⚔️ Metal Blade Records Museum Expands Hours & Storefront – A Shrine to Heavy Metal History Now Open Daily!
📍 The Metal Blade Records Museum in Las Vegas just turned the volume up to 11! Starting Friday the 13th, the museum will now be open daily (except Sundays) from 12pm–3pm, inviting metalheads from around the world to experience four decades of heavy metal history in one immersive space. 🎟️ Tickets available HERE
🧱 Even bigger news? The Metal Blade brick-and-mortar store has officially relocated into the museum itself! That means fans can now browse rare vinyl, vintage shirts, out-of-print CDs, and exclusive collectibles while surrounded by iconic artifacts from Slayer, Metallica, Alice Cooper, Deep Purple, Aerosmith, Thin Lizzy, and many more.
🤘 What’s Inside the Museum? Curated from the private vault of Brian Slagel, Metal Blade founder and CEO, the museum features:
Sunset Strip-era flyers and promo posters
Tour props and original stage gear
Album artwork and promo photo shoots
Label-exclusive merch from past and present
Memorabilia from Metal Massacre to Cattle Decapitation
Born from a record store clerk’s passion project in 1982, Metal Blade Records became the engine behind countless legendary bands. Brian Slagel famously helped launch Metallica via Metal Massacre, and went on to shape the careers of Slayer, GWAR, Amon Amarth, Cannibal Corpse, Fates Warning, The Black Dahlia Murder, and dozens more.
In recent years, Metal Blade has celebrated its 40th anniversary with live events, reissues, branded spirits, and a second book from Slagel, Swing of the Blade. The museum is the physical embodiment of that legacy—a love letter to the fans and the genre that continues to evolve and endure.
🎙️ In 2024, the label launched the “100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal” podcast with Pantheon Media, hosted by Slagel himself. Featuring in-depth analysis, historic commentary, and appearances from artists like James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, and Stephen Pearcy, the show offers an authoritative deep dive into the songs that forged the metal genre.
Witness one of metal’s most iconic albums reborn live — with special guests FEAR FACTORY on select dates!
🔥 CHAOS A.D. LIVE IN FULL THIS FALL Metal legends CAVALERA are gearing up to unleash pure sonic warfare across North America this Fall, performing their groundbreaking 1993 classic CHAOS A.D.in its entirety. The 18-date tour kicks off September 18 at Louder Than Life and storms through cities coast to coast before wrapping October 18 in Dallas, TX. General admission tickets are on sale now — get yours here before they vanish into the mosh pit.
🧠 The Legacy Continues Built on decades of uncompromising aggression, the name CAVALERA remains synonymous with extreme metal royalty. In 2023, Max and Iggor Cavalera defied the odds by resurrecting their earliest works — Morbid Visions and Bestial Devastation — with jaw-breaking re-recordings that channeled the raw intensity of their youth. Their mastery of this sonic time warp set the stage for their next act: breathing new life into CHAOS A.D. — a record still hailed as a defining moment in 90s heavy metal and a Gold-certified masterpiece.
⚔️ Songs That Shaped a Generation Get ready to scream along to anthems like ‘Refuse/Resist,’ ‘Territory,’ ‘Propaganda,’ and ‘Slave New World’ — rallying cries for the outcasts and the defiant. This tour promises not just a performance, but a full resurrection of CHAOS A.D. with all the fire, fury, and force it commanded more than three decades ago.
🤖 Special Guests: FEAR FACTORY Industrial metal pioneers FEAR FACTORY will join select dates — a full-circle reunion, as CAVALERA originally brought them along on the very first Chaos A.D. U.S. tour over 30 years ago. Metal history, reborn.
📅 TOUR DATES — FALL 2025 09/18 – Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life 09/20 – Hershey, PA @ Hershey Park Stadium w/ SLAYER* 09/21 – Liverpool, NY @ Sharkey’s Event Center 09/23 – Norwalk, CT @ District Music Hall 09/25 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s Entertainment Center 09/26 – Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom 09/27 – Hammond, IN @ Horseshoe w/ LAMB OF GOD* 09/28 – St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag 10/01 – Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre 10/02 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex 10/05 – Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival* 10/07 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues 10/10 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues 10/11 – Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee 10/12 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater 10/16 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall 10/17 – Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live 10/18 – Dallas, TX @ Ferris Wheelers Backyard & BBQ *No FEAR FACTORY on these dates
🎸 CAVALERA Lineup Max Cavalera – Vocals, Guitar Iggor Cavalera – Drums, Percussion Igor Amadeus Cavalera – Bass Travis Stone – Lead Guitar
👽 Daedric Unveils New Single “Alien Skin” – Out Now! Step into the shadows with Daedric’s latest single “Alien Skin”, now available on all major streaming platforms. Let your senses be consumed by the official visualizer on YouTube, delivering an immersive glimpse into the song’s haunting energy.
🔥 Featured on top Hard Rock & Metal playlists across Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, Tidal, Yandex Music, and VK Music, Alien Skin is already making seismic waves. 🎶 Listen Now:Daedric – Alien Skin
🧠 Daedric Interview: A Dichotomy of Devastation and Peace Dive deep into the dual nature of Daedric’s sonic universe—where emotional wreckage meets futuristic fantasy. From cinematic storytelling to pulse-pounding aggression, this is more than music—it’s an experience. 📖 Read the Interview:Daedric: A Dichotomy of Devastation and Peace
🎤 FiXT Artists on Tour – Catch the Action Live! The FiXT family is hitting the road with explosive energy this summer and fall:
The Browning and THE DEFECT tearing through the US, Canada & Europe
ENMY bringing the chaos to Carnevil Metal Fest and Louder Than Life 2025
Klayton (of Celldweller / Scandroid) hosting a meet & greet + autograph session at Colorado Festival of Horror
📅 Don’t miss your chance to join the movement.
🛒 New Official Merch Has Landed! From cyberpunk streetwear to exclusive artist gear, our new merch drop is now live. 👕 Shop Now:FiXT Merch Store
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New England metal band DEATH RATTLE continues to build momentum with the release of their powerful new single and music video, “The Darkness,” available today, June 2nd, 2025. This release comes as anticipation builds for their forthcoming album, The Moral Chokehold, now set to drop on July 11th, 2025, due to a manufacturing delay.
Check out “The Darkness” on all streaming/download digital platforms or watch the music video here.
“’The Darkness’ is collectively one of, if not our most favorite song from the ‘Moral Chokehold,” states guitarist Ryan Vanderwolk. “Not only is it the closer for the record, but also the closer for our live sets. Born from a couple of riff ideas, it quickly grew to a much larger, and diverse song as everyone put their fingerprints on it. There are the elements of the groove, and aggression Death Rattle does well, but also has more relaxed moments, a huge catchy chorus, and a very progressive climax. ‘Rage against the dying of the light’ and enter ‘The Darkness.’”
Building on recent tours with diverse acts like Left To Die, Gorgoroth, and Aeturnus, and gaining traction on Liquid Metal radio, DEATH RATTLE showcases their blend of groove, melody, and aggression, as previously heard in tracks like “Malthusian Dependency”, “Immersed in Black,” and “Nietzsche, and the Fall” (featuring Bjorn “Speed” Strid of SOILWORK/THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA).
Pre-order The Moral Chokehold now for a limited edition 300 “Philosopher’s Moon” colored vinyl, CD, and Digital formats at http://lnk.to/deathrattle.
The Moral Chokehold boasts a powerful sound, thanks to production by Kevin Billingslea (Lamb of God, Trivium), mixing/mastering by Jens Bogren (Amon Amarth, Kreator), and stunning artwork from Tamer Azab of The Dark Art in Dubai.
“We are beyond stoked to release ‘The Moral Chokehold.’ For us, this album has been almost four years in the making. We had a blast writing and recording it, but for the last year we have been in the trenches making content and releasing things to hype up the release. It is the grind of the music business. It feels so good to finally get back to what we are passionate about – the music. Releasing these songs to the world and touring to support them is what this whole venture is all about. Creatively, this was a giant step forward for us. We experimented with writing more in the studio environment and playing with different melody structures. It has brought out a new energy in our live show. When a group of songs inspires the band to begin writing the next album before the music is even released, you know you have made something special. That is how we feel about ‘…Chokehold.’ We cannot wait for you all to hear this thing all the way through.”
Hailing from New England, a region known for producing influential metal acts, DEATH RATTLE aims to follow in those footsteps. They have already released two independent albums, toured the US four times (including supporting The Convalescence), and toured Japan twice, supporting acts like Cattle Decapitation, Revocation, Ne Obliviscaris, and Wolfheart. They have also played regionally with Hatebreed, Soulfly, Unearth, Crowbar, Allegaeon, Philip H Anselmo and the Illegals, Let Us Prey, and appeared at festivals like Mayhem Fest, Summer Slaughter, New England Metal and Hardcore Fest, and the Tattoo & Music Festival.
The spark that ignited Dead Posey was a shared love for rock’s dark heart. Danyell, then immersed in acting and modeling, found her calling one night in Tony’s studio. Already a seasoned musician with Eve 6 and a producer in his own right, Tony witnessed Danyell’s raw talent as she sang Nirvana’s “Come As You Are.” “A newfound passion was unlocked in me,” she recalls, “I knew from that moment in my bones that this is what I was meant to do in life.” They hit the ground running, writing songs that would soon define their unique sound.
Their early “Freak Show EP” era, what they now call Dead Posey 1.0, was a significant milestone, landing them publishing and record deals, along with crucial sync placements. At the time, they believed they had found their sound—a bluesy, garage-rock feel. However, the road ahead held more evolution. As they played live more often, their sound matured, growing harder and more aggressive, embracing darker, synthier rock with heavy guitars. This transformation led to Dead Posey 2.0, where they truly found their stride, blending their favorite influences into a cohesive, powerful force. Playing new songs live before release became a vital part of this evolution, injecting a new level of energy into their recordings.
Early tracks like “Don’t Stop the Devil” became unexpected launching pads, propelling their music into TV and film. These placements were a crucial early boost, providing funding for gear, tours, and merch. “It’s funny looking back, though,” Danyell muses, “our sound has changed so much since then, and we thought that time was the peak. But in reality, it was just the beginning.” This early success taught them a valuable lesson: constant growth and adaptation are essential to building a solid, sustainable foundation in an ever-changing industry.
Their sound is a potent cocktail of influences, a blend of Marilyn Manson, Garbage, Hole, Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana, and Depeche Mode. They gravitate toward anything with dark energy, industrial textures, raw emotion, classic melodies, and a guitar thrust. It’s an intuitive process, a musical blender where everything goes in, and something uniquely Dead Posey emerges. The Freak Show EP, their debut, remains a special marker of their journey, an “innocent but still polished” snapshot of their early days, even as they’ve creatively moved far beyond it.
Breaking into the competitive music industry as a DIY band presented immense challenges, and they’re still pushing boundaries a decade later. They’ve learned not to rely on fickle industry support, choosing instead to focus on what they can control: creating music they’re passionate about and fostering genuine connections with fans through social media and live shows. Their mantra: “Fluff doesn’t create a sustainable career; it’s the hard work you put in every day when no one’s watching that truly makes a difference.” Looking back, their advice to their younger selves would be blunt: “Buckle up – this journey is a long, winding road! The blood, sweat, and tears it will take are beyond imagination so be ready.” They’ve been knocked down countless times, but their unwavering love for creating music, performing live, and connecting with their fans always pulls them back up.
A palpable fire ignites Dead Posey’s latest releases. Their current sound is fueled by rebellion, survival, and self-liberation, a visceral response to the chaos of the world. They’re relentlessly pushing through darkness—mentally, emotionally, and sonically—emerging stronger with every note. Uninterested in trends, they channel years of frustration, power, and resilience into music that is unapologetically their own, designed to endure.
Current Energy & Headspace
While their sound has evolved, their core songwriting and production process remains collaborative. Danyell brings thematic and lyrical vision, while Tony, a versatile musician, masterfully pulls everything into a cohesive, impactful whole. They’ve always been hands-on, writing and producing every element themselves. A significant recent shift involves road-testing new songs live before finalizing them, allowing them to gauge audience connection and infuse recordings with live energy.
Beyond the music, Dead Posey cultivates an iconic visual aesthetic, an extension of their sound. Every release is an opportunity to expand the Dead Posey universe, telling stories through artwork, photos, and stage attire. They draw inspiration from gritty rock ‘n’ roll, vintage flair, dark surrealism, and classic and modern horror, letting the visuals organically rise from the music itself.
Maintaining creative chemistry amidst constant demands requires discipline. They strive to shut out distractions in the studio, finding inspiration in their creative space. Their shared investment in every aspect of the band keeps them grounded and hungry. It’s a delicate balance of trust, taking necessary breaks, and open communication. Their driving force: “The energy we put into the band is what will keep it thriving.”
In an industry where mental health is paramount, they prioritize staying grounded by focusing on what they can control, often breaking it down into week-by-week chunks. They’ve learned not to chase external validation, instead centering on creating music they love and connecting with their fans. Setting boundaries with industry interactions has become crucial for protecting their energy and mental space. Self-care, even in small ways, is essential for navigating the chaos. This past year, they’ve embraced resilience, learning that growth flourishes in discomfort and uncertainty, leading to greater confidence and personal evolution. Their proudest moments of 2024 include releasing their debut album, Are You In A Cult?, headlining shows in the UK, and playing for their biggest crowd yet at Spain’s Rockland festival.
What Lies Ahead
With their debut full-length album, Are You In A Cult?, recently released, Dead Posey is taking time to let it resonate, focusing on touring and bringing their sonic world to as many fans as possible. While always writing, they’re not rushing into another album, instead considering collabs or special versions of existing songs for later in the year. Their dream collaborations span legends like Lady Gaga, Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, or Garbage, recognizing these artists’ profound influence on Dead Posey’s DNA, but they’re equally open to teaming up with rising acts who share their vibe.
Dead Posey remains a core duo, bringing in talented live musicians for their shows. Their vision and songwriting will always stem from the two of them. Their ultimate goal is to become a headlining act, capable of easily touring small to medium clubs, and from there, building to bucket-list aspirations like headlining festivals and becoming a household name. They’re not waiting for opportunities; they’re building their own solid foundation.
They constantly push boundaries in their sound and performance, aiming for an immersive live experience that transcends mere song delivery, engaging audiences on a deeper level with visuals and raw energy. They refuse to stay stagnant, always striving to surprise themselves and their fans. In a rock, alt, and industrial landscape that often blurs genre lines, Dead Posey stands apart with their raw energy and authenticity, in it for the long haul to build their own path.
Ultimately, Dead Posey hopes to leave a lasting mark by demonstrating that success and a loyal fanbase can be found outside “the club,” even in a constantly shifting social media landscape. They aspire to inspire other artists to trust their instincts and remain true to their vision, even when external pressures push in different directions.
Catch Dead Posey headlining and get your VIP tickets for THE DAMNED & THE DEAD tour this June: https://www.deadposey.com/tour
The Machines Vs Monsters tour is off to an explosive start with the first show completely SOLD OUT, and tickets for the remaining dates are flying! Don’t miss your chance to catch this incredible lineup.
North American Dates:
May 30: Minneapolis MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis – SOLD OUT!
Metal Blade Records is thrilled to welcome Tasmanian death metal behemoths PSYCROPTIC to its esteemed roster for the release of their forthcoming new full-length album. To mark the occasion, the band has just unleashed their new video and single, “Architects Of Extinction.”
PSYCROPTIC stands as Australia’s most globally respected death metal act for a quarter-century. When the history of technical metal is written, PSYCROPTIC will undoubtedly claim a hefty chapter. They carved their path into the underground in the late ’90s and have consistently pushed the genre forward with their dense riff jungles, bursting into powerfully rhythmic grooves and blasts. The profound talent of brothers Joe (guitar) and Dave Haley (drums) anchors their sound. Joe’s esoteric picking style weaves hooks that ensnare listeners, while Dave’s pulsating rhythms provide the backbone. Their level of synchronization is unparalleled, a testament to decades of playing together. The telepathic performance is only matched by the precise contributions of Todd Stern on bass and the charismatic roar of Jason Peppiatt. Like true masters, they make the impossible look impossibly easy.
Guitarist Joe Haley comments on the signing: “Having grown up listening to countless amazing bands on the Metal Blade roster, the label had a big impact on shaping who we are as musicians, essentially becoming an integral part of our creative DNA. From the early days of picking up our instruments to finding our own sound as a band, Metal Blade has always represented the pinnacle of heavy music and a place where groundbreaking artists are created and thrive. So we’re beyond honored to announce that we’re officially joining the Metal Blade family – a surreal and humbling moment for all of us in PSYCROPTIC. We’re currently in the final stages of finishing our new album, and we can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on. To kick off this awesome new chapter on the right note, we’re dropping our brand-new single, ‘Architects Of Extinction.’ Enjoy.”
Bassist Todd Stern adds, “As PSYCROPTIC prepares to release our ninth full-length studio album, we couldn’t be more excited about the fact that we’ve joined forces with the one and only Metal Blade Records, who will be handling its release. We feel that at this point in our career, both the timing and the fit are seemingly perfect. Metal Blade and its roster have always been exceptional, and we are very grateful and humbled to join such a legendary list of artists that have been part of the label’s family throughout the ages. We are adding the final touches on our next record, but in the meantime we have something savory prepared: a dense, hard-hitting single entitled ‘Architects Of Extinction.’ Get ready for the golden age of Tasmania’s most prolific metal band!”
Watch PSYCROPTIC’s “Architects Of Extinction” video HERE.
Next week, PSYCROPTIC will kick off a host of Summer performances throughout Australia and Europe. See all confirmed dates below.
PSYCROPTIC Live:
6/06/2025 Republic Bar – Hobart, AU
6/07/2025 Royal Oak – Launceston, AU
6/08/2025 Pub Rock Diner – Devonport, AU
6/10/2025 Magnet House – Perth, AU
6/11/2025 Lion Arts – Adelaide, AU
6/13/2025 170 Russell – Melbourne, AU
6/14/2025 Metro Theatre – Sydney, AU
6/15/2025 Princess Theatre – Brisbane, AU
7/26/2025 Tolminator – Tolmin, SI
7/27/2025 Backstage Free & Easy – München, DE
7/28/2025 Vaudeville – Lindau, DE
7/29/2025 Garage – Saarbrücken, DE
7/30/2025 Hellraiser – Leipzig, DE
8/02/2025 Manchester Academy – Manchester, UK
8/05/2025 La Eventhalle – Cham, DE
8/07/2025 Brutal Assault – Jaromer, CZ
8/09/2025 Alcatraz – Kortrijk, BE
8/10/2025 Hall Of Fame – Tilburg, NL
Most bands take a few albums to find their feet, but PSYCROPTIC’s first two releases were underground classics: The Isle Of Disenchantment (2001, self-released) and The Scepter Of The Ancients (2003, Unique Leader). Vocalist Matthew Chalk and bassist Cameron Grant were part of the first squad who joined the Haleys on their quest for perfection. A relentless touring schedule emerged in Australia, including legendary appearances at Canberra’s Metal For The Brain festival. Normally this would be the high point for an Australian metal band. Two albums out, successful shows, who could ask for more?
Tasmania couldn’t contain them, and as it turned out, neither could Australia. Their first overseas tour was Europe in 2004. Matthew was replaced on vocals by Jason Peppiatt, and PSYCROPTIC went on to record Symbols Of Failure (2006, Neurotic). The band expanded their sound with Ob (Servant) (2008, Nuclear Blast), bringing in ambience and atmosphere, then The Inherited Repression (2012, Nuclear Blast) introduced the powerful neck-cracking grooves that would mark their sound going forward.
It also introduced them to touring the US with their first happening in 2010. This pushed their lust for the road to new levels, smashing audiences and stupefying musicians around the planet. They’re unique among death metal bands in that it’s almost pointless to try and list the festivals and countries they’ve visited, let alone the bands they’ve played with. It can be condensed to “everyone, everywhere.” Official estimates are at forty countries.
PSYCROPTIC solidified their American relationship by signing to Prosthetic Records in 2014, replacing Cameron on bass with US legend Todd Stern in 2015, then releasing their self-titled album in the same year. At this point something indefinable clicked, and the band unleashed As The Kingdom Drowns (2018), a clear step up from their previous work. Divine Council (2022) proved that this wasn’t a new level for the band – it’s a new normal. Origin vocalist Jason Keyser, long considered a part of PSYCROPTIC’s extended family, contributed vocals to Divine Council as well as the upcoming new material. Keyser remains a session and live vocalist on select tours.
Signing to the legendary Metal Blade Records for their forthcoming full-length album – there is no slowing down. PSYCROPTIC are no longer the local Australian band made good: they are a global powerhouse with a footprint the size of the world, nothing left to prove, and an endless commitment to finding ways to rock you as hard as technically possible.
Ethereal darkwave artist Ships In The Night is set to perform for the first time at the upcoming iconic Wave-Gotik-Treffen festival in Leipzig, Germany. This performance marks a major milestone for the project helmed by Alethea Leventhal, known for her haunting vocals, cinematic soundscapes, and emotionally charged live shows.
Wave-Gotik-Treffen, held annually in Leipzig since 1992, draws over 20,000 attendees and transforms the city into a celebration of Gothic culture, music, fashion, and art. Ships In The Night is scheduled to perform among a vast selection of acts spanning darkwave, post-punk, and industrial genres that include Drab Majesty, Public Image Limited, New Model Army, and Selofan, to name a few.
Ships In The Night’s latest album, “Protection Spells,” was recently released by Metropolis Records, earning critical praise with a sound that echoes the melancholy of ’80s darkwave while also forging new emotional ground. “It’s an incredible honor to be part of a festival that has meant so much to the dark music community for decades,” says Alethea. “I’m excited to bring Ships In The Night to Leipzig and share this experience with people from around the world.”
Ships In The Night will perform at Moritzbastei for the Wave-Gotik-Treffen festival in Leipzig on Friday, June 6th at 9 PM.
Deep Dive into the Universe of Ships In The Night: 🎧🎶
WHITECHAPEL is set to return to US stages this Fall on the Rituals Of Hate headlining tour. This extensive journey will hit over two dozen cities from November 12th through December 14th, with the band performing their critically acclaimed new full-length, Hymns In Dissonance, in its devastating entirety, alongside some old favorites. Support will be provided by Bodysnatcher, Angelmaker, and Disembodied Tyrant.
The band comments, “After the overwhelming responses from the Hymns In Dissonance release, we decided it would be great to close out the year by giving this album to the fans live front to back. The tour will be ending with our 10th annual hometown Christmas benefit show in Knoxville, Tennessee. Do not wait and grab your tickets/VIP now for this special tour!”
Presales begin Wednesday, May 28th at 10:00 AM local time. General on-sale date is Friday, May 30th at 10:00 AM local time. VIP upgrades will be available at whitechapel.soundrink.com and include:
Released earlier this Spring on Metal Blade Records, WHITECHAPEL’sHymns In Dissonance debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Current Hard Rock Albums chart, #3 on the Independent Label Current Albums chart, #4 on the Current Rock Albums chart, and #7 on the Digital Albums chart in its first week.
The record showcases the band’s reinvention, diving deeper and heavier than ever before. Guitarist Alex Wade notes, “We attempted to write our heaviest album to date. We wanted to put out something that was shockingly menacing and brutal.”
Critics have lauded the album, with Revolver praising its “blistering attack of ground-fissuring blasts, terror-thrashed guitar melodies and guts-hucking mosh sections.” Metal Injection agreed, calling it “heavy as shit, it’s unrelenting, and it will destroy you.” MetalSucks championed it as “one of WHITECHAPEL’s heaviest offerings since the glory days of The Somatic Defilement and This Is Exile,” adding that it “captures that same raw energy and mouth-frothing rage… but with a new and improved modern twist.” Blabbermouth hailed the band’s “…white-knuckle, weaponized deathcore with brains, brawn, and a point to prove. Hold on to your helmets.”
Hymns In Dissonance is available now on CD, vinyl, and digital formats. For orders, visit: [suspicious link removed]. Find merch bundles and band-exclusive vinyl at: whitechapelband.com.
Watch WHITECHAPEL’s Videos:
“Hymns In Dissonance” HERE, “A Visceral Retch” HERE, and “Hate Cult Ritual” HERE.
Prepare for a sonic onslaught from Portland’s burgeoning black/death metal entity, DROUTH, as they unleash their highly anticipated third full-length album, “The Teeth of Time,” today via Eternal Warfare Records!
“We are proud to present The Teeth of Time, a culmination of several years of blood, sweat and pain. It is a nightmare made manifest, and we are both eager to share our creative work and grateful to the many people who helped make it possible,” states the band DROUTH.
“The Teeth of Time,” the long-awaited follow-up to their acclaimed 2020 release, “Excerpts From a Dread Liturgy,” is a true sonic mind-melter. Brace yourself for a potent blend of searing death metal and vicious black metal, as evidenced on crushing tracks like “False Grail” and the title track itself. Step through the portal and experience one of the year’s most intensely rewarding records.
But the darkness doesn’t end with the album! DROUTH is also embarking on a US Spring Tour, starting May 31st:
DROUTH Tour Dates:
May 31 – Portland, OR – High Water Mark June 2 – Salt Lake City, UT – Ace’s High Saloon June 3 – Colorado Springs, CO – What’s Left Records June 4 – Denver, CO – Hi Dive June 6 – Minneapolis, MN – Zhora Darling June 7 – Milwaukee, WI – Sabbatic June 8 – Indianapolis, IN – Black CIrcle June 9 – Chicago, IL – Reggies June 10 – Wichita, KS – Kirby’s Beer Store June 12 – Denton, TX – Dan’s Silverleaf June 13 – Dallas, TX – Double Wide June 14 – Austin, TX – The 13th Floor June 16 – El Paso, TX – Love Buzz June 17 – Albuquerque, NM – Sister Bar June 18 – Flagstaff, AZ – Monte Vista Lounge June 19 – Los Angeles, CA – Eli’s Mile High Club June 21 – Eureka, CA – Savage Henry Comedy Club
Credit: Jason DeSomer
About DROUTH:
Formed in Portland in 2012 (originally as Contempt), DROUTH has been stirring the local scene with their powerful concoction of black metal, death metal, doom, and crust. Following their 2014 EP “Skinwalker,” 2015’s “Vast, Loathsome” EP, and the albums “Knives, Labyrinths, Mirrors” (2017) and “Excerpts From a Dread Liturgy” (2020), “The Teeth of Time” marks their most crushing offering yet. Recorded and mixed with the legendary Billy Anderson (Neurosis, Cattle Decapitation) and mastered by Justin Weis (Agalloch, Hammers of Misfortune), this five-track behemoth delivers 40 unrelenting minutes of vicious and melodically adventurous black/death metal.
DROUTH is:
Matt Stikker: Guitar, vocals, lyrics Patrick Fiorentino: Drums John Edwards: Guitar, vocals Matt Solis: Bass
Death metal legends CANNIBAL CORPSE have announced a headlining North American tour set to take place this Fall! The brutal journey kicks off on September 15th in Nashville, Tennessee, and will hit over two dozen cities before concluding on October 22nd in Charlotte, North Carolina. Joining them as support will be the thrash masters MUNICIPAL WASTE and the death metal force FULCI. This tour follows their recent run across North America with Meshuggah.
Pre-sales for tickets begin today, Wednesday, May 7th at 10:00 AM local time for Blabbermouth and Knotfest. Local and promoter pre-sales start tomorrow, Thursday, May 8th at 10:00 AM local time.
General ticket sales will commence this Friday, May 9th at 10:00 AM local time at cannibalcorpse.net.
CANNIBAL CORPSE w/ Municipal Waste, Fulci: 9/15/2025 Marathon Music Works – Nashville, TN 9/17/2025 The Mill & Mine – Knoxville, TN 9/18/2025 Louder Than Life – Louisville, KY 9/19/2025 The Roxian – Pittsburgh, PA 9/20/2025 NE Metal and Hardcore Fest – Worcester, MA 9/22/2025 Buffalo RiverWorks – Buffalo, NY 9/23/2025 The Agora – Cleveland, OH 9/24/2025 The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI 9/26/2025 The Rave – Milwaukee, WI 9/27/2025 Epic Event Center – Green Bay, WI 9/28/2025 First Ave – Minneapolis, MN 9/29/2025 The Truman – Kansas City, MO 9/30/2025 Diamond Ballroom – Oklahoma City, OK 10/02/2025 Van Buren – Phoenix, AZ 10/03/2025 Ventura Theater – Ventura, CA 10/04/2025 House Of Blues – Anaheim, CA 10/05/2025 Soma – San Diego, CA 10/07/2025 Rialto Theater – Tucson, AZ 10/09/2025 The Aztec Theatre – San Antonio, TX 10/10/2025 House Of Blues – Houston, TX 10/11/2025 The Hall – Little Rock, AR 10/12/2025 Mars Music Hall – Huntsville, AL 10/14/2025 The Ritz – Raleigh, NC 10/15/2025 The National – Richmond, VA 10/17/2025 The Paramount – Long Island, NY 10/18/2025 Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ 10/19/2025 The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD 10/21/2025 The Norva – Norfolk, VA 10/22/2025 The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC
CANNIBAL CORPSE’s critically acclaimed album “Chaos Horrific” was released in 2023 via Metal Blade Records. Produced by Erik Rutan, this is his sixth collaboration with the band. “Chaos Horrific” delivers their signature brutal death metal sound with lyrical themes including zombie warfare and mass mutilation. The album’s artwork is by longtime collaborator Vince Locke.
“Chaos Horrific” achieved significant chart success upon its release, hitting #7 on the Billboard Album Sales chart, #2 on the Hard Music Albums chart, and more.
You can purchase “Chaos Horrific” on various formats at the CANNIBAL CORPSE store and Metal Blade Records.
April flew by for Faderhead, with main focus on the Hamburg show and the final touches on the upcoming single “This Is Not The End,” including the music video and social media content. 💻Mark your calendars! The new track drops on Friday, May 23rd! 🔥 According to the electrifying reactions at the recent shows in Oberhausen and Hamburg, this one’s shaping up to be a real banger! 💥
Exciting news! Faderhead has also been announced for the prestigious E-Tropolis Festival at Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen, Germany next year! 🇩🇪This goth-electro extravaganza is set to feature 5-6 more fantastic bands, making it a must-attend event for fans of the genre. 🦇
Tickets are expected to sell out fast (just like this year!), so don’t wait until the last minute! ⏳ Faderhead reminds fans not to be like those who miss out on M’era Luna tickets due to procrastination. 😉
LIVE DATES:
Aug 9, 2025 – M’era Luna, Hildesheim/Germany (SOLD OUT!) 🌕
Mar 28, 2026 – E-Tropolis, Oberhausen/Germany TICKETS
WHAT IF YOU’RE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HAPPY? 🤔
Let’s be real for a moment: this whole “pursuit of happiness” thing is getting a tad annoying, right? 🙄 Happiness is everywhere! Instagram reels screaming about “highest vibrations,” ads promising happiness through protein powder and coffin-shaped lamps, and podcasts titled “How To Finally Be Happy (And Make Millions…).” 💸🛋️💊✨ And honestly, does it really work? Not for many, even those who are financially stable and healthy. 🤷♂️ So, the thought arises: what if you’re not supposed to be happy all the time? 🤔 What if that was never the point? 🎯 What if this modern obsession with constant happiness is just another marketing scheme for a life that doesn’t actually exist? 🛍️
Broken GPS 🧭
When Faderhead was 25, the goal was a record deal. ✍️ Got it. Then, it was people at shows. 🚶♂️ Got that too. Then, people singing along. 🎤 Check. And guess what? Faderhead was still the same moody, overthinking, slightly-depressed, alcohol-fueled dude with endless half-finished projects and a mix of genius/garbage ideas. 🤷♂️🍺📝 Happiness, it turned out, was a moving target – and Faderhead was chasing it with a faulty GPS. 😵💫
The Alternative 🕊️
What if peace is better than happiness? 😌 What if “content” is better than “ecstatic”? 😊 What if waking up without dread and sleeping with a calm mind is the real win? 🏆 A few weeks ago, someone much younger asked, “Are you happy?” 🤔 Faderhead’s answer: “No. But I’m at peace with most things. And I’m doing stuff that matters to me.” 🙏 Maybe that quieter space, where work feels meaningful and the mind isn’t at war, is the real destination. 🧘 Getting older helps with this perspective. 👴 At 20, it’s all about “more.” ➕ More stuff, more success, more experiences, more “likes.” 👍 Approaching 50, “less” starts to look like freedom. ➖ Less chaos, less drama, less noise, less bullshit. 🚫 Suddenly, quiet moments, close friends, and doing your own thing without external validation become more appealing. 🤫🤝 And somehow, that feels… good. Solid. Real. A quiet kind of content. 💯
What’s The Goal Then? ➡️
So yeah, maybe you’re not supposed to be happy all the time. 🤔 Maybe you’re supposed to be useful. 🛠️ Maybe you’re supposed to grow through pain instead of avoiding it. 🌱 Maybe life isn’t a 24/7 Disneyland ride, but a well-built road that gets you where you need to go, even if it’s bumpy. 🛣️ And maybe, just maybe, you’re doing better than you think. ❤️ Now stop scrolling for happiness and go do something that actually matters to you. ✨
TesseracT are landing back in North America this week for a string of tour dates! 🎸 But that’s not all – they’re also announcing an exclusive premiere screening of their ‘Live at Radar’ performance! 🔥
EXCLUSIVE SCREENING, Q&A & MEET & GREET IN BROOKLYN, NY ON MAY 8TH – ONLY 60 TICKETS AVAILABLE! 🎟️
TesseracT proudly present the premiere screening of ‘Live at Radar’ – their full headline performance filmed at Radar Festival 2024 – taking place at Nitehawk Williamsburg in Brooklyn, NY on Thursday, May 8th! 🌃
Presented in collaboration with Metal Injection 🤘, this exclusive screening offers fans a sneak peek at the show before its wider release via streaming and Blu-ray in late 2025. This special event aligns with TesseracT’s 2025 U.S. tour, which includes dates across North America and select performances with Devin Townsend.
Following the screening, attendees are invited to a Q&A and meet-and-greet with the band, where each person will receive a signed, personalized souvenir print! ✍️
TESSERACT ‘LIVE AT RADAR’ PREMIERE SCREENING VIP EVENTTICKET PRICE: $100 – LIMITED TO 60 TICKETS TIME: 18:30 – 22:30, Thursday May 8th VENUE: NITEHAWK WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN NY
Speaking about the upcoming event, TesseracT songwriter and bassist Amos Williams shared: “Radar was a huge event for us. It felt like the culmination of not just TesseracT’s ambition, but also Radar Festival’s vision. Drawing from not only War Of Being, but also our entire back catalogue, we had such a great time exploring and expanding upon these songs, aided by the phenomenal Choir Noir. Their involvement allowed us to bring an extra dimension to the show unlike anything we have ever experienced before. To then have our longtime collaborator Richard Oakes from Dark Fable Media there to film and produce the resulting movie was perfect. So we are once again privileged to bring this film to a cinema for the North American premiere, for our friends in the US to enjoy along with us. Radar is a step up for TesseracT, and a small hint at the journey that lies before us.”
North America shows with Devin Townsend: May 2 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works May 3 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle May 4 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues (Orlando) May 6 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s May 7 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz May 9 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square May 10 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring May 11 – Boston, MA – House of Blues May 13 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS May 14 – Toronto, ON – Queen Elizabeth Theatre May 16 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Cathedral Theatre May 19 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theatre May 21 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre May 23 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
The War of Being World Tour concludes in North America with intimate West Coast shows this May and June, featuring special guests Daedric.
To celebrate 15 years of ‘Concealing Fate’ 🎉, TesseracT will host a special VIP experience before each show, performing ‘Concealing Fate: Perfection, Epiphany, and Origin’.
🌃 Step Into the Surreal: The Black Lodge Ball Comes to Richmond, VA! ✨
Look behind the curtain and enter “a place both wonderful and strange” – The Black Lodge Ball! This special curated event celebrates the visionary genius of the late David Lynch and toasts the release of “Protection Spells,” the new album from Ships In The Night. 🎶
Surrender to the surreal and lose yourself in a night of music, mystery, and magic. Ships In The Night will perform alongside the sleek dark pop of NYC’s own NOIR and the beloved synth coven from North Carolina, Solemn Shapes. 🎧 DJs Bobby Metronome and Xris Smack will be spinning Lynchian tracks all night long, so get ready to dance! 💃🕺
Dress for the dream world… anything otherworldly or unsettling, sultry or strange – costumes are strongly encouraged! 🎭👽🖤
Mark your calendars! The Black Lodge Ball will take place on May 9th, 2025, at Fallout in Richmond, VA. 📍
There’s already buzz about bringing The Black Lodge Ball on the road to a wonderfully strange Lumberton or Twin Peaks-esque town near you! 👀🌲
Get ready, because King 810 are bringing their heavy sound across the continent this August and September for the “Welcome To The Rustbelt Tour”! After giving fans a bit of a break, the band is back and ready to deliver their intense live experience, accompanied by special guests Banks Arcade. Prepare for the death of Autumn as this powerful tour hits stages across Europe! 🍂
KING 810 – WELCOME TO THE RUSTBELT TOUR 2025wsg Banks Arcade
Aug 30 – Stuttgart, Germany – Im Wizemann 🇩🇪 Aug 31 – Bochum, Germany – Zeche September 🇩🇪 Sep 1 – Hamburg, Germany – Gruenspan 🇩🇪 Sep 2 – Berlin, Germany – Hole44 🇩🇪 Sep 3 – Dresden, Germany – Blauer Salon 🇩🇪 Sep 4 – Munich, Germany – Backstage 🇩🇪 Sep 6 – Paris, France – Backstage By The Mill 🇫🇷 Sep 7 – Haarlem, Netherlands – Patronaat 🇳🇱 Sep 9 – Ghent, Belgium – Vierde Zaal 🇧🇪 Sep 11 – Oxford, UK – O2 Academy 🇬🇧 Sep 12 – Leeds, UK – The Key Club 🇬🇧 Sep 13 – Nottingham, UK – Rescue Rooms 🇬🇧 Sep 14 – Glasgow, UK – Cathouse 🇬🇧 Sep 16 – Manchester, UK – Rebellion 🇬🇧 Sep 17 – London, UK – O2 Academy Islington 🇬🇧 Sep 18 – Bristol, UK – Thekla 🇬🇧 Sep 19 – Swansea, UK – Sin City 🇬🇧 Sep 20 – Southampton, UK – The Joiners 🇬🇧
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Check local listings for details and purchase links. ⏰
German synth-pop trio BEBORN BETON, fresh off their acclaimed EP “To the Stars,” will be touring the United States starting at Dark Force Fest on May 2nd, 2025. Founded in 1989 by vocalist Stefan Netschio, keyboard player and drummer Stefan Tillmann, and keyboard player Michael Wagner, BEBORN BETON continues to deliver meaningful synth-pop. Their newest EP, “To the Stars,” is available via Dependent Records on limited edition vinyl and all digital/streaming platforms.
Death, revenge, drowning, heartbreak, and murder—Chicago’s bass duo returns louder, darker, and more dangerous than ever.
Chicago’s rising industrial post-punk duo BELLHEAD have officially dropped the hammer with the announcement of their new EP THREATS, set for release on April 8, 2025 via Oppressive Sky Records. Available on CD, digital download, and all major streaming platforms, the title track is already live now via Bandcamp preorder.
🔥 THREATS is the first new material since their 2023 EP Good Intentions, and it’s a full-throttle evolution in both sound and style. Familiar themes of femme fatales, heartbreak, murder, and sorrow are back—but this time, the duo have cranked up the intensity and peeled back the curtain.
🎯 A New Era Begins
Gone is the signature black-and-white branding. In its place: vibrant yellow and a sharp, full-color portrait. For the first time, you can see the faces behind the menace: Ivan Russia and Karen Righeimer-Schock are making good on their threats.
Engineered by Neil Strauch and mastered by Carl Saff, the 7-track EP includes five new songs plus two remixes—each dripping with venom and vision. Highlights include:
“Heart Shaped Hole” twisted into a hallucinogenic haunt by Clubdrugs
“Bad Taste” reimagined with Stabbing Westward’s Chris Hall, giving it a dancefloor stomp you won’t soon forget
🩸 THREATS Tracklist
Threats
Heart Shaped Hole
Shutters + Stutters
No Dead Horses
Double Jeopardy
Bad Taste (Stabbing Westward Remix)
Heart Shaped Hole (Clubdrugs Remix)
⚔️ BELLHEAD Live 2025
Fresh off a relentless national touring schedule that saw them supporting legends like Stabbing Westward, Clan of Xymox, Julien-K, and Night Club, BELLHEAD is heading back on the road in support of THREATS.
Spring Tour Dates:
3/27 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle Brewery
3/28 – Kenosha, WI – Port Of Kenosha
4/05 – Minneapolis, MN – Fireseek Festival
4/24 – Urbana, IL – Rose Bowl Tavern
4/25 – Louisville, KY – Art Sanctuary
4/26 – Cape Girardeau, MO – Spectrum Record Lounge
4/27 – Kansas City, MO – Sk8bar
5/03 – Chicago, IL – Liar’s Club w/ Skatenigs
5/04 – Milwaukee, WI – Falcon Bowl
5/09 – Detroit, MI – Fixation Festival w/ Assemblage23, Cyanotic, AL1CE
Ravage Of Empires is OUT NOW via Nuclear Blast—European tour begins TONIGHT!
UK death metal pioneers BENEDICTION have officially unleashed their new album Ravage Of Empires, and they’re kicking things off with a brand-new lyric video for the explosive opener “A Carrion Harvest”—a relentless old-school ripper primed to flatten everything in its path.
⚔️ A Return to Ruthless Form
“Brace for impact, or be blown away.” These aren’t just lyrics—they’re a warning.
Ravage Of Empires is a masterclass in pure death metal devastation. Eleven blistering tracks steeped in guttural power, buzzsaw riffage, and thunderous groove. With this record, BENEDICTION reasserts their rightful place on the genre’s throne.
“A crusher of an album that rolls forward like a heavy tank.” – Rock Hard Germany (Album of the Month) “Even in 2025, everyone else can just die off and bow to the forefathers.” – Metal Hammer Germany
BENEDICTION Ravage of Empires cover art
🧠 Lyric Video: “A Carrion Harvest”
With a full-throttle onslaught of riffs and Ingram’s signature snarl, “A Carrion Harvest” tears the gates open. It’s an unrelenting march into Ravage Of Empires, and the lyric video gives fans a front-row view into the carnage.
Formed in 1989 in Birmingham, BENEDICTION have remained one of the most vital forces in death metal history. With Dave Ingram back on vocals, the band roared back to life on 2020’s Scriptures—and Ravage Of Empires is the battle cry that solidifies their legend.
Featuring original guitarists Darren Brookes and Peter Rew, Giovanni Durst on drums, and Nik Sampson on bass, this is a lineup built for war—and ready to conquer.
Unleash your inner darkness—UNATØNED drops April 25 via Nuclear Blast Records
Bay Area titans MACHINE HEAD are back with a brutal vengeance. The band just dropped a high-octane music video for “BØNESCRAPER”, the second single from their upcoming eleventh studio album UNATØNED, and it’s every bit as feral, emotional, and relentless as fans hoped for.
“This one’s for those of us with darkness in our heart,” shares the band. “It’s about love lost, about those who fail at love… but keep on trying. We scrape our bones to numb the pain.”
Directed by longtime collaborator Mike Sloat, the video cuts deep—visually raw and emotionally charged. In addition to the single, the band has also announced a special BØNESCRAPER Edition LP of UNATØNED, limited to just 1,000 copies worldwide and shipping June 17.
🩸 UNATØNED LP Variants Now Available for Pre-Order:
CD Jewel Case
Standard LP
NEW BØNESCRAPER Edition LP (Ltd. 1000)
Clear Vinyl
Black & Grey Marbled
Tan w/ Black & Red Swirl (SOLD OUT)
🎸 MACHINE HEAD On Tour Now Across North America
Currently on a massive North American tour alongside In Flames, Lacuna Coil, and Unearth, MACHINE HEAD are back on the road after an 11-year festival hiatus—recharged and razor sharp.
Apr 30 – Cincinnati, OH @ Andrew J. Brady Music Center
May 2 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore
May 3 – Chicago, IL @ Radius
May 4 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore
May 5 – Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings
May 7 – Calgary, AB @ Grey Eagle Event Center
May 8 – Edmonton, AB @ Midway Music Hall
May 10 – Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place Festival Date – MACHINE HEAD & LACUNA COIL only
🔥 UNATØNED Tracklist
Landscape Øf Thørns
Atømic Revelatiøns
Unbøund
Øutsider
Nøt Løng Før This Wørld
These Scars Wøn’t Define Us
Dustmaker
Bønescraper
Addicted Tø Pain
Bleeding Me Dry
Shards Øf Shattered Dreams
Scørn
Written across continents and tour stops, UNATØNED embodies raw urgency. Recorded at Robb Flynn’s Jam Room, Sharkbite Studios, and Drop Of Sun Recording, the album was produced by Flynn alongside Zack Ohren. Mixing and mastering came courtesy of metal production heavyweights Colin Richardson, Chris Clancy, and Ted Jensen.
Cover art was handled by the legendary Seth Siro Anton, adding a visual exclamation mark to this sonic beast.
New Album ZENITH Out Now via Nuclear Blast Records
Scottish metal juggernauts BLEED FROM WITHIN have unleashed the official visualiser for “Violent Nature,” the explosive opening track from their brand-new album Zenith, out now via Nuclear Blast Records.
“This is the best collection of songs we’ve ever put together and a massive step forward for us creatively. Since we released Hands Of Sin last year, we’ve worked hard to deliver something that gives purpose to the time we’ve dedicated—and fills a void in modern metal. Here’s to the future.”
🧨 Early Praise for Zenith
“Raises the bar for Bleed From Within—and dares everyone else to match it.” – Metal Hammer “Bona fide heavyweight contenders.” – Kerrang! “Their smartest, heaviest, and most distinctive album by far.” – Blabbermouth
Brutality meets orchestral darkness in this slow-burning tech-death epic
Colorado tech-death force ALLEGAEON has just dropped a brand-new video for “Wake Circling Above”, a haunting highlight from their latest album The Ossuary Lens, out now via Metal Blade Records.
Guitarist Michael Stancel sheds light on the song’s cinematic weight:
“Ezra wanted something slow and heavy, and I was like, ‘DONE.’ I drew inspiration from Dimmu Borgir and Septicflesh to build those massive orchestral sections. It’s probably the most different track on the record, but still packed with classic ALLEGAEON-isms.”
ALLEGAEON’s seventh full-length marks the return of original vocalist Ezra Haynes, whose presence fuels a brutal rebirth. The Ossuary Lens dives deep into death’s many forms—each track a perspective, each riff a reckoning. It’s the most unified, visceral ALLEGAEON album to date.
Final dates of the Vortex of Violence Tour with Warbringer, Skeletal Remains, and Summoning The Lich:
Apr 8 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
Apr 9 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
Apr 10 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
Apr 11 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
Apr 12 – Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom
🗡️ Death Reborn Through Sound
The Ossuary Lens reunites the band with producer Dave Otero (Flatline Audio), known for capturing the balance of uncompromising ferocity and melodic grandeur that has become the band’s signature.
The album is more than technical fireworks—it’s a soul-splitting descent into mortality, sharpened by Haynes’ raw vocal return and thematic depth.
💬 Praise for The Ossuary Lens
“Absolutely fucking blistering.” – Metal Injection “Maximalist and masterful.” – Decibel Magazine “A return to form and evolution in one stroke.” – No Clean Singing “Savage and emotionally potent.” – Hotel Hobies “Brutal, sophisticated, hypnotic.” – The Dark Melody
Kicking off March with explosive energy, Faderhead delivered a sold-out show in Oberhausen, Germany—where fans got a surprise taste of a brand-new track: “This Is Not The End.” Despite never having heard it before, the crowd went off.
The official music video will be filmed this Saturday in Hamburg, where the team hopes for an equally electric audience. The single is scheduled to drop mid-May, just in time to crank momentum before Wave-Gotik-Treffen.
💿 FH20 Album in the Works
In last month’s Patreon studio stream, Faderhead teased plans for a brand-new full-length album in early March 2026.
Why now? 2026 marks 20 years since the release of Faderhead’s debut album “FH1”, and what better way to celebrate than with an “FH20” release.
After a string of singles in 2024, it’s time for something more immersive. Faderhead is back in album mode.
🎛️ 1-Hour Rave Mix: Not Your Typical FH Vibe
March’s 1-hour Patreon-exclusive mix takes a rave-forward detour. Less darkwave, more full-on energy.
It’s rhythmic, pulsing, and designed to attract new listeners—so if you’re into high-octane beats, give it a spin.
🎟️ Upcoming Faderhead Live Dates
Apr 5, 2025 – Bahnhof Pauli, Hamburg (SOLD OUT!) ✨ with special guest: Mechanical Vein
Aug 9-10, 2025 – M’era Luna Festival, Hildesheim 🎟️ Get Tickets
💪 Mindset Hacks: Fuck Your Excuses, Use Microbursts Instead
Q1 is over. Are your New Year’s resolutions collecting dust? Let’s fix that.
We all make excuses—life’s busy, motivation’s low, the timing’s never right. But if you wait for perfect conditions, you’ll stay stuck forever.
⏱️ Microbursts: The 10-Minute Fix
Instead of aiming for a perfect hour-long work sprint, start with 5–15 minutes of focused action. Set a timer. Do one task. When it dings, you’re done. Or keep going.
That’s the magic of microbursts—small momentum snowballs fast.
🗓️ Temporal Landmarks: Hit Reset on Command
Want a clean slate? Use temporal landmarks like Mondays, birthdays, or the 1st of the month to mentally reset. Pick a hard start date and commit. No waiting for motivation. Just move.
🧠 Perfection Is a Lie. Progress Is Power
You don’t need the perfect hour or the perfect energy. You need movement. Start with one push-up. One sentence. One small win.
Because motion beats perfection every time.
🚀 Take the Shot
Next time you’re tempted to delay: Say “fuck that.” Set a timer. Start something.
Swedish death metal crushers LIK are back with a brand-new single, “Morgue Rat,” taken from their upcoming full-length Necro, out April 18th via Metal Blade Records.
This twisted and groovy slab of horror-metal features guest vocals from Linnea Landstedt (Tyranex, Ice Age) and is inspired by infamous necrophiliac Karen Greenlee. “It’s about a mortician who can’t keep her hands off the dead,” says vocalist/guitarist Tomas Åkvik. “It’s also our first track ever with clean-ish guitars.”
With Necro, LIK have created their most intense, punishing, and twistedly cinematic release yet. Drawing from the putrid depths of old-school Swedish death metal à la Dismember, Entombed, and At The Gates, this record offers ten blood-soaked tracks that are as groovy as they are gruesome. Think zombie flick meets Stockholm sound—raw, brutal, and utterly irresistible.
The album’s cover art was designed by Stockholm tattoo artist Jens Olsson and serves as a visual appetizer for the carnage within.
🧪 Recorded with Pure Necro Intentions
Neco was tracked live in just three days at Necromorbus Studio (NBS) in Söderfors, Sweden, with production wizard Lawrence Mackrory (Meshuggah, Katatonia, Decapitated). Åkvik’s vocals were laid down separately at Rorysound Studios in Uppsala. Mackrory’s been behind the board for LIK since their 2015 debut Mass Funeral Evocation, and Necro may just be the band’s defining moment.
The album also features guest appearances from Nick Holmes (Paradise Lost, Bloodbath), Lawrence Mackrory himself, and Linnea Landstedt.
May 23 – Maryland Deathfest – Baltimore, MD May 28 – Kulturhuset – Stockholm, SE Necro Release Show Jun 14 – Czech Deathfest – Cerveny Kostelec, CZ Jul 2 – Rockmaraton Festival – Dunaújváros, HU Aug 7 – Rock The Park – Uppsala, SE w/ The Black Dahlia Murder Aug 15 – Summer Breeze – Dinkelsbühl, DE Aug 30 – Malmö Massacre – Malmö, SE Sep 26 – Legend Metalfest – Trondheim, NO Oct 24-25 – Odense Metalfest – Odense, DK
💬 What The Legends Are Saying
“This album is fucking crushing! Everything else is shit!” – Nick Holmes (Paradise Lost / Bloodbath) “Vicious and raw, sick and heavy, perfect embodiment of the brutality of classic Swedish death metal.” – Matti Kärki (Dismember) “LIK fills a void in today’s death metal scene and sounds surprisingly refreshing. An absolute must-have!” – Björn ‘Speed’ Strid (Soilwork) “Ferocious onslaught! Relentless pounding à la Stockholm City.” – Jonas Renkse (Katatonia) “The essence of Swedish death metal – LIK at their finest!” – Ben Liepelt (Endseeker)
💀 LIK Is
Tomas Åkvik – vocals, guitar Niklas “Nille” Sandin – guitar Chris Barkensjö – drums Joakim Antman – bass
Progressive death metal boundary-breakers FRACTAL UNIVERSE have dropped a brand-new music video for their latest single “A New Cycle” — the third and final preview from their upcoming full-length, The Great Filters, out this Friday, April 4th via M-Theory Audio.
The track dives into the speculative sci-fi concept of directed panspermia — humanity, teetering on extinction, sends probes filled with primordial life across the cosmos to spark new civilizations. But those civilizations, destined to repeat our same fatal mistakes, find themselves trapped in a never-ending loop of rise and ruin.
Directed by Pauline Colombani (www.c3polette.com), the video is the latest visual chapter following “Causality’s Grip” and “The Seed of Singularity,” all showcasing FRACTAL UNIVERSE’s signature fusion of progressive technicality and eerie saxophone-laced soundscapes.
🎧 About The Great Filters
Due out April 4, 2025, The Great Filters is FRACTAL UNIVERSE’s most ambitious and intricate album to date. Merging heavy riffs, jazz-influenced melodies, and philosophical storytelling, it delivers a cerebral experience laced with cosmic awe. Recorded at Boundless Production Studios and Fractal Headquarters, the album was mixed and mastered by Flavien Morel (Benighted Soul, Catalyst).
💿 Available Formats:
Limited-edition red with black splatter vinyl (500 copies)
Red and cream marble vinyl (band/label exclusive, 200 copies)
European Shows Apr 3 – Chambery, FR – Brin De Zinc Apr 5 – San Sebastian, ES – Donostia Prog/Tech Death Fest Apr 11 – Nilvange, FR – Le Gueulard Plus (release party)
North America – Shred Fest Tour w/ Obscura, Atheist, Origin, Decrepit Birth Apr 20 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick Apr 21 – Las Vegas, NV – Backstage Bar Apr 22 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater Apr 24 – Lawrence, KS – Granada Theater Apr 25 – Dallas, TX – Trees Apr 26 – Birmingham, AL – WorkPlay Theatre Apr 27 – Jacksonville, FL – Underbelly Apr 28 – Orlando, FL – Conduit Apr 29 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819 Apr 30 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club May 2 – Boston, MA – Middle East Downstairs May 3 – Quebec City, QC – Salie Montaigne May 4 – Ottawa, ON – Overflow May 5 – Montreal, QC – Fairmount May 6 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace May 7 – Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving May 8 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s May 9 – Minneapolis, MN – The Cabooze May 10 – Winnipeg, MB – Park Theater May 12 – Edmonton, AB – Starlight Room May 13 – Calgary, AB – Dickens May 15 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theater May 16 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon May 17 – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom May 18 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge May 20 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater May 21 – Phoenix, AZ – Rebel Lounge May 22 – Los Angeles, CA – 1720
🧬 FRACTAL UNIVERSE – A Legacy of Evolution
Formed in 2015 in Nancy, France, FRACTAL UNIVERSE made their debut with the independent EP Boundaries of Reality before signing to Kolony Records for 2017’s Engram of Decline, a concept record influenced by Nietzsche. They joined Metal Blade Records for 2019’s Rhizomes of Insanity, exploring fragmented human consciousness with technical brilliance. Their critically acclaimed 2021 album The Impassable Horizon tackled themes of determinism and free will, all while integrating saxophone flourishes into their progressive metal palette. Having toured with heavyweights like Obscura, Evergrey, Black Dahlia Murder, and God Dethroned, FRACTAL UNIVERSE continue to carve their place as one of the most innovative acts in modern metal.
French sonic chaos-conductor Gautier Serre, better known as IGORRR, is set to release his fifth full-length album Amen on September 19th via Metal Blade Records. As always, IGORRR defies genre, logic, and expectations, weaving together breakcore, baroque, metal, and absurdism into something that sounds like nothing—and everything—all at once. The first single, “ADHD”, arrives with a video that’s as demented as it is mesmerizing. Directed by Meat Dept, the visual journey is part therapy session, part brain meltdown, with an AI-glitched aesthetic that takes cringe into addictive territory.
“This album is darker and more solemn than anything I’ve done before,” says Serre. “I recorded a real choir in a church, and did deep experimental sound design to create something that truly resonates.” Despite the somber tone, Amen doesn’t skimp on IGORRR’s trademark absurdity. Tracks like “Blastbeat Falafel” and “ADHD” serve as sonic palate cleansers, injecting manic energy and unpredictability into the album’s bleak weight. “Those wild tracks are necessary,” Gautier explains. “Like a shot of limoncello between courses.”
🧬 The Mind Behind the Mayhem
Gautier describes his process as a constant stream of subconscious composition. “Music happens even in my sleep,” he says. “I create concertos in my dreams—the challenge is filtering through them to find the ones worth bringing into reality.” On the new video, he adds: “ADHD is kind of autobiographical. It starts in silence and ends in chaos, like a brain spinning out of control but somehow still standing.” The video’s collaborators, Meat Dept, also known for IGORRR’s viral “Very Noise,” blended 3D visuals with AI for a surreal, twisted vibe. “We leaned into ‘mental cringe’ with aesthetic influences from James Bond to Fantômas,” they say.
📀 Amen Tracklist
Daemoni
Headbutt
Limbo
Blastbeat Falafel
ADHD
2020
Mustard Mucous
Infestis
Ancient Sun
Pure Disproportionate Black and White Nihilism
Étude n°120
Silence
🎤 IGORRR Live w/ Master Boot Record + Imperial Triumphant
Oct 1 – Bordeaux, FR – Le Rocher de Palmer Oct 2 – Toulouse, FR – Le Bikini Oct 3 – Bilbao, ES – Santana 27 Oct 4 – Barcelona, ES – Apollo 1 Oct 5 – Madrid, ES – La Riviera Oct 7 – Istres, FR – L’Usine Oct 8 – Lausanne, CH – Les Docks Oct 9 – Frankfurt, DE – Batschkapp Oct 10 – Nijmegen, NL – Soulcrusher Festival Oct 11 – Brussels, BE – Ancienne Belgique Oct 12 – Cologne, DE – Live Music Hall Oct 14 – Hamburg, DE – Markthalle Oct 15 – Nancy, FR – Nancy Jazz Pulsation Oct 16 – Lyon, FR – Le Transbordeur Oct 17 – Paris, FR – L’Olympia Oct 19 – Nantes, FR – Stereolux Oct 21 – Bristol, UK – Prospect Building Crane Oct 22 – London, UK – Shepherd’s Bush Empire Oct 23 – Manchester, UK – O2 Ritz
The storm isn’t over—it’s just getting started. As the first leg of Blutengel’sDämonen:Sturm Tour continues to captivate fans across Europe, the darkwave legends have just revealed Part II of their haunting journey. For everyone who missed the spring wave—this fall is your redemption.
Secure your place in the darkness now. These shows will sell fast.
New Jersey deathcore juggernauts FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY have dropped a searing new live music video for “Lower Purpose”—a visceral highlight from their critically acclaimed 2023 full-length The Nothing That Is (Nuclear Blast). Shot and edited by Cameron Nunez, the clip captures the band in their natural element: full-force, no-frills, and unapologetically brutal.
But that’s not all: FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY is bringing the devastation to a stage near you with their upcoming 31-date North American tour, launching April 8th in Louisville, KY. The trek includes co-headlining dates with Arch Enemy on the North American Blood Dynasty Tour 2025 and headline shows featuring Mugshot, Tracheotomy, and Gates to Hell on select dates.
This tour is a full-throttle victory lap for a band at the peak of their creative power—offering everything from chaos and catharsis to deep emotional weight and sonic complexity.
🩸 2025 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
^ = w/ Mugshot, Tracheotomy ~ = w/ Arch Enemy, Baest, Thrown Into Exile * = w/ Gates To Hell, Mugshot, Tracheotomy # = Festival Appearance
Apr 8 – Louisville, KY – Portal ^
Apr 9 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag ^
Apr 10 – Oklahoma City, OK – Beer City Music Hall ^
Apr 11 – Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Sports Cafe ^
Apr 12 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater ^
Apr 14 – San Diego, CA – Observatory North Park ~
Apr 15 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern ~
Apr 16 – San Francisco, CA – Regency Ballroom ~
Apr 18 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater ~
Apr 19 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo ~
Apr 20 – Vancouver, BC – The Pearl ~
Apr 22 – Edmonton, AB – Union Hall ~
Apr 23 – Calgary, AB – MacEwan Hall ~
Apr 25 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex ~
Apr 26 – Denver, CO – Summit ~
Apr 28 – Minneapolis, MN – Fillmore Minneapolis ~
Apr 29 – Chicago, IL – The Vic Theatre ~
Apr 30 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre ~
May 2 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square ~
May 3 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium ~
May 5 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts ~
May 6 – Silver Spring, MD – Fillmore Silver Spring ~
Released via Nuclear Blast, the band’s seventh album is their most ambitious and emotionally devastating effort yet. Produced by Will Putney at Graphic Nature Audio, the record trades fleeting trends for timeless terror—delivering ten dense, dynamic tracks that explore everything from planetary collapse to personal despair.
From the crushing “Hostage” to the haunting “The Silver Sun”, this album flows like a descent into modern-day dystopia, demanding to be played start to finish.
“This is not about commercial appeal,” says the band. “This is about rage, reflection, and ripping away the façade.”
🔥 FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY ARE:
Joseph Badolato – Vocals Patrick Sheridan – Guitar Timothy Howley – Guitar Will Putney – Guitar Peter “Blue” Spinazola – Bass Josean Orta Martinez – Drums
MARILYN MANSON, the iconic provocateur of shock rock, has announced the highly anticipated Fall 2025 return of his One Assassination Under God World Tour—following the release of his blistering 12th studio album, One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1, out now via Nuclear Blast Records.
This second leg of the tour spans North America and Europe, delivering sermons of chaos across festivals, theaters, and arenas. From Rocklahoma and Louder Than Life to Aftershock, and wrapping in Portugal, this is a global march of noise, nihilism, and unapologetic spectacle.
🎟️ Ticket Presale Begins April 2 at 10AM (Local) 🎫 General Public On Sale April 4 at 10AM (Local) Get tickets at marilynmanson.com
🩸 WORLD TOUR DATES — ONE ASSASSINATION UNDER GOD
US DATES: Aug 7 – Sturgis, SD – Buffalo Chip Aug 29 – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma Sep 18 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Sep 20 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre Sep 22 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant Sep 23 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre Sep 25 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium Sep 27 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel Sep 30 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Oct 1 – San Diego, CA – SOMA Oct 3 – Las Vegas, NV – Pearl Theater Oct 5 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival
UK / EUROPE DATES: Oct 29 – Brighton, UK – Brighton Centre Oct 31 – Bournemouth, UK – Windsor Hall Nov 1 – Cardiff, UK – Utilita Arena Nov 2 – Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena Nov 4 – Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo Nov 7 – London, UK – OVO Arena Wembley Nov 9 – Nantes, FR – Zénith Nov 11 – Paris, FR – Zénith Nov 13 – Antwerp, BE – Lotto Arena Nov 14 – Dusseldorf, DE – Mitsubishi Electric Halle Nov 15 – Prague, CZ – Fortuna Sports Hall Nov 17 – Berlin, DE – Max-Schmeling-Halle Nov 19 – Warsaw, PL – Torwar Nov 20 – Leipzig, DE – Quarterback Immobilien Arena Nov 22 – Bern, CH – Festhalle Bern Nov 23 – Grenoble, FR – Le Summum Nov 25 – Bergamo, IT – Chorus Life Arena Nov 27 – Barcelona, ES – Palau Olimpic de Badalona Nov 28 – Madrid, ES – Palacio Vistalegre Nov 30 – Lisbon, PT – Sagres Campo Pequeno
Cosmic riff architects DVNE have announced a full-scale European tour this May, bringing their interstellar new album Voidkind to stages across the continent. With a reputation for jaw-dropping live performances and soaring post-metal grandeur, the Glasgow-based five-piece is poised to deliver their most immersive run yet.
Fresh off the critical buzz surrounding Voidkind—hailed as “post-metal album of the decade thus far” by Metal Hammer UK—DVNE will journey from the UK to Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, and back, with additional festival appearances lined up for summer 2025.
Recorded in rural Scottish isolation, Voidkind strips down DVNE’s sonic density while amplifying their emotional impact. Lyrically, the album follows a dream-haunting godlike entity and the generations of followers it seduces—a concept echoed in Felix Abel Klaer’s stunning artwork and the band’s explosive live execution.
01/05 – Glasgow, UK – Cathouse 02/05 – Leeds, UK – Key Club 03/05 – Nottingham, UK – Rescue Rooms 04/05 – Norwich, UK – Waterfront 06/05 – Sint Niklas, BE – De Casino 07/05 – Groningen, NL – Vera 09/05 – Oslo, NO – Desertfest 10/05 – Stockholm, SE – Bar Brooklyn 11/05 – Copenhagen, DK – Beta 13/05 – Berlin, DE – Cassiopeia 14/05 – Poznań, PL – Pod Minoga 15/05 – Warsaw, PL – Voodoo 16/05 – Vienna, AT – Escape 18/05 – Ljubljana, SI – KUD Channel Zero 19/05 – Zagreb, HR – Klub Mocvara 20/05 – Novi Sad, RS – SKCNS Fabrika 21/05 – Sofia, BG – Pave Club 22/05 – Thessaloniki, GR – 8ball Club 23/05 – Larissa, GR – Skyland 24/05 – Athens, GR – Gazarte 27/05 – Bologna, IT – Freakout Club 28/05 – Martigny, CH – Caves Du Manoir 29/05 – Zurich, CH – Exil 30/05 – Mainz, DE – Schon Schön 31/05 – Haarlem, NL – Patronaat 01/06 – London, UK – Oslo Hackney
Summer Festival Dates 12/06 – Hradec Kralove, CZ – Rock For People 08/08 – Kortrijk, BE – Alcatraz Festival 16/08 – Bristol, UK – ArcTanGent Festival
Prepare for impact. This May, HARM’S WAY and FULL OF HELL will detonate a co-headlining tour across North America, unleashing sonic violence alongside support from KRUELTY, JARHEAD FERTILIZER, and CLIQUE.
The Spring 2025 run kicks off May 10th in Detroit and runs through June 8th, culminating in Toronto. Along the way, HARM’S WAY will wreck stages at some of the year’s most stacked festivals—Sonic Temple, Welcome to Rockville, and Milwaukee Metal Fest. This relentless campaign also leads into a new HARM’S WAY EP, with further details to surface in the coming weeks.
“We’re building something heavier than just a tour,” said the band in a teaser. “This is about expression, destruction, and evolution.”
The tour follows the acclaimed release of Common Suffering (Metal Blade Records), an album that sees HARM’S WAY exploring grief, disorder, misanthropy, and mental collapse through some of the most diverse and punishing songwriting in their career.
From May 8th to 10th, 2025, the city’s legendary Astra Kulturhaus becomes ground zero for a three-day descent into the depths of darkness, noise, and ritual rhythm: the Out Of Line Weekender 2025 – Dark’n’Electro Edition.
Presented by Out Of Line Music, the event returns with a vengeance, assembling a lineup of titans and underground disruptors from the realms of Industrial, EBM, Darkwave, Post-Punk, Synth, Death Disco, and Electro-Avantgarde. Expect blood-pulse BPMs, gothic atmospherics, and blacklight-drenched breakdowns that transcend genre—and space-time.
🩸 This is not a concert. This is a rite.
🔥 LINEUP HIGHLIGHTS
Thursday, May 8
Friday, May 9
Saturday, May 10
The KVB
Hocico
Covenant
Linea Aspera
Solitary Experiments
The Bloody Beetroots (DJ Set)
Marie Davidson
Dive
Sidewalks & Skeletons + Cashforgold
Motor!k
Torul
Leaether Strip
Years of Denial
Klutae
She Hates Emotion
Corlyx
Any Second
Violent Magic Orchestra
Kllsignl
Mintage
Each night opens its portal at 6:00 PM (Thursday + Friday) and 5:00 PM (Saturday), with sets detonating soon after. Prepare for immersive visuals, subwoofer-shattering audio, and an audience dressed in equal parts latex, cyberpunk, and pure chaos.
📍 Location:
Astra Kulturhaus Berlin Revaler Str. 99, 10245 Berlin, Germany
Twenty-five years into their reign, PSYCLON NINE have returned to the abyss with a vengeance. Their latest full-length offering, And Then Oblivion, out March 21, 2025 via Metropolis Records, is a genre-defying sonic invocation—a twisted ritual that fuses blackened industrial, deathcore, ambient, trap, and metal into something altogether untamed and unclean.
Helmed by longtime visionary Nero Bellum, the album shatters expectation with tracks like “CRWLNG FRM CNT T CSKT” and “I Choose Violence,” merging visceral textures with apocalyptic production and spine-splintering vocals. Bellum explains,
“I specifically set out to break as many genre limitations as possible, while staying true to the concepts and imagery Psyclon Nine evokes.”
Critics across the globe are already losing their minds over it:
🩸 “Doesn’t just cross boundaries – it tears them down…” – Sonic Seducer (DE) 🩸 “Black metal vocals matched with trap and glitch… blastbeats and atmospherics to die for.” – Metal Digest (UK) 🩸 “Creepy and awesome… nursery rhymes forged in hell.” – Jace Media (UK) 🩸 “Suspenseful, sinister, genre-bending.” – Tempelores (NL)
⚙️ Tracklisting – “And Then Oblivion”
DEVIL’S WORK
I CHOOSE VIOLENCE
SHOOT TO KILL
CRWLNG FRM CNT T CSKT
LOCUST OF EVERYTHING
SPEAK EVIL
SAY YOUR PRAYERS
APRÈS TOI LE DELUGE
TAXIDERMY
[Hidden Track]
The visual world of And Then Oblivion is just as intense. The official music video for “CRWLNG FRM CNT T CSKT” arrives 24 hours after the album’s global release, promising a brutal, cinematic descent into the core of PSYCLON NINE’s blackened psyche.
🎶 Listen Now:
🌍 European Tour Dates – Devil’s Work Tour 2025
1 July – Edinburgh, GB – Bannermans
4 July – London, GB – Camden Club
5 July – Leiria, PT – Stereogun
6 July – Madrid, ES – Sala Ya’Sta
9 July – Helsinki, FI – On The Rocks
12 July – Bolków, PL – Castle Party Festival
13 July – Leipzig, DE – Hellraiser Club
16 July – Munich, DE – Backstage Club
17 July – Berlin, DE – Badehaus
18 July – Hamburg, DE – Logo
20 July – Köln, DE – Amphi Festival
🩸 Note: Portugal date has moved to Leiria (5 July)
Out now via Out Of Line Music, rising Australian darkwave duo VOWWS return with the haunting new single “Hurt You” — a brooding, sensual exploration of love, memory, and longing. Following the success of their hard-hitting track “Blood’s On Fire” featuring Josh Freese of Foo Fighters, “Hurt You” brings a more intimate, melancholic energy while maintaining their signature cinematic edge.
“This is probably as close as we’ll get to an actual love song,” VOWWS explain. “But it’s more like a memory of love. A rose-tinted longing… Sometimes these memories change and become their own entity, like an old, flickering movie of the past. That feeling is what the song represents to us.”
Known for their fearless fusion of industrial, electronica, and alt-rock, VOWWS (Rizz + Matt James) have already captured the attention of legends like Deftones, Gary Numan, Korn, A Perfect Circle, and Billy Corgan. With their upcoming 2025 album, the duo have sharpened their vision further — collaborating with Billy Howerdel (A Perfect Circle) to bring their sonic storytelling to life.
Beyond music, VOWWS have also made waves in the fashion world, working with Commes des Garçons, Givenchy, Alyx, and Byredo for live performances and brand compositions, reflecting their multi-dimensional artistic impact.
🔥 Catch VOWWS Live — Headline Shows + Supporting Jerry Cantrell (Alice In Chains):
May
31 – Padua, IT – Hall (w/ Jerry Cantrell)
June
1 – Milan, IT – Magazzini Generali (w/ Jerry Cantrell)
2 – Munich, DE – Kranhalle (headline)
4 – Bochum, DE – Rockpalast (headline)
6 – Berlin, DE – Columbia Theater (w/ Jerry Cantrell)
7 – Rock Im Park, DE
8 – Rock Am Ring, DE
10 – Zagreb, HR – Culture Factory (w/ Jerry Cantrell)
11 – Rock For People, CZ
12 – Nova Rock Festival, AT
15 – Download Festival, UK
17 – London, UK – O2 Forum Kentish Town (w/ Jerry Cantrell)
18 – Portsmouth, UK – Kola (headline)
20 – Hellfest, FR
21 – Graspop Metal Meeting, BE
23 – Nijmegen, NL – Merleyn (headline)
24 – Paris, FR – Machine du Moulin Rouge (w/ Jerry Cantrell)
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