Former guitarist and bassist Senses Fail member Zack Roach has passed away unexpectedly, according to statements from his family and loved ones. Roach was best known for his time with Senses Fail between 2009 and 2016, where he contributed guitar and backing vocals during the Renacer and Pull the Thorns From Your Heart eras. He also briefly handled bass duties during his tenure with the band. He was also involved in projects including Spirit of the Stairs and Team Tremolo throughout his career. Senses Fail vocalist Buddy Nielsen (James “Buddy” Nielsen) paid tribute to Roach in a video message, reflecting…
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Dead Icarus vocalist and former Atreyu frontman Alex Varkatzas has completed firefighter training, marking the start of a new career path outside music.
A stage curtain caught fire during Evanescence’s “Calm Down” performance in Tampa, FL. A stagehand quickly extinguished the flames without the band missing a beat.
All That Remains vocalist Phil Labonte says society is failing men and boys, arguing therapy is ineffective for men and that men solve problems through action rather than talking.
Norwegian “tundra rockers” Slomosa have released a new in-studio session recorded for KEXP, giving fans a professionally captured look at the band during their recent North American run. The session was recorded this past April while the group were out on their first-ever North American headlining tour. The performance showcases five tracks from the band’s catalog, highlighting the fuzz-heavy desert rock sound that has helped the outfit build a growing international following. Songs featured during the session include: The newly released performance arrives as Slomosa continue to build momentum following their breakthrough touring efforts across North America and Europe. If…
Denver doom metal outfit Khemmis have released their new self-titled album today, June 12th, through Nuclear Blast. Accompanying the record’s arrival is the premiere of a music video for “Gilded Chambers,” one of the album’s featured tracks. While the song is newly available in studio form, fans may already be familiar with it. Khemmis first performed “Gilded Chambers” live in December 2025 during a hometown show in Englewood, CO. Footage from that performance was later used as the foundation for the song’s official music video, which was directed by Alex Pace. Speaking about the track and its accompanying visual, vocalist/guitarist…
My Chemical Romance have officially released their cover of Pulp’s classic track “Common People” to streaming services, offering fans another preview of the upcoming deluxe edition of Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys. The recording is not a newly created cover, however. The performance dates back to a BBC Radio 1 in-studio session recorded and filmed around the time the band’s third studio album was originally released. Now, the track is receiving an official standalone release as part of the celebration surrounding the album’s upcoming 15th anniversary reissue. The expanded edition of Danger Days: The True Lives…
The fallout from the now-viral “banana man” incident at an End It show continues, with the fan at the center of the controversy recently sharing his side of the story during an appearance on the Beardo & Weirdo podcast. The incident took place during End It’s set in Toronto, Ontario, when frontman Akil Godsey singled out a concertgoer wearing a banana costume and offered the band’s setlist to anyone who managed to tear it apart. Members of the crowd quickly responded, ripping pieces of the costume from the fan and tossing them around the venue. The fan, identified only as…
Evanescence launched their 2026 world tour on June 12th at the iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL, delivering a set filled with live debuts, deep cuts, and guest appearances. The biggest surprise of the night came with the first-ever live performance of “Like You,” a non-single from the band’s 2006 album The Open Door. The track had never been played live before, making its appearance one of the standout moments of the show. The set also heavily featured material from their newly released album Sanctuary, with multiple songs making their live debut for the first time as part…
Alternative metal outfit Stitched Up Heart have officially released the music video for “MEDUSA,” the title track from their newly launched album of the same name. The single features a guest appearance from Lyric Noel, adding another layer to the band’s latest era, which is also marked by a wide range of collaborations across the full record. The album reportedly includes guest contributions from members of Nonpoint, Butcher Babies, Eyes Set To Kill, and others, further expanding its crossover alternative metal appeal. The newly released video for “MEDUSA” was directed by Michael Levine, bringing the album’s visual identity to life…
