Metal Anarchy

  • 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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  • Emmure Cancel Lawrence, KS Set

    Emmure will be missing this evening’s (June 3) Lawrence, KS date of their tour with Spite, Psycho-Frame, and Reverent due to Frankie Palmeri’s “acute vocal strain.” The frontman commented:

    “Frankie here, sending a rare broadcast to let people attending ‘The New World Killer’ tour tonight in Lawrence, Kansas, Emmure will not be in attendance as I am resting from an acute vocal strain. Sorry to disappoint.”

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  • Ingested Announce Headlining U.S. Shows

    Ingested have booked some headlining shows around their tour with AngelMaker and Disfiguring The Goddess. Here’s the dates:

    07/28 Las Vegas, NV – Backstage Bar
    07/29 Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
    08/30 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
    08/31 Portland, OR – Twilight
    09/01 San Francisco, CA – Neck Of The Woods
    09/02 San Luis Obispo, CA – Humdinger Brewing

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  • L.A. Guns Share “Electric Gypsy” Live Video

    L.A. Guns have shared a new live video for their song “Electric Gypsy.” The performance is taken from the band’s upcoming live CD/DVD “Live From The Guild Theatre.” That effort will be released on July 3 and it will feature the band’s July 10, 2025 set at The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park, CA.

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  • Voivod Planning To Release New Concept Album In Late 2027

    During a recent interview with Metal Rules, Voivod drummer Michel “Away” Langevin offered an update on the band’s new concept album. According to him, the effort will likely arrive in late 2027.

    Langevin said the following while discussing the group’s “Symphonique” live album:

    “I think that the symphonic concerts really influenced us in the writing and recording of the future studio album. In between tours, we are doing — we write a new album, and we are recording the album three songs at a time. And I think it’s gonna sound a bit like a movie soundtrack. It’s a concept album with the Korgull coming back and everything. So, it’s kind of interesting what’s going on right now.”

    He continued:

    “We’re trying to be more and more experimental. And the last couple of albums were pretty intricate, and we won awards for them, so it’s giving us confidence. And we do have a secret weapon — it’s Chewy [Daniel Mongrain], our guitar player. He teaches jazz at college, and he has a lot of notions. And he already charted music for ‘The Wake’. We had the string quartet for the Montreal Jazz Festival and ‘The End Of Dormancy’ EP, he charted parts for a brass quintet. And so we try to include newer sounds in our music that will make it even more like a journey for the listener. There are no limits for us, it seems like, so we’re gonna try to push it really.”

    He also added the following about release plans:

    “We have so many shows planned and so many projects in the works. I would say late next year [2027]. At least people will be able to enjoy the symphonic album. And also we have a video game coming out called ‘Nuclear Warrior’, and it’s based on end-of-’80s, early-’90s aesthetics. And again, we are all involved. I supplied a lot of low-res art Chewy’s working on turning the Voivod music into 8-bit style. [Frontman] Snake [Denis Bélanger] is doing the voice for the main character, and [bassist] Rocky [Dominic Laroche] is testing the game, so it’s pretty fun. And the documentary ‘We Are Connected’ is coming out soon as well. And we just released a book with Jeff Wagner, ‘Always Moving’ — it’s more than 500 pages long. So many things are in the works, and tons of reissues all the time.

    I’ve dedicated my life to Voivod for 43 years now, and it’s pretty fun to be able to release all of these projects, because the people into Voivod are very loyal. So we try to supply them with as much stuff as possible.”

    [via Blabbermouth]

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  • KISS Announce “Destroyer: The Definitive Visual History” Book

    KISS have revealed that they will be releasing a new book, titled “KISS Destroyer: The Definitive Visual History: Making And Touring The Legendary Album, Official And Authorized,” on October 27 via Insight Editions. Author Ken Sharp worked on the offering alongside Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons.

    Here’s a synopsis:

    “Have a ‘Rock and Roll Party’ with this incredible chronicle of KISS’s first platinum studio album and one of the greatest rock records in history.

    In 1976, Gene, Paul, Ace, and Peter stomped their platform heels into the mainstream with ‘Destroyer,’ which catapulted them to superstardom. This official, authorized retrospective takes you behind the scenes at the recording sessions and backstage at the mind-blowing tour that followed, offering eye-opening insights into

    • Marlon Brando’s significance on the direction of the album

    • tensions in the sound studio

    • the destruction of Paul Stanley’s favorite guitar

    • creating the costumes and the cover artwork

    • the photo shoots to promote the record

    • a dare that led to the birth of the KISS Army

    • David Bowie’s influence on the stage design

    • the band’s hijinks on tour

    • their encounters with Karen Carpenter, Margaret Hamilton, Paul Lynde, other stars of the day . . . and more!

    The book features interviews with more than 50 people, including exclusive new interviews with Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, and producer Bob Ezrin, who reveal all the sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll that went into making the record. It comes jam-packed with deep dives on all the songs—including demos that didn’t make the final cut and who titled ‘Beth’—and contains hundreds of photos, some never before published. Comprehensive tour information covers dates, venues, and key performances, and a complete timeline of recording and promoting the seminal album features world affairs and other cultural events, putting the band’s milestones in meaningful context. So paint your face, stick out your tongue, and ‘Shout It Out Loud’ with this must-have showcase of one of the most influential rock records of all time!”

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  • Limp Bizkit Launch New Webstore With Limited Edition Merch

    Limp Bizkit have launched a new webstore called morningboyufo.com. The official website from the band will feature limited edition merch drops. This news comes after the group previously called out bootleggers selling unauthorized items.

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  • Cancer Bats Announce UK Tour With Ignite And Knives

    Cancer Bats have announced a headlining UK tour. Ignite and Knives will open.

    Tour Dates:

    10/12 Dover, UK – The Booking Hall
    10/13 Brighton, UK – Chalk
    10/15 Exeter, UK – Cavern
    10/16 Falmouth, UK – Princess Pavilion
    10/17 Southampton, UK – The Joiners
    10/18 Plymouth, UK – The DepØ
    10/20 Bristol, UK – The Fleece
    10/21 Cardiff, UK – Clwb Ifor Bach
    10/22 Milton Keynes, UK – Craufurd Arms
    10/24 Birmingham, UK – The Asylum
    10/25 Manchester, UK – Gorilla
    10/26 Newcastle, UK – Anarchy Brew Co
    10/28 Glasgow, UK – King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut
    10/29 Leeds, UK – The Key Club
    10/30 Nottingham, UK – Rescue Rooms
    10/31 London, UK – Electric Brixton

    Cancer Bats commented:

    “We are beyond excited to announce this Marshall Made Of Loud Tour!! Playing all our favourite independent venues across the UK, with Ignite and Knives, and we end it all with a Halloween show in London!! This is going to be an insane tour!!!”

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  • Kingdom Of Giants Premiere “Respawn” Music Video

    Kingdom Of Giants have premiered a new song titled “Respawn.” You can find an official music video for that track below:

    Bassist/vocalist JT Gutierrez commented:

    “‘Respawn‘ is the start of a new chapter for the band — and for me stepping in. I’ve been working for 15 years trying to get to where I am today, and joining this band marks a turning point in my life that I will forever be grateful for. Working with the guys has been an incredibly smooth transition and they have become a very important part of my life. I couldn’t be more excited for what’s next.”

    Vocalist Dana Willax added:

    “‘Respawn‘ is my favorite KOG track in as long as I can remember and I’m so excited to have JT be a part of it. I absolutely love how diverse his voice is and how well we work together and contrast each other simultaneously. ‘Respawn‘ dives deep into a relationship that you know is wrong and unhealthy, yet you let that person back in for another chance even when they have proven themselves untrustworthy with something that is so close and important to you, and yet again, they let you down.”

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  • REZN Premiere “Rites Of Passage” Video

    REZN have premiered a new video for their new song “Rites Of Passage.” This track is from the band’s new album, “Cycles In The Infinite Dream,” which will be released on July 24. Vocalist and guitarist Rob McWilliams said the following about the single:

    “We wanted to go for a barreling, rolling feel between the rhythm and lead, so this one felt perfect for emphasizing those elements while giving you a glimpse into the rest of the album. The end payoff is the epitome of that feeling, just letting it ride with a thousand-pound drone to send you off on the journey.”

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