It’s a moment 50 years in the making. Today, July 5th, Black Sabbath is taking their final bow on the very soil where it all began. Villa Park in Birmingham, UK with a jaw-dropping, once-in-a-lifetime event: Back to the Beginning.Continue reading
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PREVIEW: Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne “Back The Beginning” Concert ft. Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Tool, Lamb of God, Gojira, Halestorm, Mastodon
We are on the eve of the Metal music event of the year, and maybe the decade if they pull it off right! “Back The Beginning” will mark the farewell concert for both Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne, as well as an additional once-in-a-lifetime assortment of bands with Metallica, Slayer, Tool, Pantera, Lamb of God, Gojira, Halestorm, Anthrax, Mastodon, Rival Sons, and many more guests. This has never been attempted before, and the event is also for charity. The musical director for the show is Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine. The event is sold out but, you can livestream it at the link below. Check out our preview!
INTERVIEW: Jarboe on The Reissue of “Disburden Disciple” on Vinyl, and Her Many Vocal Styles
In this latest episode, Ghost Cult’s Managing Editor Tom Osman interviews the one and only Jarboe! One of her most influential and boundary-breaking albums, “Disburden Disciple” on vinyl for the first time ever for its 25th anniversary, out now via The Circle Music. Jarboe shares her excitement over the reissue, her path as a DIY artist back in the day, her songcraft, work with Swans, a strange connection with Phil Anselmo of Pantera, and much more! Hail Jarboe!Continue reading
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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ALBUM REVIEW: Candlemass – Black Star
The wait for a new Candlemass album can often be slower than their riffs so it’s always a pleasant surprise when an interim release appears on the horizon. Four-track EP Black Star (Napalm Records) might only contain two original songs from the Godfathers of Swedish Doom but, as usual, it’s a tale of quality over quantity. Continue reading
King Parrot Share Their New Single and Video “Get What Ya Given” – Australian Tour Kicks Off This Week
Australian heavyweights, King Parrot, have just delivered their latest single and video, “Get What Ya Given.” It comes from their forthcoming album, A Young Person’s Guide To King Parrot, due out on June 6. They also kick off their Australian album launch tour from May 9, with shows in Warrnambool and Bendigo. They’ve also been added to the Acid Bath show in New York on July 25 at Brooklyn Paramount before joining The Heaviest Tour of the Summer alongside Pantera and Amon Amarth all over the US. Watch the new video and find out more below.
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King Parrot Share Their Single and Video “Get What Ya Given” – New Album Coming Soon
Australia’s King Parrot have just dropped their new single and video for “Get What Ya Given.” The track is the latest to appear from their forthcoming full-length, A Young Person’s Guide To King Parrot, due out June 6th via Housecore Records in North America.
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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
Down Signs with Nuclear Blast Records, New Album Due in 2026
Legendary heavy metal supergroup Down – featuring vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower, and bassist Pat Bruders – is pleased to announce their official signing with Nuclear Blast Records! The band is currently in the final stages of recording their long-awaited new full-length, slated for release in 2026.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