• Maynard James Keenan Sued By Former Business Partner Over Gin Venture

    Maynard James Keenan (Tool, Puscifer, etc.) is currently facing a lawsuit related to his gin venture. A former business partner named Dave Sanclement took legal action after he was allegedly relieved of his duties at the Potions distillery for reasons unrelated to work. PotionG and co-managers Tim White and Calvin Arnold were listed as defendants as well.

    The following was said in the complaint:

    “Plaintiff is one of four members/managers of Potions with a 22.8% interest therein. Defendants Keenan, White and Arnold are the other members/managers of Potions whose respective interests are: 31.6%, 22.8%, and 22.8%. Potions is governed by a Board comprised of the four managers named above. Pursuant to the Limited Liability Company Agreement of Potions, dated July 11, 2024 (“Potions OA”), to which the Plaintiff and all Defendants are parties, the business and affairs of the company are to be managed, operated and controlled at the direction of the Board.

    At the Board’s direction, it was determined that Plaintiff would oversee, manage and guide the day-to-day operations of the venture, due to his background, qualifications, and operational expertise superior to the other founding members. Notably, the pitch deck provided to investors to solicit their investment, and all drafts thereof, confirmed the Board’s agreement for Plaintiff to manage the day-to-day affairs of the venture.

    The Defendants’ representation to investors that Plaintiff would be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations was intended to attract, and did attract, money from investors, whose decision to invest money was made in reliance on this representation. The Board’s decision for Plaintiff to manage the day-to-day operations was believed to be in the best interest of the company, given his qualifications for this role relative to the other members. The promise to manage day-to-day operations was intended to induce, and was a material reason for, Plaintiff’s agreement to participate in the venture. In reliance on the agreement for Plaintiff to manage the day-to-day operations, Plaintiff invested a substantial amount of time, energy and effort getting the venture up and running.

    However, notwithstanding the parties’ agreement, in or around November 2025, the Defendants conspired in bad faith to strip Plaintiff of this role, in retaliation for something wholly unrelated to the business of Potions. To be sure, on September 30 and October 10, 2025, Plaintiff lodged a series of formal complaints about Defendant Keenan related to workplace issues at his other businesses. The complaints alleged conduct by Keenan that Plaintiff believed to be illegal.

    Coincidentally, one month later, in retaliation for the same, the other three members/managers of Potions, led by Keenan, took the following actions to freeze out the Plaintiff:

    * Stripped him of his responsibility for daily oversight of business operations.
    * Banned him from company headquarters.
    * Voided his consulting contract.
    * Refused him access to the company’s books and records.
    * Denied him access to the company’s product.
    * Denied him access to company bank accounts.
    * Impaired his relationship with the company’s legal counsel, accountant, and bookkeeper.
    * Directed him not to communicate with investors.
    * Denied his right to cultivate local and out of market business relationships.
    * Refused to communicate generally about the business.

    As a result, the Plaintiff has wrongfully been deprived of the very role and
    responsibility which he was promised and on which he (and all investors) relied. In addition, Article VI, Section 6.01 of the Potions OA provides: The Company shall keep adequate books and records at its place of business, setting forth a true and accurate account of all business transactions arising out of and in connection with the conduct of the Company. Any Member or its designated representative shall have the right, at any reasonable time, to have access to and inspect, copy and audit such books or records. Article VI, Section 6.01 of the Potions OA permits any member or its duly authorized representative to inspect, copy and audit the books and records of the Company.

    On January 9, 2026, Plaintiff sent Potions a written request to inspect the books and records pursuant to Article VI, Section 6.01 of the Potions OA and A.R.S. 29-3410. 27. The request specifically identified the following records to be made available for inspection and copying, including:

    * Legal Fees.
    * Development Agreements.
    * Banking Statements.
    * Vendor Agreements.
    * Lease Agreements, Licensing Applications or Permits.
    * Consulting Agreements or Proposals.

    The request also noted that “each request applies to the business matters for Potions, LLC along with all records for PotionsG, LLC that exist as a result of Potions, LLC management of PotionsG, LLC.” Potions failed to respond to the Plaintiff’s request.

    On January 12, 2026, Plaintiff sent Potions a second written request to inspect the books and records pursuant to Article VI, Section 6.01 of the Potions OA and A.R.S. 29-3410. Potions refused to comply with the Plaintiff’s request. On January 13, 2026, Plaintiff sent Potions a third written request to inspect the books and records pursuant to Article VI, Section 6.01 of the Potions OA and A.R.S. 29-3410.

    To date, however, and despite multiple requests, Potions has failed and refused to comply. As a result, Plaintiff has wrongfully been denied access to the books and records to which he is entitled under the Potions OA and A.R.S. 29-3410.”

    Sanclemente is seeking access to the company’s books and accounting and punitive damages for “willful, extreme, outrageous and malicious conduct.” He also wants to have his legal fees covered.

    [via Courthouse New Service]

  • To The Grave Sign New Deal With BLKIIBLK, Premiere “EYESTALK ABLATIONS” Music Video

    To The Grave have signed a new deal with BLKIIBLK. With this news, the band have also shared a new video for their new song “EYESTALK ABLATIONS.”

    Vocalist Dane Evans commented on the new deal:

    “Being signed to BLKIIBLK is another clean, exciting gear in the meatgrinder and we couldn’t be more stoked to be working with the team there. Can’t overstate how cool it is to be locked in with the legends there, alongside some bands and names we’ve looked up to most of our lives. Lots of big bullets loaded into this thing, very excited to see the damage they’re capable of.”

    He also added the following about the single:

    “‘EYESTALK ABLATIONS‘ is a shotgun blast to the face: claustrophobic, heavy from front to back and not a second wasted on room to breathe. This track feels like the old version of TTG got dragged out the back and shot, then someone bagged up the bits and made a monster out of it with some parts of Lamb Of God and Cerebral Bore to make up what’s missing.

    The video might be the most fun we’ve ever had filming and it’s the first one I wasn’t the one covered in fake blood, for once everyone else got to be that guy. It was a blast. Massive thank you to Colin Jeffs for pulling no punches on a really cool concept and QLD police for not being able to find the place.”

  • Imminence Sign With Sumerian Records, Tease New Song

    Imminence have signed a new deal with Sumerian Records. With this news, the band have also shared a teaser for their new song “The Sword That Never Bends.” A video for the track will debut on June 11.

  • Rev3rent Sign With Deep Love Recordings, Premiere “Last One Here” Music Video

    Rev3rent have signed a new deal with Atlantic Records imprint Deep Love Recordings. With this news, the band have also shared a new video for their new song “Last One Here.” You can see that below:

  • Left To Suffer Premiere New Song “Gun In The Duffel Bag”

    Left To Suffer have released a new song titled “Gun In The Duffel Bag.” Vocalist Taylor Barber commented:

    “This song is about when your anger has boiled over and you’ve lost all sense of control on your emotions. So you’re violently romanticizing the downfall for your enemies in your head.”

    Guitarist Peter Higgs added:

    “‘Gun In The Duffel Bag‘ is one of the more brutally honest songs we’ve put out when it comes to anger, regret and survival instinct happening all at the same time. Can’t think of a better way to settle in and show everyone this new chapter we’ve entered with Hopeless Records.”

  • Acid Bath And Ministry Announce Colorado And Illinois Shows

    Acid Bath and Ministry have announced two shows together. Here’s the dates:

    09/15 Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre (feat. Twin Tribes and Windhand)
    10/03 Chicago, IL – Salt Shed Outdoors (feat. Windhand)

  • The Last Ten Seconds Of Life To Replace Balmora On First Leg Of The Summer Slaughter Tour

    The Last Ten Seconds Of Life have been added to the first leg of this year’s Summer Slaughter Tour. The band will be replacing Balmora, who are currently “pending in the wake of disturbing grooming allegations against guitarist Jay Torblaa.

    Tour Dates:

    Hatebreed, Devourment, Snuffed On Sight, The Last Ten Seconds Of Life, and Face Yourself:

    07/02 Reading, PA – Reverb
    07/03 Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27
    07/04 Jackson Township, NJ – Hellfest (Hatebreed only)
    07/05 Worcester, MA – The Palladium (feat. Bleeding Through)
    07/07 Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
    07/08 Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
    07/09 New Orleans, LA – Tipitina’s
    07/10 Houston, TX – House of Blues
    07/11 Austin, TX – Emo’s
    07/12 Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom
    07/14 Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
    07/15 Omaha, NE – The Admiral

    Hatebreed:

    07/16 Cadott, WI – Rockfest
    07/17 Chicago, IL – The Rumble
    07/18 Mansfield, OH – Inkcarceration

    Hatebreed, Incantation, Snuffed On Sight, The Last Ten Seconds Of Life, and Face Yourself:

    07/19 Saginaw, MI – The Vault
    07/21 St. Louis, MO – Pop’s Nightclub
    07/22 Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s Entertainment Center
    07/23 Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Theatre
    07/24 Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom

  • Madball Premiere “Tethered” Music Video

    Madball have premiered a new video for their new song “Tethered.” This track is from the band’s new album, “Not Your Kingdom,” which will be released on July 24. Vocalist Freddy Cricien commented:

    “‘Tethered’ is the opening song on the record and that’s ironic because it’s one of the last ones written for the album. I love the vibe, very bouncy groovy NYHC that really transported me back to the ’90s — hence the lyrics/theme. To my ears, it has a ‘nostalgic’ feel but still manages to come across as something new for us! Made sense for it to be the second single to demonstrate the diversity of the album — the whole thing is a story, a ride of sorts and this one as the opener really sets a good pace sonically and lyrically.”

  • Ho99o9 Premiere “Power In Numbers” Music Video

    Ho99o9 have premiered a new video for their new song “Power In Numbers.” You can check that out below. The single serves as “a powerful message rooted in unity, resistance, and collective strength.”

  • Watch Rush Perform Entire “2112” Suite In Los Angeles

    On June 9, Rush’s new lineup, bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, drummer Anika Nilles, and keyboardist Loren Gold, performed the band’s entire “2112” suite during the second night of their “Fifty Something” tour at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, CA. You can see fan-filmed footage of that below. Notably, the concert also included the tour debuts of “The Analog Kid,” “Leave That Thing Alone,” “Headlong Flight,” and “The Trees.”