What started earlier this week as a straightforward breakup announcement from Jesus Piece has quickly unraveled into a messy public feud. The hardcore outfit revealed they were calling it quits, citing the abrupt exit of a “core member.” In the announcement photo, vocalist Aaron Heard was conspicuously absent, sparking speculation that he was the one stepping away. That theory gained traction almost immediately when Heard shared a festival lineup featuring a band billed as JE$US PIECE. His Instagram bio was updated shortly after to: “Proud papa & vocals for JE$US PIECE,” and the band’s booking agent revised their site to…
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After a triumphant return to live stages over the past few years, Mudvayne have officially released their first new song in 16 years. Overnight, the industrial nu-metal veterans dropped the single “Hurt People Hurt People.” The band’s last release was their self-titled album, Mudvayne, which came out on December 21, 2009. Back in May 2025, it was announced that Mudvayne had signed with Alchemy Records for their upcoming material, setting the stage for this long-awaited comeback. Mudvayne re-emerged when frontman Chad Gray stepped away from Hellyeah following the passing of Vinnie Paul in 2018. By 2021, the band had kicked…
Progressive alternative metal outfit Stellar Circuits have revealed their third studio album, Phantom :: Phoenix, set for release on November 14th via Nuclear Blast. Vocalist Ben Beddick shared insight into the record, stating: “When we were writing this record, one of the things that kept coming up was the idea of death and rebirth through fire. This idea of killing off the old and dead parts of ourselves in order to give birth to something new and maybe even a truer version of who we all are. Every time we write an album, we go into the process with the…
Albany, NY metalcore outfit Downswing have officially signed with MNRK and are preparing to release their new album, And Everything Was Dark, on October 24th. The band has premiered a music video for the first single from the album, “For What It’s Worth”, which features Travis Moseley of Colorblind. Speaking on the track, vocalist Harrison Seanor said: “As a collective going into the studio, we knew that ‘For What It’s Worth’ was a heavy favorite. Right from the opening riff, it just has that energy, that drive. It’s hard not to bang your head.” Moseley is one of three guest…
Avenged Sevenfold are hitting Soldier Field in Chicago, IL this weekend for two massive shows supporting the System Of A Down reunion, with support from Polyphia and Wisp. The gigs take place Sunday, August 31st and Monday, September 1st. Ahead of the concerts, Avenged Sevenfold will host a pop-up store event featuring exclusive merch and more from Friday, August 28th through Monday, September 1st at 39 S State St, Chicago, IL. In a special treat for fans, local restaurants will offer A7X-themed menu items: Following the Chicago shows, Avenged Sevenfold will take the “Life Is But A Dream” tour to…
Metal veterans Michael Leo Valeri of Brand Of Sacrifice (also founder of Shibori Threads) and Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary of Fit For A King (also of Beacon Management) have joined forces to launch a new record label, Papercut Recordings. According to a press release, the label’s mission is straightforward: to empower artists. Built on a foundation of equitable partnerships, Papercut Recordings combines transparent funding with industry experience, providing artists with hands-on support from people who understand the grind firsthand. Valeri and O’Leary elaborated: “If there’s one thing we’ve seen enough of, it’s new talent getting steamrolled. Our mission is to return…
Dutch symphonic black metal duo Carach Angren are set to release their new EP, The Cult Of Kariba, on October 17th via Season Of Mist. This effort expands on the legend of the White Lady from Schinveld, first introduced on the band’s 2008 debut album Lammendam. The EP’s first track, “Ik Kom Uit Het Graf”, is the band’s first composition entirely in Dutch. According to a press release, the song “follows a man who was poisoned by Kariba, only to be summoned centuries later by an errant cult ritual. What unfolds is so sinister, it could only be composed by…
Floridian hardcore outfit Southpaw FLHC have officially joined Spinefarm Records and unveiled a new music video for their track “Torches”. Vocalist Daryn LaMontagne shared on the song’s meaning: “To be the example, you must live the example and hold the line. ‘Torches’ reminds us: legacies aren’t inherited; they are forged.” A press release from the label elaborates further: “Torches leans into the mindset that you need to run the game in your field. Whether that field is music, business, the streets, or life itself, the torchbearer sets the tone, dictates the standard, and protects the legacy. It’s a salute to…
Glare will close out the year with a headlining West Coast tour this December. The Texas shoegaze outfit will be joined by Glixen, Vs Self, and MSPAINT for the run. The tour follows the release of Glare’s debut album Sunset Funeral, which arrived this past April. 12/03 El Paso, TX – Lowbrow Palace12/05 Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom12/06 Los Angeles, CA – El Rey (feat. Vs Self)12/07 San Diego, CA – SOMA Sidestage (feat. Vs Self)12/12 Seattle, WA – Barboza (feat. Vs Self)12/13 Vancouver, BC – The Pearl (feat. MSPAINT)12/14 Portland, OR – Holocene (feat. MSPAINT)12/16 Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court (feat. MSPAINT)12/17 Denver,…
Atlanta nü-metal revivalists Silly Goose have unleashed their brand-new music video for “Neighbors”, released tonight, August 26th. The chaotic, fan-packed clip was co-directed by vocalist Jackson Foster and Luke Harvey, featuring a massive dance sequence—and in true Silly Goose fashion, yet another police cameo. Speaking on the track, Foster shared: “It’s a classic house party song. You’re having fun, and you’re not worried what anybody else thinks.” The band will release their new album, Keys To The City, on October 10th and have several shows lined up for later this year. With LANDMVRKS, Novelists & Resolve: 09/14 Montreal, QC – MTELUS09/15 Worcester, MA –…
