Category Archives: Hard Rock/Metal

Louder Than Life Festival Cancels Friday Performances Due to Weather—Including the SLAYER Reunion

Weather caused by remnants of Hurricane Helene forced Louder Than Life Festival in Louisville, Kentucky to close down for the day yesterday, leading to the cancelation of a number of big name acts including, arguably the biggest draw of the entire festival, the Slayer reunion show. The festival was announcing weather updates throughout the day […]

Desertfest London Announces ZEAL & ARDOR, ELDER, AMENRA & More For 2025 Edition

Staple heavy music festival Desertfest London has announced the first wave of bands for its 2025 edition on May 16-18. Zeal & Ardor will headline, as will Elder, performing Lore in its entirety to celebrate its decade anniversary. Amenra, Stoned Jesus and more were also announced for the undercard. “We are so excited to be […]

CHAT PILE Get Noisy On New Song, “Funny Man”

Oklahoma City noise rockers Chat Pile have officially released the third single from their upcoming second album, Cool World. Clocking in at three-and-a-half minutes, “Funny Man” is noisy, bassy-heavy and pissed off. Vocalist Raygun Busch said this about the new song: “[The song is about]…being a servant, indentured or otherwise. I hate having to explain […]

Cattle Decapitation Announces European Tour Dates

Cattle Decapitation And Shadow Of Intent Announce Co-Headlining European Tour Dates Band Photo: Revocation (?) American deathgrind legends Cattle Decapitation has announced that they will be teaming up with deathcore outfit Shadow Of Intent for a co-headlining tour of Europe. Joining them will be Boston technical death metal band Revocation and South African deathcore group […]

Unto Others Shares “Suicide Today” Video

Unto Others Shares New Music Video “Suicide Today” Portland, Oregon’s Unto Others spent their seasons in the abyss and arises from the other side with their third full-length “Never, Neverland,” out now via Century Media. The record is equally dry while never letting go of the energy and darkness that is Unto Others; one that […]

VOLA Recruits IN FLAMES’ ANDERS FRIDÉN For New Single “Cannibal”

Vola is back with a new single “Cannibal” featuring In Flames vocalist Anders Fridén, and a new record Friend Of A Phantom due out on November 1. “Vola‘s music is heavily shaped by melodic death metal, so having Anders Fridén from the legendary In Flames featured on ‘Cannibal’ is a dream come true for us,” […]