PODCAST: The Weekly Ritual 10.15.02026 – Lady In The Lake Edition


Join Keefy for his weekly rundown of everything happening in metal! 

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Nails Releases a New Two-Song EP and Signs with Closed Casket Activities


Oxnard, California’s Nails have signed to Closed Casket Activities, marking the occasion with a new two-song 7″ release, Fear Based Life. A brutal statement of intent — and a bridge to the band’s fifth full-length, due out Summer 2027. Stream and purchase the limited edition 7″ vinyl editions below. 

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FESTIVAL PREVIEW: Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026 ft. Acid Bath, Killswitch Engage, Ministry, Suicidal Tendencies, Napalm Death, and More


Milwaukee Metal Festival 2026 kicks off today! Shoutout to Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed for being a real one and bringing back not one, but two Metal Cultura landmarks with MMF and the Summer Slaughter tour! Speaking of Jasta, he playing the pre-party with Emmure, as Jasta And Friends, which features Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed), Trevor Peres (Obituary), and Devin Swank (Sanguisugabogg) and support from Bonginator, Gasket, and Torn Open. Bringing the pain as headliners are Acid Bath, Killswitch Engage, Ministry, along with Suicidal Tendencies, Napalm Death, Obituary, Machine Head, Agalloch (2 sets), Nachtmystium (2 sets), Armored Saint and John Bush solo (Anthrax era set), Death Angel, Sacred Reich, Vio-Lence, Pallbearer, Macabre, Nails, Incantation, Integrity, and many more! Last-minute tickets, VIP options, and the full lineup and schedule can be seen below.   Continue reading →