As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis has addressed the allegations made by his ex-wife, Dany Ciara, in a social media post shared today, December 28th. The response follows Ciara’s detailed appearance on the Brutally Speaking podcast, where she discussed their marriage and raised several claims regarding his conduct. In his statement, Lambesis characterizes the public discourse as a recurring pattern tied to his professional visibility and asserts his focus remains on his music and upcoming tour. Tim Lambesis Responds to Recent Claims Lambesis’s response addresses the timing of the allegations and his perspective on the narratives being shared. The…
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Connecticut metalcore heavyweights 100 Demons are officially nearing the finish line on their first full-length collection of new material in over two decades. In a social media update shared on December 27th, vocalist Pete Morcey revealed that the band is wrapping up work on a staggering 17 new tracks. The upcoming release will serve as the successor to their landmark self-titled sophomore effort, 100 Demons, which was released via Deathwish Inc. back in 2004. 100 Demons Eyeing Late Spring Release The band has been relatively quiet on the recording front for twenty years, making the announcement of nearly 20 new…
Slipknot percussionist and creative director M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan is expanding his artistic footprint into the digital realm with the launch of “Vernearth,” a custom Minecraft server he describes as his most ambitious project to date. In a wide-ranging discussion with The Escapist, Crahan detailed his lifelong obsession with gaming—dating back to the Atari and Intellivision eras—and his belief that emerging technologies like AI are essential tools for the modern creator. Slipknot’s Creative Director Finds “Spiritual” Outlet in Gaming For Crahan, “Vernearth” is not a commercial venture but a “spiritual” necessity. The server incorporates original scoring, custom coding, and utility,…
Dany Ciara, the former wife of As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis, has publicly shared an extensive account of her marriage and its breakdown, outlining a series of serious allegations during a nearly four-hour appearance on the Brutally Speaking podcast. The episode, hosted by Jon Beatty, was framed as a survivor-centered conversation rather than an adversarial interview. Over the course of the discussion, Ciara described what she says was an intense, fast-moving relationship that later unraveled into infidelity, emotional manipulation, coercion, and physical intimidation. According to Ciara, the interview represents the most complete version of her story to date.…
During a recent podcast appearance, the band discussed the logistics of the new record. While the members are currently navigating the challenges of physical distance, they noted that they have made significant progress in the songwriting and recording process. The upcoming effort will be the first full-length release from the band since 2012’s Danza IIII: The Alpha – The Omega. “While physical distance has presented some challenges in getting the songs together thus far, they have been making strides towards overcoming that hurdle.” 2026 Live Dates As the band prepares for the release of the new album, they have already…
Every veteran band has a “black sheep” in their discography, and for Canadian death metal pillars Kataklysm, that record was 1998’s Victims of This Fallen World. In a new appearance on the Garza Podcast, frontman Maurizio Iacono looked back on the era when the band traded technical chaos for tracksuits and Deftones-inspired grooves—a move that nearly ended their career before it truly began. The album was a radical departure, marking Iacono’s transition to lead vocals following the exit of Sylvain Houde and a deliberate pivot away from the hyper-complex “Northern Hyperblast” style of their previous effort, Temple of Knowledge. Kataklysm…
Veteran nü-metal outfit Flaw are officially back in the studio. The Louisville-bred band recently shared a glimpse into their current recording sessions, marking a significant new chapter for the group following a tumultuous few years. This upcoming material arrives as frontman Chris Volz celebrates a major personal milestone, having embarked on a journey to sobriety this past October. The band’s return to the studio follows a period of transition, including their departure from the Nu Metal Revival Tour earlier in 2025 due to lineup challenges. Flaw Focuses on New Material for 2026 Release With the band now firmly focused on…
Continuing their most active year since the mid-2000s, Christian death metal veterans With Blood Comes Cleansing have released a new single titled “Indomitable.” Choosing a Christmas Day release, the band described the track as a “gift” to their fans and a bold proclamation of their faith. The track follows the release of their self-titled third studio album earlier this year—their first full-length record in 17 years—marking a complete return for the Albany, Georgia, outfit. With Blood Comes Cleansing Maintains Momentum Following 2025 Comeback The band, which originally rose to prominence on Victory Records with 2008’s Horror, has spent 2025 re-establishing…
ENMY’s “Our Demise” Tapped as Official Theme for AEW Worlds End 2025 Cincinnati alternative metal quartet ENMY (pronounced “Enemy”) has secured a massive placement on the national stage, as their track “Our Demise” was selected as the official theme song for All Elite Wrestling’s Worlds End 2025 pay-per-view. The event, held at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, serves as the final chapter of the year for the promotion. The track originally appeared as a single in early 2024 before being featured on the band’s self-titled sophomore album, ENMY, which was released on October 11, 2024, via FiXT. ENMY…
The thrash metal world was recently rocked by the news that Megadeth will soon be coming to an end, and leader Dave Mustaine is now shedding light on the physical reality behind that decision. While the band is currently gearing up for the release of their self-titled final studio album on January 23rd, Mustaine revealed that a progressive hand condition is making his legendary technical riffing increasingly difficult. Mustaine’s history of “fighting the clock” is well-documented—ranging from the 2002 radial neuropathy that briefly ended his career to his successful battle with throat cancer. However, this latest hurdle, a condition known…
