Metallica have released official live footage of “…And Justice For All” from the opening night of their ‘Life Burns Faster’ residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The performance marked the song’s first appearance in the band’s setlist since 2014, as the thrash metal legends continue their run at the immersive venue.
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Architects vocalist Sam Carter has opened up about how ongoing online criticism of his live screaming has affected his mental health and diminished his enjoyment of performing. In a personal statement shared ahead of the band’s European and UK tour with Korn, Carter discussed the anxiety and self-doubt he has experienced since criticism intensified following a performance at Rock am Ring. He also revealed that he has been attending therapy, taking medication to manage his anxiety, and working with a vocal coach as he seeks to regain his confidence and reconnect with performing.
Roger Waters has criticized Metallica frontman James Hetfield, calling him a “complete prick” during an appearance on The Katie Halper Show. Waters took issue with Hetfield’s recent comments at the Sphere in Las Vegas, where the guitarist said Metallica’s agenda was “love, energy and heavy music,” rather than influencing fans with outside messaging. Waters also revisited Hetfield’s past response to reports that Metallica’s music had been used during the torture of Iraqi prisoners, escalating the latest debate over musicians, politics, and public statements.
Fervence make a powerful statement with ‘Constructs,’ their 11-track progressive metalcore album released through Metal Blade Records. Led by Stevie B.’s versatile vocals and supported by Trent Odneal’s thoughtful guitar work, the record explores grief, memory, identity, relationships, and mortality through crushing riffs, atmospheric melodies, and emotionally direct songwriting. From the intensity of “Miasma” and “Ascension” to the thematic bookends “Pathways” and “Constructs,” the album showcases a Texas band developing a distinctive voice in modern metal.
GWAR have teamed up with horror host Joe Bob Briggs and John Brennan And The Bigfeet for ‘GWAR And The Last Drive-In-Stein,’ a collaborative album arriving November 13 through Pit Records. The release features GWAR’s live performance from The Last Drive-In’s 2025 Halloween special, alongside songs from the show’s house band. The announcement also brings the release of “Splatter-Fu,” a new GWAR track written by John Brennan, accompanied by an official video.
Progressive metal band SikTh have released the final installment in their Marshall in-studio live performance series, featuring “Flogging The Horses.” The performance arrives ahead of the December 4 release of the 20th anniversary edition of the band’s sophomore album, ‘Death Of A Dead Day,’ which has been given a new mix by Periphery’s Adam “Nolly” Getgood. Originally released in 2006, “Flogging The Horses” was also a lead single from the album’s original release campaign.
We Came As Romans have unveiled a reimagined version of “where did you go?” featuring Australian metalcore band HEAVENSGATE. The collaboration appears on ‘ALL IS BEAUTIFUL… BECAUSE WE’RE DOOMED: CIRCULARITY,’ an expanded companion release to the band’s latest album arriving November 6. The collection features new interpretations from artists including Dayseeker, Currents, After The Burial, Make Them Suffer, Bury Tomorrow, and Ladrones, alongside four additional tracks from We Came As Romans.
Fleshgod Apocalypse vocalist and guitarist Francesco Paoli has shared photos of his newly reconstructed left hand following another surgery related to his serious 2021 rock climbing accident. The procedure involved transplanting tissue from his hip to rebuild damaged areas of his hand after lasting ulnar nerve damage left him with permanent loss of sensation and muscle function. Paoli says the operation went well and that another refinement procedure is likely planned for 2027, with no expected impact on the band’s show schedule.
From First To Last have announced three Texas headline shows for December with support from UnityTX, Rosasharin, and Houses We Die In. The run includes performances in Dallas on December 10, Austin on December 11, and Houston on December 13, with tickets going on sale October 16. The shows follow the release of ‘We Were Bleeding Anyway,’ the band’s first collection of new songs in more than a decade and their debut release featuring vocalist Lil Lotus.
Kingdom Of Giants have released “10 Cent Martyr,” the latest single from their upcoming album ‘Usurper,’ due November 13 through SharpTone Records. Vocalist Dana Willax discusses the band’s move beyond traditional metalcore riffs and the vocal contrast he shares with JT Gutierrez, who joined the group earlier this year. The band will support the album with a North American tour alongside Deadlands, Holy Wars, and Night Rider, beginning November 14 in Seattle.
