Metal Anarchy

  • Butcher Babies’ Heidi Shepherd Reflects On Carla Harvey’s 2024 Exit: “The Hardest Part About It All Was The Loss Of A Best Friend Of 20-Something Years”

    During an interview with SPIN, Butcher Babies singer Heidi Shepherd reflected on parting ways with co-vocalist Carla Harvey in 2024. According to her, “the hardest part about it all was really just the loss of a best friend of 20-something years.”

    Shepherd said the following:

    “I think the hardest part about it all was really just the loss of a best friend of 20-something years, you know? I didn’t know it was going to be so hard.

    I had this link on my arm, a BFF right here with me for 20 years. And now it’s, like, where do I stand as an individual not attached to that? It’s still something that I have to look at and think, will I ever get to that friendship again with someone else? Or is that friendship gone forever?

    [Guitarist] Henry [Flury] and I have been together for 15 years, we’re each other’s creative partner, so that part was the same.

    When somebody decides that all the years and all the work and stuff that you put into something, that they’re finished with it, that’s fine. And I have had to keep telling myself, that’s okay. I respect it. But my journey is not done. Henry’s journey is not done. And I feel like I have a duty, not just to myself, but to our fans, to our managers, to our agents, to our lawyer, people that have been with us for almost 20 years.

    This is so much bigger than two people. This is so much bigger than five people. This is so much bigger than a band. I had to look at it and say, all right, we need to keep this going. And honestly, I feel stronger than ever.”

    For her part, Harvey previously said she felt “kind of squeezed out” of the band.

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  • Father Of Fan Kicked Out Of Sex Pistols’ Denver, CO Show Issues Apology To Frank Carter

    As previously reported, Sex Pistols singer Frank Carter ejected a male fan from the band’s October 9 show at the Ogden Theatre in Denver, CO after he stirred up some drama over a women-only mosh pit. Now, the individual’s father has issued an apology to Carter, saying that “wasn’t how [his son] was raised.”

    Here’s the father’s full statement:

    “Frank let me apologize that was my idiotic son who decided to make a stand last night in Denver about the womens mosh pit. Wasn’t how he was raised, wasn’t what he was taught. His sisters learning of his stand are very upset w him as am I. Unfortunately this is what has happened in our country and the misinformation and poison that has been spewed into young and old people has infected and affected our country.

    Ty for doing that- keep it up and ty for a great show. I was watching from the balcony and didn’t even know it was him until after the show. Keep rocking and making moments like that. I watched the women during their time and saw all of them having so much fun and I wonder years from now what they will do from your encouragement to try something they may have always wanted to but didnt feel safe trying to do. All small acts are important! Keep it up and best to ya n the band.”

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  • Royal Blood Premiere “Dead Company” Video

    Royal Blood have shared an animated video for the title track of their new album “Dead Company.” That effort will be released on November 13.

    Basdist/vocalist Mike Kerr commented:

    “It’s amazing what it can do to your body, to your mind. You can change your entire perception and mood just from a song.”

    In other news, the band also have the following dates booked:

    11/12 Kingston upon Thames, UK – CIRCUIT Kingston (early)
    11/12 Kingston upon Thames, UK – CIRCUIT Kingston (late)
    11/14 Oxford, UK – O2 Academy Oxford (early)
    11/14 Oxford, UK – O2 Academy Oxford (late)
    11/15 Nottingham, UK – Level
    11/17 Liverpool, UK – Camp and Furnace (early)
    11/17 Liverpool, UK – Camp and Furnace (late)
    11/18 Leeds, UK – Beckett University Union (early)
    11/18 Leeds, UK – Beckett University Union (late)
    11/20 Dundee, UK – LiveHouse
    11/24 Bristol, UK – The Prospect Building
    11/25 Newcastle, UK – O2 City Hall
    11/27 Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo
    11/28 Glasgow, UK – Barrowland
    11/29 Glasgow, UK – Barrowland
    12/02 Wolverhampton, UK – Civic Hall
    12/03 London, UK – Olympia The Grand Hall
    12/04 Brighton, UK – Brighton Centre
    02/25 Antwerp, BEL – Lotto Arena
    02/26 Amsterdam, NET – AFAS Live
    02/27 Paris, FRA – Zénith Paris – La Villette
    03/01 Cologne, GER – E-Werk
    03/02 Berlin, GER – Columbiahalle
    03/03 Munich, GER – Muffathalle
    03/05 Milan, ITA – Alcatraz
    03/06 Lausanne, SWI – Docks
    03/07 Toulouse, FRA – Le Bikini
    03/09 Madrid, SPA – La Riviera
    03/11 Lisbon, POR – Lisbon Coliseum

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  • Watch Slaughter To Prevail Cover Suicide Silence’s “Unanswered” With Rev3rent’s Josh Guard

    During Slaughter To Prevail’s October 9 show at the Hard Rock Live in Orlando, FL, the band were joined onstage by Rev3rent’s Josh Guard for a live cover of Suicide Silence’s “Unanswered.” You can see fan-filmed footage of that below:

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  • Watch Bring Me The Horizon And Josh Scogin Perform “The Fox And The Wolf” For The First Time

    During Bring Me The Horizon’s set at this year’s Furnace Fest in Birmingham, Alabama, the band were joined onstage by Josh Scogin (The Chariot, ’68) for the live debut of their collaborative track “The Fox And The Wolf.” You can see fan-filmed footage of that below. The song is from Bring Me The Horizon’s 2010 album “There Is A Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is A Heaven Let’s Keep It A Secret.”

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  • Memoriam Premiere New Song “Nothing More To Say”

    Memoriam (ex-Bolt Thrower) have premiered a new song titled “Nothing More To Say.” That track is from the band’s final album, “Endgame,” which will be released on January 29.

    Vocalist Karl Willetts commented:

    “‘Nothing More To Say‘ is the first single and opening track from our final album, ‘Endgame.’ For me, there is something deeply poignant about that title. Knowing this is our final album gives those words a significance that goes beyond the song itself.It feels like the right place to begin this last chapter. Memoriam has been an important part of our lives. It has given me a way to express anger, grief, frustration, and hope through music, and to share those feelings with people who understand them.

    As we approach the end of this journey, I feel enormous pride in what we have created together. Releasing ‘Nothing More To Say’ is an emotional moment. It is the first step towards sharing an album that means a great deal to us, and towards saying farewell to this part of our lives. To everyone who has supported us, bought our records, come to our shows and stood alongside us: thank you. Your support has made this journey possible. There is still something left to say. This is ‘Endgame.’”

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  • Roman Candle And Postdrome Announce West Coast Tour

    Roman Candle and Postdrome have announced a fall West Coast tour. Here’s the dates:

    11/04 San Francisco, CA – Neck of the Woods
    11/05 Reno, NV – Holland Project
    11/07 Portland, OR – High Limit
    11/08 Seattle, WA – Vera Project
    11/10 Salt Lake City, UT – The Pearl
    11/11 Denver, CO – Hi-Dive (no Postdrome)
    11/13 Phoenix, AZ – Linger Lounge
    11/14 San Bernardino, CA – Rat King Studios

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  • PeelingFlesh, Emmure, And Showing Teeth Confirmed For 2027 Sonic Temple Festival

    PeelingFlesh, Emmure, and Showing Teeth have been added to the 2027 Sonic Temple festival. This news comes after A Perfect Circle were confirmed for the event. The full lineup will be unveiled next week. The festival will take place at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, OH on May 13-16.

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  • Black Map Call It Quits

    Black Map have called it quits. The band confirmed the news, while also thanking fans for their support.

    The group said the following:

    “After a lot of years, a lot of miles, and a lot of music, Black Map is calling it a day.

    This band has been a huge part of our lives for the last 14 years, and we feel incredibly fortunate what we’ve accomplished together. We played over 300 shows, made it to 40 states and 7 countries, released records we are immensely proud of and got to share stages with amazing bands along the way. More than anything, we met a lot of great people and made memories that will stay with us forever.

    To everyone who came to a show and met us, sang along, — thank you for caring about Black Map and making it all possible. It meant more to us than you know.

    With love,
    Black Map“

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  • James Hetfield During Las Vegas, NV Show: “Metallica Is Not Here, Like Some Other Entertainers To Influence You With Their Bullshit”

    During Metallica’s October 10 set at the Sphere in Las Vegas, NV, vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield took a non-political stance on the band’s live shows. The frontman said the following:

    “Unless you live in Vegas, you’ve come a long way to spend some time with Metallica. We’re grateful for that — your travels, the money you spend, the time it took, thanks for coming to celebrate with us. And I just gotta say, Metallica is not here, like some other entertainers, to influence you with their bullshit, OK? We are here, no bullshit, we’re here to forget about all the outside shit, OK? Metallica’s agenda is love, energy and heavy music, baby!”

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