Metal Anarchy

  • Bloodlines Drop Off Remaining Shows On Tour With Wolves At The Gate And Heal The Hurt

    Bloodlines have dropped off the remaining dates on their current tour with Wolves At The Gate and Heal The Hurt. The band were unable to move forward with the shows due to a death in the family.

    The group commented:

    “Family, tonight we were informed that a very dear family member to our drummer Matthew passed suddenly. Due to this, Bloodlines will not be continuing our remaining dates with Wolves At The Gate and Heal The Hurt.

    We believe as a family to weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice. Today, heaven gained a sweet soul into the glorious presence of our King and for that we rejoice.

    To our fans, we are deeply grateful for all of you. Every conversation and encounter we’ve had with each of you left us in awe of what God is doing for this scene. Be assured that we will be back soon. Please keep Matthew and his family in your prayers as he takes this time to grieve.

    To Christ be all the GLORY, forever.”

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  • Balmora Premiere New Song “Moon Light Hysteria”

    Balmora have premiered a new song titled “Moon Light Hysteria.” This track is from the band’s new album, “These Graven Halls,” which will be released on May 29. The group commented:

    “‘Moon Light Hysteria‘ is what the band refers to as the ‘title track.’ We wanted to simulate being trapped in a nightmarish cathedral or dungeon while an entity is hunting you. It also serves as a metaphor for life. We shan’t soon leave these graven halls of our lives’ suffering. The halls are you, the entity is only known to you.”

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  • The Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan Announces European/UK Leg Of “Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness” Opera Tour

    The Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan will be playing some more “Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness“ opera shows in September. The new dates will be held in Europe and the UK. Baritone Ed Parks, soprano Sydney Mancasola, mezzo-soprano Zoie Reams, and tenor Dominick Valdes Chenes will be joining Corgan for the trek. Notably, baritone Dean Murphy will replace Parks in Spain.

    Tour Dates:

    09/01 London, UK – Royal Festival Hall
    09/02 London, UK – Royal Festival Hall
    09/06 Antwerpen, BEL – Queen Elizabeth Hall
    09/06 Antwerpen, BEL – Queen Elizabeth Hall
    09/08 Paris, FRA – Salle Pleyel
    09/09 Paris, FRA – Salle Pleyel
    09/11 Madrid, SPA – Palacio Vistalegre

    Corgan commented:

    “The success of translating ‘Mellon Collie‘ into operatic and classical form has been one of the most satisfying experiences of my life, where on each of the seven sold-out nights in Chicago we’d finish within the raucous wave of a standing ovation. So to now take it on the road, and to Europe, too says this magical dream doesn’t have to end.”

    Conductor James Lowe added:

    “It has been so gratifying to discover how the nuances and layers of ‘Mellon Collie‘ reveal themselves in fresh new ways in these symphonic, choral and operatic settings. To now have the opportunity to perform this work in Europe with world-class musicians in such important venues is nothing short of thrilling.”

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  • Guitarist Wayne Lozinak Rejoins Hatebreed Onstage Following Brain Tumor Surgery

    Hatebreed guitarist Wayne Lozinak officially returned to the stage during the band’s May 10 set at the 2026 Welcome To Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, FL. This news comes after he previously took some time off to recover from brain tumor surgery.

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  • Conjurer Share “This World Is Not My Home” Live Video

    Conjurer have shared a new live video for their song “This World Is Not My Home.” You can check that out below. The clip was fimed during their November 12, 2025 show at The Underworld in London, UK. The track appears on their latest album “Unself.”

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  • Anthrax To Release New Album “Cursum Perficio” In September

    Anthrax will be releasing a new album, titled “Cursum Perficio,” on September 18. The first single, “It’s For The Kids,” will debut on May 15.

    “Cursum Perficio” Track Listing:

    01. “Persistence Of Memory“
    02. “The Long Goodbye“
    03. “It’s For The Kids“
    04. “Everybody’s Got A Plan“
    05. “The Edge Of Perfection“
    06. “Infectious“
    07. “NYC 93“
    08. “Cursum Perficio“
    09. “T.O.M.B.“
    10. “Watch It Go“
    11. “My Victory“

    Guitarist Scott Ian said the following:

    “It was quite a journey from the inception of this album to its completion. We were supposed to make this in 2020, but the universe had other plans for everyone. After the pandemic, we got to be a band again. When we started working on the record, we were just happy to be in a room together. It was so exciting that it was like being reborn in a way. All of that energy and emotion went into the music. The fear of being forced out of our lives and the joy of coming back together are present. The title ‘Cursum Perficio’ feels like Anthrax. It resembled what we went through to get to the point of finishing the record.”

    Drummer Charlie Benante also commented:

    “There was an awful lot of growth between ‘Worship Music’ in 2011 and ‘Cursum Perficio.’ This album is a culmination of everything we’ve learned. I was watching a Marilyn Monroe documentary, and I saw ‘Cursum Perficio’ written on a tile in her last home. When I found out what the phrase meant, it immediately clicked with me. We aren’t saying this is our last record, but our journey has come to an end. I believe we’ve completed the task.”

    Ian continued:

    “We had to make ‘Fistful Of Metal’ and ‘Spreading The Disease’ to be able to write ‘Among The Living.’ In the same respect, it took ‘Worship Music’ and ‘For All Kings’ for us to be able to write ‘Cursum Perficio.’ I very much compare this record to ‘Among The Living.’”

    Bassist Frank Bello added:

    “We left it all on the table. We really know who we are as Anthrax, what turns us on, and what we need to do. I don’t think anybody knows what’s next, but we’re hungrier than ever. From here on out, we’re going to go full throttle for every fucking minute.”

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  • Basement Announce Fall North American Tour

    Basement have announced a North American tour in support of their new album “WIRED.” DIIV, Momma, High Vis, Big Boy, Fiddlehead, First Day Back, and Febuary will open on select dates.

    Tour Dates:

    With Momma, Big Boy, & Febuary:

    10/07 Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
    10/09 Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
    10/10 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club (no Big Boy/Febuary)
    10/13 Tampa, FL – Jannus Live
    10/14 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade – Heaven
    10/16 Dallas, TX – House Of Blues
    10/17 Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
    10/19 Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren

    With High Vis, Big Boy, & First Day Back:

    10/20 Los Angeles, CA – Shrine Expo Hall (feat. DIIV)
    10/23 Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre
    10/27 Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
    10/28 Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
    10/30 Salt Lake City, UT – Rockwell at The Complex
    11/01 Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
    11/03 Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
    11/06 Chicago, IL – House Of Blues
    11/08 Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
    11/11 Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall (no High Vis)
    11/13 Boston, MA – Roadrunner (feat. Fiddlehead)

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  • Man Charged With Murder Of Cold As Life’s Rodney “Rawn Beauty” Barger Apprehended In Panama

    According to The Detroit News, the man accused of murdering Cold As Life’s Rodney “Rawn Beauty” Barger in 1993 has been arrested. The suspect, Barger’s former roommate Richard Werstine, was found in Panama living under an alias.

    Werstine has reportedly been in Panama since 2005. Since then, he has been arrested several times under different names. The latest arrest has seen him transferred over to the U.S. Marshals Service Detroit Fugitive Apprehension Team.

    Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal Jimmy Allen commented:

    “The tenacity and commitment of the U.S. Marshals Service working to bring Werstine and those like him into police custody where they belong is at the forefront of our daily mission here in Detroit. His arrest not only works toward bringing closure to the friends and family who have lost a loved one but also demonstrates our promise to pursue those who think they can prey on the members of our communities without being held accountable.”

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  • Ovtlier Cancel Remaining Headlining Shows

    Ovtlier have cancelled their remaining headlining shows. The band were unable to move forward with the dates due to financial reasons.

    The band commented:

    “THIS IS ONE OF THE HARDEST POSTS WE’VE HAD TO MAKE

    AFTER A SERIES OF UNEXPECTED SETBACKS ON THIS TOUR — INCLUDING HAVING TO PURCHASE A NEW TRAILER MID-RUN, SKYROCKETING TRAVEL COSTS, AND THE OVERALL FINANCIAL STRAIN OF STAYING ON THE ROAD — WE’VE MADE THE INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT DECISION TO CANCEL OUR REMAINING HEADLINE SHOWS.

    WE FOUGHT HARD TO AVOID THIS. WE EXPLORED EVERY POSSIBLE OPTION TO KEEP PUSHING FORW ARD, BUT THE REALITY IS THAT CONTINUING WOULD LEAVE US UNABLE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT AND PAY THE CREW THAT WORKS TIRELESSLY BESIDE US EVERY SINGLE DAY. AND THAT’S NOT SOMETHING WE’RE WILLING TO COMPROMISE ON. THE GAP FROM THE LAST DATE OF THE REDEMPTION TOUR TO OUR FIRST HEADLINER WOULD COST US AN ADDITIONAL FEW THOUSAND THAT WE UNFORTUNATELY, DO NOT HAVE.

    TO EVERY FAN WHO BOUGHT TICKETS. SHARED OUR MUSIC, OR PLANNED TO SPEND A NIGHT WITH US WE ARE DEEPLY SORRY. THIS BAND MEANS EVERYTHING TO US, AND CANCELING SHOWS IS NEVER SOMETHING WE TAKE LIGHTLY. WE KNOW PEOPLE SPEND THEIR HAR EARNED MONEY AND TIME TO SUPPORT US, AND THAT IS NEVER LOST ON US.

    TO THE PROMOTERS, VENUES, AND EVERYONE INVOLVED BEHIND THE SCENES: THANK YOU FOR BELIEVING IN US AND WORKING WITH US. WE SINCERELY HOPE THIS IS ONLY A POSTPONEMENT AND THAT WE’LL BE ABLE TO COME BACK STRONGER AND MAKE THESE DATES HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE.

    RIGHT NOW, WE NEED TO REGROUP, RECOVER FINANCIALLY, AND MAKE SURE WE CAN CONTINUE BUILDING THIS BAND THE RIGHT WAY — SUSTAINABLY, HONESTLY. AND WITHOUT LEAVING OUR PEOPLE BEHIND.

    THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING. THANK YOU FOR STICKING WITH US THROUGH THE HIGHS AND LOWS. WE PROMISE THIS ISN’T THE END. PLEASE CONTACT THE VENUES FOR REFUNDS.

    WE’LL BE BACK SOON!

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  • Jungle Rot Digitally Release New Album “Cruel Face Of War”

    Jungle Rot have given an early digital release to their new album “Cruel Face Of War.” Physical copies will still arrive on May 15.

    Vocalist/guitarist Dave Matrise commented:

    “Let’s start off by saying what an amazing accomplishment it is to hit 12 releases in my career. Never would I think I’d still be doing this 30+ years later. I guess be careful what you wish for.

    I’m very grateful to all of our fans that have supported us for so many years and for never giving up on us.

    To my bandmates for all of their hard work and dedication to me and JRot over all these years.

    We have stood the test of time. We are still here playing our trademark style of old school death metal that has carved a legendary name for us in the underground scene today.

    ‘Cruel Face Of War‘ will not disappoint.

    It’s full of crushing grooves and violent hooks that will surely break anyone’s neck.”

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