• Shadows Fall Are In “The Final Stretch” Of Recording New Album

    During an interview with The New York Hardcore Chronicles Live!, Shadows Fall frontman Brian Fair offered an update on the band’s upcoming album. According to him, the group are “rounding the final stretch” of the recording process.

    Fair said the following:

    “We’re rounding the final stretch. I’ve still got some more work to do. But we’re adding harmonies, adding backup vocals. We’re getting there. We don’t have any idea of release dates or any of that plans nailed down, but we are still in studio mode. We’re getting a lot done, and I’m very excited about these songs.”

    He also discussed the band’s latest singles “Souls Devoured” and “In The Grey”:

    “We dropped the two singles sort of as a tease, and we just wanna bring in everything we’ve ever done to this record. Since it’s been so long, we’re taking our time. We’re trying to refine everything the best we can. And it’s getting there, man. And I cannot wait to share it. But, unfortunately, we have to finish it before we can share it.”

    He also added the following about working with MNRK Heavy:

    “They’ve been super flexible about letting us do things the way we need to do ’em. It’s such a different game now. Whereas before, you’d tour, record, tour, record, tour, record, now you can drop singles here and there. You can just get it out in different ways. It’s super cool. Physical medium, outside of vinyl, isn’t as big of a deal, so it’s just a different age, which is something we had to kind of navigate and figure out, how do we wanna do this? But they’ve been a great partner so far. And I just cannot wait to finally get it done so we can share it with the world and then start playing some shows.”

    He continued when asked about guest features:

    “There’s been some ideas floating around. We’ve never really done guest stuff outside of when we did some covers, we’ve had some people hop on the covers. So it’s something we talked about, ’cause we’ve never done it, so we’re, like, ‘Hey, man. We don’t know how much more music we’re gonna make. Let’s do whatever we can. Let’s have some fun with it.’ So we shall see. But nothing I can share yet, ’cause it hasn’t happened.”

    Fair also confirmed that the band will book some live shows after releasing the album:

    “Yeah, definitely. Nothing that’s booked now, ’cause, like I said, we gotta get the record done. Once that’s done, then we can move on to shows. And like I said, we probably will never tour the way we used to or full time, but we definitely wanna get out there and play some stuff as soon as it’s done.”

    [via Blabbermouth]

  • Metallica Announce Uncasville, Connecticut Shows With Spiritbox And Suicidal Tendencies

    Metallica will be playing two shows at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on November 19 and 21. Suicidal Tendencies will open on night one, while Spiritbox will open on night two.

    Metallica commented:

    “Two Shows Added to the Calendar this Fall!

    Just as we’re getting ready to head out on the road for the first shows of ’26, we’ve added two more gigs to the calendar to wrap up the year. Join us at the intimate Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT, to celebrate their 25th anniversary… as we like to say, they’re just getting started! We’ll be there for a No Repeat Weekend on November 19 and 21.

    You know the drill: two nights, two totally different set lists with no songs repeated, two unique special guests, and one great weekend! Joining us on November 19 will be our tour buddies Suicidal Tendencies, and on November 21, our new friends Spiritbox. Single-Day and 2-Day tickets will be available on Friday, April 10, at 10 AM ET // 7 AM PT. Tickets for both dates will also be available beginning Saturday, April 11, at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.

    Fifth Members may purchase tickets early through the Fan Club Presale beginning Wednesday, April 8, at 10 AM ET // 7 AM PT. Get all the details about how to obtain your presale code and register for a Ticketmaster account.

    We hope to see you there as we join a long list of artists who have performed at the arena, including Bruce Springsteen, Prince, Lady Gaga, Chris Rock, Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Joel, Beyoncé, and many more. Twenty-five years and over 3,000 events later, we’re honored to help celebrate this milestone.”

  • Watch Guns N’ Roses Perform “Bad Apples” For The First Time Since 1991

    During their April 4 set at the Monsters Of Rock festival in São Paulo, Brazil, Guns N’ Roses played “Bad Apples” live for the first time since 1991. You can see fan-filmed footage of that below. The track is from the band’s 1991 album “Use Your Illusion I.”

  • Watch Ignite Perform “Bleeding” With Machine Head’s Robb Flynn

    During their April 4 show in Hertsberge, Belgium, Ignite were joined onstage by Machine Head’s Robb Flynn for a performance of “Bleeding.” You can see fan-filmed footage of that below:

  • Gatecreeper Have “New Music Coming Soon”

    Gatecreeper are preparing to release new music. The band recently confirmed the news, while also sharing new photos from the studio:

  • Enter Shikari Announce West Coast North American Tour

    Enter Shikari have announced a West Coast North American tour with Initiate. Here’s the dates:

    09/25 Austin, TX – Emo’s
    09/26 Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
    09/28 Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre
    09/30 Calgary, AB – Palace Theatre
    10/01 Kelowna, AB – Revelry
    10/02 Vancouver, BC – The Pearl
    10/03 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
    10/04 Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre
    10/06 San Francisco, CA – The Independent
    10/08 San Diego, CA – The Music Box
    10/09 Phoenix, AZ – Nile Theater
    10/10 Los Angeles, CA – Pacific Electric

  • Watch Baroness Perform With Mannequin Pussy Drummer Kaleen Reading

    During their April 3 show in Austin, TX and their April 4 show in Dallas, TX, Baroness performed live with Mannequin Pussy drummer Kaleen Reading. You can see fan-filmed footage of that below. Reading was recruited as a fill-in for Sebastian Thomson, who was dealing with a family emergency.

  • Impending Doom Tease New Song “Glory And Immortality”

    Impending Doom have shared a teaser for their new song “Glory And Immortality.” The full track will be released on April 10.

  • Watch Haywire Cover Trapped Under Ice’s “Pleased To Meet You“ With Justice Tripp

    During their April 3 show in Detroit, MI, Haywire were joined onstage by Trapped Under Ice’s Justice Tripp for a live cover of “Pleased To Meet You.“ You can see fan-filmed footage of that below:

  • Bo Lueders’ Girlfriend Shares Tribute For The Late Guitarist

    Taylor Nicole, the girlfriend of the late Bo Lueders (Harm’s Way, etc.), has taken to social media to pay tribute to the guitarist. She says “there are not words to describe the amount of love [she has] for him.”

    Here’s Taylor’s full statement:

    “On the night of April 1st, I sat on Bo’s lap to say goodnight. He tucked my hair behind my ear, gave me a big kiss, and assured me that, despite how tough 2026 has already been, we were going to have a great year together.

    We had big plans. We just signed for our first place together, and all we could talk about recently is how excited we were to officially have a home to share. The only routine either of us had was to get coffee every morning and plan new and exciting things to experience together. He understood me in ways no one else has. He assured me every single day that he would always love me, and do anything to protect me. He has spent our entire relationship going above and beyond, and doing anything and everything for me. There are not words to describe the amount of love I have for him.

    I was his biggest fan, and he was mine. I would go to any show I could, and recently started trying to catch more and more Hardlore interviews in person. He would always encourage me to take on new projects. In fact, he would then film them for me and give me honest and helpful feedback if needed. We cheered each other on and supported each other through everything. He held me through my worst moments and challenged me to be my best self.

    Whenever I would thank Bo for all that he does, he would say “I know you would do the same for me”. Truly, I would have done anything for him. I was with him until the very end, and I hope that he knows I will carry him in my heart for the rest of my life. He was, and will always be everything to me.

    I love you forever, Baba. Thank you for being mine and showing me the world. I promise to live an exciting life full of kindness, adventure, and delicious food all for you.”