• Rise Records Founder Craig Ericson Launches Vaux Records

    Rise Records founder Craig Ericson has announced the launch of Vaux Records. The independent label’s first two signings are Cuntrol and J Noir. Two more artists will also be announced soon. Vaux Records also confirmed that they will be partnering with Many Hats for distribution and MerchNow for merchandise.

  • Sublime Premiere “Can’t Miss You” Music Video

    Sublime have premiered a new video for their new song “Can’t Miss You.” The track is from the band’s new album “Until The Sun Explodes,” which will be released on June 12. Frontman Jakob Nowell said the following about the single:

    “We just wanted to drop this one for the hardcore fans. No lead in or marketing push behind it. ‘Can’t Miss You’ is probably my favorite track on the record. It was one of those magic songs that got written in a day. The strange chord progression was definitely inspired by my father’s songwriting, especially songs like ‘Pool Shark’ and ‘STP.’ Classic Sublime always had this feeling like you never knew where the song was going to take you. I look towards my father’s work for guidance at every turn, and ‘Can’t Miss You’ is a perfect example of that. The lyrics of this single are some that I am the most proud of. I hope people will find escape in the stories of this song and the entire record ‘Until The Sun Explodes.’”

  • Anthrax Premiere “It’s For The Kids” Music Video

    Anthrax have premiered a new video for their new song “It’s For The Kids.” This track is from the band’s recently announced album, “Cursum Perficio,” which will be released on September 18.

    Members of the group commented:

    Guitarist Scott Ian:

    “A friend of mine said, ‘It’s For The Kids’ is a straight-up love letter to your fans.’ That’s exactly what I wanted it to be. The album needed a four-minute thrash song that harkened back to our first era. Whether it’s the aggression or the big chorus, it represents all the best parts of Anthrax in a very angry four-minute package. For the video, we wanted to throw back to our ‘Madhouse’ video — thematically it just made sense and this idea opened the door for us to share the experience with our fans. For all of us!”

    Drummer Charlie Benante:

    “The video for ‘It’s For the Kids’ turned out really well. I don’t necessarily like doing videos and this one had elements of things that I really love. There were fans in it, they showed up, they enjoyed it, it made me enjoy the video just seeing them enjoy it. Hearing the song for the first time, their reaction to it, and just the interaction with them was just great. I think the director did a great job on it. It’s kind of a throwback to our first ever video, ‘Madhouse.’ So I think fans are gonna see it and think ‘oh look at that, I see what they did.’ But yeah, great song and a great video. ‘It’s For the Kids’ is one of the songs that I felt was so strong, and the riff behind it and the rhythm behind it was almost like a tug of war, it’s like a push-pull. It has this tension to it where the drums are just playing at a high pace speed, and the guitars are doing pretty much quarter notes with it. And the drums are just going full speed ahead. One of my favorite songs on the record and one of my favorite riffs. I really think this song is a gift to Anthrax fans who have been with us throughout the years. This basically is Anthrax at its best. Fast-paced, thrashing, melodic fucking metal.”

    Singer Joey Belladonna:

    “When I hear certain tracks, I immediately go, ‘I want to do this song. It might have a shot.’ Even the first time I started singing a tune like ‘Madhouse,’ I figured it was going to be a strong one. You just know. There’s a lot of variety to each of our records. To me, ‘It’s For The Kids’ is nice, straight-up Anthrax. It has a lot of fire and a punch to it. Vocally, it’s really cooking. It was definitely fun to hammer down on this one and put a lot of drive into it.”

    Guitarist Jonathan Donais:

    “‘It’s For The Kids’ is a right-to-the-point thrasher. It’s fast, aggressive, catchy and definitely going to be a fun one live. I love the ‘Madhouse’-inspired throwback vibe of this video. Involving the fans and capturing their reactions to a new song adds some energy that really stands out.”

    Bassist Frank Bello:

    “I’m psyched for people to hear ‘It’s For The Kids!’ This is a heavy, driving song with a big hook chorus-a combination of classic Anthrax and current. I can’t wait to play it live! Had a (cold!) blast filming the video too. It’s a great, energy packed video with a bunch of amazing Anthrax fans having a good time on a freezing day in Pennsylvania. The metal kept us all warm.”

  • Primus Release New EP “A Handful Of Nuggs”

    Primus have digitally released a new EP titled “A Handful Of Nuggs.” A 12-inch vinyl pressings will also be available on July 22. Here’s the track listing:

    01. “The Ol’ Grizz”
    02. “Holy Diver” (Dio cover) (feat. Puddles Pity Party)
    03. “Little Lord Fentanyl” (feat. Maynard James Keenan of Tool, Puscifer, etc.)
    04. “Duchess (And The Proverbial Mind Spread)” (Live from the Mann Music Center, Philadelphia, PA)

  • Paul Di’Anno (Ex-Iron Maiden) Documentary To Receive North American Release In June

    A North American release has been set for the new documentary on the late Paul Di’Anno (ex-Iron Maiden). That film is titled “Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer” and it will be available on June 9.

    Further details were shared in a press release:

    “Cleopatra Entertainment is proud to announce the theatrical release of their latest documentary film ‘Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer’ into UK cinemas from May 1st, 2026 at Birmingham’s Mockingbird Cinema, followed by screenings through June 2nd in the UK’s Light Cinema chain. Full listings and ticket purchase links can be found at https://musicfilmnetwork.com.

    And while still in U.S. film festivals such as Sound Unseen in Minneapolis (May 13th) and the San Francisco Documentary Festival on (June 3rd), The film will also see its North American Theatrical Premier for public audiences at the Lumiere Music Hall Theater, 9036 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 on June 9th, 2026 at 7:00pm, which is also the official North American release date for both the digital VOD and Home Entertainment DVD/Blu Ray formats. A special Q&A session with Director Wes Orshoski will immediately follow the Beverly Hills screening.
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    In this strikingly raw and intimate film, director Wes Orshoski captures the late singer riding an emotional rollercoaster toward the end of his life. Featuring appearances by James Hetfield (Metallica),​Gene Simmons (KISS), Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris and members of Exodus, Slayer, Megadeth, Overkill and Sepultura, the film chronicles how two Iron Maiden fans encounter Di’Anno at the lowest point of his life and then set out to restore his health and relaunch his career.”

  • Lords Of Acid Release New Song “Dream Boy”

    Lords Of Acid, who now feature vocalist Carla Harvey (The Violent Hour, ex-Butcher Babies) amongst their lineup, have released a new song titled “Dream Boy.” According to the band, the single takes fans on “a dark trip through the streets of Necropolis, where addiction feels like salvation and nightmares wear a beautiful disguise.” The group also added:

    “It’s about understanding the pain, loneliness and emptiness that drive people toward it in the first place. We wanted the verses to feel raw and claustrophobic, almost like a panic attack, while the reggae-inspired chorus drifts like a hallucination you never want to wake up from. The line ‘Dream boy, keep on floating in the sun’ sounds warm and beautiful at first, until you realize it’s about somebody slowly disappearing in plain sight. It is one of the darkest songs we have ever written, but underneath the shadows there’s still a message of human connection, desire and the search for a real high that doesn’t destroy you.”

  • Flat Earth Premiere “1985” Video

    Flat Earth (ex-HIM/Amorphis, etc.) have premiered a new video for their new song “1985.” You can check that out below. Fans that purchase the single in the band’s webstore will also receive the bonus track “Below My Floor.” The group commented:

    “‘1985’ is about what we take with us. The people, moments and emotions that stay with us through the years.”

  • L.A. Guns Announce New Live CD/DVD “Live From The Guild Theatre”

    L.A. Guns have announced a new live CD/DVD titled “Live From The Guild Theatre.” The 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.

    “Live From The Guild Theatre” Track Listing:

    Disc 1 (CD):

    01. “Intro – Taste It”
    02. “Cannonball”
    03. “Electric Gypsy”
    04. “Sex Action”
    05. “Hellraisers Ball”
    06. “Hit And Run”
    07. “Like A Drug”
    08. “Speed”
    09. “One More Reason”
    10. “Theremin Jam”
    11. “Over the Edge”
    12. “Guitar Solo”
    13. “I Wanna Be Your Man”
    14. “Lucky Motherfucker”
    15. “Never Enough”
    16. “The Ballad Of Jayne”
    17. “Rip And Tear”

    Disc 2 (DVD):

    01. “Intro – Taste It”
    02. “Cannonball”
    03. “Electric Gypsy”
    04. “Sex Action”
    05. “Hellraisers Ball”
    06. “Hit And Run”
    07. “Like A Drug”
    08. “Speed”
    09. “One More Reason”
    10. “Theremin Jam”
    11. “Over The Edge”
    12. “Guitar Solo”
    13. “I Wanna Be Your Man”
    14. “Lucky Motherfucker”
    15. “Never Enough”
    16. “The Ballad Of Jayne”
    17. “Rip And Tear”

  • Voivod Share Lyric Video For “The End Of Dormancy” From “Symphonique” Live Album

    Voivod have shared an official lyric video for “The End Of Dormancy” from their upcoming live album “Symphonique.” That effort will be released on June 5 and it will feature the band’s June 4, 2025 show with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra at the Grand Théâtre in Québec City, QC. Guitarist Daniel “Chewy” Mongrain commented:

    “This one is very special to me. I wrote the riffs imagining Roman naval battles with a full orchestra, like the movies from the ’50s and ’60s. It has a very dramatic vibe. Little did I know that what we synthesized for a four-piece band would eventually explode into its primary, original imagined form. It’s one of the most orchestral pieces on the album, and I remember vividly the crowd’s reaction after the grand finale. It was one of these rare life’s perfect moments. I’m very grateful for that incredible experience.”

  • Gabi And The Fly Premiere “Devil’s Chain” Video

    Gabi And The Fly, the project featuring Gabriella Lindland alongside Matt “Piggy D.” Montgomery (Marilyn Manson, ex-Rob Zombie), have premiered a new video for their new song “Devil’s Chain.” This track is from their newly released demo, “Initiation Of Decay,” which is available through Bandcamp.