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 […]
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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 […]
Slipknot’s Sid Wilson Proposes to Kelly Osbourne at Black Sabbath Farewell Show
While Black Sabbath were busy closing the book on a legendary era with their “Back to the Beginning” sendoff in Birmingham on July 5, Slipknot’s Sid Wilson decided it was the perfect time to start a brand new chapter of his own — by proposing to Kelly Osbourne. Yes, that […]
FORBIDDEN Return From the Void With “Divided By Zero” — And Yes, They Still Rip
After a 15-year absence, Bay Area thrash veterans FORBIDDEN have risen from the sonic crypt to remind the world they never really left our playlists. Their brand-new single “Divided By Zero” has dropped like a concrete slab onto the metal world — heavy, sharp, and not here to make friends […]
The Velvet Sundown: Meet Your New Favorite Fake Band
It’s official: the best new band of 2025 doesn’t exist. Just two weeks ago, The Velvet Sundown was nowhere to be found. No gigs, no interviews, no grainy tour footage from 2011. Now? Two full albums, over 750,000 monthly Spotify listeners, and enough retro-soaked vibes to make Fleetwood Mac blush. […]
Allegations of Abuse Surface Against Cannibal Corpse Guitarist Rob Barrett
07/07 Update on the story: at this point, it appears that many of the original claims may not be true. In recent days, troubling allegations have surfaced online involving Rob Barrett, guitarist of the legendary death metal band Cannibal Corpse. The accusations, originally shared via social media, come from a […]
Epic Hangover or Spiritual Awakening? Revisiting Uriah Heep’s ‘July Morning’
Dedicated to the first of July. If you’ve ever wondered what it would sound like if a sunrise had a nervous breakdown, regrouped, and then soared to the heavens in a symphonic blaze of glory, July Morning by Uriah Heep is your answer. This nearly eleven-minute juggernaut of swirling organ, […]