Anthrax and Kreator Book Co-Headline Tour Dates with Testament


International metal forces join in a monstrous union between US metal monsters, Anthrax and German thrash titans, Kreator. Completing this unmissable line-up, a very special guest, the Bay Area’s metal machine, TestamentTickets go on-sale on January 26th at the links below, and are expected to sell quickly for this highly anticipated tour, between three of the genres’ most legendary bands.Continue reading


I AM MORBID to Perform All of “Altars of Madness” in Full at Milwaukee Metal Fest 2024


After a successful return of Milwaukee Metal Festival in 2023, the iconic midwestern, multi-day event is now revealing 11 more bands and daily schedules for the highly anticipated 2024 edition, with more TBA! The festival is now welcoming I AM MORBID, who will be performing the iconic Morbid Angel record, ‘Altars of Madness,’ in its entirety on Sunday, May 19! the band reunites Morbid Angel’s David Vincent and Pete Sandoval. In addition, fans can use code DEATH5 to save $5 on single day tickets at the link below. Continue reading


Milwaukee Metalfest Books Hammerfall, Testament, Soilent Green, Paleface Swiss, Exhumed, It Dies Today, Errors Of Humanity, Casket Robbery, Hellwitch, Belushi Speedball, and More


Catton Park, United kingdom, 12 Aug 2022, Testament performing on the Ronnie James Dio Stage at Bloodstock Open Air Festival Credit: Rich Price/Ghost Cult Magazine

After a successful return of Milwaukee Metal Festival in 2023, the iconic midwestern, multi-day event is now revealing 11 more bands and daily schedules for the highly anticipated 2024 edition, with more TBA! The festival is now welcoming Testament, Hammerfall, Soilent Green (Reunion), Paleface Swiss, Exhumed, It Dies Today, Errors Of Humanity, Casket Robbery, Hellwitch, Belushi Speed Ball and Illusion of Fate.Continue reading


Testament, Exodus, Armored Saint, Sadus, Havok, Toxic Holocaust, and Laid To Waste Join Brutal Assault


Brutal Assault has just added Testament, Exodus, Armored Saint, Sadus, Havok, Toxic Holocaust, and Laid To Waste to its 2024 bill. They join The Black Dahlia Murder, Behemoth, Emperor, and many more at the Czech festival next August 07th – 10th. Keep reading below for more details and the full lineup.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Ringworm – Seeing Through Fire


 

 

Alongside Integrity, Ringworm are one of Cleveland, Ohio’s premiere Hardcore outfits. Formed in 1989 the band’s original run lasted until 1994 and yielded the classic The Promise debut album. Since their 1999 reunion, the band have been prolific with Seeing Through Fire being their ninth release and first since 2019’s Death Becomes My Voice

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The Debut Metal Injection Festival Books Max and Iggor Cavalera, Testament, Machine Head, Fear Factory, Exhumed, and More


 

The Inaugural Metal Injection Festival will take place in Orange County, CA this September. 16th and 17th, 2023! Metal Injection Festival will take over two iconic venues – The Observatory and House of Blues Anaheim. The stacked and diverse lineup includes Max and Iggor Cavalera, Testament, Machine Head, Fear Factory, Exhumed, and many more. Tickets for day one are on sale now with day 2 going on sale this Friday, June 16th. Watch the trailer here.  

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ALBUM REVIEW: Overkill – Scorched


 

Seems like we’re going to have to score another one for the bad guys. And by bad guys, I am referring to some of Thrash Metal’s pioneers who refuse to acknowledge the passage of time and are still melting amp heads like it was 1986. 

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Dave Lombardo Shares a New Solo Single – “Separation From The Sacred”



Legendary drummer Dave Lombardo, known for his iconic career formerly in Slayer, and currently with Testament, Suicidal Tendencies, Mr. Bungle, Dead Cross, Venamoris (with his wife Paula), Satanic Planet and more, will release his debut solo album this spring. Rites Of Percussion, “An experimental journey into rhythm and sound” will drop on May 5th, 2023 via Ipecac Recordings. Pre-orders are live in several formats now at the link below. Check out the second solo single from Dave for the track “Separation From The Sacred!” Dave will be on tour this year with Mr. Bungle, Suicidal Tendencies, and an appearance with collaborator and composer John Zorn. 

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Dave Lombardo Announces His Debut Solo Album, Shares First Single “Journey of The Host”



Legendary drummer Dave Lombardo, known for his iconic career formerly in Slayer, and currently with Testament, Suicidal Tendencies, Mr. Bungle, Dead Cross, Venamoris (with his wife Paula), Satanic Planet and more, will release his debut solo album this spring. Rites Of Percussion, “An experimental journey into rhythm and sound” will drop on May 5th, 2023 via Ipecac Recordings. Pre-orders are live in several formats now at the link below. Check out the debut solo single and visualizer for the track  “Journey of The Host” right now! Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Judiciary – Flesh + Blood


 

Texas metalcore hopefuls Judiciary don’t so much rewrite the mold on Flesh + Blood (Closed Casket Activities) so much as up the Lamb Of God meets Machine Head influences instead of poorly biting At The Gates like most other metalcore bands. 

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