Chicago-based System Of A Down tribute band Peephole got an unforgettable surprise when Daron Malakian, the band’s vocalist and guitarist, showed up unannounced during one of their shows. Malakian, who was in town ahead of System Of A Down’s first of two Soldier Field stadium shows, joined the tribute band onstage at The Cubby Bear for a performance of “Cigaro”, thrilling the intimate audience. Reflecting on the impromptu appearance, Malakian shared on social media: “None of this was planned. We had a day off before our show in Chicago and I went out to dinner, then decided to take some…
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The ongoing Cradle Of Filth fallout has escalated further, with frontman Dani Filth now issuing a lengthy response following the recent exits of keyboardist/vocalist Zoe Marie Federoff and her husband, guitarist Marek “Ashok” Smerda. The pair went public with accusations of low pay, unprofessional behavior, and a toxic working environment earlier this week — with Federoff also sharing an unfavorable contract she claimed the band’s management had pushed forward. Dani Filth has now pushed back, offering his side of events. Dani Filth offered the following on August 29th regarding the dispute; “Greetings everyone, I think it’s time to reveal my…
The ongoing back-and-forth between music critic Anthony Fantano and Ronnie Radke of Falling In Reverse escalated again this week. Back on August 07th, Radke posted a video revealing that he had lost the defamation lawsuit he filed against Fantano in August of 2024. That suit stemmed from Fantano’s 2023 video ‘This Guy Sucks’, in which he harshly criticized Radke, citing allegations against the vocalist and his past legal troubles. Radke’s complaint accused Fantano of going beyond fair commentary and into “unfounded rumormongering and outright untruth.” The case ultimately closed in Fantano’s favor, with the judge siding with him after he…
Speculation around the future of Bad Wolves took another turn this month following comments from former vocalist Tommy Vext. Earlier this year, the band saw major changes when Doc Coyle and Kyle Konkiel announced their exits in April, followed by vocalist Daniel “DL” Laskiewicz, who officially joined Falling In Reverse this past June. That shift left drummer John Boecklin, guitarist Chris Cain, bassist Kevin Creekman, and guitarist/vocalist AJ Rebollo carrying the banner. When Vext posted on social media hinting at lineup rebuilding with new members under Boecklin’s lead, many assumed he would be involved in the revamped roster. However, Vext…
System Of A Down launched their run of North American stadium shows last night, August 27th, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The Armenian-American nü-metal legends delivered a 26-song set filled with surprises, including a heartfelt tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. For the first time since 2002, the band performed their cover of Black Sabbath’s “Snowblind”, originally recorded in 2000 for Nativity In Black II: A Tribute To Black Sabbath. Before playing the track, guitarist/vocalist Daron Malakian reflected on their history with Ozzfest and led the crowd in a rousing “Ozzy” chant, sharing: “We did…
VCTMS have dropped their new single “Twenty/Eight”, arriving today, August 28th, with an accompanying music video. The clip was co-directed by Salem Vex and Austin Scherzberg, premiering alongside the track’s official release. The metalcore outfit will be back on the road next month, with multiple tours scheduled to carry them through the fall. With ten56. & The Dali Thundering Concept: 09/09 Antwerp, BEL – Kavka09/10 London, UK – The Dome09/11 Birmingham, UK – O2 Institute 209/12 Glasgow, UK – Cathouse09/13 Leeds, UK – Key Club09/14 Manchester, UK – Rebellion09/15 Bristol, UK – The Fleece09/17 Haarlem, NET – Patronaat09/18 Koln, GER – Gebaude 909/19…
Brutal death metal/slam outfit PeelingFlesh have dropped a new single, “Autistimus Prime”, featuring Kiriakos Destounis of Embryectomy. The track appears on their upcoming ten-song EP, PF Radio 2, which arrives September 26th through Unique Leader Records. Vocalist Damonteal Harris shared his excitement about the collaboration, stating: “This is a track that means a lot to us mainly because of the feature. Embryectomy is one of our favorite bands and a very important band to this genre, so this is a dream collab. A feature we’ve always wanted since day 1. Go listen to Embryectomy.” With The Black Dahlia Murder & Shadow Of Intent:…
House Of Protection have unveiled the music video for their track “Godspeed”, which went live earlier today, August 28th. The clip was co-directed by the band’s own Aric Improta (Night Verses, ex-Fever 333) and Kevin Garcia. Improta, alongside fellow ex-Fever 333 member Stephen Harrison, makes up the alternative metal duo. The song comes from the band’s latest release, Outrun You All. You can catch House Of Protection on the road with Architects and Wage War in Europe this fall, and later in Australia with Architects and PRESIDENT. With Architects & Wage War:10/01 Munich, GER – Zenith10/03 Stuttgart, GER – Porsche…
Ohio metalcore veterans Miss May I have returned with a brand-new track, “Pray For Silence.” The single arrives alongside a music video and was produced by Nick Sampson (We Came As Romans, Polyphia). It serves as the first taste of the band’s upcoming eighth studio album, expected in 2026. The group shared a collective statement about the release, saying: “I don’t think we could have chosen a more honest and heartfelt song for our first release as the new lineup than ‘Pray For Silence.’ As life grows heavier and the world feels like it’s at a breaking point, this song…
Breaking Benjamin drummer Shaun Foist has announced he will be stepping away from the band’s touring lineup as he continues to battle Hashimoto’s disease, a progressive autoimmune disorder that has impacted his ability to perform. Foist revealed that he has been dealing with the condition since 2017 and, after struggling through worsening symptoms on recent tours, made the difficult decision to focus on his health. Despite his departure, Breaking Benjamin will not be missing any shows. Asking Alexandria’s James Cassells has officially joined the lineup and will be taking over behind the kit moving forward. Foist shared the following statement…
