The breakup of New Jersey hardcore band GEL this past March quickly became one of the more unusual stories in recent hardcore history. In a statement believed to represent four of the band’s five members, the group leveled serious allegations against former guitarist Anthony Webster. GEL claimed Webster had caused “irreparable damage to the band,” accusing him of stealing “tens of thousands of dollars” and spending band funds on “a truly unbelievable number” of OnlyFans accounts. The band also alleged that Webster had leaked nude images of a member and engaged in other harmful actions. Now, roughly six months later,…
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Noise rock outfit Chat Pile and avant-garde musician/politician Hayden Pedigo have released the music video for “Demon Time”, a track from their upcoming collaborative album In The Earth Again, which is set to arrive on Halloween, October 31st. Raygun Busch, Chat Pile’s vocalist, shared his thoughts on the track: “Speaking to Yeats’ widening gyre, things are falling apart. Bad to worse or painful move towards something better is anyone’s guess, but we are living through a difficult time. The cycle continues forever, though. This is one of the first songs we recorded for the new record and is the wellspring…
Atlanta-based nü-metal revivalists Silly Goose have dropped a new music video for their track “Split”, directed by Toddi Babu (Not Enough Space, Heavy//Hitter). Vocalist Jackson Foster described the track, stating: “This track is one of the outliers, and it showcases a different side of what we’re capable of. The raps are more laidback and low-key, and the hook is sing-y. It’s a song about not being ready to move on.” “Split” appears on the band’s upcoming album Keys To The City, which will be released October 17th via Blue Grape Music. With LANDMVRKS, Novelists & Resolve: 09/24 Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music…
North Carolina progressive alternative metal band Stellar Circuits have released the music video for “Corridor”, the second single from their upcoming sophomore album Phantom :: Phoenix. The record is set to arrive on November 14th through Nuclear Blast. Frontman Ben Beddick reflected on the track, stating: “With ‘Corridor,’ it seemed like we uncovered a side of the band that we haven’t really explored before. It felt like we tapped into a lighter, more uplifting part of our sound and that was exciting to discover. The song has a very nostalgic vibe and seems to stem from influences that we haven’t…
For nearly four decades, GWAR have built their legacy on outrageous, satirical live shows packed with over-the-top gore, alien lore, and B-movie theatrics. Fans expect blood-soaked performances where politicians, celebrities, and even audience members are mock-“sacrificed” in absurd fashion. That tradition continued at this past weekend’s Riot Fest in Chicago, where effigies of Elon Musk and current U.S. President Donald J. Trump were theatrically decapitated and disemboweled. Longtime fans weren’t fazed—it was just another night of GWAR chaos. But in today’s hypercharged political climate, the set ignited backlash. With tensions still raw following the recent assassination of right-wing activist Charlie…
Albany, NY metalcore outfit Downswing have unveiled their latest track, “Too Little Too Late”, featuring guest vocals from Chris Roetter of Like Moths To Flames. The official music video, directed by Josiahx, is now streaming online. The band shared the inspiration behind the song: “‘Too Little Too Late’ is about being in a dark place and realizing help often comes only after the damage is done. It reflects the struggle of feeling pulled down and less like yourself every day.” The track appears on Downswing’s upcoming album And Everything Was Dark, set for release on October 24th via MNRK, following…
Canadian melodic deathcore group Carcosa (featuring members of AngelMaker) have released the music video for “The Axe Forgets, The Tree Remembers”, the title track from their sophomore album The Axe Forgets, The Tree Remembers. The video was directed by Ranch Boy Productions and marks a pivotal moment for the band, highlighting one of their most emotionally charged tracks to date. In a statement, the band explained the significance of the song, noting its heavier use of clean vocals and the personal themes driving it: “This title track is the culmination of the entire theme and story of this record. While…
This past weekend at Louder Than Life in Louisville, KY, Deftones treated fans to the live debut of “Ecdysis”, the third track from their tenth studio album private music. The alternative metal icons headlined the September 20th date of the annual festival, which took place at the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Expo Center. Although the band wrapped up their most recent North American leg with the festival, Deftones still have a handful of performances lined up before the end of the year: Upcoming Shows: 10/03 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock11/01 San Diego, CA – Dia de los Deftones11/16 Mexico…
Southern California deathcore outfit Spite have dropped the music video for “New World Killer”, the title track of their upcoming album New World Killer. The performance-driven video was directed by Eric Richter (Lorna Shore, Knocked Loose). Guitarist Alex Tehrani shared, “‘New World Killer‘ is the conclusion to a looming theme throughout the album — the constant battle between internal monologue and morality in the real world.”Vocalist Darius Tehrani added, “This video portrays the authenticity of the band. Step into the room with Spite. This is what you get.” New World Killer is set for release on October 31st through Rise…
Bring Me The Horizon closed out the 2025 Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, KY this past Sunday, September 21st, headlining the final night of the event. Fans in attendance witnessed the live debut of “a bulleT w/ my namE On” from their latest release POST HUMAN: NeX GEn, featuring Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath joining them on vocals. Fan-filmed footage of the performance has surfaced online. The band now turns its focus to their U.S. headlining tour, which kicks off tonight, September 23rd, in Raleigh, NC. Support will come from Motionless In White (gold-certified industrial metalcore), The Plot In You…
