Among the decades-old origins of Thrash, Hardcore Punk looms large. Many acts evolved from those humble rage-fueled beginnings. Onslaught never forgot; Origins Of Aggression (Reigning Phoenix Music), a celebration of the band’s forty years, aggressively reminds us of their fidelity.Continue reading
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Metallica Announces M72 European Tour Dates for 2026 “No Repeat Weekends” with Support from Pantera, Gojira, Knocked Loose, and Avatar on Select Dates
Metallica has announced select European tour dates for Summer 2026! The band will be supported by PanterA. On sale information is at the links below.
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Watch Kirk Hammett of Metallica Unbox The “Load (Remastered)” Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set
Metallica previously announced the definitive re-release of the band’s 5x platinum sixth studio album Load, out June 13 via the band’s own Blackened Recordings. Guitarist Kirk Hammett unboxed the different versions of the set on the band’s YouTube, which you can see below. Pre-orders are live at the links below as well, where full package details and track listings can be viewed. Remastered by Reuben Cohen at Lurssen Mastering with Greg Fidelman overseeing, the set features previously unreleased material including demos, rough mixes, video, live recordings & more. Pre-orders of the Deluxe Box will receive instant grat tracks “Until It Sleeps (Remastered),” “Until It Sleeps (Herman Melville Mix),” “F.O.B.D. (“Until It Sleeps” Rough Chorus Vocal Idea Mix),” and “Until It Sleeps (Live at Slim’s, San Francisco, CA – June 10th, 1996).” Watch the new lyric video for the first single from Load “Until It Sleeps!”Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Randy Dominguez on “The New Jersey Sound” Documentary and Music’s Power with Metallica, Bon Jovi, and More
In this episode, Keefy chats with Randy Dominguez – producer of “The Jersey Sound” documentary! A deep and loving look at the towering influence of New Jersey’s music scene that goes well beyond Rock, Metal, and pop culture. The doc is an exploration music that helped shape the world across every genre, and Randy and Keefy get real talking about artists, studios, and labels, including a few artists you may have heard of such as Bon Jovi, Metallica, Bruce Springsteen, Skid Row, Frank Sinatra, The Misfits, and many more! Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Misfire – Product Of The Environment
Having undergone a major upheaval in 2022, Illinois thrashers Misfire return with a very different line-up and some of the gnarliest ’80s San Francisco Bay Area riffs to come out of modern-day Chicago. Second full length studio release Product of the Environment (MNRK Heavy) not only finds the band in devastating form, but also boasting guest performances from the likes of Rob Cavestany from Death Angel, and Rob Dukes (both formerly and currently of Exodus).Continue reading
Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival Announces Music Set Times, Two Special After Parties, New Bands with Metallica, Linkin Park, Korn, Alice in Chains, Rob Zombie, and More
The Biggest Rock Fest in Columbus History, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival officially kicks off in less than two weeks, May 8-11 at Historic Crew Stadium in Ohio. Producer Danny Wimmer Presents is pleased to announce the music performance set times, two special after parties, and the launch of the 2025 mobile app so fans can start building their dream itineraries for the four-day event. Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival will feature more than 100 bands on 4 stages, including Metallica in their festival debut, offering a “No Repeat Weekend” with two nights, two unique sets on Friday and Sunday. On Thursday, Korn will headline after sets from Bad Omens and Three Days Grace. On Friday, Metallica will be supported by Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper, and on Saturday Linkin Park will be supported by Incubus and I Prevail. Metallica will close out the weekend on Sunday night with Alice In Chains and Chevelle. In addition to the previously announced acts, Sonic Temple now features Three 6 Mafia, Insane Clown Posse, Shadows Fall, Bleeding Through and Terror.Continue reading
Metallica to Release “Load (Remastered)” Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set Out This June
Metallica has announced the definitive re-release of the band’s 5x platinum sixth studio album Load, out June 13 via the band’s own Blackened Recordings. Remastered by Reuben Cohen at Lurssen Mastering with Greg Fidelman overseeing, the Load Remastered Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set is available now for pre-order at the link below where full package details and track listings can be viewed. The set features previously unreleased material including demos, rough mixes, video, live recordings & more. Pre-orders of the Deluxe Box will receive instant grat tracks “Until It Sleeps (Remastered),” “Until It Sleeps (Herman Melville Mix),” “F.O.B.D. (“Until It Sleeps” Rough Chorus Vocal Idea Mix),” and “Until It Sleeps (Live at Slim’s, San Francisco, CA – June 10th, 1996).” Watch the new lyric video for the first single from Load “Until It Sleeps!”Continue reading
Metallica Adds Abu Dhabi and Bahrain to The M72 2025 World Tour
On December 6, Metallica will perform during the after-race concerts as part of the 2025 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Yas Island, near Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Three days earlier — on December 3 — the heavy metal giants will hit the stage for the first time ever in Bahrain at Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre. Tickets to the show in Bahrain will be available via Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre’s official website, at the link below, on Thursday, April 24 at 4 p.m. AST (2 p.m. BST / 9 a.m. EDT).
PODCAST: Glacially Musical 229 – Metallica’s “S & M” – A Tale of Uneven Results (Review)
Nik, Keefy and Don end our latest Metallica series with the ill-attempted S & M. Is some of it great? Yes. We delve deep into what works, and what does not work at all. You might be surprised which is which.Continue reading
Listen to Suicidal Tendencies’ First New Song Since 2018 – “Adrenaline Addict” – On Tour with Metallica This Weekend
Crossover Thrash and Hardcore Punk Legends Suicidal Tendencies have dropped their new single “Adrenaline Addict!” It is their first song since 2018, other than re-recorded older songs, and their first new song with their revamped lineup up including Ty Trujillo (ex-Korn live) on bass, Jay Weinberg (ex-Slipknot) on drums and Ben Weinman (The Dillinger Escape Plan) on guitar. They join founder/vocalist Cyco Mike Muir (Infectious Grooves), and long running guitarist/vocalist Dean Pleasants (Infectious Grooves). The band is kicking off dates on Metallica’s M72 tour with Pantera, this weekend in Syracuse, New York! Enjoy the track below!Continue reading