English grindcore mainstay Napalm Death will embark on a spring 2026 North American tour with special guests Deadguy and Primitive Man on select dates. The run kicks off May 7 in Daytona Beach, Florida, at the massive Welcome to Rockville festival before tearing across North America and concluding June 14 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Tickets... Continue Reading →
Two titans of the extreme metal scene—Iggor Cavalera (Cavalera, Petbrick, ex-Sepultura) and Shane Embury (Napalm Death, Dark Sky Burial)— have joined forces for a split album through long-running U.K.-based Cold Spring Records. Brooding dark ambient, industrial strength noise and heavy synth-laden electronics create what feels like the lost soundtrack to some dystopian fever dream on "Neon Gods/Own... Continue Reading →
Napalm Death and The Melvins will join forces across the United States in spring 2025 for the next chapter of their “Savage Imperial Death March” tour. The bands first teamed up in 2016 for a six-week tour. The Melvins brought their mix of punk and metal, while Napalm Death delivered its signature grindcore, delivering an unforgettable experience... Continue Reading →
KK's Priest—featuring Judas Priest alumni K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals)—has shared an animated video for "Keeper of the Graves," from the band's second album "The Sinner Rides Again" (2023, Napalm Records; get it here). KK's Priest also is set to begin its first U.S. tour on March 7, 2024, with a sold-out show in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. L.A.... Continue Reading →
New England extreme metal band Escuela Grind has released a music video for "Meat Magnet" featuring Napalm Death vocalist Barney Greenway, take from its upcoming EP "DDEEAATHHMMEETTAALL" (Jan. 12, 2024, MNRK Heavy; pre-0rder here). "'Meat Magnet'' is a pretty crunchy sort of track, and I was able to really wrap my vocal cords around it,"... Continue Reading →
Set times have been announced for the inaugural Hell in the Harbor festival, which will be held over Memorial Day weekend 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. The festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 27 and 28, with more than 20 bands performing at Baltimore Soundstage and on an outdoor main stage on Market Place.... Continue Reading →
Lamb of God is set to play a special "As the Palaces Burn" 20th anniversary set at Milwaukee Metal Fest. The three-day event is set for May 26 to 28, 2023, at The Rave/Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with Lamb of God closing the final day. "As the Palaces Burn," Lamb of God's third album,... Continue Reading →
Hell in the Harbor, a new metal festival set to debut over Memorial Day weekend 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland, will make single-day tickets available starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 2. Go to http://www.hellintheharbor.com for tickets and more information. The festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 27 and 28, with more than 20... Continue Reading →
Daily band lineups have been announced for the first-ever Hell in the Harbor festival, set for May 27 and 28, 2023, in Baltimore, Maryland. Cannibal Corpse and Dying Fetus will headline Saturday's bill, while High on Fire and Napalm Death will close out the festival on Sunday. The event also will feature a pre-party, headlined... Continue Reading →
Swedish doom metal band Candlemass will headline the pre-party for the inaugural Hell in the Harbor festival on Friday, May 26, 2023, in Baltimore, Maryland. The lineup for the event at Baltimore Soundstage also includes Warhorse, Devil Master, Kontusion, Withered, BastardCröss and Total Maniac. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3Mv0m4yiZM Tickets for the pre-party are on sale here. Tickets for... Continue Reading →
