Category Archives: Hard Rock/Metal

KITTIE Reflects On Spit Legacy, Evolution & What Truly Defines Their Sound Today

For many fans, Kittie‘s 1999 debut Spit remains the band’s most defining release. But for the members themselves, the true essence of Kittie lies not in where they began but in how far they’ve evolved since. When asked which album best represents the band today, guitarist Mercedes Lander didn’t hesitate in an interview with New […]

Tony Iommi’s Third Solo Album To Arrive In 2026

Headline News Tony Iommi’s Long-Awaited Third Solo Album To Arrive In 2026 Band Photo: Ozzy Osbourne (?) In a newly released four-minute New Year’s Day video, legendary heavy metal guitarist Tony Iommi reflected on the past year and shared a glimpse of what lies ahead in 2026. The year 2025 proved bittersweet for the Black […]

AI “Artist” Rips Off KNOCKED LOOSE, COUNTERPARTS & More On Streaming Services – Art And All

Have you ever heard of Broken Avenue? Of course you haven’t. They’re just another AI-generated bullshit metal thing meant to scrape away what little royalties bands actually get by some greedy scumbag, and make zero cultural impact with its stolen “art.” Broken Avenue currently has 127,000 listeners on Spotify, is on plenty of playlists to […]

Skin Stripper Premiere New Single & Visualizer

Skin Stripper Premiere New Single & Visualizer “The Right Hand of Doom” Hollywood, California-based slam death duo Skin Stripper premiere their new single and visualizer named “The Right Hand of Doom”. The track is taken from their upcoming album “Brutality is Supremacy”, which will be out in stores February 13th, 2026. Check out now “The […]

BILMURI Touring Guitarist REESE MASLEN Steps Down Following Disturbing Abuse Allegations

Bilmuri touring guitarist Reese Maslen has stepped down from the band following a wave of disturbing allegations shared publicly by a former romantic partner. The claims, which began circulating online earlier this month, detail alleged emotional abuse, racism, misogyny, intimidation, and deeply troubling behavior during their relationship. Days after the allegations became public, Maslen announced […]

THE GATHERING Splits With Vocalist SILJE WERGELAND

The Gathering have officially split with longtime vocalist Silje Wergeland, who fronted the Dutch rock outfit from 2009 through 2025. Wergeland shared a statement on her social media confirming her departure and reflecting on her time with the band: “It’s a new dawn and a new year. After 16 years of creating and playing great […]

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 […]