Attention boyz and girlz! Earlier today (Wed, Sept 24 at 11 AM CEST), CENTINEX premiered the official video for “Your Religion Dies Tonight,” the first single from their upcoming album With Guts and Glory. The band delivered exactly what they promised: an “unholy and punkish death metal hit spiced with […]
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Parental Advisory: The Sticker That Accidentally Sold Millions of Records
It’s small, black-and-white, and has raised more rebellious teenagers than actual parents ever did. Yes, we’re talking about the legendary “Parental Advisory: Explicit Content” sticker — the accidental rock ‘n’ roll merit badge. But how did a boring government-style warning become the hottest marketing tool in music history? For that, […]
Is 2026 the Year of the Great Emo Resurrection?
It’s happening. The world thought emo was buried somewhere in 2010 alongside side-swept bangs and skinny jeans that could cut off circulation, but like all things culturally undead, it’s crawling out of the coffin again. First, we’ve got My Chemical Romance headlining major U.S. festivals in 2026. Yes, the same […]
Novembre Return with New Album ‘Words of Indigo’ – First Single “Your Holocene” Out Now
Italian pioneers of atmospheric and melodic doom/death metal (leaning into progressive/gothic direction since the 00’s), Novembre, are finally back. After nearly a decade of silence following 2016’s URSA, the band will release their long-awaited ninth studio album, Words of Indigo, on November 7th via Peaceville Records. To mark the announcement, […]
Why Your Band’s U.S. Visa Gets Delayed (And What You Can Actually Do About It)
For many touring bands, getting a U.S. artist visa feels like rolling dice with your career. One missing signature or late filing, and suddenly half your tour is toast. Venues lose money, promoters panic, and bands are left explaining to fans why the shows they hyped for months aren’t happening. […]
Agriculture Share New Track “Dan’s Love Song” Ahead of ‘The Spiritual Sound’, US tour ahead
Los Angeles’ mystics Agriculture have unveiled “Dan’s Love Song,” a meditative new track from their upcoming album The Spiritual Sound, due out October 3. Unlike the band’s usual storms of radiant heaviness, this song feels like a pause — a quiet moment within the chaos. Guitarist/vocalist Dan Meyer describes it […]
Man Tries to Run Over Concertgoers at Manitowoc Metalfest, “Devil Music” to Blame
Manitowoc Metalfest 3 was supposed to be all about riffs, beer, and two days of brutal fun at PetSkull Brewing Co. Instead, it nearly turned into a demolition derby when 51-year-old Matthew Korth allegedly drove his Jeep onto the sidewalk toward fans leaving the event — because he was offended […]
AT THE GATES Vocalist Tomas Lindberg Dead at 52
Tomas Lindberg, vocalist of Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES, has passed away at the age of 52 after a battle with cancer. His family confirmed the news to Swedish public service television company SVT Nyheter. Lindberg was diagnosed in December 2023 with adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC), a […]
NILE Announce New Bassist/Vocalist Adam Roethlisberger, Debuted Show with Cryptopsy
American death metal titans NILE have officially welcomed Adam Roethlisberger (ex-VITRIOL) as their new bassist and vocalist. Roethlisberger made his live debut with the band yesterday, on Friday, September 12, at the opening show of NILE’s U.S. tour with Canadian extreme metal legends CRYPTOPSY in Raleigh, North Carolina. The 25-date trek […]
Twisted Sister Announce “Bullshit” Anniversary Reunion Tour
Rock ‘n’ roll retirement is officially the new part-time job. Just when you thought Twisted Sister had waved their last spandex-clad goodbye in 2016, here they come roaring back in 2026 for a 50th anniversary world tour. Because hey—farewell is just French for “see you when the offers get fat […]