Author: Seneca

SUN DONT SHINE — the new supergroup featuring Kirk Windstein (Crowbar), Kenny Hickey and Johnny Kelly (both ex-Type O Negative), and Todd Strange (ex-Crowbar/Down) — have dropped a brand-new single titled “In The End”. The track serves as the closer for their forthcoming debut album ‘Birth To Death’, which arrives in early 2026 via Corpse Paint Records. While a specific release date has yet to be announced, pre-orders for the album are now live at corpsepaintrecords.com. The record will include nine tracks, including “Power To Live”, “The Promise Song”, and the newly unveiled “In The End.” Frontman Kirk Windstein commented:…

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Ohio death metal outfit Sanguisugabogg have called out Los Angeles-based streetwear brand Revenge for allegedly stealing and manipulating their signature logo for use on a new jacket design — without permission or collaboration. The jacket in question is scheduled to drop this Friday, October 31st, on Revenge’s official website. Known for their collaborations with rappers like XXXTentacion, the brand appears to have incorporated a modified version of Sanguisugabogg’s logo into their design, which the band says they had no knowledge of. The group initially addressed the situation online, posting: “Edit (For record, they took our logo without any of us…

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Ill Niño are set to mark the 25th anniversary of their breakthrough 2001 debut album Revolution Revolución with a full-album Latin American tour this spring. The run will feature support from g-punk veterans (hed)p.e., returning nü-metal act Primer 55, and openers Drift Mothership. The trek kicks off in late April and will span several countries across South America, with additional stops expected to be announced soon. Tour Dates:04/23 Lima, PER – Yield Rock04/26 Santiago, CHL – Teatro Cariola04/28 Buenos Aires, ARG – Arena Sur04/30 Curitiba, BRA – Tork N Roll05/01 São Paulo, BRA – Audio05/02 Rio de Janeiro, BRA –…

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Hawthorne Heights have officially announced a 20th anniversary tour celebrating their 2006 sophomore album, If Only You Were Lonely. The beloved emo/post-hardcore group will perform the record in full each night on a spring 2026 run featuring support from letlive. and Creeper. Notably, the trek also confirms that letlive. will be continuing their farewell tour into the new year. Tickets are available starting today, October 29th, via local venue presales. A Spotify presale using the code LONELY20 will launch tomorrow, October 30th, followed by the general onsale this Friday, October 31st, at 10:00 AM local time. Frontman JT Woodruff reflected…

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Megadeth are inching closer to the release of their self-titled farewell album, unveiling its tracklist piece by piece on social media. The thrash metal legends will release the record—set to be their seventeenth studio album—on January 23rd through BLKIIBLK. Frontman Dave Mustaine had previously hinted that a cover of a song he originally co-wrote would appear on the album. Now, with fans spotting what looks to be a partially blurred title among the latest teaser images, speculation has mounted that the track in question is a rendition of Metallica’s classic “Ride The Lightning.” Although Mustaine was dismissed from Metallica before…

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Upon A Burning Body have announced a string of Southeastern U.S. tour dates for early 2026. The Texan groove metalcore outfit will hit the road in January for a short run that primarily focuses on Florida, with one Louisiana stop to kick things off. The five-date trek is scheduled as follows: 01/21 New Orleans, LA – Southport Hall01/22 Destin, FL – Club LA01/23 Tampa, FL – Orpheum01/24 Miami, FL – ShipRocked Party01/25 Orlando, FL – Conduit View this post on Instagram A post shared by Upon A Burning Body (@uponaburningbodyofficial) Do you love independent bands, or are you in one?…

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The future of Faith No More once again appears uncertain, with longtime keyboardist and vocalist Roddy Bottum ruling out the band’s return. The influential alternative metal group initially disbanded in 1998 before reuniting in 2009 for a run that lasted through 2021. Their latest stretch came to an abrupt halt during the pandemic, as several shows were canceled and frontman Mike Patton later revealed he was struggling with agoraphobia. Although Patton has since returned to touring with Mr. Bungle, Faith No More has remained inactive. Drummer Mike “Puffy” Bordin previously stated that Patton had gone from being “unable to do…

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Amid ongoing controversy surrounding hard rock outfit Dogma, a new perspective has emerged from Eirini Green, frontwoman of German alternative metal project Absinthe Green. The band has recently faced criticism after several former members spoke out about alleged mismanagement and mistreatment by the band’s management, IDL Entertainment. Adding to the story, Absinthe Green has shared her own account of being recruited to sing for Dogma, providing email correspondence with management to back up her claims: “Back in 2022 I almost became the vocalist of Dogma. I’m writing this today because of what’s happening with Dogma, and because I’m honestly tired…

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Tucson, AZ-based shoegaze/post-hardcore band Commoner have officially signed with Pure Noise Records. Alongside the announcement, the group shared a new music video for their single “Breach”, directed by Tyler Chandler. The band described the track: “This track feels like everything clicked for the band. I had written this chorus in 2024, and had been anxiously awaiting a chance to use it in session. ‘Breach‘ is about coming to the realization that your habits will be outgrown, and as you grow, you will come to live with all that has resulted from your actions.” Commoner will kick off their first U.S.…

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Norwegian black metal veterans 1349 have released a live performance video for “Striding The Chasm”, taken from their upcoming live album Winter Mass. The footage captures the band performing at Parkteatret in their hometown of Oslo on November 20th, 2021. Frontman Ravn spoke on the track: “‘Striding The Chasm‘ is an emblematic track. It maintains the 1349 signature ferocity, but also adds a complexity in its approach and stands out as the most thrash-infused pinnacle in our catalog. It is the track that challenges the listener to confront their own dark and primal nature. Performing this track live was a…

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