Metal Anarchy

  • Being As An Ocean Announce U.S. Tour With Vanna, Upon Your Dead Body, And Lowheaven

    Being As An Ocean have announced a headlining U.S. tour. Vanna (“The Search Party Never Came” 20th anniversary set), Upon Your Dead Body, and Lowheaven will open on select dates.

    Tour Dates:

    With Vanna and Lowheaven:

    07/10 Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground
    07/11 Columbus, OH – Ace Of Cups
    07/12 Cleveland, OH – Mahall’s
    07/14 Detroit, MI – Catacombs
    07/15 Chciago, IL – Subterreanean
    07/17 Minneapolis, MN – The Underground
    07/18 Sioux Falls, SD – Club David
    07/19 Omaha, NE – Waiting Room

    With Upon Your Dead Body and Lowheaven:

    07/21 Kansas City, MO – The Rino
    07/22 Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street Collective
    07/23 Austin, TX – Come & Take It Live
    07/24 Dallas, TX – Puzzles
    07/25 Houston, TX – The End
    07/26 Corpus Christi, TX – House Of Rock

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  • Kat Moss Addresses Scowl’s Current Status

    During a recent interview with Good Times, Scowl singer Kat Moss offered an update on the band. The group, who cancelled a number of shows this year, are still together, but have been taking some much needed time off. Notably, guitarist Malachi Greene has since exited the band as well.

    Moss said the following about taking a break amid burnout from touring and grief related to the death of her close friend Bridget Smith, who some may know as the “Psychic Dance Routine” choreographer:

    “I really wasn’t really in my body or present, in fact, I think I had a lot of resentment at the time. I was so fucking overwhelmed I just wanted to tuck my tail and run away from everything.”

    She continued:

    “We’d be walking around somewhere in Spain, in a beautiful city with the sun shining down on my shoulders, looking at this beautiful architecture, and I’m just sobbing. Everyone would ask ‘Are you ok?’ and I’d say, ‘Yeah, I’m ok. I just didn’t get much sleep last night.’”

    After having some time away from the stage, Moss returned on May 1 for a live Q&A and covers set with Not Yet, Old Dog in Santa Cruz, CA. She said the following about stepping outside of Scowl for a bit:

    “I’m really excited to unravel who my artistic self is. Scowl turned into a machine. It’s really fucking cool and crazy, but it’s also nice to breathe a little, too.”

    She also added:

    “I needed some freedom to breathe, and to process not just the loss but the treasure of it–how bizarre it all was and is. That’s kind of where I’ve been, but now I’m in the position to try new musical avenues. I feel like a big 28-year-old toddler.”

    It’s worth mentioning that I was fortunate enough to attend Moss’ show with Not Yet, Old Dog. You can see some footage of her covering Bikini Kill’s “Rebel Girl” with the band below:

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  • No Cure Announce North American Tour With Big Ass Truck IE, Bayway, & Boltcutter

    No Cure have announced a headlining North American tour. Big Ass Truck IE, Bayway, and Boltcutter will serve as support.

    Tour Dates:

    07/09 Baltimore, MD – Ottobar
    07/10 Brooklyn, NY – Elsewhere
    07/11 Albany, NY – Empire Underground
    07/12 Hamdent, CT – Space Ballroom
    07/13 Philadelphia, PA – Ukie Club
    07/14 Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground
    07/15 Lakewood, OH – Mahall’s
    07/16 Toronto, ON – Hard Luck
    07/17 Detroit, MI – The Sanctuary
    07/18 Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge
    07/21 Denver, CO – HQ
    07/22 Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court
    07/24 Palmdale, CA – Transplants
    07/25 Oxnard, CA – Mystery Shop (no Big Ass Truck I.E.)
    07/28 Dallas, TX – RBC
    07/29 San Antonio, TX – Vibes Underground
    07/31 Orlando, FL – The Abbey
    08/01 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
    08/02 Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
    08/03 Richmond, VA – The Canal Club
    08/09 Houston, TX – The End
    08/11 Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street (no Big Ass Truck I.E.)
    08/13 Las Vegas, NV – American Legion Post 8
    08/14 San Diego, CA – Corazon del Barrio
    08/15 Los Angeles, CA – Sound And Fury (No Cure only)

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  • Puscifer Share Animated Video For “Normal Isn’t”

    Puscifer have shared an animated video for the title track of their latest album “Normal Isn’t.” That clip features art from the band’s latest comic book “Tales From The Pusciverse #3: The Synth Whisperer.” Maynard James Keenan commented:

    “The stories are starting to unfold. The Synth Whisperer, The Briefcase, Fanny Grey, and Bellendia Black details are dropping like breadcrumbs. This is only the beginning.”

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  • Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst Guests On New Remix Of Lauren Sanderson’s “COME SAY SUM”

    Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst is featured on a new remix of Lauren Sanderson’s “COME SAY SUM.” You can find a video for that track below. The original version will appear on Sanderson‘s new album, “LAUREN,“ which will be released on May 29. Notably, the rap rock artist will also be opening for Limp Bizkit during their October 11-12 shows at The Truth in Nashville, TN. Sanderson commented on the single:

    “Did I know this song had magic in it? Yes. Did I think Fred Durst would discover it and bring my Lez Bizkit dreams to life? Probably not. Ever since the first conversation Fred and I had, I knew this friendship was created by the universe. Some people just have that magic, and when you put Fred & I together… We are what you call a serendipitous collision.”

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  • Underoath Announce Summer Tour With Held.

    Underoath have announced a summer North American tour. Held. will serve as support.

    Tour Dates:

    06/08 Jacksonville, FL – The Albatross
    06/09 Savannah, GA – Victory North
    06/10 Greenville, SC – The Radio Room
    06/11 Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
    06/13 Washington, D.C. – Vans Warped Tour
    06/14 Richmond, VA – The Canal Club
    06/15 Asheville, NC – Eulogy
    07/13 Gainesville, FL – The Wooly
    07/14 Pensacola, FL – Vinyl Music Hall
    07/15 Baton Rouge, LA – Chelsea’s Live
    07/17 San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
    07/18 Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock
    07/20 Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Sports Cafe
    07/22 El Paso, TX – Lowbrow Palace
    07/23 Tucson, AZ – 191 Toole
    07/25 Long Beach, CA – Vans Warped Tour
    07/27 Flagstaff, AZ – Hotel Monte Vista
    07/28 Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
    07/29 Roswell, NM – The Liberty
    07/31 Tulsa, OK – The Vanguard
    08/01 Springfield, MO – The Venue on Sunset
    08/02 Memphis, TN – 1884 Lounge

    Underoath:

    08/14 Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre (feat. Alexisonfire celebrating “Crisis” & Computer)
    08/15 Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre (feat. Alexisonfire celebrating “Crisis” & Computer)
    09/12-13 Mexico City, MEX – Vans Warped Tour
    09/20 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival
    10/02 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival
    10/24 Fort Worth, TX – Sick New World Festival

    Notably, Underoath are returning to their van days for the trek. Guitarist Tim McTague commented:

    “The idea of going back into a van, and reconnecting with how we used to tour, will be impactful at worst. At best, it’s an opportunity to reconnect in the same environment that we had prior in a new way and what that unlocks for us as friends, bandmates and more exciting to me…creatively. Putting the smallest shows of our career on sale to create an environment that hasn’t been seen since probably 2002, to me, is such an amazing experience for us and the handful of fans that will get in to these shows. It will be our moment together, must likely never to be repeated again.

    We haven’t driven across the country together as one unit, listening to the same music, stopping at the same rest stops, eating the same meals etc. in 2 decades plus. I think there is a magic there that breeds something existentially curious about someone, and I can’t wait to see what that is for us.

    I want these shows to feel different than anything we have done in the last 2 decades aside from a few cool secret shows here or there. The idea of doing that every night will be exciting or terrifying or both, I’m here for it.”

    Keyboardist Chris Dudley, added:

    “We did a couple small surprise pop-up shows last year and for me that really touched something that we haven’t really got to experience in a long time. Those small hot rooms have an energy in them you can’t get anywhere else. We’ve talked about doing something like this for a long time, just getting in a van and hitting a couple small venues and letting it rip, and the fact that we’re actually doing it this time is mega exciting to me. It’s gonna be wild.

    I’m still scared of Aaron’s driving so we’re gonna keep him in shotgun to DJ.”

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  • Genghis Tron Premiere New Song “Born Prey”

    Genghis Tron have premiered a new song titled “Born Prey.” This track is from the band’s new album, “Signal Fire,“ which will be released on June 12. The group had the following to say about the single:

    “We’re proud to share our first true ripper since ‘Board Up The House‘ (2008). We still love making bonkers-ass abrasive music, and after ‘Dream Weapon‘ (2021)—which was very focused on creating a hypnotic and ethereal experience—we couldn’t pass up a second opportunity to let Nick Yacyshyn let loose on the drums and shred some blasts. But that’s just the first 60 seconds! Then the song takes a left turn and goes somewhere completely different, and by the time you get to the end, you’ll have no idea how you got there. It’s a good window into ‘Signal Fire,’ which to our ears is the most varied and exploratory album we’ve ever made.”

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  • Four Year Strong Recruit Silverstein, Haywire, Etc. For 2026 Seven Hills Music Festival

    Four Year Strong will be celebrating their 25th anniversary as part of the Seven Hills Music Festival. The event will take place at the Palladium Outdoors in Worcester, MA on July 11 and it will find the band performing “Rise Or Die Trying” in full. Silverstein, Haywire, Knuckle Puck, Origami Angel, A Loss For Words, Worry Club, One Step Closer, Spaced, Hard Target, etc. will open. Four Year Strong commented:

    “It’s hard to believe this band started in Dan’s basement 25 years ago. We owe everything to the city of Worcester and especially to all of our fans. To celebrate, we’re proud to host Seven Hills Festival – an all-day event with an incredible lineup of bands and friends. We will be playing the record that started it all – ‘Rise Or Die Trying’ – in full, along with all of your other favorites. It will be unforgettable. We can’t wait to see you there.”

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  • Motionless In White Recruit Slipknot’s Corey Taylor For New Song “Playing God”

    Motionless In White have shared a lyric video for their new song “Playing God.” The track, which features Slipknot’s Corey Taylor, will appear on the band’s new album, “Decades,” which will be released on July 17.

    Frontman Chris Motionless commented on the song:

    “I can’t believe how aggressive Corey sounds. It’s an observational commentary on toxic internet culture and the people who perpetuate it. The internet has gotten worse and worse to the point where only negativity, hatred, and lies are at the forefront of everything you see. It’s very frustrating because I thought social media was supposed to be a mechanism to connect, but all it does is divide.”

    He also added the following about the album:

    “We were never afraid to take risks. This band has not only lasted two decades, but we’ve also outlasted all of the obstacles we’ve faced. We’re still grinding. No matter how far we expand the universe that is Motionless In White, we’re going to preserve the heart, soul, and roots of where we came from. We are never going to abandon heartfelt, emotional, and heavy songs. We are never going to abandon what mattered to us the most when we started. We’re finding new ways to emphasize those stories with exciting sounds and looks, but the vision is the same. It’s always been this grand, dramatic, and theatrical entity. I’m proud we haven’t gotten comfortable. ‘Decades’ is definitely heavier than some of our past albums. Our current world bred more aggressive energy, anger, and resistance.”

    “Decades” Track Listing:

    01. “Decades”
    02. “log_in//crash_out”
    03. “R.I.P.” (feat. Skylar Grey)
    04. “Fight Like Hell”
    05. “Playing God” (feat. Slipknot’s Corey Taylor)
    06. “All That I’ve Ever Known”
    07. “Blood Rave” (feat. Dark Divine’s Anthony Martinez)
    08. “Love At First Bite”
    09. “Count Back From Zero”
    10. “Blood Pact”
    11. “Afraid Of The Dark”
    12. “Sunglasses At Night”
    13. “Hollywood” (bonus track)
    14. “Fight Like Hell” (feat. Outlier) (bonus track)

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  • DragonForce Recruit Alissa White-Gluz (Blue Medusa, Ex-Arch Enemy) As Their New Singer

    DragonForce have officially recruited Alissa White-Gluz (Blue Medusa, ex-Arch Enemy) as their new singer. Her first shows with the band will take place at Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach, FL on May 9 and Sonic Temple in Columbus, OH on May 17.

    Guitarist Herman Li commented:

    “Alissa joining the band is an expansion of everything we’ve done up to this poiny. Twenty years is a long time to do anything, let alone survive the music industry and still be so inspired to continue doing what we love. Together we will honor what made ‘Inhuman Rampage’ matter, while showing people exactly where we’re going next. Having Alissa in the room changes everything. She doesn’t just sing, she makes all aspects of our music better. And she sounds incredible live! I can’t wait for the fans to see her and hear what we have been working on.”

    White-Gluz added:

    “I am beyond excited to be bringing such iconic music to life with these amazingly skilled musicians in such a fun and inspiring environment. It feels great to showcase all the colours of my voice and utilize all my singing styles in technically challenging, deeply energizing, highly addictive songs. I am so thankful for the amazing support I have been lucky enough to receive from the metal world over this wild career I’ve built; I want to keep pushing my boundaries and delivering exceptional music and live experiences to the fans that I cherish so much.”

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