Former Foreigner frontman Kelly Hansen has stepped in as the new lead vocalist of The Dead Daisies. The band also has released the new single "Lift Me Up," while readying a new album for a 2027 release and plotting tour dates across the globe. The Dead Daisies current lineup also features lead guitarist Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake, Dio),... Continue Reading →
Ice Nine Kills will deliver an early holiday gift this year as they announce the release of" "A Very Vicious Christmas", an eight-track collection of Christmas classics recorded for Halloween Horror Nights’ “Terror Tram starring Art the Clown” at Universal Studios Hollywood. The EP will be released digitally on Nov. 9 via Fearless Records and... Continue Reading →
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Armored Saint has shared the visualizer for "Not on Your Life" from its new album "Emotion Factory Reset," released earlier in 2026 via Metal Blade Records. The kaleidoscopic clip was created by Costin Chioreanu of TWILIGHT13MEDIA. “The opening lyrics are, ‘You already know my name is John Doe/Yeah you already know but still give it... Continue Reading →
CASTLE RAT LIVE PHOTO GALLERY—Review and photos by Greg Maki— Riley Pinkerton of Castle Rat How the realm has grown here in Baltimore. About a year ago, fantasy doom metal act Castle Rat played to a few hundred people at the very divey Ottobar. In September 2026, the band was to kick off its “Summon... Continue Reading →
Slipknot is set to embark on the "(sic)est Stadium Tour," crossing the globe summer 2027 with a new set, new staging and a set list spanning across its career. Slipknot will be joined by Bring Me the Horizon as direct support on all North American dates with a rotation of special guests along the way, including Acid Bath, Lamb... Continue Reading →
Maryland rock band Clutch will release its 14th studio album, "Wasted Lands," on Jan. 22, 2027, via its own Weathermaker Music. A variety of pre-order bundles are available here, and the music video for the title track can be seen below. Written and recorded at its longtime Frederick, Maryland, base, the Doom Saloon, "Wasted Lands" reunites Clutch with producer Machine for... Continue Reading →
Silent Civilian, the metal band led by Spineshank vocalist Jonny Santos, will play a special show celebrating 20 years of its debut album, "Rebirth of the Temple," on Dec. 3, 2026, at the Whisky in Hollywood, California. Tickets are available here. It will be the band's first live performance in nearly 15 years. Santos formed... Continue Reading →
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Brazilian death metal band Crypta enters a new era with "A Portrait of Decay," the first track to showcase its new lineup and offer a glimpse into what fans can expect from its future sound. Watch the music video for the song below. The band announced Victoria Villarreal as its new permanent guitarist in April 2026, completing... Continue Reading →
