German deathcore outfit Mental Cruelty have released an official live video for their track “Helheim”, captured during their March 22nd performance at Schlachthof in Wiesbaden, Germany. The footage and audio were both recorded during the band’s recent European run alongside Kannonenfieber, giving fans a raw snapshot of their current live production and stage intensity. The release arrives just as Mental Cruelty prepare to kick off their North American tour tonight (April 23rd), where they’ll be hitting the road with Shadow Of Intent, AngelMaker, and Synestia. On this run, Mental Cruelty will perform as the second act on each night of…
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Industrial metal outfit Combichrist have teamed up with King 810 frontman David Gunn for a new collaborative track titled “Demons Wanna Be Summoned.” While neither act has directly commented on the collaboration, a press release describes the track as a major sonic shift for Combichrist, trading their usual high-speed aggression for a slower, heavier and more suffocating approach. According to the release, the song unfolds at a “deliberate, heavy crawl”, building tension through industrial textures and ritual-like pacing rather than speed or chaos. The pairing is framed as a natural fit, blending Combichrist’s electronic-industrial foundation with Gunn’s “raw, streetwise intensity”…
Veteran deathgrind outfit Misery Index have officially re-signed with Season Of Mist, marking a return to the label ahead of their upcoming eighth studio album. More details on the record are expected to surface soon, but the band have confirmed they are actively working on new material following their 2022 release Complete Control via Century Media. Vocalist/bassist Jason Netherton welcomed the reunion with the label, saying: “We in Misery Index are mega-chuffed to be back in the cozy, dark embrace of the Season of Mist family! The delicious smell of a classic independent label is both welcoming and intoxicating. Like…
Hardcore veterans Terror have released a new nearly 30-minute documentary titled ‘A Deeper Struggle’, arriving just one day ahead of their upcoming tenth studio album ‘Still Suffer’, due out tomorrow, April 24th via Flatspot Records. Directed by Derek Rathbun, the documentary was filmed during the band’s January tour through Latin America and offers an intimate look at life on the road, reflecting on Terror’s long-running career, endurance in hardcore, and the balance they’ve found between chaos and calm after decades of touring. The band describe the film as a reflection on both the struggle and stability that comes with longevity…
WASTE have premiered the music video for their new single “The Weight Of Everything”. The track arrives just ahead of the release of the Minnesotan deathcore outfit’s upcoming EP of the same name. That six-song effort is scheduled to land tomorrow, April 24th, through Seek & Strike. As previously reported, the record will also feature a guest appearance from Bodysnatcher vocalist Kyle Medina, adding another heavy element to the band’s latest release cycle. With the EP now just hours away, “The Weight Of Everything” offers another preview of what fans can expect from WASTE as they continue building momentum in…
Sace6 have released a new visualizer for their latest single “Reverie”, a collaboration with emo-pop artist jxdn. The track appears on the band’s forthcoming new album ‘Brutalist’, which is scheduled to arrive May 8th through Sumerian Records. Speaking on the song, the band shared: “Our fourth single off of ‘Brutalist’ — ‘Reverie’ alongside jxdn. This was the first song or even idea we had started for ‘Brutalist’. The song took a shape of its own and had a huge role in creating the sound for the album, conveying the emotions of a love lost with wishes for rekindling as well…
Questions continue to surround the future of Furnace Fest, but according to a festival organizer, the beloved Birmingham, Alabama metal and hardcore gathering is still happening in 2026. As April winds down, many longtime attendees — affectionately known as “furnies” — have repeatedly asked whether the annual event would return this year. Inside the community Facebook group dedicated to the festival, fans have spent months speculating over potential dates, lineup announcements, and whether rumored acts such as The Chariot could be involved. While organizers have largely remained quiet publicly, they have occasionally stepped into the group to reassure fans that…
Marilyn Manson launched his 2026 spring headlining tour on April 22nd at Yaamava’ Theater in Highland, California, debuting an overhauled live lineup and dusting off several rare songs for the opening night crowd. One of the biggest talking points from the show was the apparent absence of Reba Meyers (Code Orange), who had recently been serving as guitarist in Manson’s touring band. Filling that role for the kickoff show was Nick Annis (known for work with Dorothy and Kesha). Meyers has yet to publicly comment on her status, though fans had speculated about possible scheduling conflicts after her commitments with…
Iron Maiden’s legacy is heading into an unexpected new arena, as the niece of late drummer Clive Burr is set to make her WWE debut next week on WWE NXT. Rayne Leverkusen will compete under the name Lizzy Rain, adopting the “Maiden of Metal” persona as part of her introduction to World Wrestling Entertainment’s developmental brand. Rain was spotlighted in a vignette during the April 21 episode of NXT, where she delivered a character-defining statement: “Both I and heavy metal will never, ever, never ever die.” A decorated figure on the European independent wrestling circuit, Rain has appeared for promotions…
AFI have released a brand new music video for their track “Nooneunderground,” directed by Jonah Bergman. The song originally appears as the closing track on the band’s twelfth studio album ‘Silver Bleeds The Black Sun…’, released this past October. Known for their evolution from hardcore punk roots into gothic and alternative rock territory, AFI continue to lean into atmospheric and cinematic visuals alongside their recent material. The new video arrives in the middle of their ongoing North American tour with Choir Boy, though the support act will not appear at select festival dates. AFI’s current live run continues through the…
