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Dax Riggs and Sammy Duet Comment On the Acid Bath Reunion At Sick New World Festival 

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Founding members of Acid Bath Dax Riggs (Golgotha, Deadboy & And The Elephantmen and Sammy Duet (Goatwhore, ex-Crowbar, ex-EyeHateGod), have confirmed details of the band’s reunion on social media at the 2025 Sick New World Festival. Acid Bath has not played a gig in 30 years and two other key members, bassist Audie Pitre and keyboardist Tomas Viator, have died in the interim years. Mike Sanchez (guitars, vocals) will take part in the festival. Sick New World will take place on April 12th, 2025 in Las Vegas, NV. A video posted by guitarist/vocalist Sammy Duet confirmed that the lineup will be rounded out by Goatwhore drummer Zack Simmons and bassist Alex Bergeron (Former Agents of Oblivion). Riggs for his part announced new solo music the day before, also a shocker. 

 

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Watch Fan-Filmed Footage of Slayer’s Second Reunion Show Headlining at Aftershock Festival

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Slayer played their second comeback show since they retired in 2019 and un-retired at Riot Fest last month, and after they missed playing at Louder Than Life. They played a 20-song setlist, the same set they played last month, in case you are having fomo. Watch the fan filmed footage as we await (hell awaits!) more show announcements for 2025. Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: The Jesus Lizard – Rack

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Twenty-five years since their dissolution and Noise-Rockers The Jesus Lizard are back, with the classic line-up of Mac McNeilly – Drums, David Wm Sims – Bass, Duane Denison – Guitar, and David Yow – Vocals now fully restored. A quick history lesson for the uninitiated, the band formed in Austin, Texas in 1987 from the ashes of Scratch Acid, before relocating to Chicago in 1989. From there they would go onto put out a string of groundbreaking releases including a split single with some band called Nirvana, who you may have heard of. Continue reading →


Watch Fan-Filmed Video of Slayer Playing Their First Show Since 2019 at Riot Fest

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Thrash Metal legends Slayer made their glorious return last night as the final headline act of Riot Fest 2024! They played a 19-song setlist with the classic track and even some rare deep cuts they haven’t played in many years. The band will play two more shows, next week at Louder than Life, and Aftershock Festival in October!Continue reading →


PODCAST: Slayer – The Reunion Debate Roundtable – Why Did They Unretire?

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We are uniting the Illuminati of Rock and Metal experts in another Roundtable forum! Slayer will play their first of three reunion shows soon at Riot Fest, Louder Than Life and Aftershock Festival, and we will discuss the bands’ controversial decision to unretire after five years! 

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Oasis to Announce Their Reunion This Week

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Oasis has been teasing a reunion announcement for this week. The band will make an announcement tomorrow at 8 AM GMT that will likely include a world tour and festival dates. The members of the band, including the infamous Gallagher brothers on their socials. The band officially split up in 2009 but had years of fighting in the press and in real life too. This year marks the anniversary of their second album Definitely Maybe, and1995 will be the 30th anniversary of their huge hit record What’s The Story (Morning Glory).Continue reading →


Wormrot Reunites Their Classic Lineup, New Music Coming in 2025

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In a surprising announcement, Grindcore legends Wormrot have reunited with their classic lineup! In a post to social media, the band has welcomed back drummer Fitri, who has been out of the band since 2015, and vocalist Arif, who quit in 2022. Guitarist Rasyid is still with the group, rounding out the trio. They also promised new music in 2025, making it an early pick for one of the most anticipated metal releases, next year. Continue reading →


Light This City Had a Mini-Reunion This Weekend, Watch Them Perform “The Unwelcome Savior” Live

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Modern Melodic Death Metal legends Light This City reunited briefly on stage for a rare performance this weekend at a show in Redwood City, California! The band played at The Hub Saturday on 4/20, 2024. Darkness Everywhere, featuring members of Light This City, opened for Crepuscle and The Hunt, and were joined by their former LTC members vocalist Laura Nichol and guitarist Steve Hoffman. The band bands for a performance of “The Unwelcome Savior!” Laura Nichol of LTC and other projects recently did a feature on a new Darkness Everywhere single and music video “The Architect of Misery,” which was also performed, from their upcoming new album To Conquer Eternal Damnation, dropping on May 10th from Creator-Destructor Records. Watch these videos, shot by Ghost Cult’s Anita Frausto, below!  Continue reading →


Dream Theater Announce 40th Anniversary Tour 2024-2025 with Their Reunited Classic Lineup This Fall

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A tour announcement that has been fourteen years in the making, GRAMMY®-winning, progressive music titans Dream Theater are announcing their 40th Anniversary Tour 2024 – 2025. The tour – presented as An Evening With Dream Theater – is the first outing since drummer Mike Portnoy’s return to the lineup joining vocalist James LaBrie, bassist John Myung, guitarist John Petrucci, and keyboardist Jordan Rudess. The European leg consists of stops in 23 cities and kicks off on October 20th and runs through November 24th. Dream Theater will be performing classics and fan favorites from their catalog in what promises to be an unforgettable evening of music. More information on all tickets and VIP packages can be found at the link below. Continue reading →


All Shall Perish Reveal More Details About Their Reunion

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All Shall Perish has revealed more details about their upcoming reunion this spring. In addition to the Big Texas Metal Fest in May, the band will also perform at the just announced Inkcarceration Festival 2024 in Ohio this July. The current lineup of the band includes vocalist Eddie Hermida, guitarists Christ Storey and Ben Orum, and drummer Matthew Kuykendall. So far the band has not commented on who will be on bass guitar. This will be their first shows in over 11 years. Read a comment from the band below. Continue reading →