LANDMVRKS have shared a new live video for their song “La Valse Du Temps.” The clip was recorded during the band’s January 31 set at Le Zénithin in Paris, France. The track appears on their latest album “The Darkest Place I’ve Ever Been.”
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VCTMS Announce New EP “pain processing II”
VCTMS have announced a new EP titled “pain processing II.” The effort will be released on May 1 and it can be pre-ordered HERE.
“pain processing II” Track Listing:
01. “twenty/eight“
02. “victim/mentality” (feat. Heavy//Hitter)
03. “burning/bones” (feat. Extortionist)
04. “bed_of_nails“
05. “devil’s/speak” (feat. Fox Lake)
06. “trauma/response” (feat. ten56.)
07. “clip my wings” (feat. JT Guiterrez)The group commented:
“Serving as a powerful follow-up, ‘pain processing II’ finds us returning with even more purpose, intensity, and emotional weight. Building on the raw vulnerability and crushing heaviness that defined ‘pain processing,’ this EP pushes our sound deeper into the chaos while sharpening every edge. We’re blending suffocating breakdowns, punishing riffs, and emotional vocals with an atmosphere that feels both personal and destructive, creating a listening experience that hits just as hard emotionally as it does sonically.
Rather than simply continuing where the previous release left off, ‘pain processing II’ expands our vision—diving further into themes of struggle, reflection, and release. Each track feels like another stage of the process, where aggression and honesty collide in waves of controlled brutality. It’s heavier, darker, and more focused. We understand exactly what we want this sound to be.
As a follow-up, ‘pain processing II’ doesn’t just revisit familiar ground—it intensifies it. The result is a relentless, cathartic chapter, proving our evolution is far from over.”
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Watch Guns N’ Roses’ Slash And Duff McKagan Reunite With Steven Adler And Gilby Clarke For Cover Of “It’s So Easy”
During a March 23 tribute show for late rock agent promoter Jennifer Perry in West Hollywood, CA, Guns N’ Roses’ Slash and Duff McKagan reunited with their former bandmates Steven Adler and Gilby Clarke for a performance of “It’s So Easy.” You can see fan-filmed footage of that below. Notably, Taime Downe (Faster Pussycat) fronted the cover.
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Cancer Bats Announce European/UK Tour And Bat Sabbath UK Tour
Cancer Bats have announced a European/UK tour. The trek will also be followed by a UK run with their Black Sabbath tribute project Bat Sabbath.
Tour Dates:
Cancer Bats:
05/23 Hatfield, UK – Slam Dunk Festival
05/24 Leeds, UK – Slam Dunk Festival
05/26 Dusseldorf, GER – Pitcher
05/27 Munchen, GER – Backstage
05/28 Karlsruhe, GER – Alte Hackerei
05/29 Rouen, FRA – Fury Defendu
05/30 Montaigu, FRA – Fury Dance Festival
05/31 Limoges, FRA – CCM John Lennon
06/01 Lyon, FRA – Rock N’ Eat
06/02 Barberaz, FRA – Le Brin de Zinc
06/03 Orleans, FRA – Le Dropkick Bar
06/04 Montpellier, FRA – Le Secret Place
06/05 Valence-en-Poitou, FRA – La Voix du Rock
06/06 Arlon, BEL – L’Entrepot
06/13 Gardelegen, GER – Metal Frenzy Open Air
06/16 Barcelona, SPA – Sala Upload
06/17 Castello de la Plana, SPA – Terra
06/18 Sant Feliu de Guixols, SPA – Sala Las Vegas
06/19 Geneva, SWI – L’usine
06/20 Clisson, FRA – Hellfest Open Air
07/02 Velke Mezirici, CZE – Fajtfest
07/03 Osmoy-Saint-Valery, FRA – Temple Fest
07/04 Notre-Dame-d’Oe, FRA – Riip Fest
07/10 Cheltenham, UK – 2000 TreesBat Sabbath:
06/08 Reading, UK – Face Bar
06/09 Margate, UK – Where Else?
06/11 Derby, UK – Download Festival
07/08 Dover, UK – The Booking Hall
07/09 Southend, UK – Chinnerys
07/11 Cheltenham, UK – 2000 Trees
07/12 Nottingham, UK – Beta
07/14 Manchester, UK – Rebellion
07/15 Glasgow, UK – Cathouse
07/16 Sheffield, UK – Local Authority @ Corp
07/17 Birmingham, UK – Castle & Falcon
07/18 Bristol, UK – Electric
07/20 Cardiff, UK – Clwb Cardiff
07/21 Brighton, UK – Concorde 2
07/22 Tunbridge Wells, UK – Forum
07/23 London, UK – Scala -
Caleb Shomo Says Beartooth’s New Album Will Have “A Lot Of Heavy Stuff” And “A Lot Of Pop”
During an appearance on KLOS’ “Whiplash” with Full Metal Jackie, Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo discussed the band’s upcoming album. According to him, it has “a lot of heavy stuff” and “a lot of pop.”
Shomo said the following when asked about the backlash stemming from his evolved songwriting:
“Yeah, to be completely honest, that’s totally up to them and that’s their choice. I don’t make this art solely to be gaining fans and solely [for] monetary success and critical success and all those things. Truth be told, especially with ‘Free’, I’m really doing this for myself. I’m doing this just so I can really be putting out the most honest art that I can be putting out and be the most true depiction of myself through my art that I can give, because that’s the point of BEARTOOTH. And I really don’t wanna shy away from that.
For me, I, at least currently, am really trying not to focus at all and I’m really actively trying to stay away from hearing any of the critical reception. Obviously, on a broader scale, I see if people are listening to it, I see if people are coming to our shows, so on and so forth. But I think everybody is entitled to their opinion, and there are just inevitably going to be a lot of people that don’t like the way this sounds or maybe don’t like the way I look or the way I’m dancing or what I’m wearing, or whatever that may be. And again, that’s up to them. And all I’m trying to do is just be as honest as I can and enjoy this very, very amazing gift that I have of being able to be in a band and that be my job, and make the art that I wanna make. I understand how rare it is. I understand how blessed I am to be able to do this, so I just wanna make the most of it. And I know if I kind of get wrapped up in how people are reacting or get wrapped up in the people who don’t resonate with it, then maybe I’ll lose sight of all the people who do resonate with it. And more importantly, I’ll lose sight of the only person who truly resonates with it, and that is me. And I just wanna be happy doing what I’m doing. So, that’s all I’m trying to focus on at the moment.”
He also added the following about the album:
“I am with Fearless Records now, and I am absolutely honored to be a part of the whole Concord universe and a part of Fearless and using their whole team. They are just so supportive and so remarkable.
I don’t know how much I’m supposed to be talking about this, but I do have a new record done. We’re currently in the stages of figuring out how we wanna roll it out to the people and all of the crazy logistics that come along with it. But, yeah, they have provided me with such an amazing space to make this album with just unwavering support. They’ve really had to trust my process because it’s the first time we’ve ever done anything together. And everybody makes art differently, so I really appreciate their patience with me and their understanding and their support. It’s just been amazing. Yeah, musically, it’s been really, really good. And I am so proud of this album. To me, it’s just simply the best BEARTOOTH album I could make. There’s a lot of heavy stuff, there’s a lot of the choruses, there’s a lot of the pop, there’s a lot of the screaming there. There’s all the things that I love when it comes to writing BEARTOOTH songs, and they provided a great avenue for that.”
[via Blabbermouth]
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Armored Saint Announce New Album “Emotion Factory Reset”
Armored Saint have revealed the details for their new album “Emotion Factory Reset.” The effort will be released on May 22 and it can be pre-ordered HERE.
“Emotion Factory Reset” Track Listing:
01. “Close To The Bone”
02. “Every Man-Any Man”
03. “Not On Your Life”
04. “Hit A Moonshot”
05. “Buckeye”
06. “Compromise”
07. “It’s A Buzzkill”
08. “Throwing Caution To The Wind:
09. “Ladders And Slides”
10. “Bottom Feeder”
11. “Epilogue”Members of the band commented on the album:
Bassist Joey Vera:
“Each Armored Saint record, to me, is like a new skin for the band, a different chapter. I don’t think we’ve ever repeated ourselves. Every album has been pretty different from the previous one, a snapshot in time. In 2026, ‘Emotion Factory Reset’ is where our heads are at.
I try not to overthink and be right where I’m at that time. I really don’t look over my shoulder much, like, ‘what did I do in the past? What’s going on in the next lane?’ Once the ball starts rolling, I just sit back and let it happen.”
Vocalist John Bush:
“When we start coming up with songs, I always say we can do whatever we want. Use all our influences through the years, diverse music that we listen to and love, and let that seep in and bring something new out of us. It leads to something more adventurous.”
Guitarist Phil Sandoval:
“To me, ‘Emotion Factory Reset’ means to reset yourself back to clarity. Take a pause and breathe before you respond or react. You can’t control outside events, but you can control your mind. How you interpret things is what hurts you, not the event itself.”
Drummer Gonzo Sandoval:
“The world is going through a technological upswing/awakening. I look at our planet as the factory and in the most positive way we need to realign, reimagine, reset for our better selves.”
A video for the record’s first single, “Close To The Bone,” can be found below. Members of the group also added the following about that track:
Bush:
“The first track on the record sounds like vintage Armored Saint. Yet vintage that comes out in 2026! How did we do that? The title of the record, ‘Emotion Factory Reset’ appears as the first line of the bridge. Killer riffs, awesome rhythms and attacking vocals gets this train rolling. The title implies the human response to withdraw and keep things to yourself instead of being confrontational; Something I believe we all struggle with as humans. Do you just say, ‘aww, whatever man,’ or do you say, ‘hey, fuck you!’ Depends on the moment I guess.”
Vera:
“Musically, this song was inspired by my love and appreciation for metal that was coming out around the time of the NWOBHM, which is right when Armored Saint was formed. As always, I try to reimagine my early influences by giving them a slight modern twist.”
Guitarist Jeff Duncan:
“I like to think that Armored Saint doesn’t keep making the same album over and over. ‘Emotion Factory Reset’ is another musical chapter for the band. When the five of us play together, we have a special chemistry and our first single ‘Close To The Bone’ demonstrates this perfectly; it’s musically sophisticated but still retains the Armored Saint signature sound.”
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