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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...
Guilt Trip Sign With Roadrunner Records
Manchester crossover outfit Guilt Trip have officially signed with Roadrunner Records. The announcement arrives alongside the debut of a music video for their latest single, “Burn“. The video for the new track was directed by Daniel Priess (Comeback Kid, Malevolence), both of which now available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
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Tomas Lindberg Of At The Gates Passes Away
Tomas Lindberg, lead vocalist of At The Gates, has passed away at 52 years old. He was battling adenoid cystic carcinoma, a form on cancer in the mouth and pallet. The news was first reported by The news came from David Isberg of Bloodofjupiter.
We send our condolences to his family, friends and bandmates.
Cradle Of Filth Fire Longtime Guitarist
Cradle Of Filth fired guitarist Marek "Ashok" Šmerda, just after he took to his social media account stating that he was planning to leave the band at the end of the band's ongoing Latin American tour.
There seems to be a bit of drama unfolding around Ashok's announcement with the band firing back.
"Despite all attempts to illegally defame and derail the band, CRADLE OF FILTH WILL NOT cancel any of our South American shows, though fans will have to bear with us being a band with only one guitarist live, that is of course until Ashok's temporary replacement is flown out to join the tour in a few days time."
The band went on to post the following: More...
Brent Hinds Succumbs To Motorcycle Accident
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Brent Hinds performing with Mastodon at Mystic Festival in Gdansk, Poland in 2022
According to a report from Atlanta News First, Brent Hinds was killed in an accident on August 20 in a crash while riding a Harley Davidson when the driver of a BMW SUV failed to yield while making a turn at an intersection in Atlanta, Georgia. He was 51 years of age.
He was best known as the co-founder and former lead guitarist of the Atlanta-based band Mastodon, which he formed in 2000 alongside bassist Troy Sanders, guitarist Bill Kelliher, and drummer Brann Dailor. In March, Billboard reported that the band had “mutually decided to part ways” with Hinds, though Hinds stated he was kicked out.
Brent Hinds, born William Brent Hinds on January 16, 1974, in Helena, Alabama, began his musical journey playing the banjo. That early training left a permanent mark on his guitar style, giving him the unique hybrid picking and fast, fluid runs that later became his signature.
At The Gates Gives Update on Frontman, New Album
At The Gates has issued a statement about the band's silence and an update on frontman Tomas Lindberg's battle with mouth cancer.
We want to take a moment to update you on what’s been happening with At the Gates, and to do so, we need to take you back about a year and a half. Below, you’ll find a message from Tomas, written this past March 2025, where he reflects on the past 15 months and the reasons for the radio silence.
However, in early May, Tomas experienced a health setback. Since then, he has been hospitalised and has been receiving dedicated care in a specialized ward where he is being closely monitored around the clock. While this is a challenging time, we’re staying positive but, even in a best-case-scenario we know the recovery will take a long time.
We kindly ask that you respect Tomas’ and his family’s privacy during this period. We know how much the band and the music mean to him — Tomas is incredibly proud of the new At the Gates album we've been working on, and we will try to get you more details on this upcoming release very soon.
Thank you for your ongoing support, patience, and understanding.
At the Gates
August 15, 2025
From Tomas Lindberg: More...
Megadeth Announces Final Album & Farewell Tour
Today Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine revealed in a social post directly shared with his worldwide fanbase and Cyber Army that his forthcoming album (due out early next year) will be the final Megadeth studio album of his career. Mustaine shared the announcement via his alter ego Vic Rattlehead. Mustaine also revealed that the multi-platinum superstar band will embark on a global farewell tour kicking off in 2026. Also set for next year is a new memoir from Mustaine, details of which will be revealed in the coming months.
"There's so many musicians that have come to the end of their career, whether accidental or intentional," Dave Mustaine says. "Most of them don't get to go out on their own terms on top, and that's where I'm at in my life right now. I have traveled the world and have made millions upon millions of fans and the hardest part of all of this is saying goodbye to them."
Dave adds, "We can't wait for you to hear this album and see us on tour. If there was ever a perfect time for us to put out a new album, it's now. If there was ever a perfect time to tour the world, it's now. This is also a perfect time for us to tell you that it's our last studio album. We've made a lot of friends over the years and I hope to see all of you on our global farewell tour. Don't be mad, don't be sad, be happy for us all, come celebrate with me these next few years. We have done something together that's truly wonderful and will probably never happen again. We started a musical style, we started a revolution, we changed the guitar world and how it's played, and we changed the world. The bands I played in have influenced the world. I love you all for it. Thank you for everything." More...
Onslaught Reunites With Vocalist Sy Keeler
Bristol thrash metal stalwarts Onslaught has announced Sy Keeler, who sang on their seminal album, "The Force" in 1986 and fronted the band from their 2005 return until 2020, has rejoined the band. A message from the group reads as follows:
"Onslaught are super stoked to announce the return of their legendary vocalist Sy Keeler!
"After a 6-year hiatus Keeler will hit the ground running at the BEC Arena in Manchester on November 9th for an explosive show at the UK’s Damnation Festival! Following this Onslaught will be heading down under for the band's long-awaited Australian debut, before kicking off their freshly announced 2026 'The Force From Hell' European run!"
Guitarist Nige Rockett comments: "Wow, this is truly incredible having Sy back in the Onslaught camp. He has always been seen as ‘The’ Onslaught vocalist and we know the fans are gonna’ be blown away for sure. The band are in a truly great place right now after the success of the “Origins Of Aggression” release and this will be seen as amazing news, I’m sure."
Sy states: "Well, that came out of nowhere! ‘Sy, would you consider rejoining the band?’ ‘Ugh! Yes, of course, I’ve really missed it.’ So almost 6 years on from my last gig, I’m very excited to be embarking on the 3rd chapter, looking forward to meeting old friends and of course making new ones, and of course having a few beers with my band mates. See you on the road very soon metalheads!"
Continuing the explosive success of their ongoing "Power From Hell" tour and their career-defining double-album "Origins Of Aggression" (released on May 22, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music), the band are ready to turn the pit into chaos once more with their "The Force From Hell" tour. In early 2026, they’ll be bringing the ultimate thrash assault to 22 cities all over the continent - a full-on fusion of their iconic debut “Power From Hell” and the 40th anniversary celebration of "The Force."
Onslaught comments on their upcoming tour: "So looking forward to this one following on from the great success of the “Power From Hell” tour earlier this year: it’s gonna be a full on combination of the best of 'Power From Hell' with 'The Force' [40th anniversary] to create a totally monstrous set for those who we missed out last time... Let there be thrash - see you in the pit!"
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Belphegor Sign With Reigning Phoenix Music
Austrian blackened death metal veterans Belphegor have unleashed a new single titled “Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus”, marking their first release under a newly inked deal with Reigning Phoenix Music. Accompanying the release is an official music video, directed by Thomas Keplinger, which debuted alongside the single.
Vocalist/guitarist Helmuth Lehner characterized the track as: More...
DREGG Sign With Fearless Records
Australian nü-metalcore outfit DREGG have officially inked a deal with Fearless Records. To mark the occasion, the band have rolled out a brand new music video for their previously released single, “Dress Down.”
Alongside the announcement, the band shared their thoughts on both the track and their new partnership with the label. More...
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