Metal Anarchy

  • Devin Townsend Shares “The Afterlife” Version Of “Enter The City”

    Devin Townsend has shared “The Afterlife” version of his song “Enter The City.” That take on the track is from the deluxe edition of his rock opera “The Moth.” That effort will be released on May 29.

    Townsend said the following about the deluxe album:

    “‘The Moth‘ is big. It’s really really big. You can take basically any element of the recording and I feel it stands alone. The whole thing together, especially when I feel the levels are all at their proper volumes, can feel like a soundtrack to a nervous breakdown 🙂

    This version of ‘The Moth‘ is essentially focused on just the choir and orchestra. The NNO (North Netherlands National Choir and Orchestra) had been practicing their parts for quite a while before I came in with the band. They had not heard the final version, in which a full orchestra and choir are almost ‘trivialized’ by the onslaught of information (by design, by the way..,) so while in rehearsal, I felt a palpable sigh of relief from the choir when I proposed doing a ‘reduction’ of ‘The Moth‘: only choir and orchestra.

    So that’s what you are hearing here. I hope it gives you some insight to the depths of this recording, and frankly: the NNO had no business being as amazing as they are for a weirdo like me, and I will forever be grateful to everyone involved in making it happen. They guided me through my insecurities and put such passion into what they did, that not presenting their naked work to the audience seems a crime.

    Thank you to everyone involved and I hope you enjoy this take in ‘The Moth‘ :)”

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  • Dimmu Borgir Announce New Album “Grand Serpent Rising”, Premiere “Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel” Music Video

    Dimmu Borgir have announced a new album titled “Grand Serpent Rising.” The effort will be released on May 22 and a music video for its first single, “Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel,” can be found below:

    “Grand Serpent Rising Track Listing:

    01. “Tridentium“
    02. “Ascent“
    03. “As Seen In The Unseen“
    04. “The Qryptfarer“
    05. “Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel“
    06. “Repository Of Divine Transmutation“
    07. “Slik Minnes En Alkymist“
    08. “Phantom Of The Nemesis“
    09. “The Exonerated“
    10. “Recognizant“
    11. “At The Precipice Of Convergence“
    12. “Shadows Of A Thousand Perceptions“
    13. “Gjǫll“

    Vocalist Shagrath commented:

    “I truly feel we’ve outdone ourselves musically on this album. It’s been a long and demanding process, but seeing how it all came together makes it incredibly rewarding. ‘Grand Serpent Rising‘ reflects every era of Dimmu Borgir – This album carries echoes of every chapter of Dimmu Borgir’s legacy – I believe our fans will recognize that, and find something within it that truly resonates.”

    Guitarist Silenoz added:

    “Dimmu Borgir is a leviathan of a band on a grand scale and we are rising once again. While the serpent represents evil to some, for us it symbolizes something else: renewal, growth, knowledge, and liberation. Shedding our skin, so to speak. And let’s not forget that February 2026 marks the end of the Year of the Snake, roughly the same moment this album was completed.”

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  • PRESIDENT Premiere New Song “Mercy”

    PRESIDENT have premiered a new song titled “Mercy.” The band commented:

    “Throughout history, religion has been tied to profound division and loss. This song is a reflection on that reality, and a way for me to come to terms with what it means on a human level.”

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  • Torn Open Sign With Blue Grape Music, Premiere “The Way Things Should End” Video

    Torn Open have signed with Blue Grape Music. With this news, the band have also shared a new video for their new song “The Way Things Should End.” That track is from the band’s new EP, “TORN THE FUCK OPEN, VOL. 2,” which will be released on May 1.

    A press release offered more insight on the single:

    “‘The Way Things Should End’ is intended to be a hard-hitting introduction to a new era, and not just musically. The single checks all the boxes — creative riffing, a groove that makes you want to punch the guy next to you, and meaningful lyrics that address about how political power needs to be directly combatted with violence. Working in tandem with the imagery from the music video, the song creates an astoundingly strong statement, calling out and denouncing the malice inflicted upon many as a product of greed. It aims to point out that there are little to no distinguishing factors between businessmen and politicians anymore, and we are running out of peaceful options when it comes to stopping tyranny.”

    “TORN THE FUCK OPEN, VOL. 2” Track Listing:

    01. “A Testament To Stoicism”
    02. “Denial (And So It Begins)”
    03. “The Way Things Should End”
    04. “…And So We Rise”

    Tour Dates:

    04/03 New York, NY – The Woodshop
    04/09 Montclair, NJ – The Meatlocker
    05/01 Burlington, VT – Oddfellows
    05/02 Biddeford, ME – Rumors
    05/03 Cambridge, MA – Cambridge Community Center
    05/04 Meriden, CT – Grace’s Place
    05/05 Queens, NY – Bunker Del Diablo
    05/22 Detroit, MI – The Sanctuary
    05/23 Cleveland, OH – No Class
    05/24 University Park, PA – CCMH
    05/25 Allston, MA – O’Brien’s Pub
    05/26 Torrington, CT – Howard’s Bookstore
    05/27 Montclair, NJ – The Meatlocker
    05/29 Persephone Rises Fest
    07/09 Rutherford, NJ – Williams Center
    07/17 Hamden, CT – The Cellar
    07/18 Rochester, NY – Photo City Music Hall

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  • Haywire Premiere “Hang Up The Telephone” Video

    Haywire have premiered a new video for their song “Hang Up The Telephone.” You can check that out below. The track is taken from Haywire and Dropkick Murphys’ “New England Forever” split release.

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  • Judas Priest Planning 50th Anniversary Edition Of “Sad Wings Of Destiny”

    Judas Priest are working on a 50th anniversary edition of “Sad Wings Of Destiny.” Exciter Records and its publishing affiliate Reach Music acquired the rights to the album and are partnering with the band for new remixed and remastered versions based on the original multitrack and master tapes.

    Judas Priest commented:

    “‘Sad Wings Of Destiny’ was a defining moment for us as a band. It’s where we really began to shape the sound and identity that would carry through everything we’ve done since. To see it recognized 50 years on — and to have it presented in new editions — is incredibly meaningful.”

    Exciter Records president Michael Closter added:

    “We’ve returned to the original master tapes for ‘Sad Wings Of Destiny’ — untouched for decades — and we’re excited and honored to bring these definitive editions to fans worldwide.”

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  • Nickelback & Megan Thee Stallion Reimagine “How You Remind Me” For New Cheetos Campaign

    Nickelback have joined forces with rapper Megan Thee Stallion for a reimagined version of “How You Remind Me.” The updated track was recorded as part of a campaign for Flamin’ Hot Dill Pickle Cheetos.

    Megan Thee Stallion told Billboard the following:

    “I know it sounds crazy and it looks crazy, but when you put it together, it’s, like, ‘Wow, I did not know my two worlds needed to collide like this.’

    I feel like growing up listening to a song like ‘How You Remind Me’, it’s just in your brain. You hear it on the radio all the time, you hear it in TV shows, you just know the song. You know the words, without ever having really learned the words. I feel like it’s just very nostalgic. So when I got the opportunity to work with them and then remix this song, I was, like, ‘Damn, what does Megan Thee Stallion bring to this song? What am I gonna say that’s gonna make this ‘hot girl’?’

    It was very fun figuring out how to Meg-ify Nickelback. And they were super excited. That’s something that really shocked me too, because I was like, ‘Does Nickelback know who the hell I am?’ So when we met and they were fans too, I was, like, ‘Not Nickelback is hot boys!’ We were both in there fanning out, and it was great. So when the song got all finished, I was, like, ‘Yeah, I would definitely listen to this. If it wasn’t me, I would be listening to this.’”

    Chris Bellinger, chief creative officer at PepsiCo Foods U.S., also commented via Variety:

    “What we’ve seen is I can buy a view, but I can’t buy a like and I can’t buy a comment. And I definitely can’t buy a share. I want to get the text message from someone or someone to text someone else, and be like, ‘You’ve got to check this out. You’re not going to believe what Cheetos just did. You’re not going to believe Nickelback and Megan Thee Stallion are singing about Cheetos Flaming Hot Dill Pickle. Watch this.’ Yeah. That’s worth gold to us.”

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  • Lindsay Schoolcraft Premieres New Song “I Wait For You To Fall”

    Lindsay Schoolcraft (ex-Cradle Of Filth) has released a new single titled “I Wait For You To Fall.” You can check that out below. Schoolcraft commented:

    “You heard it here first! This is our love letter to Y2K nostalgia. We hope you dig it!”

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  • Sister Sin Cover Cinderella’s “Somebody Save Me”

    Sister Sin have released a new cover of Cinderella’s “Somebody Save Me.” The band commented:

    “40 years since [Cinderella’s] ‘Night Songs’ was released. This is our take on the fantastic ‘Somebody Save Me’ track and a tribute to that album. Enjoy! And yeah, here’s to Mr. Keifer for having one of the best voices in rock ‘n’ roll! Raaaawwr!”

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  • Edge Of Paradise And Starkill Announce North American Tour

    Edge Of Paradise and Starkill have announced a summer North American tour. Here’s the dates:

    07/22 St. Louis, MO – Red Flag
    07/23 Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
    07/24 Denver, CO – The Federal Theatre
    07/25 Salt Lake City, UT – Liquid Joe’s
    07/26 Reno, NV – Club Underground
    07/28 Portland, OR – Dante’s
    07/29 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
    08/01 Drumheller, AB – Loud As Hell Open Air

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