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Abandoned Vitriol Frontman Launches GoFundMe
Vitriol vocalist/guitarist Kyle Rasmussen has released a video statement offering his perspective on a dramatic turn of events during the band’s ongoing North American tour. In a post shared to social media this morning, November 24th, it was revealed that guitarist Keith Merrow, bassist Brett Leier, and drummer Andy Vincenzetti all departed the band simultaneously—reportedly leaving Rasmussen stranded at a gas station in Vermont.
All three members had joined Vitriol over the course of 2025. The incident occurred in the midst of the band’s first-ever North American headlining tour, with Weeping serving as the opening act. Merrow addressed the situation on social media, stating: More...
Alissa White-Gluz Premieres New Solo Track & Video
Following her statement of her departure from Arch Enemy (as reported yesterday), Alissa White-Gluz released a video for “The Room Where She Died,” taken from her long-in-the-works solo album and streaming via YouTube for you now below. The track was co-written with Oliver Palotai (Kamelot/Doro Pesch). Studio drums for the track were performed by Alex Landenburg (Kamelot, etc.).
Alissa shared the following about its creation: More...
Arch Enemy Parts Ways With Alissa White-Gluz
In a short statement, Swedish metal veterans Arch Enemy has announced that they have parted company with vocalist Alissa White-Gluz. The post reads as follows:
"Arch Enemy have parted ways with singer Alissa White-Gluz. We're thankful for the time and music we've shared and wish her all the best. Wherever there is an ending, there is also a beginning. See you in 2026."
The singer had a message of her own which reads thus:
"After 12 years in Arch Enemy, we have parted ways. I am forever thankful to the thousands of amazing fans I have met along the way. Thank you Beastlings!
"I can't wait to share what I have been working on with you all (with some big surprises in store.) Stay tuned for big news in 2026 and see you very soon."
White-Gluz joined the band in March of 2014, replacing vocalist Angela Gossow who decided to step down and take on a behind the scenes role. Together, the band released the albums "War Eternal," "Will To Power," "Deceivers" and "Blood Dynasty," as well as two live albums.
Metal Church Reveals New Lineup And Album Plans
US metal legends Metal Church returns with a revitalized lineup and a hard-hitting new single that reaffirms the sound behind their four-decade legacy. The new formation features founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by bass icon David Ellefson, powerhouse drummer Ken Mary, and dynamic new vocalist Brian Allen.
Fresh off their recent tour and return from Australia, the band found themselves at a creative crossroads — until an unexpected spark reignited Kurdt’s drive to move Metal Church into a bold new chapter. Reconnecting with the musicians who now form the updated lineup led to immediate chemistry in the studio and the creation of the blistering new track "F.A.F.O." You can check out the song below.
Produced by Kurdt Vanderhoof and mixed/mastered by Zeuss at Planet Z, the single’s intensity inspired the band to continue writing, ultimately giving rise to a brand-new Metal Church album, scheduled for release in 2026 via Reaper Entertainment in Europe. Further details will be announced soon.
Kurdt Vanderhoof explains:
"After 45 years, the fact that we have new music coming in 2025 feels like a miracle. There was a time when I honestly didn’t think Metal Church would continue, but we’re back—and this lineup is firing on all cylinders. I can’t tell you how excited I am to have a new single on the way; that alone makes this moment incredibly special. ‘F.A.F.O.’ is an aggressive thrasher, and I think the fans are really going to dig it. We certainly do—otherwise it wouldn’t be Metal Church." More...
Worm Sign With Century Media - Debut "Necropalace"
Worm have officially signed with Century Media Records and will usher in a fresh wave of what they describe as “necromantic black doom” this winter. Their newly announced album, “Necropalace,” is scheduled to arrive on February 13th. Coinciding with the announcement is a cinematic music video/short film for the title track, directed by Norman Cabrera (known for his work on Danzig and The Walking Dead). You can view it below.
Frontman Phantom Slaughter shared the following about the forthcoming release: More...
Rare Chuck Schuldiner (Death) Madonna Cover Shared
A rare instrumental cover of Madonna’s hit “Frozen,” recorded by the late Chuck Schuldiner (Death, Control Denied), has surfaced online courtesy of his nephew, Chris Steele.
According to Steele, Schuldiner demoed the track during the early stages of his battle with cancer, a struggle he would sadly lose in 2001.
Steele shared a video earlier today of himself giving the song the “car stereo test,” and commented on the recording, stating: More...
I Promised The World Sign With Rise Records
Texan post-hardcore outfit I Promised The World have officially joined the Rise Records roster. Their self-titled EP — produced and engineered by Jon Markson (Drug Church, GEL) and Adam Cichocki (Love Is Noise, Thank You Scientist) — is slated to drop on January 16th. Ahead of its release, the band have unveiled a video for the single “Bliss In 7 Languages,” both of which now available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
Speaking on their new partnership with Rise Records, the group shared: More...
Commoner Sign With Pure Noise Records
Tucson, AZ-based shoegaze/post-hardcore band Commoner have officially signed with Pure Noise Records. Announcing the partnership today, the group also premiered a music video for their latest single, “Breach,” directed by Tyler Chandler, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
Speaking on the track, the band shared: More...
Iron Maiden Announces North America Tour
Iron Maiden have announced dates in the USA and Canada for the Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026. The tour includes huge shows in Montréal and the Alamodome in San Antonio, two of the biggest rock shows Maiden have played in North America. They will also headline Louder Than Life, which is America’s biggest Rock Festival!
These upcoming tour dates will mark 45 years since Iron Maiden first visited Canada and the USA on the 1981 Killer World Tour, and feature some of the biggest shows the band has ever played there. The return to BMO Stadium concert in Los Angeles on September 25th will be the 25th time the band has played in the City of Angels. A history-making tour for sure!
Very special guests Megadeth will appear at all headline shows, with the addition of Anthrax for the dates in Montréal, Harrison, LA and San Antonio.
Run For Your Lives North American Tour Dates
August 2026
29 Toronto, ON - Scotiabank Arena *
September 2026
03 Montréal, QC - Parc Jean-Drapeau *^
05 Harrison, NJ - Sports Illustrated Stadium *^
09 Boston, MA - TD Garden *
11 Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live *
12 Charlotte, NC - PNC Music Pavilion *
15 Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Stadium *
17 Louisville, KY - Louder Than Life Festival
19 Shakopee, MN - Mystic Lake Amphitheater *
22 Chicago, IL - Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre *
25 Los Angeles, CA - BMO Stadium *^
29 San Antonio, TX - Alamodome *^
* Megadeth ^ Anthrax
Fan Club presale will kick off on Tuesday October 28.
Headline shows go on general sale on Friday October 31. More...
Cannabis Corpse Calls It A Day
Nineteen years after their formation, Cannabis Corpse, the death metal band led by Municipal Waste bassist Philip "Landphil" Hall, has announced their decision to break up. A message from the band reads as follows:
"Cannabis Corpse has officially Disbanded. Thanks to those of you who came out and supported. 2006-2025."
Cannabis Corpse formed in 2006 and at the end of the same year, released their debut album, "Blunted At Birth." Phil Hall formed the band with his brother Josh, who performed drums throughout the group's tenure, which included six studio albums, the most recent of which, "Nug So Vile," was released in November 2019 through Season Of Mist.
Limp Bizkit Bassist Sam Rivers Dies Aged 48
Rap/nu metal stars Limp Bizkit has announced that Sam Rivers, the bassist who co-founded the band with vocalist Fred Durst, has passed away at the age of 48. A message from the band reads as follows:
"Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat.
"Sam Rivers wasn’t just our bass player — he was pure magic. The pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound.
"From the first note we ever played together, Sam brought a light and a rhythm that could never be replaced. His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, his heart enormous.
"We shared so many moments — wild ones, quiet ones, beautiful ones — and every one of them meant more because Sam was there.
"He was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of human. A true legend of legends. And his spirit will live forever in every groove, every stage, every memory.
"We love you, Sam. We’ll carry you with us, always.
"Rest easy, brother. Your music never ends.
— Fred, Wes, John & DJ Lethal"
Sam Rivers met Fred Durst in the early nineties while working at a mall and the two decided to jam together. They eventually added drummer John Otto, erroneously thought to be a cousin of Rivers, to the fold before guitarist Wes Borland joined. Rivers performed on every Limp Bizkit release, including guitar on the "Results May Vary" album on select tracks. He suffered from health problems over the years, at one point undergoing a liver transplant.
Save Us Sign With Solid State Records
Alternative metal trio Save Us have officially joined the Solid State Records roster and dropped a music video for their latest single, “Bruised.” Directed by Garrett Drake, the clip arrived tonight, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. Formed in 2023 and based in the UK, the band features members spread across two continents.
Solid State describes Save Us as recommended for fans of Sleep Token, The Plot In You, Dayseeker, and Bad Omens — comparisons that fit their atmospheric yet heavy sound. Looking ahead, the trio are currently working on a new album set for 2026, with The Plot In You frontman Landon Tewers handling production.
Regarding the emotional core of “Bruised,” the band offered the following insight: More...
Ace Frehley Passes After A Bleed On The Brain
Ace Frehley, also known to fans as "Space Ace," the founding lead guitarist of Kiss, has passed away at the age of seventy four. Frehley suffered a fall in his studio last month which forced him to cancel upcoming shows, and suffered a bleed on the brain as a result. Earlier today, numerous sources claimed he was in intensive care and that family members were weighing up whether to remove his life support. It has now been confirmed that they did so, and the rock star passed away a few hours afterwards. A statement from his family reads as follows:
"We are completely devastated and heartbroken. In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been able to surround him with loving, caring, peaceful words, thoughts, prayers and intentions as he left this earth. We cherish all of his finest memories, his laughter, and celebrate his strengths and kindness that he bestowed upon others. The magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions, and beyond comprehension. Reflecting on all of his incredible life achievements, Ace’s memory will continue to live on forever!"
Frehley was the final founding member to join the band which would soon become Kiss. He would go on to perform on all their albums from their eponymous 1974 debut until 1981's "Music From The Elder," though he was credited on the following release, "Creatures Of The Night." He would later rejoin the band in 1996 and perform on the album, "Psycho Circus," before parting ways with the band once more in 2002, returning to his solo career and releasing his third album, "Anomaly" in 2009.
156/Silence Sign With Pure Noise Records
156/Silence have officially signed with Pure Noise Records and celebrated the occasion with the release of their new single, “Our Parting Ways.” The Pittsburgh, PA-based metalcore outfit have already been showcasing the track live in recent weeks before its studio version dropped today. Errick Easterday (Sanguisugabogg, Orthodox) helmed the newly released music video accompanying the track, both of which now available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
Addressing the release, the band shared: More...
Lynch Mob Announces Final Album
Legendary hard rock titans Lynch Mob are set to release their highly anticipated ninth and final full length studio album "Dancing With The Devil" on November 28, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl, marking the final chapter in their storied career.
To mark the announcement, the band share the title track, along with an official visualizer, available below.
George Lynch commented: "All the other records of done in my life led me to this one. 'Dancing With The Devil' is pretty much my magnum opus and swan song."
The album follows the success of their previous effort "Babylon" and showcases elements of classic Lynch Mob with a modern edge, fusing hard rock, blues, and soulful grooves with an unmistakable passion and energy.
"We’ve always been about pushing boundaries and staying true to the fans," said George Lynch, the band’s legendary guitarist and founding member. "This new album is a reflection of where we are now, both as individuals and as a band. We’ve taken everything we’ve learned over the years and poured it into these songs." More...
My Dying Bride Parts Ways With Aaron Stainthorpe
Thirty five years on from their formation, British doom metal legends My Dying Bride has parted ways with vocalist Aaron Stainthorpe. A statement from the band reads as follows:
"My Dying Bride has decided to part ways with vocalist Aaron Stainthorpe.
"Please understand that this decision does not come lightly, hence our initial and painful silence while we gathered our thoughts and carefully considered our response to the disengaged, eerily abandoned state we suddenly found ourselves in.
"Our collective decision to move forward without him is not something we thought we would ever be forced to say, but to ensure a continued legacy for what we hold dear to our hearts, we simply have to move past this. Whilst change can be difficult, we are doing our best to bring this new chapter forward with powerful positivity.
"My Dying Bride are not on hiatus. We were never on hiatus. However, we do genuinely wish Aaron all the luck in the world in his new solo endeavours."
Along with lead guitarist Andrew Craighan, Aaron Stainthorpe was one of the two remaining original members of the band until today. Two weeks before the release of their latest album, "A Mortal Binding," My Dying Bride cancelled all scheduled tour dates, citing internal tensions. Stainthorpe has said that he feared pushing forward in their state would cause relationships to become worse and felt that a break would be good for everyone. While the singer focused his energy on the band High Parasite, releasing their debut album, "Forever We Burn" in September of last year, My Dying Bride recruited Swallow The Sun vocalist Mikko Kotamäki to fill in and have just completed an Asian tour. There is currently no word on whether Kotamäki will become a full time member of the group, while High Parasite will be supporting fellow Yorkshiremen Paradise Lost on their upcoming UK tour dates.
Original Tigertailz Drummer Passes Away Aged 64
Stephen Finchum, better known to fans as Ace Finchum, has passed away at the age of sixty four. A message from Tigertailz guitarist reads as follows:
"I’m devastated to hear that our original Tigertailz drummer, Ace Finchum, has passed away. From the chaos of ‘Young & Crazy’ to the fire of ‘Bezerk’, we lived those moments like our lives depended on it — and maybe they did.
"Those two albums shaped the glam metal zeitgeist; they shaped who we were and everything we stood for.
Ace was the heartbeat behind it all: wild, funny, unpredictable, and always full of spirit. Those days, that laughter, that noise — they’ll stay with me forever.
"Peace at last mate. But our music, our memories, and the love from the Tailz fans will keep your flame burning forever."
Finchum began his career with Crash KO before joining Tigertailz in 1984. He would spend seven years with the band, releasing the albums "Young & Crazy," "Bezerk" and "Banzai!" before leaving in 1991. He would join the ranks of other British heavy metal cult favourites such as Angel Witch and Tokyo Blade, before returning to Tigertailz in 2011 until 2013, during which time he also spent a spell behind the kit for Marseille. More...
Watain To Release Final Album In Three Years Time
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In a somewhat cryptic post to its social media accounts, Watain announced that it will release its 8th and final album in three years. The famed black metal band will be celebrating their 30th anniversary during that time. It is unknown if the band will announce a subsequent tour during that time. You can read the post below. More...
BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. Sign w/ Nuclear Blast
BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. have officially inked a deal with Nuclear Blast. The Californian hardcore outfit—whose “I.E.” denotes their Inland Empire roots—are marking the occasion with the debut of a music video for their new track “BACK-WHEEL STOMP.”
The band shared the following on their new partnership and latest release:
The band shared the following on their new partnership and latest release: More...
Descape Sign w/ Seek & Strike - Debut Song
Descape have partnered with Seek & Strike for the release of their upcoming new EP, “As We All Wither”. That effort is slated to arrive November 07th from the Canadian post-hardcore band. A video for the lead single “Quiet” has just premiered online, both of which now available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
Regarding their signing and the music still to come, the band shared: More...