Back in January, the reactivated Power Trip confirmed that their focus was on reestablishing themselves as a live band rather than working on new music. But nearly a year later, the Texan crossover thrash outfit, now fronted by Seth Gilmore (Skourge/Fugitive) following the passing of Riley Gale in 2024, are feeling the creative pull. Speaking to Altars Of Metal, guitarist Blake Ibanez explained how the band’s creative momentum has grown over the past year, influenced in part by his work with Gilmore in Fugitive: “I’ve always been pretty involved when it comes to Power Trip in the studio. I didn’t…
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Former Mushroomhead frontman Jeffrey Hatrix, known to fans as Jeffrey Nothing, has opened up about his ongoing battle with cancer and his decision to pursue an entirely natural approach to treatment. In a new interview with Neeka Rogers of Metal Nation, Hatrix, who co-founded the Cleveland-based alternative-metal and industrial collective, reflected on the journey that began shortly after losing his wife in 2024. “I, unfortunately, lost my wife Stacy [to cancer] in April of 2024, and within a month I had been diagnosed myself. And I right then made the decision I was gonna fully natural [in my treatment for…
Creed guitarist Mark Tremonti has shared updates on the band’s plans for new music, revealing that ideas are already in the works as the band looks ahead following their recent tours. In a recent interview with Cutter’s Rockcast, Tremonti explained: “When we did all this touring over the past couple of years, we were so busy that there was no way to really put new music together. The tour was already on sale, so jumping off it to record an album wouldn’t have been the right move. But now that we have time, everyone—promoters, agents, managers—is like, ‘You’ve gotta have…
Atlanta-based nü-metal revivalists Silly Goose have announced that BRKN LOVE and Stay Here will be joining them as support on their upcoming December headlining run. The tour comes in celebration of the band’s recently released album “Keys To The City” and will hit the following cities: 12/12 Chattanooga, TN – JJ Bohmeias12/13 Savannah, GA – The Sentient Bean12/14 Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits12/16 Raleigh, NC – Kings12/18 Washington, DC – DC912/19 Columbus, OH – A&R Music Bar12/20 Indianapolis, IN – Hoosier Dome12/21 St. Louis, MO – Atomic View this post on Instagram A post shared by Silly Goose (@sillygooseatl) Do…
The latest wave of artist announcements for the 2026 ‘Welcome To Rockville’ festival may come as a surprise to some fans of heavier music. The new additions include multi-platinum pop-punk favorites Simple Plan, gold-certified rockers Highly Suspect, and platinum-certified hard rock act Badflower. Also joining the lineup are Breathe Carolina, blending electropop and post-hardcore influences, and pop-punk newcomers The Paradox. Next year’s festival will once again take place May 07th–10th at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. As it stands, the following artists have been confirmed, with more still to be announced: My Chemical Romance (headliner)Bring Me The…
Swedish progressive rock outfit Katatonia have unveiled their cover of the 1981 KISS classic “A World Without Heroes.” The track was recorded during the sessions for their latest album Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State, which arrived this past June via Napalm Records. According to frontman Jonas Renkse, the song has always held special meaning for the band — and in light of the recent passing of former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, it’s taken on an even deeper significance. “A final single from the ‘Nightmares…’ session, a cover of KISS’ ‘A World Without Heroes’ which is one of the…
A rare recording from the late Chuck Schuldiner (Death, Control Denied) has emerged online, offering fans a unique glimpse into the metal pioneer’s creative world outside of his usual work. The track — an instrumental cover of Madonna’s 1998 hit “Frozen” — was shared by Schuldiner’s nephew, Chris Steele, who discovered the recording while going through old belongings. According to Steele, Schuldiner demoed the song during the early stages of his battle with cancer. Sharing a clip of the track being played through his car stereo, Steele wrote: “Found this today going through some things. Chuck recorded this in the…
DRAIN have announced a spring U.S. tour in support of their newly released album …IS YOUR FRIEND, which dropped last Friday, November 7th, via Epitaph Records. The melodic hardcore outfit will be joined by No Pressure, Haywire, and Secret World for the run, which wraps with a special hometown show in Santa Cruz, CA. Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 14th at 10:00 AM local time. Tour Dates:03/19 Dallas, TX – Ferris Wheelers03/20 Austin, TX – Emo’s03/21 Houston, TX – Bad Astronaut03/23 Atlanta, GA – Masquerade03/24 Asheville, NC – Orange Peel03/25 Baltimore, MD – Nevermore03/27 Philadelphia, PA – Union…
Tokyo’s Harajuku-core sensation HANABIE. will headline a 21-date North American tour this spring alongside Nekrogoblikon and Enterprise Earth. The run kicks off March 13th in Boston, MA, bringing the band’s explosive mix of metalcore, J-pop, and electronic chaos back to U.S. and Canadian stages. An artist pre-sale began today, November 11th, with additional pre-sales throughout the week. General on-sale starts Friday, November 14th at 10:00am local time. Tour Dates: 03/13 Boston, MA – Big Night Live03/14 Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bowl03/15 Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring03/17 Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield03/18 Toronto, ON – The Danforth Music…
Snot have unveiled a new plushie inspired by their late and beloved mascot, Dobbs — the iconic boxer featured on the cover of their 1997 debut album Get Some. Dobbs tragically passed away in the same 1998 car accident that claimed the life of frontman Lynn Strait. Fans can now grab their own Dobbs plushie via snotmerch.com, available as either a standalone edition or as part of a bundle that includes stickers, a rubber Snot mat, and a collectible pin. A discount code is also available for 10% off purchases. Following their reunion earlier this year — with Andy Knapp…
