Groove rockers Crobot and stoner rock outfit The Atomic Bitchwax are hitting the road together this fall for the ‘Bastards Of The Holy Riff Tour’. The co-headlining U.S. trek kicks off next week and will visit the following cities: 10/24 Syracuse, NY – The Lost Horizon10/25 Toledo, OH – Frankie’s10/26 Columbus, OH – King Of Clubs10/28 Detroit, MI – Small’s10/29 Grand Rapids, MI – The Pyramid Scheme10/30 West Chicago, IL – The WC Social Club10/31 Madison, WI – The Annex11/01 Lincoln, NE – The Bourbon Theater11/02 Denver, CO – HQ11/04 Salt Lake City, UT – Aces High11/06 Seattle, WA –…
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Limp Bizkit have announced the passing of their longtime bassist Sam Rivers, who died earlier today at the age of 48. The band shared the heartbreaking news Saturday evening (October 18th) via Instagram, calling Rivers their “heartbeat.” In their official statement, the group wrote: 💔 In Loving Memory of Our Brother, Sam Rivers 💔Today we lost our brother.Our bandmate.Our heartbeat.Sam Rivers wasn’t just our bass player — he was pure magic.The pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound.From the first note we ever played together, Sam brought a light and a rhythm that…
Malevolent Creation guitarist Phil Fasciana has publicly apologized to his bandmates, family, and touring crew after mixing alcohol with prescription medication, which left him unfit to continue the band’s current North American tour. Earlier this year, Fasciana was hospitalized while touring in France after developing a life-threatening bacterial pneumonia that left him in a coma. Despite still recovering, he joined the band’s current “Carnival of Death Tour” with Kataklysm, Vader, and Skeletal Remains against his doctor’s advice. In a statement shared via Malevolent Creation’s social media on October 16th, Fasciana expressed remorse for his actions and detailed the incident: “I…
Deftones have officially brought back their ‘Dia De Los Deftones’ beer ahead of this year’s edition of their annual festival. The band confirmed the return of the lime-infused Mexican lager via social media on October 17th, announcing that it’s now available for pre-order. “Our Dia de los Deftones lime-infused Mexican lager is back for DDLD VI and will be available at the festival on Nov. 1st. Pre-orders are live now at store.belchingbeaver.com and distribution will be rolling out to all Belching Beaver taprooms and CA & AZ retailers next week.” Fans and collectors of Deftones’ previous beer collaborations can once…
KISS have shared a heartfelt tribute following the passing of their original guitarist Ace Frehley, who died at age 74 after being placed on life support due to a brain bleed caused by a recent fall. In a joint statement, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons reflected on Frehley’s impact on the band and its legacy, saying: “We are devastated by the passing of Ace Frehley. He was an essential and irreplaceable rock soldier during some of the most formative foundational chapters of the band and its history. He is and will always be a part of KISS’ legacy. Our thoughts…
Canadian melodic death/thrash metal outfit Lutharo have announced the departure of longtime vocalist Krista Shipperbottom and drummer Cory Hofing. In her own statement, Shipperbottom revealed that she decided to leave the band after enduring what she described as a “long-term pattern of toxic and harmful behavior from one individual.” “While I will not name this person, I believe many can read between the lines based on past experiences and patterns that have already circulated within the industry. I am speaking not out of spite, but out of a desire to protect others. If my story can serve as a warning,…
Slipknot have taken legal action against an individual accused of cybersquatting the Slipknot.com domain and using it to promote counterfeit merchandise. The lawsuit, filed on October 15th, aims to reclaim the domain and seek damages for alleged trademark violations. According to the filing, the domain holder has controlled Slipknot.com since 2001, forcing the band to operate their official site under Slipknot1.com. Per Billboard, the band’s attorney Craig Reilly stated in the suit: “The domain name was registered in an effort to profit off of plaintiff’s goodwill and to trick unsuspecting visitors — under the impression they are visiting a website…
Texas grocery chain H-E-B joined forces with content creator Connor Dwyer for a limited-edition death metal–style T-shirt, and the demand was instant. The shirts dropped Friday, October 17th at 10 a.m., and sold out within minutes. Only 1,000 shirts were released through H-E-B’s online store at $35 each, with 100% of proceeds going to the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) — a nonprofit providing healthcare services for local musicians. The collaboration came about after Dwyer’s viral TikTok series imagining “metal band” shirts for everyday brands like Cracker Barrel caught H-E-B’s attention. This marks the chain’s first time turning one…
A brand-new live album from the legendary, platinum-certified goth metal band Type O Negative is currently in the works. Former guitarist Kenny Hickey revealed during an interview with Loaded Radio that the band’s team is deep in the mixing process for the project, which features a past live performance. “We’re actually working on a live album right now. Yeah, we’re in the mixing process… So I’m excited about that. [We’re] working on the artwork now.” Type O Negative officially came to an end in 2010 following the passing of their iconic frontman Peter Steele. While rumors of a reunion or…
Crucifiction, the deathcore project led by Salem Vex, have announced a new remix EP titled ‘WILL2POWER’. The four-track release reimagines cuts from their debut album ‘Will To Power’ through a blend of jungle, industrial, drum and bass, and other electronic influences. The record arrives on Halloween (October 31st) via Rise Records. The first single, a remix of “CAGED4EXTERMINATION” handled by Midnight Nightmare and Vex, has dropped alongside a visualizer directed by Vex himself. Speaking on the project, Vex explained: “This EP felt like the natural evolution of our previous record. Growing up, I was heavily inspired by bands like Bring…
