• Breaking Benjamin’s New Album Is “Done”

    During a recent interview with Moshpit Passion, Breaking Benjamin guitarists Jasen Rauch and Keith Wallen offered an update on the band’s new album. According to them, the effort is “done.”

    Rauch said the following:

    “Well, the album’s done. There is [a title for it]. We are so close for everything coming out. We have some big announcements coming. What we can say, I guess, is that we’ve been recording pretty much full time four years now post-pandemic. Some of these songs we re-recorded three different times. We’ve had a lineup change. There was some personal stuff going on, individually, families, things in the band… And so to kind of be on the back end of it now, I think it’s just something that we’re all really proud of.”

    Wallen continued:

    “We’re done. It’s sinking in, ’cause we see all the comments, we see all the fans [saying], just, like, ‘When’s the new album [coming out]? When’s the new album?’ And, like, trust me, we are so ready to [put it out]. We are so excited.”

    Rauch went on to say the release date will be unveiled “over the summer”:

    “[It was finished] literally a couple weeks ago. We were at another festival in America. We had one more line to record vocals on, in a room not unlike this. We had our stuff with us, so we’re, like, ‘Do you mind if we punch this real quick?’ And so we did. And we recorded that line, and that was the last one for the record, and so that’s literally it. We just got masters back. We’re doing some different artwork tweaks. All that stuff’s happening right now.”

    [via Blabbermouth]

  • Kittie Recruit Bassist Rachel Gonzales For North American Tour

    Kittie have recruited bassist Rachel Gonzales for their current North American tour. She is filling in for Ivy Vujic, who is sitting out the trek to focus on her family. You can see footage of Gonzales performing with the band during their June 6 show in St Louis, MO below. The group issued the following statement:

    “A quick note regarding the Legacy of Fire tour: As many of you know, Ivy is a devoted mom to a young family, and right now her focus needs to be at home. Because of those family commitments, she won’t be joining us on this tour. We fully support her decision and know how important this time is for her and her family. We’re looking forward to sharing the stage with her again at Tinley Park and throughout our August dates.”

  • End It Had The Audience Tear Apart A Fan’s Banana Costume During Their Toronto, ON Show

    During End It’s June 5 show in Toronto, ON, the band turned the crowd on a fan who was wearing a banana costume. The group called out the man for being an attention-seeker and offered to give their setlist to whoever destroyed the costume.

    Vocalist Akil Godsey told the crowd the following:

    “We’re just gonna address, it, do you want to this now, or later?… Banana man, what the f*ck is you doing my n*gga?”

    He continued after some fans cheered:

    “No, no, no, no, no, you don’t get rewarded for doing that sh*t. He wanted the attention, and now he has it.”

    Bassist Pat Martin also chimed in:

    “And now, everyone here has to kill you.”

    Godsey added:

    “And now, if you strip the banana, you get this lovely setlist. I’m just saying, he was asking for attention, now you got it.”

    The concertgoers then tore the banana apart. Following, the incident the fan issued a statement:

    “People have been trying to dim my sparkle my entire life. It sucks, but I’m used to it. I’ve surfered hundreds of people in this suit, all genders, all ages, safely. Especially, a lot of first timers that felt safe to approach me for their first surf.

    @enditbaltmore two of your band members crossed the line…and I’m obligated to speak on it.

    F*ck the police? While, policing what people wear? Take off, hoser.

    The message last night; Conform or get called out, exactly the opposite of what Hardcore is supposed to be.

    I was an unwilling participant, attacked and clothing removed at the direction of a band I paid to see… What would you do?”

    [via The PRP]

  • Ameonna (Ex-Chelsea Grin) Teasing First Live Show

    It looks like Ameonna (ex-Chelsea Grin) are planning their first live show. The band commented:

    “Ameonna is a new metal band born from the legacy of deathcore mainstays Chelsea Grin, uniting vocalist Alex Koehler, guitarist/bassist Jacob Harmond, and drummer Pablo Viveros. Named after the Japanese rain spirit-‘beautiful and ominous in equal measure’-Ameonna embodies that same balance, pairing crushing heaviness with raw, unflinching honesty across releases like Goddess Wept, Goddess Reign and The Birth of Death. Now the trio brings that vision to the stage for the first time, marking the live debut of one of heavy music’s most anticipated reunions.”

  • Escuela Grind Change Venue For Berlin Show After Allegedly Being Assaulted By Security

    Escuela Grind have moved their June 6 concert in Berlin, Germany to Tommyhaus after allegedly being assaulted by security at the Urban Spree. The band issued the following statement:

    “BERLIN! LAST MINUTE VENUE CHANGE!! Tonight’s show at Ubran Spree has been moved to Tommyhaus due to Katerina & Jess being assaulted by head Security upon arrival. We do not feel it is safe for us, the bands, or our fans to perform at Urban Spree in light of what we and other staff had to experience/witness. VERY thankful for Tommyhaus helping us keep the show alive and we can’t wait to see you there!”

  • Black Veil Brides Drummer Christian “CC” Coma To Miss Remaining European Dates

    Black Veil Brides drummer Christian “CC” Coma will be missing the remaining dates on the band’s current European tour due to a “personal and private matter.” During his absence, Wade Murff will fill in.

    The band commented:

    “Due to an unfortunate personal and private matter, our brother Christian Coma will not be on stage with us for the remainder of the 2026 European tour. We apologize for those who have noted the already announced Milan cancellation but this is a circumstance we needed to make adjustments to handle.

    Our friend Wade Murff will be joining us for the remainder of the tour after Rock Am Ring and we look forward to seeing everyone at all of the subsequent shows.

    CC will be rejoining the tour for leg 2 in the US, please send him love and light at this time 🖤”

  • Watch Ice Nine Kills Perform “Twisting The Knife” & “A Work Of Art” With Alissa White-Gluz

    During Ice Nine Kills’ June 5 set at the Rock im Park festival in Germany, the band were joined onstage by Alissa White-Gluz (DragonForce, ex-Arch Enemy) for performances of “Twisting The Knife” and “A Work Of Art.” You can see fan-filmed footage of that below:

  • Joe Holmes Releases New Self-Titled Solo Album

    Joe Holmes (ex-Ozzy Osbourne, ex-David Lee Roth, etc.) has released a new self-titled solo album. The guitarist recorded the effort with vocalist Robert Locke, bassist Robert Trujillo (Metallica, ex-Ozzy Osbourne), and drummer Mike Bordin (Faith No More). Brent Hoffort contributed as well.

    “Joe Holmes” Track Listing:

    01. “Speak Into The Sea”
    02. “Cross Eyed Stare”
    03. “The Deadfall”
    04. “OCIN”
    05. “Away”
    06. “Lay You Low”
    07. “The Crush Of Light”
    08. “Wake Into The Inside”

    Holmes told Guitar World the following:

    “Every situation prepared me for the next. From Randy to Dave to Ozzy. All my collective experience has contributed to this album. From my sound, style and songwriting to the creative partnerships and touring experience, it all had an impact.”

    He also added:

    “I’ve got Robert Trujillo, Mike Bordin and Robbie, with all songs written by Brent and me. Another significant thing about this record is the relationship I’ve built with my friend Rich Mouser, who co-produced and engineered my records. Sadly, after we completed the album, Rich’s studio burned down in the Altadena fires in 2025. He’s in the process of rebuilding.”

  • Stanley Simmons Premiere “Cellophane” Video

    Stanley Simmons, the project featuring Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, the sons of KISS’ Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, have premiered a new video for their new song “Cellophane.” This track is from the band’s new album, “Dancing While The World Is Ending,” which will be released on August 28.

  • Islander Announce U.S. Tour With Brotality

    Islander have announced a summer U.S. tour. Brotality will open at select shows. Here’s the dates:

    07/23 Iowa City, IA – Gabe’s
    07/25 Columbus, OH – The Summit
    07/26 Detroit, MI – The Sanctuary
    07/27 Cleveland, OH – The Foundry Concert Club

    With Brotality:

    07/28 Rochester, NY – Photo City Music Hall
    07/29 Reading, PA – Reverb
    07/30 Louisville, KY – The Fox Den
    08/01 Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506
    08/02 Greenville, SC – Radio Room