Vitriol have announced a major lineup shakeup, revealing the departure of drummer Matt Kilner and the addition of bassist/vocalist Brett Leier (Gargoyl). The Portland-based death metal unit shared the update via social media on July 31st. In their statement, the band confirmed that Kilner has stepped away after a two-year run: “We are deeply saddened to announce that Matt Kilner has chosen to step away from Vitriol… While I imagine that most people’s first instinct is to ask why, Matt‘s reasoning is his own, and we want to afford him the respect of not speaking on his behalf… We are…
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Emerging grunge-meets-hardcore outfit Flatwounds have officially signed with Blue Grape Music. To mark the occasion, the band have released the music video for their latest single “Case Logic”, streaming now. Blending elements of grunge, ‘00s hard rock, and hardcore grit, Flatwounds deliver a raw and emotionally intense sound. Frontman Colin O’Hare commented on the track’s meaning: “We feel this song sums up the ‘sound’ of Flatwounds quite well. It’s about the flaws of humanity and the inherent misery of the human condition.” You can check out the “Case Logic” video below. Do you love independent bands, or are you in…
Polish blackened death metal icons Behemoth will reissue their third studio album Pandemonic Incantations on September 12th via Metal Blade Records. Originally released in 1998, the new edition will include seven bonus tracks and brand-new artwork created by Eliran Kantor, along with a 20-page booklet exploring the record’s history. The expanded version features all three songs from the band’s 1997 EP Bewitching The Pomerania, plus rare alternate mixes of “The Thovsand Plagves I Witness”, “Satan’s Sword (I Have Become)”, “Entrance To The Spheres Of Mars”, and “Driven By The Five-Winged Star.” Nergal, the band’s longtime vocalist and bassist, reflected on…
Professionally filmed footage of Evanescence’s full set at the 2003 ‘Pinkpop Festival’ has officially been released via the festival’s Pinkpop Archive channel. The performance was captured during the band’s breakout year in Landgraaf, Netherlands and showcases them at the height of their Fallen-era rise. The diamond-certified nü-metal/alt-rock act performed a 12-song set, blending fan favorites with a surprise cover of The Smashing Pumpkins’ “Zero”. You can now relive the full set, featuring the following tracklist: Setlist:“Going Under”“Haunted”“Taking Over Me”“Everybody’s Fool”“My Last Breath”“Farther Away”“Even In Death”“Zero” (The Smashing Pumpkins cover)“Bring Me To Life”“Tourniquet”“Imaginary”“Whisper” Organizers have also confirmed plans to release Evanescence’s…
With just one week to go before the release of their new album Buried In Jade, San Diego post-hardcore outfit Thousand Below have unveiled another track—“Save Me”—featuring a guest appearance from Lø Spirit. The emotionally charged single marks the fifth track released from the upcoming record, which officially arrives August 8th. To support Buried In Jade, Thousand Below will launch a headlining tour this month with support from Aviana, True North, and Dreamwake. You can catch them live at the following dates: 08/15 San Diego, CA – SOMA Sidestage08/16 Las Vegas, NV – Swan Dive08/18 Salt Lake City, UT –…
Undeath have surprise-released a pair of brand-new tracks just as they kick off their European and UK tour. The New York death metal unit dropped the singles “Enter Patient” and “Endless Graveyard” without warning, both of which were mixed and mastered by Colin Marston (Krallice). In a statement accompanying the release, the band kept it blunt and DIY: “Surprise – two new singles for you, fresh off the fire. No roll-out, no ‘announcement for the announcement’, no gimmicks – just a pair of brand new, fully independently released Undeath tracks for you to enjoy right now.” Both tracks are available…
Atreyu have officially released their 20th anniversary re-recording of The Curse to digital platforms. The updated version of the band’s gold-certified 2004 breakthrough arrives just weeks after the announcement of a special vinyl pressing. Now fronted by their current lineup, the re-recorded The Curse features bassist/vocalist Marc “Porter” McKnight handling the screaming vocals originally performed by founding member Alex Varkatzas. Production and mixing duties were handled by Kellen McGregor of Memphis May Fire, bringing a modern edge to the classic melodic metalcore record. In a joint statement, the band explained the intent behind the project: “Rebuilt with reverence — not…
Scott Stapp (Creed) has unveiled a cinematic new short film titled Deadman’s Trigger, built around the solo track of the same name from his 2024 album Higher Power. The nine-minute Western was filmed at Whitehorse Ranch in Landers, CA, and features Stapp in a starring role alongside his son, Anthony Stapp. Directed by Tyler Dunning Evans, the short transforms the song’s themes into a dust-covered, tension-filled narrative that mirrors the intensity of Stapp’s performance. Evans shared his thoughts on the creative collaboration: “Adapting Scott’s storyline for the screen was easy because he is a narrative songwriter – the arc is…
Metal fans in Russia may soon find themselves under fire following a controversial new ruling from the Russian Supreme Court. The country’s top judicial body has officially labeled the so-called “International Movement of Satanists” as an extremist and terrorist organization—a vague designation that could have serious consequences for fans of heavy music. While there’s no official group by that name, the ruling appears to target a broad swath of behavior and artistic expression tied to Satanic or occult themes—longstanding staples in the world of metal. Those accused of being involved with the so-called movement could face up to eight years…
Former Hatebreed bassist Chris Beattie has taken legal action against the band and frontman Jamey Jasta following his contentious dismissal in November 2024. While the band has remained mostly silent on the situation—only confirming his departure “for the foreseeable future” back in February—Beattie revealed in May that attorneys were involved in the ongoing dispute. According to a report from Billboard on July 30th, Beattie filed a lawsuit claiming he was unfairly removed from Hatebreed for financial reasons. The suit disputes Jamey Jasta’s explanation that Beattie was fired for allegedly harassing a Live Nation security guard during the band’s November 9th,…
