Cleveland, OH death metal outfit 200 Stab Wounds have officially begun recording their third studio album. The band confirmed via social media on April 2nd that tracking is underway for the follow-up to Manual Manic Procedures, their 2024 full-length release. The group won’t be spending long away from the stage, however. Shortly after kicking off studio sessions, 200 Stab Wounds are set to return to the road later this month as part of ‘The Road To Carnage Tour’, alongside Bodysnatcher, Gates To Hell, and Bodybox. That run will include the following dates: The tour also serves as a lead-in and…
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Nashville nü-metalcore outfit Orthodox won’t be slowing down during the off-days of their upcoming U.S. tour supporting Wage War and Nevertel. Instead, the band has mapped out a run of headlining dates scheduled between stops on that larger trek. Known as much for their heavy grooves as their love of throwback JNCO style, Orthodox will take advantage of gaps in the tour schedule with eight standalone headline performances across the Midwest and South. The newly announced shows were revealed via the band’s social media earlier today and will hit the following cities: The headlining run will take place alongside Orthodox’s…
Canadian deathcore outfit AngelMaker have revealed plans to reissue their 2015 debut album Dissentient on vinyl, marking the record’s long-awaited return to the format nearly a decade after its original pressing. The band has teamed with Silverback Gorilla Records for the new run, which will feature an expanded selection of collectible variants. Notably, this marks the first time Dissentient has been widely available on vinyl since 2016, with copies of the original pressing increasingly becoming sought-after collector’s items — often selling for hundreds of dollars on the secondary market in recent years. Pre-orders launched today through SGR Distro, with an…
Taylor, the partner of late Harm’s Way guitarist and HardLore co-host Bo Lueders, has shared an emotional public statement following his passing on April 2nd. Posting to social media on April 4th, she reflected on their relationship, their future plans together, and the deep personal loss she is now facing. In her message, Taylor recalled one of their final moments together the night before his passing: “On the night of April 1st, I sat on Bo’s lap to say goodnight. He tucked my hair behind my ear, gave me a big kiss, and assured me that, despite how tough 2026…
System Of A Down guitarist and vocalist Daron Malakian has once again shared a politically charged message, directing criticism toward world leaders who initiate wars while avoiding personal sacrifice. On April 3rd, Malakian posted a short video to Instagram showing himself flipping off the camera — a visual nod widely interpreted as referencing the band’s 2005 anti-war anthem “B.Y.O.B.” He accompanied the clip with a pointed caption aimed squarely at political leadership: “This one goes out to presidents and politicians who start wars and don’t send their sons, daughters, and loved ones to the battlefield. Why do they always send…
New details have surfaced surrounding the March 29th, 2026 incident in Silver Spring, MD, involving former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert and William Yates, father of Turnstile vocalist Brendan Yates. According to the police report, 33-year-old Ebert arrived at William’s home in his car, honking and yelling obscenities at William’s daughter, her husband, and their children. Surveillance footage obtained by police from a neighbor shows Ebert behaving aggressively from his vehicle toward the family. William reportedly came down the driveway to intervene, prompting Ebert to swerve toward him. William stepped back to avoid being struck, then threw a rock at Ebert’s…
Periphery have revealed a run of special listening parties and fan meet-and-greet events in support of their upcoming album ‘A Pale White Dot’, due out via the band’s own label, 3DOTRecordings. The progressive metal outfit will host a series of intimate gatherings in select U.S. cities this April, giving fans an early opportunity to experience the new material alongside the band. Each stop will feature a listening session for the forthcoming release as well as a chance for attendees to meet members of Periphery in person. Admission to the events will be free, though space will be limited. Fans must…
Opeth vocalist/guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt and bassist Martín Méndez are revisiting one of the band’s most celebrated releases in a newly released retrospective interview marking the 25th anniversary of ‘Blackwater Park’. The roughly 25-minute discussion finds the longtime bandmates reflecting on the writing and recording process behind the landmark 2001 album, widely regarded as a defining moment for progressive metal in the early 2000s. During the conversation, the pair dive into the creative evolution that shaped the record, including its darker atmosphere, expanded dynamics, and the collaborative studio environment that helped refine the band’s sound at the time. A major talking…
Gold-certified Southern metal veterans Corrosion Of Conformity have officially released their long-awaited new double album, ‘Good God / Baad Man’, alongside a newly unveiled music video for the track “Asleep On The Killing Floor.” The video, directed by Mike Holderbeast, arrives as the band celebrate their first full-length studio release since 2018, marking a significant new chapter for the longtime heavy metal outfit. Studio drums on the album were performed by Stanton Moore, while the band have since solidified their live lineup with Nick Shabatura joining as a permanent member moving forward. Fans will have plenty of opportunities to see…
Diamond-certified alternative rock outfit Evanescence appear ready to usher in their next era of music. The band shared a cryptic teaser across social media today, April 3rd, featuring a brief snippet of what sounds like a new song alongside the phrase “Who Will You Follow.” The clip confirms that a full reveal is scheduled for next Friday, April 10th, strongly suggesting new material — and possibly the first official preview of their long-rumored upcoming album. Talk of a sixth studio album has circulated for months. During a December interview with KROQ, vocalist Amy Lee revealed that the band were actively…
