Retro symphonic black metal outfit Worm have officially joined the Century Media roster, setting the stage for their next chapter of necromantic black doom. The band will return on February 13th with a new full-length titled “NECROPALACE”, which arrives today alongside a stylized short-film/music-video hybrid directed by Norman Cabrera, known for his work on Danzig and The Walking Dead. Vocalist Phantom Slaughter introduced the record’s world with the following: “Welcome to the domain of dread known as Necropalace. This fortress has kept my memories and nightmares for centuries. Risen from ancient slumber, the curse is once again free to haunt…
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Nowhere2run, the industrial/techno project created by Code Orange members Jami Morgan and Eric “Shade” Balderose, have unexpectedly issued a new seven-track EP titled “BLOODRAVE”. The duo have been releasing material at a rapid clip this fall, continuing that momentum with a set that includes guest features from Siiickbrain on “FLOODLIGHTZ” and Nimda on the opening track “DANCE TILL YOU BLEED”. The EP coincides with a run of themed ‘bloodrave’ events—an obvious nod to the Blade franchise—that will hit several cities through early 2025. The current schedule is as follows: 11/29 Columbus, OH – A&R Music Bar12/12 Long Island, NY –…
Coalesce and Kowloon Walled City are taking their reunion momentum overseas next year, confirming a run of European and UK dates set for spring 2026. The pairing—who recently reemerged for select North American appearances—will link up again for a nine-show trek spanning festivals, club stops, and a return to Roadburn. The tour launches mid-April and includes stops in the Netherlands, France, the UK, Belgium, Germany, and the Czech Republic. The full routing is as follows: 04/16 Tilburg, NET – Roadburn04/18 Bethune, FRA – Le Poche04/19 Bristol, UK – The Fleece04/20 Manchester, UK – Rebellion04/21 London, UK – The Garage04/22 Brussels,…
Sol Invicto have shared another entry from their ongoing Vault Of Shadows rollout, unveiling a breakbeat-driven rework of their track “There Never Was” (Breakbeat Mix). The industrial/electronic metal collective—built around Richie Londres, Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter, and Cypress Hill percussionist Eric Bobo—continue to drop weekly alternates, demos, and deep-cut sessions from the project’s archives. Last week’s debut, “Tokyo Nights”, spotlighted Londres’ production front and center. This week’s installment shifts the focus back to the project’s core trio, with Carpenter and Bobo layering in guitar textures and Latin-infused percussion. Londres explained that this mix is a variant of an upcoming collaboration…
Monolord have officially wrapped up work on their next full-length record, finishing the sessions alongside renowned producer Sylvia Massy (Tool, System Of A Down) at her studio in Ashland, OR. The Swedish doom metal trio are now shifting into the next phase of the album rollout, with a 2026 release locked in through Relapse Records. The band shared the milestone through their socials, writing: “We have finished recording our new full-length album with the legendary Sylvia Massy in Ashland, Oregon! Stay tuned in 2026 for a new era of Monolord…” More details, including album title, first single, and full release…
Reaping Asmodeia will mark their 15th anniversary next month with the arrival of their new EP, Metempsychosis, due out December 12th through Cardinal Sin. The effort gathers their recently issued singles — “Shattered Leviathan” and “Sanctuary Of Poison” — and adds a newly recorded cover of Chimaira’s 2005 single “Nothing Remains”. Drummer Daniel Koppy explains: “The 20th anniversary of Chimaira’s self-titled album just recently passed. They were a pinnacle band in the NWOAHM movement in the early and mid 2000s. We were heavily influenced by their sound and stage presence quite a bit in our formative years as musicians. We…
A chaotic moment broke out during Haywire’s performance at the ‘Revolution Calling’ festival in Eindhoven, Netherlands last night (Nov. 22), when a fan rushed the stage and physically crossed the line with frontman Austin Sparkman. Fan-shot footage shows the crowd member initially putting an arm around Sparkman mid-song—an interaction the vocalist appeared to tolerate at first. The situation escalated when the fan began aggressively grabbing at Sparkman’s microphone and attempted to sing into it. Sparkman responded instantly, landing a punch to the fan’s face and pushing him back into the crowd. The impact sent what appears to be a tooth—or…
After reemerging this year with his first new music since a wave of allegations upended his career, Marilyn Manson is already preparing the next phase of his comeback. The shock rocker released One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1 in 2024 and returned to touring, marking his first sustained public activity since being largely removed from the industry three years prior. During a recent update, Manson teased that the second chapter of the project is imminent: “Very soon.” The follow-up will continue the piece-by-piece rollout of his multi-chapter album. While the new music marks a creative resurgence, the broader context…
Entheos drummer Navene Koperweis is pushing through a sudden injury after fracturing his ankle in an unexpected accident following the band’s performance last night (Saturday, November 22). The incident occurred while he was helping restock merch, leading to a misstep off the band’s trailer. Koperweis addressed the situation directly, assuring fans that he intends to stay onstage despite the injury: “Last night after our set I was grabbing some hoodies for a restock, when I jumped out of the trailer I landed on a curb I didn’t see and managed to fracture my ankle! I’m going to try to play…
August Burns Red appear to be nearing the finish line on their long-anticipated tenth studio album. This past Friday, vocalist Jake Luhrs revealed that he has officially wrapped up his vocal tracking for the record, which the band expects to release in 2026. Luhrs shared the update through social media, noting that the vocal sessions were completed alongside longtime producer Grant McFarland, who once again handled production duties. He also hinted that the new material is shaping up to be one of the band’s heaviest outings yet. The forthcoming album will follow the band’s 2023 release Death Below, marking their…
