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Formed in Chicago in 2014, melodeath duo Cariosus have sharpened their riffs since their first Crime & Punishment EP. Almost a decade into their existence, their debut album now looms on the new year’s horizon. Today they reveal “Saturn Returns,” the second single from their long gestating debut. Saturn has been a recurring symbol and

Photo courtesy of M-Theory Audio Proggy black metalers Amiensus have rolled out a new song and video, “Reverie” from their forthcoming album, Reclamation, out this coming spring via M-Theory Audio. “‘Reverie’ was one of the first tracks written immediately following the release of our third LP, Abreaction. Following in the footsteps of track two on that album,

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Photo by Gene Ambo “C.A.P.S.” is an acronym for “Chicago Alternate Policing Strategy,” and let’s just say that Chi Town crossover crushers Whut? are not down with this particular community effort by the boys in blue. In fact, this two-and-a-half-minute beatdown solidly comes down on the ACAB side. The video alternates between scenes of police violence

You wouldn’t know it from our commenters, but Sleep Token‘s a big fucking deal this year. Thanks to their unique musical stylings and popularity on social media, the band blew the fuck up with the release of their latest album Take Me Back To Eden. Earlier this month the band announced they’d be playing the

This past Friday, the Terrasitic Infestation Tour made a stop in Englewood, Colorado to throw down at the Gothic Theatre. With Cattle Decapitation headlining and Immolation, Sanguisugabogg, and Castrator providing support, the night proved to be a wild time, as fans came out to show their support for some of today’s best death and extreme

Canadian tech death outfit Apogean are looking to make 2024 their year. Three years after releasing debut EP Into Madness, the Toronto-based band have a retooled lineup featuring former Decrepit Birth live vocalist Mac Smith and new guitarist Jack Post. Their debut album, Cyberstrictive, is scheduled for release in March, with new single “With Which Ear You’ll Listen” streaming

There are few guarantees in this life, but one thing is certain: whenever I see an upcoming release for Dying Victims Productions, I know I need to check it out. Whenever I’m compiling my list of new releases for Five For Friday, I instantly light up when the label pops up in my search. For anyone

One of the coolest parts about going to live shows has to be when something completely unexpected happens. Maybe you get to hear your favorite guitarist take a different approach to your favorite solo or you find a new band to enjoy out of the tour’s supporting acts. But, sometimes a well-known musician from a

We were already stoked for Shadows Fall‘s 20th anniversary show to celebrate their trailblazing record The War Within. Now that the show will be supported by Fit For An Autopsy, Alluvial, and Nora, we’re even more excited. The show will take place in Sayreville, NJ at the Starland Ballroom March 16. Tickets are on sale

We’ve got one week left before MetalSucks heads into its holiday coverage, meaning we’ll slow things down so those of us working on the site can enjoy some time with the people close to us. Just as you should! …But don’t forget to keep coming back here because we’re going to have news and our

Sludgy death metal force Spectral Voice are finally putting out a new album, after a seven-year wait for a new full record. The band features Paul Riedl of Blood Incantation, Morris, Kolontryrsky, and Jeff Barrett, as well as Eli Wendler from Black Curse. The new album, Sparagmos, will come out February 9 via Dark Descent

Belphegor just announced their bassist will have to skip upcoming shows due to health issues. We’re bummed, concerned, and there is no word as of yet on a replacement. Bassist Serpenth has been in the band since 2006, and now, he will sit out future touring due to his health. The official statement does not

Everyone’s favorite opinion provider Corey Taylor will once again hit the road throughout North America next year, as he announced another leg of his ‘CMF2’ solo tour. Set to kick off on February 3 in Toronto and coming to a close one month later on March 3 in Omaha, Nebraska, the tour will hit a

If you need some star power to kick start your weekend, look no further than “Deconstruction,” featuring none other than Serj Tankian of System Of A Down and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath. The song, which dropped last week, also features Cesar Gueikian, president and CEO of Gibson Brands. The song combines the weirdness and

Queens Of The Stone Age are going to be hitting some Canadian dates in April. The no American dates thing is a bummer, but they might be holding off on a future announcement. The tour kicks off April 1 in Calgary at Scotiabank Saddledome and ends in Halifax at the Scotiabank Centre. The tour will

Amy Lee from Evanescence apparently has good taste. In a recent chat with Revolver, she spilled the tea on how much she loves the band Sleep Token. In the interview, the 41-year-old vocalist talked about how much she loves the U.K.-based masked metal icons. “I love Sleep Token. I’m blown away,” she says during the

Riding through the interwebs like an unhinged horde, the Danish dudes in Manticora dropped a new single earlier today off their upcoming album Mycelium that looks to show the band’s more symphonic metal side. The track, “Necropolitans,” is the second single off their forthcoming 10th studio album. Though unlike their previous single “Beast Of The

Death metal slayers Skeletal Remains have a new album coming out next March titled Fragments of the Ageless and they just dropped its second single ” Relentless Appetite.” If you’re a fan of pummeling death metal, this one’s absolutely for you. Speaking of the track, frontman Chris Monroy said it’s definitely on another level compared

Denver doom depth-dwellers Spectral Voice return after a six-year absence with their immersive second full-length, Sparagmos, and Decibel has been bestowed with our own exclusive edition on transparent swamp green & opaque bone vinyl limited to just 110 copies via Dark Descent Records! This momentous LP, featuring artwork by the inimitable Manifester with original photography by Brendan Macleod, arrives in a case-wrapped,