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  • Five Finger Death Punch Score Their 18th No. 1 On Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart

    Five Finger Death Punch have scored their 18th consecutive No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. The band achieved the feat with their song “Eye Of The Storm.” That track is from their new album, “Legacy,” which will be released on July 31.

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  • Shields To Call It Quits

    Shields have revealed that they are planning to call it quits. The band will play their final show at Sanctum Fest in Birmingham, UK on August 14.

    The group commented:

    “Hey all,

    Shields is a band that came to an abrupt end in 2018, for reasons many of you know.

    In 2023, we decided to pick it up again and see how it felt.

    We played shows, got excited, wrote and released an album that we are immensely proud of.

    Since becoming more active again, our priorities have become clearer, and we feel we have fully expressed ourselves. We feel that we can leave Shields where it is now, on our own terms. We all have our own feelings about this band ending, but what is clear is that we all want the best for each other and will always remain close friends.

    A huge thank you to Alastair and Krish, our drummer and bassist. Two immensely talented guys who Shields would not have returned without!

    Keep an eye out for whatever we might be doing next on our own paths, and thank you to everyone who has supported us, come to see us live, bought merch, and listened to our music. No band can exist without those who give it their time and energy.

    We have one final show left. We are headlining Sanctum Fest in Birmingham on 14 August.

    We will be playing a mixture of new songs and old.

    Last show. LFG.

    With love,

    Joe, Sam, Ali & Krish“

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  • Yoshiki (X Japan) Recruits Josh Groban For One Of His Walt Disney Concert Hall Shows

    Yoshiki (X Japan) has revealed that Josh Groban will be taking part in the second night of his two-show stint at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, CA. Those concerts will be held on July 16-17 and they will also feature Jonathan Davis (Korn). Tickets can be found HERE. The following was previously said about the classical-style live sets:

    “Titled ‘Scarlet Night’ and ‘Violet Night,’ these performances mark Yoshiki’s highly anticipated U.S. return following his third cervical spine surgery in late 2024. Yoshiki will change the set list for each performance, making this an unforgettable experience for fans. The concert series represents a ‘rebirth’ for the artist, blending his signature cinematic compositions with the unmatched acoustics of Los Angeles’ most iconic architectural landmark.”

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  • Xandria Premiere “Northstar” Music Video

    Xandria have premiered a new video for their new song “Northstar.” This track is from the band’s new album, “Eclipse,” which will be released on August 7. Mastermind Marco Heubaum commented:

    “‘Northstar’ is a very special song to me. The melody came to me in a dream, and when I woke up, I immediately recorded it. I soon realized that I had never written anything quite like it before — it really felt like something magical coming from a dreamworld. The song has the wondrous atmosphere of a magical Disney movie, and I think you can feel that all the way through. It takes you on a little journey, with a bright light waiting beyond the darkness. Once again, it shows just how many different facets this album has – and we are far from done. Just wait until you hear what’s still to come…”

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  • King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Announce New Album “Alien Metal”, Share “Level 5” Video

    King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have announced a new album titled “Alien Metal.” The effort is expected to be released later this summer and it will feature EDM-influenced material. A music video for the record’s first single, “Level 5,” can be found below:

    “Alien Metal” Track Listing:

    01. “Sapience“
    02. “Alien Metal“
    03. “Superheavy, Supercritical“
    04. “Kill For The Steel“
    05. “Level 5“
    06. “Rapid Alpha Decay“
    07. “Uqt“

    Vocalist/guitarist Stu Mackenzie said the following about working with a Eurorack synthesizer:

    “It completely rewired my brain. I was like, ‘I’m going to forget everything I know about music and relearn it all from scratch.’”

    He continued:

    “We’ve never scrapped so much material as we have for this album. Entire albums, entire universes that were formulated, created, recorded, deleted and started again.”

    Multi-instrumentalist Joey Walker added:

    “‘Alien Metal‘ goes really hard, but it also goes to really interesting places. And it feels unique – it feels like us, still.”

    In other news, the group also have the following dates booked for August:

    08/14-16 Buena Vista, CO – Field Of Vision II Festival
    08/20/ New York, NY – Forest Hills Stadium (feat. Die Spitz & DJ Crenshaw)
    08/21 New York, NY – Forest Hills Stadium (feat. Die Spitz & DJ Crenshaw)
    08/22 New York, NY – Forest Hills Stadium (rave show)
    08/23 Brooklyn, NY – Under The K Bridge Park (rave show) (feat. .VRIL)

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  • Mastodon Reflect On The Passing Of Guitarist Brent Hinds In New Documentary

    Mastodon have shared a new documentary titled “The Mastodon In The Room.” The film, which can be seen below, finds the band reflecting on the passing of their former guitarist Brent Hinds.

    The group commented:

    “Hello Everyone-

    We just wrapped up Europe and every country we hit showed up and gave us everything! Truly a summer we’ll never forget! We can’t thank you enough for rockin’ with us!

    As we enter a new chapter of Mastodon we want to do this the right way and talk about Brent. We’ve all seen the clips, headlines, and speculations, but we haven’t told our story in our own words about our 25 year relationship.

    It isn’t easy to talk about Brent, he was our family, someone we all loved wholeheartedly. He was a wild man, our wild man, and that came with some challenges. Both things are true and we aren’t interested in chasing one truth over the other. Losing him has meant sitting with a type of grief we never expected. No more hugs, no more high fives, no more disagreements, no more making up. That part has been hard, it’s real.

    We put this conversation out there so you can hear it directly from us, you all deserve that.

    Thank you for the past 25 years of showing up for us and Brent.”

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  • Spineshank & (hed)p.e. Announce Co-Headlining European Tour

    Spineshank and (hed)p.e. have announced a co-headlining European tour. Here’s the dates:

    10/13 Paris, FRA – Bal Chavaux
    10/14 Aschaffenburg, GER – Colos-saal
    10/15 Berlin, GER – Lark
    10/16 Bielsko Biala, POL – Rude Boy
    10/17 Prague, CZE – Cross
    10/18 Vienna, AUT – Szene
    10/19 Munich, GER – Strom
    10/20 Stuttgart, GER – Wizemann Club
    10/21 Cologne, GER – Luxor

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  • Converge Premiere “It Used To Matter” Video

    Converge have premiered a new video for their song “It Used To Matter.” That track is from the band’s latest album “Hum Of Hurt.”

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  • Jay Weinberg (Ex-Slipknot, Etc.) Recruits Softcult For New Song “Drown Fountain”

    Jay Weinberg (Fuming Mouth, ex-Slipknot, ex-Suicidal Tendencies, etc.) has joined forces with Softcult for a new song titled “Drown Fountain.” You can find a lyric visualizer for that track below:

    Weinberg commented on the single:

    “‘Drown Fountain‘ is this weird song I started writing back in 2013 that I’d keep revisiting over the years, but I could never figure out how to get it across the finish line. It took my introduction to Softcult‘s music and reaching out to see if they’d be interested in collaborating for the song to finally become what it was meant to be.

    It’s an honor to work with them on this song, especially in that it feels more vulnerable than anything I’ve created in the past. I’ve never sang before, I’ve always had my loud drums to ‘protect me’ in a way…it’s all new and exciting territory, and to have Mercedes and Phoenix help me bring it to life in this beautiful way has been an artistic dream.”

    He also added the following about recruiting artist Paul Romano for the visualizer:

    “I’ve been an avid fan of Paul’s work ever since I was in an Ozzfest mosh pit seeing this insane painting of Moby Dick (Romano’s cover for Mastodon’s Leviathan) raised up as a stage banner. Ever since then, I’ve been enamored with the worlds that he creates for the artists he works with. We’ve become friends over the years, and as I’ve been creating these songs, I pitched the idea to him about designating one color of the rainbow to each individual collaboration. He’s taken that idea, the lyrics and stories behind these songs, and created something I never could have done, on my own.

    That’s pretty much the spirit of this project anyway; not really starting a full-on new band with different groups of friends, where we all have busy creative lives and responsibilities filling our schedules…but rather a low-pressure, single-song way to make something that’s eclectic and exciting, that creates a larger, dynamic picture altogether. I’m so stoked to see where it goes from here.”

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  • KnuckleBonz Partner With Chuck Schuldiner’s Estate For Death Experience In KnuckleBonz360

    KnuckleBonz have announced a new partnership with the estate of late Death vocalist/guitarist Chuck Schuldiner. The upcoming collaboration will include an immersive 3D Death experience.

    Further details were shared in a press release:

    “KnuckleBonz® today announces an official collaboration Death and the estate of Chuck Schuldiner to offer the Death Experience in KnuckleBonz360™, a first-of-its-kind immersive 3D digital platform launching Summer 2026.

    KnuckleBonz360™ is a digital platform featuring immersive 3D worlds built to celebrate the iconic imagery of great bands and artists. With 20+ band worlds launching in 2026, KnuckleBonz360™ BackStage Experience gives fans a place to connect with other fans, play mini-games, shop for exclusive collectibles, and explore as iconic album art and imagery come to life!

    ‘As a kid, I would stare at album covers for hours and wonder what existed beyond those four corners, wondering what world was living just outside the frame. In building KnuckleBonz360, we got an opportunity to imagine this world using Death’s Leprosy album. Chuck Schuldiner’s vision, his artistry, and his legacy deserve to be experienced, not just remembered. That’s what the Death Experience delivers,’ says Tony Simerman, CEO and Creative Director of KnuckleBonz Corp.

    The Death Experience is developed by a team of incredibly talented artists, engineers, and enthusiastic music superfans. The creators are also fans! Death’s fans from across the globe can come together in KnuckleBonz360 to celebrate the band’s complete catalog and the unparalleled legacy of Chuck Schuldiner, widely recognized as the Father of Death Metal.

    ‘Whether you’re sitting on a throne and toasting with the Goblet of Gore or climbing a fiery red mountain with The Sound of Perseverance helping you reach the summit, this experience is immersive and something my imagination has been starving for,’ says Chris Steele, nephew of Chuck Schuldiner.

    Fans will enter the Death Experience and discover an immersive world spanning the band’s entire discography, from Scream Bloody Gore to The Sound of Perseverance. At the heart of the experience, the iconic Leprosy album comes to life in stunning 3D. Every KnuckleBonz limited edition Death and Chuck Schuldiner collectible is woven into the experience, existing within the world fans can explore and collect.

    The Death Experience in KnuckleBonz360 will feature exclusive digital collectibles and physical collectibles and merch that ships worldwide. This multi-player world allows Death fans to connect and explore together. The experience launches Summer 2026.

    Join the KnuckleBonz360™ BackStage Experience waitlist at knucklebonz360.com.”

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