Alternative metal mainstays Deftones have reportedly sold the bulk of their catalog to Warner Music Group, according to a new Billboard report citing unnamed sources. The deal includes the band’s master-recording royalties, co-publishing stakes, and writer’s royalties. While WMG previously owned the band’s master recordings and publishing was handled in-house via Warner Chappell, this latest transaction transfers the majority of the band’s rights, though at least one member reportedly retained their personal share of royalties. The exact date of the sale remains undisclosed, though sources indicate it occurred within the last two years. Billboard notes the band was seeking a…
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Despite SeeYouSpaceCowboy calling it quits in 2025 under contentious circumstances, two previously unreleased b-sides from the band have now surfaced online. The tracks, “A Task For Sharp Teeth And Ruby Lips” and “Beautiful Frames For Ugly People”, appeared as part of a newly expanded digital edition of the band’s 2024 album Coup de Grâce. That updated version quietly went live on Wednesday, January 28th, with no accompanying statement or explanation from the band. SeeYouSpaceCowboy have remained publicly inactive since announcing their breakup, making this unexpected release the first new material to emerge in the aftermath of their split. If you’re…
Atreyu have unveiled the official music video for their latest single, “Ego Death.” The visual arrives shortly after the track’s release and finds the gold-certified melodic metalcore veterans pairing the song’s heavier edge with stark, atmospheric imagery. The clip was directed by Sean Stiegemeier, who brings a focused, stripped-down approach that mirrors the song’s central theme of personal reckoning and rebirth. Addressing the meaning behind the track, the band collectively explained: “Sometimes a piece of you has to die in order for you to truly live. ‘Ego Death’ is peace.” “Ego Death” marks a more aggressive turn from Atreyu, leaning…
The rollout for the 2026 edition of ‘Vans Warped Tour’ is officially underway, with daily lineup announcements now launching across the festival’s social media platforms. This year’s incarnation of Warped Tour will take the form of five two-day festival stops, each expected to feature roughly 100 artists per market. Organizers have confirmed that new lineup additions will be revealed daily over the next month, gradually building out the full roster for each city. In addition to the main festival dates, Warped Tour is also planning a series of intimate pop-up events in every host city. Those gatherings are expected to…
Kittie have unveiled a new remix of their 25th anniversary re-recording of “Spit,” this time reworked by NOWHERE2RUN, the electronic/industrial project spearheaded by Code Orange members Jami Morgan and Eric “Shade” Balderose. The remix takes the ‘Spit XXV’ version of the song — originally re-recorded by Kittie as part of their 25th anniversary celebration of their gold-certified 1999 debut ‘Spit’ — and pushes it into darker, more abrasive territory. Morgan and Balderose reimagine the track through a distorted, industrial lens while retaining the confrontational core that made the original a defining moment in late-’90s heavy music. Kittie released ‘Spit XXV’…
Polish blackened death metal institution Behemoth have unveiled a new music video for “Nomen Barbarvm,” the latest single taken from their current studio album ‘The Shit Ov God’. The clip was directed by longtime collaborator Dariusz Szermanowicz, continuing the band’s tradition of visually uncompromising releases. Frontman and guitarist Nergal spoke about the track’s philosophical undercurrent and its place within Behemoth’s catalog, stating: “‘I create as I speak.’ Isn’t that, in essence, Crowley’s ‘Do what thou wilt’ — just cast in slightly different words? This idea became the lyrical leitmotif of ‘Nomen Barbarvm,’ arguably one of the most melodic, yet also…
Russian deathcore outfit Slaughter To Prevail are facing mounting pressure from local politicians and activist groups in Sweden, with calls being made to cancel the band’s scheduled performance in Stockholm today, January 30th. According to Swedish broadcaster SVT, the Nordic Ukraine Forum has urged for the show to be shut down, citing what they describe as the band’s continued and visible ties to Russia. At the center of the criticism are various merchandise items sold by the band and frontman Alex Terrible, some of which reportedly feature the Russian coat of arms and other national symbols. SVT further alleges that…
Varials have premiered the official music video for their latest single, “The Hurt Chamber.” The track appears on the band’s forthcoming studio album, ‘Where The Light Leaves’, which is scheduled to arrive on February 27th via Fearless Records. The video was created by visual collective Midvessel and pairs stark, oppressive imagery with one of the most emotionally charged performances the band have released to date. The song also serves as a defining moment for vocalist Skyler Conder, who joined Varials last year and makes his first recorded studio appearance with the band on this track. Conder explained that “The Hurt…
From Ashes To New have officially announced their next full-length album, ‘Reflections’, and have unveiled its latest single, “Villain,” alongside a new music video. The gold-certified Lancaster, Pennsylvania nü-metal outfit will release Reflections on April 17th via Better Noise Music. “Villain” marks the third single to be released from the record and showcases the band leaning deeper into their darker, emotionally charged songwriting. Frontman Matt BrandyBerry explained the song’s meaning, stating that it explores the pull of temptation and self-sabotage: “‘Villain’ is a story about the magnetic pull between two people who know better, but dive in anyway. It’s the…
Starset have partnered with the upcoming role-playing video game ‘Arknights: Endfield’ to deliver an original theme song for the title. The platinum-certified sci-fi rock outfit unveiled the track, “We Are Empire,” today, accompanied by an official lyric video. The song was written specifically for Arknights: Endfield, aligning with the game’s expansive, futuristic setting and narrative-driven tone. “We Are Empire” continues Starset’s long-standing fusion of cinematic rock, science fiction themes, and immersive world-building, making it a natural fit for the RPG’s universe. The lyric video is now available to stream online. If you’re rocking with The Mosh Network, hit the link…
