After concluding their last world tour in November 2019, SLAYER, comprising Tom Araya (bass, vocals), Kerry King (guitar), Gary Holt (guitar), and Paul Bostaph (drums), will headline three prominent festivals ..read more

The SLIPKNOT community has been left utterly baffled by a recent discovery. Rumors swirled around a mysterious billboard found by one SLIPKNOT fan. Back in 2003, SLIPKNOT unveiled YouCantKillMe.com, a cryptic website sporting a design reminiscent of late-nineties webpages. As the group’s first in a series of upcoming shows draws near, slated for April 27th in Las Vegas, and speculation swirls around the identity of their new drummer—who many believe to be Eloy Casagrande, formerly of SEPULTURA—fans of the masked ensemble scour the site daily for any semblance of clues ..read more

With just a month to go until the gates open at Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival on May 16 in Columbus, Ohio, producer Danny Wimmer Presents has announced the weekend’s music performance set times as well as additional onsite activations and a range of food and beverage options. After roaring back into Columbus, Ohio in 2023, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival turns the volume up to 11 in 2024 with its biggest event ever, running May 16-19 at Historic Crew Stadium. In addition to headliners DISTURBED  ..read more

From all Folk Metal bands I’m used to listen here I have to say Verikalpa are one of the apples of my eyes. Their unique combination of many elements make their music something that stands out from the crowd. A crowd that is getting more and more crowded. The band goes, to some extent, on the opposite direction many of its peers are into. From where I’m standing the resposible for this is vocalist Jani Ikonen whose agressive tone is a game changer ..read more

In a recent interview with Metal Mayhem ROC, featured below, Dan Lilker discloses the duration of the ANTHRAX “reunion” planning and how he was approached regarding potentially stepping in for Frank Bello. Dan said: “I got a text from Scott [Ian, ANTHRAX guitarist] when he was in Japan on tour with MR ..read more

Photo by Tim Hubbard “Yesod, The Dark Side Of The Moon” is the conceptual new single from science-fiction-inspired death metal quintet NOCTURNUS AD and their layered new album, Unicursal, nearing release May 17th on Profound Lore Records. With 2019’s Paradox, NOCTURNUS founder/Sci-Fi death metal godfather and original MORBID ANGEL co-founder Mike Browning would resurrect Nocturnus lore under its new alteration, NOCTURNUS AD ..read more

Kiko Loureiro is selling his MEGADETH gear via Reverb. Starting now until next Wednesday at 10 AM, fans can get a sneak peek of the equipment up for grabs from ex-MEGADETH guitarist exclusively through The Official Kiko Loureiro Reverb Shop. Known for his time in both the legendary thrash metal band MEGADETH and the power metal band ANGRA, as well as his solo projects, Kiko Loureiro is finally willing to part with a number of pieces of stage-and-studio-played gear – along with personal items like sweatbands, t-shirts, and his Gracie Barra Brazilian jiu-jitsu gi – all of which will be availabl ..read more

Courtney Love recently offered her perspective on Taylor Swift‘s music career, asserting that the current pop sensation’s impact on the industry isn’t significant. Speaking to The Standard, the former lead singer of HOLE expressed her belief that female musicians in the contemporary music scene often fall into clichés, lacking in innovation. She said: “Taylor is not important, and she’s probably the Madonna of now, but she’s not interesting as an artist.” This stands in stark contrast to a statement made back in 2021 when Love posted a photo with Swift, praising the Pennsylvania-born artist a ..read more

Earlier today (Tuesday, April 16), MEGADETH delighted fans in Argentina with an unexpected acoustic performance. The band, featuring guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine, bassist James LoMenzo, guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari, and drummer Dirk Verbeuren, treated fans to a three-song set outside Hotel Madero in Buenos Aires. Watch fan-captured footage of band playing “Trust,” “Angry Again,” and “Symphony Of Destruction” below ..read more

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield has honored Lemmy Kilmister by getting a tattoo featuring the ashes of the late MOTÖRHEAD frontman. Revealed on METALLICA‘s Instagram page on Tuesday night (April 16), Hetfield shared that he chose the Iron Cross and Spade design frequently associated with Lemmy, tattooing it onto the middle finger of his right hand. This gesture ensures that the legendary MOTÖRHEAD rocker “is still able to fly the bird at the world.” “With the steady hand of friend and tattoo artist @coreymillertattoo, this tattoo,” Hetfield wrote ..read more