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Some very unfortunate news coming from the Omnium Gatherum camp, as the band took to social media to announce that their vocalist Jukka Pelkonen was diagnosed with lymphoma. That diagnosis is going to keep him off the upcoming European tour, but the band assured fans that the show will go on. In an Instagram post,

This spring, the noisy, psychedelic black metal collective Oranssi Pazuzu will be taking their unique sound throughout North America and they’re bringing the American gothic outfit Wayfarer along for the ride. Set to kick off on May 8 at the Northwest Terror Fest in Seattle, the tour will run until May 30 when they play

Superheroes aren’t the only ones that can look good displayed on a shelf where you can’t touch them. Musicians can be toys, too! That’s where KnuckleBonz comes in. They make collectibles, and have a special collection specifically for artists called Rock Iconz. It’s under this series that they’re releasing a limited-edition, hand-cast and painted figurine

If you’re anything like me, a good, funny ass title goes a long way when it comes to making me want to engage with something. Even if I feel like it’s going to be absolutely dreadful, slap a kooky name that bitch and I’m sold. Not saying Jesus Cop, a new, almost-finished horror/comedy starring Al

Thrash metal titans Testament may have dropped one of the meanest new albums in a while with Para Bellum last year and they may have a banger of a tour lined up for the U.S. this spring, but they announced an European/U.K. tour earlier today that looks to kick all kinds of ass, too. Set

Our friends down south are going to get an additional dose of Opeth this fall/winter (though it will be spring/summer for them) because the Swedish progressive metal powerhouse just announced a handful of addition tour dates in that region. Comprised of just five dates, the second leg of Opeth’s ‘The Last Will and Testament’ Latin

Swedish power metal outfit Sabaton had some rather unfortunate news for their North American fans earlier today, as they announced that ongoing health issues with bassist and vocalist Pär Sundström have forced the band to postpone their upcoming tour. “Dear friends in the USA and Canada, Unfortunately we have to postpone our North American tour.

When the Grammys take place this Sunday, there’s going to be a lot going on in terms of celebration and remembrance for the music industry. One of the things that happens each year is the ‘In Memoriam’ segment that recognizes the folks that have passed on since the last award ceremony. Rather than leave the

British black metal outfit Winterfylleth have found a new home for themselves after signing with iconic metal label Napalm Records. It’s a major step in the band’s career, but apparently they weren’t done announcing some major stuff because they also have a new album coming in a couple months, as well as a new single

Deathcore outfit Bodysnatcher have a new album coming out on April 10 via MNRK Heavy, titled Hell Is Here, Hell Is Home. It’s their first new body of work since the release of their 2024 EP Vile Conduct and their first full-length effort since their 2022 album Bleed-Abide. To mark the announcement, the band dropped

All-female thrash metal band Nervosa are back with a brand new album announcement and a new track to accompany it. Set for release on April 3 via Napalm Records, Slave Machine will boast 12 new tracks for fans to sink their teeth into. The title track was dropped as a result of the album’s announcement.

Over the weekend, professional free-climber and complete madlad Alex Honnold did the unthinkable and climbed all the way to the top of a 101-story skyscraper with no ropes or safety gear. And he did it un just over an hour and a half while listening to his favorite rock tunes, which apparently includes “mostly Tool.”

Australian metalcore actAlpha Wolfis leaving the safe confines of home and coming back to our happy little corner of the world later this year for their upcoming ‘Let it Rip USA Tour’. And coming along with them will be Gideon, Mugshot, and Resolve, creating what by all metrics should be a crushing bill of modern

I believe the word you might actually be looking for here is “smart,” Barry. On the latest episode of The Vinyl Road, the podcast hosted by ex-Shinedown and current Saliva bassist Brad Stewart and Jason Bailey, along with Shinedown drummer Barry Kerch, the topic of the 2026 Rock the Country festival came up. Shinedown is

We love a good slam. Maybe a Denny’s grand slam if you’re hungry, or Peeling Flesh if you’re angry, since the Oklahoma-based band are amazing at filling your belly with pleasant rage. Chip Smith (Infertile Crescent) is the newest banana in the bunch to help achieve this, as the band just recruited him to take

Bad news, ghouls and ghoulettes. If you were planning on catching a Ghost show this weekend or Monday, you’re kinda boned. And you can blame it on the rain snow, as the massive winter storm that’s threatening the east coast has forced the band to axe tomorrow, Sunday, and Monday’s concerts. In an announcement made

A huge winter storm is barreling toward MetalSucks HQ, so we’re trying to stay warm and prepare ourselves for all the shoveling that comes with this sort of thing. Not looking forward to any of it, but at least we’ll have new tunes to get us through the worst of it… Alkaloid Bach Out Of

Progressive sludge metal bandBaronessare going to be playing a show with Acid Bath at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey this March. That’s exciting as fuck, but Baroness aren’t content with doing a one and done show. Instead, they’ve opted to add two additional headlining east coast shows to give fans in the area

Later this year Fozzy, the band featuring pro wrestling icon and vocalist Chris Jericho and Stuck Mojo’s Rich “The Duke” Ward is heading out on their ‘Twisted Faith Tour’. The shows are going to be during days that they’re not playing various festivals like Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple. Coming along with Fozzy will

Ohhhh shit. The new Rob Dukes era of Exodus is officially on the books, as the legendary thrash outfit announced Goliath, their first album with the singer since he rejoined the fold. Due out on March 26 via Napalm Records, Goliath boasts 10 new tracks of breakneck thrash intensity. “Are we excited for this record?