Australian metalcore band Pincer+ have announced their debut album, Who Are You When No One’s Around, is set for release on December 12th via Greyscale Records and 1126 Records. Alongside the announcement, the band premiered a music video for their new single, “Blue Light Overdose.” The band shared insight into the track: “‘[Blue Light Overdose] was written from a place of hate and utter disdain for those who continue to take, while providing no real benefit to anyone. It’s definitely one of the more aggressive and to-the-point songs on the album, and the closest in sound to our older material.”…
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Thrash veterans Testament have shared their cover of Metallica’s early classic “Seek & Destroy.” The track will appear on the upcoming tribute album No Life ’Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ’Em All, set for release on November 14th via Silver Lining Music. Vocalist Chuck Billy commented on taking on the iconic song: “We had fun covering Metallica’s song ‘Seek And Destroy.’ Songs like this started a movement!” The full tribute album track listing is as follows: 01 – Tailgunner – “Hit The Lights”02 – The Almighty – “The Four Horsemen”03 – Soen – “Motorbreath”04 – Tygers Of…
Las Vegas blackened deathcore band Ov Sulfur have premiered their new song “Wither”, marking a first for the band with its inclusion of clean singing. Vocalist Ricky Hoover and guitarist/vocalist Chase Wilson share vocal duties on the track, which deals with the deeply personal themes of losing loved ones — including the passing of Wilson’s grandparents and the father of bassist Josh Bearden. Wilson explained the meaning behind the track: “We know ‘Wither’ is different and that it’s not the norm for bands like us to do a song like this, but we felt we had to honor our families…
Californian post-hardcore outfit Dayseeker have released the music video for their single “Crawl Back To My Coffin” today, October 22nd. The video was directed by Jensen Noen (Falling In Reverse, Motionless In White) and is the latest preview from the band’s forthcoming album, Creature In The Black Night, which drops this Friday, October 24th via Spinefarm Records. Vocalist Rory Rodriguez explained the meaning behind the track: “‘Crawl Back To My Coffin’ is a metaphor for love that hurts you when you’re guarded and causes your walls to go up even further. The excitement in meeting someone new when you’re ‘dead’…
Platinum-certified alternative metal outfit Bad Omens have returned with their third new single of 2025. Following the releases of “Specter” and “Impose,” the band has now unveiled the music video for “Dying To Love.” The video was co-directed by Nico and Bad Omens vocalist Noah Sebastian, continuing the band’s hands-on approach to their visual work. While details on the band’s fourth studio album remain under wraps, Bad Omens are gearing up for a European and UK headlining tour with support from Bilmuri and The Ghost Inside, kicking off next month. Tour dates are as follows: 11/21 Dublin, IRE – 3Arena11/23…
Misery Signals have begun streaming their farewell tour documentary, Love Is Forever, Blood Is Forever, which was directed by Morgan Tedd and filmed during the band’s final tour in 2024. The documentary is now available to watch for free on YouTube and will also have a special screening at The Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ. At the screening, Tedd will participate in a Q&A alongside the band’s former bassist Kyle Johnson. The event will feature a multi-camera filmed performance of the band’s October 19th, 2024 swan song show at Union Hall in Edmonton, AB. Speaking on the project, Tedd shared:…
Disturbed frontman David Draiman fired back at actor and political activist John Cusack on social media this week after Cusack criticized him for his past actions involving an Israel Defense Force artillery shell. The exchange began when a user on X (formerly Twitter) called for Disturbed’s concert in Dublin, Ireland — scheduled for tonight, October 22nd — to be canceled. The user referenced Draiman’s signing of an artillery shell in 2024, on which he wrote “F*ck Hamas.” The photo of that moment has continued to circulate online, sparking ongoing debate and controversy. Critics have accused Draiman of warmongering and supporting…
Dave McClain has addressed his recent departure from Sacred Reich, following the band’s announcement on October 20th that he would be stepping away. The veteran drummer has been replaced temporarily by Eduardo Baldo for upcoming live performances. In a message shared to social media, McClain reflected on his time with the band and thanked fans for their support: “As I’m sure you’ve heard, I’m no longer with Sacred Reich. Since rejoining in 2018 we made great music and had fun times together. I’ve decided to move on and I wish them all the best in the future! If you’ve been…
Slaughter To Prevail guitarist Jack Simmons has responded to ongoing discussions surrounding the band’s association with Nazi symbolism, denying that the group holds any extremist beliefs but acknowledging that the controversy was the result of “our own fault” and “bad decisions in the past.” In a new interview with Ultimate Guitar, Simmons addressed frontman Alex Terrible’s now-covered tattoo of a Black Sun, a symbol that has been co-opted by far-right groups but also holds different historical meanings in Eastern Europe. According to the Anti-Defamation League, the Black Sun—also known as sonnenrad—is “one of a number of ancient European symbols appropriated…
Dream Theater are gearing up to release a massive 14-CD box set, The Studio Albums 1992 – 2016, on November 21st. The set compiles the Grammy Award-winning progressive metal band’s studio albums from the specified timeframe, offering fans a comprehensive collection of their work. Albums Included in The Studio Albums 1992 – 2016: For vinyl collectors, November 21st will also see the release of the final installment of the band’s vinyl reissue series, Dream Theater Vol. 3. This 10-LP limited edition (2,500 copies worldwide) features new black vinyl pressings of Black Clouds & Silver Linings, A Dramatic Turn Of Events,…
