Metal Anarchy

  • Love Rarely Premiere “Will” Video

    Love Rarely have premiered a new video for their new song “Will.” This track is from the band’s new album, “Pain Travels,” which will be released on April 10. Guitarist Dan Dewsnap commented on the record:

    “‘Pain Travels’ takes you on a journey of attempting to cope with life when you might not have been dealt the best hand. It ended up being a deeper and darker record than we initially thought it would be, but that speaks to the authenticity on show. There’s a lot of positivity too. We’re basically saying things have been tough, but it’s going to be okay.”

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  • The Amity Affliction Announce European/UK Tour With Silent Planet, Varials, And Orthodox

    The Amity Affliction have announced a headlining European/UK tour. Silent Planet, Varials, and Orthodox will serve as support.

    Tour Dates:

    09/18 Wiesbaden, GER – Schlachthof
    09/19 Cologne, GER – Palladium
    09/20 Hamburg, GER – Grosse Freiheit 36
    09/22 Stockholm, SWE – Fallan
    09/24 Helsinki, FIN – Aaniwalli
    09/26 Oslo, NOR – Rockefeller
    09/27 Copenhagen, DEN – Vega
    09/28 Berlin, GER – Huxleys
    09/29 Warsaw, POL – Progresja
    10/01 Prague, CZE – Roxy
    10/02 Vienna, AUT – Gasometer
    10/03 Munich, GER – Tonhalle
    10/05 Zurich, SWI – Komplex 457
    10/06 Paris, FRA – Elysee Montmartre
    10/07 Antwerp, BEL – Zappa
    10/08 Tilburg, NET – 013
    10/10 Manchester, UK – O2 Ritz
    10/11 London, UK – O2 Forum Kentish Town
    10/12 Nottingham, UK – Rock City
    10/13 Bristol, UK – O2 Academy

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  • Kid Rock Faces Backlash For Past Lyrics About Underage Girls

    Kid Rock is facing backlash related to his 2001 song “Cool, Daddy Cool.“ The track, which appeared on the soundtrack for “Osmosis Jones,” resurfaced due to its gross references to underage girls.

    The offending lyrics said the following:

    “On my cell phone, I’m paid, G, can’t call me, just page me
    Young ladies, young ladies, I like ’em underage, see
    Some say that’s statutory, but I say it’s mandatory”

    Despite the controversy, Rock is still scheduled to perform during Turning Point USA’s “All-American American Halftime Show” on February 8. The event, which also features Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett, was put together for right-wingers angry about Bad Bunny and Green Day’s upcoming Super Bowl performances in Santa Clara, CA.

    However, Rock’s lyrics are seen as hypocritical considering Turning Point billed their show as an “American faith, family and freedom” event. Critics also pointed towards the singer’s support of United States president and convicted felon Donald Trump, who was accused of pedophila and more horrifying acts in the recently released Epstein files.

    Rock has yet to address the controversy, but he did announce a new tour in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Here’s the dates:

    With Brantley Gilbert and Them Dirty Roses:

    05/01 Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
    05/08 Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
    05/09 Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater

    With Parker McCollum:

    05/15 St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
    05/16 Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

    With Big & Rich and Them Dirty Roses:

    05/30 Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

    With Jon Pardi:

    06/05 Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
    06/06 Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
    06/19 Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
    06/20 Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake

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  • Impending Doom Premiere New Song “Holy Death”

    Impending Doom have premiered a new song titled “Holy Death.” You can check that out below:

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  • Good Tiger Premiere New Song “When Death First Appeared”

    Good Tiger have premiered a new song titled “When Death First Appeared.” This track is from the band’s new album, “The Most Negative Day Of The Year,” which will be released on February 16.

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  • Levels Share “Fume”/”Death Dance” Music Video

    Levels have shared a video for their new songs “Fume” and “Death Dance.” This track is from the band’s new album, “This Will Make You Feel Again,” which will be released on April 10.

    The group commented on “Fume”:

    “The song explores the emotional weight of a relationship pushed to its limits by burnout, miscommunication, and constant internal struggle. Through vivid imagery, it captures the tension between a love that’s inevitably turning cold and the desire to try and reignite it. It is a plea for connection, an honest reflection on trying to break through emotional distance and offer refuge before everything is burned.”

    They also commented on “Death Dance”

    “[It’s] about obsession — when one person becomes home, poison, and salvation all at once. It’s that feeling where leaving seems impossible, but staying slowly kills you. It’s caught between survival and surrender, and the song feeds from that space.”

    Vocalist Kolby Carignan also discussed the album:

    “For us, the main priority is to make you feel something. If you come to a Levels show or listen to a record, you should leave fully nourished. We don’t create songs; we create experiences.”

    The band added:

    “As creativity becomes shackled to algorithms and artificial intelligence, ‘TWMYFA’ subverts the standard and unapologetically delivers emotionally charged experiences grounded in reality and rhythm. Through its pulverizing riffs, electric energy, and hypnotic melodies, this release extensively explores elements of the modern human struggle—such as maintaining a sense of identity, reconciling religion with reality, and adapting in the wake of the unimaginable. From the void of collateral content, this album reaches out to offer you an escape: To feel.”

    “This Will Make You Feel Again” Track Listing:

    01. “Blue Heaven”
    02. “Godlike”
    03. “Death Dance”
    04. “Black Dove”
    05. “Fume”
    06. “Fragile”
    07. “FEEL.”
    08. “Covert One”
    09. “Strange Things”
    10. “The Grave”

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  • 40th Anniversary Of Metallica’s “Damage Inc.” Tour Will Be Celebrated At 2026 “Cliff Burton Day” Event In Castro Valley

    Late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton is set to be honored during a “Cliff Burton Day” event at the Chabot Theater in Castro Valley, CA on February 10. It will also double as a 40th anniversary celebration for Metallica’s “Damage Inc.” tour.

    A press release shared more details:

    “Cliff Burton Day 2026 celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Damage Inc. tour in the beautiful Chabot Theater in Cliff’s home town of Castro Valley California.

    Join The Cliff Burton Family on Tuesday, February 10th at 7pm PST as we hear touching Cliff stories from the Damage Inc. Road Crew; Eddie Kercher, Big Mick, Bobby Schneider, John Marshall, Howard Ungerleider, Andy Battye, and Aiden Mullen, as well as Mike Bordin and Bryan Kehoe. Hosted by Baby Huey, with live musical performances by Humma Kavula, Cataclysmic, and Harold O and more, this is a birthday bash you don’t want to miss!

    For those unable to attend in person, join the live stream broadcast starting 7pm PST HERE“

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  • King Ultramega Share Cover Of Chris Cornell’s “Preaching The End Of The World”

    Mark Menghi (Metal Allegiance), Ian Thornley (Big Wreck), Pete Thorn (Chris Cornell, Don Henley, etc.), Dave Kerzner (Sound Of Contact), Kenny Aronoff (Sammy Hahar, etc.), and Frank Mitaritonna have released a cover of “Preaching The End Of The World” as part of the Chris Cornell tribute project King Ultramega. You can check that out below. Proceeds from the track will be donated to MusiCares.

    The contributors commented:

    Thornley:

    “Pete Thorn is a dear friend and fellow Canadian who I know played with Chris Cornell for many years. He’s a great musician, and we’re always looking for projects to do together, so it was a quick ‘yes’ from me.”

    Aronoff:

    “I wanted to be part of this project because I know Mark was involved, and I’ve always been a huge fan of anything Chris Cornell on so many levels. ‘Preaching The End Of The World’ is an amazingly beautiful song, and Chris’s vocal performance is one of the most passionate and emotional vocal performances I have ever heard.”

    Menghi:

    “It’s a song about loneliness and searching for connection, something I can relate to. Just listen to the lyrics of this song. Chris is authentic, emotional, and vulnerable.

    When I chose this song for King Ultramega, I had a late 60s Beatles production vibe in mind. I tried to honor what made Chris’s original recording so special, not only instrumentally but in the production as well.”

    Thorn:

    “‘Preaching The End Of The World’ is a beautiful song that I always enjoyed performing with Chris during my time on tour with him. I remember a show in Tel Aviv where he talked about writing it during a dark time, but ended by saying, ‘but I made it!’ I always think about that in a positive way. He made it for a long time, and we should all be thankful for that.”

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  • Pete Sandoval (Ex-Morbid Angel, Etc.): “I’ve Finally Been Properly Diagnosed As Autistic”

    Pete Sandoval (Terrorizer, ex-Morbid Angel, etc.) has revealed that he has been diagnosed with autism. The drummer says the discovery has “allowed [him] to better understand [himself] instead of fighting it.”

    Sandoval said the following:

    “After many years of confusion and misdiagnosis, I’ve finally been properly diagnosed as autistic (Level 1) ADOS-2 module 4 (and some other tests) . This has been part of who I am since childhood, even though for a long time I didn’t have the words or understanding for it.

    Over the years, this has affected how I communicate, how I process sound, and how I interact with people — sometimes in ways that may have seemed confusing, distant, or misunderstood. It was never about not caring, not listening, or not wanting to connect.

    Now, at 61 having clarity has brought a lot of peace. It explains so much — and it’s allowed me to better understand myself instead of fighting it.

    I’m still here, still playing, still creating, still grateful — after back surgery, after life challenges, and now with a better understanding of my own mind.

    If sharing this helps even one person feel less alone or more patient with themselves or others, then it’s worth it.

    Thank you for the love and support through the years.”

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  • Shinedown Drop Off Kid Rock’s Rock The Country Festival

    Shinedown have dropped off Kid Rock’s Rock The Country Festival. The band made the decision after facing backlash for performing alongside right-wing artists like Rock, Jason Aldean, etc. amid political strife brought on by Donald Trump’s administration. Ironically, Shinedown’s cancellation comes shortly after drummer Barry Kerch called rapper Ludacris a “coward” for backing out of the event.

    Shinedown issued the following statement:

    “SHINEDOWN is everyone’s band. We feel that we have been given a platform to bring all people together through the power of music and song.

    We have one BOSS, and it is everyone in the audience. Our band’s purpose is to unite, not divide. With that in mind, we have made the decision that we will not be playing the Rock The Country Festival.

    We know this decision will create differences of opinion. But we do not want to participate in something we believe will create further division.

    And to our fans, thank you for supporting and believing in us.

    We love and appreciate you always.

    All love and respect,

    SHINEDOWN”

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