Category Archives: Hard Rock/Metal

With Blood Comes Cleansing Premiere New Single

With Blood Comes Cleansing Premiere New Single “Indomitable” Death metal outfit With Blood Comes Cleansing premiere their latest single, “Indomitable.” The track is now available to stream via Spotify below: The band offered the following statement on its release: “Merry Christmas, everyone! As we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we’re […]

THE CURE Guitarist PERRY BAMONTE Dead At 65

Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, has died at the age of 65. The band confirmed his passing in a statement posted to their official website, revealing that Bamonte died at his home over Christmas following a short illness. Bamonte‘s path into The Cure began behind the scenes. His younger brother, Daryl Bamonte, […]

Monument Of Misanthropy Premiere New Audition Clip

Monument Of Misanthropy Premiere New Vocal Audition Video Featuring New Live Fill-In Frontwoman Andy Schåf (Athiria) – Drum Recordings For New Album Completed Band Photo: Benighted (?) Austrian technical brutal death metal band Monument Of Misanthropy just shared another vocal audition clip showcasing singer Andy Schåf (Athiria), their permanent live fill-in frontwoman. The band shared […]

COALESCE Issue Statement Addressing Allegations Involving Guitarist JES STEINEGER

Hardcore band Coalesce have issued a public statement addressing online accusations circulating on Reddit involving guitarist Jes Steineger. The band acknowledged awareness of the claims and shared details of their own review, ultimately stating that they stand behind Steineger while also recognizing that mistakes were made. According to Coalesce in a statement, the situation stems […]

Mystic Festival (PL) Still In A Giving Mood

Mystic Festival (PL) Still In Giving Mood Announces New Bands For 2026 Four new names and four new points on the amplitude of emotions awaiting you in Gdansk, Poland this June. We welcome onboard Psychonaut, vianova, Escuela Grind, and Return To Dust. Psychonaut World Maker, Psychonaut’s latest album, is a story of joy and loss, […]

Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026 Adds Special AGALLOCH Double Sets, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES & More

Milwaukee Metal Festival 2026 has announced day splits for its highly anticipated return to The Rave/Eagles Club, taking place June 5 through 7, 2026. In addition to previously announced headliners Acid Bath, Killswitch Engage, and Ministry, the festival has added Suicidal Tendencies and a wave of additional artists spanning the full spectrum of heavy music. […]

STOMACH EARTH (THE RED CHORD) Releases First New Material In 12 Years

Stomach Earth – the one man death-doom band formed by The Red Chord guitarist Mike McKenzie in 2001 under the name Nyarlathotep – is back after 12 years with some new material! Stomach Earth originally released its self-titled debut album in 2013, and is now back with a rarities EP called Vestige I. The EP […]

Brutal Assault Add Dozens Of Bands To 2026 Lineup

Brutal Assault Add Dozens Of Bands To 2026 Lineup To Include Cradle Of Filth & Katatonia Band Photo: Cradle Of Filth (?) Brutal Assault added over 30 bands to next year’s line-up. From djent masters Fit For An Autopsy and deathcore crushers Periphery or Katatonia through dark electronic invasion led by Perturbator KMFDM and Cradle […]

RAINBOW’s Early Days Get A Massive Box Set Reissue As The Temple Of The King (1975-1976)

The Temple Of The King (1975-1976) is the most comprehensive collection of the opening phase of Rainbow‘s career to date, and is the first in a series of anthology sets covering the career of legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. The 9-CD set, newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, is housed in deluxe 7″ packaging […]