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SLIPKNOT Recruits Producer MATT WALLACE For New Music: 'We Have So Much Material, Probably At Least 50 Arrangements'

In a new interview with Ben Giese, host of the Ride Bynd podcast, SLIPKNOT guitarist Jim Root spoke about the resurgence of nu metal, the subgenre of metal which blends a heavy sound with elements of hip-hop, funk and alternative rock. Once popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, it has now found...

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in a fever dream

Certified standard bearers for the UK prog metal scene, HAKEN have always been a versatile bunch. Three years ago, they released their most adventurous and radical album to date, the frequently bewildering "Fauna", and followed it up with a career-spanning live album, "Liveforms: An Evening With Hak...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Releases Music Video For 'Harvesting The Hate' From Upcoming 'Rats In The Temple' Album

American thrash metal pioneers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have released the official music video for "Harvesting The Hate", the second single from their upcoming album, "Rats In The Temple", which is due on August 28, 2026 via Napalm Records. The incendiary album opener is built upon methodical machine gun...

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WILLIAM SHATNER To Bring His Heavy Metal Vision To Stage With All-Star Band At RIOT FEST 2026

Entertainment icon William Shatner is bringing his newly conceived rock spectacle to Riot Fest 2026, joining one of the festival's most celebrated lineups alongside Iggy Pop, PUBLIC IMAGE LTD., Morrissey, BLINK-182, WEEZER, SEX PISTOLS featuring Frank Carter, THE POGUES, THE DAMNED, JAWBREAKER and m...

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THE OBSESSED Signs With HEAVY PSYCH SOUNDS RECORDS; New Album Due In 2027

American doom metal icons THE OBSESSED have inked a worldwide deal with Heavy Psych Sounds Records for the release of their new studio album in 2027. THE OBSESSED frontman Scott "Wino" Weinrich declares: "We are very happy to announce THE OBSESSED signing with the premier hard rock label Heavy Psych...

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TWISTED SISTER Alter Ego BENT BROTHER Announces One-Off Concert In New Jersey In August

BENT BROTHER — affectionately known as "TWISTED SISTER's evil twin" (essentially a less theatrical version of the real thing) — has announced a one-off concert for Friday, August 28 at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. TWISTED SISTER shared the BENT BROTHER gig announcement on social...

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DEATH ANGEL Announces December 2026 'Act III' European Tour

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans DEATH ANGEL will return to Europe this December for an explosive headlining tour, bringing their trademark blend of blistering riffs, relentless energy and unforgettable live performances to 12 cities in Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Czech Republic and t...

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CROWN MAGNETAR Announces New Album 'The Hollowing Of Godflesh'

On September 25, Colorado's brutal deathcore denizens CROWN MAGNETAR will release their third full-length, "The Hollowing Of Godflesh", via Unique Leader Records. Stream the new single "Godkiller" now, in preparation for a monstrous co-headlining tour with TO THE GRAVE. CROWN MAGNETAR vocalist Dan T...

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NAPALM DEATH Makes History With NPR 'Tiny Desk' Performance

For more than four decades, NAPALM DEATH has challenged expectations and redefined the limits of extreme music. Now, the legendary U.K. grindcore pioneers have added another milestone to their storied career with an appearance on NPR Music's celebrated "Tiny Desk" concert series, bringing their unco...

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JASON NEWSTED On Being Diagnosed With Throat Cancer: 'The Level Of Depression Was So Severe'

On the latest episode of "Nashville Now", Rolling Stone 's podcast where senior editor Joseph Hudak dives deep into the hottest genre in music, country, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted spoke about how his recent battle with throat cancer inspired him to hit the road with his long-running THE...

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PÄR SUNDSTRÖM: 'Some People In This World Don't Understand SABATON'

In a new interview with Ore Bihovsky of TotalRock's "Louder" radio show, SABATON bassist and manager Pär Sundström was asked if the band's signature focus on writing songs about historical battles, wars and acts of heroism has made him and his bandmates more optimistic about the future. Pär responde...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Announces 'Majestic in Death II' Fall 2026 North American Tour With MOONSPELL And WORM

British extreme metal veterans CRADLE OF FILTH have announced the second leg of their "Majestic In Death" North American tour. Set to take place this fall, the trek will feature support from MOONSPELL, WORM and BLACK SATELLITE. The "Majestic In Death II" tour will celebrate the 30th anniversary of C...

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SOULFLY Announces Fall 2026 U.S. Tour With NAILBOMB And INCITE

SOULFLY will return to the American moshpits this fall, tearing down the boundaries of a complacent society. Fueled by the indigenous roots of "Chama" and the raw power of fire, the tour will showcase brand-new tracks like "Favela Dystopia", "No Pain = No Power", "Chama" and "Storm The Gates", along...

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TWIN TEMPLE Announces New SHOOTER JENNINGS-Produced Album 'Doomed Lovers'

Coming on the hot heels of their latest controversy, the Los Angeles-based husband-and-wife duo TWIN TEMPLE — consisting of Alexandra and Zachary James — today announce their third record, "Doomed Lovers", for an October 9 release via their own Pentagrammaton Records, sharing the title-track single...

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GWAR Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of 'Beyond Hell' With Fully Remastered Deluxe Edition

Two decades after dragging listeners into the depths of the underworld, GWAR is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its 2006 opus "Beyond Hell" with a newly remastered deluxe edition, available for the first time ever on vinyl. The album is set for release on September 25 via the band's own Pit Reco...