Avenged Sevenfold have earned a new major milestone in the United States, as “Unholy Confessions”—the second single from their 2003 melodic metalcore classic “Waking The Fallen”—has officially been certified platinum. The track previously reached gold status in March 2021, the same month the album itself also went platinum. The new certification marks over 1,000,000 units earned in the U.S. A platinum certification in the United States represents 1,000,000 units, while gold signifies 500,000 units. The RIAA now counts far more than physical and digital sales, with 10 permanent track downloads equaling one unit, 150 on-demand audio/video streams equaling one track…
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VOWWS have added a run of European and UK headlining dates to their upcoming trek supporting Kim Dracula. The death-pop duo, who just released their new album “I’ll Fill Your House With An Army,” will break off for the following standalone shows: 02/14 Berlin, GER – Maschinenhaus02/16 Amsterdam, NET – Paradiso02/17 Cologne, GER – Club02/22 London, UK – Camden Assembly Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 21st at 10am GMT / 11am CET. Their previously announced tour dates with Kim Dracula include: 01/24 Lisbon, POR – Republica Da Musica01/26 Madrid, SPA – Mon Live01/27 Barcelona, SPA – Razzmatazz 201/29…
Platinum-certified alternative metal standouts Bad Omens have expanded their 2026 plans with three new European headline dates set for next June. Bilmuri will serve as direct support on all newly added shows. 06/03 Dusseldorf, GER – PSD Bank Dome06/08 Leipzig, GER – Quarterback Immobilen Arena06/16 Milan, ITA – Parco della Musica di Milano Presales went live today (November 19th) using the code DYFL. The general onsale begins this Friday, November 21st at 10:00am local. Bad Omens will be in Europe throughout June as part of the festival season, with the following appearances also confirmed: 06/05–06 Nuremberg, GER – Rock im…
TRUSTcompany are slowly but surely moving toward their long-teased return. The gold-selling nu-metal band hasn’t released a full-length album since 2011’s Dreaming In Black And White, but according to a recent appearance on the Podioslave Podcast, progress is finally taking shape. Vocalist/guitarist Kevin Palmer and bassist Josh Moates revealed that the band currently has five new songs written for their long-gestating comeback record. While juggling schedules has made the process far slower than they would prefer, the duo emphasized that they’re genuinely enjoying writing and demoing music together again. More importantly, they confirmed their focus is firmly on releasing a…
Clutch are leaning into nostalgia with a brand-new collectible: a 1973 Dodge Dart Swinger model kit inspired by their fan-favorite 1995 track “Spacegrass.” While the replica isn’t a perfect one-to-one with the song’s lyrics (yes, the top is not a convertible), the band made sure to include some fun details — including the unmistakable Jesus-on-the-dashboard touch referenced in the classic track. The model kit hasn’t surfaced on clutchmerch.com just yet, but fans can expect it to land in the band’s official store soon… or, fittingly, whenever it feels right. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Clutch (@clutchofficial)…
Car Bomb guitarist Greg Kubacki has officially launched his new solo venture, Sun Guts, marking a fresh creative chapter outside the boundary-pushing math-metal outfit. The first single, “Kilonova,” is out now and also serves as the title track to Sun Guts’ upcoming debut album, set to drop February 10th. Pre-orders are currently live via Bandcamp. Kubacki explained the project’s long-in-the-works evolution, sharing: “Insanely stoked to announce my new solo project SUN GUTS. Been secretly and slowly chipping away at this in my spare time and it feels awesome to finally put all of this out.” The album features 11 tracks…
Converge have officially dropped the title track from their newly announced album, “Love Is Not Enough”, giving fans their first full taste of the band’s long-awaited return. The song hit streaming platforms today after making its early debut on SiriusXM earlier this week. This marks the first traditional full-length Converge album since 2017’s “The Dusk In Us”, making the release especially significant for fans who’ve spent years waiting for new material. The band’s unmistakable blend of chaotic hardcore, metallic grit, and emotional depth is on full display in this new track — a promising sign of what’s to come. The…
As I Lay Dying have debuted “If I Fall,” the second track of their renewed comeback phase, arriving just weeks after “Echoes” relaunched the band’s latest era. The new single’s video premiered today in collaboration with Napalm Records, signaling a more formal step into their next chapter. The group rebuilt itself late last year after another round of controversy left vocalist Tim Lambesis as the only remaining member. The refreshed lineup now features Chris Clancy on bass/vocals, Bill Hudson and Don Vedda on guitars, and Tim Yeung on drums—collectively steering the band into this revamped incarnation. As I Lay Dying…
Andorran progressive death metal innovators Persefone have unveiled a powerful orchestral live rendition of their instrumental track “Leap Of Faith.” The performance appears on their upcoming live orchestral album, “Live In Andorra,” recorded alongside the Orquestra Nacional Clàssica d’Andorra at the National Auditorium in Ordino back in May 2024. The album arrives December 5th via Napalm Records. The band explained why this song was destined to be a single: “If there was one particular song that we really wanted to use as one of the singles, it had to be ‘Leap Of Faith’. … The moment they realized how the…
Canadian sci-fi metal legends Voivod will hit the road this June for a UK and Ireland tour alongside blackened speed metal outfit Midnight and progressive thrashers Cryptosis. The run will also see Midnight celebrating the 15th anniversary of their debut album “Satanic Royalty.” Tour Dates 06/08 — London, UK — The Underworld06/09 — Southampton, UK — The 186506/10 — Bristol, UK — Thekla06/11 — Nottingham, UK — Rescue Rooms06/12 — Manchester, UK — Rebellion06/13 — Glasgow, UK — Slay06/15 — Belfast, IRE — Limelight 206/16 — Dublin, IRE — Whelans06/17 — Limerick, IRE — Dolans Warehouse Fans of sci-fi metal,…
