UNLEASH THE ARCHERS Reveal Soaring Third Single "Seeking Vengeance" + New Music Video

 

Canadian modern power metal icons UNLEASH THE ARCHERS recently announced the upcoming release of their massive sixth studio album, 'Phantoma', out May 10, 2024 via Napalm Records! Following the album's first two singles "Green & Glass" and “Ghosts In The Mist”, today, the Vancouver-based five-piece has revealed their soaring third single, “Seeking Vengeance”, along with a new music video! Beginning with a fast-paced guitar lead and modernized power metal attacks, the song entrances with a powerful chorus and intricate dual solo.

On the new concept album, listeners join protagonist Phantoma, a Phase 4 / Network Tier 0 unit - model A, on an inspiring yet harrowing journey as she discovers the brutal truths behind the manufactured sheen of social media posturing on a dystopian, near-future planet earth. With the band’s one-of-a-kind blend of power metal, traditional heavy metal, modern prog, and pop sensibilities, 'Phantoma' spins a web of sharp musicality, high sci-fi concept, and important social commentary.

Brittney Slayes of UNLEASH THE ARCHERS says about “Seeking Vengeance”:

"This is the moment in the story when Phantoma comes to terms with what she must do and who she must become in order to do it. We worked really hard to make sure the music reflects the energy of the moment, and I think the video does a great job of portraying the inner struggle as well. This was filmed and edited by the boys at RuneGate Studio and they focused on using lighting and different lenses to create a dynamic visual experience.

"The song is the darkest moment of the album but it is juxtaposed with an uplifting chorus melody that was actually inspired by classic Disney 'hero anthems'. This one was a unanimous single choice for us and we can't wait to play it live for you all at our upcoming shows! Hope you enjoy."

Watch the official music video for “Seeking Vengeance” HERE.

BATTLE BEAST Release New Single 'Master of Illusion (Live In Helsinki 2023)'

 

Exciting news from Finnish metal masters BATTLE BEAST!

The band is happy to release today their new live single 'Master of Illusion (Live in Helsinki 2023)' including the live video. After releasing their latest studio album  Circus of Doom in 2022, BATTLE BEAST have proved what a force they are live and thus underpinned the success of the album even further. This version of 'Master of Illusion' was recorded on January 27th, 2023 at their sold-out headline show in front of over 3000 people at the Helsinki Ice Hall, and clearly shows why the band is captivating more and more people.

Vocalist Noora Louhimo quotes excited:

”We are beyond excited to share with you this live single, celebrating Circus of Doom and our fans around the world.

Our tour this year is the last chance to witness this spectacle live before we close this chapter and move on to the next. Hope to see you all on the road!”

Watch the new live video for 'Master of Illusion (Live In Helsinki 2023)' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzz_a4VfDfo

Holycide Releases New Single "A.I. Supremacy"

 

Holycide has released a new single called "A.I. Supremacy". Check it HERE.

KNOCKED LOOSE Relases New Video Single "Suffocate" featuring POPPY

 

Knocked Loose take it to a whole other level on their wild new single “Suffocate”.  Bludgeoning blastbeats and chaotic fury are matched with a dance-y, syncopated groove with the most concussive reggaeton rhythm you’ve ever heard. The catalyst -- Grammy nominated pop-meets-metal trailblazer, Poppy, who reached out to frontman and vocalist Bryan Garris to propose a team-up. “I am a huge fan of Knocked Loose and honored to be on this one,” tells Poppy.

The collaboration inspired the band to venture into uncharted realms, which finds Garris and Poppy trading verses about, as Garris puts it, “someone stabbing you in the back.” “It was so fun because her voice allowed us to expand our palette and do some weird, off-the-wall things that we maybe wouldn't do in another song,” guitarist Isaac Hale says of the track. “We felt that because we had Poppy’s voice involved, it allowed us to kind of push the boundaries of what we thought was feasible.”

WATCH OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO (DIRECTED BY ERIC RICHTER) OVER HERE.

200 Stab Wounds to Release "Manic Manual Procedures" June 28th on Metal Blade Records

 

Cleveland death metal legends-in-waiting 200 STAB WOUNDS have returned with Manual Manic Procedures, set for release on June 28th through Metal Blade Records.

A superlative sophomore effort that follows their tour de force debut, 2021's Slave To The Scalpel, the new album Manual Manic Procedures is a brutal slab of old-school death metal with a contemporary edge. Not for the faint-hearted, the record may well be the album that puts classic gore-themed ferocity back into the metal community's collective consciousness.

Slave To The Scalpel saw 200 STAB WOUNDS insinuate themselves into the minds of extreme metal fans, leading to praise from Pitchfork for their "unpretentious brilliance, pitch-black sense of humor" and an "aesthetic [that's] built around a chugging, groovy riff that stomps down a path of destruction." Manual Manic Procedures sees the band upping the ante both musically and lyrically.

The album's artwork -- graphically depicting radical surgery on somebody who may or may not be conscious -- is an immediate indicator of what this record is all about. No punches pulled, no holds barred, just blood-soaked death metal.

The themes on Manual Manic Procedures run the gamut of classic gore-metal horror subject matter, beloved to the band and their rapidly growing audience. "I'll feel what kind of vibe the song has, and what topic would fit for that particular song," vocalist/guitarist Steve Buhl explains. "The last song on the new record, 'Parricide,' is about someone going into a nursing home, and just blowing it up. The lyrics are about those type of corporations that don't really give a fuck about those people. It's all just a money grab."

The lead single is Manual Manic Procedures' opening track, "Hands Of Eternity." Buhl explains that the song is about being trapped in your own mind, something most of us can relate to. "That song is a good example of where we want to go musically. The heavy riffs are there, but there's still a lot of good melody. It's not just crazy fucking blast beats and, 'riff riff riff.' It's more structured, groovy, and melodic, but still heavy. That's one of my favorites."

Watch 200 STAB WOUNDS' video for "Hands Of Eternity," shot at a sold-out hometown show, right HERE.

EVILDEAD Share New Single "Subjugated Souls" + Music Video

 

Today, American thrash metal band EVILDEAD shares a new single "Subjugated Souls," from their upcoming studio album 'Toxic Grace.' The track is accompanied by a new music video.

Phil Flores comments on the new track:

"This song is about the control that devices and social media have over the youth today, and other generations. It has become the most important thing in people's lives; which is sometimes sad to see wherever you go people's faces are buried in their phones, and not a lot of personal interaction going on anymore.”

Juan Garcia adds:

"Our new single 'Subjugated Souls' follows up where 'Raising Fresh Hell,' released last month, left off. This new track is a straightforward, ramped-up banger with riffs galore! An interesting arrangement; in particular I like the heavy middle section, and also the moody guitar solo by Albert Gonzales.”

Check Out the New Video for "Subjugated Souls" HERE.

DARKTHRONE Release Video For "The Bird People Of Nordland"

 

Ahead of the eagerly awaited new album ‘It Beckons Us All’ from Darkthrone, the band give fans a final tease of what is awaiting them with the release of the official video for “The Bird People Of Nordland”. Video created by Matthew Vickerstaff .

 Whilst freely admitting the concept for the song “Not a very metal subject, sorry!” Fenriz explains “ it’s about the EIDER bird and Nordland. Many years ago I saw a Norwegian documentary with the symbiotic relationship the coast people of Nordland had with the bird. They watched over the nests and in return could pick the eider for pillows clothing, warmth etc. So that is what the lyrics are about.” But, he continues “again, this is Ted's song so a bit hard for me to comment on it musically but I will tell you all what I think when I hear it:

First of we have a typical grim Ted riff for the verse, then he surprises with a catchy riff for the refrain AND THEN comes my fave part of the album; the post-refrain riff which sounds like Queensryche 1984 style and you can also hear how much we enjoy to play it! EXACTLY where I want to be! Could have played that riff for 8 minutes straight, haha! This loops again with the refrain again without singing and then back to Queensryche '84. Then first riff again with my added harmony guitar playing on it, what our studio man Ole Øvstedal called "the Corleone part".
 
A break arrives and then things are sped up (not faster than Yardbirds in 64, we are not an extreme metal band, more like MODERAT EPIC) which corresponds with a slower heavy metal riff where we also brought out the mellotrone if I remember correctly.
 
Then Ted bombs you with a final part, primitive d-beat thrash with a riff that sounds like Tom G Warrior made it and I also ordered Ted to lay on some hellish guitars. Anyway, I LIVE for that queensryche 84 riff, Ted!"
 
Humble as ever Nocturno Culto states “Well, AGAIN, talking about our music really blows or is very difficult, at least for me. Personally, music is a floating thing, and I am having a hard time to try to break it down. It´s metal, a bit of heavy/doom/black/thrash, that is Darkthrone now, mixing genres has been something we have done since A Blaze, and especially since 2005. And I am just looking forward on new material, new riffs and ideas.”

 Check out the video HERE.

Death To All Premieres Previously Unreleased "Crystal Mountain" Live from Graspop Metal Meeting 2022 at Metal Sucks

 

“Crystal Mountain” was originally released in 1995 on DEATH’s Symbolic record which featured Gene Hoglan on drums and Bobby Koelble on guitar.

Hoglan shares "To the best of my recollection, Chuck wrote “Crystal Mountain” about his neighbors. Chuck was always a chill neighbor, and his neighborhood in the Symbolic era consisted of just a few homes, all spread out with a nice little acreage between each, with no fences. However, some new folks happened to move in next door. Very puritanical, extremely evangelistic and horribly judgmental, and they rather immediately took umbrage with Chuck. Perhaps due to his long hair, or the metal we’d be cranking from his garage as we rehearsed, who knows? So they decided to build an enormous fence on the property line. A gigantic eyesore, thoroughly blockading the view down the very lush and pretty street where Chuck lived. Only……they had misread their property line blueprints and mistakenly built this fence about a foot over the property line, therefore directly on Chuck’s property, with just enough room to give Chuck the working space to paint the most hilariously blasphemic and atrocious stuff on the side of the fence which faced their house. But after all, the fence was on his property, therefore becoming his fence, right?And if only those neighbors were not jerks…Man, did they ever lose it. God, we were dying."

Steve Di Giorgio quips "Crystal Mountain" is "worth more than a plastic hill."

Previously unreleased, professionally shot live footage of Death To All performing “Crystal Mountain” at Graspop Festival 2022, in Diezel, Belgium premieres today exclusively at Metal Sucks.

Watch Steve Di Giorgio dedicate the song to his good friend, dearly departed Chuck Schuldiner, the mastermind of Death who passed away in 2001 (RIP)

https://www.metalsucks.net/2024/04/25/check-out-this-unreleased-footage-of-death-to-all-ripping-through-crystal-mountain/

Black Veil Brides Sign With Spinefarm, Announce "Bleeders" EP + Share Video

 

BLACK VEIL BRIDES kick off a new season of redemption and revenge with "Bleeders," a cinematic music video, battle cry, and tour conceived by band leader Andy Biersack. The "Bleeders" single and enchanting music video (directed by Jensen Noen) coincide with a forthcoming EP of the same name. 

The Bleeders EP is both a soundtrack and a signpost of everything BVB past, present, and future. The band's inaugural release in a new partnership with Spinefarm boasts the title track, a loving rendition of Sweeney Todd’s "My Friends," and a faithful cover of U2's "Sunday Bloody Sunday."
 
Watch the video HERE.
 

Motley Crue Releases New Video Single "Dogs Of War"

 

Motley Crue have released a new video single called "Dogs Of War". Check it over HERE.

DEICIDE New Video Drop "From Unknown Heights You Shall Fall"

Deicide announces the launch of their intense new single "From Unknown Heights You Shall Fall," which is released alongside a emotionally disturbing and deeply graphic music video. This debut aligns with the release of their powerful new album, Banished by Sin, now accessible on all major platforms and in stores.

"From Unknown Heights You Shall Fall" showcases Deicide's masterful blend of thunderous riffs and explosive drum work, complemented by Glen Benton’s powerful vocals. The song explores themes of religious corruption leading to ultimate downfall, echoing the relentless intensity Deicide is celebrated for.

The music video is both dark and compelling, featuring symbolic representations of suicide and fall from grace. Due to its graphic content and intense themes, viewer discretion is strongly advised.

Trigger Warning: Please be advised that the video includes depictions of suicide that may be disturbing for some audiences. Check it HERE.

THY WILL BE DONE Release Blistering New Track, "Prelude To Apostasy"

 

Breaking the silence with a roar, THY WILL BE DONE emerges from the depths, unleashing their long-awaited sonic onslaught upon the world! After years of anticipation, the dark horse of metal is back with a vengeance, ready to conquer eardrums and ignite souls with their ferocious, bone-crushing new track, "Prelude To Apostasy". The song comes out via the band’s Eye.On Lion Recordings with KMG Distribution handling the worldwide distribution, through which the band recently released their entire back catalog on streaming platforms for the first time; all newly remastered by George Richter. Check it out HERE.

Thrash Metal Legends FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Announce New Studio Offering "I Am The Weapon" & Premiere Video Clip For Album Title Track!

 

Thrash Metal Legends FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Announce New Studio Offering "I Am The Weapon" & Premiere Video Clip For Album Title Track!

Following their 2021's "Blood In The Water", Veteran Arizona thrashers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have shared a first single taken off their forthcoming, 15th studio album entitled "I Am The Weapon", that is slated for a 2024-release via AFM Records! A lyric video for the album title track is now premiering below.
 
More album details and pre-order options will be revealed on May 24, 2024. At the same time, a repress of the band's 2016-album, "Flotsam And Jetsam", will be issued as a strictly limited, Gatefold Clear 2-Vinyl!
 
The band comments: “We’re very excited about this new album, “I Am The Weapon.” We put a great amount of effort and thought into the music, and we can’t wait to start unleashing this metal assault on the music community…”
 
Their new single "I Am The Weapon" is now available on all digital providers at https://bfan.link/i-am-the-weapon-single  

watch the lyric video premiering right HERE.

Zombie Metal Outfit DOMINUM Unleash a Dramatic New Music Video for “We All Taste The Same”

 

Rising German power metal band DOMINUM has released an official post-release music video for their delicious song, “We All Taste The Same”! Cut from DOMINUM’s debut album, 'Hey Living People', released in late 2023 (and which entered the Official German Album Charts), the track’s theatrical atmosphere shines through the new music video by Witzki Visions.

DOMINUM is currently in the middle of a full European tour with Feuerschwanz and Orden Ogan, with many of the 20+ shows already completely sold out. In June, the band will join legendary Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson on his German solo dates – the majority of the tickets for the tour are also already gone, so get yours fast. Check out the dramatic music video for “We All Taste The Same” below and order your copy of 'Hey Living People' now if you haven’t yet!

Dr. Dead on “We All Taste The Same”:

“Hey, Living People, we're living in a world where everyone tells you it doesn't matter where you come from, what you wear, or what color your skin is. But you know as well as I do - it really DOES matter. This is where my beautiful zombies come to play - they couldn't care less - they'll eat you up anyway because - WE ALL TASTE THE SAME“

Watch the Official Music Video for “We All Taste The Same” HERE.

KNOTFEST Announces 2024 Lineup: SLIPKNOT, Till Lindemann (Rammstein), Knocked Loose, Hatebreed, Poison The Well, Gwar, Vended, Dying Wish, Zulu & More. September 21 in Des Moines, IA.

 

KNOTFEST Iowa is upon us. Today the globally renowned event has revealed its 2024 lineup including the hometown return of Slipknot, the festival’s headliner and founders.  With a unique set drawing heavily from their 1999 debut, Slipknot will celebrate 25 years of the self-titled album along with their fans, in the band’s birthplace of Iowa.

Slipknot are bigger than ever.  Those who witnessed those early days could justifiably have thought the band would never last this long - most artists that debut with such a burning intensity and a complete disregard for the existing paradigm, cannot last.  But Slipknot’s unapologetic ferocity spoke to an entire generation, and quicker than anyone outside the band expected, they were also speaking FOR that generation.  Now generations in, Slipknot’s message, songs and art resonate even more powerfully.  This is where it all began.

This singular moment in Slipknot history will be amplified with the event’s stacked lineup – Till Lindemann from Rammstein, Kentucky’s vibrant hardcore/metal forerunners Knocked Loose, metalcore influencers Hatebreed and Poison The Well, heavy metal icons GWAR, Des Moines natives Vended, in addition to Dying Wish, Zulu, Twin Temple, Holy Wars, Swollen Teeth and Spine & Dose.

Knotfest Iowa 2024 takes over Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, September 21. This year’s event will be held at Waterworks Park, which is adjacent to downtown Des Moines and where Slipknot played in 2000 on the legendary Tattoo the Earth tour.

Knotfest Iowa is thrilled to announce it will debut a revamped Knotfest Museum celebrating Slipknot’s 25 year career. A staple at Knotfests all over the world, the ante is upped this year – the Museum Experience will feature a jaw-dropping collection of artifacts from the band’s history, making this a can’t miss opportunity for fans. Tickets are strictly limited.

Knotfest Iowa isn’t just a music festival; it's a pilgrimage to the heart of where Slipknot’s legacy began. Since launching in 2012, the festival has surged into a fully immersive multi-stage event that offers unparalleled experiences across the globe including Mexico, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Finland, Australia and across South America. Additionally, Knotfest has since spun off into a successful entertainment media hub – Knotfest.com, which became a juggernaut of its own making, giving a platform to young freethinkers and like-minded artists.  All of these achievements have helped Slipknot claim their rightful seat as pioneers and thought leaders, establishing them as a generational talent.

For more Knotfest information and updates, go here: knotfest.com/Iowa

NIGHTWISH - Announce New Album Yesterwynde

 

A magic dwells in every beginning, full of anticipation for what lies ahead, making time briefly stand still. This moment seems almost infinite, filled with limitless possibilities for the future and the start of a new era. And now, this moment has dawned for NIGHTWISH…

Today, NIGHTWISH finally breaks the quietude to announce Yesterwynde. The Symphonic metal legend’s new album will see the light of the day on September 20th, 2024. It marks the band’s tenth studio album, following on from the release of Human. :II: Nature. in 2020.

Tuomas Holopainen stated about the new album: "Yesterwynde is a fantastical voyage through time, memory, and the better angels of human nature. Three years in the making, we`re thrilled beyond words to soon share our tenth album with the world!"

Furthermore, NIGHTWISH announce the release of the album's first single today. 'Perfume Of The Timeless' will mark the beginning of the band's new era and will be released on May 21st. Presave the single now: https://nightwish.bfan.link/perfumeofthetimeless.a01

SLIPKNOT Announce 'Here Comes The Pain' Summer Arena Tour, Celebrating 25 Years of S/T Album

 

Heavy titans and cultural phenomenon SLIPKNOT are pleased to announce the North American portion of their Here Comes The Pain Tour. This year the nine are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their seminal debut album, Slipknot, which catapulted the band back in 1999.

In addition to recently announced dates across the globe, the Here Comes The Pain Tour, produced by Live Nation, includes arena plays nationwide this Summer. Highlights include New York City’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome, Austin’s Moody Center and more with direct support from Kentucky’s young and vibrant hardcore/metal forerunners, Knocked Loose. Orbit Culture and Vended are confirmed as support on select dates. Check out all the dates below!

 

TOUR DATES:

May 12: Daytona Beach, FL - Welcome To Rockville
May 19: Columbus, OH - Sonic Temple Festival
Aug 06: Noblesville, IN - Ruoff Music Center *
Aug 07: Burgettstown, PA - The Pavilion at Star Lake *
Aug 09: Baltimore, MD - CFG Bank Arena *
Aug 10: Camden, NJ - Freedom Mortgage Pavilion *
Aug 12: New York, NY - Madison Square Garden *
Aug 14: Gilford, NH - BankNH Pavilion *
Aug 15: Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center *
Aug 17: Toronto, ON - Scotiabank Arena *
Sep 01: Pryor, OK - ROCKLAHOMA
Sep 07: Auburn, WA - White River Amphitheatre #
Sep 08: Ridgefield, WA - RV Inn Styles Resorts Amphitheater #
Sep 09: Louisville, KY - Louder Than Life
Sep 11: Nampa, ID - Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater #
Sep 13: Inglewood, CA - Intuit Dome #
Sep 15: Phoenix, AZ - Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre #
Sep 17: Austin, TX - Moody Center #
Sep 18: Dallas, TX - Dos Equis Pavilion #
Sep 21: Des Moines, IA - Knotfest Iowa at Waterworks Park #
Oct 11: Sacramento, CA - Aftershock Festival
Oct 19: São Paulo, BR - Knotfest Brasil
Nov 08: Guadalajara, MX - Calle 2
Nov 09: Mexico City, MX - Parque Bicentenario
Dec 05: Amsterdam, NL - Ziggo Dome
Dec 06: Dortmund, DE - Westfalehallen
Dec 08: Stuttgart, DE - Schleyerhalle
Dec 09: Leipzig, DE - Quarterback Immobilien Arena
Dec 11: Zürich, CH - Hallenstadion
Dec 12: Paris, FR - Accor Arena
Dec 14: Leeds, UK - First Direct Arena
Dec 15: Glasgow, UK - Ovo Hydro
Dec 17: Manchester, UK - Co-op Live
Dec 18: Birmingham, UK - Utilita Arena
Dec 20: London, UK - The O2
Dec 21: London, UK - The O2

* w/ Special Guests Knocked Loose and Orbit Culture
# w/ Special Guests Knocked Loose and Vended

TESTAMENT & KREATOR | ANNOUNCE THE 'KLASH OF THE TITANS NORTH AMERICAN 2024' TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS POSSESSED!

 

This Fall, the 'Klash of the Titans' makes its triumphant return to North America! Fans will enjoy an epic night of metal with thrash royalty TESTAMENT and KREATOR co-headlining the run. The 33-date trek will kick off on September 12th in Reno making its way across the US and will include 7 Canadian dates before concluding in San Francisco on October 27th. Joining the night are special guests Bay Area death metal pioneers and labelmates POSSESSED.

TESTAMENT states. “Get ready North America. We are looking forward to a co-headline tour with our Thrash master friends Kreator. This is gonna be a madhouse of a show with our Bay Area homies Possessed opening the show so get there early. Testament will be performing an old-school set celebrating the re-release of The Legacy & The New Order."

KREATOR comments, 'We’re very proud to bring a second edition of the Klash Of The Titans to North America! This time with the Bay area beasts, Testament and one of my favorite bands in the world, Possessed. From start to finish, this is metal madness and we can’t wait to deliver our biggest shows to date over there!'

With each band titans of their sub-genre, this tour will be action-packed from start to finish. Don't miss your chance to witness this epic line-up!

TOUR DATES:

09/12/2024  Reno, NV - Grand Sierra Resort
09/13/2024  Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
09/14/2024  Salt Lake City, UT - The Union Event Centre
09/16/2024  Seattle, WA - Showbox SoDo
09/17/2024  Portland, OR - Roseland Theatre
09/18/2024  Vancouver, BC Canada - Vogue
09/20/2024  Calgary, AB Canada - MacEwan Hall
09/21/2024  Enoch, AB Canada - River Cree Casino
09/22/2024  Saskatoon, SK Canada - Coors Event Centre
09/24/2024  Winnipeg, MB Canada - Burton Cummings Theatre
09/26/2024  Maplewood, MN - Myth Live
09/28/2024  Huber Heights, Oh - Rose Music Center
09/29/2024  Detroit, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre
10/01/2024  Cleveland, OH - The Agora
10/03/2024  Toronto, ON Canada - History
10/04/2024  Montreal, QC Canada - MTelus
10/05/2024  New Haven, CT  - College Street
10/06/2024  Boston, MA - House of Blues
10/08/2024  Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore
10/10/2024  Montclair, NJ - The Wellmont Theatre
10/11/2024  Bethlehem, PA - Wind Creek Casino
10/12/2024  Raleigh, NC - The Ritz
10/13/2024  Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
10/15/2024  Orlando, FL. - Hard Rock Live
10/16/2024  St. Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live
10/18/2024  Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall (Lawn)
10/19/2024  San Antonio, TX - The Aztec
10/20/2024  Dallas, TX - The Factory
10/22/2024  Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium
10/23/2024  Albuquerque, NM - Albuquerque Convention Center
10/24/2024  Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren
10/26/2024  Los Angeles, CA - Palladium
10/27/2024  San Francisco, CA - The Warfield

Goatwhore Announce Fifteen Date UK and Irish Tour with Eyehategod in December

 

New Orleans' favourite extreme metal alchemists, GOATWHORE have confirmed they'll join Eyehategod on an all encompassing fifteen date steamroller ride through the UK and Ireland. Kicking off in Glasgow on December 6, 2024 and taking in an appearance at the Byker Grave Fest in Newcastle along with Discharge and more to be announced the day after before laying waste to the the shires over two weeks, finishing in Dublin, Ireland on the 21st. It'll be the band's first time here since their hjghly rated Angels Hung From The Arches Of Heaven album was released on Metal Blade Records in 2022.

 

TOUR DATES:

2024-12-06 - Glasgow - Slay
2024-12-07 - Newcastle - Byker Grave Fest, University
2024-12-08 - Sheffield - Corporation
2024-12-09 - Manchester - Rebellion
2024-12-10 - Nottingham - Rescue Rooms
2024-12-11 - Swansea - Patti Pavilion
2024-12-12 - Reading - Face Bar
2024-12-13 - Brighton - Arch
2024-12-14 - London - Garage
2024-12-16 - Milton Keynes - Craufurd Arms
2024-12-17 - Bournemouth - The Bear Cave
2024-12-18 - Wolverhampton - KK's Steel Mill
2024-12-19 - Bristol - Marble Factory
2024-12-20 - Belfast - Voodoo
2024-12-21 - Dublin - Grand Social

BLOODBATH’S ‘GRAND MORBID FUNERAL’ SPECIAL TENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION PRESENTED ON LIMITED MARBLE VINYL, OUT JUNE 14TH

 

Swedish death metal titans Bloodbath’s fourth studio album ‘Grand Morbid Funeral’ turns 10 this year. To mark the anniversary, Peaceville will be reissuing the album on limited edition silver/black marble-effect vinyl. Recorded at Ghost Ward Studios and the City of Glass Studios in Stockholm and mixed by David Castillo, ‘Grand Morbid Funeral’, was undoubtedly the band’s darkest and dirtiest opus upon its release in 2014; an organic collection of filth-ridden tracks straight from the grave, boldly eschewing the approach of somewhat over-produced modern death metal in favour of something altogether more rotten to the bone. Check out the trailer HERE.

Formed in 1998 with a mutual fascination for horror & the glory days of death metal (especially the old Florida & Stockholm ‘Sunlight’ scenes), the band has remained a leading light of extreme metal since their 'Breeding Death' EP was unleashed back in 2000, and a formidable force in the metal world for over twenty-five years, notable for the inclusion of Katatonia, Opeth and Paradise Lost members.

With doom-like melodies mixed with raw and savage riffing, and featuring a number of guest appearances including Chris Reifert and Eric Cutler from US gore-masters Autopsy, ‘Grand Morbid Funeral’ marked a new high-point of brutality for Bloodbath.

PRE-ORDER HERE GRAND MORBID FUNERAL (10TH ANNIVERSARY LP)
 
A.1. Let The Stillborn Come To Me [04:37]
A.2. Total Death Exhumed [03:51]
A.3. Anne [04:01]
A.4. Church Of Vastitas [03:37]
A.5. Famine Of God`s Word [04:56]
A.6. Mental Abortion [03:48]
B.1. Beyond Cremation [04:41]
B.2. His Infernal Necropsy [03:36]
B.3. Unite In Pain [03:53]
B.4. My Torturer [04:17]
B.5. Grand Morbid Funeral [05:36]

CAVALERA ANNOUNCE SCHIZOPHRENIA RE-RECORDING + RELEASE LIVE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'ESCAPE TO THE VOID'

 

CAVALERA has become synonymous with extreme metal music, a name that to this day still holds the highest regard, a family legacy built upon decades of musical aggression. In 2023, Max and Iggor Cavalera achieved what some would say was an impossible feat; they revisited their earliest releases, Morbid Visions, and Bestial Devastation, and re-recorded them with bone-breaking intensity. A risk that few would dare to even attempt, yet they artfully and prolifically attained their trademark raw sound by means that could only be described as magic or time travel.

It seems that the ball would not stop rolling as now they are entering the final chapter of their early-days trilogy. Schizophrenia is an iconic album in terms of early thrash and death metal, a household name for those of us invested in extreme metal. This was the point where the Cavaleras refined their dark, dingy, speed-influenced songs, into something a bit more mature, developed, and technical. Decades later, they have once more unlocked the asylum that is Schizophrenia, opening the doors to that banished, twisted recording which will be unleashed unto to world on June 21st via Nuclear Blast Records.

The first taste of the reissue comes in the form of the live music video for the single. 'Escape To The Void'. Fans will enjoy footage filmed by Costin Chioreanu & Olivia Chioreanu from the band's chilling performance at 013 Venue in Tilburg, Netherlands, 2023.

Max Cavalera states, "The Third World Trilogy is finally complete with Schizophrenia, Bestial Devastation, and Morbid Visions, all three Brazilian underground gems! To me, Schizophrenia is the ultimate death/ thrash experiment! I was inspired to take on the world and this recording shows my commitment is relentless! This one is for all the generations to enjoy! Play at Max volume!"

Iggor Cavalera comments, “1987 was a very progressive year for metal, with releases like CELTIC FROST Into The Pandemonium, VOIVOD Killing Technology, and BATHORY Under The Sign Of The Black Mark, so it was no surprise on how we approached Schizophrenia pushing our boundaries from a black/death metal sound to a more thrash metal aesthetics. We still had some ideas from Morbid Visions and some new songs. I’m very proud of the songwriting and even more proud of our re-recordings.”

Stream the new single 'Escape To The Void' on all platforms now at:

https://cavalera.bfan.link/escape-to-the-void


Pre-order/pre-save Schizophrenia:  

https://cavalera.bfan.link/schizophrenia


Watch the live music video edited and directed by Costin Chioreanu for 'Escape To The Void' HERE.

ALL THAT REMAINS Returns With "Divine" — The Explosive New Single/Video Out Now

 

Platinum-certified band ALL THAT REMAINS are finally back and in a big way — with a brand-new song and video for their explosive new single "DIVINE."

 "Divine" will begin airing simultaneously on Sirius XM's Octane and Liquid Metal today.

"Divine" is ATR's first original new material since the passing of their long-time guitar player Oli Herbert. It also reunites the band with producer and mixing engineer Josh Wilbur (Parkway Drive, Lamb Of God, Trivium, A Day To Remember).

"Divine" ushers in a period of rebirth for the band, who is for the first in its career 100% independent and will be releasing future material on their own label — All That Remains Records.

"It's been a long time since All That Remains released new music," says frontman Philip Labonte. "A lot has changed...in both the band, All That Remains, and in the world around us. When we lost Oli in 2018 it was hard to envision a path forward, six years later and I am proud to share 'Divine' with you. All That Remains has new life, and that is thanks to the fans for their years of support. We would not be here without them. Go listen to 'Divine' and hit me up on twiX with your comments."

Check it out HERE.

MAN WITH A MISSION Japanese Rock WOLVES on tour in North America!

 

The super wolves from Japan, MAN WITH A MISSION are back! They have announced international headline tour dates for June/July 2024. The MAN WITH A MISSION North America Tour 2024 “Kizuna no Kiseki” Powered by Crunchyroll  will have 4 headlining shows in the US and Mexico in addition to the previously announced shows with US rock band 311.

The North American tour will include headline shows in New York Irving Plaza (6/25), Chicago House of Blues (6/27), Los Angeles Belasco (7/2), Mexico Pabellon Oeste (7/5).

After Chicago they will join 311 at the historical Red Rocks Amphitheater (6/29) and Denver Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom (6/30).

Tickets are on sale NOW!  https://www.mwamjapan.info/pages/knk

Regarding the tour MAN WITH A MISSION’s Jean-Ken Johnny (guitar / vocals / rap) says, “We are really excited for the tour and can’t wait to meet you all in each place.  Hope that everyone out there who was waiting for us comes to have fun!  Thanks to 311, Crunchyroll and all of you!  See you soon!”

 

 NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR DATES:

JUNE

25th –New York,  Irving Plaza

27th– Chicago, House of Blues


JULY

2nd – Los Angeles, Belasco

5th – Mexico, Pabellon Oeste

August Burns Red Announce Christmas Burns Red 2024

 

Grammy-nominated, Lancaster five-piece AUGUST BURNS RED — JB Brubaker [lead guitar], Brent Rambler [rhythm guitar], Matt Greiner [drums], Jake Luhrs [vocals], and Dustin Davidson [bass] — are pleased to announce the 2024 edition of their annual Christmas Burns Red extravaganza.

Christmas Burns Red 2024 is set for December 13 and 14 at Freedom Hall at the Lancaster Country Convention Center in downtown Lancaster, PA.

Tickets, VIP packages, and hotel packages will all be on sale immediately right HERE.

The rest of the CBR V lineup will be revealed in due course.

"We can't believe that 2024 is the fifth year of Christmas Burns Red! This has become the highlight of our year, and we're planning on making CBR V the best one yet," the band says. "We'll be playing a different headline set each night, with one of the two being a 15-year anniversary celebration of our album Constellations. Mark your calendars and we'll see you in Lancaster this December!"

TOUR DATES:

5/9 —  Daytona Beach, FL —  Welcome to Rockville Festival*
5/10 —  Birmingham, AL —  Iron City
5/11 —  Dothan, AL —  The Plant
5/13 —  Columbia, SC —  The Senate
5/14 —  Lexington, KY —  Manchester Music Hall
5/15 —  Chattanooga, TN —  The Signal
5/16 —  Columbus, OH —  Sonic Temple Festival*
*Festival Dates

THE SISTERS OF MERCY Announce Fall N. American Tour with Blaqk Audio

 

Following their triumphant return to North America with last year’s 19-date tour that saw sold out shows in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, plus six other cities, THE SISTERS OF MERCY (TSOM) have announced a run of 26 shows this Fall that include such legendary venues as New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, Los Angeles’ The Greek, San Francisco’s The Masonic and Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom among others. Check out the dates below!

 

TOUR DATES:

September
14 - Detroit MI - The Fillmore
15 - McKees Rocks PA - Roxian Theatre
17 - Baltimore MD - The Lyric Theater
18 - Philadelphia PA - The Met Philadelphia
20 - New York NY - Radio City Music Hall
22 - Boston MA - MGM Music Hall at Fenway
24 - Charlotte NC - The Fillmore
26 - St Augustine FL - St Augustine Amphitheatre
27 - Atlanta GA - Coca Cola Roxy
29 - Austin TX - ACL Live at the Moody Theater

October
1 - Dallas TX - Southside Ballroom
3 - Phoenix AZ - The Van Buren
5 - San Diego CA - Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
6 - Los Angeles CA - Greek Theatre
8 - San Francisco CA - The Masonic
9 - San Francisco CA - The Masonic
11 - Portland OR - Crystal Ballroom
12 - Portland OR - Crystal Ballroom  
15 - Vancouver BC - The Orpheum
16 - Seattle WA - Paramount Theatre
18 - Salt Lake City UT - Union Events Center
19 - Denver CO - Mission Ballroom
22 - Minneapolis MN - The Fillmore
23 - Chicago IL - Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
25 - Cleveland OH - Temple Live
26 - Toronto ON - History

Dååth: Progressive Death Metal Stalwarts Release "Unwelcome Return" Video

 

Album of the year contenders DÅÅTH today unveil their video for "Unwelcome Return." The track comes by way of the band's latest full-length (and first new studio output in fourteen years) The Deceivers, out now via Metal Blade Records. Check out the video HERE.

KK'S PRIEST and ACCEPT Announce 2024 North American Tour

 

Heavy metal fans, prepare for the most electrifying tour of the year! Heavy metal frontrunners KK’S PRIEST - featuring Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals) - and Teutonic metal originators ACCEPT will join forces this fall 2024 for an unmissable North American tour! Both bands are touring in support of their brand new albums, out now via Napalm Records.

The massive run will begin on August 31 in Los Angeles, CA, visiting a slew of major cities in the USA and Canada - such as Toronto, ON, Montreal, QC, New York, NY and Nashville, TN - before coming to an end in San Francisco, CA on October 7.

 KK's PRIEST's K.K. Downing says:

"It's time!!! Let the full European metal assault commence, KK's Priest / Accept. Not since 1983 have we shared the same battleground. From Germany, from the UK, let the Flying Vs clash, let the metal fly! All in the name of defending our beloved heavy metal music, let the people come from all walks of life to witness the battle royal. There is no doubt that we warriors of metal will give every ounce of our energy and our power in order to deliver up our very finest performance. This is a spectacle not to be missed, and this is possibly the one and only time in history for you to witness this iconic duel. Who will be the victor? You will be the judge, let the music begin from early August to early October... The arena awaits!!"

ACCEPT's Wolf Hoffmann says:

“This tour with KK’s Priest is a dream come true for Accept and for me personally.

Accept supported Judas Priest back in the early 80s - it was our first ‘real’ international tour and Priest had been a huge influence on us.

I’m really looking forward to reconnecting with KK on this very special tour. It’s going to be epic! Don’t miss it!"

TOUR DATES:

August 31 - Los Angeles, CA @ Whisky A Go-Go

September 1 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Rainbow Backyard Bash 2024

September 3 - Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater

September 5 - East Moline, IL @ The Rust Belt

September 6 - Green Bay, WI @ Epic Events Center

September 7 - Des Plaines, IL @ Des Plaines Theater

September 8 - Detroit, MI @ District 142

September 10 - Toronto, ON @ QET

September 11 - Montreal, QC @ Rialto Theatre

September 13 - New York, NY @ The Palladium

September 14 - Derry, NH @ Tupelo Music Hall

September 15 - Boston, MA @ The Wilbur Theatre

September 16 - Ridgefield, CT @ Ridgefield Playhouse

September 18 - Lititz, PA @ Mickey's Black Box

September 20 - Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater

September 21 - Providence, RI @ The Strand Ballroom

September 22 - Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theater

September 24 - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl

September 26 - New Orleans, LA @ The Fillmore

September 27 - Little Rock, AR @ The Hall

September 28 - Dallas, TX @ Tannahill's

September 29 - Austin, TX @ Paramount Theatre

October 1 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre

October 2 - Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre

October 4 - Riverside, CA @ Fox Performing Arts Center

October 5 - San Diego, CA @ The Magnolia

October 6 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace Of Spades

October 7 - San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom

Falling In Reverse Announce "Popular Monster" Album Out 7/26 + Share "Ronald" Video + Announce Tour

 

FALLING IN REVERSE make anthems that provoke and inspire. Unnervingly ahead of the pack and yet always decisively right on time, their mix of bombastic declarations and intimate confessions connect with diverse crowds worldwide. The rule-breaking, genre-busting, hellraising band delivers raw emotion with double and triple entendre like Molotov cocktails thrown at pop culture.

Since 2017, the band has continued to explode by leaps and bounds. The catalog has clocked billions of streams, several gold and platinum certifications, recognition from top tier press such as Pitchfork, Billboard, The New York Times, and Forbes, and several No. 1 radio singles.

Today, the band has announced its new album (and first since 2017's Coming Home) Popular Monster.

It arrives on July 26 via Epitaph Records. Pre-order the album HERE.

Additionally, the band has shared the video for the new single "RONALD (Feat. Tech N9ne and Alex Terrible)." Watch it HERE. 

The 2x platinum smash "Popular Monster" and the album of the same name couldn't have come from anyone else but Ronnie Radke, who produced the album alongside Tyler Smith. Both Kerrang! and Revolver Magazine counted the charismatic Las Vegas-born frontman and bandleader among "the greatest living rockstars." The album arrives with several RIAA certified singles, which have been released over time since 2018. "Popular Monster" is certified 2x Platinum. while "Zombified," "Voices In My Head," and "Watching the World Burn" are all certified Gold.

Falling In Reverse's catalog has accrued 5 billion streams, with 1.7 billion across all the album singles released to date. The catalog streaming remains robust at 35 million per week. Over on TikTok, the band has a stronghold, with 5.7 billion video views, with 4 million creations and a 1.5 billion creator reach.

 The numbers don't lie — Falling In Reverse are the rock scene's biggest sensation.

The band has also announced its Summer 2024 headline tour plans, produced by Live Nation. The band will play 7,000-12,000 capacity venues with support coming from Black Veil Brides, Dance Gavin Dance, and Tech N9Ne. Jeris Johnson and Nathan James appear on select dates. Full routing can be found below.

This is the first announced leg of a planned world tour. Additional dates and cities around the world, and their support acts, will be announced soon.
 

TRACKLISTING:

"Prequel"
"Popular Monster"
"All My Life"
"Ronald (Feat. Tech N9ne + Alex Terrible)
"Voices In My Head"
"Bad Guy" (Feat. Saraya)
"Watch The World Burn"
"Trigger Warning"
"ZOMBIFIED"
"NO FEAR"
"Last Resort – Reimagined"

TOUR DATES:

8/18 — Nampa, ID — Ford Idaho Amphitheater*
8/21 — Airway Heights, WA — BECU Live at Northern Quest*
8/22 — Auburn, WA — White River Amphitheatre*
8/23  — Ridgefield, WA — RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater*
8/25 — Salt Lake City, UT — Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre*
8/27 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater*
8/29 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory^
8/30 — Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman^
9/1 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre^
9/2 — Charlotte, NC — Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre^
9/4 — Raleigh, NC — Red Hat Amphitheater^
9/6 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live^
9/7 — Scranton, PA — The Pavilion at Montage Mountain^
9/9 — Boston, MA — Leader Bank Pavilion^
9/10 — Buffalo, NY — Darien Lake Amphitheater^
9/12 — Burgettstown, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake^
9/13 — Holmdel, NJ — PNC Bank Arts Center^
9/15 — Sterling Heights, MI — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre^
9/16 — Indianapolis, IN — Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park^
9/17 — Chicago, IL — Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island^
9/20 — Franklin, TN — FirstBank Amphitheater^
9/21 — St Louis, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre^
9/23 — Denver, CO — The JunkYard^
9/25 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre^
9/26 — Los Angeles, CA — Kia Forum^
*With Nathan James
^With Jeris Johnson

Beartooth Announce Leg 2 of "The Surface" Tour For Summer 2024

 

Hot on the heels of the fully sold out, 2024 North American leg of "The Surface Tour," which sold a career-record 78,000 tickets across 40+ shows, Gold-selling and billion-streaming Columbus rock band Beartooth — Caleb Shomo, vocals; Zach Huston, guitars; Will Deely, guitars; Oshie Bichar, bass; andConnor Denis, drums — will be hitting the road again this summer.

The next leg kicks off on July 5 in Las Vegas and runs through August 3 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Currents, Boundaries, and Nevertel will serve as support. All dates are below.

"We've all been working harder than ever to create the best show we've ever put on and will stop at nothing to make sure it's worth every penny and then some," says Shomo. "We can't wait to get back out and rock with all of you!"

 In other Beartooth news, their latest single "I Was Alive" landed at No. 1 on both the Billboard Mainstream Airplay Chart and the US Mediabase Active Rock radio chart — it landed on the latter chart for the week of April 27 and has stayed there for two weeks. The single marks the band's second No. 1 in six months, following their previous single, "Might Love Myself," which was the band's first-ever No. 1 at the format. Beartooth achieving back-to-back, chart-topping singles at radio is a testament to their decade of growth and the power of The Surface.
 
TOUR DATES:

7/5 — Las Vegas, NV — The Theater at Virgin Hotels
7/6 — Fresno, CA — Tioga-Seqoia Brewery
7/7 — Reno, NV — Virginia Street Brewhouse
7/9 — Billings, MT — Pub Station Ballroom
7/11 — Wichita, KS — Cotillion Ballroom
7/13 — Hammond, IN — Horseshoe Hammond
7/14 — Council Bluffs, IA — Harrah's Stir Cove
7/16 — Kansas City, MO — The Midland
7/18 —  Dubuque, IA — Back Waters Stage
7/19 — Cadott, WI — Rock Fest
7/20 — Grand Rapids, MI — Upheaval Festival
7/22 — Buffalo, NY — Town Ballroom
7/23 — Buffalo, NY — Town Ballroom
7/24 — Albany, NY — Empire Live
7/26 — Worcester, MA — Palladium Outdoors
7/27 — Grantville, PA — Hollywood Casino at Penns National
7/29 — Lexington, KY — Manchester Music Hall
7/30 — Columbia, SC — The Senate
8/1 — Chattanooga, TN — The Signal
8/2 — Little Rock, AR — The Hall
8/3 — Fayetteville, AR — JJ's Live

Beasto Blanco Announces North American Tour And New Album Coming Soon!

 

Rock act Beasto Blanco continues its 2024 domination with a new series of North American tour dates, supporting Lord of the Lost this September, kicking off September 20 in Cleveland. As well, Beasto Blanco has been confirmed for appearances at several European festivals this summer, including Wacken Open Air, and the band will tour Europe in November with Dead Daisies – find all tour dates below.
 
The tour news comes on the heels of the announcement that the band’s new album KINETICA, will be released July 20 via COP International Records. It’s an album that aspires to capture the visuals, energy, love, sex, sweat, robots, and raw animalistic essence that defines the band. The album will be available in both vinyl and CD formats.

Beasto Blanco features the electrifying collaboration of Nashville-based shock rockers Chuck Garric (Alice Cooper) and high priestess Calico Cooper, delivering an instant knockout blow. With an explosive sound and captivating visuals, "Run For Your Life" and “Lowlands” are the perfect balance of raw power and infectious melodies that showcases Beasto Blanco’s refreshing authenticity as a beacon of genuine, unapologetic rock ‘n’ roll.
 
BEASTO BLANCO 2024 TOUR DATES
 
Supporting Lord of the Lost
September 20 Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
September 22 Minneapolis, MN @ Amsterdam Hall
September 24 Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
September 26 Phoenix, AZ @ Van Buren Music Hall
September 27 Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy
September 28 San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
 
Summer Festival Appearances
July 31 Munich, Germany @ Free & Easy Festival
August 1 Oberhausen, Germany @ Euro Summer Tour
August 2 Tilburg, Netherlands @ Little Devil
August 3 Wacken, Germany @ Wacken Open Air
 
Tour with Dead Daisies
November 1 Hengelo, Netherlands @ Metropool
November 2 Sint-Niklaas, Belgium @ De Casino
November 3 Hamburg, Germany @ Grünspan
November 5 Cologne, Germany @ Essigfabrik
November 6 Munich, Germany @ Technikum    
November 8 Dordrecht, Netherlands @ Bibelot
November 9 Bochum, Germany @ Ruhr Congress
November 10 Pratteln, Switzerland @ Z7
November 11 Paris, France @ Élysée Montmarte
November 13 Prague, Czech Republic @ Palac Akropolis
November 15 Budapest, Hungary @ Barba Negra
November 16 Vienna, Austria @ Simm City
November 17 Frankfurt, Germany @ Gibson

Exciter @ The Teragram Ballroom 5-3-24