Former Skrape frontman Billy Keeton’s new band Skrapegoat have announced their first-ever live performance. Featuring members with ties to The Union Underground, Dope and Crossbreed, the group plans to perform songs from Skrape’s catalog alongside new original material when they debut at Florida’s Cotee River Bike Fest.
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Coal Chamber drummer Mikey “Bug” Cox has broken his femur in a basketball accident and will miss the band’s upcoming Sick New World Texas appearance and Halloween show in Anaheim. Following surgery and the insertion of three pins, Cox expects to be unable to walk for at least six weeks. DevilDriver drummer Davier Pérez Ortega will fill in for the performances as Cox focuses on recovery.
System Of A Down have added a second 2027 concert at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, joining their previously announced June 5 performance with a new June 6 date. Pierce The Veil will open both shows, marking System Of A Down’s first greater Los Angeles area performances since 2022.
Bad Wolves have released a new version of their cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” featuring previously recorded vocals from the late country music legend. Approved by Parton’s estate and overseen by longtime producer Kent Wells, the updated track comes with a music video featuring Nashville School of Rock students, with proceeds benefiting Parton’s Imagination Library.
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has explained why he continues to stand by Marilyn Manson despite sexual assault and abuse allegations against the shock rocker. In a new interview on Popcast, Corgan discussed their nearly 30-year friendship, his views on the investigation that resulted in no criminal charges, and how his Christian faith shapes his perspective on forgiveness and accountability.
Boston hardcore punk band Haywire have announced an extensive 2027 touring schedule spanning North America, the UK and Europe in support of their album ‘I DON’T WANNA SAY GOODBYE.’ The itinerary includes European dates with Comeback Kid, Whispers and Speedway, U.S. shows with GVLLOW and Dark Thoughts, Canadian dates with Béton Armé, and appearances at Rock am Ring and Rock im Park.
Slaughter To Prevail vocalist Alex Terrible is reflecting on how his views on masculinity have evolved, saying he wants to prioritize inner strength and confronting fear alongside physical training and martial arts. The new comments arrive years after his controversial 2023 “4 Rules Of Real Man” video sparked backlash.
Polyphia have unveiled the music video for “CAN YOU FEEL IT,” directed by EVERS, alongside the release of their new studio album, ‘BE NOT AFRAID.’ The album’s electronic and EDM-influenced direction has sparked debate among fans following the release of its advance singles.
Dead Wyte, the new project featuring Mudvayne guitarist Greg Tribbett and his brother, Derrick “DJ Sinister” Tribbett, have released their debut single, “Mother Trucker.” DJ Sinister is known for his work with Dope, Twisted Method and Makeshift Romeo, while Greg Tribbett continues making music outside of Mudvayne’s current hiatus.
Lacuna Coil are marking the 20th anniversary of their 2006 album ‘Karmacode’ with a new double single featuring “Fragile XX,” a reimagined version of the record’s opening track, alongside a SWARM remix of “I Wish You Were Dead” from ‘Sleepless Empire’. Vocalist Andrea Ferro discussed the enduring message of “Fragile” and the process of revisiting the song two decades later, while SWARM shared their approach to reshaping the newer track.
