Metal Anarchy

  • Attila’s Chris Fronzak Apologizes For Controversial Joke About Beartooth’s Caleb Shomo

    As previously reported, Beartooth’s Caleb Shomo has been facing various attacks online due to his new look in the band’s music video for “Free.” Among those taking shots at the singer, was Attila vocalist Chris Fronzak, who suggested that he changed his name from Shomo to “homo.” As such, he has since apologized, saying he “thought it was lighthearted.”

    Fronzak said the following:

    “I would like to formally apologize for my tweet about Caleb Shomo. I meant it as a joke, but it didn’t come across that way. I don’t know what he’s going through at the moment, but I wish him the best. The world has too much hate rn & I don’t want to add any fuel to that fire.

    People will probably twist this into more negativity, but I am being honest. I meant it as a joke, not a jab at gay people. I personally thought it was lighthearted but I suppose that’s subjective.

    From my perspective- I get death threats daily for over a decade. People call me horrific things & make up terrible stories. Horrible stuff every day. My perspective is skewed, the internet has desensitized me so I thought it was a 1/10 light joke.

    The reality is, people are struggling in their own ways, and jokes are subjective. You never know what someone is going through. Therefore, I am sorry, and I will work towards thinking about things deeper before I just word-vomit shit into this bird app. Love yall”

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  • VindictA (Ex-Dogma) Recruit Godiva Drummer Gemma Sofia Salvatori

    VindictA, the new project featuring former Dogma members Grace Jane Pasturini (vocals), Amber Maldonado (guitar), and Patri Grief (guitar), have recruited Gemma Sofia Salvatori (Godiva) as their new drummer. The band commented:

    “Disciples, let us introduce and give a warm welcome to our fourth priestess, the one who holds time and destruction… “KALI” Gemma Sofia Salvatori. A goddess and mother who shows the path of radical transformation; to truly embody your power and release all that no longer serves you. March is for revelations!”

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  • Shinedown And Bush Announce Australian/New Zealand Tour

    Shinedown and Bush have announced a co-headlining Australian/New Zealand tour. Here’s the dates for that run:

    09/17 Auckland, NZ – Spark Arena
    09/20 Brisbane, AUS – Riverstage
    09/23 Sydney, AUS – Hordern Pavilion
    09/25 Melbourne, AUS – John Cain Arena
    09/27 Adelaide, AUS – AEC Theatre
    09/29 Perth, AUS – HPC

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  • Moon Shot Premiere “No Walls” Music Video

    Moon Shot (Children Of Bodom, Lapko, etc.) have premiered a new video for their new song “No Walls.” You can check that out below. According to guitarist Jussi Ylikoski, the track is “a massive sing-along anthem with a message and melody fit for a king.” Frontman Ville Malja also described it as “a loud statement for unity in dark times.” The single is taken from the band’s upcoming album “Thunderlust.” The group have also announced a fall tour in support of that record. Here’s the dates:

    10/22 Leipzig, GER – Hellraiser
    10/23 Berlin, GER – Badehaus
    10/24 Hamburg, GER – Logo
    11/12 Bochum, GER – Rockpalast
    11/13 Frankfurt, GER – Nachtleben
    11/14 Munich, GER – Backstage Club
    11/19 Düsseldorf, GER – Ratinger Hof
    11/20 Hannover, GER – Lux

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  • New Ozzy Osbourne Statue To Be Unveiled At Hellfest In Clisson, France

    A new statute of the late Ozzy Osbourne is set to be unveiled at this year’s Hellfest. That event will be held in Clisson, France on June 18-21. Osbourne’s wife and manager Sharon Osbourne shared a photo of the monument during a recent appearance at MIDEM in Cannes, France. She said the following:

    “Oh, there he is. Look at him, a rock god. That is going to debut at Hellfest, and that is June 18th. And the whole family will be there to see it. And it’s such a great tribute. It’s amazing. So, I can only thank [Hellfest director] Ben [Barbaud]. Just bless you. It’s an amazing piece of art.”

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  • Twisted Sister Recruit Drummer Joey Cassata For Upcoming Shows

    Twisted Sister have recruited drummer Joey Cassata (Ace Frehley, etc.) for their 50th anniversary shows. As previously reported, those concerts will also find Sebastian Bach (ex-Skid Row) performing in place of frontman Dee Snider. Cassata commented:

    “SUPER excited (and beyond honored) to be drumming for this LEGENDARY band!! I’ve been an SMF since I was 8 years old… and now this?! Absolutely surreal. YOU CAN’T STOP ROCK AND ROLL!! Let’s gooooo!!!”

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  • Jungle Rot Announce Summer European Tour

    Jungle Rot have announced a summer European tour. KHNVM and Rats Of Gomorrah will also join the band on select dates.

    Tour Dates:

    06/05 Slavicin, CZE- Karpaty Festival
    06/06 Emmen, NET – Pitfest Festival

    With KHNVM:

    06/07 Göttingen, GER – Musa
    06/08 Bydgoszcz, POL – Over The Under Pub
    06/09 Vilnius, LIT – Narauti
    06/10 Riga, LAT – MCB Clubs
    06/11 Tallinn, EST – Paavli Kultuurvabrik
    06/12 Turku, FIN – Nirvana Fuusio
    06/13 Tampere, FIN – Varjobaari
    06/14 Helsinki, FIN – On The Rocks

    Jungle Rot:

    07/03 Trutnov, CZE – Obscene Extreme Festival

    With Rats Of Gomorrah:

    07/04 Salzburg, AUT – Rockhouse
    07/05 Vienna, AUT – Escape
    07/06 Timisoara, ROM – Nemesis Club
    07/07 Bucharest, ROM – Encore Club
    07/08 Belgrade, SRB – Zappa Barka
    07/10 Val Resia, ITA – eResia Festival
    07/11 Erba, ITA – Centrale Rock Pub
    07/12 Barberaz, FRA – Brin de Zinc
    07/13 Martigny, SWI – SunsetBar
    07/14 Basel, SWI – Valhalla Bar
    07/15 Lyon, FRA – Rock n Eat
    07/16 Weinheim, GER – Cafe Central
    07/17 Bertingen, GER – RUDE Festival
    07/18 Münster, GER – Tryptichon

    Jungle Rot:

    08/01 Dortmund, GER – Deathfest

    With KHNVM:

    08/02 Diest, BEL – HellCafe
    08/03 Esch-Belval, LUX – MK Bar
    08/04 Stuttgart, GER – Schwarzer Keiler
    08/05 Berlin, GER – Lido
    08/06 Schwerin, GER – Club Zenith

    Jungle Rot:

    08/07 Schlotheim, GER – Partysan Festival
    08/08 Kortrijk, BEL – Alcatraz Festival

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  • Poppy And Son Lux Featured On “In Death We’ve Just Begun” From “Marathon” Video Game

    Poppy and Son Lux are featured on a new song titled “In Death We’ve Just Begun.” That track was recorded for the video game “Marathon” (out March 5). A music video for the single can be found below:

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  • Life Cycles Announce “No One Escapes Death” EP, Share “Fatal Path” Video

    Life Cycles have announced a new EP titled “No One Escapes Death.” The effort will be released on March 27 and it can be pre-ordered HERE.

    “No One Escapes Death” Track Listing:

    01. “Hell Beneath” (feat. Josh Middleton of Sylosis)
    02. “Fatal Path“
    03. “No Man’s Land“
    04. “Mouth Of Doubt“
    05. “Soul In Chains” (feat. Matt Heafy of Trivium)
    06. “The End Still Awaits“

    Drummer Xavier Rios commented:

    “This record is an expansion of our crossover sound with a focus on groove and detail in the riffs. We really wanted to display the journey we’ve been on as a band the last couple of years through this project. The energy is on 10 and we have a little bit of new flavor this time around.”

    A music video for the effort’s first single, “Fatal Path,” can be found below. Vocalist Luis Lopez Jr. added the following about that track:

    “‘Fatal Path‘ is about the evil persuasive ways of lust. Letting it drag you to dark places, it tricks you into believing it’s more than just pleasure, ultimately pulling back the curtain and showing that it was all an illusion.”

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  • Metal Anarchy’s New Music Showcase: Q&A With The Chuck Norris Experiment

    Time for the next edition of Metal Anarchy’s “new music showcase,” the feature where I introduce you to artists that readers of this site may find interesting. This time I have a Q&A with Chuck Dakota of The Chuck Norris Experiment.

    METAL ANARCHY: Tell me a little about your band:

    DAKOTA: Hello! Chuck Dakota, bass player extraordinaire, of Sweden’s finest – The Chuck Norris Experiment. We are a five piece rock outfit from Gothenburg. The band has been around since 2004, when we released our first album, and we have released tons of vinyl since then – both albums and singles.

    The band consists of:

    Chuck Daniels – Guitar
    Chuck the Ripper – Guitar
    Chuck Buzz – Drums
    Chuck Ransom – Vocals
    Chuck Dakota – Bass

    METAL ANARCHY: Who are your main influences?

    DAKOTA: Everything rock! I mean we have a broad palette of musical interests in the band ranging from scandi rock, to black metal, to outlaw country, to death metal, to blues and everything in between. All that is cooked down to how we believe rock should be played like.

    METAL ANARCHY: What is your latest release and why should readers of this site check it out?

    DAKOTA: Our latest release is a B-side compilation called ‘HOT STUFF 3.’ As I mentioned above, we release a lot of music. And from time to time we sum up our singles and release them as a 12” vinyl under the ‘Hot Stuff’ name. Our latest one was released in the beginning of 2026 and features some original CNE songs and some really cool covers from bands such as Dead Moon, Blue Öyster Cult, The Misfits, Demolition 23 and more.

    METAL ANARCHY: What can people expect when they go to your live shows?

    DAKOTA: A punch in the face by an awesome force of pure rock’n’roll. We have a true passion for playing live and love to give the audience the best experience possible. So if you like to watch five sweaty guys playing like it’s the last time they’ll ever play, then we are the band to see.

    METAL ANARCHY: Where do you see your band heading in 5 years?

    DAKOTA: Straight to the top and beyond!

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