Author: Seneca

Thrash metal legends Megadeth continue to see their influence bleed far beyond the stage, with the band now firmly tied into the world of professional wrestling thanks to current WWE Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer — who has openly named the group as one of her biggest musical inspirations and even floated a dream scenario involving a WWE entrance theme. With Megadeth currently underway on their farewell tour and fresh off the milestone achievement of landing their first-ever #1 album on the Billboard 200 with their self-titled final record, the band’s legacy remains as dominant as ever. Decades into their…

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Post-hardcore outfit Hail The Sun has officially released their full ‘Audiotree Live’ in-studio performance, now available to stream online. The session features a seven-song set recorded in Chicago, Illinois on February 27th, 2026, with both video and audio now circulating across major digital streaming platforms. Hail The Sun deliver a tightly packed performance highlighting fan favorites and deep cuts from across their catalog. The full tracklist includes:“The Drooling Class”“Blight”“Live Forever”“Missed Injection”“Relapse Is A Love Affair”“War Crimes”“Maladapted” The complete performance can be viewed online now, with the audio also available via leading DSPs. If you’re rocking with The Mosh Network, hit…

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Multi-platinum hard rock veterans Godsmack have officially locked in their current touring lineup, with frontman Sully Erna confirming the additions of drummer Wade Murff and guitarist Sam Koltun. Murff—whose résumé includes work with Daughtry, Prong, and Orgy—had already sparked speculation earlier this year after posting covers of Godsmack material online. That speculation has now been confirmed, with Erna revealing he’ll be handling drums moving forward. Koltun, previously associated with Dorothy, has also officially stepped into the guitar role, continuing on after impressing during auditions. Speaking on the revamped lineup, Erna emphasized both players’ impact: “We have a strong lineup right…

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Long Island hardcore outfit Pain Of Truth have been hard at work on new music, recently wrapping a studio session with Will Putney. The band shared an update on April 3rd confirming they spent two weeks recording alongside the GRAMMY Award-winning producer—known for his work with Fit For An Autopsy and Better Lovers. In their statement, the band reflected not only on the recording process, but also on a difficult period for their community: “We have been in the studio with Will Putney for the past two weeks… The last couple days have been very hard for us and for…

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German metalcore outfit The Narrator rolled out a new music video earlier this week (April 9th), unveiling “Agnosia” as the latest preview of their upcoming album ‘Phosphor’. The track takes its name from a neurological condition that impacts a person’s ability to process sensory information, a concept that ties directly into the song’s deeper emotional themes. While the band themselves have kept commentary minimal, accompanying press materials shed light on the track’s direction: “The song delves into emotional numbness, inner turmoil, and the longing to be understood… blurring the line between suffering and identity.” With its focus on isolation, pain,…

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Doom metal force Spirit Adrift shocked fans yesterday (April 10th) with a completely unannounced release of their sixth studio album, ‘Infinite Illumination’—while also confirming that the record marks the end of the band. The surprise drop arrived alongside an official statement framing the album as the band’s closing chapter after more than a decade of activity: “The end has come… ‘Infinite Illumination’ is our sixth and final album… a bittersweet swan song marking the end of a monumental run.” Described as one of their most ambitious and emotionally weighty releases, the album leans into a raw, urgent energy—balancing crushing doom…

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Veteran New York death metal outfit Immolation have unveiled a new music video for “Bend Towards The Dark,” arriving alongside the release of their twelfth studio album ‘Descent’. The clip was directed by the band’s own Robert Vigna, giving the track a visual counterpart as the group celebrates the album’s official arrival. Speaking on the song and its place within the record, the band described it as one of the more expansive cuts on Descent: “‘Bend Towards The Dark’ is definitely one of the more ambitious tracks of the record. It has just about every element you would expect from…

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Math rock/screamo newcomers Love Rarely have officially released their debut album ‘Pain Travels’, accompanied by a new music video for the track “Haunted.” The video arrives alongside the album’s full release, giving fans a visual entry point into the band’s emotionally charged and technically layered sound. ‘Pain Travels’ marks the group’s first full-length effort, blending intricate math rock structures with the raw intensity of screamo, positioning Love Rarely as a rising name within the underground scene. To celebrate the release, the band have also lined up a hometown show in London, where they’ll headline a special album release performance next…

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Hardcore outfit Experience have issued a follow-up statement confirming that Brady Ebert is no longer part of the band, directly addressing his recent arrest and the fallout surrounding it. Ebert—formerly of Turnstile and The S.E.T.—is currently in custody facing charges of attempted second-degree murder and first-degree assault stemming from a March 29th incident involving William Yates, the father of Turnstile vocalist Brendan Yates. Authorities allege Ebert intentionally struck the 79-year-old with a vehicle following a confrontation, resulting in severe injuries. After initially releasing a more general statement earlier in the week, the band returned on April 10th with a clearer…

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The Black Queen have expanded their live lineup with the addition of former Nine Inch Nails and A Perfect Circle multi-instrumentalist Danny Lohner. The synth-driven project, fronted by Greg Puciato (ex-The Dillinger Escape Plan, Better Lovers), is set to return to the road this May for its first tour since 2019. The run will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut album ‘Fever Daydream’. Announcing Lohner’s addition on April 10th, the band shared: “We are happy to announce the addition of our incredibly talented friend Danny Lohner (NIN, A Perfect Circle, Skrew) to our current live incarnation. Our first tour…

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