Veteran grindcore outfit Flesh Parade have announced the passing of their bassist, Jorge Caicedo. The sad news was shared by guitarist Rene Perez on Friday, January 16th, in a heartfelt statement: “It is with great sorrow and pain that we say goodbye to our friend, family and overall great person. Jorge Caicedo, our bass player, has passed away this morning with family by his side. We are devastated beyond belief. This past tour was bittersweet, but I’m glad I hung onto all the memories real tight. We all knew what he was struggling with, but kept his condition private. Watching…
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Megadeth have premiered their latest single, “Puppet Parade,” serving as the apparent final preview of their self-titled farewell studio album, set for release this Friday, January 23rd. The thrash metal icons recently kicked off their farewell touring cycle in support of this final record. That tour is expected to run for several years, reportedly spanning three to five, as frontman Dave Mustaine and the band prepare to retire from live performance. The decision to step back comes in part due to Mustaine’s ongoing battle with Dupuytren’s contracture, a progressive condition affecting the mobility of his hands and fingers. Despite this…
Overkill will once again enlist former Fear Factory bassist Christian Olde Wolbers for their upcoming spring U.S. tour, with Wolbers filling in for longtime bassist D.D. Verni. The New Jersey thrash metal veterans are set to hit the road this March as support for Testament on the ‘Thrash Of The Titans’ tour, with German thrash legends Destruction rounding out the bill. Verni will remain sidelined as he continues to recover from an ongoing shoulder issue. Wolbers previously stepped in during Overkill’s fall 2024 North American run supporting King Diamond, delivering a seamless performance that kept the band firing on all…
Archival footage from the legendary Pinkpop Festival continues to emerge, with organizers now unveiling a full pro-shot video of Cavalera Conspiracy’s June 1st, 2008 performance in Landgraaf, Netherlands. The set captures Max and Igor Cavalera in the early days of Cavalera Conspiracy, delivering a blistering 13-song performance that leaned heavily on material from their then-new album Inflikted, while also revisiting key cuts from their time in Sepultura. Alongside tracks like “Inflikted,” “Sanctuary,” and “The Doom Of All Fires,” the brothers paid homage to their past with crowd-favorites including “Refuse/Resist,” “Attitude,” and “Roots Bloody Roots.” The performance stands as a snapshot…
Philadelphia shoegaze outfit Nothing have unveiled the official music video for their latest single, “Toothless Coal”, the third track to be released from their forthcoming album A Short History Of Decay, due February 27th. The video, directed by Don Argott, is now streaming online. The band’s fifth studio album sees frontman Domenic “Nicky” Palermo exploring intensely personal themes. Lyrically, A Short History Of Decay delves into Palermo’s struggles with essential tremors, his traumatic childhood, and past battles with substance abuse, offering a raw and intimate look into his life. “‘Toothless Coal’ is part of this new chapter for us,” Palermo…
Florida death metal pioneers Massacre are set to breathe new life into their early 90s material with a re-recorded compilation of tracks from From Beyond and Inhuman Condition. The band will also tackle Mantas’ Death By Metal demo, connecting Kam Lee’s past work with Death to their present. Speaking about the project, Lee emphasized the reverence behind revisiting these songs: “I understand that re-recording these songs may make some fans uncomfortable. These tracks come from a specific time in our history, and nothing can ever replace the original recordings. Those versions are sacred, and they will always be there for…
The first wave of performers for the 2026 edition of Post. Festival has been unveiled. Set to take place July 23‑25 at the Hi‑Fi and Hi‑Fi Annex in Indianapolis, IN, this three-day celebration of experimental, post‑metal, and genre-pushing acts promises a diverse lineup. Artists confirmed so far include: The Album LeafKylesaAustin TVRolo TomassiLowercase NoisesSo HideousIdle HeirsAlways The RunnerThe Burning ParisBrazilStarchaserSecret GardensThe ArmedTorcheMoving MountainsLSD And The Search For GodJuniusMinskUsurp SynapseLockstepVaudlowBanquetThe SecrecySeventh Cloud Additional acts are expected to be announced in the coming months. Tickets for the festival are currently available at thepostfestival.flicket.io If you’re rocking with The Mosh Network, hit the…
Technical death metal outfit Carrion Vael have officially dropped their fifth studio album, “Slay Utterly,” a brutal exploration of the lives and victims of notorious serial killers. The release is accompanied by a new music video for the album’s latest single, “Truth Or Consequences.” Touching on the inspiration behind the track, the band shared: “Certain horrors can resonate for years after the fact, leaving a psychological footprint that transcends time, echoing in the minds of each new generation. David Parker Ray’s toy box defines this sort of horror, and when writing ‘Truth or Consequences,’ we hoped to merge these unimaginable…
Scarhaven, the rising grunge revivalists now based in New York City, have unveiled their latest single, “Black Is Light.” The track comes accompanied by a moody visualizer filmed at The Sultan Room in Brooklyn, NY on December 17th, 2026, giving fans a first look at the band’s evolving sound. The group currently have two shows lined up later this month: “‘Black Is Light’ is about embracing the shadows and finding energy in the darkness,” the band explained. “It’s a reflection of our growth as a band while honoring the grunge spirit that brought us together.” With this release, Scarhaven continue…
The Halo Effect have officially begun sessions for their third studio album. The Swedish melodic death metal supergroup — featuring multiple former and current members of In Flames — are already deep into the early stages of writing and recording for the follow-up to 2023’s ‘Days Of The Lost’ era. Vocalist Mikael Stanne, who also fronts Dark Tranquillity, recently shared an update on the band’s progress during a new interview with Futuro, confirming that the next full-length is actively coming together. “…We are working on our third album right now, so as soon as that is out — like by…
