Metal Anarchy

  • Nervosa Premiere “Slave Machine” Music Video

    Nervosa have shared an official video for the title track of their new album “Slave Machine.” That effort will be released on April 3.

    The band commented on the single:

    “This song is everything that we want to say and play, many different vocal layers and guitar melodies like a scream to say that we are all part of the ‘Slave Machine.’”

    They also added the following about the album:

    “‘Slave Machine‘ is the most brutal and melodic album of Nervosa, and we are proud to take this step further, keeping our roots.”

    “Slave Machine” Track Listing:

    01. “Impending Doom“
    02. “Slave Machine“
    03. “Ghost Notes“
    04. “Beast Of Burden“
    05. “You Are Not A Hero“
    06. “Hate“
    07. “The New Empire“
    08. “30 Seconds“
    09. “Crawling For Your Pride“
    10. “Learn Or Repeat“
    11. “The Call“
    12. “Speak In Fire“

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  • Cryptopsy To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of “None So Vile” On 2026 Decibel Magazine Tour

    Cryptopsy will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of “None So Vile” on this year’s Decibel Magazine Tour. That trek will take place this spring and it will also feature: Necrot, Fulci, and Blood Monolith.

    Tour Dates:

    04/30 Worcester, MA – Palladium (Upstairs)
    05/01 Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Monarch
    05/02 Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
    05/03 Philadelphia, PA – Decibel Metal & Beer Philly (The Fillmore)
    05/05 Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Hell)
    05/07 Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
    05/08 Dallas, TX – The Studio
    05/09 Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
    05/12 Los Angeles, CA – The Regent
    05/13 San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
    05/14 Berkeley, CA – Cornerstone
    05/16 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
    05/17 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
    05/20 Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
    05/22 Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line Music Cafe
    05/23 Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
    05/24 Detroit, MI – Crofoot Ballroom
    05/25 Cleveland, OH – The Grog Shop
    05/26 Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground
    05/27 Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
    05/28 Montreal, QC – Fairmount Theatre

    Cryptopsy’s Matt McGachy commented:

    “We are honored to headline the 13th expedition of The Decibel Magazine Tour. Headlining the Decibel Tour while celebrating the 30th anniversary of ‘None So Vile‘ is surreal for us. That record changed everything, and getting to rip through our favorite songs from it every night – alongside a bunch of newer Cryptopsy tracks from ‘An Insatiable Violence‘ – feels like honoring where we came from while showing exactly where we are now. These shows alongside our friends in Necrot, Fulci and Blood Monolith are going to be violent, cathartic and unforgettable.”

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  • Karnivool Premiere New Song “Animation”

    Karnivool have premiered a new song titled “Animation.” This track is from the band’s new album, “In Verses,” which will be released on February 6.

    The group commented:

    “‘Animation‘ leans into a new space found within the rhythm section. It holds the pulse of ‘In Verses‘—tight, detailed, tense. It reflects the frustration, the renewal, and the search for light that runs through the record, all while staying true to our sound.”

    In other news, the band have also announced some acoustic “In Verses” release shows. Here’s the dates:

    02/09 Sydney, AUS – Crowbar
    02/10 Brisbane, AUS – Crowbar
    02/11 Melbourne, AUS – The Espy Gerswhin Room
    02/16 Perth, AUS – Rosemount Hotel

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  • Napalm Death Announce North American Tour With Deadguy & Primitive Man

    Napalm Death have announced headlining North American tour. Primitive Man and and Deadguy will serve as support on select dates.

    Tour Dates:

    05/07 Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville

    With Primitive Man:

    05/08 Tampa, FL – Orpheum

    With Deadguy and Primitive Man:

    05/09 Miami, FL – Churchill’s
    05/11 Atlanta, GA – Terminal West
    05/12 Asheville, NC – Eulogy
    05/13 Nashville, TN – Eastside Bowl
    05/14 Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple (Napalm Death only)
    05/15 Saginaw, MI – The Vault

    With Primitive Man:

    05/16 TBA – TBA
    05/17 Huntington, WV – The Loud
    05/19 Richmond, VA – The Broadberry
    05/20 Baltimore, MD – Maryland Deathfest (Napalm Death only)
    05/21 New York, NY – Racket
    05/22 New York, NY – Rocks Off Cruise
    05/23 Hamden, CT – Space Ballroom (feat. Deadguy)
    05/24 Portland, ME – Geno’s Rock Club
    05/26 Moncton, NB – Tide & Boar Ballroom
    05/27 Halifax, NS – Marquee Ballroom
    05/28 Fredericton, NB – The Cap
    05/29 Quebec City, QC – Salle Montaigne (feat. Pig Destroyer)
    05/30 Boston, MA – Roadrunner (feat. Acid Bath & Pig Destroyer)
    06/01 Montreal, QC – Fairmount
    06/02 Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
    06/03 Waterloo, ON – Maxwell’s
    06/04 London, ON – London Music Hall
    06/05 Detroit, MI – Crofoot Pike Room
    06/07 Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Metal Fest (feat. Deadguy)
    06/09 Winnipeg, MB – Park Theatre
    06/10 Regina, SK – The Exchange
    06/11 Saskatoon, SK – Black Cat Tavern
    06/12 Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room
    06/13 Calgary, AB – Palace Theatre
    06/14 Vancouver, BC – The Pearl

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  • Held. (Coheed And Cambria, The Sleeping) Share Video For “NEW YOU ANTHEM” Featuring My Chemical Romance’s Frank Iero

    Held., the new band featuring Coheed And Cambria’s Josh Eppard and The Sleeping’s Douglas Robinson and Sal Mignaro, have premiered a new video for their new song “NEW YOU ANTHEM.” The track, which features Frank Iero (My Chemical Romance), will appear on the group’s new album, “GREY,” which is set to be released on May 15.

    Robinson said the following about the single:

    “I wrote the idea for this song in my room. I was motivated to write something anthemic, not for the sake of being purely anthemic but more or less therapeutic for people who feel down all of the time. I feel this a lot in my life. It’s a heavy vibe I have to push through more times than not. I wanted to write something that encapsulates the feeling of any kind of love as survival.

    I reference different points of love throughout the song: music, friendship, sound, belief in yourself, and the desire for others to believe in you. It’s subtle but it’s all there: ‘if our infection is loving, then we’re drinking up to the swell of the sun.’ I wrote this as an ode to people who love all elements in their lives with so much passion. Even if you feel yourself beaten and broken down every single day.”

    Iero added:

    “My Chemical Romance played a few shows with The Sleeping on the East Coast way back in the day, and I have always been a fan of Douglas’ voice and songwriting. Recently, when my friend Mike Dubin hit me up and said he was managing Douglas’ new project with Josh from Coheed on drums, another mutual friend, and that they were wondering if I’d be interested in singing on a song, I immediately said yes.

    It’s always a pleasure getting to work with new people; it opens doors and makes your brain work in different ways. Especially when those people are artists that you respect and are already a fan of. I’m flattered they wanted to have me on the record and I think the track turned out super rad. ‘NEW YOU ANTHEM’ is a great song, and our voices work together really well.”

    Eppard also discussed how the band came together:

    “Woodstock has long been a beacon for artists across all genres. The town, in its guts, is home to world class musicians and studios and has served as a sandbox of sorts for the three of us throughout our careers. It feels awfully serendipitous that our first time playing together was in that town, in a studio (Applehead studios) where we’d all crafted career defining albums with our previous projects.

    Personally, I felt the hands of the universe at play when Michael Birnbaum (longtime Coheed/The Sleeping producer) called me and said ‘Yo, Doug and Sal are coming through… wanna jam?’ To be honest I’ve gotten quite a few of those kinds of calls over the years. This time, I said yes.”

    “GREY” Track Listing:

    01. “DEFENDING THE EARTH“
    02. “NEW YOU ANTHEM” (feat. Frank Iero)
    03. “CONSTANT TENSION“
    04. “KNIFEPOINT” (feat. High Vis)
    05. “WAVES OF FIRE“
    06. “GREY“
    07. “I AND I AGAINST YOU ALL“
    08. “THROUGH THE CRACKS“
    09. “BROKEN SPACESUIT (DECAY AND SAND)“
    10. “EMPTINESS: A SIDE EFFECT“

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  • Heavy Heavy Low Low Appear To Have Called It Quits

    It looks like Heavy Heavy Low Low have broken up. Guitarist/vocalist Danny Rankin initially commented on the split, accusing vocalist Robbie Smith of selling merch and taking the profits for himself. However, Smith has since disputed those claims.

    Rankin initially the following:

    “True ending of HeavyHeavyLowLow:

    Rob (Singer) locked us out of the IG and used it to sell out merch on a personal Shopify to make $ to move to Florida.

    I mentioned that it sucks to post shirts everyday with no intent for shows and he quit the band, blocked me for weeks, and still posted shirt for personal gain.

    Its been a month and no one else in the band seems to give a shit that hes making us look thirsty as fuck / low key stealing from us / ghosting one of the other members.

    Mans throwing away the band and a 20 year relationship for a couple hundred dollars (current msrp on moving to Florida)”

    Smith then responded:

    “None of us want to be in a band with Danny.

    I okayed selling the shirts with the entire band. Even Danny. But after a couple weeks, Danny had deemed it “uncool”, “desperate”, and now “thirsty”. No one else in the band thought this and they never have. They supported me because we are and remain friends.

    We’ve been dealing with Danny’s increasingly erratic and downright manic behavior since we reunited a few years ago. Always walking on egg shells around him, worried we’d upset his fragile ego and have to deal with the fallout involved w that. It wasn’t worth it. So we worked around it.. That was our mistake for letting that go on so long.

    Danny claims the band has been locked out of IG. That isn’t true. One only needs to follow Danny’s personal account for a period of time to realize why we’ve never shared it with him. I talk to everyone in the band, sans Danny, often. No one is jilted.. except Danny.

    What Danny is doing is panicking very publicly about not being a part of the only thing that makes him “cool”, this silly band. A band I quit last tour because of his bullying, his ungrateful attitude, and the unpleasantness of having to cater to an adult who acts like a toddler.

    I did a lot for this band. A lot. To be accused of stealing by someone I once called a friend is heartbreaking, especially when I know that he knows what damage an accusation like that can cause. I have never stolen from this band. I gave this band everything the last few years. Time, energy, money, blood, sweat, tears. All Danny ever did was show up and take. And complain.

    So, yeah, we’re done. No future here.

    We wish him the best of luck and hope he gets the help he needs.”

    UPDATE: Rankin has since fired back:

    “SORRY ABOUT ALL THE DRAMA.

    QUIP SUM UP:

    IVE BEEN TRYING TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE BAND FOR LIKE A MONTH ABOUT ROBS EXCESSIVE PERSONAL SHIRT POST. EVREYONE ELSE ENABLES ROB TO RUN HIS LITTLE SHOW SO THEY KINDA JUST IGNORE AND LET ROB RUN US INTO THE GROUND.

    I TRIED TO EXPRESS AND COMMUNCATE TO HIM AND THE OTHER BANDMATES ABOUT IT FOR WEEKS…

    NO ONE CARED.

    WAS TIRED OF ROB POSTING ON OUR BEHALF AND MAKING US LOOK DUMB ESPECIALLY WHEN HE QUIT AND BLOCKED ME. NOW MAKING ME PART OF THIS THIRSTY LOOKING BAND

    AFTER WEEKS OF TRYING TO COMMUNICATE I POST ON MY STORY. IT GAINS TRACTION. ROB UNBLOCKS FOR JUST ENOUGH TIME TO TALK SHIT THEN BLOCK AGAIN GOES LIVE AND TALKS SHIT ABOUT ME FOR HOURS WHILE ALSO TRTING TO GAIN MORE MONEY AND POSTS HIS VENMO

    WE (ROB) ARE EMBARRASSING AF”

    He also added:

    “BOYCOTT OUR BAND AND GET A REFUND ON A SHIRT IF YOU BOUGHT ONE RECENTLY.”

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  • Bodysnatcher Premiere “The Maker” Music Video

    Bodysnatcher have premiered a new video for their new song “The Maker.” This track is from the band’s new album, “Hell Is Here, Hell Is Home,” which will be released on April 10.

    Bassist Kyle Shope commented on the song:

    “‘The Maker‘ is a raw, visceral song. Bodysnatcher has always been known for unrelenting heaviness but ‘The Maker‘ seems to be an even darker, more intense direction. Revenge and retaliation are themes we often use in our lyrics, however ‘The Maker‘ is a more direct approach. This song is as heavy as we could make it and I know the energy is going to be electric when it is played live.”

    Drummer Chris Whited also discussed the album:

    “I’d say a lot of today’s world plays into this album. We really feel that listeners across the globe can find something to connect with in these songs. There’s a strong sense of retaliation this time around, it feels like choosing violence, fighting back against a world that feels morally lost right now.”

    Guitarist Kyle Carter continued:

    “I won’t lie. This was a hard album to put together. Every writing session was met with dead ends for months, but we were able to come out the other side with 15 demos and ended with 10 of the best songs we’ve ever made. The album is based around revenge and not bending over for people.

    I hope others can hear these songs and come to the same realizations we have while putting this together. Life is too short to let people walk on you or take advantage of you. Humans are monsters who betray, abuse, neglect, murder, and sometimes it feels like we’re too comfortable in the Hell that we’re in.”

    The band added:

    “We’re extremely excited to finally stad sharing this album with everyone. We think it’s the bands strongest work. We finally accomplished the sound we ‘ve been aiming for from the start.”

    “Hell Is Here, Hell Is Home” Track Listing:

    01. “The Maker“
    02. “Writhe And Coil“
    03. “Plague Of Flies“
    04. “May Your Memory Rot“
    05. “Violent Obsession“
    06. “No Savior“
    07. “Blade Between The Teeth“
    08. “Two Empty Caskets“
    09. “Survive Or Die” (feat. Terror’s Scott Vogel)
    10. “Hell Is Home“

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  • Dope’s Edsel Dope Coments On Chuck D And John Densmore Calling Their New Band doPE

    Chuck D (Public Enemy) and John Densmore (The Doors) recently announced plans to release a new album, titled “no country for old men,” on April 18 under the name doPE. As such, they have now received a response from Dope’s Edsel Dope.

    Edsel said the following:

    “Yooooooo!

    I am a huge fan of Chuck D, Public Enemy, and the Doors, so the last thing that I want to do is interrupt a creative endeavor from two legends that I admire and respect.

    However, it is important for me to highlight the 25 years I have devoted to building a band/brand, which has found a good bit of success and built a sizable fan base around the globe.

    Those 4 letters “dope” have been tattooed on my knuckles since 1998.

    I appropriately registered the artist name dope and I have owned the Trademark, ever since I hit the scene, more than 25 years ago…

    Unfortunately for Chuck and John, choosing to call themselves doPE would invite a good bit of market confusion, especially on the streaming services like Spotify, where I have more than a million monthly listeners, along with several hundred million combined streams…

    The paperwork is up to date, and my rights regarding the name are indisputable.

    Next to the two of you, I humbly consider myself “the little guy”.

    So if YOU TWO LEGENDS are committed to using MY FOUR LETTERS, Please hit me up directly, as I would love to be part of some form of collaborative effort with you.

    I know every word from Apocalypse 91 & I have smoked more weed listening to The Doors than one could ever imagine.

    LOVE AND RESPECT TO YOU BOTH!

    –Edsel Dope“

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  • Ashley Walters’ Sexual Battery Lawsuit Against Marilyn Manson Successfully Revived

    As previously reported, Marilyn Manson’s former assistant Ashley Walters recently attempted to revive her sexual battery lawsuit against the singer after it was dismissed for a second time. Now, according to Rolling Stone, a judge has granted her request.

    Walters initially filed the suit after accusing the shock rocker of sexual assault, sexual battery, sexual harassment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and more. However, a judge ruled that the case was not exempt from the statute of limitations and Walters’ claims of suppressed memories were not enough to revive it.

    Despite this, Walters was able to use statue AB 250 to move the case forward. That law allows adult survivors of sexual assault to revive civil suits that were halted by the statute of limitations between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2027.

    Manson’s lawyer Howard King commented:

    “Ashley Walters has been given the right to pursue a narrow claim of sexual assault under the newly enacted law, a claim that will not survive the next motion for summary judgment. The undeniable fact is that Mr. Warner never committed any sexual assault.”

    As previously reported, Manson has been facing allegations from multiple women who came forward after being inspired by Evan Rachel Wood, who claimed that he “horrifically abused [her] for years.” Among those who shared their stories were Walters as well as Ashley Morgan Smithline, who accused him of sexual assault before recanting her statements, Esmé Bianco, who settled a lawsuit in which she accused him of abuse and human trafficking, Bianca Allaine Kyne, who filed a lawsuit after claiming he sexually assaulted her when she was a minor, and one unidentified woman, who settled a rape and death threat lawsuit.

    For his part, Manson has continued to deny the allegations, while also lamenting the impact they have had on his career. He also filed a lawsuit against Wood for defamation, but has since been ordered to pay her legal fees. Despite all this, the L.A. District Attorney previously confirmed that Manson won’t be facing any criminal charges.

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  • Thrice, letlive., Etc. Condemn ICE

    A number of rock/metal artists have taken to social media to condemn ICE. The government agency have continued to ramp up operations and infringe on people’s rights under Donald Trump. This is especially true in Minneapolis, MN, where citizens like Renee Good and Alex Pretti were murdered.

    You can find comments from several artists below:

    Thrice:

    “As should be overwhelmingly clear from our body of work, Thrice stands for love, empathy, and compassion for all people against all forms of oppression. This is simply a social and humanitarian stance, not a political one.

    It should also be clear from our body of work that we advocate for being curious and open minded. It is a truly difficult thing to change one’s mind, but it is times like these that can push our cognitive dissonance to it’s breaking point and create the opportunity to really look at what we believe, and to assess the fruits of those beliefs.

    We applaud and stand in solidarity the patriots in the streets of Minneapolis who are exercising their first amendment rights in support of their neighbors and in defiance of an increasingly authoritarian regime, and we mourn those who have lost their lives at the hands of state violence.
    ICE out!”

    letlive.:

    “This project has always stood as an artistic witness to the world around us. It will always be utilized as mouthpiece for the truth we see it and an effort to encourage others to do the same. To speak candidly and confidently. Given this premise, we must state plainly and without compromise; letlive. condemn the murders committed by ICE agents in Minneapolis and the system that enables it.

    A rejection of the agency itself—its methods, its presence and the devastating harm it continues to inflict on communities across this country. A nation with a glaringly multicultural tapestry must decide, plainly, where it stands.

    We encourage our friends here to choose an act of resistance.

    Whether through direct political engagement or via daily decisions to support or boycott. Resistance is not symbolic; it is active, deliberate, and necessary. Although the weight of such realities is all but crippling, we must call upon each other to help carry and eventually conquer this burden.

    Ironically, amidst such tumult we are reminded that we must care for and protect ourselves and each other. To our friends and perceived enemies, we are being shown the distance between the people is much shorter than that between the powers. In a seemingly cold world, showing any warmth can be seen radical. Choose an act of resistance. Take notice. Take care. Stand Up.”

    Converge:

    “We are Converge and we stand with the good people of Minnesota. We stand against sanctioned violence against our neighbors and communities. Our good friend @aaronbturner made this artwork [for a benefit shirt].”

    Chris Motionless (Motionless In White):

    [via The PRP]

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