Former The Amity Affliction vocalist/bassist Ahren Stringer is on the mend after being hospitalized for what has been described as a “serious and unexpected emergency.” An update was issued by his current project, Self Checkout, reassuring fans about his condition: “Ahren is safe, stable and recovering. 🖤 We’re still focused on his health right now, so apologies for not being as present with the ‘Death Notes’ release as we’d hoped! Thank you to everyone for your love and support and for an absolutely epic response to our music, we love you xxx.” View this post on Instagram A post shared…
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Harley Flanagan, the outspoken vocalist/bassist of hardcore legends Cro-Mags, has taken to social media to voice his frustration over the lack of major touring opportunities afforded to his band. Despite influencing generations of heavy music acts, Flanagan feels that respect and acknowledgment haven’t translated into tangible support when it comes to being offered slots on high-profile tours. In a post shared September 16th and later edited, he wrote: “To all the famous bands that have been giving me love all these years and thanking me for the inspiration, etc. how about giving me a gig opening up for your bands…
Atomic Rule have confirmed the release of their debut EP, With Skull Crushing Force, due out September 26th. The three-song effort marks the band’s first proper studio release following their live debut last year, which came together after sudden lineup changes forced a quick adjustment. The quartet features Andy Williams (ex-Every Time I Die, AEW), Travis Bennington (Eternal Sleep), Kevin Boutot (Dry Kill Logic, ex-The Acacia Strain), and James Hendergroove on vocals. Together, the group promises a fully-realized introduction with this EP. In addition to the new release, the band have a pair of shows lined up alongside Better Lovers,…
Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter recently sat down with Premier Guitar for a new rig rundown video filmed during the band’s August 30th stop in Milwaukee, WI. The feature gave fans a look at his guitar arsenal, the stories behind his gear, and his evolution as a musician — but also took a deeply personal turn as Carpenter reflected on his health battles, music influences, and contributions to the band’s latest album private music. Carpenter admitted he has been living with type 2 diabetes, a diagnosis that heavily impacted his physical and creative output in recent years. “I’ve been diabetic, probably…
British post-metal outfit Conjurer have unveiled a new music video for their track “Let Us Live,” directed by Matthieu Gill. Guitarist and vocalist Dani Nightingale explained the meaning behind the song: “…The idea that, even though trans and gender non-conforming people have existed for thousands of years, in all cultures, of all races, we are considered a blight on the earth and don’t deserve the rights that every other human being should be allowed upon birth. We try to educate people about our situation, to make people aware of our existence in the hopes that we – and anyone who…
British crossover outfit Guilt Trip have officially signed to Roadrunner Records, celebrating the news with the debut of their new single and music video, “Burn.” The Manchester-based band shared: “We are thrilled to announce that Guilt Trip have signed to Roadrunner Records. To celebrate, we present ‘Burn,’ our brand new single and first with the label. Roadrunner and its history forged Guilt Trip‘s sound as you know it, so this collaboration always felt inevitable. Thank you so much to the fans for the unwavering support throughout the years — this is only the beginning. Here’s to the next chapter.” Guitarist…
Demon Hunter kick off their latest album exactly how fans would expect: with a commanding slapper of an opening track. “My Place In The Dirt” sets the stage for the emotional melodic metalcore journey that frontman Ryan Clark and the band have crafted, immediately pulling listeners in. Following that, the lead single “Sorrow Light The Way” exemplifies the band’s signature sound: heavy, melodic, emotional, and at times brutally intense. The lyric “I watched my mother die, so forgive me if I haven’t the want for this weight” hits hard before giving way to a groovy breakdown, showing that the album…
Canadian alternative metal act Sumo Cyco have released the official music video for their latest single, “Boring.” The clip was directed by the band’s vocalist Skye Sweetnam, who explained the concept behind the track: “This song is about the challenge to keep the adventure going in the face of routine and the predictable. Life can feel like a grind, but we always have the choice to be vibrant and push ourselves outside of our comfort zones.” In addition to the video release, Sweetnam will appear as a panelist at this year’s New York Comic Con on October 11th for How…
Sisterly metalcore outfit The Pretty Wild have announced their debut album, zero.point.genesis, set for release on November 21st via Sumerian Records. The band have also shared a new single, “PARADOX,” accompanied by a music video directed by Mason Wright. Co-vocalist Jyl commented on the album’s themes: “‘zero.point.genesis’ is an album of collapse and resurrection, mythic, yet memeable in its rawness. For me, it’s about battling and ultimately healing the fake ego structures forged in trauma that kept me small, erasing my feminine gifts to fall in line. It’s crawling through the haunted shadow void society is too afraid to face,…
Employed To Serve have premiered the official music video for “Treachery”, taken from their latest album Fallen Star, out now. The clip, directed by Murry Deaves (Love Is Noise, Higher Power), showcases the band in a raw, stripped-back performance that captures the song’s intensity. Vocalist Justine Jones shared the following about the track: “As soon as we wrote this song, we always knew it was going to be the opener. Just straight out of the gate riffs, and Sammy was also able to do his Tom Araya impersonation. This track is about people in your life letting themselves down, and…
