If you’ve ever wondered why Chino Moreno (Deftones) was pictured holding a shovel in the liner notes for Soulfly’s gold-certified 1997 debut, Max Cavalera has finally shed some light on the mystery. Recorded with producer Ross Robinson (Slipknot, Korn) at the legendary Indigo Ranch Studios in Malibu, CA, the album was born in one of nü-metal’s most sacred spaces — a studio that hosted sessions for genre-defining acts like Korn, Slipknot, Machine Head, and Limp Bizkit before tragically burning down in 2007. In a new interview with Alternative Nation, Cavalera revealed that he and Moreno actually buried the master tapes…
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Trivium have announced that renowned drummer Alex Rüdinger — known for his work with Conquering Dystopia, Whitechapel, The Faceless, and Threat Signal — will be joining them on their upcoming fall North American tour. The band shared an official statement addressing the lineup change and expressing gratitude to drummer Greyson Nekrutman, who recently performed with Trivium at Aftershock Festival: “As we prepare to hit the road next week for our North American tour we wanted to explain where we are with our drummer. We want to sincerely thank Greyson Nekrutman for stepping in and crushing it with us at Aftershock…
King 810 have dropped a brand new music video for their latest single “BOO!”, arriving just in time for Halloween and the release of their upcoming album “Rustbelt Numetal 2.” The Flint, MI-based nü-metal outfit will release the record next Friday, October 31st. The album marks the band’s second release of 2025, following the earlier “Rustbelt Numetal.” Like its predecessor, the sequel was recorded in a condensed studio session in front of a live audience, capturing the raw intensity of the band’s performances. Once spooky season wraps up, King 810 will headline the ‘Blood Rum & Rhythm Tour’ with support…
Soulfly have released the official music video for “No Pain = No Power,” a standout track from their newly arrived thirteenth studio album, “Chama.” The song features an impressive lineup of guest musicians, including Dino Cazares (Fear Factory), Gabriel Franco (Unto Others), and Ben Cook (No Warning). The video, a true family collaboration, was directed by Zyon Cavalera, who also serves as Soulfly’s drummer and son of frontman Max Cavalera. Fans can catch Max Cavalera performing double duty next month on the ‘Favela Dystopia Tour’, which will see Soulfly headlining with Go Ahead And Die — Cavalera’s other project —…
Newly released bodycam footage has shed more light on the pepper spray incident that occurred during Turnstile’s September 24th, 2025 concert at Brown’s Island in Richmond, VA. The show, which featured local law enforcement assisting with security, took an unexpected turn during the band’s set-closing performance of “Birds.” As seen in the footage obtained by CBS 6, an officer can be observed raising his pepper spray canister toward a fan who had made it onto the stage. Though he initially refrained from using it, he quickly turned and discharged the spray directly into the face of another individual attempting to…
Rolo Tomassi have wrapped up their 20th anniversary celebrations with the surprise release of their brand-new EP, “In The Echoes Of All Dreams.” The four-track collection arrived today, October 24th, and serves as a reflection of where the British mathcore innovators stand creatively in 2025. The band shared the following statement about the release: “To conclude our 20th anniversary celebrations, we are thrilled to share four new songs on ‘In The Echoes Of All Dreams’. We’ve had an amazing time at recent live performances looking back across the band’s back catalogue but we’ve always felt we’re best represented by our…
The Browning have returned with their crushing new single “EVOLVE,” marking a new chapter beyond their OMNI [ULTRA] era and teasing what’s next for the electronicore powerhouse. The band are currently on tour alongside Born Of Osiris, VCTMS, AXTY, and Lost In Separation, with dates running through early November: 10/24 Greenville, SC – Radio Room10/25 Greensboro, NC – Hangar 181910/26 Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 2710/27 Washington, DC – Union Stage10/29 Asbury Park, NJ – House of Independents10/30 Reading, PA – Reverb10/31 Albany, NY – Empire Live11/01 Worcester, MA – The Palladium11/02 New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre11/04 Buffalo, NY…
Sol Invicto, the collaborative project featuring members of Deftones, Cypress Hill, and more, have kicked off a new weekly release series with the debut of “You Can’t Come Back.” The project’s mastermind Richie Londres introduced the initiative, dubbed Vault Of Shadows — a collection of songs and ideas that don’t have a designated place on any official release. Londres explained: “We will be releasing this new track tomorrow as part of a new initiative called, Vault Of Shadows – a collection of ideas and songs for which there is no obvious place. A new idea will be uploaded EVERY FRIDAY…
Filth have teamed up with Nathan James for a crushing new take on Drowning Pool’s 2001 nü-metal classic “Bodies.” The official music video for their cover has just dropped, following the track’s premiere earlier this week. The clip was directed by Nathan James, who fittingly calls himself the “King Of Nü Nü-Metal.” Their reimagined version of the platinum-certified anthem will be featured on Filth’s upcoming EP, due out later this year through Crowdkill Records. Discussing the cover, Filth shared: “No matter what you listened to back in the day, everyone knows this song. This has been our go-to karaoke song…
Progressive post-metal outfit Astronoid have shared a new performance video for “Love Weapon,” filmed at Blackheart Sound in New England and directed by James Singleton. Vocalist/guitarist/synth player/drummer Brett Boland commented on the track: “I love this song because I feel like it has a subtle nod to our past while being something completely different. ‘Love Weapon’ has a unique dance vibe that I love and has great interplay between the guitars and synthesizers. There is also an absolute ripper of a solo by Casey. The song is about my unending love and support for my wife, and how you never…
