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METAL CHURCH Returns With New Lineup Featuring DAVID ELLEFSON, KEN MARY And BRIAN ALLEN

West Coast heavy metal veterans METAL CHURCH return with a revitalized lineup and a hard-hitting new single that underscores the sound that has driven their four-decade legacy. The new formation features founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by bass...

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…Is Your Friend

Given the general state of things, the hardcore scene should probably be dominated by brutal doomsayers with a hard-on for destruction. California's DRAIN have been offering a refreshing, alternative doctrine for the last decade, and while their songs are certainly not irrepressibly cheerful, the tr...

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Opus Diabiolicum – The Orchestral Live Show

After decades of being reduced to a contractual afterthought, the live album has struggled to stay relevant. There are plenty of exceptions to the rule, but in general terms, live albums are rarely regarded as exciting or vital, and it takes something special, or preferably spectacular, to change th...

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Shadow Work

There are certain, unavoidable consequences to being a humble, unpretentious band. DESPISED ICON could, if their Canadian identities would allow it, be extremely arrogant about their position in deathcore's unwritten hierarchy. Whether or not they were the first to fully express the genre is a moot...

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Creature In The Black Night

Orange Country, California has brought the music world a bevy of bands in all musical genres, but when it comes to metalcore, DAYSEEKER is one of the bigger names from the region. The metalcore-meets-post-hardcore band blends emotive lyrics, lush sonic landscapes, heavy riffing and melodic vocals to...

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MASTODON's BILL KELLIHER Praises New Guitarist NICK JOHNSTON: 'We Are The Strongest Band We've Ever Been Right Now'

On August 15, 2025, just five days before the tragic death of ex-MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds, MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher was interviewed by Niels Guns of the Sixty Scales And The Truth podcast at the Dynamo Metalfest in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. During the chat, which has just been upload...

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Psychedelic Enigma

An international force for heavy metal excellence, THEM have made it their business to honor both storytelling and musical tradition. "Psychedelic Enigma" is the band's fifth studio album since abandoning their original status as a KING DIAMOND cover band, and it may be their most impressive yet. It...

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Hideous Aftermath

There is no need to forget everything you know about SANGUISUGABOGG, but it might be time to make a few adjustments to their reputation. When they first emerged, these Ohio outlaws made it plain that they would use (often bad taste) humor as a weapon, as showcased on the likes of "Dead as Shit" and...

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Never Give In

It has never been entirely clear what kind of band TODAY IS THE DAY is. Leader and founder Steve Austin has been an instinctive rebel throughout his career, weaving in and out of subgenres with the devil-may-care spirit of someone that truly gives no fucks about pleasing any particular audience. Eac...

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Slime Of The Times

Mat McNerney is a tricky man to pin down. Best known for his current bands GRAVE PLEASURES and HEXVESSEL, but also formerly with CODE, DØDHEIMSGARD and many more, the Finland-based Brit has become one of the underground's most intriguing figures. Largely based in the worlds of black metal and post-p...

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Police: Ex-MASTODON Guitarist BRENT HINDS Was At Fault For Motorcycle Crash That Took His Life

According to Atlanta News First, police have determined that former MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds was at fault in the motorcycle crash that took his life last month. Brent was reportedly riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle late on August 20 when he was hit by an SUV turning left and failing to yiel...

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Watch: Walk For Ex-MASTODON Guitarist BRENT HINDS Held In Atlanta

A "march" for former MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds was held in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, August 31. A large crowd of people, including Brent's longtime MASTODON bandmates Bill Kelliher and Brann Dailor, gathered and walked from Elmyr to the Star Bar and celebrated Hinds's life aft...

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Police Report, 911 Calls Offer More Details About Crash That Killed Ex-MASTODON Guitarist BRENT HINDS

An Atlanta Police Department incident report and 911 calls have offered new insight into a motorcycle crash that killed former MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds. Brent was reportedly riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle late on August 20 when he was hit by an SUV turning left and failing to yield at the...

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'Celebration Of Life' For Ex-MASTODON Guitarist BRENT HINDS To Be Held In Atlanta

According to Brent Hinds's official obituary, a "celebration of life" for the MASTODON guitarist will be held in Atlanta at a later date. No further details are currently available. Hinds died earlier this month after being injured in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta. He was 51. Brent was reportedly...

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MASTODON's BILL KELLIHER Pays Tribute To BRENT HINDS: 'You Were A Brother' And 'We Were A Family'

MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher has paid tribute to his bandmate Brent Hinds, who died last week after being injured in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta. He was 51. Earlier today (Monday, August 25),Kelliher took to his Instagram to write: "It's been hard to get a grip on my emotions this week. "W...