Longtime drummer Josh Freese has officially confirmed his return to Nine Inch Nails, taking over the kit from Ilan Rubin in a twist that ties together the recent shakeups in both NIN and Foo Fighters. Freese—known for his work with The Vandals, A Perfect Circle, and more—previously drummed for Nine Inch Nails from 2005 to 2008. His unexpected rejoining of the industrial metal legends was announced on July 30th. Interestingly, Freese had publicly praised Rubin’s performance with the band just a few weeks ago. Now, with Rubin reportedly stepping into the Foo Fighters lineup—the same band that dismissed Freese this…
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The 2026 edition of the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival is scaling up in a big way. Organizers have announced that next year’s event will feature five stages, allowing for 30+ additional bands to join the already massive annual celebration of rock and metal. While the full lineup is still under wraps, the fest is confirmed to return to Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, OH from May 14th through 17th, 2026. Presale tickets began rolling out this week, with the public onsale scheduled for Monday, August 4th. Stay tuned for lineup details and daily breakdowns as they’re announced. View…
Upon A Burning Body have unleashed their latest single “Daywalker” today, July 31st. The Texas-based groove metal/deathcore band appear to draw inspiration from Marvel’s iconic vampire hunter Blade, whose nickname is the Daywalker—a likely influence behind the song’s title and theme. The track arrives just ahead of the band’s upcoming run as direct support on Nonpoint’s Painful Statements Tour, which will see the latter celebrating the anniversaries of Statement and To The Pain. With Nonpoint (celebrating Statement and To The Pain) & Autumn Kings: 08/08 Harrisburg, PA – HMAC08/09 Hartford, CT – Webster Theater08/10 New York, NY – Gramercy Theater08/12…
Mason Nagy has officially parted ways with Ohio metalcore outfit The Devil Wears Prada. The bassist, who first joined the band in 2018, shared the news in a personal statement via Instagram on July 31st. “Hello to all. I wanted to make a personal announcement that I have decided to leave The Devil Wears Prada. I am so grateful for all the friends I have made along the way and for the unforgettable experiences I have had the opportunity to be a part of over these last 7 years.I can’t give enough thanks to all the fans, my peers, my…
Falling In Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke has been stirring controversy again, making bold claims and sharing sharp comments on social media over the past several days. On Saturday, July 26th, Radke took to X (formerly Twitter) to declare his May 2025 collaboration with shock rocker Marilyn Manson, “God Is A Weapon”, as the, “biggest metal/rock release 2025 numbers wise.” Addressing critics of the track’s success, he added pointedly, “I hope it fucking hurts you.” Radke’s post referenced YouTube streams, where the “God Is A Weapon” video has amassed over 18 million views this year alone. For comparison, Sleep Token’s highest-viewed…
In recent years, a new wave of UK and European rock bands has emerged—not just focused on innovative sounds, but on spectacle, anonymity, and immersive myth-making. This movement blends theatricality with cinematic storytelling and carefully controlled mystery, creating a fresh, modernized approach to rock. The trend arguably began with Ghost, evolved through Sleep Token, and now continues with the enigmatic newcomer President. While each band offers a distinct sound and aesthetic, they share a common approach: masked personas, immersive identities, and highly curated rollouts. I propose the term “showrunner rock” to describe this growing phenomenon—a formula where bands operate like…
PRESIDENT, the mysterious masked alt-metal group that burst onto the scene earlier this year, played their first-ever club show last night (July 30th) at The Garage in London, UK. The performance marked only their second live appearance following their debut set at this year’s Download Festival. During the show, the band performed a haunting live cover of “Change (In The House Of Flies)”, the breakout 2000 hit from Deftones. The original song, certified 4x platinum, is considered a cornerstone of modern alternative metal. Fan-filmed footage of the performance can be seen below. PRESIDENT will release their debut EP, King Of…
The Browning are gearing up to release an expanded version of their latest album OMNI titled the ‘ULTRA’ edition, arriving August 27, 2025. This deluxe set will include the full original album alongside nine additional tracks, offering fans a fresh take on the band’s latest work. Among the bonus content is the band’s cover of the iconic late-90s dance hit “Blue (Da Ba Dee)” by Eiffel 65, previously released. Additionally, the band has debuted a new remix of the track “Poison”, crafted in collaboration with Biohex and frontman Jonny McBee. You can listen to this new remix below. Other exciting…
UK doom metal legends Warning have officially signed with Relapse Records, marking a major return for one of the genre’s most revered cult acts. The label will reissue the band’s entire back catalog—The Strength to Dream (1999), Watching from a Distance (2006), and Live at Roadburn—and will also release the first new Warning material in nearly 20 years. While Warning originally disbanded not long after the release of Watching from a Distance, that record has grown into a cornerstone of atmospheric doom metal. The band reunited briefly in 2017 to perform the album in full at a series of special…
Australian nü-metalcore outfit Dregg have officially signed with Fearless Records, ushering in a new chapter with the release of their most cinematic video to date — “Dress Down.” The song originally dropped earlier this year, but now arrives with a gripping new visual directed by Joel Wilson of Melbourne. “We’ve always believed in the power of personal interpretation. We want each listener to find their own meaning in our music,” the band shared. “But if we’re talking about what drove ‘Dress Down,’ it was frustration, betrayal, and a relentless desire to reinvent ourselves. We were determined to break new ground…
