Gouge Away have added two more dates to their upcoming North American tour. Here’s their updated schedule:
08/02 Saint Charlesm, IA – Hinterland
09/09 Orlando, FL – The Beacham (feat. Touché Amoré)
09/20 Vancouver, BC – BC Place (feat. Foo Fighters and Queens Of The Stone Age)
09/22 Seattle, WA – Substation (feat. Cherub Chain and Foxglove)
09/24 Reno, NV – Holland Project (feat. Frank Futility and Spitting Image)
09/26 Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium (feat. Foo Fighters and Queens Of The Stone Age)
Allt have premiered a new video for their new song “Omertà.” This track will appear on the band’s new album “Ataraxia,” which will be released on July 31. According to vocalist Robin Malmgren, “‘Omertà‘ is about knowing better and doing it anyway.” The group also shared more insight on the record:
“With ‘Ataraxia‘, we wanted to write from the place we actually live in, not an ideal version of it. The album is about the search for peace and stillness, and all the things that can pull you away from it. It’s not trying to offer answers or present some inspirational message. It’s more about what it felt like to live through these experiences, or watch people close to us go through them.”
As previously reported, Jack Osbourne, the son of the late Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath), recently faced backlash after attending the “UFC Freedom 250” event at the White House. However, he has since defended his decision.
The heavily politicized and commercialized fighting tournament was marketed as a celebration for the 250th anniversary of the United States, but it was more widely viewed as an 80th birthday party and publicity grab for U.S. president and convicted felon Donald Trump. Jack’s attendance was controversial due to his father’s political views, which included an anti-war stance, a distaste for Trump, etc. He was also called a hypocrite for his belief that “celebrities just need to keep their mouths shut” about politics.
Jack said the following about taking part:
“All right, I want to address me going to the White House, to the UFC fight. First of all, some of the comments I’ve been getting are completely insane, and like, what the f*ck? I went to a sporting event, that’s it. I didn’t go and throw my hat in the ring for political office. I wasn’t there going to endorse a politician, or some kind of, you know, foreign affairs issue. Nothing. I literally went to the White House to go see UFC.
I have been into combat sports my entire life. I started doing taekwondo at six, I used to go to Thailand every year in my late teens, early 20s to do Muay Thai. I have fought in Muay Thai fights professionally. In my 30s, I started doing jiu jitsu. I have also attended UFC and Pride fights going back to the early 2000s. It is something that has been a part of my life since I can remember. So when I got invited by Dana White to attend the fight at the White House, of course, I would go. Any person out there who would get an invite would have gone.
I’m sorry, there was no one I could think of that would have been like, no, I’m not doing that, because I don’t approve of, you know, orange man, or whatever, the f*ck, it’s ridiculous. It was not a political event, or in my eyes, it was not. It was a f*cking fight at the White House. Who gives a sh*t? And in fact, when I was there with my wife, I looked over at one point, and I was like, ‘Hey, why aren’t… why does this not happen more often?’ It would be amazing to have sporting events at the White House.
In fact, there are politicians back in the day that did used to do that, so just food for thought. And as far as the people bringing my father into this, saying, ‘Oh, Ozzy would not approve’, he’s ‘rolling over in his grave’, shut the f*ck up. You did not know my father, you did not know where he stood with things. Yes, he wrote a song called ‘War Pigs‘, sure, anti-war song. He was an anti-UFC, he wasn’t anti going to an event at the White House, he was anti-war. Sure, fair enough.
But at the end of the day, my dad still attended the correspondents — the press dinner — back in the day when Bush was president, George Bush gave him a shout out…. Additionally, my dad did USO tours. He went to Korea to see the troops. He attended events at Walter Reed Hospital to see the wounded soldiers and Marines, and you know, Air Force pilots. So, shut the f*ck up, basically.
Like to bring my father into this to say he would or wouldn’t approve is completely insane. I simply attended a sporting event for a sport that I have a great amount of respect for, and something that’s been a part of my life since I can remember. So, deal with it. I’m sorry you weren’t invited.”
During a recent interview with Kerrang!, Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson shared his thoughts on vocalists who outstay their welcome. According to him, “there are loads of singers who voices are shot and everybody knows it.”
Dickinson said he recently had an “argument with a journalist” about musicians performing past their prime and that he would retire if he couldn’t sing anymore. However, the journalist protested, saying “you can’t do that, you’ve got to go on.”
Dickinson further discussed that exchange:
“Look, there are loads of singers who voices are shot and everybody knows it.’ He goes, ‘Yeah, but they’re legends.’ They’re not fucking legends, They’re people who can’t sing anymore. When they were singing, they were legends. When they can’t sing anymore, they’re not legends anymore. That’s the end of that, the brutal truth. I couldn’t go on stage if I didn’t think I could do it. I don’t know how people get onstage when they can’t do it anymore. Obviously, it’s their life, but it’s not my way.”
He continued when asked if it worries him:
“No. It’s just a fact of life that one day it may or may not happen. You take each day as it comes, and you try to give the best performance of your life every night. That’s the rules of the game.”
Prompts have released a new EP, titled “Parasite Dream,” via Papercut Recordings. You can find the effort on the service of your choice HERE. The track listing can be found below:
01. “Sun Eater”
02. “Edgerunner”
03. “Drowning”
04. “Deceiver”
05. “Stranger” (feat. Landon Tewers of The Plot In You)
06. “Weirdo” (feat. AG of Noisemaker)
07. “Death Of Me”
I was recently given the opportunity to interview Katerina Nicole about her latest single, “Ladybug,” and more! You can check out that chat below.
METAL ANARCHY: Tell me a little bit about yourself for those that may be unfamiliar you:
KATERINA NICOLE: Hi Metal Anarchy! Thanks for featuring me, I’m excited to be in this community. I want to be introduced as a pop metalcore artist that has no limits! I’m here to explore the depths of myself and transform my experiences into art.
METAL ANARCHY: What would you like to tell readers of this site about your latest single “Ladybug”?
KATERINA NICOLE: “Ladybug” is for those still learning to carry the weight long after the goodbye. The goodbye of a version one’s self, a loved one, or a moment in time.
METAL ANARCHY: Is the song a standalone track or part of an upcoming album or EP?
KATERINA NICOLE: I’m excited to say that I have created many tracks that are a part of a bigger project. We’ll see by the end of the year how these released singles are being enjoyed and if we are begging for an album!
METAL ANARCHY: Would you consider the single to be a natural progression from the material on your 2025 EP “Serene In Violent Oceans”?
KATERINA NICOLE: I actually went back into the studio with a clean slate. I felt like I was in a great position to explore more, have fun, and bring a lot more energy! I was already flooded with concepts that needed to be interpreted. We spent 8 months creating this project and now I’m working on the visuals, marketing and PR for all of them. This is such an exciting year to keep going!
METAL ANARCHY: How have fans been responding to the single?
KATERINA NICOLE: I have had such beautiful interactions with people about this song. Whether it’s the experience of loss within themselves or the goodbye of a loved one. It’s something that we all go through, unfortunately. I already feel so much more of a connection with my fans because of “Ladybug.”
METAL ANARCHY: Are you planning any live shows for the near future?
KATERINA NICOLE: Yes! I’m finally a duel Canadian/EU citizen so I’m actively looking to put together a band that wants to expand on my art with me and play!!! I really need to lock down a booking agent and help me get established here in Greece and around the EU. There are quite a lot of heavy bands to pass through Athens.
METAL ANARCHY: Aside from music, you’re also an advocate for animal welfare and a supporter of stray animals on Naxos Island, Greece. What would you like to tell readers about your work in that area?
KATERINA NICOLE: I am a sucker for furry friends and of course I wrote this song about one of them that was dear to my heart, Rosie. She unfortunately passed away suddenly from unknown internal bleeding. It was a devastating experience to go through. The main reasons the stray cats don’t survive here in Greece is from either illness, or injuries. I do my absolute best to provide care for over 50+ cats. It all comes out of pocket and it’s a full time gig when I’m here. I have named them all and they’re all as equally important to me. One day I will start an NGO and hopefully have big sponsors to tackle the sterilization and feeding programs. Until then, if anyone reading this wants to pitch in, I’d be happy to provide photos and info on my friends in need.
METAL ANARCHY: Lastly, where do see your music taking you in five years?
KATERINA NICOLE: Big stages, big sound, and a whole lot of fun!!!
Showing Teeth has been added to Bring Me The Horizon’s “Count Your Blessings” 20th anniversary shows in the UK. She has also booked a headlining show around the concerts. Here’s the dates:
07/10 Manchester, UK – B.E.C. Arena (feat. Bring Me The Horizon, Static Dress, Dying Wish, Heriot, Rolo Tomassi, Car Underwater, and Still In Love)
07/11 Manchester, UK – B.E.C. Arena (feat. Bring Me The Horizon, Static Dress, Dying Wish, Heriot, Rolo Tomassi, Car Underwater, and Still In Love)
07/14 London, UK – Barfly Camden
Extinction A.D. have premiered a new song titled “They Live, They Die.” You can check that out below:
Vocalist/guitarist Rick Jimenez commented:
“I always view underground music as something pure. A place for expression, exchanging ideas and community. Still after all these years, though, when I encounter people who abuse that and use it for self-serving reasons or some hierarchical status, it drives me into a rage. Blatantly exploiting people on any level sucks, but especially within the world of heavy music. There’s a big fat line between socializing and social climbing, and the fakes always expose themselves in the end, no matter how many times they try to rewrite history.
We started writing this song by jamming on a riff one night at the end of a practice, and once I got back home and plugged my guitar back in, the rest of the song kind of wrote itself. It unintentionally became a bit of ‘everything XAD does’ in one song. Some pseudo melody, choruses, shredding, thrash, and face-smashing mosh. One-hundred percent intensity.”
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 Neverskin.
METAL ANARCHY: Tell me a little about your band:
NEVERSKIN: Well, Neverskin is a reunion of musicians who haven’t really hung out, let alone made music, for the last 20 years. We used to play together in our band Ambiossis back in the early ‘00s’.
Long story short: I went for a run last year (around May 2025). An Ambiossis song popped up on my Spotify, and I wondered how Remy was doing. I reached out, we reconnected, and, bingo bango, here we are, a year later, working on our fourth single. 🙂
METAL ANARCHY: Who are your main influences?
NEVERSKIN: For me personally, I got interested in singing because of Daniel Johns from Silverchair. The way that band conveyed emotion and the impressive control they had in relaying those feelings vocally is what grabbed me most. I wanted to find my way to pour emotion into both my vocals and lyrics.
In general, bands such as Taproot, Korn, Deftones, and Sevendust guided us in our earlier years. Then, acts like Memphis May Fire, Like Moths to Flames, Architects, Finch, I See Stars, and Bad Omens continued that trend. Nothing but respect for all artists who create.
METAL ANARCHY: What is your latest release and why should readers of this site check it out?
NEVERSKIN: Our latest release is titled ‘Time’.
The reason to check out this track, and our others, is that we don’t stick to a genre box. You’ll hear a nu-metal bassline mixed with whatever stuck to the wall that day: opera vocals, electronic beats, scratches, screams, or layered melodic vocals. We even threw in a bridge with Eastern vibes. We make what we want, not what some industry standard dictates. It’s a mix that feels very 2026, but with that gritty edge that most modern mixes seem to be missing nowadays.
METAL ANARCHY: What can people expect when they go to your live shows?
NEVERSKIN: We’re not playing live (yet). We’ve released 3 singles to date and are working on releasing a fourth. Going live is something that is asked a lot and something we keep in mind. With enough ammo and interest from outside, it is something we would consider for the future.
The vibe we always went for in the past is that ‘live experience’ we always craved when we went somewhere. I used to do flips on stage and jump in the pit during the last song of our playlist to party out with our fans.
I am 40+ now, so hell, who knows, maybe I’ll be performing from behind a stroller?
Just kidding, but we’d definitely bring that same intensity back to the stage.
METAL ANARCHY: Where do you see your band heading in 5 years?
NEVERSKIN: That is difficult to say. Starting up something when you’re not 20 anymore with the ambition to ‘take over the world’ with your music is different. We work, we have families, and with that, a limited amount of time. Apart from that, we are very critical of what we release. We scrapped more songs than we released.
We are very passionate about making music. We do solo composing and producing just for the love of the game, so the passion is still there, maybe more than ever before. There are a lot of great bands with great music and they are all vying for the same spot on the same socials and the same media. We are featured here now, but will be replaced by others tomorrow, next week, etc. It is and always has been a dog-eat-dog world, with the added charm of having a more ‘pay-to-play’ structured industry.
All we hope for is for our music to be heard by people, preferably as many as possible. Love it, hate it, fine by us, that’s what music is, just listen and we are utterly happy.
Do we secretly aspire to still ‘make it big’? Maybe, but realism plays a big part in that debate 🙂
We hope you enjoyed our ramblings. Feel free to check out our music and reach out to us on our socials!
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