Guess who’s back with a fresh crew? The OG punk chaos-makers BLACK FLAG just unveiled a new lineup. Founding guitarist Greg Ginn – the man who probably owns more amp noise pedals than socks – is now joined by vocalist Max Zanelly, bassist David Rodriguez, and drummer Bryce Weston. Cue […]
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Snot Guitarist Sonny Mayo Quit the Band, Doc Coyle to Fill In for Upcoming Shows
Alright, so nu-metal legends SNOT—you know, the band that reunited earlier this year and got everyone screaming “WAIT, WHAT?!”—are back at it again. Fresh off the hype train with new vocalist Andy Knapp (from STRONGER THAN MACHINES, because apparently regular machines just weren’t enough), they’ve been busy booking shows like […]
Wargasm Debut “Vigilantes” Music Video, Announce Their First-Ever North American Headlining Tour
The electro nü-metal duo WARGASM has finally ditched the middleman (aka Slowplay and Republic Records) and is now flying solo – cue the “we’re independent, hear us roar!” chants! To celebrate this newfound freedom, they’ve unleashed their brand new single “Vigilantes” under their own label, Angry Songs For Sad People. […]
Magnitude, Stick To Your Guns, The Warriors, Etc. Announce 2025 ‘Furnace Fest’ Pre-Show
Get ready, Birmingham! A killer pre-show is cooking for this year’s FURNACE FEST! On October 2nd, MAGNITUDE (fun fact: these guys are known for their intense live performances – buckle up!), STICK TO YOUR GUNS (STYG’s Jesse Barnett is also a outspoken social activist, using their platform for good!), THE […]
Corpus Offal Drop Extensive U.S. Tour Dates
So last month, the Texas death metal crew CEREBRAL ROT decided to pull a phoenix move – they broke up and immediately rose from the grave as CORPUS OFFAL. Because why mourn a band’s demise when you can just slap together a new supergroup? This thrashy Frankenstein features ex-CEREBRAL ROT […]
RAWG to Play Their First-Ever Concert Cruise in NYC to Celebrate a Major Metal Promotion
Listen up, you filthy humans! Freeman Promotions is turning 15, and they’re throwing a boat party so wild, even GWAR’s intergalactic overlords might crack a smile (under all that rubber, probably). On May 13, hop aboard the Liberty Belle at NYC’s Pier 36 for a three-hour cruise around Manhattan (insert […]
Chameleons to join The Psychedelic Furs on North American tour after co-headlining with Twin Tribes
As the Chameleons prepares to launch a North American tour co-headlining with Texas darkwavers Twin Tribes, the British post-punk act has announced an additional 14 dates this summer supporting The Psychedelic Furs. Adding to an already busy touring schedule for 2025, the new dates will see Chameleons stepping in for […]
TOBIAS FORGE On GHOST’s Phone ‘Ban’ For 2025 Tour: ‘For Two Hours, You Feel Relieved Of The Chains That Is The Ether’
Tobias Forge, the brainiac behind GHOST, just spilled the beans in a chat with Riff X‘s “Metal XS” about why their 2025 world tour is going full “Amish mode” with Yondr phone-lock pouches. When asked if their device-free film shoot for “Rite Here Rite Now” at LA’s Kia Forum last […]
DOZER Announces North American Tour Dates
Sweden’s stoner rock OGs DOZER are hitting the big 3-0 with a nostalgia-packed compilation called Rewind to Return: Rarities, Singles and B-Sides, dropping August 1st. True to its name, this double album’s like a dusty treasure chest full of remastered deep cuts and forgotten gems, all polished up by KARL […]
Teen Metal Band Chained Saint Announce Their First-Ever US Tour
Teen metal outfit Chained Saint have announced the dates for their first tour. The outfit have been taken under the wing of Alice In Chains vocalist/guitarist William DuVall, who produced their debut album “Blindside“. They’ve also subsequently picked up some shows opening for the aforementioned grunge metal legends. 05/06 Miami, […]