Metal stories

(Spoiler: You might cry, but it won’t be because of the solos) ❌ CONS: 1. It’s Not the Real Band. You Know It. They Know It. The Bartender Knows It. That dude in spandex pretending to be Bruce Dickinson works in IT during the week. And when he yells “Scream […]

Police in France say that 14 people have been arrested after 145 people reported being ‘pricked’, possibly by syringes, at a nationwide music festival on Saturday. Most of the victims were women and the attacks happened during France’s annual “Festival of Music” — Fête de la Musique — which is […]

The stage may be soaked in fake blood, but the legacy is real. Lizzy Borden, the man, the band, the legend, turns 62 today. Known for his glam-heavy image, horror-themed theatrics, and catchy metal anthems, he’s carved out a career that’s as flashy as it is surprisingly enduring. Whether you […]

What are yours, bro?.. 1. Wear the band’s shirt that you’re there to seeYes, everyone already knows you’re here for Cannibal Corpse. But unless your shirt says it in blood, how will they really know? Bonus points if you bought it at their 2006 tour and haven’t washed it since. […]

San Jose’s heaviest export doesn’t hold back—again. It took nearly a decade, but MUGSHOT has officially clawed their way back into the metalcore/hardcore spotlight with the release of All The Devils Are Here, out now via Pure Noise Records. Yes, the wait has been long—but judging by the sound of […]

Well, that escalated quickly. Italian progressive death metal band SADIST, known for their technical prowess and longevity in the scene, has found themselves in a very non-musical maelstrom after it emerged that they plan to play two shows in Russia this autumn—a fact they didn’t exactly shout from the rooftops. […]

Canada’s most depraved death metal institution, Cryptopsy, are back — and no, they haven’t mellowed out with age. In fact, An Insatiable Violence, their ninth full-length album, might be the most savage and strangely catchy thing they’ve unleashed yet. Out officially on June 20 via Season of Mist, the album […]

Swirling Sci-Fi Meets Southern Roots in the Band’s Most Ambitious Record Yet Ever since they rumbled out of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Bask have stood apart from the typical Southern heavy crowd. Gritty but cosmic, rooted but forward-thinking — the Asheville-based band has always carved their own trail. “It’s really […]

1. You Are the Standard.No one is more metal than you. Not Iommi, not Corpsegrinder, not even Satan. Period. 2. Go Alone or Not at All.Concerts are sacred. Never bring friends. They won’t get it. 3. Worship the Unknown.Your favorite band should have 6 fans, zero merch, and be from […]

“Feels like The Ocean and Alcest filtered through a European style of tech metal… so powerful and old-school.” — New Noise As they prepare to take the Hellfest stage for the very first time, VESTIGE release a powerful new single, “Envy”, out today. Unflinching and emotionally charged, the track delves […]