PODCAST: The Weekly Ritual October 8th 2026 – Quoth the Raven Nevermore Edition


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Lustmord Lombardo Unleash “An Eternal Presence Part II: Relentless” Ahead of Album Debut


Lustmord Lombardo band photo, dark ambient and experimental percussion duo featuring Lustmord and Dave Lombardo, 2026

 Lustmord Lombardo, the pairing of dark ambient pioneer Lustmord and percussive titan Dave Lombardo, release “An Eternal Presence Part II: Relentless,” the latest cut from their debut album The Pulse of Atoms, out tomorrow via Ipecac Recordings. Hit play below and let the void swallow you whole. Continue reading →


Aftershock Festival Kicks off This Week with My Chemical Romance, Tool, Limp Bizkit, Pierce The Veil, Queens of the Stone Age, The Offspring, Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy, and More


Danny Wimmer Presents’ Aftershock Festival 2026 kicks off this week, as the West Coast’s Largest Rock, Punk & Metal takeover returns with its biggest lineup to date and an expanded footprint at Discovery Park, making 2026 the largest Aftershock ever assembled. It takes place October 1st-4th in Sacramento, CA. Check out all the set times, schedule clashes, and more below. Aftershock this year is led by My Chemical Romance, TOOL, Limp Bizkit as the headliners, with Pierce The Veil, $UICIDEBOY$, Queens of the Stone Age, The Offspring, A Day To Remember, Down, Sublime, Wu-Tang Clan, and many more! 140+ artists. Four days. Five stages. 4-Day and Single Day passes, plus Hotel Packages and Camping options, are on sale now. Secure yours at the lowest available price and get ready for impact. Continue reading →