Metal Anarchy

  • Upon A Burning Body Drop Off Their Tour With DevilDriver After Members Of Their Camp Test Positive For COVID-19

    Upon A Burning Body have been forced to drop off the remaining dates on their tour with DevilDriver and Ov Sulfur. The band pulled out of the trek after some members of their camp tested positive for COVID-19.

    The group commented:

    “IMPORTANT UPDATE

    Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances and the safety of others, we will not be playing the remainder of the ‘Strike & Kill Tour.’

    Some of our camp has tested positive for COVID and it just wouldn’t be right to continue putting everyone else at risk.

    We are sorry, and it hurts us to not be able to play these shows. We promise to make it up to everyone soon.

    Thank you for understanding.

    -UABB & CREW”

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  • Watch Twisted Sister Play First Show With Sebastian Bach

    Last night (August 28), Twisted Sister kicked off their 50th anniversary tour with a headlining show at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ. The concert also served as the live debut of the band’s new touring lineup, which features guitarists Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda, singer Sebastian Bach (ex-Skid Row), bassist Russell Pzütto, and drummer Joey Cassata. You can see fan-filmed footage of the full set below:

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  • Nightwish To Begin Recording New Album In May 2027

    During a recent interview with Chaoszine, Tuomas Holopainen confirmed that Nightwish will record a new album in 2027. Sessions will begin in May.

    Holopainen said the following:

    “ Since the release of [Nightwish’s latest album, 2024’s] ‘Yesterwynde’, it’s all been about music in my life, and I’ve absolutely loved it. First, we recorded the third Auri album [Holopainen’s project with his wife Johanna Kurkela and Nightwish multi-instrumentalist Troy Donockley], ‘[III -] Candles & Beginnings’, did a tour with it. After that, I have been working with an upcoming solo album that will be released at some point next year. All the songs are done and recorded, and at the moment we are just doing the orchestrations with [English conductor, orchestrator and composer] Mr. James Shearman, and we’re gonna record them in London later this year. So the album should be ready by spring ’27. And also I have been working on the next Nightwish album for the past months, and we are entering the studio next May. So we’re doing good in there as well.”

    He also discussed Nightwish’s touring hiatus:

    “The break has really been good for us because I just feel like the songs are coming like never before. I’m really, really excited both for the next Nightwish album and the solo thing. So nothing but good times.”

    In a separate interview with Bear Wiseman, he also confirmed he has seven songs written for Nightwish’s album. He commented on his inspirations as well:

    “In a broader spectrum, the same things as always before. The world around us. People, they are so inspiring. Some books I’ve read, some films I’ve seen. So many things. But it’s a bit early to go there. All I can say at this point is that it’s happening next year. A lot of songs done already, lot more songs to be done, and I’m just in a very good place of bringing them home with the whole band.”

    [via Blabbermouth]

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  • Fear Factory Premiere “Roboticist” Music Video

    Fear Factory have premiered a new video for their new song “Roboticist.” The track is the band’s first to feature new vocalist Milo Silvestro. The clip’s arrival coincides with “Judgment Day” from the “Terminator” franchise. Guitarist Dino Cazares commented:

    “The future isn’t coming. It’s already here, ‘Roboticist’ is the next evolution of Fear Factory. Man, Machine and the war for what comes next. I can’t wait for everyone to hear the beginning of a new era of Fear Factory.”

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  • Fan Steals Ambulance From Avenged Sevenfold & Good Charlotte’s Phoenix, Arizona Show, Crashes Shortly After

    According to Azfamily.com, Grace Vicente, a 24-year-old correctional officer from New Mexico, was arrested after stealing an ambulance from Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte‘s August 27 show in Phoenix, AZ. The medical unit was left outside the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre when the impaired woman decided to jump in. The keys were not in the vehicle, but it was left running while paramedics went to retrieve a gurney. As such, she was able to take it for a short drive before crashing into a wall and truck. Vicente admitted to blacking out and was charged with a DUI and theft of means of transportation. Her lawyer has since asked for her release, stating that “she came here to attend a concert … and things just ended up happening that are completely out of her normal nature.” Her bond was set at $7,500.

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  • Say Anything Frontman Max Bemis Postpones Tour As Allegations Surface Online

    Say Anything vocalist/guitarist Max Bemis has postponed his upcoming live shows. The frontman claims the decision was related to his mental health. However, fans have speculated that the real reason is related to recent sexual misconduct allegations.

    The band said the following:

    “Due to the need to prioritize his mental health and personal well-being, Max Bemis‘ upcoming performances have been postponed.

    Max will be taking the necessary time away to focus on his health.

    We appreciate everyone’s understanding, patience and respect for his privacy at this time.

    Refunds will be available at points of purchase.”

    The statement has since drawn backlash for failing to mention the recent allegations against Bemis, who has been accused of having inappropriate contact with underage girls. One of the alleged victims, a 17-year-old named Maxine, commented via Reddit:

    “My name is max, for the sake of this post call me Maxine because it’ll get so confusing if not. Max bemis and me started talking around March of this year, he added me on instagram. On both my main and alt account.

    I want to start this out my saying, yes, I did entertain and engage some of his behavior towards me and I will admit that. I also want to add that I am a trafficking victim, this is a negative behavior (that max knew about, I will touch on this more later) that me and my therapist are very actively working on, and my therapist is aware of my relationship with max.

    Max started talking to me around March, but had followed me earlier, I would’ve been 16 when we became murals and very newly 17 when we started talking. I had my baby on March 6th in which he congratulated me on the birth. Later within the next month or so I was having issues with my child’s father, I didn’t have anyone to confide in at the time but max offered solace and judgment free space. He started making moves as we discussed these things. I opened up to max about my trafficking history, my childhood trauma, my self harm issues and eating disorder. He knew I was 17.

    As things went on he gave his phone number, which I eventually started texting and calling back and forth with him on it (Screenshots provided.)

    I’ve included our odd conversation about tinkerbell just because wth brah

    My child’s father had cheated on me and left the state, I fell into a pretty deep depression. I would often text max late at night when I was or wanted to self harm, as he offered to be a shoulder to cry on. One night I had texted him about wanting to write but not having any idea what to write about (journaling and writing is a major coping skill for me.) he then brought up sex toys, and single moms. He had me write a poem about masturbation.

    Along with these screenshots I provide him calling me a milf, and the XOs.

    Max knows that I seek out inappropriate relationships with older males, I have told him about this. At which he took advantage. This is a behavior that harms me frequently and one I am working on. My therapist is absolutely fantastic (and has also listened to say anything since high school) and this post in itself is part of me healing, and changing and growing. I am actively cutting off this negative relationship. Max is blocked on everything as of now.

    Even if Max hadn’t said anything dodgy or sexual to me ever, a 40+ year old man shouldn’t be talking to a 17 year old. That’s odd, and there’s a lack of boundaries there.

    As for the recent situation (recent drama) I will not share the information I have publicly (but it is more than any of you know) as it is not mine to share. Max consulted with me on this because of my trafficking and abuse history, me and him have talked in depth about it. I gave him pointers and advice, I didnt think he’d go this far with it. I do not want this girl hunted, stalked or harassed because she is likely in an unsafe environment but harassing an abuser helps nothing. I do not want this girl to end up dead. Hun if on some off chance you see this or read it, I hope you’re doing okay. I hope you can eventually see past your current circumstances, and I hope you heal. You are bright and beautiful, and you deserve real love and support

    As for Max, I know you will be reading this, and I’m sorry. I guess that’s stupid to stay but I am horribly empathetic towards everyone, even people who have hurt me. You know this too. Please get help, see someone, get on meds. For your kids sake if you don’t care about yours, and please. Find people to confide in who aren’t under 18. Take a break, think about your actions.

    Do with this what you will, do not harass me or my family. I have left my information uncensored and I do not mind.”

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  • Bilmuri Shares New Live Video For “ALWAYS LET YOU DOWN” Featuring A Day To Remember’s Jeremy McKinnon

    Bilmuri, aka Johnny Franck (ex-Attack Attack!), has shared a new live video for his song “ALWAYS LET YOU DOWN.” The track, which features A Day To Remember’s Jeremy McKinnon, is from his latest album “KINDA HARD.” The clip was filmed during a May 13 show at The Pinnacle in Nashville, TN.

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  • Watch Fiddlehead’s In-Studio Performance For KEXP

    On July 14, Fiddlehead played a live set at KEXP Studio in Seattle, WA. You can watch that below:

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  • Cenobia Drops Off Tour With PRESIDENT And Showing Teeth

    Cenobia has dropped off her North American tour with PRESIDENT and Showing Teeth. The following statement was issued:

    “A message to her beloved collective. It is with great devastation that she must announce her withdrawal from the upcoming PRESIDENT North American Campaign Trail. She fought tooth and claw to make it so, but the divines were not in her favour. It is not yet her time. She shall cross your lands when the hour is right. Know that she is forlorn. With sorrow, Cenobia.”

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  • Guitarist AJ Rebollo Exits Bad Wolves

    AJ Rebollo has announced his departure from Bad Wolves. The guitarist says he “can no longer in good faith remain a member and co-sign the decisions constantly being made FOR this band by the label.”

    Rebollo commented:

    “This will be a long one, so if you don’t want to stay for the whole thing, the main point is – I am making the decision to step away as a member of Bad Wolves. In short, I can no longer in good faith remain a member and co-sign the decisions constantly being made FOR this band by the label, among other issues I have with the inner workings of the business.

    When I stepped into the picture, a part of me knew what I was getting into, but the full extent of it was unknown to me. I have been at odds with one too many decisions being made for the band for quite some time, but the final nail in the coffin was the label’s decision to move forward with the upcoming Dolly Parton cover, after we blatantly expressed our opposition. We, as an entity, told the label we had no interest in releasing the cover after learning of Dolly’s unfortunate passing as her collaboration on the song was no longer a possibility, and we felt it would (understandably) be interpreted as somewhat of a capitalization on her passing from an outside perspective. They went ahead and posted that we were releasing it anyway, despite efforts from more than one member, myself included, to oppose it.

    With the label completely disregarding numerous decisions we make out of passion, and ultimately just unknowingly exhausting the band’s attempts to fully enjoy being here, I am no longer happy here. The amount of hate, negativity, and harassment we receive on a daily basis due to decisions made outside of our control has taken a massive toll on our sanity.

    Coming from Issues made me appreciate the autonomy we had as a band. We were fortunate enough to have worked with a label that cared for us, not only as musicians, but as people. They trusted our vision, never pushed anything on us that we didn’t want to do for ourselves, and ultimately felt like team members, not bosses. That’s been a dynamic that I have strived for within Bad Wolves for quite some time. There are some undeniably incredible people at Better Noise, but I will not stand by as yet another decision is being made for us that we are entirely opposed to, one that we as the faces of this band-will receive the brunt of the scrutiny and ridicule for. While the donation to her Imagination Library is an incredible choice to do something good with the profits, I can’t help but feel there is ill intent behind the decision to release the song.

    I would like to acknowledge and thank the label and John specifically for helping me sustain a living as much as possible while being off the road. There was a level of care there that is definitely not lost on me, but I have never been one to allow my art and decisions within the music world to be compromised, and I have no interest in being a vessel for what I believe to be terrible decisions.

    Music is my job, my livelihood, and most importantly, my passion. Stepping away from this is absolutely terrifying as I am sacrificing what little I have left when it comes to stability within the music world. I do not know what the future holds for me regarding that.

    This is not, by any means, some sort of call to arms against anyone, nor do I wish ill will on anyone involved in the label’s decision making. I absolutely loved the time I got to spend with the band. I love them all (the old and new members) as bandmates, people, and friends. I loved creating this upcoming album with them as I think it is a genuinely incredible piece of art, but this is a decision I just have to make.”

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