After a week of swirling rumors, Five Finger Death Punch frontman Ivan Moody has addressed speculation about a potential reunion with his first band, Motograter, explaining his true role in the band’s future. The chatter began when former Motograter member Michael “The Kidd” Stewart hinted on social media that Moody was rejoining the industrial metal outfit. Moody’s own posts showing him reconnecting with former bandmates only intensified fan excitement — though it turns out a full-fledged return isn’t happening. In an Instagram Stories statement, Moody confirmed he is not rejoining Motograter. Instead, he has taken steps to protect the band’s…
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The 2026 Michigan Metal Fest lineup has officially been revealed. This year’s festival is set for August 14th and 15th at the Leila Arboretum in Battle Creek, MI, and will feature a mix of heavy hitters and underground favorites. Bands confirmed so far include A Killer’s Confession, Ventana, Crossbreed, Gorepig, DemsFightingWords, and Let It Rot. Michigan Metal Fest 2026 Dates:08/14 Battle Creek, MI – Leila Arboretum08/15 Battle Creek, MI – Leila Arboretum Tickets and additional lineup announcements are expected in the coming months. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michigan Metal Fest (@michiganmetalfest) If you’re rocking with…
Multi-platinum rap-rock veterans 311 have revealed a set of March tour dates in California leading up to their annual ‘311 Day’ celebration. The trek, dubbed ‘The Road To 311 Day’, will feature Tunnel Vision as direct support. Pre-sales for the newly announced shows begin today, January 13th at 11:00am PST, with the general onsale following this Friday, January 16th at 10:00am PST. This year’s 311 Day festivities, scheduled for March 7th and 8th at the Park MGM in Las Vegas, NV, will include two nights of completely distinct live sets, including special collaborations with members of the Blue Man Group.…
Portuguese post-black metal outfit Gaerea have unveiled the official music video for their new single “Phoenix,” now streaming online. The clip was directed by Pavel Trebukhin (Sylosis, Amon Amarth) and visually captures the track’s intense and transformative themes. The band commented on the meaning behind the song: “‘Phoenix’ is a song about surviving betrayal and suffering, then using that pain as fuel to become stronger instead of letting it corrode you. Beaten down, scarred, and left in the dark, we rise again, break the chains, and reclaim control.” “Phoenix” serves as the latest preview of Loss, Gaerea’s upcoming album, which…
Black Label Society have released a new music video for “Name In Blood,” directed by Justin H. Reich, coinciding with the official announcement of their twelfth studio album, Engines Of Demolition. Writing for the album began back in 2022 while frontman Zakk Wylde was touring with the reunited Pantera. The forthcoming album includes a heartfelt tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne. The track, titled “Ozzy’s Song,” has been described in a press release as Wylde’s “most personally profound and heartfelt ballad to date.” Speaking on the record, Wylde shared: “‘Engines Of Demolition’ is a sincere ride through the peaks and…
Grindcore pioneers Napalm Death have returned to the studio to start demoing tracks for their 17th studio album. The band is once again working with long-time producer Russ Russell, continuing a partnership that has shaped much of their recent output. Bassist and vocalist Shane Embury provided fans with updates on the sessions over the weekend, sharing a short clip of the band at work, which was posted earlier today, January 12th. While details on a release date remain under wraps, the demoing process marks the first step toward what promises to be another intense addition to their extensive catalog. View…
Legendary sludge metal outfit Acid Bath have announced a rare headlining performance in Boston, MA, set for Saturday, May 30th at Roadrunner. The one-off date features a stacked extreme metal lineup, with grindcore pioneers Napalm Death and Pig Destroyer joining as major support, alongside Primitive Man and Final Gasp. The show marks another high-profile appearance from Acid Bath amid their limited run of live dates, pairing them with some of the most uncompromising names in heavy music. Early ticket access is currently available via axs.com using the code REPTILIAN. The general onsale is scheduled to launch this Friday, January 16th…
The lineup for Rock Fest 2026 has officially been revealed, and the long-running Wisconsin festival is once again stacking its bill across multiple genres. This year’s headliners will be Gojira, Limp Bizkit, and The Offspring, with the event set to take over Cadott, WI from July 16th–18th, plus a special “Bonus Bash” kickoff on July 15th. Radio veteran Lou Brutus will return as host. The GRAMMY-winning French metal force Gojira will top Thursday night, while nu-metal icons Limp Bizkit headline Friday. Punk-rock mainstays The Offspring will close out the weekend on Saturday. As usual, Rock Fest 2026 blends mainstream heavy…
The 2026 edition of the traveling Rock The Country festival has officially been unveiled, with diamond-certified rap-rock/country provocateur Kid Rock once again set to headline the multi-city run. Joining him at various stops will be fellow diamond-certified hard rock titans Creed, multi-platinum modern rock mainstays Shinedown, and a broad mix of country, rock, and hip-hop artists. Country heavyweights Jason Aldean and Blake Shelton are among the notable names slated to appear, while Staind frontman Aaron Lewis will perform with his band The Stateliners. Asking Alexandria vocalist Danny Worsnop has also been confirmed for the tour. Adding to the genre-blending nature…
SOEN have unveiled the official music video for their new single “Indifferent,” which made its online debut today, January 13th. The track serves as the final preview of the Swedish progressive metal outfit’s forthcoming album Reliance, due out this Friday, January 16th. Directed by Paul M Green, the video pairs stark visuals with the song’s emotionally restrained atmosphere. Lyrically, “Indifferent” explores the moment when emotional dependence gives way to distance, capturing the quiet devastation of realizing that a once-reliable connection has faded. Vocalist Joel Ekelöf explained the song’s meaning, stating: “‘Indifferent’ is about reliance turning into absence. The quiet shock…
