British nü-metal/electro-punk duo Wargasm have unveiled a new live performance video for “Venom,” captured during their September 28th show at Outernet in London, England. The performance comes as the band continue work on their upcoming sophomore album, offering fans a preview of their explosive live energy while new studio material remains in progress. The full concert from that evening was livestreamed and has now been prepared for an official release titled ‘Live In London 2025’. The complete set will arrive on digital streaming platforms this Friday, April 10. Fans looking for a physical edition can also pre-order a vinyl pressing…
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Polyphia guitarist Tim Henson spent the Easter weekend exploring a new musical direction, sharing a performance of the hymn-inspired piece “He Is Risen” while showcasing his developing slide guitar technique. The instrumental clip highlights a different side of Henson’s playing, as the technically acclaimed guitarist experimented with slide phrasing — a style not typically associated with his modern progressive approach. The performance takes inspiration from the traditional hymn of the same name, long connected to Easter celebrations and interpreted by countless musicians over the years. According to Henson, the venture into slide guitar is still in its early stages, and…
Metallica have added two late-year performances to their touring calendar, confirming a special ‘No Repeat Weekend’ event at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT this November alongside Spiritbox and Suicidal Tendencies. The shows will take place November 19 and November 21 and will follow the band’s now-established format: two nights featuring completely different setlists with no repeated songs across either performance. Night one will see thrash legends Suicidal Tendencies join the bill, while modern metal breakout act Spiritbox will appear as special guests for the second evening. Announcing the dates, Metallica shared the following statement: “Two Shows Added to the…
Tool vocalist Maynard James Keenan has spent decades building a reputation as one of alternative metal’s most distinctive figures through his work with Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer. Long before becoming a defining voice in progressive and alternative music, however, Keenan’s life was headed toward a very different career path — one rooted in military service. During his early adulthood, Keenan pursued opportunities within the U.S. Army, eventually earning placement at a preparatory program connected to the United States Military Academy at West Point in the early 1980s. Among his classmates during that period was Randy George, who would…
A Place To Kill, the collaborative project featuring Filter vocalist/guitarist Richard Patrick alongside musician, director and photographer Jim Louvau (There Is No Us), have officially locked in a release date for their long-awaited debut EP. The pair will issue their first EP, ‘APTK’, on June 05th. Patrick has previously described the material as “super heavy, in-your-face industrial music for the apocalypse,” signaling a darker and more aggressive sonic direction for the project. Political themes are also expected to play a central role in the release. Patrick, who has frequently spoken openly about his political viewpoints throughout his career, previously explained…
Members of Candiria and experimental hip-hop duo Dälek have joined forces for a new collaborative project titled Mare LaMacchia. The group brings together Candiria guitarist John LaMacchia and Dälek’s Mike Manteca, with the pair set to release their debut EP on April 24th via Mind Over Matter Records. While full details surrounding the release remain limited for now, new music and pre-orders are expected to arrive next week. According to the label, listeners should not expect a straightforward continuation of either artist’s previous work. Mind Over Matter Records teased the project’s direction in an early statement announcing the signing: “After…
The business-minded reputation of hard rock icons KISS has long been as much a part of their legacy as their music and imagery — and bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is once again addressing criticism surrounding the band’s financial ambitions. Over the decades, the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame outfit have become synonymous with aggressive branding and merchandising, from seemingly endless farewell tours to an expansive range of licensed products. Those ventures have included everything from the infamous KISS Kasket — notably used for the burial of late Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell Abbott — to novelty merchandise, video games, and countless…
UK alternative rock outfit Enter Shikari have revealed plans for a fall run of West Coast North American headlining dates set to kick off later this year. The trek will begin September 25th in Austin, TX and will see melodic hardcore band Initiate handling opening duties throughout the tour. A direct support act has yet to be announced. By the time this newly announced run begins, Enter Shikari and Initiate will already have spent significant time on the road together, as both bands are also scheduled to tour North America this June. The full routing for the fall tour can…
Medieval doom metal collective Castle Rat have unveiled a newly released in-studio performance recorded earlier this year at Seattle’s famed KEXP studios. The session, captured this past January, features the band performing three tracks — “WIZARD”, “SIREN”, and “QUEEN” — showcasing the theatrical energy and riff-driven weight that have helped the group stand out within the modern doom scene. The full performance is now available to watch online. The release arrives just ahead of the band’s next major touring run, where Castle Rat will serve as support on ‘The Amonlok Conquest’ North American tour. That trek will be co-headlined by…
Florida metallic hardcore outfit Drosera have announced plans to release a new EP titled ‘Outlier’ on May 15th. The three-song effort will arrive via Lambgoat Records and was recorded with producer John Howard. Serving as the first preview of the release, the band have issued the single “Instigator”, accompanied by a newly premiered music video directed by the group’s newest member, guitarist Matthew Zagorski. Discussing the EP and the band’s current momentum, the quintet shared: “These are some of the first songs totally written and recorded as a five piece, so it feels like a shift into a new era…
