NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 8-30-24


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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases Preview for 8-30-24


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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Radar Festival 2024 – Part 2 Live at O2 Victoria Warehouse


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The final day commences, and although there has been some hiccups in the form of bands dropping out (Oxymorrons and Siamese), this was fixed instantly with replacement acts Mike Dawese and Pintglass. Pintglass, who stepped up to the task having only performed the afterparty the night prior. Rock-influenced metalcore quintet, Ashen were first to take to the main stage. Displaying an eclectic mix of melodic metalcore tracks, with giant choruses. Whilst having only visited the UK once for their last tour, the French band were determined to leave a mark, performing a unique cover of Nirvana’s iconic single “Smells Like Teen Spirit” getting the early bird crowds to sing in unison, with Ashen’s frontman Clem Richard, who put on one of the best vocal performances of the weekend.Continue reading


FESTIVAL REVIEW: Radar Festival 2024 – Part I Live at O2 Victoria Warehouse


 

Back for its 4th iteration and 2nd time in Manchester’s own O2 Victoria Warehouse, Radar Festival has returned to provide a wide array of progressive rock and metal performances for the masses again. With no clashes between either of the 2 stages, this gave audiences the ability to see all of the acts on the bill.Continue reading


Body Count, Kerry King, Eluveitie, Thy Art Is Murder and More Playing Nummirock Festival Soon



The 38th edition of Finnish metal festival, Nummirock, takes place in Kauhajoki, Finland, 19-22 June 2024. As well as a host of national bands, the organisers have invited a number of acts from abroad; Body Count (US), Kerry King (US), Thy Art Is Murder (AU), Suffocation (US), Eluveitie (CH), Blackbraid (US), The Halo Effect (SWE), Shadow of Intent (US), Rise of the Northstar (FRA), Mister Misery (SWE), Thrown (SWE), and Party Cannon (UK). Keep reading below for more information.
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Welcome To Rockville ft. Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Foo Fighters, Judas Priest, and More Announces Expanded Festival Experiences – Kicking Off This Week


Welcome To Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida this week to kick off the festival season bigger and louder than ever event May 9-12, 2024!  200,000 fans are expected to attent, which would be a new record. Produced by Danny Wimmer Presents organization, the fest will be headlined by Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Judas Priest, Foo Fighters Disturbed, Limp Bizkit, Queens Of The Stone Age, Judas Priest, Greta Van Fleet, Evanescence, and Kerry King among many others. Tickets and more info along with the full lineup can be seen below. Now the fest has announced their expanded experiences offerings to make it an even better value for fans! 

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Mouth For War US Tour with Spite, Bodysnatcher, and More Kicks Off Soon



Colorado metalcore crew, Mouth For War, are about to set off on the Common Enemies tour with Spite and labelmates Bodysnatcher. They are continuing to tour in support of their latest album, Bleed Yourself, released last Fall by MNRK Heavy records. The live run kicks off May 11th in Atlanta, and runs through June 16th in New Orleans. Additional support comes from Thrown, with Psycho-Frame and Cell on select dates. Keep reading below for the live listings and more.
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Bodysnatcher Share a New Single and Video for “Human Disdain” – New EP Coming Soon



Floridian heavies, Bodysnatcher, have just released their latest track, “Human Disdain.” Accompanied by a music video, it follows “Severed” as the second single to be taken from their upcoming EP, Vile Conduct. Recently released on vinyl for Record Store Day, the new record will drop digitally on September 03rd, via MNRK Heavy records. Check out the new video and more in the article below.
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Bodysnatcher Share a Single and Video for “Severed” and Announce Their New Digital EP



Heavy Floridian quartet, Bodysnatcher, have just announced the digital release of their upcoming new EP Vile Conduct. It is due out Friday, September 03rd via MNRK Heavy records. Along with this news, the band has released their latest single “Severed” and the accompanying official music video. Check it out in the article below and fine out more.
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Sonic Temple (Disturbed, Misfits, Pantera, Slipknot, Kerry King, Judas Priest, Evanescence, Limp Bizkit) Releases Daily Lineups



Sonic Temple 2024 is fast approaching next month! With 4 stages and 120 bands that’s 40 more than last year), the fest
features headliners Disturbed, Misfits, Pantera, Slipknot, along with Kerry King of Slayer, Judas Priest, Evanescence, Limp Bizkit and more. They have now released the daily schedule so you can plan your weekend if you are going! Taking place May 16-19, 2024, at the iconic Historic Crew Sonic Temple 202.4 Continue reading