Black Cross Hotel, the industrial collective featuring members of Stabbing Westward, The Atlas Moth, and more, have unveiled a new single titled “Church Basement”. The release arrives alongside a dark, atmospheric music video directed by Chris Eichenseer. The track comes ahead of the band’s upcoming album, Songs For Switches, which drops this Friday, Halloween, October 31st. Tour Dates (with Blood Lemon):10/29 Chicago, IL – Empty Bottle10/30 Indianapolis, IN – Healer10/31 Tolono, IL – Loose Cobra11/01 Athens, OH – The Union11/02 Pittsburgh, PA – Spirit11/03 Baltimore, MD – Ottobar Black Cross Hotel are:Vocals – Dee DeEmme (Whipped)Guitars – Marcus Eliopulos (Stabbing…
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Lower Definition have announced their first full-length album in over 15 years, The Purpose Of The Moon, due out January 9th. The San Diego, CA-based post-hardcore band last released a record with 2008’s The Greatest Of All Lost Arts. Fans may recognize Valentino Arteaga (Of Mice & Men) among the group’s lineup, having also played with Lower Definition during their original run before reuniting in 2020. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared the album’s title track, “The Purpose Of The Moon.” The Purpose Of The Moon track listing:01 – “Loom”02 – “What Are You Running From”03 – “The Purpose…
Former members of Children Of Bodom will reunite for a special one-night event titled ‘A Celebration Of Music’, taking place February 26th at the Tavastia Club in Helsinki, Finland. The concert will honor both the band’s enduring legacy and the memory of their late vocalist/guitarist Alexi Laiho, who passed away in 2020. The lineup for the evening will feature longtime Children Of Bodom members Alexander Kuoppala (guitar/vocals), Henkka Seppälä (bass), Janne Wirman (keyboards), and Jaska Raatikainen (drums). Filling in on vocals and guitar will be Samy Elbanna of Lost Society. Tickets for the show go on sale Wednesday, October 29th…
Denver, CO-based nü-metalcore outfit Fox Lake have dropped a crushing new remix of their track “Freestyle”, reimagined by dubstep artist PhaseOne. The explosive rework can be streamed below. The original version of “Freestyle” appears on the band’s latest album, New World Heat, which continues to fuel their ongoing live push through 2025. Fox Lake will be touring in support of the record throughout the fall and into next year, with the following dates announced: With Greyhaven & Commoner:11/12 New York, NY – Mercury Lounge11/13 Philadelphia, PA – Kung-Fu Necktie11/15 Baltimore, MD – Metro Gallery11/16 Richmond, VA – Canal Club11/19 Greensboro,…
Butcher Babies have dropped a brand-new remix EP built around their track “Insincerity”. The project came to life after the band launched an ‘open verse challenge’ on social media, inviting fans to submit guest verses for the song — with the final picks determined by fan votes. The winning entries were compiled into this newly released EP, which includes contributions from Bobby Amaru (Saliva), Harper, Rachel Aspe (Cage Fight), Erik Jensen (Escape The Fate), and several others. The release is available now via ffm.to/insincerity. The band shared the following statement about the project: “This remix EP is one of the…
Morbikon have unleashed a new single, “Ghoul Infested Mausoleum”, released today, October 27th. The blackened death/thrash outfit features Phil “Landphil” Hall (Municipal Waste, Cannabis Corpse, etc.) and Mathias “Vreth” Lillmåns (Finntroll, …And Oceans) among its ranks. Hall spoke on the song’s direction, stating: “‘Ghoul Infested Mausoleum’ takes the technicality up a notch and grinds out some super-fast shredding along with the dark melodic attack.” The band’s sophomore album, Lost Within The Astral Crypts, is set to arrive November 21st via Tankcrimes. Fans can also get their hands on a b-side from the record — a cover of Aura Noir’s “Gaping…
David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth) has revealed a short European leg of his ‘Bass Warrior Tour’ set for the closing weeks of 2025. Joining him on the run will be Andy Martongelli, his longtime collaborator from the Ellefson project. Direct support will come from Screaming Mad Dee Calhoun, while Wardogs are set to appear on the December 4th stop. Ellefson shared his excitement for the trek, stating: “It’s been a super fun and productive year and even more so to be able to close out the calendar one last time with my Bass Warrior shows across Europe. I’m excited to be taking…
Minus The Bear have announced that their November 9th performance at Irving Plaza in New York City, NY will be livestreamed via Veeps. The show is part of the band’s ongoing celebration of the 20th anniversary of their acclaimed sophomore album, Menos el Oso. The math rock veterans recently wrapped the first leg of their U.S. anniversary tour and will kick off the next round of dates in early November, featuring a rotating lineup of supporting acts. Upcoming Dates: With Evil:11/04 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club With The Messthetics:11/05 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club With Speedy Ortiz:11/07 Brooklyn, NY –…
Touché Amoré have announced an extensive world tour celebrating the 10th anniversary of their deeply personal fourth studio album, Stage Four. Originally released in 2016, the record was a cathartic exploration of grief and loss, with vocalist Jeremy Bolm reflecting on his mother’s battle with cancer. For this milestone tour, the California post-hardcore outfit will partner with the National Breast Cancer Foundation to raise awareness throughout the run. The global trek will include shows across North America, Europe, and South America, with additional stops in the UK, Japan, South Korea, and Australia still to be announced. Tickets go on sale…
The full lineup for the 2026 edition of ‘Sonic Temple’ has been revealed — and it’s loaded with some of rock and metal’s biggest names. The annual festival returns May 14th–17th to Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, OH, with headlining sets from Tool, My Chemical Romance, Bring Me The Horizon, and Shinedown. This year’s bill leans heavily on star power rather than surprises, though there are a few standout bookings. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-inducted rap icons Public Enemy will close out the weekend alongside thrash legends Anthrax, setting the stage for what could be a live revival…
