Wes Borland has officially unveiled a new signature Jackson King V guitar, developed in collaboration with Jackson Guitars. Known as one of the most visually distinctive and influential guitarists of the nü-metal era through his work with Limp Bizkit, Borland’s new signature model was designed around a heavily modified left-handed King V that he personally converted for right-handed use over the years. Despite its relatively stripped-down appearance compared to some of Borland’s more elaborate stage aesthetics, the guitar was specifically built to match his practical live-performance demands and touring durability standards. Discussing the collaboration, Borland explained: “It’s taking me a…
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Veteran thrash metal outfit Flotsam and Jetsam have officially released their new single “Rats In The Temple”, along with an accompanying music video directed by Lance Gergar. The track serves as the title song from the band’s upcoming sixteenth studio album, ‘Rats In The Temple’, which is scheduled for release on August 28 through Napalm Records. Speaking about the newly released single, vocalist Eric Knutson shared his excitement surrounding the song and the technical demands involved in creating it. He stated: “We’re super excited to release the first single from the album, which is very fittingly the title track, ‘Rats…
Australian technical death metal outfit Psycroptic have officially announced their ninth studio album, ‘The Pulse Of Annihilation’, set for release on July 17th through Metal Blade Records. The upcoming effort marks the band’s first release with the label following their lengthy tenure with Prosthetic Records. To coincide with the announcement, the Tasmanian band have debuted the record’s first single, “Gathering A Venomous Herd,” alongside an accompanying music video directed by Robert Brens. Guitarist Joseph Haley once again handled production duties for the album at his own Crawlspace Productions studio. Speaking on the direction of the record, Haley shared: “‘The Pulse…
Manchester crossover outfit Guilt Trip have teamed up with Adidas for a limited-edition collaboration centered around the iconic Superstar II sneaker. The special release will arrive on June 06th, one day after the band release their new album **Armour Of Angels via Roadrunner Records. Speaking with Hypebeast about the collaboration, drummer Tom Aimson reflected on the significance of the brand within UK culture and the band’s upbringing. “Adidas is ingrained in our culture. Being from the north of England, you see the brand in music, football and beyond because it’s what people relate to the most around here. We’re honored…
TheBoyShadow, the alternative metal project led by former Loathe guitarist Connor Sweeney, have released a new music video for their latest single “Innocent Instinct.” The track marks the third overall release from the project so far. Sweeney, who previously helped shape Loathe’s acclaimed sound, has been developing TheBoyShadow for several years. According to previous comments surrounding the project, the earliest foundations for the endeavor were planted roughly four years ago. The project is currently signed to Roadrunner Records, though there has not yet been any official word regarding a debut EP or full-length album release. With “Innocent Instinct”, TheBoyShadow continue…
Colorado thrash metal outfit HAVOK have officially signed with BLKIIBLK, joining a roster that also includes acts such as Megadeth and Biohazard. To mark the announcement, the band have unveiled a brand new single titled “Fifth Generation Warfare”, accompanied by an official lyric video. In a statement regarding the new partnership, the band said: “We’re excited to sign with a new label that is hungry and eager to make a name for themselves, while still being led by a seasoned veteran. The music we’re releasing with BLKIIBLK is a continuation of Havok’s history of fast and tight heavy metal and…
Sludge metal supergroup SUN DONT SHINE have released a new music video for their track “All You Wasted”. The song appears on the band’s debut album From Birth To Death, which was released on April 1st. The group features members connected to Crowbar, Type O Negative, Down, and other notable heavy acts, continuing to blend doom, sludge, and Southern metal influences throughout the project. The newly released visual was directed by Mike Holderbeast, who previously worked with bands including Down and Corrosion Of Conformity. Holderbeast also handled the band’s earlier visual material tied to the album campaign. SUN DONT SHINE’s…
Alternative metal outfit Holy Wars have released a new music video for their track “Skin Deep”, continuing promotion for their latest album Shadow Work / Light Work, which arrived April 24th through Pale Chord Music. The newly unveiled visual arrives as the band prepare for a busy stretch of touring throughout the summer and fall, including appearances alongside Oxymorrons, Black Veil Brides, Caskets, and Archers, as well as multiple stops on this year’s Vans Warped Tour revival. Tour Dates With Oxymorrons: Holy Wars: With Black Veil Brides, Caskets & Archers: Holy Wars: If you’re rocking with The Mosh Network, hit…
Veteran heavy metal acts Armored Saint and Metal Church will unite for a co-headlining North American tour this fall under the banner ‘The Metal Saint Tour’, with LiveKill set to appear as support. The announcement comes just under a week after the release of Armored Saint’s latest studio album Emotion Factory Reset, while Metal Church issued their newest full-length Dead To Rights back in April. Both bands will perform full headline sets throughout the run, marking a rare pairing of two of the most enduring names from the 1980s heavy metal movement. Armored Saint vocalist John Bush commented on the…
156/Silence have confirmed they will now appear on every date of Chiodos’ upcoming summer North American tour with sace6 and Calva Louise, expanding their previously reduced role on the run. The band had initially been scheduled to miss seven dates of the tour, but have now confirmed that they will be performing across the entire routing following an updated announcement issued May 27th. In addition, a second Chicago date at the House Of Blues has now been added for August 17th. The expanded run also arrives as 156/Silence continue building momentum around their newly announced album From A Distance, which…
