The full set times and updated lineup for the 2026 edition of Sick New World in Las Vegas have officially been revealed, giving fans a complete breakdown of how the massive nü-metal and alternative heavy music event will unfold next weekend at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. This year’s flagship edition, taking place April 25th, is once again headlined by System Of A Down and Korn, with the festival continuing its reputation as one of the most stacked alternative-heavy lineups in North America. Alongside the schedule reveal, several notable lineup changes have also been confirmed. Better Lovers have officially withdrawn…
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Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello has marked the 30th anniversary of the band’s infamous and short-lived appearance on Saturday Night Live, revisiting the chaos that surrounded their only performance on the long-running sketch comedy series. The April 13th anniversary commemorates the band’s 1996 appearance, which occurred just days before the release of their sophomore album ‘Evil Empire’. While anticipation was high at the time, the performance quickly became one of the most talked-about moments in the show’s history for reasons far beyond the music. Rage Against The Machine’s onstage use of inverted American flags reportedly led to immediate…
Multi-platinum alternative metal heavyweights Avenged Sevenfold are officially set to return to Australia and New Zealand this October, marking their first run through the region in over a decade. Joining them for the trek will be Coheed And Cambria and rising Australian outfit Thornhill, rounding out a strong lineup for the long-awaited return. Fans looking to secure tickets early can do so through various presale options. Members of Avenged Sevenfold’s Deathbats Club currently have access to priority presale tickets. Meanwhile, those signed up to the band’s mailing list will be able to purchase tickets starting Wednesday, April 15th at 10:00am…
Masked British outfit Sleep Token have officially reached a major new milestone in the United States, earning their first platinum certification in the territory. The band previously made waves with their latest album ‘Even In Arcadia’, which debuted at #1 in the U.S. upon its release last May. That record later achieved gold certification this past January, but it wasn’t the release that pushed them into platinum territory. Instead, the honor belongs to their breakout single “The Summoning”, taken from their third studio album ‘Take Me Back To Eden’. The track has steadily grown into the band’s biggest crossover success,…
Veteran death metal outfit Suffocation have issued an official response following now-former drummer Eric Morotti’s public statement announcing his departure from the band on Thursday, April 10th. According to the group, the split was not voluntary on Morotti’s part, and they are pushing back on what they describe as inaccurate claims made in his initial comments. In a statement released by the band, Suffocation clarified that the decision to part ways with Morotti had already been made days prior, citing scheduling conflicts tied to his involvement with Sanguisugabogg. “To address Eric Morotti’s false claims made in his social media posts…
Korn guitarist James Shaffer has revealed he’s been actively pushing for a revival of the band’s iconic ‘Family Values Tour’. Speaking in a recent interview, Shaffer reflected on past moments in the band’s career—including their experience at Woodstock 1999—before being asked about the possibility of bringing the tour back. He expressed enthusiasm for the idea, especially if it involved some of the original lineup. “That would be amazing, and have the originals like Ice Cube and Rammstein. I mean, it’s possible.” Shaffer went on to confirm that the idea has been discussed internally, noting that he’s been one of the…
Technical death metal outfit The Faceless appear to be back in motion, with new material currently being worked on behind the scenes. According to a recent Instagram story shared by rhythm guitarist Andrew Virrueta, the band have been in the studio demoing fresh material. Band architect Michael Keene is also involved in the sessions, signaling a potential end to the group’s lengthy stretch without new releases. If completed, the new material would mark their first since 2017, ending a prolonged period of silence from the often turbulent outfit. Despite earning critical praise throughout their career, The Faceless have frequently struggled…
311 bassist Aaron Wills (aka P-Nut) has sparked fresh controversy after posting a strongly worded political statement aimed at Donald Trump. The outspoken musician took to Instagram on April 13th to share a video condemning the current U.S. President, calling out what he described as troubling recent behavior. His comments referenced multiple headlines from the past week, including a Truth Social post in which Trump threatened severe action toward Iran, as well as backlash surrounding an AI-generated image allegedly depicting him in a Christ-like role. P-Nut’s remarks arrive years after internal friction within the band made headlines, including controversy surrounding…
Saosin have officially confirmed that new music is on the way, with their upcoming single “Starting Over Again” set to debut tomorrow, April 14th. The track will arrive at 12:00pm EST / 09:00am PST, marking the latest step in the Californian post-hardcore outfit’s long-awaited return to new material. The announcement follows a series of recent teases on social media, which had already sparked speculation among fans eager for fresh music from the band. Interest has been especially high given the lengthy gap since Saosin’s last full-length release. “Starting Over Again” will also be the first new material released with vocalist…
Jimmy Eat World have expanded their ongoing 25th anniversary celebration of ‘Bleed American’ with a new batch of June shows, including appearances alongside The Wonder Years and Girls Against Boys. The new additions include a standalone stop in Nantucket, MA, as well as two expanded anniversary performances where the band will continue celebrating ‘Bleed American’ in full. Tickets for the newly announced shows go on sale Friday, April 17th at 10:00am EST. “Bleed American” 25th anniversary shows: These new dates join an already extensive touring schedule in support of the anniversary, which spans festivals, co-headlining runs, and special one-off appearances…
