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ZULU take on a Slipknot classic with a cover "Wait and Bleed"

ZULU take on a Slipknot classic with a cover "Wait and Bleed"

Ramon Gonzales

The track is featured as part of a special collaboration with Frequency x Spotify Singles in honor of Black Music Month.

ZULU take on a Slipknot classic with a cover "Wait and Bleed"

Ramon Gonzales

The track is featured as part of a special collaboration with Frequency x Spotify Singles in honor of Black Music Month.

Get The Beatdown With Paleface Swiss' New Track "Please End Me"

Get The Beatdown With Paleface Swiss' New Track "Please End Me"

Corinne Westbrook

Watch the band's unhinged visual and get details on how to stream their performance at Hellfest this weekend.

Get The Beatdown With Paleface Swiss' New Track "Please End Me"

Corinne Westbrook

Watch the band's unhinged visual and get details on how to stream their performance at Hellfest this weekend.

Hatebreed Celebrate "20 Years of Brutality" With US Tour

Hatebreed Celebrate "20 Years of Brutality" With US Tour

Corinne Westbrook

The September trek will include support from Terror, Vein.FM and Jesus Piece.

Hatebreed Celebrate "20 Years of Brutality" With US Tour

Corinne Westbrook

The September trek will include support from Terror, Vein.FM and Jesus Piece.

Evile Get Groovy On New Single "Reap What You Sow"

Evile Get Groovy On New Single "Reap What You Sow"

Corinne Westbrook

The thrash vets showcase their range on the second preview of the forthcoming full length, 'The Unknown'.

Evile Get Groovy On New Single "Reap What You Sow"

Corinne Westbrook

The thrash vets showcase their range on the second preview of the forthcoming full length, 'The Unknown'.

Knocked Loose deliver two explosive new singles

Knocked Loose deliver two explosive new singles

Ramon Gonzales

The two-track 'Upon Loss' drop includes a pair of new visuals for “Deep in the Willow” / “Everything is Quiet Now” directed by Eric Richter and Bryan Garris.

Knocked Loose deliver two explosive new singles

Ramon Gonzales

The two-track 'Upon Loss' drop includes a pair of new visuals for “Deep in the Willow” / “Everything is Quiet Now” directed by Eric Richter and Bryan Garris.

The Cult enlists Cold Cave for the 'Under the Midnight Sun' Tour

The Cult enlists Cold Cave for the 'Under the Midnight Sun' Tour

Ramon Gonzales

The special fall run is preceded by an appearance at the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival next month.

The Cult enlists Cold Cave for the 'Under the Midnight Sun' Tour

Ramon Gonzales

The special fall run is preceded by an appearance at the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival next month.

The Black Dahlia Murder tap Chelsea Grin, 200 Stab Wounds And Gates To Hell for fall tour

The Black Dahlia Murder tap Chelsea Grin, 200 Stab Wounds And Gates To Hell for fall tour

Ramon Gonzales

The run begins at Blue Ridge Rock Festival and closes out at New England Me6al Fest.

The Black Dahlia Murder tap Chelsea Grin, 200 Stab Wounds And Gates To Hell for fall tour

Ramon Gonzales

The run begins at Blue Ridge Rock Festival and closes out at New England Me6al Fest.

Parkway Drive and Lamb of God head the return of the New England Metal & Hardcore Festival

Parkway Drive and Lamb of God head the return of the New England Metal & Hardcore Festival

Corinne Westbrook

The two-day event includes a stacked roster of sets from the likes of Hatebreed, The Black Dahlia Murder,Dying Fetus, Despised Icon, 200 Stab Wounds, Fit For An Autopsy and many...

Parkway Drive and Lamb of God head the return of the New England Metal & Hardcore Festival

Corinne Westbrook

The two-day event includes a stacked roster of sets from the likes of Hatebreed, The Black Dahlia Murder,Dying Fetus, Despised Icon, 200 Stab Wounds, Fit For An Autopsy and many more.

Jinjer unveils North American fall headlining dates

Jinjer unveils North American fall headlining dates

Ramon Gonzales

The run of shows follows the band's supporting trek on the 'Take Back Your Life' Tour with Disturbed and breaking Benjamin.

Jinjer unveils North American fall headlining dates

Ramon Gonzales

The run of shows follows the band's supporting trek on the 'Take Back Your Life' Tour with Disturbed and breaking Benjamin.

Nothing More to headline the second leg of their 'Spirits 2023' Tour

Nothing More to headline the second leg of their 'Spirits 2023' Tour

Ramon Gonzales

The fall trek will feature support from Hyro the Hero, Dead Poet Society and post Profit.

Nothing More to headline the second leg of their 'Spirits 2023' Tour

Ramon Gonzales

The fall trek will feature support from Hyro the Hero, Dead Poet Society and post Profit.

Bring Me the Horizon confirm new album, 'Post Human: Nex Gen' due out later this year

Bring Me the Horizon confirm new album, 'Post Human: Nex Gen' due out later this year

Ramon Gonzales

The confirmation includes news of a UK/Ireland tour with Bad Omens, Static Dress and Cassyette.

Bring Me the Horizon confirm new album, 'Post Human: Nex Gen' due out later this year

Ramon Gonzales

The confirmation includes news of a UK/Ireland tour with Bad Omens, Static Dress and Cassyette.

Wage War celebrate decade anniversary with special holiday show

Wage War celebrate decade anniversary with special holiday show

Ramon Gonzales

The hometown event will include supporting sets from ERRA, Zero 9:36 and additional guests.

Wage War celebrate decade anniversary with special holiday show

Ramon Gonzales

The hometown event will include supporting sets from ERRA, Zero 9:36 and additional guests.

Static-X join forces with Sevendust for The Machine Killer North American tour

Static-X join forces with Sevendust for The Machine Killer North American tour

Ramon Gonzales

The fall co-headliner will include support from Dope and Lines of Loyalty.

Static-X join forces with Sevendust for The Machine Killer North American tour

Ramon Gonzales

The fall co-headliner will include support from Dope and Lines of Loyalty.

Creeping Death Drop The Bomb On "Vitrified Earth"

Creeping Death Drop The Bomb On "Vitrified Earth"

Corinne Westbrook

The band's 'Boundless Domain' full length produced by Adam D of Killswitch Engage, lands this week.

Creeping Death Drop The Bomb On "Vitrified Earth"

Corinne Westbrook

The band's 'Boundless Domain' full length produced by Adam D of Killswitch Engage, lands this week.

Thomas Freckleton of Silent Planet has announced his departure from Silent Planet

Thomas Freckleton of Silent Planet has announced his departure from Silent Planet

Ramon Gonzales

The multi-instrumentalist contributed to four albums over more than a decade with the band.

Thomas Freckleton of Silent Planet has announced his departure from Silent Planet

Ramon Gonzales

The multi-instrumentalist contributed to four albums over more than a decade with the band.

L.S. Dunes Share Fantastical Music Video For "Grey Veins"

L.S. Dunes Share Fantastical Music Video For "Grey Veins"

Corinne Westbrook

The newest visual is an inventive homage to Japanes 70's era sci-fi and... legos.

L.S. Dunes Share Fantastical Music Video For "Grey Veins"

Corinne Westbrook

The newest visual is an inventive homage to Japanes 70's era sci-fi and... legos.

Black Veil Brides enlists Ville Valo for intoxicating cover of the Sisters of Mercy classic, "Temple of Love"

Black Veil Brides enlists Ville Valo for intoxicating cover of the Sisters of Mercy classic, "Tem...

Ramon Gonzales

The powerhouse tandem will embark on a co-headlining trek this fall.

Black Veil Brides enlists Ville Valo for intoxicating cover of the Sisters of Mercy classic, "Tem...

Ramon Gonzales

The powerhouse tandem will embark on a co-headlining trek this fall.

New Flesh 6/9: Releases From Godflesh, Scar Symmetry & More!

New Flesh 6/9: Releases From Godflesh, Scar Symmetry & More!

Corinne Westbrook

From grindcore punk to pulsating industrial to atmospheric black metal, columnist Cori Westbrook runs down this week's fresh cuts.

New Flesh 6/9: Releases From Godflesh, Scar Symmetry & More!

Corinne Westbrook

From grindcore punk to pulsating industrial to atmospheric black metal, columnist Cori Westbrook runs down this week's fresh cuts.

Slipknot delivers second music video and introduces surprise 'Adderall' EP

Slipknot delivers second music video and introduces surprise 'Adderall' EP

Ramon Gonzales

The drop features a visual headtrip for "Memories (Adderall - Rough Demo)" directed by the band's M. Shawn Crahan.

Slipknot delivers second music video and introduces surprise 'Adderall' EP

Ramon Gonzales

The drop features a visual headtrip for "Memories (Adderall - Rough Demo)" directed by the band's M. Shawn Crahan.

Municipal Waste shred the UK with GEL and Undeath

Municipal Waste shred the UK with GEL and Undeath

Ramon Gonzales

The pit will be active this October.

Municipal Waste shred the UK with GEL and Undeath

Ramon Gonzales

The pit will be active this October.

Gwar mark 10th anniversary of 'Battle Maximus' with extended edition release

Gwar mark 10th anniversary of 'Battle Maximus' with extended edition release

Ramon Gonzales

The release includes the final recorded vocal performance of Oderus Urungus on the never-before heard song “Tammy, Queen of Dirt.”

Gwar mark 10th anniversary of 'Battle Maximus' with extended edition release

Ramon Gonzales

The release includes the final recorded vocal performance of Oderus Urungus on the never-before heard song “Tammy, Queen of Dirt.”

Bad Omens drop new video for "Just Pretend"; Announce new comic book series

Bad Omens drop new video for "Just Pretend"; Announce new comic book series

Ramon Gonzales

Concrete Jungle' will be distributed via Sumerian Comics and is co-written by frontman Noah Sebastian.

Bad Omens drop new video for "Just Pretend"; Announce new comic book series

Ramon Gonzales

Concrete Jungle' will be distributed via Sumerian Comics and is co-written by frontman Noah Sebastian.

Slipknot reveal eerie new visual, "Death March"

Slipknot reveal eerie new visual, "Death March"

Ramon Gonzales

Stream the video directed by the band's own M. Shawn Crahan

Slipknot reveal eerie new visual, "Death March"

Ramon Gonzales

Stream the video directed by the band's own M. Shawn Crahan

Slipknot has parted ways with Craig Jones

Slipknot has parted ways with Craig Jones

Ramon Gonzales

The band issued a brief statement ahead of the launch of their European tour.

Slipknot has parted ways with Craig Jones

Ramon Gonzales

The band issued a brief statement ahead of the launch of their European tour.

Social Distortion push touring plans as Mike Ness recovers from surgery and undergoes cancer treatment

Social Distortion push touring plans as Mike Ness recovers from surgery and undergoes cancer trea...

Ramon Gonzales

Read the heartfelt statement from Ness regarding his health and auspicious outlook for the future.

Social Distortion push touring plans as Mike Ness recovers from surgery and undergoes cancer trea...

Ramon Gonzales

Read the heartfelt statement from Ness regarding his health and auspicious outlook for the future.

Semi-Rotted Join Forces With Corpsegrinder On New Single "Bloodbath", Recruit Tim Yeung To Their Lineup

Semi-Rotted Join Forces With Corpsegrinder On New Single "Bloodbath", Recruit Tim Yeung To Their ...

Corinne Westbrook

The Jeremy Spencer-lead effort enlists death metal royalty for his latest passion project.

Semi-Rotted Join Forces With Corpsegrinder On New Single "Bloodbath", Recruit Tim Yeung To Their ...

Corinne Westbrook

The Jeremy Spencer-lead effort enlists death metal royalty for his latest passion project.

Nita Strauss Joins Forces With Dorothy On New Single "Victorious"

Nita Strauss Joins Forces With Dorothy On New Single "Victorious"

Corinne Westbrook

The Hurricane's upcoming full length album features guest spots from Alissa White-Gluz, Lzzy Hale, Chris Motionless, Alice Cooper, Matry Firedman, David Draiman and more.

Nita Strauss Joins Forces With Dorothy On New Single "Victorious"

Corinne Westbrook

The Hurricane's upcoming full length album features guest spots from Alissa White-Gluz, Lzzy Hale, Chris Motionless, Alice Cooper, Matry Firedman, David Draiman and more.

Behemoth unveil the sinister, cinematic visual for "Once Upon A Pale Horse"

Behemoth unveil the sinister, cinematic visual for "Once Upon A Pale Horse"

Ramon Gonzales

The Polish powerhouse will begin a run of European festival dates before embarking on a U.S. tour supporting Danzig.

Behemoth unveil the sinister, cinematic visual for "Once Upon A Pale Horse"

Ramon Gonzales

The Polish powerhouse will begin a run of European festival dates before embarking on a U.S. tour supporting Danzig.

Imperial Triumphant drop haunting cover of the Radiohead classic, "Paranoid Android"

Imperial Triumphant drop haunting cover of the Radiohead classic, "Paranoid Android"

Ramon Gonzales

The single marks the first in a series of covers due from the avantgarde agitators.

Imperial Triumphant drop haunting cover of the Radiohead classic, "Paranoid Android"

Ramon Gonzales

The single marks the first in a series of covers due from the avantgarde agitators.

Queens of the Stone Age confirm The End is Nero Tour

Queens of the Stone Age confirm The End is Nero Tour

Ramon Gonzales

The late summer run extends into the fall and includes support from Phantogram, The Armed, Viagra Boys and Jehnny Beth.

Queens of the Stone Age confirm The End is Nero Tour

Ramon Gonzales

The late summer run extends into the fall and includes support from Phantogram, The Armed, Viagra Boys and Jehnny Beth.

TOOL announce massive North American fall tour

TOOL announce massive North American fall tour

Ramon Gonzales

The dates also include the band's first Canadian appearances since 2019.

TOOL announce massive North American fall tour

Ramon Gonzales

The dates also include the band's first Canadian appearances since 2019.

Melvins mark 40th anniversary with 'Twins of Evil' co-headlining tour with Boris

Melvins mark 40th anniversary with 'Twins of Evil' co-headlining tour with Boris

Ramon Gonzales

The sets will include full album plays of seminal albums, 'Bullhead' and 'Heavy Rocks'.

Melvins mark 40th anniversary with 'Twins of Evil' co-headlining tour with Boris

Ramon Gonzales

The sets will include full album plays of seminal albums, 'Bullhead' and 'Heavy Rocks'.

Nothing, Nowhere. scores SeeYouSpaceCowboy, Static Dress and UnityTX for The 'Void Eternal' Tour

Nothing, Nowhere. scores SeeYouSpaceCowboy, Static Dress and UnityTX for The 'Void Eternal' Tour

Ramon Gonzales

The extended run of dates includes festival appearances at Riot Fest, Louder Than Life and Aftershock.

Nothing, Nowhere. scores SeeYouSpaceCowboy, Static Dress and UnityTX for The 'Void Eternal' Tour

Ramon Gonzales

The extended run of dates includes festival appearances at Riot Fest, Louder Than Life and Aftershock.

New Flesh 6/2: Releases From Avenged Sevenfold, Foo Fighters, Rancid and More!

New Flesh 6/2: Releases From Avenged Sevenfold, Foo Fighters, Rancid and More!

Corinne Westbrook

A massive week in rock music includes several highly-anticipated releases and a few unexpected essentials.

New Flesh 6/2: Releases From Avenged Sevenfold, Foo Fighters, Rancid and More!

Corinne Westbrook

A massive week in rock music includes several highly-anticipated releases and a few unexpected essentials.

Bring Me the Horizon enlist Lil Uzi Vert and Daryl Palumbo of Glassjaw for colossal new track, "AmEN!"

Bring Me the Horizon enlist Lil Uzi Vert and Daryl Palumbo of Glassjaw for colossal new track, "A...

Ramon Gonzales

The trinity of Sykes, Uzi and Palumbo deliver a dynamic vocal attack on what makes a strong case for the single of the summer.

Bring Me the Horizon enlist Lil Uzi Vert and Daryl Palumbo of Glassjaw for colossal new track, "A...

Ramon Gonzales

The trinity of Sykes, Uzi and Palumbo deliver a dynamic vocal attack on what makes a strong case for the single of the summer.

Code Orange begins next phase with a punishing pair of singles, "Grooming My Replacement" and "The Game"

Code Orange begins next phase with a punishing pair of singles, "Grooming My Replacement" and "Th...

Ramon Gonzales

The reveal of new music follows the band's ambitious 'What Is Really Underneath?' soundtrack which arrived earlier this year.

Code Orange begins next phase with a punishing pair of singles, "Grooming My Replacement" and "Th...

Ramon Gonzales

The reveal of new music follows the band's ambitious 'What Is Really Underneath?' soundtrack which arrived earlier this year.

Sylosis announce new album, 'A Sign of Things to Come'

Sylosis announce new album, 'A Sign of Things to Come'

Ramon Gonzales

Along with the confirmation comes a brand new video for the second preview of the project with "Poison for the Lost".

Sylosis announce new album, 'A Sign of Things to Come'

Ramon Gonzales

Along with the confirmation comes a brand new video for the second preview of the project with "Poison for the Lost".

Mandatory Jams - The best new music of the week 9/3

Mandatory Jams - The best new music of the week 9/3

Ramon Gonzales

Your end of summer soundtrack includes essential entries ranging from the "western death" of Spiritworld to the 360-bpm technical assault of Archspire.

Mandatory Jams - The best new music of the week 9/3

Ramon Gonzales

Your end of summer soundtrack includes essential entries ranging from the "western death" of Spiritworld to the 360-bpm technical assault of Archspire.

Mandatory Jams: The best of the week 6/11

Mandatory Jams: The best of the week 6/11

Ramon Gonzales

Stream a quality collection of new, heavy essentials from the likes of Wolves In The Throne Room, Times of Grace, Lorna Shore, Lantlos and more.

Mandatory Jams: The best of the week 6/11

Ramon Gonzales

Stream a quality collection of new, heavy essentials from the likes of Wolves In The Throne Room, Times of Grace, Lorna Shore, Lantlos and more.

Mandatory Jams - Memorial Day Weekend edition

Mandatory Jams - Memorial Day Weekend edition

Ramon Gonzales

Stream the latest and greatest from legends like Dee Snider to rising stars like Hyro The Hero and AJ Channer of Fire From the Gods

Mandatory Jams - Memorial Day Weekend edition

Ramon Gonzales

Stream the latest and greatest from legends like Dee Snider to rising stars like Hyro The Hero and AJ Channer of Fire From the Gods

Mandatory Jams: The best new tunes of the week 3/12

Mandatory Jams: The best new tunes of the week 3/12

Ramon Gonzales

Deathcore, doom, and metal's version of No Doubt (For real) this week's jams cover the entire spectrum of heavy tunes.

Mandatory Jams: The best new tunes of the week 3/12

Ramon Gonzales

Deathcore, doom, and metal's version of No Doubt (For real) this week's jams cover the entire spectrum of heavy tunes.

Watch Korn's Extended Cut of The Nothing Album Release Concert

Watch Korn's Extended Cut of The Nothing Album Release Concert

Stephen Reeder

Marking the release of the band's 13th studio effort, The Nothing, Korn had cameras rolling for an ultra intimate performance back in September. The concert is a masterfully shot film...

Watch Korn's Extended Cut of The Nothing Album Release Concert

Stephen Reeder

Marking the release of the band's 13th studio effort, The Nothing, Korn had cameras rolling for an ultra intimate performance back in September. The concert is a masterfully shot film that captured lucky fans' close encounter with one of rock's most innovative bands. The nine song set included essentials spanning the band's career and included choice singles from the latest record. Edited and directed by Sébastien Paquet, the entire 50-minute film is now available for fans to view online. Including interviews from the band shot remotely and edited in, the band was explicit in their motive for realizing the film....

Thrash Documentary 'Murder in the Front Row' - Now Streaming

Thrash Documentary 'Murder in the Front Row' - Now Streaming

Ramon Gonzales

Back in 2011, the book Murder in the Front Row: Shots from the Bay Area Thrash Metal Epicenter quickly proved to be an essential addition to the narrative of metal...

Thrash Documentary 'Murder in the Front Row' - Now Streaming

Ramon Gonzales

Back in 2011, the book Murder in the Front Row: Shots from the Bay Area Thrash Metal Epicenter quickly proved to be an essential addition to the narrative of metal music in North America. While the images provided a first-hand account of the energy and importance of the scene, it seemed only a matter of time until the pages would be translated into something more. Acclaimed director Adam Dubin assumed the ambitious task of exploring the story behind the images of the book in his documentary adaptation, Murder in the Front Row. The result is a comprehensive collection of testimonials...

The Virtual Festival Experience with Beartooth

The Virtual Festival Experience with Beartooth

Stephen Reeder

Since the band's 2018 release, DISEASE, the Ohio outfit has been unrelenting on the road both home and abroad. Though the band finally made their way home in March, they...

The Virtual Festival Experience with Beartooth

Stephen Reeder

Since the band's 2018 release, DISEASE, the Ohio outfit has been unrelenting on the road both home and abroad. Though the band finally made their way home in March, they immediately began working on their fourth album. Emerging for a brief respite from the studio, BEARTOOTH will be performing at the first-ever Red Bull Records' Virtual Festival broadcasting live on May 1st starting at 11AM PT/2PM ET/7PM UK. Accommodating fans while remaining indoors, the event will be hosted by television/radio host Hannah Rad and will feature a diverse collection of artists from the Red Bull Records roster. The ambitious first...

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Trivium Release "What The Dead Men Say" Album

Ramon Gonzales

Listen to the New Album Here - https://trivium.lnk.to/WTDMS Continuing a series of events celebrating the release of their April 24th full length, What The Dead Men Say, Trivium continues to...

Trivium Release "What The Dead Men Say" Album

Ramon Gonzales

Listen to the New Album Here - https://trivium.lnk.to/WTDMS Continuing a series of events celebrating the release of their April 24th full length, What The Dead Men Say, Trivium continues to get creative when it comes to connecting with fans. In lieu of more traditional album release festivities, the band has embraced a digital presence that reiterates just why they are championed among fans. On actual release day, Matt Heafy hosted an entire album playthrough via his wildly popular Twitch channel. Earlier this week, the band hosted a virtual in-store, taking the album buying/signing experience online. Fans were able to secure...

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