Death metal just got a double shot of chaos — one forging something new, the other tearing something old apart. First up: a brand-new supergroup has crawled out of the underground. ABLATION — featuring members of SANGUISUGABOGG and SUFFOCATION — have officially announced their debut EP “Lethal Abuse,” set to […]
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Green Carnation Unveil Full Video for “Sanguis” — A Bleeding Cut from Their Darkest Chapter Yet
Norwegian prog titans Green Carnation continue their descent into emotional and sonic extremes with the release of the full video for “Sanguis,” the title track from their new album A Dark Poem, Part II: Sanguis, out via Season of Mist. Following the acclaimed first part of their ambitious trilogy, the […]
DESPISED ICON Claim Juno Award — Canada Chooses Violence (The Good Kind)
Canadian deathcore veterans Despised Icon just added some polished hardware to their legacy—because apparently, even the most bone-crushing breakdowns look good next to a shiny trophy. On March 29, 2026, at the Juno Awards ceremony held at FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton, the band took home the Metal/Hard Music Album of […]
ACHERON Cancel All 2026 Festival Appearances, Enter Hiatus Amid Ongoing Uncertainty
ACHERON have announced the cancellation of all their scheduled 2026 festival appearances, continuing a troubled run that already saw several cancellations throughout last year. While details remain scarce, the band emphasizes that the situation is serious and entirely beyond their control. Here is the band’s full statement: “ACHERON hereby announces […]
MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL Dead At 64
The rock and metal world woke up to heartbreaking news today. PHIL CAMPBELL, the legendary guitarist best known for his decades with MOTÖRHEAD, has passed away at the age of 64. The news was confirmed by his band PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS, the group he formed with his […]
SACRIVERSUM Drop New Single “March Of The Giants” From Upcoming Album
Polish death metal cult SACRIVERSUM have released a new single and music video titled “March Of The Giants.” The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album Before The Birth Of Light, which is set to arrive May 8 via Fireflash Records. Formed in 1992 in Łódź, SACRIVERSUM built their […]
Punches and Breakdowns Collide: Alex Terrible Launches Bare-Knuckle Fight Event to Kick Off Welcome to Rockville
For years, heavy music and combat sports have shared the same spirit: intensity, aggression, and crowds that thrive on adrenaline. Now Alex Terrible, the imposing frontman of SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL, is turning that natural crossover into a full-scale spectacle. The deathcore vocalist has announced Blood4Blood, a hybrid event combining bare-knuckle […]
TWISTED SISTER Recruit SEBASTIAN BACH For Select 2026 Dates — Because Apparently We’re Not Gonna Take It (Just Yet)
Plot twist no one had on their 2026 bingo card: members of TWISTED SISTER are moving forward — with SEBASTIAN BACH on vocals. Guitarists Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda have announced that the former SKID ROW frontman will handle lead vocals for a handful of select dates this fall. […]
METALLICA’s Sphere Residency Expands To 14 Shows — Reddit Calls It “A Boss Level” (And A Clusterf*ck)
When METALLICA announced their 2026 “LIFE BURNS FASTER” residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, eight shows already sounded ambitious. Turns out, eight was adorable. After overwhelming demand — and what can only be described as digital carnage — the band has now added six more shows, bringing the total to […]
Punk In The Park Cancels 2026 “Road Show” Dates
The 2026 edition of PUNK IN THE PARK’s traveling “Road Show” has officially been scrapped. The cancellation follows backlash tied to financial contributions made by promoter Brew Ha Ha Productions to political causes connected to Donald Trump — a revelation that sparked heated debate across social media and within the […]