Shock rock legends GWAR have been announced as co-headliners for the inaugural ‘Endless Fires’ festival, with the band’s offshoot project X-Cops also newly added to the event. The two-day festival is scheduled to take place August 15-16 at Sharkey’s Event Center in Syracuse, New York. The event is being organized by Keith Allen, founder of the original Hellfest. Allen launched the new festival after publicly claiming that Josh Grabelle, founder of Trustkill Records, took control of the Hellfest brand. The debut edition of ‘Endless Fires’ will feature an eclectic lineup spanning hardcore, metal, hip-hop, punk, and crossover acts. Endless Fires…
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Long-running New York death metal outfit Internal Bleeding have officially welcomed Theo Vlahos as their new permanent vocalist. Vlahos is known for his work with Vomit Forth and Weeping, and steps into the role following Internal Bleeding’s recent UK tour with Sherwood Webber of Skinless handling vocal duties. Announcing the lineup addition on social media, the band expressed confidence in the latest incarnation of the group. “Please welcome our new vocalist Theo Vlahos of @weepingdeathmetal & @vomitforth. If you follow this band you know we are an ever-evolving entity and this is our most lethal form yet. See you tonight…
Industrial metal veterans Fear Factory have offered fans a behind-the-scenes look at a new music video currently in production. The band shared footage from the shoot on social media, showcasing several robotic props and visual elements being used for the upcoming clip. While specific details regarding the song have yet to be revealed, the video marks another sign that the group’s next studio album is moving closer to release. The forthcoming record will serve as Fear Factory’s eleventh studio album and their first since the departure of longtime vocalist Burton C. Bell. Stepping into the role is Milo Silvestro, who…
Veteran melodic metalcore outfit Darkest Hour have officially wrapped tracking on their eleventh studio album. The band shared the news through guitarist Mike Schleibaum, who confirmed that recording sessions have concluded and that the project will now move into the mixing stage. The upcoming record was tracked with producer Mark Lewis, whose résumé includes work with Whitechapel and **Cannibal Corpse>. The update follows the band’s recent decision to re-sign with MNRK Heavy head of entering the studio. Schleibaum shared his excitement about reaching the latest milestone in the album’s creation: “WE DID IT!!! We’ve completed the tracking of our 11th…
Texas death metal outfit Creeping Death have officially signed with BLKIIBLK, marking a new chapter for the band as work continues on their next full-length release. The group is currently writing and recording its third studio album, with vocalist Reese Alavi promising that the forthcoming effort will be the most definitive representation of the band yet. “We’re beyond stoked to join forces with BLKIIBLK. It took very little time to see how hard the label’s camp works for their artists & it couldn’t have come at a better time. We’ve been working hard on LP3 all year, and we can…
Canadian hardcore punk outfit Cancer Bats have announced a full UK headlining tour for this fall, bringing Ignite and Knives along for the ‘Made Of Loud Tour’. The run, presented by Marshall Amplification, will see the bands hit a wide range of UK independent venues throughout October, before wrapping up with a Halloween night finale in London. Cancer Bats commented on the announcement, expressing excitement about the upcoming shows and the lineup. “We are beyond excited to announce this Marshall Made Of Loud Tour!! Playing all our favourite independent venues across the UK, with Ignite and Knives, and we end…
Chicago psych-doom outfit REZN have unveiled “Rites Of Passage,” the second single from their upcoming album ‘Cycles In The Infinite Dream’. The new track arrives less than a month after the band announced the record and released its lead single, “Cloudfall.” The album is scheduled to arrive on July 24 and continues REZN’s blend of expansive psychedelic textures, crushing doom riffs, and atmospheric songwriting. Vocalist and guitarist Rob McWilliams explained that “Rites Of Passage” was chosen in part because it showcases the dynamic approach that defines much of the upcoming album. “We wanted to go for a barreling, rolling feel…
Experimental grindcore outfit Squid Pisser have announced a lengthy late summer U.S. headlining run dubbed the ‘Tumors Across America Tour’. The tour arrives as the band continue work on new material alongside producer Toshi Kasai, whose past credits include work with Melvins and Big Business. Known for their chaotic blend of grindcore, noise rock, and absurdist imagery, the group is preparing to bring that energy across much of the country this August and September. Vocalist Baxter Yogurt commented on the upcoming trek in typically off-the-wall fashion: “We’re excited to take the van east with our giant rubber Pet Cockroach riding…
Several artists from the hardcore and metal scenes have been announced as participants in Taco Bell’s Feed The Beat Program for 2026. For nearly two decades, Taco Bell has used the initiative to support emerging touring artists by providing meal assistance while they are on the road. Beyond free food, the program has also helped participating acts gain additional exposure through marketing campaigns, social media features, and music placements in Taco Bell advertising. Among the heavier artists selected for the 2026 class are: The program has become a notable platform for developing artists over the years, with previous participants receiving…
Melodic metalcore outfit Dark Divine have issued a public statement addressing renewed criticism tied to allegations made by a former crew member in 2025, as calls continue to grow online for the band to be removed from their recently announced fall tour with Motionless In White. The controversy resurfaced following the tour announcement, with discussion spreading across social media and eventually becoming a trending topic on X. Critics have pointed to accusations made by a former crew member, who alleged that the band fostered a hostile work environment and was not respectful toward LGBTQ+ individuals. In their statement, Dark Divine…
