Epic instrumental prog metal outfit ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD is hitting the road with their debut US headliner, The Sleeper Has Awakened Tour. This supergroup is packing some serious heat, with guitarist JD McGibney (ex-VOODOO KUNGFU) bringing his axe-wielding skills, bassist Jason Klein (ex-BUTCHER BABIES) thumping out the low-end, and […]
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NASHVILLE PUSSY Replaces MICHAEL MONROE On Upcoming BUCKCHERRY Tour
So, it turns out MICHAEL MONROE is out of commission due to an unexpected knee surgery, and his stint as the direct support act on BUCKCHERRY’s US fall tour (September 21 – October 25) is being taken over by NASHVILLE PUSSY, those Atlanta-based rockers. Fun fact: NASHVILLE PUSSY is known […]
NIXIL and SAIDAN autumn tour announced
NIXIL & SAIDAN are joining forces to bring the Southeast ever closer to the void. Tour dates: Nov 6 – Raleigh NC @ Chapel of Bones Nov 7 – Asheville NC @ Fleetwoods Nov 8 – Birmingham AL @ Firehouse Nov 9 – Pensacola FL @ The Handlebar Nov 11 […]
Better Lovers announce winter U.S. tour with Soul Blind, Atomic Rule
Better Lovers have shared their winter touring plans for the U.S. The group will embark on on a month long trek leading up to their hometown holiday celebrtion, BLissmas. Joining them on the tour will be Soul Blind, Johnny Booth, Honk Kong Fuck You!, with former Every Time I Die […]
MICHAEL MONROE Undergoes Knee Surgery, Pulls Out Of U.S. Tour With BUCKCHERRY
Former HANOI ROCKS wildchild MICHAEL MONROE just pulled the plug on his upcoming U.S. tour as BUCKCHERRY’s sidekick. Turns out, surviving the ‘80s glam-punk scene was easy compared to keeping his knees intact. Who knew? Earlier today (Tuesday, August 26), MICHAEL’s social media dropped this vibe: “Unfortunately, MICHAEL MONROE will […]
2025 ‘Bowl For Ronnie’ Celebrity Bowling Party Announced
The “Bowl For Ronnie” celebrity bowling party, the annual event benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, is set for Thursday, November 13, 2025. Taking place at PINZ Bowling Kitchen + Bar in Studio City, California, the event will once again be hosted by television and radio personality Eddie Trunk, […]
Izegrim to Play Reunion Shows Aboard This Year’s 70000 Tons of Metal Cruise
Dutch death/thrash squad IZEGRIM is crawling out of retirement like a zombie with a backstage pass! Six years after waving goodbye, they’re reuniting for 70000 TONS OF METAL, the floating metal festival that’s basically Coachella for headbangers… if Coachella had more beer, fewer flower crowns, and a 0% chance of […]
The Acacia Strain announce big show in New York, featuring Skinless, Full of Hell, Fuming Mouth, others
The Acacia Strain will once again spread holiday cheer via heavy music this December as their “Tune Low Die Slow Ho Ho” returns. The 2025 installment of the two-day, holiday extravaganza is set for Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 at Empire Live in Albany, New York. Tickets go […]
Ne Obliviscaris, Rivers Of Nihil, Psycroptic announce North American tour
Australian progressive metal outfit Ne Obliviscaris will headline a North American tour this fall featuring direct support from Rivers of Nihil and Psycroptic. The full schedule is listed below (general tickets go on sale this Friday, August 29 at 10am local time). Ne Obliviscaris comment: “USA and Canada! We are […]
Kim Dracula tour bus catches fire, singer forced to miss two shows on Ice Nine Kills tour
Yesterday in the Southwest, the tour bus transporting Tasmanian artist Kim Dracula (née Samuel Wellings) caught fire and was destroyed. Wellings, who is currently on the road supporting Ice Nine Kills as they tour the U.S., had been asleep at the time the fire broke out. The performer was forced […]