BABYMETAL have broken new ground with their fifth studio album METAL FORTH, which debuted at #9 on the Billboard 200. The milestone makes them the first all-Japanese fronted band to ever enter the chart’s top ten. The album moved 36,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, with 33,500 of those coming from pure album sales. Streaming accounted for 2,500 units, adding up to 3.28 million U.S. on-demand streams. Globally, tracks from METAL FORTH have already surpassed 200 million streams. In a collective statement, the band thanked fans for their continued support: “Thank you so much for your support on our…
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Nothing More are sparking conversation again with the release of the music video for “EXISTENTIAL DREAD”, a track from their latest album Carnal. The video, which prominently features artificial intelligence, touches on themes of technology’s pervasive role in modern life—both lyrically and visually. Ahead of the video’s August 18th debut, a teaser posted last week stirred some controversy, with fans and critics debating the use of AI in the arts. Vocalist Jonny Hawkins addressed the backlash directly on social media, making his stance clear. Responding to a fan questioning whether AI-generated music poses a threat to musicians, Hawkins wrote: “AI…
In a recent interview with Moshpit Passion, Deftones drummer Abe Cunningham discussed the band’s long-running motif of featuring animals—and now reptiles—on their album covers. The topic came up regarding the albino snake on the cover of the band’s upcoming tenth studio album, private music. Cunningham was asked if the snake connected to the track “Ecdysis”, a song referencing the process of reptiles shedding their skin. He shared: “[It] could be a lot of things, but that’s the definition of [the word ecdysis]. Of course there’s a snake on the cover. I imagine it ties in somehow. But it’s more of…
Dark Angel will unleash their fifth studio album, and first since 1991, “Extinction Level Event”, on September 5 via Reversed Records. Produced and engineered by Rob Shallcross (Overkill, Fear Factory), who also manages the band and heads the label, the record was mixed by Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Metallica). Drummer Gene Hoglan shared his excitement about the new album: “Musically, lyrically, and vocally, I’m so stoked about this album,” he said. “I’m really excited about Dark Angel right now. And everyone who’s heard the new album is losing their minds.” “Extinction Level Event” track listing: 01 – “Extinction Level Event”02 –…
The highly anticipated documentary ‘Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home’, centered on the late Ozzy Osbourne, was set to premiere today, August 18th, but has been postponed just hours ahead of its scheduled debut. The BBC had been set to air the special, though the network has since pulled it from the lineup without providing an explanation. Originally filmed over a three-year span under the working title ‘Home To Roost’, the project initially aimed to follow the Osbourne family’s move back to the UK from the United States. However, as Ozzy’s health declined, the series shifted into a full-length documentary exploring his…
Bad Omens have confirmed a massive European/UK headlining run set for late 2025, bringing along The Ghost Inside and Bilmuri as support. The platinum-certified alternative metal band recently dropped their brand-new single “Specter”, sparking speculation that this tour could be tied to their next full-length release. While the group has stayed tight-lipped about what’s coming next, they’ve made it clear that big plans are ahead on the live front. Dates are as follows: 11/21 Dublin, IRE – 3Arena11/23 Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro11/26 London, UK – Alexandra Palace11/28 Manchester, UK – Co-op Live11/29 Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena12/01 Brussels, BEL…
Limp Bizkit brought the chaos to Ataköy Marina in Istanbul, Turkey on August 17th, where frontman Fred Durst took matters into his own hands against an unexpected intruder — a drone. The nü-metal icons ripped through a 14-song set, but it was during their performance of “Take A Look Around” when Durst noticed several drones flying above the crowd. Motioning one closer, he lured it within striking distance before smacking it out of the sky with his microphone. Security then tossed the disabled drone into the audience. Durst had some extra fun with the moment, joking that actor Tom Cruise…
Summer Breeze Open Air will return to Dinkelsbühl, Germany from August 12th–15th, 2026, bringing four days of heavy music and festival chaos. While this year’s edition is still underway, organizers have already dropped a massive first wave of announcements for next year—revealing 50 bands locked in for the 2026 lineup. Headlining the festival will be three legendary acts: Helloween, In Flames, and Arch Enemy. Alongside them, fans can expect a diverse mix of metal, from the crushing heaviness of Lamb Of God and Deicide to the folk-driven madness of Alestorm and Versengold. Other confirmed names include The Ghost Inside, Amorphis,…
Colorblind will release their new EP, Who Sold You This Truth, on September 12 via Solid State Records. Alongside the announcement, the band shared a visualizer for “Neversleep”, giving fans their first taste of the upcoming release. On the track, vocalist Travis Moseley explained: “‘Neversleep’ is about caring so much it wrecks you. They leave, but you’re the one stuck with all the noise, the emptiness, the overthinking… and no matter what you do, you can’t turn it off.” Watch the visualizer for “Neversleep” below. Who Sold You This Truth track listing:1. Car Crash2. Needle Eye”3. Letdown4. Misery Loves Company5.…
Blackbraid has announced a UK/Ireland headlining tour set for this spring, with support from Winterfylleth and Noctem. Tickets are on sale now. The run kicks off April 9th in Bristol and will take the indigenous black metal project across seven dates, including stops in Dublin, Belfast, and London. 04/09 Bristol, UK – The Fleece04/10 Manchester, UK – Rebellion04/11 Dublin, IRE – Whelan’s04/12 Belfast, UK – Limelight 204/13 Glasgow, UK – Slay04/14 Birmingham, UK – Asylum04/15 London, UK – The Garage The tour follows the release of Blackbraid’s third studio album, Blackbraid III, which arrived on August 8th. Do you love…
