The Dillinger Escape Plan have confirmed they are approaching the “ending stretch” of their ongoing Calculating Infinity 25th anniversary reunion shows, marking the close of a chapter that began after their 2023 return. The influential mathcore group originally disbanded in 2017 following a farewell tour, but reunited several years later with original vocalist Dimitri Minakakis joining them to perform material from their 1999 debut album Calculating Infinity. In a statement shared June 1st, the band confirmed the run is now nearing its conclusion, with additional shows still to come before the final performances are completed. The band wrote: “This has…
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Behemoth have unveiled full details for their upcoming release I, Scvlptor, including the tracklist, artwork, and a mix of new material, re-recordings, and cover songs. The album will arrive via Massacre Records on September 4th. The release sees the Polish blackened death metal outfit revisiting early material, including re-recorded versions of “Rise Of The Blackstorm Of Evil” and “In Thy Pandemaeternum”, presented with updated production and arrangement. Also featured is a live rendition of Bathory’s “The Return Of Darkness And Evil”, which includes a guest appearance from Rotting Christ vocalist Sakis Tolis. Elsewhere, Behemoth take on Venom’s “In League With…
Sleep Theory have issued a statement following the passing of a concertgoer who had previously sustained an injury during the band’s performance at Pointfest in St. Louis, MO on May 16th. According to a GoFundMe campaign set up by a family member, 28-year-old Danielle Uskiwich was injured during the set after being struck in the head by a crowd surfer. She later began experiencing severe headaches and was diagnosed with a brain bleed before being hospitalized, where she suffered multiple strokes and underwent surgery for a brain clot. She passed away on May 26th. Family members have since clarified that…
Rising Connecticut metalcore outfit Balmora have announced the departure of guitarist Jay Torblaa following reported online allegations concerning inappropriate interactions with a minor. The announcement was made via a statement shared by the remaining members of the band—vocalist Paul Cole, guitarist Colin Flynn, bassist Danny, and drummer Chaz Torok—addressing the situation and confirming Torblaa’s exit. The band stated: “In the past few days we’ve seen the evidence and screen shots of the behavior of our guitarist engaging with someone underage. We the other four members Danny, Paul, Colin and Chaz don’t f*ck with this at all obviously. Jay will be…
Atlanta, GA punk/hardcore outfit Gas Station Boner Pills have had work on their upcoming album paused following a reported allegation involving bassist/vocalist Misha Tot. In a video statement, Jeff Town of Jeff Town Records confirmed that the label has halted production on the release after being made aware of the situation. Town stated that the alleged victim has requested anonymity and noted that limited information is currently available. Town issued the following statement: “I’m Jeff Town from Jefftown Records. We just found out that Misha from Gas Station Boner Pills has been accused of sexual assault. We’ve stopped production on…
Pierce The Veil have added another milestone to their growing RIAA tally, with their track “Besitos” officially being certified gold in the United States. The song, which opens the band’s 2011 sophomore album Selfish Machines, reached the certification threshold on May 28th, 2026, as confirmed by the RIAA. The album itself was previously certified gold in July 2025, and this latest achievement marks another individual track from the record reaching a major sales and streaming benchmark. In recent years, Pierce The Veil have seen a steady rise in both gold and platinum certifications as their catalog continues to gain traction…
A pair of former Puddle Of Mudd touring members have formed a new tribute act paying homage to their former band, officially launching under the name X-Mudds. The project features guitarist/vocalist Matt Fuller and drummer Dave Moreno, both of whom previously served multiple stints in Puddle Of Mudd, including an extended run together between 2013 and 2023. The lineup is fronted by Gabe Maska, who also performs with Nirvana tribute act Come As Nirvana. The group has been billed as featuring “the touring members” behind the original band’s live era, with promotional material stating: “THE TOURING MEMBERS. THE MUSIC. THE…
Canadian hard rock veterans Three Days Grace have added a new wave of RIAA certifications to their catalog, including multiple multi-platinum milestones and fresh gold awards across key albums and singles. Leading the latest updates, the band’s 2009 album Life Starts Now has officially been certified 5x multi-platinum in the United States. The record previously reached 4x platinum status in November 2025, continuing its steady climb more than a decade after its release. Meanwhile, the band’s breakout 2006 single “Animal I Have Become” has also reached a major new milestone, earning 9x platinum certification as of May 21, 2026. The…
Arizona death metal heavyweights Gatecreeper have officially entered the studio to begin recording new material. The band confirmed via social media on May 30th that sessions are now underway at Homewrecker Recording Studio in Tucson, AZ, marking the next phase of work on their follow-up release. Gatecreeper had previously revealed in April that they were actively writing new material, with the latest update confirming that those ideas have now moved into full recording mode. At this stage, no additional details have been announced regarding the release timeline, title, or format of the new material, though the band shared a series…
Japanese noise rock veterans Boris are set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their landmark album Pink with a major European and UK tour this fall. The run will mark the band’s first return to the region in approximately three years and will feature Planning For Burial as direct support across the entire trek. Tickets for the tour are on sale now. Originally released in 2005, Pink is widely regarded as one of Boris’ most influential records, blending elements of sludge, shoegaze, and experimental rock into one of their most defining releases. The upcoming anniversary tour will see the band…
