ASHES OF ARES, featuring ex-ICED EARTH vocalist Matt Barlow and bassist Freddie Vidales, is hitting the road to celebrate a big milestone – 30 years since ICED EARTH’s epic Dark Saga album. And let’s be real, who doesn’t love a good anniversary bash? The Metal Voice recently had a chat […]
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Bodysnatcher and No Cure announce North American Summer tour dates
Florida heavy hitters Bodysnatcher will headline the ‘Vile Summer Tour’ across North America this summer, with Alabama straight-edge outfit No Cure on as direct support for most dates. 06/07 Granby, QC @ Festival au Lac 07/18 Mansfield, OH @ Inkarceration Festival 07/19 Grand Rapids, MI @ Upheaval Festival 07/22 Burlington, […]
METALLICA Concert In Virginia Registers As Small Earthquake
On May 7, 2025, METALLICA headlined Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA, and it was a wild ride. The highly hyped concert was more than just a show; it was a seismic event, according to Chris Oberholtz of FOX Weather. Who knew METALLICA’s riffs could shake the earth? For […]
ALICE IN CHAINS Drummer SEAN KINNEY Suffers ‘Medical Emergency; Tonight’s Show Canceled
ALICE IN CHAINS had to bail on their gig last Thursday (May 9) at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut after drummer Sean Kinney had a “non-life-threatening” health scare. Hey, at least it’s not a zombie apocalypse, right? The band dropped a super-chill statement: “After soundcheck, Sean had a not-gonna-die-anytime-soon medical […]
Botch to Release a Live Album and Concert Film This Summer
So you were totally hyped for BOTCH‘s reunion shows… until reality hit. Adulting, amirite? Work meetings. Laundry. That weird rash. But guess what? The mathcore legends are throwing you a bone – a live album AND concert film dropping June 27 via Sargent House. Your couch just became the new […]
THE WHO Announces ‘The Song Is Over’ North American Farewell Tour
Alright, folks, buckle up – the rock gods THE WHO are officially retiring their air guitars (well, at least in North America) with a final tour dubbed “The Song Is Over – The North American Farewell Tour”. Because apparently, smashing guitars for six decades straight is finally enough. Full dates […]
TURNSTILE Announces ‘Turnstile: Never Enough’ 14-Song Visual Album Set To Debut At TRIBECA Festival 2025
Baltimore’s favorite hardcore mosh architects TURNSTILE just dropped a bombshell: a 14-song visual extravaganza titled “Turnstile: Never Enough”, premiering at New York’s fancy-pants Tribeca fest in 2025. Plot twist – frontman Brendan Yates and guitarist Pat McCrory went full Spielberg mode directing this thing, which pairs with their new album […]
Gideon and UnityTX announce U.S. summer tour dates
Gideon and UnityTX will hit the road together this summer. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 9 at 10:00am local time, with pre-sale access available through the bands beforehand. 07/20 Jackson, MS @ Hal & Mals 07/22 Lubbock, TX @ Jake’s Backroom 07/24 Tucson, AZ @ The Rock 07/25 Las […]
Organectomy robbed of passports and gear while on tour in Europe
New Zealand brutal death metal group Organectomy have revealed via Instagram that their van was broken into overnight in France while on tour with Aborted. Their passports, laptops, cash box, and crucial music gear were all taken. In an attempt to regroup and continue the tour, they have created a […]
GENE SIMMONS Says He Doesn’t Know If Entire KISS Band Will Appear In Las Vegas: ‘It Ain’t A Concert’
So, Gene Simmons just chatted with Rob Rush on Long Island’s 94.3 The Shark—because of course a guy named Rob Rush hosts a radio show called The Shark. Anyway, the KISS bassist spilled the tea on their upcoming Vegas shindig: “KISS Army Storms Vegas”, a three-day fan frenzy from November […]