Author: Seneca

Veteran death metal crushers Internal Bleeding will hit the UK and Ireland this week with a special temporary lineup, as Skinless vocalist Sherwood Webber has been tapped to handle frontman duties for the run. Webber will fill in for regular vocalist Steve Worley during the overseas dates, with the band announcing the move via social media alongside rehearsal footage previewing the pairing. In their typically blunt fashion, Internal Bleeding stated: “SURPRISE CUCKS. For our UK run starting this week we’d like to announce Sherwood Webber from Skinless filling in on vocal duties.” The run will see the slam death metal…

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Elliot Coleman, best known as the vocalist of Good Tiger, has launched a new project titled Parasite Tongue, reuniting with former Sky Eats Airplane and Zelliack bandmate Zack Ordway. The duo have now shared their debut single, “Gutterberg,” marking the first official taste of the collaboration. Ordway handles guitar and additional instrumentation, while Coleman brings his unmistakable vocal range to the new material. Though no firm release date has been announced yet, Parasite Tongue are expected to issue their debut EP later this year. The launch arrives during an unexpectedly viral stretch for Coleman, who recently drew attention online after…

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Heavy music and craft beer will collide once again this winter, as Down and Suicidal Tendencies have been announced as the first headliners for the 2026 edition of Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Denver. The annual event is scheduled for December 4th and 5th at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, Colorado. Suicidal Tendencies will headline opening night, while Down will close out the festival on night two. Additional bands, breweries, and full event details are expected to be revealed in the coming months. Presale Information Fans looking to secure tickets early will have several opportunities beginning this week: 04/22 –…

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Austin blackened post-hardcore force Portrayal Of Guilt have released another preview of their upcoming fifth studio album, sharing the new single “Total Black.” The track arrives just days before the release of …Beginning Of The End, which is due out this Friday, April 24th. Known for blending abrasive hardcore intensity with black metal atmosphere and noise-driven experimentation, the band continue to push into darker territory with the latest cut. Fans won’t have to wait long to hear the new material live either, as Portrayal Of Guilt are set to launch a major North American run next month. The trek features…

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A nostalgic crossover moment hit West Hollywood on April 19th, as Alien Ant Farm were joined onstage by actor and musician Corey Feldman for a live performance of their signature cover of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal.” The moment took place at The Rainbow Bar & Grill, where Feldman appeared during Alien Ant Farm’s set to help deliver the 1988 Michael Jackson classic. Feldman, who has long spoken about his personal connection to the late pop icon, leaned into the moment with a full visual tribute—dressing in a style inspired by Jackson’s iconic “Smooth Criminal” era and incorporating choreographed dance elements…

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Norwegian black metal pioneers Immortal have officially completed the writing process for their upcoming eleventh studio album, the follow-up to 2023’s War Against All. The update was shared on April 19th by Demonaz Doom Occulta, who continues to lead the band’s current iteration. In his statement, he confirmed the new material is finished and stays aligned with the band’s signature style. “Greetings, hordes! The writing of the next Immortal album is finished. The new material follows our steady path of fast riff-powered Blashyrkh metal. More news will follow!” At present, it remains unclear who else—if anyone—will be involved in the…

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Brazilian death metal force Crypta have officially named guitarist Victoria Villarreal as a permanent member of the band after spending the past year performing with them in a touring role. The group confirmed the move on April 19th, making Villarreal’s status official after she joined the lineup on the road last year. Her addition solidifies the current incarnation of Crypta as the band prepares for a packed international touring schedule. The promotion comes ahead of a busy stretch of live dates that begins this week in Brazil before the band heads to Europe and the UK for an extensive summer…

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Vicious Rumors have officially parted ways with longtime drummer Larry Howe after months of controversy surrounding his political posts and the impact they reportedly had on the band’s touring plans. Howe, who had been a member of the veteran power metal outfit since 1985, was previously sidelined from live dates earlier this year after promoter concerns and canceled shows tied to backlash over his outspoken views. At the time, the band brought in a touring replacement to keep scheduled appearances intact. Now, Howe has stated he will no longer perform with the group “for the foreseeable future,” blaming what he…

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Tommy Vext has officially revealed the musicians joining him in his newly launched project With A Vengeance, assembling a lineup that includes familiar names from the modern hard rock and metal scene. The former Bad Wolves frontman initially pursued regaining the rights to his previous band in what he claimed was a seven-figure deal. According to Vext, negotiations with founding drummer John Boecklin ultimately collapsed, leading him to move forward with a fresh project instead. Joining Vext in With A Vengeance is fellow Bad Wolves alumnus Chris Cain on guitar, alongside acclaimed shred guitarist Angel Vivaldi, who has collaborated with…

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A new entity has emerged from the extreme metal underground with one of the most unsettling debut concepts in recent memory. Brain Worm, a satirical death metal project, has unleashed its first single, “American Felching,” alongside a lyric video that leans into the project’s specific brand of grotesque humor and clinical voyeurism. Rather than offering traditional political commentary, the track serves as a visceral reimagining of widely discussed personal writings and messages attributed to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a controversial relationship. By placing these sentiments almost verbatim into a chaotic death metal framework, the project filters real-world scandal through…

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