmu Borgir Guitarist Galder Has Departed The Band After 23 Years, and Reactivating Old Man’s Child
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Longtime Dimmu Borgir guitarist Galder (real name Thomas Rune Andersen) has announced he is leaving the band after twenty-three years. He intends to reactivate Old Man’s Child, which tours less than Dimmu. Galder posted on social media that his final show with the band was this weekend, headlining Dynamo Open Air in Eindhoven, The Netherlands (review coming to the site soon). Continue reading
Guitarist Roman Surman Steps Down From Wednesday 13 for the Rest of 2024
Guitarist Roman Surman has announced via social media he is stepping down from touring with Wednesday 13 for the rest of 2024. Roman is moving to England and looking for work opportunities in the UK. He did not perform at Sick New World Festival 2024. Diego Ibarra (ex Devildriver) will step in to the live lineup and played the festival as his debut gig. Wednesday 13 has been on tour supporting their 2022 album Horrifier (Napalm Records) and performing a set of Murderdolls songs. Surman has been an associate of Wednesday 13, since 2006 over the course of different projects including a version of Murderdolls and eight albums with Wednesday. According to a post from the band, they are soon to announce extensive USA, EU, and United Kingdom tour dates, and a new album is due in 2025. Continue reading
Escuela Grind Finally Issues a Statement About The The Claims Made by Their Former Tour Manager and Driver
In a story we have been tracking and with news first broken by Lambgoat, Escuela Grind has finally responded to their claims of abuse, gaslighting, and mismanagement from their former Tour Manager and Driver. Following a series of headline grabbing issues, their former tour driver, Destiny Harper, was dismissed, and she leveled allegations of gross misconduct against the band and tour manager. On Wednesday, March 6th, Lambgoat received a letter from the attorney of former tour manager Chris Cotter, addressing the allegations made by Harper. Now the band have responded via a post on Instagram. They are still being dragged by friends and foes the world over on all their posts, but at least they cleared the air. They claim the matter is put to bed after this post. Hopefully, from here on out, they let the music do the talking. Continue reading