Author: Seneca

Doom metal standouts Pallbearer have revealed a new round of North American tour dates set for this spring, joining forces with goth rock outfit Blood Vulture for a run of shows across the U.S. and Canada. The trek continues Pallbearer’s celebration of the re-mixed and remastered edition of their 2014 sophomore album, ‘Foundations Of Burden’, which was reissued late last year. With Blood Vulture: In addition to the newly announced run, Pallbearer already have an extensive slate of spring performances lined up, including dates with Knoll earlier in the season. With Knoll: The upcoming dates keep Pallbearer on the road…

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Grunge-tinged groove metal outfit Flatwounds have officially released their new EP, ‘Chain Of Command’, this past Friday (March 20th), arriving alongside a newly premiered music video for the single “Inertia.” The band paired the EP’s launch with the visual release to further spotlight the track, which vocalist Colin O’Hare says was written with an intentionally confrontational emotional edge. “‘Inertia’ was written with a sense of urgency. It’s made to pull something out of you that you might not be comfortable with. But that’s what it’s all about.” To celebrate the release, Flatwounds kicked things off with a hometown record release…

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Foo Fighters have officially unveiled their new single, “Caught In The Echo,” premiering the track alongside a lyric video while simultaneously rolling out a unique real-world scavenger hunt for fans. In conjunction with the release, the band secretly placed 20 hand-burned CD copies of the single at various retail locations, encouraging fans to hunt them down. According to social media posts shared by the band’s camp, the limited editions — each featuring hand-drawn artwork — were hidden in unexpected spots throughout participating stores, with several already discovered by attentive fans. For those unable to track down one of the ultra-limited…

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Polish death/groove metal veterans Decapitated have officially mapped out their summer 2026 touring schedule, confirming an extensive run of European and UK appearances that blends major festival stops with headline club shows and high-profile supporting slots. The trek will see the band appear at several of Europe’s biggest metal festivals, including Download Festival, Hellfest Open Air, Graspop Metal Meeting, and Summer Breeze, while also sharing select dates with acts such as Megadeth, Gatecreeper, Cytotoxin, and Evergrey. The newly confirmed routing spans June through September and reads as follows: If you’re rocking with The Mosh Network, hit the link and add…

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Brazilian metal legends Sepultura officially launched the Australian leg of their farewell tour this past Friday (March 20th) in Perth, marking the occasion with the live debut of their newest single, “The Place.” The band added the track to their setlist for the opening night performance, giving fans their first-ever live experience of the song. Fan-filmed footage from the show has since surfaced online, capturing the historic moment as the group continues its final run of international performances. With Sepultura now in the closing chapter of their career, the current Australian trek is expected to serve as their last tour…

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Boundaries vocalist Matt McDougal has weighed in on the online discussion sparked by the band’s newly released single, “Skies Cast Amber Black,” addressing both criticism of the track’s production and questions surrounding the group’s recent signing to Sumerian Records. Following the song’s debut, fans began debating multiple aspects of the release. Some listeners expressed concerns about the band aligning with Sumerian Records, while others focused on the track’s mix. The single was produced, mixed, and mastered by Drew Fulk, whose past credits include work with Knocked Loose and Disturbed. McDougal joined the conversation directly on Reddit, offering insight into the…

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A public social media discussion between All That Remains frontman Phil Labonte and God Forbid guitarist Doc Coyle drew attention this week after the two longtime metalcore figures engaged in a lengthy political debate that remained notably civil despite clear ideological disagreements. The exchange began after Labonte reacted to a screenshot circulating online of a post attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform referencing reports of former FBI director Robert Mueller’s death. Labonte quote-tweeted the image with a brief response: “holy shit. 😂” That reaction prompted Coyle — who, like Labonte, has frequently spoken openly about…

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Great American Ghost have expanded their latest album with the arrival of a digital deluxe edition titled ‘Tragedy Of The Commons (Reconstructed)’. The updated release revisits the band’s recent full-length ‘Tragedy Of The Commons’ while adding a substantial collection of bonus material. The reconstructed edition features 19 total tracks, combining the original album alongside new additions, alternate versions, and collaborations. Among the highlights is an updated version of “Hymn Of Decay” featuring guest vocals from Scott Kennedy of Bleed From Within, which arrives alongside a newly released visualizer. The deluxe release also includes acoustic renditions, remixes, and a cover that…

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Failure have officially restored much of their catalog to Spotify after pulling several releases from the platform in protest back in 2022. The space rock outfit originally withdrew material they controlled due to concerns over low streaming payouts and Spotify’s controversial partnership with podcast host Joe Rogan at the time. While portions of their early catalog released through Slash Records remained available, newer-era releases disappeared from the service for several years. In a statement issued during their 2022 decision, the band criticized Spotify’s royalty structure, describing streaming compensation as disproportionately small compared to the revenue generated by artists’ music. They…

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Veteran crossover outfit Pro-Pain have released another preview of their long-awaited comeback record, unveiling the new single “March Of The Giants.” The track arrives as part of the promotional rollout for the band’s upcoming album ‘Stone Cold Anger’, which will mark Pro-Pain’s first studio full-length in eleven years. The record is scheduled to arrive on May 15th through Napalm Records and serves as the band’s sixteenth studio effort overall. “March Of The Giants” follows last month’s release of “Oceans Of Blood,” which officially launched the album cycle and signaled the group’s long-anticipated return to new material after more than a…

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