• Extinction A.D. Recruit Incendiary Guitarist Brian Audley For New Song “Truth Or Consequences”

    Extinction A.D. have joined forces with Incendiary guitarist Brian Audley for a new song titled “Truth Or Consequences.” You can check that out below. Vocalist/guitarist Rick Jimenez commented:

    “Working with Brian was a no-brainer for us. Incendiary has always been a massive influence on the Long Island scene, and having his energy on this track took it to a completely different level of aggression. This song veers hard into the ideology of more ground level stakes, which hearkens back to vibes of a former band of mine and Audley’s called Soldiers.”

  • Slayer Announce Second Los Angeles “Reign In Blood” 40th Anniversary Show

    Due to very high demand, Slayer have booked an additional “Reign In Blood” 40th anniversary show in Inglewood, CA. The band will now be performing the album in full on the following dates:

    09/04 Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater (feat. Down, Suicidal Tendencies, and Hatebreed)
    11/13 Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum (feat. Cannibal Corpse, Cavalera, and Crowbar)
    11/14 Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum (feat. Cannibal Corpse, Cavalera, and Crowbar)

  • Gojira’s Mario Duplantier Shares New Drum Solo “Avalanche”

    Gojira’s Mario Duplantier has shared a new drum solo, which he is calling “Avalanche.” You can check that out below:

  • Today Is The Day Announce Spring Tour

    Today Is The Day have announced a spring U.S. tour. Select shows will find the band joining Pentagram, Eyehategod, and Napalm Death. Here’s the dates:

    05/19 Richmond, VA – The Broadberry (feat. Napalm Death)
    05/22 York, PA – Shiloh American Legion Post #791
    05/23 New Hope, PA – John And Peter’s (feat. Eyehategod)
    05/26 Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall (feat. Pentagram)
    05/27 Dunbar, WV – The Shop (feat. Pentagram)
    05/28 Detroit, MI – The Sanctuary (feat. Pentagram)
    05/29 Hobart, IN – Hobart Art Theater (feat. Pentagram)
    05/30 Logansport, IN – Bonus Pints
    05/31 Chicago, IL – WC Social Club (feat. Pentagram)

  • Puscifer Release “Tales From The Pusciverse #3: The Synth Whisperer”

    Puscifer have released the third issue of their new comic book series, “Tales From The Pusciverse #3: The Synth Whisperer.” Fans can buy that HERE.

    Here’s a description:

    “The latest installment of ‘Tales From The Pusciverse’ centers on one of the newest and most enigmatic characters to emerge from the expanding Puscifer universe… The Synth Whisperer. Introduced on a recent episode of the ‘Tales From The Pusciverse Prodcast’ as ‘the man, the myth, the legend known as The Synth Whisperer in the deepest and darkest corners of the online music community,’ this master of technology possesses electronics and can synchronize even the most temperamental of machines, including the Synclavier and Fairlight. As strange signals ripple across the Pusciverse, only The Synth Whisperer may hold the power to restore order, or reshape it entirely.

    Written by Maynard James Keenan, the new issue features cover art by Zombie Yeti, artwork by Marlin Shoop (“Captain Action,” “G.I. Joe,” “Unprepped”), lettering by Jack Morelli (“Afterlife with Archie,” “Peter Parker Annual,” Marvel Comics) and faux advertisements by Andy Belanger.”

    Frontman Maynard James Keenan commented:

    “The stories are starting to unfold. The Synth Whisperer, The Briefcase, Fanny Grey, and Bellendia Black details are dropping like bread crumbs. This is only the beginning.”

  • The Word Alive To Celebrate 15th Anniversary Of “Deceiver” And 10th Anniversary Of “Dark Matter” On North American Tour

    The Word Alive will be commemorating 15 years of “Deceiver” and 10 years of “Dark Matter” on a North American tour. Not Enough Space, Downswing, and Code:Words will serve as support.

    Tour Dates:

    07/11 Chicago, IL – WC Social Club
    07/12 Kansas City, MO – Warehouse on Broadway
    07/14 Denver, CO – The Oriental Theater
    07/15 Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
    07/17 Pomona, CA – The Glass House
    07/18 Meza, AZ – Nile Theater
    07/19 Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
    07/21 San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
    07/22 Dallas, TX – Puzzles Deep Ellum
    07/23 Houston, TX – The Secret Group
    07/25 Tampa, FL – Orpheum
    07/26 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Hell)
    07/28 Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
    07/29 Richmond, VA – The Broadberry
    07/31 Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry
    08/01 New York, NY – The Gramercy Theatre
    08/02 Worcester, MA – The Palladium (Upstairs)
    08/04 Montreal, QC – Fairmount Theatre
    08/05 Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
    08/07 New Kensington, PA – Preserving Underground
    08/08 Detroit, MI – The Shelter

  • Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra To Perform Music From In Flames, At The Gates, & Dark Tranquillity During “The Gothenburg Sound” Shows

    The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra have booked two “Gothenburg Sound” shows. The concerts will find them performing music from In Flames, At The Gates, and Dark Tranquillity. Josef Rhedin will be conducting the new compositions, which were put together by Johan Lindström and John Metcalfe.

    Here’s the dates:

    12/04 Gothenburg, SWE – Konserthus
    12/05 Gothenburg, SWE – Konserthus

    The orchestra said the following:

    “Even those who have never set foot at a hard rock concert will recognize themselves in the melodic world. Much of the Gothenburg sound is close to Swedish folk music and traditional classical music – with clear melancholy, long melodies and a varied expression where the raw and the sweet meet.

    The concert is also a warm tribute to the memory of Tomas ‘Tompa’ Lindberg. As the frontman of At The Gates, Lindberg was one of the most important figures behind the Gothenburg sound.”

    Dark Tranquillity also commented:

    “It’s a great honor to finally announce that the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra will perform a tribute to the “Gothenburg Sound”.

    This has been in the works for quite some time, and hearing Dark Tranquillity, together with songs from At the Gates and In Flames, translated for a full orchestra is something we never could have imagined when this all began.

    GSO is Sweden’s national orchestra and one of Europe’s premier orchestras, so to be recognized like this by our hometown is truly special.

    Join us for this unique milestone in our journey on December 4 and 5.

    This is a big deal!”

  • SLIFT Announce North American And European/UK Tours

    SLIFT have booked some North American and European/UK tours for this fall. The band will be hitting the road in support of their new album, “Fantasia,” which will be released on June 5.

    Tour Dates:

    France:

    06/29 Paris, FRA – L’Olympia (feat. All Them Witches)

    North America:

    10/06 Boston, MA – The Sinclair
    10/07 New York, NY – LPR
    10/08 Washington, DC – The Atlantis
    10/09 Cleveland, OH – Reachland Ballroom
    10/10 Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
    10/11 Detroit, MI – El Club
    10/13 Chicago, IL – Outset
    10/14 St. Paul, MN – Turf Club
    10/16 Denver, CO – Bluebird Theatre
    10/20 Seattle, WA – Neumos
    10/21 Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
    10/23 San Francisco, CA – August Hall
    10/24 Los Angeles, CA – Pacific Electric

    Europe/UK:

    11/17 Toulouse, FRA – Le Bikini
    11/18 La Rochelle, FRA – La Sirene
    11/19 Nantes, FRA – Stereolux
    11/20 Rennes, FRA – Antipode
    11/23 Amsterdam, NET – Paradiso
    11/24 Groningen, NET – Vera
    11/25 Hamburg, GER – Knust
    11/26 Berlin, GER – Lido
    11/27 Prague, CZE – Subzero
    11/28 Frankfurt, GER – Zoom
    11/30 Zurich, SWI – Plaza
    12/01 Milan, ITA – Arci Bellezza
    12/02 Lyon, FRA – Transbordeur
    12/03 Strasbourg, FRA – La Laiterie
    12/04 Bruxelles, BEL – Ancienne Belgique
    12/05 Lille, FRA – L’Aeronef
    12/08 Dublin, IRE – Academy
    12/10 Manchester, UK – Gorilla
    12/11 Nottingham, UK – Rescue Rooms
    12/12 Bristol, UK – Thekla
    12/13 London, UK – Islington Assembly Hall
    02/03 Porto, POR – M.Ou.Co
    02/04 Lisboa, POR – Republica de Musica
    02/05 Madrid, SPA – Copernico
    02/06 Barcelona, SPA – Wolf

  • Tarja Turunen (Ex-Nightwish) Shares Music Video For New Song “I Don’t Care” Featuring Dani Filth (Cradle Of Filth)

    Tarja Turunen (ex-Nightwish) has premiered a new video for her new song “I Don’t Care.” The track, which features Dani Filth (Cradle Of Filth), is from her new album, “Frisson Noir,” which will be released on June 12. Turunen commented:

    “I always believed in my dreams, and I have never allowed anyone to direct my life choices. I don’t necessarily fit in, but I don’t care. I have always admired how Dani has created a brand and image for his band Cradle of Filth, and for himself, that stand out from the rest. I truly believe he is perfect for this song, where I praise individualism and simply don’t give a shit about what others have to say.”

  • SUMAC Announce Canadian Shows

    SUMAC have announced three Canadian shows. Here’s the dates:

    06/04 Victoria, BC – Otherguise
    06/05 Vancouver, BC – Cobalt
    06/06 Kelowna, BC – Jackknife