A new collaboration between Jehnny Beth and Mike Patton has surfaced online, arriving with an official music video for the track “Look At Me.” The song pairs the former Savages frontwoman with the famously versatile vocalist known for his work in Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, and numerous other experimental projects. The result is a bold, stylistically adventurous track that leans into dark, industrial textures while embracing a provocative visual aesthetic. The accompanying video reflects the song’s charged atmosphere, blending gritty imagery with an avant-garde presentation. Musically, the track explores territory that echoes the experimental edge of Patton’s Peeping Tom…
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The lineup for the returning Vans Warped Tour continues to grow as organizers roll out additional artist confirmations for the 2026 edition of the festival. The slow drip of announcements has now pushed well past the originally teased “30ish” bands, with dozens more artists now confirmed across the multi-city run. Among the newest additions are Black Veil Brides, We Came As Romans, Angel Du$t, Comeback Kid, and Silly Goose. The latter had already been suspected by fans after the festival teased a crossword puzzle hinting at upcoming announcements. Other artists recently added to the festival include Bowling For Soup, Sleeping…
Florida hardcore outfit Southpaw FLHC have unveiled their latest single “TTG”, releasing the track alongside an official music video. The song’s title is short for “Trained To Go,” and finds the band leaning into themes of resilience, discipline, and mental toughness. According to the group, the track reflects the mindset required to endure hardship and come out stronger on the other side. “‘TTG’ is a statement on discipline forged through adversity. At its core, ‘TTG’ examines the mindset required to survive and lead. Displaying strength built through pressure, loss, and isolation. Experiencing and growing from great pain and loss becomes…
Rage Against The Machine vocalist Zack de la Rocha has resurfaced with a new project, serving as an executive producer on an upcoming documentary focused on the politically-charged punk outfit Dead City Punx. The film, directed by Roger Gastman, chronicles the story of the Los Angeles band and their confrontational approach to live performances. Known for staging politically motivated protest shows, Dead City Punx have built a reputation for performing in unauthorized locations and frequently clashing with local authorities due to their chaotic and outspoken gigs. While Rage Against The Machine have remained largely inactive in recent years — despite…
Last night’s (March 4) episode of ‘The Masked Singer’ leaned heavily into the world of heavy metal and hard rock with a special “Ozzfest Night” theme. The episode paid tribute to legendary frontman Ozzy Osbourne, with several contestants performing songs tied to the iconic vocalist and the historic festival he co-founded. Among the performances were renditions of Ozzy’s solo classics “Mama I’m Coming Home” and “Crazy Train,” along with Black Sabbath’s timeless anthem “Paranoid.” The show also featured covers of Linkin Park’s “One Step Closer” and Incubus’ “Drive,” both fitting choices considering the bands’ past appearances on the long-running Ozzfest…
Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter has shared new insight into his battle with Type 2 Diabetes, a condition he unknowingly endured for years before being diagnosed around 2024. The 55-year-old revealed that he had ignored early warning signs, attributing fatigue, pain, and other health issues to simply “getting older,” until his bandmates encouraged him to seek medical help. In a conversation with Premier Guitar, Carpenter reflected on how the disease affected him during the writing and recording of Deftones’ latest album, “private music”: “I had no clue what I was going through. I’d just been so out of it for the…
Pioneering black metal legends Venom have announced their 16th studio album, ‘Into Oblivion’, alongside the debut of its first single, “Lay Down Your Soul”. The album is set for release on May 1st via Noise/BMG. Frontman Conrad “Cronos” Lant shared on the effort: “This album has really pushed the boundaries, but if you want to make a killer album, you pay for it in blood, sweat and tears.” Guitarist/vocalist Stuart “Rage” Dixon added: “I’m so proud of this album, it’s astounding! It feels so different, yet so familiar. The sonics are a step up, no song sounds the same, but…
California g-punk outfit (hed)p.e. have announced a series of headlining dates celebrating the 25th anniversary of their sophomore album ‘Broke’. The band have dubbed the trek the ‘Still Broke In America Tour’, with Primer 55 and Flaw set to appear on select stops. Originally released in 2000, ‘Broke’ helped cement (hed)p.e. as a standout act of the era’s rap-metal and nu-metal wave, featuring fan favorites like “Bartender” and “Killing Time.” The upcoming run will see the band revisiting that material live as part of the album’s milestone anniversary. These newly announced shows will take place around the previously revealed ‘Nu…
Massachusetts metalcore veterans Unearth have officially returned to Metal Blade Records, marking their first partnership with the label in over a decade. The band’s last release through the label was ‘Darkness In The Light’ in 2011 before they later moved to Century Media. Reuniting with the label represents something of a full-circle moment for the band, who released several of their defining records during their earlier run with Metal Blade. Vocalist Trevor Phipps shared his excitement about the reunion and what lies ahead for the group. “Getting another shot at working with Metal Blade Records feels nothing short of coming…
Pennsylvania deathcore outfit The Last Ten Seconds Of Life have unveiled another new single. The band’s latest track, “Make It To Heaven,” arrived online today (March 5th) alongside an accompanying music video directed by Eric DiCarlo (Signs Of The Swarm, Born Of Osiris). Frontman Tyler Beam shared some insight into the themes behind the song, reflecting on his upbringing and how it shaped his outlook on life and personal freedom. “Growing up as a young artist in a conservative Christian environment, I was no stranger to being influenced to take different paths. As I grew up, I began to realize…
