Australian progressive alternative metal outfit Karnivool have unveiled the official music video for their latest single “Opal”, following the track’s debut earlier this month. The video was directed by Adam Rule, who worked closely with the band to capture their unique vision. Commenting on the clip, the band said: “We wanted to have the painted animated world in this clip to feel akin to the album cover art in some way, keeping the same tones and palette. When Adam and the Rythm guys suggested this approach, it clicked with us as the sleeping giant idea was something that stuck from…
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Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello has teamed up with Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo for a new collaborative track titled “Everything Burns.” The song officially received its online premiere this week following an initial debut on SiriusXM’s Octane. The collaboration was created specifically for the latest raid content added to the long-running MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV. Morello’s involvement stemmed from the game’s acclaimed composer Masayoshi Soken, who is a longtime fan of Rage Against The Machine. The two were ultimately connected through musician and radio host Jason Charles Miller (gODHEAD). Do you love independent bands, or are you in…
Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares has spoken out against what he views as increasingly misleading clickbait headlines within metal media, warning that such practices can have real-world consequences beyond simple misinformation. Cazares found himself at the center of controversy following a headline that stemmed from a now-deleted exchange with a fan on X, in which he rejected the idea that Pantera were a direct influence on Fear Factory’s early sound. That exchange was later paired with a separate 2020 tweet from Cazares, resulting in a headline he says misrepresented his views and stripped his comments of proper context. In the…
The lineup for the 2026 edition of Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly has officially been revealed. The two-day event will take place May 02–03 at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, PA, with crossover thrash heavyweights Municipal Waste and Power Trip set as the festival’s headliners. Municipal Waste will close out the opening night with a special album-focused performance celebrating their 2007 release ‘The Art Of Partying’. Power Trip will then headline night two of the festival. Album-centric sets will be a major theme throughout the weekend. Hardcore pioneers Cro-Mags will commemorate the 40th anniversary of their debut ‘The Age…
Swedish nü-metalcore outfit thrown have added a short European mini tour to their spring 2026 plans. The newly announced run features four dates across the Baltics and Finland, with Half Me confirmed as direct support. Alongside revealing the shows, the band also shared a brief teaser that appears to hint at new music, signaling that fresh material may be on the way as they head back out on the road. Further details regarding the teased track have yet to be announced. Thrown – European Mini Tour Dates (With Half Me) 04/07 Riga, LVA – Angars Concert Hall04/08 Tallinn, EST –…
Platinum-certified melodic metalcore outfit The Plot In You have announced plans for a summer 2026 European and UK tour. The run will technically kick off toward the tail end of spring before carrying through the heart of the summer festival season, featuring a mix of major festival appearances and select headline shows. Support on select dates will include Silent Planet, Boundaries, and Rain City Drive, depending on the market. Tickets for the band’s headlining performances will go on sale Tuesday, December 17th at 11:00am local time. The Plot In You – Summer 2026 European & UK Tour Dates 06/05 Nurburgring,…
Brazilian metal legends Sepultura have announced their final European tour, marking another major step toward the band’s planned conclusion in the latter part of 2026. The newly revealed run follows last week’s announcement of the group’s final Australian tour and will see Sepultura making one last pass through Europe between June and August. The farewell stretch includes a mix of headline shows and major festival appearances, giving fans across the continent a final chance to see the band live. Tickets for the tour go on sale Thursday, December 18th at 10:00am CET. Sepultura originally revealed plans to bring their career…
A sexual battery lawsuit brought against Marilyn Manson by his former personal assistant, Ashley Walters, has once again been dismissed just weeks before it was scheduled to go to trial. According to Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Steve Cochran ruled on the morning of December 16 that Walters’ claims were not exempt from California’s statute of limitations. The judge also rejected arguments that the lawsuit could be revived under the delayed discovery rule, which Walters’ legal team argued should apply due to allegedly suppressed memories of abuse. Speaking during the hearing, Judge Cochran explained his reasoning: “We have…
A song from Korn’s early catalog has unexpectedly surfaced in a piece of U.S. government-related media. The nü-metal pioneers’ 1994 track “Shoots And Ladders” is used as the soundtrack in a newly posted video shared by Gregory K. Bovino, who currently holds the title of “Commander At Large” for the United States Border Patrol. Bovino has also been involved in high-profile leadership roles tied to this year’s immigration enforcement actions carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The video was uploaded to Bovino’s official Facebook account on December 15 and features narrated commentary centered on Isaiah 6:8 from…
Holy Wars have unveiled a new in-studio performance, taking on Nine Inch Nails’ iconic track “Hurt.” Originally appearing as the closing song on the band’s landmark 1994 album ‘The Downward Spiral’, the track has become one of the most enduring pieces in modern alternative and industrial music history. The song famously found a second life years later through Johnny Cash’s multi-platinum reinterpretation, and it continues to inspire artists across genres. Most recently, progressive metal outfit Between The Buried And Me offered their own take on the track. While Holy Wars have previously performed “Hurt” live, today’s release (December 16th) marks…
