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Poison The Well Shares First New Song In 15 Years
Poison The Well released the definitive album "The Opposite of December... A Season of Separation" in December 1999 and it went on to become a benchmark of the genre that has inspired a generation of bands. The album was chosen as one of the "15 '90s Metalcore Albums That Still Resonate Today" by Brooklyn Vegan; as one of the "21 Best U.S. Metalcore Albums of All Time" by Kerrang!; as one of the "25 Best Metalcore Albums of All Time" by Loudwire; and as one of the "Top 60 Best Hard Rock Albums of All Time" by Revolver. Its influence is indisputable.
But the band is not content to rest on the laurels of its past achievements, as mighty as those achievements are.
Instead, PTW are looking forward in 2025 by releasing their first new song in 15 years with "Trembling Level."
"Trembling Level" finds Poison The Well on top form. Harmonics pierce the armor of a thick riff, and a guttural groove tosses and turns beneath Jeff Moreira's hard-hitting screams. The barrage subsides on an arresting bridge anchored by a dramatic drumroll. A final melodic warning, "Don't you let the silhouettes lead you to the ocean floor," gives way to one last pit-splitting breakdown.
"For me, I was trying to figure how to effectively incorporate elements from our whole discography into one song," guitarist Ryan Primack reveals. "We ended up with this, and it has a little bit of everything we've done throughout the course of our existence."
"Lyrically, it's about tackling a fear," says Moreira. "I tend to write based on personal experience. You're approaching something you're scared to do, going through it, and realizing the hardest parts are actually the ones you should be looking towards because those will lead you to success." More...
SPY Premiere New Single "Dim" From Upcoming EP
Bay Area hardcore outfit SPY are gearing up for the release of their six-song EP, "Seen Enough," which is set to drop on February 21st via Closed Casket Activities. The band has just released a new track titled "Dim" from the EP, following up on the November debut of "On The Brink."
"Seen Enough" track-list: More...
Orange Goblin Announce 2025 As Their Final Year
As Orange Goblin approach their 30th anniversary, the band have announced that 2025 will mark their final year of activity—for now. The legendary UK heavy metal band, renowned for their uncompromising DIY ethos and electrifying live performances, shared this emotional decision with their fans, expressing gratitude for the support that has fueled their extraordinary three-decade career.
In a heartfelt statement, Orange Goblin reflected on their journey:
As Orange Goblin enters its 30th year of existence, we have made the collective decision that 2025 will be our last. Maybe not forever and who knows what could be possible further down the line. It’s been a wild 30 years and we have had some incredible experiences and are left with magical memories. For that we are all truly grateful. We started the band with no real preconception of what it eventually became, we started as bored teenagers with a mutual love of Heavy Metal, Classic Rock and Punk Rock. We feel very fortunate that we have been able to travel all over the world, numerous times, and have made a network of friends all around the globe. We are proud of everything we have accomplished together, we’ve always maintained a DIY ethic and done things our own way and on our terms. We have never compromised to fit into any specific scene and we feel we leave a very strong legacy of 10 studio albums, each one a milestone that marks exactly where we were at each point of our journey. Of this, we are fiercely proud. It's not been an easy decision for any of us, we have all given 30 years of our lives to this incredible band, but we feel that now is the right time for us to focus our attention on our families and other interests outside the band. We will of course be honouring all the shows and festivals we currently have planned for 2025, as well as a few other things that we have in the pipeline, but these could be your last chance to catch Orange Goblin live, wherever you are, for a while!
We would like to express our gratitude to every single person that has made this possible for us, there are too many to name personally, but especially to our wives and children that have supported us no matter what, our former band mates, Martyn and Pete, the current and former road crew that have kept the show on the road for so long, despite us never making things easy for them. But last and by no means least, we thank you, the Orange Goblin fans that have been the bedrock of everything for us. Nothing we have done would've been possible without the fans that have bought the albums, the merchandise, the show tickets and ALWAYS showed us and made us feel just how appreciated we are. We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts............Orange Fuckin' Goblin Baby!
- Ben, Joe, Chris & Harry - Orange Goblin More...
Pestilence Guitarist Steps Down
In a surprise post, Pestilence's Rutger van Noordenburg announced his departure from the band.
Read his statement below. More...
Exodus Announces Departure Of Zetro Souza
American thrash metal legends Exodus has made the announcement that singer Steve "Zetro" Sousa has once again parted ways with the band. Returning to the fold will be his previous replacement, Rob Dukes, who performed on the albums "Shovel Headed Kill Machine," "The Atrocity Exhibition... Exhibit A" and "Exhibit B: The Human Condition." A message from the band reads as follows:
"Announcement!
"Exodus have parted ways with Steve "Zetro" Souza. We thank Steve for his years fronting the band and all the killer music we made during that time. We wish him only the best in the future and much success with anything he does.
"And please help us welcome Rob Dukes back to Exodus! We are beyond stoked to have Rob back ripping up the stage with us and he's looking forward to crushing everything like only he can.
"Next chapter begins, new record rolls along as planned and the beatings will continue."
Former Unleashed Guitarist Passes Away
Swedish death metal legends Unleashed has announced that Fredrik Lindgren, the band's lead guitarist from 1989 to 1995, has sadly passed away. A statement from the band reads as follows:
"Warriors!
"Sadly, the news have reached us that Fredrik Lindgren, lead guitar of Unleashed 1989-1995 has passed away.
Fredrik was a huge part of the early history of the band. For this we are eternally grateful.
"See you in Valhalla brother!
"Johnny & The Boys"
Lindgren was a founding member of the band, alongside vocalist/bassist Johnny Hedlund and drummer Anders Schultz and featured on the albums "Where No Life Dwells," "Shadows In The Deep," "Across The Open Sea" and "Victory," as well as the live releases "Live In Vienna 93" and "Eastern Blood, Hail to Poland." Following his departure from the band, he would form the punk group Loud Pipes, as well as the stoner metal outfit Terra Firma, releasing two albums with each.
Drummer Joshua "Nassaru" Ward (Voraath, etc.) Dead
Joshua "Nassaru" Ward, vocalist and drummer known for his contributions to Voraath, Xael, and Olkoth, tragically passed away on December 31st. Reports from Lambgoat and Ghost Cult indicate that Ward was a victim of a drunk driving accident. Local news from the Greenville County area has confirmed the names of two victims—Audrey Marie Ross and Amanda Lynn Leroux—but further details are still emerging.
Monument Of Misanthropy Sign w/ Listenable Records
Austrian brutal death metal outfit Monument Of Misanthropy have newly made the jump to Listenable Records. Writing is underway for their fourth studio album, which will follow-up this year’s Ed Kemper concept album “Vile Postmortem Irrumatio“.
The quintet commented:
“We are absolutely thrilled and immensely proud to announce our signing with Listenable Records. Growing up, we all listened to albums bearing the iconic Listenable logo, so becoming part of that legacy and sharing a roster with some of the best metal artists in the world, like Gojira and Aborted among many others, is an honor we deeply appreciate.
We’re deep into the writing process for our next serial killer concept album, and the support of Listenable Records is pushing us to create our most intense, unrestrained, and incredible work yet. Stay tuned to find out which narcissistic psychopath will inspire our next record and see you all on the road again soon.”
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Iron Maiden Announce New Touring Drummer
British heavy metal icons Iron Maiden marked the end of an era past weekend with drummer Nicko McBrain performing his final live show with the band. The 72-year-old legend announced his retirement from touring on December 7th, making the band’s set at Allianz Parque in São Paulo, Brazil, a poignant farewell.
During the concert, McBrain’s remarkable career and contributions to Iron Maiden were honored onstage. Early in the set, vocalist Bruce Dickinson delivered an emotional speech before performing “The Writing On the Wall”, saying: More...
Nicko McBrain Announces Iron Maiden Departure
Nicko McBrain, the drummer for British heavy metal institution Iron Maiden since 1982, has announced his decision to step down from the band. A message from the musician reads as follows:
"After much consideration, it is with both sorrow and joy, I announce my decision to take a step back from the grind of the extensive touring lifestyle. Today, Sat, Dec 7th, Sao Paulo will be my final gig with Iron Maiden. I wish the band much success moving forward.
"I will, however, remain firmly part of the Iron Maiden family working on a variety of projects, my long time managers, Rod Smallwood and Andy Taylor, have in mind for me. I’ll also be working on a variety of different personal projects and focusing on my existing businesses and ventures, including The British Drum Company, Nicko McBrain’s Drum One, Titanium Tart, and of course, Rock-N-Roll Ribs!
"What can I say? Touring with Maiden the last 42 years has been an incredible journey! To my devoted fan base, you made it all worthwhile and I love you! To my devoted wife, Rebecca, you made it infinitely easier and I love you! To my kids, Justin and Nicholas, thank you for understanding the absences and I love you! To my friends that are always there for me, I love you! To my bandmates, you made it a dream come true and I love you!
"I look into the future with much excitement and great hope! I’ll be seeing you soon, may God bless you all, and, of course, “Up the Irons!"
Manager Rod Smallwood has spoken on behalf of the rest of the band with the following message: More...
Shadows Fall Premiere First New Song Since 2012
Shadows Fall have returned with their electrifying new single, “In The Grey”, marking their first fresh material since 2012. Following their 2021 reunion after a prolonged hiatus, the band has been hard at work crafting their highly anticipated eighth studio album. The record is being produced by Chris “Zeuss” Harris (Hatebreed, Rob Zombie), who has a longstanding history with the group.
“In The Grey” debuted earlier this week on SiriusXM and is the first release under the band’s new label, MNRK Records. A music video for the track, directed by Chris Klumpp (Like Moths To Flames, August Burns Red), has now been made available for fans to enjoy.
Frontman Brian Fair shared his thoughts on the new track: More...
Obey The Kraken Sign w/ Seek And Strike
German deathcore outfit Obey The Kraken have dropped two crushing new tracks, “Haunting Echoes Of The Sea” and “Whispers From The Depths”. These releases mark the band’s announcement of a global deal with Seek And Strike, with their debut EP under the label slated for an early 2025 release.
Commenting on the new material and their future plans, the band stated: More...
Frontman Jason Evans Parts Ways w/ Ingested
Ingested has announced the departure of their longtime vocalist, Jason Evans. The UK death metal band shared a statement today, November 25th, addressing the lineup change and expressing their gratitude for Evans' contributions during his tenure.
Their official statement reads: More...
Foreword Sign w/ Seek And Strike & Premiere Video
Texan deathcore outfit Foreword premiered the music video for their latest single, "Sandman," streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. The band has signed with Seek And Strike and is set to release their upcoming album through the label on January 31st, with more details to come.
The band shared their thoughts on the new single: More...
Former Drudkh Drummer Killed In Ukraine War
Ukrainian metal musician Mykola Sostin, better known as Amorth, has been killed in battle at the age of 39. No further details have been confirmed.
Sostin was a veteran of the Ukrainian metal scene, particularly around his home city of Kharkiv and made his name performing drums for a number of notable bands, including Drudkh, Astrofaes, Soom and Ungern. He also contributed keyboards to Drudkh and had a one man project named Underdark. A donation page has been set up to help his family, which can be found here. More...
Ithaca To Disband Following Final London Show
British metalcore outfit Ithaca has announced that they will be performing a special show at the 02 Academy in Islington, North London on February 8th. This will be the final show from the band, who have decided to call it a day. The band announced and clarified their decision via the following Instagram post:
"Ithaca is coming to an end. This was a huge decision to make, but it’s the right time.
"There’s been no falling out or creative differences, in fact we’re closer than ever, we’re just no longer able to balance our life responsibilities with giving you the standard of art that you deserve, and feel like we’ve fulfilled more than our wildest dreams could have imagined in terms of where this band would take us. Now, we’re ready to put it to rest.
"We don’t quite have the words yet to describe what this band and all of your support has meant to us; that’ll come over time.
"But it’s not the end just yet. We came to this decision together so, true to us, we want to mark the end of this journey with intention and in style. We’ll be releasing a final track, and we’d like to cordially invite you to our funeral: our final headline show, The Cremation Party, where we can grieve together. It’ll be a proper wake- there’ll be DJs, us cracking out old songs we’ve not played in years and, inevitably, lots of crying. Tickets go on sale Friday 1st November 10am, we’ll see you there.
"Love always"
Over the course of their career, Ithaca released two EPs and two full length albums, with the most recent being 2022's "They Fear Us."
After Forever Announces First Show Since 2008
After Forever, the seminal Dutch symphonic metal band featuring future members of Nightwish, Epica and MaYaN, has announced that they will be returning to the stage on October 4th 2025 to celebrate twenty five years since the release of their debut album, "Prison Of Desire." The show will be taking place at the 013 Poppodium in Tilburg. Tickets can be purchased at this location as of October 25th.
Even though After Forever is a closed chapter for the group’s original singer, Floor Jansen, members of the original lineup - Mark Jansen, Sander Gommans, Luuk van Gerven and André Borgman - have joined forces with vocalist Angel Wolf-Black (SheWolf), guitarist Bas Maas (After Forever/ Doro), and keyboardist Jeffrey Revet (Stream of Passion) to honour and celebrate the band’s cherished music and its lasting impact, in an unforgettable live experience.
Paul Di'Anno Passes Away At 66 Years Old
Metal Underground has sadly learned that Iron Maiden's first vocalist, Paul Di'Anno has passed away at 66 years of age.
Born in Chingford, East London on May 17, 1958, Paul first came to prominence as lead singer of English Heavy Metal band Iron Maiden between 1978 and 1981. He sang on their groundbreaking debut album "Iron Maiden" and the influential follow-up release, "Killers."
Since leaving Iron Maiden, Paul Di’Anno had a long and eventful recording career with Battlezone and Killers, as well as numerous solo releases and guest appearances.
Despite being troubled by severe health issues in recent years that restricted him to performing in a wheelchair, Paul continued to entertain his fans around the world, racking up well over 100 shows since 2023.
His first career retrospective album, "The Book Of The Beast," was released in September of this year and featured highlights of his recordings since leaving Iron Maiden.
We send our condolences to Paul's family and friends. More...
Jake E. Lee Shot Multiple Times In Las Vegas
Legendary guitarist Jake E. Lee, known for his work with Ozzy Osbourne and Badlands, as well as his own project Red Dragon Cartel, is expected to recover after being shot multiple times in the early hours of this morning (October 15th) in Las Vegas while walking his dog. Authorities believe that the shooting was completely random. Lee (real name Jakey Lou Williams,) is currently awake and responding well in an Intensive Care Unit. No further information is currently available.
Jake E. Lee began his career as an early member of Ratt and would soon find himself in Rough Cutt before being invited to become a part of Ronnie James Dio's initial eponymous band, though he would quit Dio shortly after joining. He then joined Ozzy Osbourne's band, for whom he wrote and co-wrote several songs on the albums, "Bark At The Moon" and "The Ultimate Sin," before being fired over the phone by Sharon Osbourne. Lee then formed Badlands with drummer Eric Singer, bass player Greg Chaisson and brief Black Sabbath vocalist Ray Gillen, who released two studio albums before disbanding in 1993 following the passing of Gillen. His most recent project, Red Dragon Cartel, was formed in 2013 and released a self-titled album the following year, with a second record, "Patina," following in 2018.
Acid Bath Announces Return To The Stage
Twenty seven years after a tragic incident led to their break up, Louisiana sludge metal icons Acid Bath has announced that they will be performing once more at the new Sick New World festival in 2025. A statement from the band reads as follows:
"The Bath will return April 12, 2025 at Sick New World Festival. Our heads are literally EXPLODING! We’ll be playing select songs from our two full length LPs. See you there fiends, let the blackness roll on…..
"Sammy Duet, Dax Riggs and Mike Sanchez a/k/a Acid Bath."
The 2025 Acid Bath has been reported as:
Sammy Duet: Guitars, Vocals
Mike Sanchez: Guitars
Dax Riggs: Vocals
Alex Bergeron: Bass
Zack Simmons: Drums
Acid Bath released their debut album, "When The Kite String Pops" in 1994, followed two years later by "Paegan Terrorism Tactics." In 1997, bass player Audie Pitre was killed, alongside his parents, by a drunk driver and the band subsequently disbanded.
Sick New World will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on April 12th. Other bands confirmed for the show include Metallica, Ministry, Down, Testament, Exodus, Carcass and many more. More...
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