Brutal Assault Adds More Hardcore To Lineup

Get ready for an intense ride that only hardcore can deliver – brace yourself for the untamed energy of Agnostic Front, the emotional power of Counterparts, the crushing darkness and atmospheric depth of Heriot, and uncompromising old-school hardcore from Rykers.

Brutal Assault will take place in the Czech Republic at the Josefov Fortress during August 6-9, 2025.
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Novelists Premiere New Tracks "Coda" & "K.O."

French metalcore band Novelists have unveiled two brand-new singles, “Coda” and “K.O.”. To mark the release, a music video for “Coda” has been launched, giving fans a visual accompaniment to the new music.

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Sanguisugabogg T-Shirt Sparks New Controversy

Death metal has always thrived on controversy, with its provocative lyrics and grotesque imagery designed to shock and challenge societal norms. While public outrage around the genre may have waned as both it and the internet evolved, Columbus, Ohio's Sanguisugabogg have reignited that rebellious spirit with a bold and topical new merchandise item.

The band has announced a limited-edition shirt that references the recent high-profile assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the man accused of his murder, Luigi Mangione. Unsurprisingly, the design is already stirring up controversy—not only for its subject matter but also for its potential clash with Nintendo.

The shirt depicts a hooded Luigi, styled after the popular Super Mario Bros. character, shooting a freshly assassinated Bowser, the iconic antagonist of the franchise. Above the graphic, the phrase “Free Luigi” boldly stands out. The item is now available for pre-order through deadassshirts.com, ensuring that both fans of the band and those who enjoy pushing buttons will have a chance to secure this eyebrow-raising piece of merch.

Whether it will provoke legal action from Nintendo remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Sanguisugabogg are once again challenging boundaries, staying true to the genre's roots of provocation and dark humor.

The unveiling of Sanguisugabogg’s controversial “Free Luigi” shirt comes on the heels of a tongue-in-cheek social media post they shared on December 11th. The post featured a photoshopped image and a fabricated story to further stir the pot.

Recently, several death metal bands, including Sanguisugabogg and Monument Of Misanthropy, along with various death metal layout artists and labels, have faced suspensions of their official Instagram accounts. This crackdown has prompted an exodus to X (formerly Twitter), as many affected artists and organizations seek alternative platforms to engage with their audiences.

Free Luigi who on December 4th around 6 AM helped us load our trailer and drive with us to play a secret set in California which is about 2.8k mi from Manhattan and at the show he bought merch from every band except for the hoodies because he said he hates them and 3D printed 9mm pic.twitter.com/FU4O20yxp6

— Sanguisugabogg (@sanguisugabogg) December 11, 2024

Pre order this one of a kind shirt here < https://t.co/cwXVKFeCGq pic.twitter.com/sLwTqXM3JT

— Sanguisugabogg (@sanguisugabogg) December 11, 2024

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