Metal Anarchy

  • Deftones’ Stephen Carpenter On Health Issues Leading Up To His Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis: “I Just Thought It Was Old-Man Life Shit”

    During an interview with Premier Guitar, Deftones’ Stephen Carpenter futher discussed his Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis. According to him, he initially dismissed the symptoms as “old-man life shit.”

    The guitarist said the following about dealing with health issues during the “private music” sessions:

    “I had no clue what I was going through. I’d just been so out of it for the past four or five years—all the things that go with poor diet and poor exercise, that’s what I experienced.

    During the whole writing process, I was just tired, but I was not connecting how I felt to what I was doing. When we went in to start tracking the music, thankfully we got all of our scratch tracks done, because shortly after that, something had got me all messed up. Like, every day, I was just shy of crying from pain that was in my right arm. I couldn’t even move it.

    I did what I could to just take care of myself—at least as best as I understood what I was going through. And thankfully, when it was time to actually track my guitar parts, my body was feeling better, and I was able to physically do what I had to do.”

    He continued:

    “I just thought it was old-man life shit. I was self-medicating, hoping I was doing the right thing, and always hoping things would get better so I wouldn’t have to do any of that. But unfortunately, you can only kick a can so far down the road before you run out of road.”

    He went on to say he’s happy he sought help:

    “I’m very glad I got help. Type 2 diabetes was affecting me on a number of levels for a long time, and I’m grateful to have that information now and be able to deal with it. I’m also really grateful to everyone else in the band—their positive energy really carried me through that period of time, and really carried us through the making of the album.”

    He also added:

    “I’ve had two MRIs in the last year, and each time, I found myself thinking, ‘Man, how can I bring a recorder in here and record it?’ The sounds those machines make are so wild. The techs were like, ‘You can listen to music while we’re doing it.’ And I’m like, ‘No—I want to listen to the machine!’”

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  • Dream Theater To Film Santiago, Chile Show For New Blu-ray

    Dream Theater are planning to film their April 22 show at Movistar Arena in Santiago, Chile for a new Blu-ray. The news was confirmed by drummer Mike Portnoy. However, further details are pending.

    [via Blabbermouth]

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  • (hed)p.e. Announce “Broke” 25th Anniversary Shows With Primer 55 And Flaw

    (hed)p.e. have announced a new round of “Broke” 25th anniversary shows. Primer 55 and Flaw will open in select cities. Here’s the dates:

    05/07 Raleigh, NC – Chapel Of Bones (feat. Flaw)
    05/08 Baltimore, MD – Zen West
    05/09 Bensalem, PA – Broken Goblet
    05/11 Syracuse, NY – The Song And Dance (feat. Primer 55)
    05/12 Hamden, CT – Space Ballroom (feat. Primer 55 and Flaw)
    05/13 Buffalo, NY – Rec Room (feat. Primer 55)
    05/16 Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
    05/17 Toronto, ON – Garrison

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  • alt. Premiere “Sucker Punch” Music Video

    alt. have premiered a new video for their new song “Sucker Punch.” The band commented:

    “This song is our final stand. A fight back against an oppressive force that has lied, cheated, and taken everything we hold dear. ‘Sucker Punch’ captures that breaking point, when you’ve had enough of the lies and the control. It’s about fighting back, standing together, and being ready for the battle ahead. This time, we’re prepared.”

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  • Unearth Re-Sign With Metal Blade Records

    Unearth have officially re-signed with Metal Blade Records. This news comes after the band previously left the label 15 years ago.

    Vocalist Trevor Phipps said the following:

    “Getting another shot at working with Metal Blade Records feels nothing short of coming home. We truly got our best chance at making a life of creating music and touring during our first run with Metal Blade from 2004–2011. Working with so many familiar faces we trust and appreciate is something we wholeheartedly welcome. The music we’re cooking is as heavy and boundary-pushing as we’ve ever been, and we look forward to sharing it with you all in 2027.”

    Guitarist Peter Layman continued:

    “They gave us our start; now, they’re part of our future. After fifteen years apart, we’re back with Metal Blade, the home of some of our defining records. With the writing process well underway, we felt Metal Blade was the perfect fit for us and the direction we’re headed. We’re thankful that they feel the same way and know that what comes next will be our best offering yet.”

    Michael Faley, Metal Blade A&R, also commented:

    “It is an honor to have UNEARTH back in the Metal Blade family. Our history with the band includes some truly incredible moments in this label’s catalog. Reconnecting with them now, at a time when both the band and the label have grown so much, is a massive win. We’ve always believed in their vision, and we’re honored to be the ones helping them tell the next chapter of their story. A new Storm is coming!”

    Furthermore, Unearth have also announced new deals with management company AISAmusic and European booking agency Cobra. Phipps added the following about those new arrangements:

    “We are excited to team up with AISAmusic for a new era of Unearth. Simon Füllemann has been a friend, peer, and colleague of ours for almost 25 years, while Bradley Zorgdrager has proven to be an ally in this business in the few short years we’ve known him. With new music, tours, and partnerships coming, we are eager to get in the studio and back on the road to riff with you all.”

    “We want to thank the good people at Cobra Agency for bringing us onto their killer roster for Europe and Asia. We look forward to spending a lot of time on the road with you all, starting this summer with a European festival and club run.”

    Layman also chimed in:

    “We couldn’t be happier to join the AISAmusic team for management. Heading down a new path with Simon and Bradley at our side has instantly had a positive impact, and we know it’s only the beginning. Their professionalism, knowledge, experience, and level of planning gives us the best opportunity to be successful moving forward.”

    “We are incredibly proud to announce our partnership with Cobra Agency for booking throughout Europe and Asia. One of the best parts about being in a band is sharing your art while visiting incredible places around the world. We know that working with Cobra Agency gives us the best opportunity to continue doing this.”

    Tour Dates:

    07/25 Budapest, HUN – Barba Negra (feat. In Flames)
    07/31 Goldenstedt, GER – Afdreiht Un Buten Festival
    08/01 Löbnitz, GER – Full Rewind Festival
    08/03 MIlan, ITA – Magnolia Open Air (feat. Of Mice & Men)
    08/04 Zurich, SWI – Dynamo (feat. Of Mice & Men)
    08/05 Jaromer, CZE – Brutal Assault Festival
    08/07 Linz, AUT – Frischluft Open Air (feat. The Ghost Inside)
    08/13 Carhaix, FRA – Motocultor Festival

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  • Vision Of Disorder, Terror, Etc. Set For 2026 BNB Bowl

    The lineup has been revealed for this year’s BNB Bowl festival. The event will take place at the The Brooklyn Monarch in Brooklyn, NY on May 22-23 and it will feature the following:

    May 22: Vision Of Disorder, Madball, Killing Time, Slapshot (final New York show), Raw Brigade, Subterfuge, Life’s End, and Grael.

    May 23: Terror, Pain Of Truth, End It, Cruel Hand, Start Today, Negative Force, and Fröthing Mad.

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  • Venom Announce New Album “Into Oblivion”

    Venom have announced a new album titled “Into Oblivion.” The effort will be released on May 1 and it can be pre-ordered HERE.

    “Into Oblivion” Track Listing:

    01. “Into Oblivion“
    02. “Lay Down Your Soul“
    03. “Nevermore“
    04. “Man & Beast“
    05. “Death The Leveller“
    06. “As Above So Below“
    07. “Kicked Outta Hell“
    08. “Legend“
    09. “Live Loud“
    10. “Metal Bloody Metal“
    11. “Dogs Of War“
    12. “Deathwitch“
    13. “Unholy Mother“

    Frontman Conrad “Cronos” Lant commented:

    “This album has really pushed the boundaries, but if you want to make a killer album, you pay for it in blood, sweat and tears.”

    Guitarist/vocalist Stuart “Rage” Dixon continued:

    “I’m so proud of this album, it’s astounding! It feels so different, yet so familiar. The sonics are a step up, no song sounds the same, but they all work together.”

    The first single, “Lay Down Your Soul,” can be found below. Cronos added the following about that:

    “I think it’s healthy to recognise things from back in the day and bring them into a new setting that gives it a whole fresh approach. The fans are going to go mental for it!”

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  • The Last Ten Seconds Of Life Premiere “Make It To Heaven” Music Video

    The Last Ten Seconds Of Life have premiered a new video for their new song “Make It To Heaven.” This track is from the band’s new album, “The Dead Ones,” which will be released on April 17. Vocalist Tyler Beam said the following about the single:

    “Growing up as a young artist in a conservative Christian environment, I was no stranger to being influenced to take different paths. As I grew up, I began to realize that there is no light at the end of the tunnel. You’re here now and no matter what anyone could tell you, no one knows what comes after all of this. You have one chance to experience being human, so why squander it on anything. Don’t let anyone tell you what you can and can’t do, go out into the world and turn it upside down.”

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  • As I Lay Dying Finishing Up Writing Process For New Album

    During an interview with Egor Erushin, As I Lay Dying offered an update on their new album. The band are currently finishing up the writing process.

    Bassist/vocalist Chris Clancy said the following:

    “We’ve got all the songs ready. We’ve got way more songs than we need, and we’ve been whittling through ’em. So we’re gonna sit down while we’re on the road, actually, and kind of do some more development to the songs. And when we get back [home after the tour], we’re gonna really start recording it. So we were gonna start recording it in February, but we thought, well, as we’re all together, we can kind of develop ideas together as a group and go from there. So it’s gonna be a busy tour, for many reasons. But we’ve got a lot of hours when we’re traveling.”

    Frontman Tim Lambesis continued:

    “And we tried a new method here where Chris and I put down our vocal ideas first for the demo. So it’s, like, the vocals are actually done before the instruments at this point. I mean, even though we had the instrumental demo, but then that way we can have a better idea of what songs work.”

    He also commented on release plans:

    “I will say this — as soon as we get home from this tour, it’s our highest priority to focus on that. We cleared everything up so that this is entirely the focus after this.”

    He went on to say that a couple of tracks could have a “Shadows Are Security” sound:

    “One of the songs I wrote early on in the process that I was sending to Chris, we gave the demo the title of ‘Throwback’ because it felt very much like it belonged on the ‘Shadows Are Security’ record. It’s a little bit more maybe pushed in [a] modern [direction] because I think the genre has become more technical at the time. But it fits really well. And we say, ‘Okay, we’ll just have one or two that are like this, and then let’s explore.’ Because [Chris is] writing songs from his perspective, and I’m writing from — I’m, like, the old guy, right? So we can’t expect the two of us to write exactly the same.”

    Clancy added:

    “But I remember when [Tim] sent me that demo and he said, ‘Oh, it might be a bit too old school.’ And I hit play. And it just gave me this [feeling of] nostalgia, like, ‘I haven’t heard anything like this in 20 years.’ It just had this whole thing — it captured you. And this makes no sense at all without hearing the song, but you didn’t really think about it as a single and doing this, that and the other. It’s, like, he just wrote the song as it wanted to be, and it was great.”

    [via Blabbermouth]

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  • Nailed Shut MA Premiere “Dust To Dust” Music Video

    Nailed Shut MA have premiered a new video for their new song “Dust To Dust.” You can check out that clip below. The track is from the band’s newly released EP “a promise made, a promise kept.”

    Vocalist Asher Thomas commented:

    “With ‘a promise made, a promise kept,’ we discovered a sound that is unapologetically us fused with all of our inspirations. This EP has soaked up the blood, sweat and tears of all five members, and we hope you can feel it coursing through your veins when listening.

    This EP brought many challenges but also many victories, including the opportunity to headline a favorite hometown venue kicking off a headline tour, the release of vinyl for the very first time and our upcoming April tour supporting The Last Ten Seconds Of Life and Traitors.

    To celebrate the release of this EP, we share with audiences one final music video for the EPs closing song ‘Dust To Dust.’ This is personally my favorite video and single off of the record. It’s the fastest, heaviest, most intense and definitely the most lyrically real to me.”

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