Metal Anarchy

  • Godflesh’s Justin K. Broadrick Retires From Touring Following Recent Abdominal Surgery

    Godflesh’s Justin K. Broadrick has revealed that he has retired from touring. This news comes after he recently underwent abdominal surgery.

    Broadrick said the following:

    “I’ve dreaded sharing this news, partly due to the threat of insensitive and/or negative comments, combined simply with the general anxiety of it all, I am also exhausted, but I’ve left comments on.

    So, 3 weeks ago I had significant open abdominal surgery for a inguinal hernia that was close
    to an emergency.

    I am still in shock from the process, and as someone with diagnosed Autism and C-PTSD,
    open surgery is absolutely debilitating, not that it is easier for anyone of course.

    I had a huge hernia, and for it to be repaired, I had to endure a 6 inch incision in my groin.

    This unfortunately was not keyhole surgery.

    I have a very weak abdominal wall, which at being 57 yrs old this year, is not going to improve.

    If I continue to perform and shout/scream as I do with Godflesh, then I am at high risk for
    more hernias, and blowing out my abdominal wall entirely.

    Godflesh live ended the day of my surgery, and upon the surgeon making this statement.

    I am now just about walking freely, but with little pace, albeit extremely carefully.

    The full healing process is approximately 6 months.

    Fortunately, my other projects do not require screaming/shouting nor a physically demanding
    performance; jesu and JK FLESH shows remain.

    I have been mixing, what will be the penultimate GODFLESH album – ‘DECAY’, for
    release on Relapse in hopefully July/Aug, mixes are being completed imminently.

    The album is basically done.

    I’ve had the final GODFLESH studio album written, for almost a year and half now, that will
    be recorded and completed late 2026.

    After that there will continue to be GODFLESH dub albums, live albums, and so on,
    but no new studio releases nor performances.

    In the near future, a new solo project will emerge, further exploring the parameters
    of heavy/ugly music, featuring my guitars and electronics, and of course vocals, but
    NOT shouted vocals!

    Regarding GODFLESH in Athens, Gr, please contact the promotion for details, etc.
    There will be an official announcement via my agency/management regarding this
    ASAP.

    Thank you for your understanding.

    Take care out there.

    Justin“

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  • -(16)- Release Cover Of Scorpions’ “Can’t Get Enough”

    -(16)- are streaming their new cover of Scorpions’ “Can’t Get Enough.” That track is from the band’s new covers album, “Forgeries Vol 1 (1972 – 1984),” which will be released on May 1.

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  • Iron Maiden Reschedule Los Angeles Concert Due To College Football Game

    Iron Maiden’s September 26 show with Megadeth and Anthrax at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, CA has been postponed due to a college football game. The concert will now be held on September 27.

    The following statement was issued:

    “Live Nation regret to announce that Iron Maiden‘s second show in LA on September 26 has had to be rescheduled to September 27.

    We regret to inform fans that due to restrictions on simultaneous events at Exposition Park, we have been forced to move the Iron Maiden show scheduled for Saturday, September 26 at BMO Stadium to Sunday, September 27. This is specifically due to the USC Trojans vs Oregon Ducks college football game taking place at the neighbouring 100,000 capacity Memorial Coliseum stadium.

    This is an unprecedented circumstance and is unfortunately entirely outside of either our or the band’s control. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding as we comply with venue and city regulations.

    The Friday, September 25 performance at BMO Stadium remains unchanged.
    All tickets purchased for Saturday, September 26 will be honored for the rescheduled show on Sunday, September 27. Emails have been sent to ticket holders with further details.

    We are extremely sorry for the disruption and thank you for your continued support.”

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  • Portrayal Of Guilt Premiere New Songs “Ecstasy” And “Human Terror”

    Portrayal Of Guilt have premiered two new songs, “Ecstasy” and “Human Terror.” Those tracks are from the band’s new album, “…Beginning Of The End,” which will be released on April 24.

    “…Beginning Of The End” Track Listing:

    01. “Backstabber“
    02. “Human Terror“
    03. “Heaven’s Gate“
    04. “Under Siege“
    05. “Ecstasy“
    06. “Death From Above“
    07. “God Will Never Hear Me“
    08. “Chamber Of Misery Pt. IV” (feat. Slim Guerilla)
    09. “Total Black“
    10. “Object Of Pain“
    11. “The Last Judgement“

    Tour Dates:

    04/17 Tilburg, NET – Roadburn Festival

    With Street Sects and Pageninetynine:

    05/09 Austin, TX – Mohawk

    With Street Sects and Taraneh:

    05/12 New Orleans, LA – Siberia
    05/14 Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall – 1884 Lounge
    05/15 Birmingham, AL – TrimTab Brewing
    05/16 Chattanooga, TN – The Boneyard
    05/17 Louisville, KY – Portal
    05/19 St. Louis, MO – Off Broadway
    05/20 Cudahy, WI – X-Ray Arcade

    With Street Sects and Halloween:

    05/21 Minneapolis, MN – Zhora Darling
    05/22 Chicago, IL – Empty Bottle
    05/24 Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle Brewing
    05/26 Cleveland, OH – Mahall’s
    05/27 Grand Rapids, MI – Pyramid Scheme
    05/28 Detroit, MI – Lager House
    05/29 Hamilton, ON – Bridgeworks
    05/30 Toronto, ON – Prepare the Ground – The Cave (festival)
    05/31 Montreal, QC – Sotterenea

    With Street Sects and The Infinity Ring:

    06/01 Medford, MA – Deep Cuts
    06/02 New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge (In the Round)
    06/03 Philadelphia, PA – Johnny Brenda’s
    06/04 Washington, DC – DC9
    06/05 Durham, NC – Stanczyks
    06/06 Savannah, GA – Dog Days Fest (festival)
    06/07 Atlanta, GA – The Earl

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  • Distant Recruit The Last Ten Seconds Of Life’s Tyler Beam For New Song “Spirit”

    Distant have joined forces with The Last Ten Seconds Of Life’s Tyler Beam for a new song titled “Spirit.” You can find a video for that track below. Distant said the following about the single:

    “Inspired by a real life stabbing of a family member at a clinic called Spirit, the track channels grief, shock, and the uncomfortable human surge of rage and revenge that follows trauma. It is raw emotion turned into relentless sound and not supposed to glorify violence, but it is meant to confront it and ultimately deal with its traumatizing aftermath.”

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  • Thrice Announce Two East Coast Shows

    Thrice have announced two East Coast shows. Here’s the dates:

    06/14 Richmond, VA – The National (feat. I Am The Avalanche)
    06/18 Albany, NY – Empire Live (feat. Hey Mercedes and Held.)

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  • Dance Gavin Dance’s “Uneasy Hearts Weigh The Most” Certified Gold In The United States

    Dance Gavin Dance’s “Uneasy Hearts Weigh The Most” has been certified gold by the RIAA. The track, which features Nic Newsham (Gatsbys American Dream), is from the band’s 2008 self-titled album.

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  • Silverstein Premiere “Stress” Music Video

    Silverstein have premiered a new video for their song “Stress.” That track appears on the “Antibloom” half of the band’s 2025 double album.

    Guitarist Paul Marc Rousseau commented:

    “I think we can all get caught up taking ourselves a little too seriously at times, so the entire goal of ‘Stress’ was to make the antidote. Something that was simple, heavy, and kind of ridiculous. It’s like 2 minutes of just smashing the reset button in your brain. It’s bouncy, it’s fun, it’s got some funny lyrics and references baked into it which I really like and is not something we do often. When we finally started playing it live, the room just felt lighter. Everyone was having fun in the pit and on stage, and I think the footage in the video would confirm that.”

    Vocalist Shane Told added:

    “We’re so excited to finally share the official video for ‘Stress.’ Getting to use footage from the ’25 Years of Noise’ tour made this one feel extra special. It perfectly captures the chaos, the connection, and pure adrenaline this song brings to the stage every night.

    ‘Stress’ feels in some ways like a throwback, but at the same time it pushes us into new territory. Performing it on the biggest tour of our career really brought that full circle feeling home.”

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  • Terror Announce Spring North American Tour With Pain Of Truth, End It, And Start Today

    Terror have announced a spring North American tour. Pain Of Truth, End It, and Start Today will open.

    Tour Dates:

    04/22 Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
    04/25 Las Vegas, NV – Sick New World
    04/28 Salt Lake City, UT – Soundwell
    04/29 Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club
    05/01 Portland, OR – Off Beat
    05/02 Seattle, WA – Crocodile
    05/04 Sacramento, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
    05/05 San Francisco, CA – Cornerstone
    05/06 San Jose, CA – The Ritz
    05/07 Los Angeles, CA – 1720
    05/08 Pomona, CA – Glass House
    05/09 Phoenix, AZ – The Nile
    05/11 Austin, TX – Mohawk
    05/12 San Antonio, TX – The Rock Box
    05/13 Houston, TX – Bas Astronaut
    05/14 Baton Rouge, LA – Chelsea’s Live
    05/15 Atlanta, GA – Terminal West
    05/16 Raleigh, NC – Overcome Fest
    05/17 Richmond, VA – Canal Club
    05/19 Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
    05/20 Boston, MA – Royale
    05/21 Troy, NY – Sliding Dirty
    05/22 Syracuse, NY – The Song & Dance
    05/23 Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Monarch
    05/25 Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
    05/26 Dunbar, WV – West Edge Factory
    05/27 Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving
    05/28 Cleveland, OH – The Roxy
    05/30-31 Detroit, MI – Tied Down
    06/01 Nashville, TN – Basement East
    06/02 St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
    06/03 Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
    06/04 Chicago, IL – Metro
    06/05 Toronto, ON – Lithuanian House
    06/06 Granby, QC – Festival Au Lac

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  • Armed For Apocalypse Premiere “IMMORTAL” Video

    Armed For Apocalypse have premiered a new video for their new song “IMMORTAL.” This track is from the band’s new album, “THE EARTH IS BREATHING BENEATH ME,” which will be released on April 24. Vocalist Nate Burman commented:

    “‘Immortal‘ was a heavy one to write about. The video concept came to me in a dream one night. The idea of a looming darkness trying to take light away from you captured the feelings of what it feels like to struggle with mental health. I kept thinking, How good would it feel to just not hurt all the time? And I think that’s where the last line of the song “and to feel a heart without the pain is immortal” encompasses everything.”

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