Vio-lence have announced the departure of guitarist Ira Black, who is stepping away to devote his full focus to his new band Apocaelypse and the upcoming release of their debut album Faenix. Frontman Sean Killian delivered a warm farewell. Read the full statement below. Continue reading
Apocaelypse, the new project from Vio-lence and Metal Church guitarist Ira Black, shares the new single and video “Black Box” alongside the announcement of their debut album Faenix, out August 28. Watch it now and stream below.
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