Metal Anarchy

  • Arise From Worms Premiere New Song “Forgotten Kings”

    Arise From Worms, who feature Sonny Lombardozzi (ex-Incantation), Steve Tucker (Morbid Angel), Flo Mounier (Cryptopsy), and Derek Sherinian (ex-Dream Theater), have premiered a new song titled “Forgotten Kings.” This track is from the band’s new album, “A Bleeding Tree Hanging Self Destruction,” which will be released July 10.

    “A Bleeding Tree Hanging Self Destruction” Track Listing:

    01. “Forgotten Kings”
    02. “Power Obsessed”
    03. “Raize Demons Breath”
    04. “Psionic Being”
    05. “Nine Walls”
    06. “Laolongtou”
    07. “Axes Of The Viovode 1”
    08. “Axes Of The Viovode 2”
    09. “Persepolis” (available on physical release only)

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  • Guns N’ Roses And Red Hot Chili Peppers Members Guest On New Bear McCreary Song “Cool Kids”

    Composer Bear McCreary (“God Of War”, etc.) has premiered a new song titled “Cool Kids.” You can check that out below. The track, which features Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses), Slash (Guns N’ Roses), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), and Brendan McCreary, will appear on McCreary’s new album, “The Singularity: Ekleipsis,” which will be released on July 31. He said the following about the single:

    “‘Cool Kids’ was born when [bassist] Duff McKagan sent me a voice memo of a riff he was messing around with. My ears perked up instantly — his riff was undeniable! So Duff and I went into the studio the next week along with my brother, vocalist Brendan McCreary, and [drummer] Chad Smith from Red Hot Chili Peppers and wrote the song together. We went in with Duff’s initial riff and our enthusiasm, and walked out with ‘Cool Kids.’ When Slash got back into town, he added his signature screaming guitar parts, and there it was. ‘Cool Kids’ is a song about all of us being proudly who we are, but I wouldn’t blame anybody for assuming the title was inspired by the fact that Brendan and I got to create this song with the coolest kids in rock and roll.”

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  • Wednesday 13 And The Birthday Massacre Announce Co-Headlining European Tour

    Wednesday 13 and The Birthday Massacre have announced a co-headlining European tour. Killus will open. Here’s the dates:

    11/23 Prague, CZE – Futurum
    11/24 Leipzig, GER – Conne Island (no The Birthday Massacre)
    11/25 Cologne, GER – Volta
    11/26 Liege, BEL – Reflektor
    11/28 Paris, FRA – Chavaux
    11/29 Rotterdam, NET – Baroeg
    11/30 Bochum, GER – Matrix (no The Birthday Massacre)
    12/01 Hamburg, GER – Knust (no The Birthday Massacre)
    12/02 Berlin, GER – Lido (no The Birthday Massacre)
    12/04 Dresden, GER – Beatpol
    12/05 Budapest, HUN – Durer
    12/07 Zurich, SWI – Dynamo Saal
    12/08 Munich, GER – Backstage
    12/09 Mannheim, GER – MS Connexion

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  • Weezer Recruit Karly Hartzman (Wednesday) For New Song “We Might As Well Be Strangers”

    Weezer have premiered a new video for their new song “We Might As Well Be Strangers.” The track, which features Karly Hartzman (Wednesday), is from the band’s new self-titled album (aka the “Gold Album”), which will be released on August 21.

    “Weezer” (aka “Gold Album”) Track Listing:

    01. “Say Yes”
    02. “Shine Again”
    03. “Don’t Make It Weird”
    04. “We Might As Well Be Strangers” (feat. Karly Hartzman of Wednesday)
    05. “C.E.O.”
    06. “Hoops”
    07. “Nowhere”
    08. “The Show Must Go On”
    09. “Up In The Clouds”
    10. “The LA Sound”

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  • KISS Announce Tarot Deck And Guidebook

    KISS have announced an official band-branded tarot deck and guidebook. The set will be available on September 29 and can be pre-ordered HERE.

    Here’s a description:

    “UNLEASH YOUR INNER DEMON OR ROCK STAR!

    No matter where you’re playing on the tour of life—front row, backstage, or outside the venue—your choices matter. Tarot sets the chaos of possibilities to hard-hitting beats and kick-ass chords. Plug into your best options with these cards, which will help you create your own setlist for living. The World Tour (major arcana) covers long-term concerns or issues. The Club Shows (minor arcana in four suits: Demons, Cats, Space, Stars) focus on day-to-day situations or subjects. All 78 cards come with stunning, custom illustrations that celebrate the hottest band in the land. The 128-page guidebook gives the basic meanings of each card, like liner notes, and offers comprehensive interpretations. Pull one card for guidance on a simple question or lay a spread to investigate whether the music of the spheres is playing offkey for you and what to do about it. If the platform boot fits, use it. If not, kick it out of your way and press play on the next song. The only wrong way to read your cards is to tune out your own instincts. So trust your gut—and rock ’n’ roll!

    A MUST-HAVE FOR FANS: Featuring original illustrations of The Demon, The Starchild, The Spaceman, The Catman, this deck matches characters from the band’s history with tarot archetypes, marking a fresh interpretation of a traditional tarot deck.

    COMPLETE TAROT EXPERIENCE: This deluxe set of 78 cards consists of both major and minor arcana, perfect for anyone beginning their tarot practice, as well as for experienced practitioners.

    BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Each card features full-color illustrations of the KISS lineup and scenes from their storied discography.

    DETAILED GUIDEBOOK: Includes a 128-page guidebook with explanations of each card’s meaning and sample spreads for easy readings

    OFFICIALLY LICENSED: This is the first and only official KISS tarot card deck.

    GREAT GIFT: Packaged in a sturdy and decorative gift box, this tarot deck is perfect for KISS fans and tarot practitioners alike.”

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  • The Saddest Landscape Announce August Shows

    The Saddest Landscape have announced some August U.S. shows with Drought. Here’s the dates:

    Supporting Portraits Of Past:

    8/20 San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
    8/21 Los Angeles, CA – Zebulon

    With Bite The Hand:

    8/22 Phoenix, AZ – The Nile Underground (feat. LiveLongerBurnEverything)
    8/23 Las Vegas, NV – Grey Witch (feat. Roman Candle)

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  • Dying Wish, Terror, Guilt Trip, Etc. Chosen For Taco Bell’s “Feed The Beat” Program

    Taco Bell have revealed the next 100 bands that have been chosen for their Feed The Beat program. They include Combust, Dying Wish, Ecca Vandal, Guilt Trip, Ladrones, LANDMVRKS, Locked Shut, Sumo Cyco, Terror, and more. As always, the bands will receive free meals and a chance to get their music featured in Taco Bell related content.

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  • Squid Pisser Announce Summer U.S. Tour

    Squid Pisser have announced a summer U.S. tour. You can find the dates for that run below. The band are also working on new music with Toshi Kasai.

    Tour Dates:

    08/19 Long Beach, CA – Alex’s Bar
    08/20 Sacramento, CA – Cafe Colonial
    08/21 Petaluma, CA – Phoenix Theatre
    08/22 Palmdale, CA – Transplants
    08/23 Cottonwood, AZ – Queen B Vinyl
    08/24 Silver City, NM – Whiskey Creek
    08/25 El Paso, TX – EP Underground
    08/27 Austin, TX – Lost Well
    08/28 Houston, TX – The End
    08/29 New Orleans, LA – Poor Boys
    08/30 Birmingham, AL – The Nick
    08/31 Atlanta, GA – 529
    09/01 Piedmont, SC – Tribbles
    09/02 Charlotte, NC – Snug Harbor
    09/03 Asheville, NC – Static Age Records
    09/04 Cookeville, TN – Muddy Roots
    09/05 Harrisburg, PA – Capitol City Music Center
    09/06 Montague, MA – RPM Fest
    09/07 Wallingford, CT – Cherry Street Station
    09/08 Philadelphia, PA – Nikki Lopez
    09/09 Youngstown, OH – Westside Bowl
    09/10 Chicago, IL – Livewire
    09/11 Sioux Falls, SD – The Den
    09/12 Lincoln, NE – Reverb
    09/13 Kansas City, MO – MiniBar

    Vocalist Baxter Yogurt commented:

    “We’re excited to take the van east with our giant rubber Pet Cockroach riding shotgun and a fresh batch of mucus in tow. We’ll be spreading mold spores, cold sores, and noisecore wherever possible. Please buy a t-shirt. The cost of existing has risen dramatically. The name of the tour is TUMORS ACROSS AMERICA TOUR btw…”

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  • Dark Divine Issue Statement Regarding Past Allegations

    Fans are calling for Dark Divine to be removed from Motionless In White’s fall tour. The controversy stems from past allegations made by a former crew member. Those claims suggested that the band were surrounded by an abusive work environment that was unfriendly for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Despite the accusations, Dark Divine say they “have always tried to be a haven for those who wished to find a sense of family and acceptance.”

    The following statement was issued:

    “Dark Divine has always and will always be a space for the LGBTQ+ community and for our crew to feel safe and respected. That is something that we stand by and always want to maintain. There are multiple narratives being formed from individual conflicts that existed in past years trying to portray us as a band who is not only harmful to members of the LGBTQ+ community, but also a band who abuses and doesn’t pay our crew.

    Firstly, we always keep invoices and receipts for each crew member and commission. Payouts are determined by the rate they’ve set and are always paid in full. We always keep records so that we can reference them if ever a payment doesn’t go through. We have always made sure everyone gets what they’re owed for the work we have commissioned.

    As far as any claims of abuse are concerned, we have always and will always want our crew to work in a safe environment that they want to return to. We currently have an incredible team we have built over the years that align with our beliefs and the ethical expectations of our band. There was a situation in 2024 where a now ex-sound engineer at the time was hired to run sound for not only us, but for every other opening band on the tour. He would become drunk often and verbally abusive members of our camp, including us in the band. There were constant conflicts that would arise that we do agree should’ve absolutely been handled with more care.

    We had never dealt with a situation like that before and did our best to navigate a complicated situation. There was much learning to be done in real time and we wish we had handled it better. The individual who expressed that she didn’t feel safe around said sound engineer was eventually sent home in a way that seemed amicable and agreeable to her at the time. The only reason the sound engineer wasn’t sent home instead was because he had also been running sound for all other opening bands throughout that tour. He has never been hired since and we have never had a situation like that since.

    As for the narrative that we are harmful to the LGBTQ+ community, you are speaking for a large portion of our fanbase for whom we care about deeply and proudly celebrate. Our fans have always existed within the LGBTQ+ community since the beginning and we were honestly shocked to see words like “homophobic” and “unsafe for people in the LGBTQ+ community” being used as this goes against the core values of acceptance that this band has always believed in. Discrimination and hate has never had a place in this band or fanbase.

    We have always tried to be a haven for those who wished to find a sense of family and acceptance. We have taken action in the past to remove members of the band and crew who have not maintained our ethical standards. We love and respect our fans, our crew, and the artists that help to bring Dark Divine‘s vision to life. We are committed to always being in a constant state of learning, improving, and growing as individuals who always want to be doing better.”

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  • Nita Strauss And Her Husband Welcome Their First Child

    Congratulations are in order for guitarist Nita Strauss (Alice Cooper, etc.) and her husband Josh Villalta, who have just welcomed their first child. The couple named their new son Maxwell James.

    Strauss commented:

    “Welcome to the world, Maxwell James 💙

    He came into this world surrounded by so much love and he’ll be loved even more with every passing day. Max is already so special and we truly believe he’s destined for greatness. With a little bit of both of us in him, whatever path he chooses, he’ll make his mark on the world and be a force to be reckoned with. We can’t wait to watch him grow into the man he’s meant to become, but for now we will cherish every moment along the way.

    We’re excited for every phase of this new chapter, from right now as we’re learning to care for a newborn to bringing our son along for the ride on tour when the time comes! It’s going to be amazing, chaotic, and exciting and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

    May you always live your life to the MAX, little man 💙”

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