Puscifer have shared a new cover of Low’s “Congregation”, paying tribute to the late Duluth, Minnesota singer and drummer Mimi Parker while also reflecting on the escalating immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis. The city has seen a series of federal raids in recent months, some resulting in fatal shootings and sparking widespread protests. Frontman Maynard James Keenan explained the inspiration behind the cover on social media, saying: “All the madness going on in Minneapolis sent me down a @lowtheband rabbit hole. Missing Mimi Parker. Carina suggested maybe we cover a song in her and their honor. Merchants of Emotion is…
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Avenged Sevenfold vocalist M. Shadows made a surprise onstage appearance with Mr. Bungle last night, February 3rd, during the band’s performance at Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Shadows joined the avant-garde metal icons for a partial rendition of “Retrovertigo,” marking a rare collaborative moment between the two camps. Mr. Bungle were hand-picked by Avenged Sevenfold as support for their recent Latin American tour, making the guest spot feel like a natural progression rather than a random crossover. Avenged Sevenfold famously covered “Retrovertigo” back in 2017, with Shadows praising Mike Patton at the time as “one of the greatest vocalists…
UnityTX have unveiled the official music video for “BODY ROC,” the latest track to surface from their upcoming studio album ‘SOMEWHERE, IN BETWEEN…’. The clip was directed by Avery Whaite and is now available to watch. Blending the band’s signature rap-metalcore aggression with a dance-forward groove, “BODY ROC” leans heavily into movement and rhythm. Vocalist Shaolin G kept his description of the track simple and to the point: “‘Body Roc’ is a club banger for people who like to dance. Catch the rhythm and get lost in the ROC.” The song will appear on ‘SOMEWHERE, IN BETWEEN…’, which is scheduled…
Dropkick Murphys have officially released a new protest track titled “Citizen I.C.E.”, a pointed response to recent deadly shootings involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minneapolis. The song is now available to stream and appears on the band’s upcoming split release with fellow Boston act Haywire, titled New England Forever. “Citizen I.C.E.” reworks Dropkick Murphys’ 2005 song “Citizen C.I.A.”, updating its message to confront the current political and social climate. The track directly addresses the fatal shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti, both U.S. citizens who were killed in separate incidents involving ICE officers earlier this year.…
Sylosis have released a new music video for “Lacerations”, offering another glimpse into their upcoming seventh studio album, ‘The New Flesh’, due out February 20th via Nuclear Blast. The track has already emerged as a standout from the record, with vocalist and guitarist Josh Middleton describing it as a turning point during the album’s early writing sessions. According to Middleton, completing “Lacerations” gave the band confidence that they had reached a new creative high, particularly with its chorus and overall structure. “‘Lacerations’ has become a firm favourite amongst those that have heard the new record. After this song came together…
In Flames are officially back in the studio and moving forward with the follow-up to 2023’s Foregone. The Swedish melodic death metal veterans have begun recording what will become their 15th studio album. The update surfaced on February 3, when multi-instrumentalist Björn Gelotte shared a brief studio video on social media. While light on details, the clip left little room for interpretation thanks to the pointed hashtag #ifxv, all but confirming that new In Flames material is actively in progress. At this stage, the band have not revealed additional information regarding the album’s sound, tracklist, producer, or projected release window.…
After more than a decade of speculation, delays, and near-mythical status among fans, the long-shelved Slipknot side project Look Outside Your Window has officially been given a release date. The album, titled ‘Look Outside Your Window’, will arrive on vinyl for Record Store Day on April 18, releasing via LOYW. Notably, the record will not be issued under the Slipknot name, instead emerging as an eponymous project separate from the band’s main discography. The announcement brings closure to years of uncertainty surrounding the album, which was originally recorded during sessions for Slipknot’s 2008 release ‘All Hope Is Gone’. Over time,…
Free Solo star Alex Honnold captured global attention last month with his daring January 26th climb of Taipei 101 in Taiwan, a 101-story skyscraper scaled entirely without ropes. While the feat made headlines for its sheer audacity, the climb also drew interest in the music world after Honnold revealed he curated a personal playlist for the ascent—one dominated by Tool and other alternative and metal favorites. Honnold told Variety that his playlist wasn’t just about motivation. The track lengths helped him keep a steady pace as he climbed. He explained: “It was mostly Tool. It’s a random playlist that I…
For most bands, international success is measured in sold-out rooms, festival slots, and streaming numbers. For Jinjer, that ascent has always carried something heavier — the weight of distance from a country at war, and a hometown that may never be the same again. In a recent interview with Metal Hammer, vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk looked back on her upbringing in Ukraine’s Donbas region, long before Jinjer became one of modern metal’s most globally recognized acts. Her memories are not glossy or romanticized; they’re rooted in quiet streets, wide skies, and a life far removed from the chaos that would later…
Following the recent sale of Furnace Fest, veteran concert and festival promoter Mike Ziemer has publicly accused two of his former business partners of misconduct, claiming he and fellow promoter Ryan Luther were pushed out of the festival after years of foundational work. Ziemer was part of the partnership that helped resurrect Furnace Fest in Birmingham, AL in 2020 alongside Luther, Johnny Grimes, and festival founder Chad Johnson. Earlier this week, organizers confirmed that Furnace Fest had been sold to an outside production company—widely rumored to be Peachtree Entertainment—after the event reportedly struggled with significant operational losses and outstanding debts.…
