The troubled ‘C.Y. Fest’ will move forward under new management after its founder, Ignacio “Nacho Corrupted” Rodriguera, announced he is stepping aside amid multiple sexual misconduct and assault allegations. In a statement released March 17th, Rodriguera denied the claims, calling them “false” and “misinformation,” and said he would focus on resolving the matter legally while allowing the festival to proceed without distraction. “The C.Y. festival has recently faced significant challenges due to false allegations and misinformation. I am stepping away to focus entirely on addressing these matters through the proper legal channels. My priority is ensuring that the community can…
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Florida deathcore outfit Traitors have begun teasing their next single, “My Body Is A Tomb,” which is currently scheduled to arrive next Friday, March 27th. A short preview of the track has surfaced online, giving fans an early taste of the band’s latest material. Alongside the teaser, the group have also launched an official pre-save campaign ahead of the single’s release. The new song marks Traitors’ latest output as they continue building momentum with their signature blend of crushing breakdowns and bleak, aggressive atmosphere. In addition to the upcoming release, the band will soon hit the road alongside The Last…
Post-hardcore/emo outfit Thursday recently stopped by Musora to take part in the popular ‘On The Spot’ performance series, delivering a unique cover of a well-known alternative classic. The concept behind the series challenges participating artists to learn, arrange, and record a cover song within a single day-long studio session. For Thursday’s appearance, Musora selected 4 Non Blondes’ 1993 gold-certified hit “What’s Up?” — pushing the band to reinterpret the iconic track through their own emotional and atmospheric lens. Known for their expressive songwriting and dynamic sound, Thursday bring a distinctly moody edge to the song while maintaining the recognizable melodies…
Bay Area thrash metal legends Exodus have officially unveiled their latest single, “Promise You This,” offering another preview of their upcoming studio album ‘Goliath’, which arrives March 20th via Napalm Records. The newly released track showcases the band’s trademark blend of crushing riffs and groove-driven aggression, continuing the momentum leading into what will mark their twelfth full-length release. Speaking collectively about the song, the band explained its personal inspiration while highlighting its sonic intensity: “‘Promise You This’ is one of our favorite songs on the new record, it’s just heavy as fuck but rocks just as hard. The song was…
New music from metalcore outfit Boundaries is set to arrive this week, with the band teasing an upcoming single titled “Skies Cast Amber Black.” The group has announced that the track is scheduled for release this Friday, March 20th. A short preview of what appears to be the song’s official music video has surfaced online, offering fans an early glimpse at the band’s next chapter. Alongside the teaser, a pre-save campaign has launched, while recent promotional posts have prominently featured the phrase “It’s All Around Us Now,” suggesting a possible thematic or larger rollout connected to the single. Additional details…
Progress is officially underway on new music from After The Burial, as the band has entered the studio to begin work on their long-awaited seventh full-length album. On Tuesday, March 17th, drummer Dan Carle and vocalist Anthony Notarmaso shared updates from the studio confirming that recording sessions have started. The pair spent St. Patrick’s Day tracking drum parts alongside producer Zach Tuch, signaling the early stages of the band’s next release cycle. The upcoming record will serve as the follow-up to the group’s 2019 album ‘Evergreen’, marking their first full-length effort in several years. Although the band hasn’t released a…
Platinum-certified alternative metal breakout Bad Omens have been announced as the headliners for the 2026 edition of ‘Knotfest Mexico’, continuing the festival’s tradition of blending modern heavy hitters with genre legends. Set to take place on December 5th at Estadio Fray Nano in Mexico City, the event will feature a diverse lineup spanning alternative metal, metalcore, death metal and power metal. Joining the bill are groove metal mainstays Lamb Of God, genre-blurring alternative artist Poppy, metalcore veterans The Ghost Inside, and progressive death metal standouts Blood Incantation. Also confirmed for the festival are UK metalcore outfit Sylosis, New Zealand alternative…
Heavy metal icons Judas Priest have unveiled plans for their upcoming ‘Faithkeepers’ European tour, set to take place across late summer 2026. The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame-inducted legends will return to stages across the continent with a run of arena and festival appearances spanning Southern and Central Europe before wrapping in France and Belgium. The trek continues the band’s long-running touring legacy as they remain one of heavy metal’s most enduring live acts decades into their career. The newly announced dates will see the band perform in historic venues and major arenas throughout August and September. Judas Priest…
Las Vegas screamo outfit Roman Candle have officially announced their debut full-length album, ‘Unadulterated’, setting an April 24 release via Sumerian Records. The announcement arrives alongside the premiere of the band’s new single and music video, “Blasphemous Act.” The track marks the seventh preview released from the upcoming 12-song record and serves as a late addition that ultimately became essential to the album’s final vision. Speaking on the song’s origins and intensity, vocalist Piper Ferrari explained how the track quickly proved impossible to ignore during the writing process: “‘Blasphemous Act’ was the last song we wrote for the record, and…
VCTMS have unveiled a new music video for their latest track, “Burning/Bones,” bringing in additional firepower via a collaboration with deathcore/grunge outfit Extortionist. The newly released visual was directed by Austin Scherzberg, pairing the track’s aggressive blend of metalcore intensity and atmospheric heaviness with a stark performance-driven presentation. The collaboration highlights both bands’ heavier stylistic edges, merging VCTMS’ emotionally charged delivery with Extortionist’s darker sonic textures. “Burning/Bones” continues VCTMS’ steady stream of new material, further showcasing the band’s evolving sound and willingness to blur genre boundaries within modern heavy music. The music video is now available to watch online. If…
