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AUTHORITIES HAVE MADE AN ARREST IN THE MURDER OF TUPAC SHAKUR
The infamous 1996 slaying in Las Vegas been marred in controversy for nearly three decades.
AUTHORITIES HAVE MADE AN ARREST IN THE MURDER OF TUPAC SHAKUR
The infamous 1996 slaying in Las Vegas been marred in controversy for nearly three decades.

NEW FLESH 9/29: RELEASES FROM HARM’S WAY, CODE ORANGE AND MORE!
From modern hardcore to classic-inspired death and thrash, get a rundown of the week’s best album releases.
NEW FLESH 9/29: RELEASES FROM HARM’S WAY, CODE ORANGE AND MORE!
From modern hardcore to classic-inspired death and thrash, get a rundown of the week’s best album releases.

MANDATORY JAMS: NEW HEAT FOR THE WEEK OF 9/29
The return of Racetraitor, plus new bangers from Bewitcher, Brazilian thrash crew Nervosa, Lord Dying and more.
MANDATORY JAMS: NEW HEAT FOR THE WEEK OF 9/29
The return of Racetraitor, plus new bangers from Bewitcher, Brazilian thrash crew Nervosa, Lord Dying and more.

HOLY FAWN REVISIT “GLÓANDI” FROM THE UPCOMING RE-RELEASE OF THEIR DEBUT EP, ‘REALMS’
The reworked, reimagined track celebrates the vinyl treatment of the band’s introduction set for next month.
HOLY FAWN REVISIT “GLÓANDI” FROM THE UPCOMING RE-RELEASE OF THEIR DEBUT EP, ‘REALMS’
The reworked, reimagined track celebrates the vinyl treatment of the band’s introduction set for next month.

BEYOND THE GATES REVEALS FIRST WAVE OF HEADLINERS FOR 2024
Behemoth & Satyricon lead the diverse lineup featuring legends and risers in the scene.
BEYOND THE GATES REVEALS FIRST WAVE OF HEADLINERS FOR 2024
Behemoth & Satyricon lead the diverse lineup featuring legends and risers in the scene.

LORNA SHORE DEBUTS “WELCOME BACK, O’ SLEEPING DREAMER” VIDEO
In tandem with the video’s release, Lorna Shore has also introduced new merchandise inspired by “Welcome Back, O’ Sleeping Dreamer.”
LORNA SHORE DEBUTS “WELCOME BACK, O’ SLEEPING DREAMER” VIDEO
In tandem with the video’s release, Lorna Shore has also introduced new merchandise inspired by “Welcome Back, O’ Sleeping Dreamer.”

GAEREA SUFFERS FOR THEIR CRAFT IN UNNERVING ART EXPERIMENT MUSIC VIDEO
In a thrilling revelation, GAEREA announced a secret screening event to jumpstart their North American tour. Tonight’s gathering will unfold at Kuma’s Corner in Chicago, IL, and is open to...
GAEREA SUFFERS FOR THEIR CRAFT IN UNNERVING ART EXPERIMENT MUSIC VIDEO
In a thrilling revelation, GAEREA announced a secret screening event to jumpstart their North American tour. Tonight’s gathering will unfold at Kuma’s Corner in Chicago, IL, and is open to...

SUM 41 DELIVER THEIR RISE RECORDS DEBUT WITH THE ENERGIZED TRACK, “LANDMINES”
The single arrives as the band prepares for next month’s appearance at When We Were Young.
SUM 41 DELIVER THEIR RISE RECORDS DEBUT WITH THE ENERGIZED TRACK, “LANDMINES”
The single arrives as the band prepares for next month’s appearance at When We Were Young.

THY ART IS MURDER HAVE REVEALED THEIR NEW VOCALIST
The move comes less than a week after Cj McMahon was fired from the band.
THY ART IS MURDER HAVE REVEALED THEIR NEW VOCALIST
The move comes less than a week after Cj McMahon was fired from the band.

HARMS WAY LEVEL UP CREATIVELY ON ‘COMMON SUFFERING’
Vocalist James Pligge explains the balance of compiling an album that is both their darkest thematically and their brightest artistically.
HARMS WAY LEVEL UP CREATIVELY ON ‘COMMON SUFFERING’
Vocalist James Pligge explains the balance of compiling an album that is both their darkest thematically and their brightest artistically.

WAR CURSE DROPS NEW VIDEO AND SINGLE “THE CONVOY”, TOUR DATES REVEALED
The Ohio metallers will join the Unholy Rituals tour later this fall with Armed for the Apocalypse.
WAR CURSE DROPS NEW VIDEO AND SINGLE “THE CONVOY”, TOUR DATES REVEALED
The Ohio metallers will join the Unholy Rituals tour later this fall with Armed for the Apocalypse.

BLIND CHANNEL UNVEILS UPCOMING ALBUM & MASSIVE EUROPEAN AND NORTH AMERICAN TOUR PLANS
The Finnish sensation will be out supporting The Hu on the ‘Warrior Souls’ tour next month.
BLIND CHANNEL UNVEILS UPCOMING ALBUM & MASSIVE EUROPEAN AND NORTH AMERICAN TOUR PLANS
The Finnish sensation will be out supporting The Hu on the ‘Warrior Souls’ tour next month.

DYING WISH DEBUTS “PATH TO THE GRAVE”
The band begins their ‘Come and Be Killed by Dying Wish’ tour next month with Boundaries, Omerta, Foreign Hands and more.
DYING WISH DEBUTS “PATH TO THE GRAVE”
The band begins their ‘Come and Be Killed by Dying Wish’ tour next month with Boundaries, Omerta, Foreign Hands and more.

CRYPTOPSY’S MATT MCGACHY DETAILS HOW TECHNOLOGICAL TREACHERY AND BIBLICAL DAMNATION INTERSECT ON ...
The death metal vet reveals how his trip down a social media rabbit hole offered a sobering glimpse of a society growing more reliant on tech and more disconnected from...
CRYPTOPSY’S MATT MCGACHY DETAILS HOW TECHNOLOGICAL TREACHERY AND BIBLICAL DAMNATION INTERSECT ON ...
The death metal vet reveals how his trip down a social media rabbit hole offered a sobering glimpse of a society growing more reliant on tech and more disconnected from...

TRIVIUM, KNOCKED LOOSE, THE CALLOUS DAOBOYS, ESCUELA GRIND AND MORE JOIN LEVAR BURTON TO RALLY AG...
The open letter has been signed by hundreds of artists and calls for a halt to book banning and artistic censorship.
TRIVIUM, KNOCKED LOOSE, THE CALLOUS DAOBOYS, ESCUELA GRIND AND MORE JOIN LEVAR BURTON TO RALLY AG...
The open letter has been signed by hundreds of artists and calls for a halt to book banning and artistic censorship.

YEAR OF THE KNIFE DEBUT TWO HEFTY NEW TRACKS WITH GUEST SPOTS FROM FULL OF HELL AND SANGUISUGABOGG
The songs were recorded with Converge’s Kurt Ballou prior to the band’s touring van accident this summer.
YEAR OF THE KNIFE DEBUT TWO HEFTY NEW TRACKS WITH GUEST SPOTS FROM FULL OF HELL AND SANGUISUGABOGG
The songs were recorded with Converge’s Kurt Ballou prior to the band’s touring van accident this summer.

3TEETH DROP AGGRESSIVE NEW COVER OF TEARS FOR FEARS “EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD”
The track is featured on EndEx, the album which includes guest appearances from H09909 and DOOM composer Mick Gordon.
3TEETH DROP AGGRESSIVE NEW COVER OF TEARS FOR FEARS “EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD”
The track is featured on EndEx, the album which includes guest appearances from H09909 and DOOM composer Mick Gordon.

MESHUGGAH ANNOUNCE MASSIVE 2024 EU TOUR
The run will include support from The Halo Effect and Mantar.
MESHUGGAH ANNOUNCE MASSIVE 2024 EU TOUR
The run will include support from The Halo Effect and Mantar.

SUGAR: THE NU-METAL PARTY ANNOUNCES FALL/WINTER DATES
The 90’s/00’s touring party featuring DJs dropping nu-metal anthems is coming to a city near you.
SUGAR: THE NU-METAL PARTY ANNOUNCES FALL/WINTER DATES
The 90’s/00’s touring party featuring DJs dropping nu-metal anthems is coming to a city near you.

THY ART IS MURDER HAVE PARTED WAYS WITH CJ MCMAHON AND HAVE RELEASED NEW ALBUM WITH RE-RECORDED V...
McMahon had recently made comments online that were perceived as transphobic.
THY ART IS MURDER HAVE PARTED WAYS WITH CJ MCMAHON AND HAVE RELEASED NEW ALBUM WITH RE-RECORDED V...
McMahon had recently made comments online that were perceived as transphobic.

This weeks’ shortlist of essential releases spans goth, industrial, time-tested death metal and b...
This weeks’ shortlist of essential releases spans goth, industrial, time-tested death metal and beyond.
This weeks’ shortlist of essential releases spans goth, industrial, time-tested death metal and b...
This weeks’ shortlist of essential releases spans goth, industrial, time-tested death metal and beyond.

AUGUST BURNS RED TAPS BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, KUBLAI KHAN, BRAND OF SACRIFICE, TEXAS IN JULY A...
The two-day holiday event follows the band’s upcoming ‘Rescue & Restore’ 10th anniversary tour.
AUGUST BURNS RED TAPS BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, KUBLAI KHAN, BRAND OF SACRIFICE, TEXAS IN JULY A...
The two-day holiday event follows the band’s upcoming ‘Rescue & Restore’ 10th anniversary tour.

ONI SHARE FINAL PREVIEW OF ‘THE SILVER LINE’ WITH THE ANTHEMIC SINGLE, “SILHOUETTE”
Josh Gilbert once again teams with the Canadian metalcore project for a powerful track.
ONI SHARE FINAL PREVIEW OF ‘THE SILVER LINE’ WITH THE ANTHEMIC SINGLE, “SILHOUETTE”
Josh Gilbert once again teams with the Canadian metalcore project for a powerful track.

MANDATORY JAMS: NEW HEAT FOR THE WEEK OF 9/22
Get your fill of new tunes from Max and Igor Amadeus Cavalera, Chelsea Wolfe, The Callous Daoboys, Silent Planet and more.
MANDATORY JAMS: NEW HEAT FOR THE WEEK OF 9/22
Get your fill of new tunes from Max and Igor Amadeus Cavalera, Chelsea Wolfe, The Callous Daoboys, Silent Planet and more.

P.O.D. LINK WITH RANDY BLYTHE FROM LAMB OF GOD FOR THE BANGER, “DROP”
The track arrives as the first delicvery of new music since the band’s hugely successful 2018 LP, ‘Circles’.
P.O.D. LINK WITH RANDY BLYTHE FROM LAMB OF GOD FOR THE BANGER, “DROP”
The track arrives as the first delicvery of new music since the band’s hugely successful 2018 LP, ‘Circles’.

CREEPER INDULGE CLASSIC DARKWAVE ON THEIR LATEST, “BLACK HEAVEN”
The single previews ‘Sanguivore’ which appropriately lands October 13th.
CREEPER INDULGE CLASSIC DARKWAVE ON THEIR LATEST, “BLACK HEAVEN”
The single previews ‘Sanguivore’ which appropriately lands October 13th.

STATIC-X AND SEVENDUST ANNOUNCE SECOND LEG OF THE MACHINE KILLER TOUR
The first leg of the tour two decades in the making is set to kick of next month.
STATIC-X AND SEVENDUST ANNOUNCE SECOND LEG OF THE MACHINE KILLER TOUR
The first leg of the tour two decades in the making is set to kick of next month.

IN THIS MOMENT SHARE MASSIVE COVER OF THE BJORK CLASSIC, “ARMY OF ME”
The track will be featured on the band’s forthcoming full length, ‘Godmode’ due out late next month.
IN THIS MOMENT SHARE MASSIVE COVER OF THE BJORK CLASSIC, “ARMY OF ME”
The track will be featured on the band’s forthcoming full length, ‘Godmode’ due out late next month.

UNIFORM UNVEIL FALL TOURING ROUTE WITH SUPPORT FROM PELICAN, BODY VOID, GLASSING AND MORE
The tour closes out with appearances supporting Botch and Baroness.
UNIFORM UNVEIL FALL TOURING ROUTE WITH SUPPORT FROM PELICAN, BODY VOID, GLASSING AND MORE
The tour closes out with appearances supporting Botch and Baroness.

PUSCIFER ANNOUNCE ‘GLOBAL PROBING’ STREAMING CONCERT FILM TO CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN
The presentation combines live performance and theatric narrative to bring the band’s ‘Existential Reckoning’ tour to a streaming platform.
PUSCIFER ANNOUNCE ‘GLOBAL PROBING’ STREAMING CONCERT FILM TO CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN
The presentation combines live performance and theatric narrative to bring the band’s ‘Existential Reckoning’ tour to a streaming platform.

WARGASM DROP ELECTRIFYING NEW VISUAL FOR FRED DURST COLLABORATION, “BANG YA HEAD”
The duo is currently serving as direct support on the Corey Taylor ‘CMF2’ tour.
WARGASM DROP ELECTRIFYING NEW VISUAL FOR FRED DURST COLLABORATION, “BANG YA HEAD”
The duo is currently serving as direct support on the Corey Taylor ‘CMF2’ tour.

TAYLOR YOUNG OF THE PIT SERVED 60-DAY NOTICE OF EVICTION; FORCED TO RELOCATE INFLUENTIAL PUNK, HA...
The SoCal Valley-based hub has churned out important records from the likes of Drain, Militarie Gun, Mindforce, Sunami, Rotting Out, Twitching Tongues, God’s Hate, Suicide Silence and many more.
TAYLOR YOUNG OF THE PIT SERVED 60-DAY NOTICE OF EVICTION; FORCED TO RELOCATE INFLUENTIAL PUNK, HA...
The SoCal Valley-based hub has churned out important records from the likes of Drain, Militarie Gun, Mindforce, Sunami, Rotting Out, Twitching Tongues, God’s Hate, Suicide Silence and many more.

CONVERGE TAP DEAF CLUB, ENTRY, CULT LEADER AND KING YOSEF AS SUPPORT FOR NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
The mathcore legends are also set to support Botch for a pair of East Coast dates later this fall.
CONVERGE TAP DEAF CLUB, ENTRY, CULT LEADER AND KING YOSEF AS SUPPORT FOR NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
The mathcore legends are also set to support Botch for a pair of East Coast dates later this fall.

MANDATORY JAMS: NEW HEAT FOR THE WEEK OF 9/15
A hefty offering of synthwave, a dose of deathcore and some epic, otherworldly death metal for good measure anchor this week’s shortlist.
MANDATORY JAMS: NEW HEAT FOR THE WEEK OF 9/15
A hefty offering of synthwave, a dose of deathcore and some epic, otherworldly death metal for good measure anchor this week’s shortlist.

NEW FLESH 9/15: RELEASES FROM BARONESS, BRUJERIA, TOMB MOLD AND MORE!
Columnist Cori Westbrook presents a shortlist of important album releases ranging from brutal death metal to anthemic hard rock. This week we have the return of some metal masters, some...
NEW FLESH 9/15: RELEASES FROM BARONESS, BRUJERIA, TOMB MOLD AND MORE!
Columnist Cori Westbrook presents a shortlist of important album releases ranging from brutal death metal to anthemic hard rock. This week we have the return of some metal masters, some...

COREY TAYLOR CELEBRATES SECOND SOLO ALBUM WITH RAUCOUS NEW VIDEO FOR “WE ARE THE REST”
The heavy music champion is currently on his North American tour showcasing selections from his sophomore solo record.
COREY TAYLOR CELEBRATES SECOND SOLO ALBUM WITH RAUCOUS NEW VIDEO FOR “WE ARE THE REST”
The heavy music champion is currently on his North American tour showcasing selections from his sophomore solo record.

BRUTUS UNVEIL “LOVE WON’T HIDE THE UGLINESS” ALONG WITH PLANS FOR NORTH AMERICAN 2024 TOUR
The stunning single came from the the band’s ‘Unison Life’ sessions from last year.
BRUTUS UNVEIL “LOVE WON’T HIDE THE UGLINESS” ALONG WITH PLANS FOR NORTH AMERICAN 2024 TOUR
The stunning single came from the the band’s ‘Unison Life’ sessions from last year.

WHITECHAPEL COMPLETES ‘KIN’ ALBUM CYCLE WITH FINAL VIDEO RELEASE “WITHOUT YOU / WITHOUT US"
The video debuts as the band prepf ro a lengthy touring slate to close the year with Thy Art Is Murder in Europe and a North American run with Meshuggah.
WHITECHAPEL COMPLETES ‘KIN’ ALBUM CYCLE WITH FINAL VIDEO RELEASE “WITHOUT YOU / WITHOUT US"
The video debuts as the band prepf ro a lengthy touring slate to close the year with Thy Art Is Murder in Europe and a North American run with Meshuggah.

KILL DEVIL HILL ADDRESS AMERICA’S OPIOID CRISIS WITH THE POWERFUL SINGLE, “PHARMACEUTICAL SUNSHINE”
The veteran heavy rock unit previews their pending ‘Seas of Oblivion’ full length with a moving testimonial about the toll of addiction. Set to release their full length album Seas of...
KILL DEVIL HILL ADDRESS AMERICA’S OPIOID CRISIS WITH THE POWERFUL SINGLE, “PHARMACEUTICAL SUNSHINE”
The veteran heavy rock unit previews their pending ‘Seas of Oblivion’ full length with a moving testimonial about the toll of addiction. Set to release their full length album Seas of...

ONLINE DISCOURSE, DICKRIDING AND LIFE POST ‘DIASPORA PROBLEMS’: SOUL GLO GETS EXPLICIT ON “IF I S...
Frontman Pierce Jordan weighs in on so-called gatekeepers, the changing landscape of hardcore and finding a creative ally for their latest video in queer porn director, Ava LaPrima.
ONLINE DISCOURSE, DICKRIDING AND LIFE POST ‘DIASPORA PROBLEMS’: SOUL GLO GETS EXPLICIT ON “IF I S...
Frontman Pierce Jordan weighs in on so-called gatekeepers, the changing landscape of hardcore and finding a creative ally for their latest video in queer porn director, Ava LaPrima.

WHILE SHE SLEEPS DROPS ENERGIZED TITLE TRACK FOR SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM, ‘SELF HELL’
The announcement arrives as the band prep for a nearly sold out show at London’s Alexandra Palace later this month.
WHILE SHE SLEEPS DROPS ENERGIZED TITLE TRACK FOR SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM, ‘SELF HELL’
The announcement arrives as the band prep for a nearly sold out show at London’s Alexandra Palace later this month.

METALCORE STANDOUTS MUGSHOT TAKE ON THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD WITH ‘COLD WILL’
The band’s Pure Noise Records’EP debut features the two-minute clobbering in “Life’s Debt”.
METALCORE STANDOUTS MUGSHOT TAKE ON THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD WITH ‘COLD WILL’
The band’s Pure Noise Records’EP debut features the two-minute clobbering in “Life’s Debt”.

SAMURAI POWER METAL: JAPANESE COLLECTIVE RYUJIN UNVEILS “RAIJIN & FUJIN” FEATURING MATTHEW KIICHI...
The mighty first single introduces the band’s forthcoming Napalm Records self-titled full length due out early 2024.
SAMURAI POWER METAL: JAPANESE COLLECTIVE RYUJIN UNVEILS “RAIJIN & FUJIN” FEATURING MATTHEW KIICHI...
The mighty first single introduces the band’s forthcoming Napalm Records self-titled full length due out early 2024.

A PERFECT CIRCLE, PRIMUS AND PUSCIFER JOIN FORCES FOR SEVEN-DATE ‘SESSANTA’ TOUR
The stretch of dates revives the 2014 extravaganza, Cinquanta, which saw all three bands share the same stage to commemorate Maynard James Keenan’s 50th birthday.
A PERFECT CIRCLE, PRIMUS AND PUSCIFER JOIN FORCES FOR SEVEN-DATE ‘SESSANTA’ TOUR
The stretch of dates revives the 2014 extravaganza, Cinquanta, which saw all three bands share the same stage to commemorate Maynard James Keenan’s 50th birthday.

SUFFOCATION ANNOUNCE NINTH FULL LENGTH ALBUM, ‘HYMNS FROM THE APOCRYPHA’
Stream the punishing first single, “Seraphim Enslavement”.
SUFFOCATION ANNOUNCE NINTH FULL LENGTH ALBUM, ‘HYMNS FROM THE APOCRYPHA’
Stream the punishing first single, “Seraphim Enslavement”.

ASINHELL FEATURING MICHAEL POULSEN OF VOLBEAT RELEASE CLOBBERING NEW SINGLE, “DESERT OF DOOM”
The frontman for the Danish powerhouse says his hefty alter ego is inspired by his love for Bolt Thrower, Death, Entombed, and Motörhead.
ASINHELL FEATURING MICHAEL POULSEN OF VOLBEAT RELEASE CLOBBERING NEW SINGLE, “DESERT OF DOOM”
The frontman for the Danish powerhouse says his hefty alter ego is inspired by his love for Bolt Thrower, Death, Entombed, and Motörhead.

CLUTCH EXPANDS LIVE RELEASE SERIES WITH FOURTH INSTALLMENT OF ‘PA TAPES
‘Live In Nashville, 9/24/22’ features a 20-song marathon set helmed by the band’/s led, Neil Fallon.
CLUTCH EXPANDS LIVE RELEASE SERIES WITH FOURTH INSTALLMENT OF ‘PA TAPES
‘Live In Nashville, 9/24/22’ features a 20-song marathon set helmed by the band’/s led, Neil Fallon.

HIGH ON FIRE CELEBRATE 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH FALL TOUR WITH PALLBEARER AS SUPPORT
The run will include an appearance at Austin’s Levitation Fest and precedes the band’s pending ninth studio album.
HIGH ON FIRE CELEBRATE 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH FALL TOUR WITH PALLBEARER AS SUPPORT
The run will include an appearance at Austin’s Levitation Fest and precedes the band’s pending ninth studio album.

FUMING MOUTH TO RELEASE ‘LAST DAY OF SUN’ THIS FALL
The highly-anticipated sophomore album follows frontman Mark Whelan’s leukemia diagnosis in 2021.
FUMING MOUTH TO RELEASE ‘LAST DAY OF SUN’ THIS FALL
The highly-anticipated sophomore album follows frontman Mark Whelan’s leukemia diagnosis in 2021.

VENDED UNLOAD FURIOUS NEW SINGLE, “AM I THE ONLY ONE”
The track precedes the band’s upcoming fall trek with Bullet For My Valentine and Of Mice & Men.
VENDED UNLOAD FURIOUS NEW SINGLE, “AM I THE ONLY ONE”
The track precedes the band’s upcoming fall trek with Bullet For My Valentine and Of Mice & Men.
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