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…
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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…
UK post-metal outfit Conjurer have released a new live performance video for “The Searing Glow”, offering fans a glimpse of the band’s intense onstage presence. The footage was filmed during the group’s November 12th, 2025 performance at The Underworld in London, England, showcasing the crushing atmosphere and dynamic delivery that have become staples of the band’s live shows. The release arrives as Conjurer prepare to head across North America this spring alongside Sadness, Snooze, and Pains. One additional performance in Toronto will feature Conjurer appearing solo as part of the Prepare The Ground event. North American tour dates can be…
Dead To Fall are continuing their celebration of the 20th anniversary of their third studio album ‘The Phoenix Throne’, announcing a special California performance set for this summer. The Midwestern metalcore outfit will bring the anniversary set to Hacienda Mexican Grill in Salinas, CA on July 24th. The performance marks another live tribute to the 2006 release, which stands as the band’s second-to-last full-length album. Support for the Salinas show will include Arsonists Get All The Girls, Worship, Decades In, and Cruel Idols, with additional openers expected to be announced at a later date. Fans closer to the band’s hometown…
Deathstep producer Code: Pandorum has returned with another high-profile collaboration, unveiling a new music video for the track “Theriac”. The song features guest vocals from David Simonich of Signs Of The Swarm, blending the band’s crushing deathcore intensity with Code: Pandorum’s signature cinematic and bass-heavy production style. The accompanying video was co-directed by Sven Selka and Scarlet Selka, who teamed up to bring the dark visual presentation to life. “Theriac” marks the latest in a growing run of collaborative singles released by Code: Pandorum this year. Earlier in 2026, the artist joined forces with French avant-garde thall/djent outfit Mirar for…
Grunge revival outfit Scarhaven have unveiled a new music video for their latest single “Levitate”, arriving alongside the release of their newly issued EP ‘Changing’. The video, directed by Matt Akana, serves as a visual companion to the closing track of the six-song release. The EP collects a series of singles the band gradually introduced throughout 2025, now compiled into a cohesive project highlighting their evolving modern-grunge sound. ‘Changing’ showcases the band’s recent material in one complete package, culminating with “Levitate” as its final statement. ‘Changing’ Track Listing 01 – “Changing”02 – “One Sore Eye”03 – “I’m Not Dead Yet”04…
Fans attending Mammoth’s April 1st performance in Cincinnati were treated to an unexpected — and humorous — onstage twist courtesy of frontman Wolfgang Van Halen. During the show, Van Halen teased the crowd with commentary suggesting he might revisit material from Van Halen, the legendary band founded by his late father Eddie Van Halen — a group Wolfgang himself previously toured with as bassist. The setup led many in attendance to believe a nostalgic cover performance was about to unfold. Instead, the band pivoted into one of the internet’s most famous pranks, launching into a partial performance of Rick Astley’s…
