Metal Anarchy

  • Parkway Drive Have Cancelled Their Park Waves Festival

    Parkway Drive have officially cancelled their Park Waves festival. The event was scrapped due to rising costs.

    The band commented:

    “THIS IS A MESSAGE WE NEVER IMAGINED WE’D HAVE TO WRITE, AND IT WEIGHS HEAVILY ON US. PARK WAVES AUSTRALIA HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

    JUST WRITING THIS FEELS LIKE A KICK IN THE GUTS, BUT HERE WE ARE – ANOTHER FESTIVAL BEING CRUSHED BY THE RISING COSTS ACROSS OUR ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. IT HURTS TO BE ANOTHER CASUALTY IN THIS CHAPTER OF THE AUSTRALIAN MUSIC SCENE.

    WE’VE TRIED EVERY POSSIBLE OPTION TO KEEP THIS DREAM ALIVE, BUT THE REALITY OF THE CICUMSTANCES WON’T ALLOW FOR IT.

    TO EVERYONE WHO BOUGHT TICKETS, AND TO EVERYONE WHO CONTINUES TO SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC IN THIS COUNTRY; THANK YOU. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOUR SUPPORT IS WHAT KEEPS THIS CULTURE ALIVE AND STANDING STRONG THROUGH THE WORST OF TIMES.

    ALL TICKETS WILL BE FULLY REFUNDED, AND TICKETHOLDERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED
    VIA EMAIL.”

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  • Bound In Fear Premiere “Chasm” Music Video

    Bound In Fear have premiered a new video for their new song “Chasm.” Vocalist Ben Mason commented:

    “‘Chasm‘ is a huge leap forward for us, blending new elements with our core sound. It’s a natural progression, pushing boundaries while staying true to who we are. Lyrically, it’s a reflection of my journey from the struggles we’ve faced to learning how to live with them. It’s about the unpredictability of life and accepting that sometimes you need to face your demons to truly understand yourself.”

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  • Bobby Landgraf On Corrosion Of Conformity’s New Double Album: “It’s A Very Conceptual Record”

    During a recent appearance on The Sonic Road Podcast, Corrosion Of Conformity bassist Bobby Landgraf discussed the band’s upcoming double album. According to him, the effort is “very conceptual.”

    Landgraf said the following on working on the record with drummer Stanton Moore:

    “Guitarist/vocalist] Pepper [Keenan] has a home studio in Mississippi, and that was when I was in a room with Stanton. And, man, when I was standing there to Stanton Moore and we had two weeks of living together at the house and just being in each other’s heads and there was nowhere to go — there’s nowhere to go get in trouble; you’re just there working on the stuff. And, yeah, I learned so much from Stanton — to be a bass player, to really hit the right spots and to catch that one. And, man, Stanton is such a big inspiration to me — and Pepper and [guitarist] Woody [Weatherman]. He did [2005’s] ‘In The Arms Of God’ record before [with Corrosion Of Conformity], so he’d already done that, which is a killer record.

    To be able to play with Stanton really, I think, elevated my bass-playing game more than… I’m not talking any shit about any other drummers, but Stanton, I believe, really helped me elevate my bass game. So when we wrote all these songs together, we had the best two weeks. We had the big room. The producer was there in the house with us, so we recorded every mistake, every goof-off, every mess-around thing, and some of the stuff came right off the floor.”

    He also added the following about the decision to record a double album:

    “I will just go with what I watched happen in front of me, which is that we probably did 15, 16, maybe even more, songs at the writing session, so it came time to record and we just did it all. And Pepper’s got a really good relationship with the label. They trust him. He [said], ‘We gotta make this a double record.’ They’re, like, ‘Okay.’ I don’t recall ever hearing a pushback story from the label. Pepper said, ‘This is what I wanna do.’ And they said, ‘Well, then let’s do it.’ And then that just opened it all up to really getting into the recordings.

    Pepper has a brilliant concept for the record. For each side, it’s different. The songs on this record go together, the songs on this record go together. And it’s a very conceptual record. [It’s got] beautiful artwork. Fantastic artwork, and it’s amazing. And it will be a serious headphone record. You’ll wanna sit at home and put phones on. Don’t rip off the record by just hearing it on your telephone or your white earbuds.”

    [via Blabbermouth]

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  • Nekrogoblikon Announce March 2026 U.S. Shows With Enterprise Earth And Wretched

    Nekrogoblikon have announced some March 2026 U.S. shows with Enterprise Earth and Wretched. Here’s the dates:

    3/05 Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
    3/06 Colorado Springs, CO – The Black Sheep
    3/08 Wichita, KS – Wave
    3/09 Springfield, MO – The Regency Live
    3/10 Nashville, TN – Exit / In
    3/12 Allentown, PA – Arrow Archer Music Hall

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  • Faith No More’s Billy Gould Reflects On The 40th Anniversary Of “We Care A Lot”: “To Me, This Might Be The One That Matters The Most”

    Faith No More bassist Billy Gould recently reflected on the 40th anniversary of “We Care A Lot.” He says for him, “this might be the one that matters the most.”

    Gould said the following:

    “Once the music is recorded and it let out into the world, everything becomes subjective: is it better, is it worse, is this the band at its most intuitive or most naive? On a techical level, this one is far from our best work. But in terms of spirit, it’s right up there. A highly willful gang of presumptuous kids, not quite understanding who they were, but yet, clearly feeling where they need to go.

    The band was unknown, so there were no outside expectations. But plenty of freedom and drive, and though we did argue a lot, we were united in the project on a core level..we spent money that we didn’t really have to create a vibe, and when it was finished, we looked at ourselves differently. So to me, this might be the one that matters the most, and set the stage for what was to follow.”

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  • The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza To Address Josh Travis’ Absence From Their Reunion Shows

    The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza have revealed that they will be appearing on the December 7 episode of “The Totally Legitimate Business Podcast.” The program will find the band covering a number of topics including guitarist Josh Travis’ absence from their recent reunion shows.

    Here’s a description of the episode:

    “Episode 143 of The TLB Podcast, James is joined by all three guitarists of The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza — Layne Meylain, Eric Burngruber, and Josh Travis — for the most in-depth and exclusive breakdown of the band’s past, present, and future.

    Eric shares what it was like joining Danza and playing Furnace Fest, Josh reflects on his own creative progression, and what the future could hold for the band’s next chapter, and Layne expands on the band’s evolution, the roots of their sound, and the influences that shaped their most iconic riffs.

    They explore the freedom of creating without pressure, making new music in a remote world, “fun” memories for their shared history in the Murfreesboro metal scene, and how Danza’s influence helped define a generation of heavy music. From creative risks to dream tour packages, this episode paints an exciting picture of what Danza V — and the future of Danza — will look like.”

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  • HANABIE. To Release New EP “HOT TOPIC” In January

    HANABIE. have announced a new EP titled “HOT TOPIC.” The effort will be released on January 28. However, the track listing has yet to be revealed.

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  • POORSTACY Passes Away

    Carlito Junior Milfort, aka POORSTACY, has sadly passed away at the age of 26. His cause of death is still pending, but TMZ did note that he was recently hospitalized for a medical emergency. Prior to the hospitalization, he was staying at a hotel with a woman and a toddler.

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  • Kolm Release New Song “The Reach”

    Kolm have released a new song titled “The Reach.” You can check that out below. The track is expected to appear on the band’s upcoming album.

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  • PETA Ask Alice In Chains To Change Their Name To Raise Awareness For An Abused Circus Elephant

    PETA are currently seeking help from Alice In Chains to raise awareness about an abused circus elephant named Betty. As part of their efforts, the organization are asking the band to change their name to “Betty In Chains.”

    PETA shared the following letter:

    “Dear Jerry, Sean, Mike, and William,

    Coming to you with a wonderfully strange request from us at PETA. Would Alice in Chains be willing to go by Betty in Chains across social media — for a month — to spotlight a dear elephant who literally spends her life in chains?

    In a nutshell, we’re turning up the volume on our efforts to rescue an elderly, disabled elephant named Betty, who is being forced to perform in roughly 300 circuses each year. Betty’s over 56 years old, was taken as a baby from Thailand, and has been used in circuses for more than five decades. An elephant expert who recently examined Betty warns that she faces a fatal collapse if not immediately retired to a reputable sanctuary.

    By lending (a version of) your iconic name, you could set the stage for freedom, amplify her story to millions, and change the course of history for all animals used in circuses.

    Will you help us show the world that Betty’s not fighting this battle alone?

    Let’s make some noise,

    People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)”

    PETA‘s Senior Vice President of Communications Lisa Lange also issued an additional statement:

    “By the time grunge swept Seattle, Betty had already spent nearly twenty years suffering as a circus prop, and every day that passes with her being hauled from town to town and forced to perform brings her closer to the brink of death. PETA is encouraging Alice in Chains to get loud for Betty with a temporary name change that reminds everyone to Stay Away from animal-abusing circuses.”

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