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On May 13, 1975, Cabaret Voltaire made the transition from the studio to the stage with the band’s first live performance at the Sheffield Students Union Refectory. Now, surviving members Stephen ‘Mal’ Mallinder and Chris Watson are celebrating this momentous anniversary with a special performance to take place at this […]

Originally announced as their swan song, the deathcore veterans kicked off “The Death Oceano Tour” tonight Tuesday, May 13th in Indianapolis, IN, with I Declare War, Escuela Grind, Filth, and Backbiter onboard. That run was set to mark the end of the band following vocalist Adam Warren‘s announcement late last […]

Looks like North America’s about to get a proper dose of indigenous black metal magic! BLACKBRAID (who basically sound like a blizzard in a pine forest) just announced they’re hitting the road this fall. Pro tip: You might want to start practicing your best “I’m-very-serious-about-atmospheric-black-metal” face now. Mark your calendars […]

Ah, 2024 – the gift that keeps on giving! Nazis doing their best retro fashion revival, the economy playing Jenga with tariffs, and Uncle Sam’s totally chill secret police playing “Where’s Waldo?” with immigrants. Normally you’d crank some tunes to escape this circus, but LORD BUFFALO (Austin’s favorite purveyors of […]

Alright, let’s get this out of the way: LIVE NATION IS THE WORST. They’re like that one friend who crashes on your couch, eats your snacks, and charges you rent. Monopoly? Check. Absurd fees? Check. General soul-sucking vibes? Double-check. But hey, they’re dangling $30 concert tickets in our faces like […]

The crew was back in town, and Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival brought the house down – again! Over 175,000 music fans descended upon Historic Crew Stadium in Ohio for the sold-out extravaganza, held May 8-11, and it was a wild ride. More than 100 bands rocked four stages, […]

So Asphyx just dropped a cryptic bomb: their upcoming East Coast gigs are being billed as their final East Coast shows. Why? Your guess is as good as mine (though I’m betting on either a collective allergy to New York pizza or a secret plan to haunt European castles full-time). […]

Circle Jerks have expanded their upcoming North American tour following the recent announcement of their September 19th birthday show for frontman Keith Morris in Hollywood, CA. That celebratory gig—set to feature Ceremony, Negative Approach, and Rocket From The Crypt—has now become part of a larger tour set to hit multiple […]

Between their 2025 Aussie tour (because what’s a metal band without a “we’re coming for your kangaroos” leg?) and a Euro trek with OBITUARY – yes, the band whose growls could scare a Viking into retirement – the Bay Area thrash legends are now bringing the mosh to Latin America […]

Axe-wizards JOHN 5 and RICHIE KOTZEN are hitting the road together for the first time ever this fall. Mark your calendars: their six-string circus kicks off October 16 and shreds through November across the U.S. of A. Says JOHN 5 (who’s probably got more guitars than most people have socks): […]