Faetooth have been forced to postpone their April North American shows. The dates were scrapped due to “severe illness.”
The band commented:
“It deeply pains us to have to do this, but due to severe illness we have absolutely no other choice than to postpone our upcoming April dates. We realize that taking our time to heal is necessary in order for us to preserve the longevity of this project. It will allow us to return stronger and get back to doing what we love most, which is performing and connecting with all of you.
We are so heartbroken, but we want nothing more than to give you all a show that we can confidently say we gave 100% of ourselves to. We love you all so much, and we look forward to rescheduling the April dates for you all. See you all soon.
Refunds will be available at point of purchase. Tour will be now be starting on May 2nd in Chicago all the way through our Santa Ana date on May 17th.
Weezer have premiered a new song titled “Shine Again.” The track will appear on the band’s upcoming album. As previously reported, the group already have a tour booked in support of the record.
Foo Fighters have revealed that their episode of “Other Voices” will be airing on Irish TV on April 6. That performance was recorded at St. James’ Church in Dingle, Ireland on February 22. Notably, the show will also stream online.
Ill Niño have commented on the recent departure of guitarist Xander Raymond Charles. According to them, the split was related to a “scheduling conflict.”
Both parties said the following in a joint statement:
“We would like to clear the air regarding the events of the past week. Following a last-minute lineup change that impacted Xander Raymond Charles‘ touring schedule, both parties have met to resolve the matter professionally.
Ill Niño has decided to continue with their current touring lineup, and schedule. This decision was based on a scheduling conflict, and is in no way a reflection of Xander‘s talent, character, or professionalism. We are moving forward with mutual respect and no hard feelings.
Xander shared: “Ill Niño is a legendary band, and I have nothing but the utmost respect for them.”
Both parties wish each other nothing but success moving forward.
Allegaeon and Gorod have booked a co-headlining European/UK tour. Abysmal Dawn will open.
Tour Dates:
09/04 Grenoble, FRA – L’Ampérage
09/05 Nantes, FRA – Le Ferrailleur
09/06 Paris, FRA – Petit Bain
09/08 Southampton, UK – The 1865
09/09 Nottingham, UK – Rescue Rooms
09/10 Manchester, UK – Rebellion
09/11 Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy 3
09/12 Leeds, UK – Boom
09/13 London, UK – Underworld
09/15 Lille, FRA – Black Lab
09/16 Hannover, GER – Lux
09/17 Nijmegen, NET – Doornroosje
09/18 Haarlem, NET – Patronaat
09/20 Warsaw, POL – VooDoo
09/21 Krakow, POL – Zaścianek
09/22 Prague, CZE- Black Pes
09/23 Munich, GER – Backstage Club
09/24 Aarau, SWI – KIFF
09/25 Cologne, GER – Euroblast Festival
T3RMINAL, the new project featuring bassist Brian Wheat (Tesla), guitarist Tommy Skeoch (ex-Tesla), guitarist Chris Holmes (ex-W.A.S.P.), and singer Josey Scott (ex-Saliva), have entered the studio to record their debut album. The effort will also feature drums from Sal Giancarelli (Staind). A 2026 release is expected. Tour dates are being planned as well.
The lineup has been revealed for this year’s Darker Waves festival. The event will be held in Huntington Beach, CA on November 14 and it will feature: Morrissey, The Smashing Pumpkins, Simple Minds, Bad Religion, Adam Ant, The Psychedelic Furs, Soft Cell, The Damned, Manic Street Preachers, Gary Numan, Silversun Pickups, Buzzcocks, EMF, Circle Jerks, Spacehog, Marky Ramone, Mariachi El Bronx, Cold Cave, TR/ST, Gene, Prayers, Modern English, The Motels, The Sounds, Choir Boy, Missing Persons, Christian Death, DECEITS, Past Self, Benches, The Mainliners, Riki, Warfield, Purest Form, Casket Cassette, Migs Whiskey, All The Damn Vampires, Kim Theory, and I Forget.
Converge will be releasing a new album, titled “Hum Of Hurt,” on June 5. A music video for the effort’s title track can be found below:
“Hum Of Hurt” Track Listing:
01. “Slip The Noose”
02. “Doom In Bloom”
03. “It Only Gets Worse”
04. “Detonator”
05. “I Won’t Let You Go”
06. “It’s Not Up To Us”
07. “Dream Debris”
08. “It Used To Matter”
09. “Hum Of Hurt”
10. “Nothing Is Over”
Vocalist Jacob Bannon said the following about releasing another new album so soon:
“When we came together to write, we ended up with a wealth of material. As work progressed, we realized we had created two separate albums, and treated them as such.”
He continued:
“It’s not a sequel. The unifying musical idea early on was, ‘Let’s make a noise rock album.’ But we never really did. The first one wasn’t. This one touches on that spirit, but it’s much more dynamic than that descriptor. To me, it leans more into being an emotional hardcore album, while ‘Love Is Not Enough’ feels more metal leaning album. In the end, we simply gave creative birth to another Converge record with its own unique identity and character.”
He also discussed the title track:
“I’ve given 35 years of my life to creating art and music. I appreciate the creative home and support this community has given, yet rarely is space left for anything else. These lyrics are me looking in a mirror, recognizing that I am not the man I want to be. I need change, and still have work to do.”
A press release also noted that the title is a reference to a phenomenon called The Hum:
“You feel it before you hear it. And once you hear it, you can’t unhear it. A low, persistent noise throbbing in the background. Scientists say it registers between 30 and 40 hertz. It’s been heard in Ipswich, Massachusetts; Auckland, New Zealand; and Windsor, Ontario. It has haunted the population of Taos, New Mexico, for decades. It’s been linked to suicides in the U.K. Not everyone can hear it. No one knows where it’s coming from. They call it The Hum. Converge has taken this mysterious real-world phenomenon and reimagined it as a physical manifestation of human suffering.”
Bannon added:
“What if ‘The Hum’ is the culmination of all the pain in the world, creating an audible signal across the universe? Something noticeable to others operating on a similar emotional plane.”
He also explained the cover art:
“For the cover, I had a vision of an EKG signal fusing with some kind of volatile seismography. This amalgamation represents the conditions that would theoretically create a ‘Hum.’ Specifically the heart skips beats before dissolving into static. The signal is then interrupted by a seismic event at the center point of the cover. In conversation, I shared some of these ideas with artist Thomas Hooper, who offered to illustrate them using scientific diagrams as a source of inspiration. I then spent months creating a mixed media piece for the interior. The figures represent the five elements of our planet, or ‘Pancha Bhuta’: Prithvi (Earth), Ap (Water), Agni (Fire), Vayu (Air), and Akasha (Aether). I present them in the throws of chaos, as if the elements themselves are entangled in the Hum Of Hurt.”
VindictA, the project featuring ex-Dogma members Grace Jane Pasturini (vocals), Amber Maldonado (guitar), and Patri Grief (guitar), have recruited Wena Velasco (AREA 51, etc.) as their new bassist. This news comes after the band recently recruited drummer Gemma Sofia Salvatori (Godiva).
The group commented:
“We want to welcome the fifth priestess, she who holds the six strings of vengeance…
-MEDEA- @wenavelasco
Strength and autonomy is what we get through pain. Weak are the ones who put their faith in man and stayed… we take no prisoners!
Disciples, are you ready to be part of the Anti-Cvlt ceremonies?”
VindictA currently have the following shows booked:
06/24 Adelaide, AUS – The Gov
06/25 Melbourne, AUS – Max Watts
06/27 Sydney, AUS – Crowbar
06/28 Brisbane, AUS – Crowbar
06/30 Tokyo, JPN – Hearts+ Otsuka
07/01 Tokyo, JPN – Hearts+ Otsuka
07/06 Roma, ITA – Traffic Live
07/07 Milano, ITA – Legend Club
07/08 Karlsruhe, GER – Die Stadtmitte
07/09 Leeuwarden, NET – Neushoorn
07/10 Tilburg, NET – Little Devil
07/11 Burgos, SPA – Zurbaran Rock
07/12 Barcelona, SPA – RazMataz 3
During an interview with Teaser Talk, Crowbar’s Kirk Windstein was asked about the band’s plans for new material. According to him, the group are “anxious to get to work on some new music.”
Windstein said the following:
“We’re anxious to get to work on some new music, but things are going really well right now and [tour offers] keep popping up, offers that we’re, like, ‘Well, let’s just keep it rolling.’ I mean, it’s still building and building. We’re looking at Spotify. It’s up to, like 1.2 million monthly listeners, and Instagram, and especially the TikTok is growing. It’s almost a thousand more followers a day, close to it, like 700 to a thousand a day going on. So it’s crazy.
[We might] take a little bit of a break [from touring] next year to concentrate on recording and writing, because it’s been a while. And the touring, as you get older, gets a little tougher. But all in all, everything’s wonderful and great. So, I just appreciate all the fans. So, keep looking at your socials for the upcoming dates and tours. I think we’re gonna announce this Dying Fetus [tour] relatively soon, and we’re looking forward to it. It’s gonna be great. But this [spring 2026] tour [with Eyehategod], we start [March 19] in Baton Rouge. I think about 25 of the 30 shows are sold out. So pretty much they will all be sold out or very close to it. Maybe one or two small markets that are just kind of in the middle of nowhere. But other than that, we fully expect all of ’em to really be sold out, which is amazing. So, a huge shout-out to all the fans, Crowbar and Eyehategod fans, for buying the tickets and doing their job.”
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