In one of the most gloriously metal things to happen in New England since someone screamed “SLAYERRR” at Dunkin’ Donuts, the city of Springfield, Massachusetts has officially declared July 18th as “Shadows Fall Day.” That’s right — the same city that gave us basketball and the Merriam-Webster dictionary now honors […]
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REDRUM METAL: PYREXIA Unleashes “WRATH” — A Blood-Soaked Animated Tribute to ‘The Shining’ movie
Death metal maniacs, sharpen your axes — PYREXIA just cracked open the door with their new animated video “WRATH”, and yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like: a splatterfest homage to The Shining with guttural growls, possessed hotel vibes, and just enough blood to fill the Overlook’s elevators. Dropping at […]
Dave Ingram (BENEDICTION) and Dani Filth (CRADLE OF FILTH) Propose Onstage in the Most Metal Way Possible
Apparently, the mosh pit isn’t just for crowd surfers and circle pit injuries anymore—it’s now a hotbed of romantic gestures! This past week, not one, but two iconic voices of extreme metal got down on one knee in front of roaring festival crowds, proving once and for all that love […]
JANE’S ADDICTION Members Sue PERRY FARRELL For $10 Million After Onstage Fight Derailed Tour
Well folks, buckle up for some rock ‘n’ roll drama. According to Rolling Stone, the JANE’S ADDICTION crew—Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, and Stephen Perkins—are dragging frontman Perry Farrell to court over an onstage scuffle last September that killed their North American tour *and* a new album. Oh, and Navarro’s also […]
CRYPTOPSY Are Back with ‘An Insatiable Violence’ – and Yes, It’s as Nasty as It Sounds
More than 30 years after they clawed their way out of the Canadian underground and into the nightmares of tech-death fans everywhere, CRYPTOPSY are still at it. Still fast. Still filthy. Still, somehow, getting better. Their ninth album, An Insatiable Violence, is officially out June 20 via Season of Mist. […]
The Longest, Weirdest, Most Unbelievable Metal Band Names That Actually Exist
Warning: Attempting to pronounce these may summon a demon, induce hernia, or break your tongue in half. The Longest Metal Band Names Nobody Believes Are Real (But Totally Are) You know that old joke about a Latin student accidentally summoning the Angel of Death in class? Well, that’s not far […]
Live Aid Turns 40: The Day Rock Tried to Save the World (And Sort of Did)
July 13, 1985 — the day the world tuned in, turned up the volume, and pretended rock music could solve world hunger. Live Aid, the legendary transatlantic benefit concert, is now officially middle-aged. Time flies when you’re feeding the planet one guitar solo at a time. 🌍 The Setup Bob […]
Supergroup FIRESPAWN Reignite 4 Years After L-G Petrov’s Passing: Death Metal Never Dies (It Just Mutates)
Swedish death metal supergroup Firespawn is back from the abyss, and no, it’s not just your Spotify algorithm glitching. After a long silence following the heartbreaking loss of iconic frontman L-G Petrov in 2021, the band has officially reignited the flames—this time with another legend stepping up to the mic: […]
Travis Ryan from CATTLE DECAPITATION: “Unidad Trauma release disturbing merch item in the form of the urine samples”
Just when you thought the underground metal scene couldn’t get any more fluid-focused, the current tour featuring Profanatica, Unidad Trauma, and Knoll has become the most biohazardous event of the summer — and no, it’s not because someone puked in the pit (yet). In case you missed the sacred moment […]
Update: Rob Barrett Allegations Further Challenged As Ex-Wife Takes Legal Action
Following our earlier report on serious allegations made against Cannibal Corpse guitarist Rob Barrett — including claims of abuse and revenge porn — new information has emerged that significantly challenges the credibility of the original story. 🔹 Rob’s Ex-Wife Speaks Out — And Files a Legal Complaint Irina Barrett, Rob’s […]