Flaw frontman Chris Volz has publicly thrown his support behind an alternative halftime broadcast set to air opposite this year’s Super Bowl LX festivities. The musician shared his stance amid backlash from right-leaning audiences over the NFL’s official halftime entertainment, which will feature Bad Bunny alongside Green Day. The latter’s inclusion drew particular criticism from conservative viewers due to the band’s history of openly criticizing U.S. President Donald J. Trump. In response, conservative advocacy group Turning Point USA has organized a competing broadcast dubbed ‘The All-American Halftime Show’, positioning it as counterprogramming to the NFL’s presentation. The event is scheduled…
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Omnium Gatherum vocalist Jukka Pelkonen has revealed that he has been diagnosed with lymphoma and will be stepping away from the band’s upcoming live commitments to focus on his health. The Finnish melodic death metal outfit shared the news today (February 02), confirming that Pelkonen will be unable to take part in their forthcoming European tour while undergoing treatment. Despite the setback, the band has opted to move forward with the tour as planned, enlisting a familiar and experienced replacement. Filling in on vocals for the live dates will be Henry Hämäläinen, known for his work with Shade Empire and…
Uncertainty surrounding the future of Furnace Fest has grown in recent weeks, as the festival remained notably quiet about its 2026 edition despite dates being announced at the conclusion of last year’s event. In previous cycles, artist announcements were already rolling out by this point, making the silence increasingly noticeable to longtime attendees. Concerns about the festival’s financial stability began to surface publicly in 2025, when organizers asked fans for support ahead of that year’s event. While founder Chad Johnson later reassured the community that the festival would proceed, questions lingered behind the scenes. Festival organizer Johnny Grimes has now…
Former Megadeth bassist and backing vocalist David Ellefson has weighed in on the band’s newly released — and reportedly final — studio album, offering a candid take shaped by decades spent as one of the group’s core members. Speaking on a recent episode of The David Ellefson Show, Ellefson shared his reaction after finally listening to Megadeth’s self-titled release, which arrived on January 23rd. The album has already made history, becoming the first Megadeth record to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200. Ellefson’s relationship with frontman Dave Mustaine famously collapsed in 2021 following a public scandal involving the bassist,…
Attila frontman Chris Fronzak is no stranger to controversy, having spent much of his career leaning into provocation and shock value. From inflammatory early lyrics and public feuds to viral stunts and explicit side ventures, Fronzak has consistently pushed beyond the usual boundaries expected of metal artists. That said, one area he appears increasingly cautious about engaging in directly is partisan politics. Over the weekend, Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland made headlines after posting a blunt message to his Instagram Stories aimed at supporters of U.S. President Donald J. Trump. Borland urged anyone who voted for or continues to support…
The 2026 GRAMMY Awards continued a troubling pattern of metal and hard rock artists being overlooked during the annual in memoriam segment. While the late Ozzy Osbourne received a star-studded tribute featuring Post Malone, Slash, Duff McKagan, Chad Smith, and Andrew Watt, other corners of the metal world were largely ignored. Departed rock legends like ex-KISS guitarist Ace Frehley were acknowledged on screen, but Mastodon fans were quick to notice the absence of the band’s late vocalist/guitarist Brent Hinds, who tragically died last August in a motorcycle accident at the age of 51. Alice In Chains bassist Mike Inez publicly…
Gold-certified Canadian alternative metal veterans Kittie have announced a series of headlining shows across Europe and the UK this August. Brazilian death metallers Crypta and UK alternative metallers VEXED will support the European mainland dates, while UK stops will feature nü-gazers Split Chain and industrial goth-pop artist Harpy as openers. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 6th at 10:00am GMT. European Dates (with Crypta & VEXED): UK Dates (with Split Chain & Harpy): These headlining dates fall amid Kittie’s full European/UK festival run, which includes appearances at: Fans can expect Kittie to deliver their signature aggressive riffs and intense live…
Michigan-based metal outfit Ligature Marks suffered a major setback this past weekend when their touring van was broken into in Spokane, WA. The incident resulted in the loss of thousands of dollars’ worth of gear. The band was in town for their January 31st performance at The Chameleon. Bassist Karl Whinnery (also of Vintersea) spoke out on social media about the situation on February 2nd: “Van got broken into in Spokane. Thousands of $$ worth of gear stolen. Show Friday at the Mission Theater. Times are tough—but if you wanted to snag music on Bandcamp, it would help offset the…
While Limp Bizkit vocalist Fred Durst is forever linked to the late ’90s and early 2000s nü-metal explosion, his creative ambitions have long stretched beyond music. Over the years, Durst has quietly built a parallel career behind the camera, first honing his skills by directing music videos for his own band as well as artists like Korn, Staind, and others. That filmmaking path eventually led to several feature-length projects, including ‘The Education Of Charlie Banks’ starring Jesse Eisenberg, the sports drama ‘The Longshots’ featuring Ice Cube, and the infamous 2019 thriller ‘The Fanatic’ with John Travolta. Now, it appears Durst…
Multi-platinum hard rock veterans Godsmack have unveiled plans for their spring and summer North American trek, dubbed The Rise Of Rock Tour. The extensive run will feature support from fellow multi-platinum alt-rock icons Stone Temple Pilots and rising rocker Dorothy on select dates. An artist presale for the tour is scheduled to launch tomorrow, February 3rd at 10:00 a.m. local time, with the general public onsale set for Friday, February 6th at 10:00 a.m. local. The tour kicks off with a pair of festival appearances before settling into a lengthy amphitheater run across the U.S. and Canada. Select dates will…
