Category Archives: Hard Rock/Metal

Spontaneous Combustion Premiere Full-Album Stream

Spontaneous Combustion Premiere Full-Album Stream Of Brand New EP “Call Of The Cave” Varna, Bulgaria-based slamming brutal death metal outfit Spontaneous Combustion premiere the full-album stream of the band’s brand new EP “Call Of The Cave”, which was released on January 3, 2024. Check out now “Call Of The Cave” streaming in its entirety via […]

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Will Not Play Any More Reunion Shows

Rage Against The Machine kicked their long-awaited reunion tour off last July, only for vocalist Zack De La Rocha to tear his ACL on stage. The band sadly canceled their European tour as a precautionary measure while De La Rocha headed to physical therapy. The injury turned out worse than expected, causing Rage Against The […]

Cosmophobe Premieres Full-Album Stream Of New EP

Cosmophobe Premieres Full-Album Stream Of New EP “Existential” Lafayette, Louisiana-based progressive technical deathcore/death metal unit Cosmophobe premieres the full-album stream of the outfit’s new 3-track EP “Existential”, which was released in December 2023 via Bandcamp. The album’s artwork and band logo were created by Mark Cooper. Check out now “Existential” streaming in its entirety via […]

BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL Organizers Issue Statement About 2023 Fiasco And Lack Of Answers

Remember the Blue Ridge Rock Festival clusterfuck last September? If you don’t, here’s the story in a nutshell: The festival was cancelled halfway through allegedly due to severe weather in the area, but later reports surfaced about how staff threatened to strike due to unworkable conditions and that’s what really caused the cancellation. At that […]

JOEY JORDISON’s Estate Sues SLIPKNOT Over Allegedly Profiting Off His Death

The estate of Joey Jordison has sued Slipknot, accusing them of profiting off his death and never returning Jordison‘s equipment. The lawsuit was filed in June by Steamroller, LLC, the successor in interest of Jordison, and claims that Slipknot never gave back roughly 22 of his items despite “promising to return all of Jordison‘s belongings.” […]

FORBIDDEN Is Working On Their First Album Since 2010

Forbidden recently reunited for the first time since 2012 with the lineup of classic guitarist Craig Locicero and bassist Matt Camacho, alongside guitarist Steve Smyth (ex-Testament, ex-Nevermore), drummer Chris Kontos (ex-Machine Head), and vocalist Norman Skinner. As the reunion shows roll in, Locicero said in a recent interview with Blabbermouth that new material is definitely […]

See ‘The Biggest Shred Collab Song In The World’ 6

See Members Of Manowar, The Haunted, Trivium, Ex-As I Lay Dying, Etc. Take Part In Sixth Installment Of “The Biggest Shred Collab Song In The World” Band Photo: Trivium (?) YouTuber and musician Jared Dines has released the sixth installment of his series, ‘The Biggest Shred Collab Song In The World’. The collaboration involves a […]

TOBIAS FORGE Talks GHOST’s Meteoric Rise In 2023 & The Challenge Of Even Bigger Shows

Remember when Ghost used to haunt intimate clubs with their occult theatrics? Turns out, they’ve traded crypts for coliseums. Tobias Forge discussed the band’s growth in a recent interview with Metal Hammer. He revealed how Ghost‘s live show has ballooned, with venues doubling in size from their previous tours. Detroit, a city that once saw […]