After years of speculation and delays, the long-discussed Look Outside Your Window project from members of Slipknot finally has an official worldwide release date attached to it. According to a new announcement shared through the album’s Instagram page, the record will receive a broader release on June 12 across multiple physical formats, including six vinyl editions and a Digipak CD. Among the newly announced variants are: Most of the pressings are limited editions, with the Blue Transparent Leaf-Filled version positioned as the premium collector’s option at a substantially higher price point than the standard variants. Several editions reportedly sold out…
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Industrial metal veterans Static-X have officially canceled the remainder of their 2026 touring schedule, citing unspecified medical concerns impacting members of the band. The group shared the news through social media on Monday, May 18, explaining that the situation requires immediate attention and has forced them off the road for the foreseeable future. In their statement, the band wrote: “Due to serious medical issues, Static-X will be forced to cancel our remaining tour dates in 2026. The situation is unavoidable and requires immediate attention.” The band also apologized to fans affected by the cancelations while expressing optimism about returning next…
Bring Me The Horizon surprised fans during their headlining set at the 2026 Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival by bringing out rising online vocalist MAPHRA for a live performance of “Doomed.” The collaboration marked the first time MAPHRA has performed the 2015 That’s The Spirit track live alongside the band, with the moment taking place at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio during Friday night’s festival headlining slot. MAPHRA’s appearance continues a breakout stretch for the vocalist, who has gained major traction online through covers of metalcore and alternative metal songs. Earlier this year, her rendition of “Doomed” climbed…
Anthrax guitarist and lyricist Scott Ian has shared his thoughts on the current political climate in the United States, tying his perspective directly to the band’s recently released single It’s For The Kids. In a conversation with Allison Hagendorf, Ian reflected on the emotional weight behind the lyrics, explaining how personal experiences and concerns about the world his child is growing up in influenced the track. He described anger as something rooted in fear, noting how becoming a parent shifted his worldview and heightened his concerns about global safety and accountability. “I was definitely… That’s how I deal with anger.…
The new alternative metal and post-hardcore project Visitors have officially released their debut EP Fringe, marking the group’s first full-length statement since forming. The band is led by vocalist Will Jackson, previously known for his work with mathcore outfit From A Second Story Window and deathcore band End Of All. Joining him in the lineup are guitarist Toby Hiatt, bassist Wes Haymore, and drummer Justin Collins, rounding out the core formation of the new project. The five-track EP was produced by Trevor Sharp, helping shape the band’s blend of alternative metal and post-hardcore influences into a cohesive debut release. No…
Swedish doom metal outfit Monolord have unveiled their latest single It’s Neverending, the final advance preview from their upcoming album Neverending. The track features guest vocals from Jörgen Sandström, adding a distinct layer of classic Swedish death metal influence to the band’s doom-heavy sound. Monolord guitarist and vocalist Thomas Jäger spoke about how the collaboration came together, noting that Sandström ultimately elevated the final version of the song. “I did the growling on the demo, but it took me forever to record. It was more like to illustrate the idea. But Jörgen’s voice is so powerful, and his performance on…
Canadian progressive musician Devin Townsend has unveiled a new double single taken from his forthcoming orchestral rock opera project The Moth, offering a preview of the ambitious release ahead of its arrival later this month. The new release pairs “Prepare For War” and “The Big Snit” into a single conceptual piece, presented alongside a visual component that expands on the record’s cinematic scope. The project continues Townsend’s recent push into large-scale, orchestral storytelling, incorporating collaboration with the North Netherlands Orchestra and Choir. Describing the intent behind the release, Townsend framed the composition less as a traditional song and more as…
Beartooth continue building momentum around their global touring cycle, confirming a new European and UK headlining run featuring support from Canadian post-hardcore veterans Silverstein and Californian metalcore outfit Kingdom Of Giants. The announcement arrives in the wake of a busy stretch for the band, following last weekend’s Australian tour reveal and the recent announcement of their upcoming album Pure Ecstasy, due out August 28. The new run will see Beartooth hitting major arenas and iconic venues across mainland Europe and the UK, with tickets set to go on sale Friday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Beartooth 2026 Europe…
Multi-platinum metalcore veterans Killswitch Engage have announced a headlining tour across Australia and New Zealand set for later this year, bringing along progressive metalcore outfit Sylosis as support across the run. The upcoming trek marks another return to the Southern Hemisphere for Killswitch Engage, who continue to tour in support of their long-running catalog of modern metalcore staples. Presales for the tour will begin Wednesday, May 20, with registration available via arep.co. General tickets will then go on sale Thursday, May 21 at 10:00 a.m. AEST. Killswitch Engage 2026 Australia & New Zealand Tour Dates No additional international dates have…
System Of A Down continue to see their early 2000s breakout era dominate streaming platforms, as their iconic single “Chop Suey!” has officially surpassed 2 billion plays on Spotify. Originally released in August 2001 as the lead single from the band’s 6x platinum sophomore album Toxicity, the track remains one of the most recognizable songs of the nü-metal era and continues to rack up massive streaming numbers more than two decades later. The milestone places the song among Spotify’s most-streamed rock and metal tracks, having first entered the platform’s “billions club” back in April 2023. Its continued momentum reflects its…
