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Drummer Waltteri Väyrynen Exits Paradise Lost
UK gothic metal veterans Paradise Lost announce they have parted ways with drummer Waltteri Väyrynen, who has been a member of the band since 2015. The band have found a temporary replacement in Guido Montanarini behind the kit, who also performs with Paradise Lost guitarist/keyboardist Gregor Mackintosh in his side project Strigoi.
States Väyrynen: More...
Signs Of The Swarm Sign With Century Media
Pittsburgh-based deathcore outfit Signs Of The Swarm have signed a record deal with Century Media Records. Arriving with word of their new label home is a music video for the group’s latest single named “Unbridled“.
Tell the band: More...
Dying Fetus Premiere First New Single In 5 Years
Dying Fetus premiere a new single titled “Compulsion for Cruelty”, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
You can catch the band live on the below booked dates: More...
Pierce The Veil Premiere First New Music In 6 Yrs.
Post-hardcore/post-metal act Pierce The Veil are back with a single and lyric video named “Pass The Nirvana“. It’s the first new music to see the light of day from the band in six years. In 2017 drummer Mike Fuentes parted ways with the band amid troubling allegations.
Explains frontman/guitarist Vic Fuentes: More...
Frontman Riley McShane Exits Allegaeon
Frontman Riley McShane has announced his exit from Allegaeon. The vocalist joined the Fort Collins, CO-based technical death metal outfit back in 2015, replacing Ezra Haynes. The band’s last album with McShane (“Damnum“) was released this past February. A new singer has yet to be revealed.
McShane shared the below statement via his Instagram on August 24th: More...
Ex-Cradle Of Filth Guitarist Stuart Anstis Dead
Former Cradle Of Filth guitarist Stuart Anstis has passed away at teh age of 48. Anstis played lead guitar on some of Cradle Of Filth‘s most influencing albums, including 1996’s “Dusk… And Her Embrace” and 1998’s “Cruelty And The Beast“.
The band’s ex-guitarist Richard Shaw commented publicly on the matter speaking via his social media: More...
Grim Reaper’s Steve Grimmett (62) Has Died
Steve Grimmett, frontman of NWOBHM veterans Grim Reaper, has passed away at the age of 62. His brother Mark confirmed his death via social media, offering:
“I don’t really know where to start so I guess I will just come right out with it. It is with great sadness and a very heavy heart that I have to tell you all as many of you know him my very talented brother Steve Grimmett very sadly passed away today, my heart goes out to Millie his wife my Mum and Dad, Russell, Sami and Ethan. I will miss you more than words will ever say, love you bro xx”.
Adds Steve Grimmett's widow Millie: More...
Razor To Release First Album In 25 Years
Canadian thrash metal legends, Razor, return with "Cycle Of Contempt," their first new full-length album in 25 years! "Cycle Of Contempt" is a direct, cutthroat record that pulls no punches and takes no prisoners. Watch Razor’s lyric video for the new song, "Flames Of Hatred," below.
"We are so psyched to finally offer this recording to our awesome and patient fanbase! It was our pleasure to make this for you and we sincerely hope you feel it was worth the wait. Play it loud my friends!" - Dave Carlo, Razor guitarist
Anyone that cut their metal teeth with The Big Four, and then dug a little deeper into the indie scene, should receive a major endorphin rush when they discover that speed and thrash masters Razor are about to release their first studio offering in 25 years, entitled "Cycle Of Contempt."
From the catchy, concise riffs and insistent beats of album opener "Flames Of Hatred" to the double-barreled assault, muted power chord chugging and combative gang vocal of album closer "King Shit," "Cycle Of Contempt" is a trenchant reminder of a time when clubs around the world were packed with long-haired bands that played as fast as they could to mosh pits that spun and tumbled like clothes in a short-circuiting dryer. More...
Guitarist Andy Thomas Exits Black Crown Initiate
Black Crown Initiate guitarist Andy Thomas has announced he has quit the band. He shared the below statement on his exit:
“It’s been a long, wonderful, crazy journey, and I’d just like to say I am no longer a member of Black Crown Initiate. There is no bad blood whatsoever, and I’d like to thank all our fans, friends and affiliates from all over the world. I’ll see y’all around, for sure!”
The band does intend to continue. Stay tuned??”
Comments frontman James Dorton - who himself recently joined The Faceless, but has confirmed that he also stays a member of Black Crown Initiate: More...
Drummer Mike Ieradi Exits Protest The Hero
Canadian progressive metal band Protest The Hero announce the departure of their drummer Mike Ieradi. An official statement was issued via their Facebook and reads as follows: More...
City Of Caterpillar Announce First Album In 20 Yrs
Screamo outfit City Of Caterpillar will release their first new record in 20 years named “Mystic Sisters“. The new studio full-length was recorded at Montrose Recording in Richmond, VA and will be out on September 30th through Relapse Records. Mixing and mastering was helmed by Jack Shirley (Deafheaven, Bosse-de-Nage).
Comments guitarist/vocalist Brandon Evans: More...
Guitarist Fabien Desgardins Exits Benighted
Guitarist Fabien Desgardins has parted ways with French brutal death metal band, Benighted. He had originally joined the outfit back in 2016.
Desgardins announced his departure via social media yesterday (August 1st, 2022), stating: More...
War Of Ages Drummer Kaleb Luebchow Dead
Metalcore outfit War Of Ages announce the passing of their drummer Kaleb Luebchow. Word of his passing follows the group’s statement earlier this week that they would not be performing their planned shows this weekend. Luebchow‘s family revealed that Kaleb died this past Wednesday, July 27th in Nashville, TN issuing the below post via Facebook: More...
Ex-Suicidal Tendencies Bassist (58) Has Died
Ex-Suicidal Tendencies bassist Bob Heathcote has died at the age of 58. Heathcote played with the crossover thrash metal outfit from 1988-1989, appearing on their 1988 classic studio release “How Will I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can’t Even Smile Today“.
Reveals his son Chris via his social media: More...
At The Gates Fire Guitarist Jonas Stålhammar
With their “Slaughter Of The Soul” anniversary run scheduled to commence across North America next month, Swedish melodic death metal band At The Gates announce that they have fired their lead guitarist Jonas Stålhammar. Tell the outfit via their social media: More...
DevilDriver Announce New (Old) Bassist & Guitarist
DevilDriver announce that original bassist Jon Miller has rejoined the band after Diego “Ashes” Ibarra's exit from the outfit. Filling in for guitarist Neil Tiemann who parted ways with DevilDriver last fall is now Alex Lee of Holy Grail fame.
Release details for the second part of DevilDriver‘s “Dealing With Demons” double-album have yet to be disclosed.
Comments Miller of his return: More...
DevilDriver Bassist Ibarra Parts Ways With Band
Californian metal outfit DevilDriver's bassist Diego “Ashes” Ibarra has exited the band. Ibarra had been with the group since 2016 replacing Chris Towning.
So far no replacement for Ibarra has yet been revealed. Late 2021 DevilDriver guitarist Neal Tiemann parted ways with the band. Cody Haglung has since taken over his role.
Explains Diego Ibarra his exit via social media: More...
Ex-Manowar Guitarist Logan Sentenced To 5 1/2 Yrs.
Ex-Manowar guitarist Karl Logan, has been sentenced to 5 1/2 years in prison for possession of child pornography.
Judge Max Cogburn Jr. handed down the sentence this past Monday, July 11th, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office told The Charlotte Observer on Friday. The sentencing came 2 years after 57-year-old Charlotte man admitted to downloading the pornography. He remains free until the federal Bureau of Prisons assigns him a lockup, and Cogburn allowed him to self-report to prison, the court spokeswoman told the press. More...
Surviving Members Of Pantera To Reunite For Tour
According to Billboard, surviving members of Pantera Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown are to reunite for a tour next year to celebrate the band's music.
"We are thrilled to be working with such an iconic band and bringing their music back to the fans," said agent Peter Pappalardo.
There has been no official announcement on the band's social media as of writing, nor has there been any official word on who could be replacing the deceased Abbott Brothers, Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell, though there has been much speculation that Charlie Benante of Anthrax will be behind the drum kit, while longtime choice Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne) will take the place of his noted friend Darrell Abbott.
Twelve Foot Ninja Announce Indefinite Hiatus
Australian alternative metal band Twelve Foot Ninja announce that they are going on an indefinite hiatus. The decision follows last year’s announcement that the group and their frontman Nik “Kin Etik” Barker were parting ways. Unsurprisingly Twelve Foot Ninja have subsequently also cancelled their 2023 European touring plans.
The outfit posted the below statement concerning that matter: More...
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