New Jersey nü-metal veterans 40 Below Summer have premiered their brand new music video for “Afterthought”, the final single to arrive ahead of their upcoming album Untethered — due out tomorrow, October 10th. According to the band: “‘Afterthought’ captures the band’s signature mix of heaviness and melody, exploring feelings of disconnection, loss, and searching for meaning in a fading world. It’s a powerful reflection on time, decay, and the struggle to hold onto hope while everything around you falls apart.” The group will celebrate their 25th anniversary this Saturday, October 11th, at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ. The event will…
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Ice Nine Kills have unleashed a twisted new video for their latest single, “The Laugh Track,” paying homage to Batman’s most iconic villain — the Joker. The gold-certified metalcore outfit’s latest entry into the INKverse features appearances from Matthew Lillard (Scream, Scooby-Doo) and Phil Morris (Seinfeld, Smallville). Directed by Jensen Noen (Falling In Reverse, Motionless In White), the cinematic clip draws heavy inspiration from Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman film, blending dark comic book aesthetics with the band’s signature horror-infused theatrics. Frontman Spencer Charnas commented: “Why be a brooding bat when you can have the last laugh? After all, Jack Nicholson…
Galactic Empire have released their thunderous metal rendition of the iconic ‘Harry Potter’ film franchise theme, “Hedwig’s Theme,” originally composed by John Williams. The galactic shredders bring their signature blend of precision and power to the piece, transforming the magical melody into a blast beat-fueled prog-metal spectacle. Lord Sikh of the band shared: “Attention Wizards, Witches, and Muggles! The Emperor has commissioned our brand new single ‘Harry Potter’ for an official streaming release. Feel the ultimate power of unrelenting shred and blast beats as our medley of the original John Williams score sonically annihilates your ear drums. The technical prowess…
Alter Bridge have unveiled “What Lies Within”, the second single from their upcoming self-titled eighth studio album, arriving January 9th. The track is accompanied by a visually striking animated music video directed by J.T. Ibanez (Sevendust, P.O.D.). The gold-certified hard rock veterans will return to the road early next year alongside Daughtry, Sevendust, and later Filter, in support of the record. Their extensive run kicks off in Europe before heading to the U.S. this spring. With Daughtry & Sevendust:01/15 Hamburg, GER – Sporthalle01/17 Oslo, NOR – Sentrum Scene01/18 Oslo, NOR – Sentrum Scene01/20 Stockholm, SWE – Annexet01/22 Helsinki, FIN –…
Moodring have unveiled the official music video for their latest single, “Half-Life.” The emotionally charged track was written and performed by Hunter Young (Psycho-Frame, etc.), who leads the alternative metal project. Young shared that the song came from an intensely personal experience: “‘Half-Life’ was one of the first songs written after I received a life-changing medical diagnosis and was forced to grieve losing the person that I thought I was and had identified as for most of my sentient life. It was a devastating blow to an already-tarnished nervous system. This song and sub-sequential songs were my way of coping…
Following a year that marked their first live performances in nearly two decades, Dry Kill Logic have officially started work on their long-awaited new full-length album, Your Sins Will Find You. The upcoming release will serve as the band’s first LP since 2006’s Of Vengeance & Violence. Vocalist Cliff Rigano shared his excitement about the band’s return, stating: “This year has been an unbelievable dream, and we’re so grateful for the opportunities we’ve been given. Now the time has come to write new music.” In addition to the album news, Dry Kill Logic have also revealed a string of 2026…
Deathcore stalwarts Oceano have announced what will be their final live performance, bringing an end to nearly two decades of unrelenting heaviness. The band will play their farewell show on Saturday, December 6th at the West Chicago Social Club in their hometown of Chicago, IL. The lineup for this historic performance will feature members from the band’s Depths and Contagion eras — two albums that helped define the sound of modern deathcore. Fans can also expect setlists centered around those iconic releases, making this the ultimate send-off for longtime supporters. Supporting Oceano on this final night will be a special…
Kid Rock has once again taken aim at Live Nation and Ticketmaster, urging other artists—including Pearl Jam—to join the ongoing FTC lawsuit against the companies. The diamond-certified musician has been a vocal participant in recent efforts by the Trump administration to investigate and challenge alleged monopolistic and deceptive ticketing practices across the U.S. Ticket scalping and inflated secondary market pricing have long been a pain point for both fans and artists, an issue that’s only grown worse with modern reselling platforms and bots. With record sales and streaming revenue providing limited returns for most acts, touring has become a vital…
Trivium paid tribute to Brazilian metal icons Sepultura this past weekend, performing their cover of “Slave New World” live for the first time since 2010. The performance took place during the ‘Aftershock Festival’ in Sacramento, CA, and carried extra significance — it marked Trivium’s first live appearance with Greyson Nekrutman (Sepultura) behind the kit. Nekrutman has officially joined Trivium for their current touring cycle following the recent departure of longtime drummer Alex Bent. His live debut with the band showcased a seamless transition and powerful chemistry, bringing fresh energy to the group’s already intense stage presence. The band shared official…
Los Angeles melodic hardcore outfit Militarie Gun will be heading out across North America this spring, serving as direct support to Joyce Manor on the ‘I Used To Go To This Bar Tour’. The trek will also feature Teen Mortgate and Combat as opening acts. Tickets go on sale this Friday, October 10th at 10:00am local time. The run comes in support of Militarie Gun’s upcoming studio album God Save The Gun, which drops October 17th via Loma Vista Recordings. Tour Dates:03/09 Phoenix, AZ – Van Buren03/11 Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater03/12 Houston, TX – House of Blues03/13…
