Because nothing says “’til death do us part” like having Gene Simmons of KISS legally bind you in matrimony, Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante and former Butcher Babies vocalist Carla Harvey tied the knot in a gloriously loud Las Vegas wedding that somehow didn’t end with a limited-edition KISS wedding merch […]
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Ex-LOSTPROPHETS Frontman Ian Watkins Reportedly Killed In Prison Attack At 48
Former LOSTPROPHETS vocalist Ian Watkins has reportedly died following a brutal assault inside the high-security HMP Wakefield prison earlier today, October 11th, 2025. According to The Sun, Watkins was attacked shortly after inmates were released from their cells in the morning. The 48-year-old was allegedly stabbed in the neck, with […]
Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2023 Survivors Watch as Its Organizer Quietly Moves On, While Refunds and Accountability Remain Dead in the Water
Two full festival seasons have passed since Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2023 went down in flames, leaving tens of thousands stranded in the mud, without refunds or even a proper apology. And while fans are still filing claims, emailing Attorney Generals, and clinging to half-refunds from Etix, the festival’s former […]
EXTORTIONIST Drop New Album ‘Stare Into The Seething Wound’, Unleash Video For “Starve” Ahead Of Northwest Dates
The Pacific Northwest’s favorite rain-drenched agents of sonic misery, EXTORTIONIST, have officially unleashed their new full-length Stare Into The Seething Wounds today via Unique Leader Records — and yes, it’s every bit as bleak, heavy, and strangely addictive as that title suggests. Alongside the record, the band dropped a brand […]
“I Wonder Where They Ripped This Off From?” — Mick Kenney Calls Out AMORPHIS Over New Track
Metal Facebook has entered mild chaos mode after Mick Kenney of ANAAL NATHRAKH publicly called out AMORPHIS for allegedly lifting a melody from “Endarkenment”, the title track off Anaal Nathrakh’s 2020 album. It started when Kenney dropped a short but loaded post on his Facebook: “I wonder where they ripped […]
MY DYING BRIDE Officially Announce Split with Vocalist Aaron Stainthorpe — A New Era Begins, But Questions Remain
In a move few doom fans expected to see written out in official form, MY DYING BRIDE have publicly confirmed that they are continuing without vocalist Aaron Stainthorpe, marking a new phase for a band that, for over 30 years, was defined by his voice and sorrow-drenched presence. The announcement […]
GoFundMe: Support John Gallagher from RAVEN after emergency surgery
There are moments in the heavy metal world when the music takes a back seat — when one of our own needs the strength and love of the entire community. Right now, that moment belongs to John Gallagher, the legendary voice and bass behind RAVEN. On August 12th, John was […]
Who Is Anika Nilles — The Drummer Joining RUSH for Their 2026 “Fifty Something” Tour
In what’s already one of the most talked-about musical announcements of the decade, RUSH’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have revealed that German drummer Anika Nilles will be joining them for their 2026 headline tour, Fifty Something. The news sent shockwaves through the rock and drumming communities, as RUSH prepares […]
LAMB OF GOD Unleash “Sepsis” — Their First New Song In Three Years
The mighty Lamb of God are back — and they’ve come swinging with “Sepsis”, a vicious new single that slices through the silence since their 2022 record Omens. Out now via Epic Records, the track is a grimy, teeth-gritting reminder that these Richmond metal titans still rule the pit. Produced […]
Off the Rails: Metal Threat Festival in Chicago 2025
This won’t be your standard festival report with cute photos and a careful rundown of who played what. Just a few impressions from what was probably the most chaotic, oddly curated, poorly organized, yet atmospherically unique U.S. metal festival — Metal Threat. It was something. Probably won’t be again. (And […]