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Former Judas Priest Drummer Les Binks Passes Away
Les Binks, the Northern Irish drummer best known for his stint with Judas Priest from 1977 to 1979, has sadly passed away at the age of seventy three. No cause of death has been announced. His former bandmates broke the news by posting a statement on their social media pages, which reads as follows:
"We are deeply saddened about the passing of Les Binks and send our love to his family, friends and fans.
"The acclaimed drumming he provided was first class - demonstrating his unique techniques, flair and precision.
"Thank you Les. Your acclaim will live on."
Binks began his career in 1973, being heard by rock fans on Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover's solo album, "The Butterfly Ball And The Grasshopper's Feast," before scoring two hits in America as a member of Fancy, including a rendition of "Wild Thing" which saw his drumming sampled numerous times. He would join Judas Priest shortly after they finished recording "Sin After Sin," produced by his former bandmate Roger Glover and in 1978, recording two studio albums with the band; "Stained Class," which featured "Beyond The Realms Of Death," a song he co-wrote, and "Killing Machine" (renamed "Hell Bent For Leather" in the United States.) He would also feature on "Unleashed In The East," a live album which entered the top ten in the British album charts and has gone on to become one of the most revered live albums in metal history. He left the band in 1979 and would have stints with Lionheart and Tytan, among many others.
Dark Angel Premiere First New Track Since 1991
Fans of Dark Angel will be pleased to know that the band has officially returned with more than just a one-off track—the Californian thrash metal pioneers are charging back with a full-length studio album, “Extinction-Level Event”, their first in nearly 35 years. The album was produced by Rob Shallcross, with the final mix handled by the esteemed Mike Fraser.
The title track, which recently received its live debut, serves as the album’s first single and carries special weight. It includes musical ideas from the band’s late guitarist Jim Durkin, who tragically passed away in early 2023 following a battle with liver disease.
Drummer Gene Hoglan (Testament, etc.) shared the following about the track: More...
Chepang Sign w/ Relapse Records - Debut New Video
Chepang have officially signed with Relapse Records and will release their label debut, “Jhyappa”, on May 23rd. Though now based in Queens, NY, the grindcore outfit trace their roots back to Kathmandu, Nepal, coining their sound as “immigrindcore.” Kevin Bernsten (known for his work with Full Of Hell and Integrity) handled the recording sessions for the album and also took on mixing duties.
Speaking on their new partnership with Relapse and the accompanying music video—which merges their new tracks “Parichaya 2.0” and “Shakti (Force)”—the band shared the following statement: More...
When Plagues Collide Sign w/ Seek And Strike
Belgian symphonic deathcore outfit When Plagues Collide have officially signed with Seek And Strike. Alongside this announcement, the band has unveiled a music video for their latest track, “Kingmaker,” which is now available to watch online.
Katatonia Part Ways w/ Co-Founder Anders Nyström
Anders Nyström, founding member of progressive metal band Katatonia, has officially parted ways with the group. Over the years, Nyström has taken on multiple roles within the band, primarily as a guitarist, vocalist, and keyboardist.
Katatonia’s vocalist/guitarist Jonas Renkse shared the news on the band's social media today, March 17th, issuing a statement regarding Nyström’s departure. More...
Mastodon And Brent Hinds Part Ways
As first reported via their socials, Mastodon and Brent Hinds have parted ways. Mastodon graciously wished their long time guitarist the best in his future endeavors.
The band wrote:
Friends and Fans, After 25 monumental years together, Mastodon and Brent Hinds have mutually decided to part ways.
We’re deeply proud of and beyond grateful for the music and history we’ve shared and we wish him nothing but success and happiness in his future endeavors. We are still very inspired and excited to show up for fans in this next chapter of Mastodon. As we move forward, all 2025 touring plans will remain intact. We look forward to seeing you on the road. - Mastodon More...
Melting Sign With Greyscale Records
Australian metalcore quartet Melting has officially signed with Greyscale Records. To mark the occasion, the band has unveiled a music video for their latest single, 874. The visually intense clip was directed by Karl Steller and can be seen below.
2025 live dates: More...
Former Annihilator Frontman Coburn Pharr Dead
Jeff Waters, guitarist of Annihilator, has announced the passing of former vocalist Coburn Pharr at the age of 62. Pharr fronted the Canadian thrash metal band on their 1990 sophomore album, Never, Neverland, before departing in 1992. He later reunited with the band onstage about a decade ago to perform select songs from his era. Waters shared the news via social media.
Black Sabbath To Hold Final Ever Show
Black Sabbath, the Birmingham band often credited with birthing heavy metal, has announced that they will perform one final show on July 5th at Villa Park, the home of the band's local football team, Aston Villa. The show is set to be a dream for metal fans, not just featuring the last performance from the original lineup, but also boasting an enormous wealth of talent including Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Alice In Chains, Anthrax and many more, plus guest appearances from Sammy Hagar, Duff McKagen, KK Downing, Jake E. Lee and Tom Morello among others.
The lineup is as follows:
Black Sabbath
Ozzy Osbourne
Metallica
Slayer
Pantera
Gojira
Alice In Chains
Halestorm
Lamb Of God
Anthrax
Mastodon More...
Gojira Wins Grammy For Best Metal Performance
This past Summer, French death metal veterans Gojira made history by becoming the first metal band to perform at the opening ceremony of the Olympic games. The quartet performed a rendition of "Mea Culpa (Ah! C¸a ira!)," which delighted fans, thrilled attendees, and offended bible bashers in America who didn't understand that the theatrics had nothing to do with Jesus. Now, Gojira has even more reason to celebrate the show, as at the fourth time of asking, the group won their first Grammy award for Best Metal Performance.
Owing to its widely shared Olympic performance, the song was arguably the favourite to win this year, but nonetheless beat stiff competition from Judas Priest ("Crown Of Thorns,") Metallica ("Screaming Suicide,") Knocked Loose ("Suffocate" featuring Poppy) and Spiritbox ("Cellar Door.") Other notable winners tonight included such icons as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, as well as pop favourites like Sabrina Carpenter and Beyoncé, the latter of which took home two awards in the country category, so get out your popcorn and enjoy the meltdown in comment sections of country music pages for that one. More...
Spineshank Announces Reunion For Louder Than Life
California nu metal favourites Spineshank has announced that they have reunited, with the first announced show to take place at the Louder Than Life Festival in Louisville, Kentucky this September. A statement from the band reads as follows:
"Yes. Hell has indeed frozen over!! Spineshank is back with a revamped lineup featuring original members Jonny Santos, Rob Garcia, and Tommy Decker, along with new recruits Tommy Decker, Jr. (Guitar) and Jason Hager (ex-Chimaira - Guitar) to celebrate the 25th anniversary 'The Height Of Callousness,' and we're excited to bring it to Louder Than Life!
More big things coming! We plan on seeing as many of our fans around the world as we can! Stay tuned! Love you all!"
Drummer Tommy Decker states: "We are beyond excited to be able to celebrate 25 years of The Height of Callousness. This is the record that defined us as a band and changed our lives. We can’t wait to play all of these songs and share the memories with all of you who lived it with us."
Vocalist Jonny Santos adds: "We are extremely excited to celebrate the return of SpineShank for the 25th anniversary of 'The Height of Callousness' tour, and get to share this milestone with the people who were there back then, and the new fans that never got the chance to see us play. Truly an honor."
Bass player Rob Garcia said: "It’s amazing that 25 years later people still react to 'The Height Of Callousness' the way they do. We’re excited to get out and play these songs again, see old friends, and threw down for all the new fans who never got to see Spineshank the first time around!"
"I've been on tour with these guys since I was a little kid, watching them perform every night from the side of the stage. I can’t believe it’s come full circle and I get to share the stage with my dad and the rest of the guys who I consider my family. I was 4 years old when this album came out and seeing all the fans still show love to this album is crazy!" — Tommy Decker, Jr
Finally, new addition Jason Hager commented: "I am beyond excited and honored to be a part of the return of Spineshank, for the 25th anniversary of The Height Of Callousness tour. They’re not just one of my favorite bands, but have been great friends, ever since they generously, and selflessly helped us (Chimaira) out, during our early days. I’m looking forward to seeing you all, out on the road, and excited about what the future may hold."
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.”
Adds Listenable Records: More...
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...
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