Mr. Bungle, which will venture out on its first post-pandemic tour dates in May as part of the Ipecac Recordings’ Geek Show, has added an eastern swing to their slate of 2023 outings, with new performances added for cities including New York, Boston and Toronto. The dates, which mark the band’s first shows on the... Continue Reading →
Former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo to release debut solo album ‘Rites of Percussion’ on May 5
Drummer Dave Lombardo, co-founder of Slayer, will release his debut solo album, "Rites of Percussion," on May 5, 2023, via Ipecac Recordings. The 13-track collection, previewed with the release of the single “Journey of the Host,” is the result of a 40-year career that saw Lombardo rise to prominence with Slayer, earn two Grammy Awards... Continue Reading →
Testament sets second leg of tour with Exodus, Death Angel
Testament has announced the second leg of the Bay Strikes Back Tour also featuring Exodus and Death Angel, kicking off in September 2022. "We’ve all been having a killer time playing a lot of sold out shows for die hard metal fans across the U.S. and we wanna keep the party rolling!" Testament frontman Chuck Billy said. Testament guitarist Eric... Continue Reading →
Drummer Dave Lombardo rejoins Testament
Dave Lombardo, best known as the former drummer of Slayer, has rejoined veteran thrash band Testament. Lombardo previously sat behind the kit for Testament from 1998 to 1999, appearing on the 1999 album "The Gathering." “I’ll state the obvious: We are more than overwhelmed to welcome back Dave Lombardo to play drums with Testament," vocalist Chuck Billy said." We are so excited... Continue Reading →
Annihilator shares new song featuring Danko Jones, Angela Gossow
Annihilator has shared the new song "Couple Suicide," featuring Danko Jones and Angela Gossow, from the new album "Metal II." The song tells the story of what may be a doomed relationship if only the protagonist could find a solution. Watch the video below."I'm a big fan of Danko and Angela. Danko and I have written songs... Continue Reading →
Mr. Bungle’s ‘The Night They Came Home’ to arrive June 11
Mr. Bungle, whose Halloween 2020 streaming special “The Night They Came Home” captured the Northern California-born band performing songs from its freshly released album, "The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo," interspersed with behind-the-scenes footage, surprise cameos and a few surprise covers, will release the nearly two-hour film on June 11, 2021, via Ipecac Recordings. “The Night They Came... Continue Reading →