A California judge has denied the latest attempt by Marilyn Manson (Brian Warner) to have a civil sexual assault lawsuit filed by former personal assistant Ashley Walters dismissed, allowing the case to move forward as both sides continue gathering evidence. The lawsuit has taken several twists since it was originally filed in 2021. Walters accused Manson of sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and violations of multiple California civil codes stemming from alleged incidents in 2010 and 2011. The case was initially dismissed in May 2022 after a judge raised concerns regarding the statute of…
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Nü-metal and alternative metal veterans Colepitz have officially returned with a brand new single titled “End Of Everything,” marking their first new material in roughly sixteen years. The track is being self-produced by the band and arrives alongside a lyric video premiere, with engineering handled by Jonathan Wyman at The Halo studio in Windham, Maine. For mixing duties, Colepitz enlisted Sky Van Hoff, known for his work with acts including Sleep Token and Rammstein. The band noted the decision came after being impressed with his work on Sleep Token’s This Place Will Become Your Tomb. Looking ahead, Colepitz are also…
Pennsylvania metalcore outfit UltraViolent (featuring members linked to Galactic Empire) have unveiled a new music video for their track “EYES OF GOD,” marking the first official release from their latest lineup. Vocalist Brett Anspach says the song represents both a creative reset and a thematic shift for the band, describing it as one of the earliest compositions from the revamped lineup as UltraViolent moves into a new phase. “‘EYES OF GOD’ is one of the first songs this current lineup has written. We’re moving past an old era and revamping the definition of UltraViolent,” Anspach explained. Lyrically, the track tackles…
Melodic metalcore outfit Kill The Lights have released their latest single, “Panic Blooms,” marking the band’s second new track of the year following March’s “Iron Bite.” The internationally based quintet features former Bullet For My Valentine drummer Michael “Moose” Thomas alongside vocalist James Clark, formerly of Throw The Fight. As with their previous single, “Panic Blooms” also includes production and songwriting input from Chris Clancy, continuing his involvement in the band’s recent output. The new track further builds on Kill The Lights’ evolving modern metalcore sound as they continue rolling out new material following their recent reactivation in the studio.…
Mathcore veterans Burnt By The Sun have officially ended their 15-year hiatus, confirming their return today, June 05th, alongside the surprise addition of Bill Kelliher of Mastodon. The New Jersey-born heavy outfit—known for early 2000s releases Soundtrack to the Personal Revolution, The Perfect Is the Enemy of the Good, and Heart of Darkness—reveal that their revival brings back the band’s core lineup of vocalist Mike Olender, guitarist John Adubato, bassist Ted Patterson, and drummer Dave Witte. According to the band, the reunion began taking shape in late 2025 when the members came together at the funeral of Patterson’s father, a…
The legal battle between the trust of late Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell Abbott and Dean Guitars continues to develop, as In Dime We Trust has issued a detailed response following a recent court ruling that largely favored the guitar manufacturer. Back in April, a judge issued a summary judgment in the long-running lawsuit, dismissing most of the claims brought against Dean Guitars’ parent company, Armadillo Distribution Enterprises. The case, originally filed in 2021, centers around allegations that the company breached its endorsement agreement with Abbott regarding his signature “Stealth” and “Razorback” guitar designs. The trust—headed by Abbott’s longtime partner and…
Guilt Trip have officially released their new album Armour Of Angels today, June 05th, via Roadrunner Records, marking a major new chapter for the British crossover outfit alongside the launch of a fresh music video for “One By One.” The new visual gives fans their first proper look at the record in motion, arriving just as the full album drops after a three-year writing and recording process. Reflecting on the release, the band described Armour Of Angels as a deeply personal body of work that captures their journey to this point. “We are proud to unleash our brand new record…
Electric Callboy have joined forces with The Offspring frontman Dexter Holland for a new single titled “Let The Good Times Roll,” blending their electronicore energy with classic punk rock influence on a surprise collaboration. The track will appear on Electric Callboy’s upcoming album TANZNEID, due out August 07th, and continues the band’s run of high-profile, genre-blurring releases. Speaking on the collaboration, Electric Callboy highlighted how influential The Offspring were on their development as a band. “The Offspring have been one of the bands that shaped us from the very beginning. Their music was part of our lives long before Electric…
Linkin Park appear to be quietly teasing a new film project titled Unshatter, with fans spotting references to a dedicated URL appearing on merchandise during the band’s ongoing European and UK tour dates. The URL — unshattermovie.com — has been printed on select tour merch items and stickers being sold at shows, though the site itself currently appears to be a placeholder with no active content at the time of writing. While the band has not officially confirmed any details, speculation is already building around what Unshatter could be. Notably, Linkin Park filmed their November 15th, 2024 performance at Allianz…
Florida’s beloved independent music gathering The Fest has revealed another massive wave of artists for its 2026 edition, bringing the total lineup to more than 330 bands. Set to take place October 23-25 in Gainesville, FL, The Fest 24 has now added 220 more acts to an already stacked bill. Among the latest additions is veteran punk outfit Lagwagon, who join previously announced headliners The Bouncing Souls and Pup. The Bouncing Souls and Pup will each perform two sets during the weekend, while the newly expanded lineup also includes appearances from Texas Is The Reason, Bear Vs. Shark, Sparta, Torche,…
