Good news for all you people who think the Pantera reunion shouldn’t be happening without the Abbott brothers — just don’t go! That’s according to Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante, who said as much during a meet-and-greet with fans before a show in Orlando this past Friday (as transcribed by Blabbermouth). As seen in the video
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We’re getting closer to the end of summer, which unfortunately means the end of major music festivals dotting the northern hemisphere. Actually, who am I kidding — dotting Europe, since the U.S. very rarely gets to host a doesn’t a metal focused festival worth a damn. Thanks to the internet, though, we can live vicariously
It’s been a hard time to be a metal band in Russia for a long time now, and as such, deathcore outfit Slaughter to Prevail are picking up and moving to America. In an interview with Revolver Magazine, vocalist Aleksandr “Alex Terrible” Shikolai said the guys known for devil masks and unhumanly deep vocals are
Another week in this carnival of filth has come and gone. And what do we have to show for it — a picture of Tommy Lee’s drumstick? At least there’s new Bloodbath, Russian Circles, and Revocation to get excited about. If you’ve missed out on the week’s latest metal news, don’t worry. We’ve got you
Finnish power metal band Sonata Arctica dropped a lyrics video earlier today for an acoustic take on “I Have a Right” for their upcoming release, Acoustic Adventures – Volume Two. Slated for release on September 30 via Atomic Fire! and recorded and produced by Mikko Tegelman, the album features acoustic versions of some of the
When Birmingham natives Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi played together for the first time since 2017 this past Monday, the music world took notice. We’re talking about two of the most iconic metal legends getting together to close out the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games — which I’m told is a big deal in their hometown.
With San Diego Comic Con now behind us, you might assume that you’re safe from the 25-foot tall inflatable Ozzy Osbourne designed by legendary comic artist Todd McFarlane. But you’d be wrong — especially if you live in one of the stops along its month-long tour across the country to support the upcoming release of
Anthrax may not have been able to play their set due to a “medical condition” that we still have zero information about, but that didn’t matter to the guys in Black Label Society and Hatebreed. For them, the show went on to give fans the kind of crushing breakdowns and copious pinch harmonics that people
Behind-the-scenes drama caused ex-Cradle of Filth guitarist Richard Shaw to step away from the band this past May, ending a tenure that saw him appear on “Hammer Of The Witches,” “Cryptoriana: The Seductiveness of Decay” and “Existence Is Futile.” While speaking on the latest episode of the 2020’d podcast, Shaw said his life and priorities
It’s been a long road for Arch Enemy to get to the release of their new album, Deceivers. They’ve gone on record multiple times about how the pandemic created a number of issues in the writing and recording process, given that members of the band live in Sweden, Canada and the United States. While speaking
Film composer and general musical icon Danny Elfman is our guest this week! We discuss the remix and reimagined album Bigger. Messier (coming out August 12th), the importance of curiosity when creating a remix album, the sequencing of said remix album, creating his own deadlines and the pandemic’s effect on creativity. He also discussed knowing
You may not remember, but Ivan Moody‘s past with alcohol was a tumultuous one, complete with on-stage blowouts and resulting in him at least temporarily leaving Five Finger Death Punch. Yet it’s been more than four years since Moody’s last hit the sauce and the band has seen a resurgence as of late. While speaking
Hours before they were set to take the stage in Dallas, Texas, thrash metal luminaries Anthrax announced they were forced to cancel their upcoming set due to a “medical concern.” According to a post on the band’s Instagram, both Black Label Society and Hatebreed are still slated to hit the stage. Refunds are available to
If you’ve been in the mood for a riff-fest to get you through the coming week, then new band Fugitive have got you covered with the sudden release of their debut EP “Maniac.” Featuring the likes of Blake Ibanez (Power Trip), Lincoln Mullins (Creeping Death), Seth Gilmore (Skourge), Andy Messer (ANS, Stymie) and Victor Gutierrez
As far as vacations go, it’s harder to get more metal than 70000Tons of Metal, a cruise that takes you through international waters and to an exotic destination while delivering over 100 performances from the top names in metal. We’re still a little ways out from any official lineup announcements but they revealed that 70000Tons
It’s Sunday and you know what that means: King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp and his wife, Toyah Willcox, are back with the latest cover in their Sunday Lunch series. This time, they’re taking on Ozzy classic “Crazy Train.” If you were hoping for “Willcox gets wild and a lot weird while Fripp tries not to
In a backstage interview at Wacken Open Air this weekend, Arch Enemy vocalist Alissa White-Gluz was interviewed about a variety of topics. First, she addressed the difficulties of being a multinational band during the pandemic and how that affected recording. “We were able to at least get some ideas sent back and forth. Luckily I
Richmond’s Lamb of God are completing their European tour with Vio-lence guitarist Phil Demmel, who is subbing in for Lamb of God’s usual riff slinger, Willie Adler. Thanks to new fan-shot footage from attendees at Romania’s Rockstadt Extreme Fest, you can now watch footage Lamb of God’s first show of the tour featuring Demmel below.
According to a post on his Instagram earlier today, Andy Thomas, guitarist and clean vocalist for Pennsylvania progressive death band Black Crown Initiate, has left the band. From the horse’s mouth itself: “It’s been a long, wonderful, crazy journey, and I’d just like to say that I am no longer a member of Black Crown
In an interview with Riff X, Korn guitarists Brian “Head” Welch and James “Munky” Shaffer spoke about their perception of the current metal scene. When asked about the genre’s enduring popularity, Munky said: “Definitely it’s gotten bigger. I think people have kind of embraced it. And I think this stigmata, the taboo of metal bands