With heavy hearts, the world mourns the loss of a true icon. Today, we say goodbye to Ozzy Osbourne—rock legend, trailblazer, and beloved husband, father, and friend—who passed away peacefully at the age of 76, surrounded by his family and… Read More ›
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WARDRUNA Announces North American Tour in Support of Acclaimed Album Birna
Following the release of their critically acclaimed new album Birna (listen here), Nordic folk pioneers Wardruna have unveiled the dates for their long-awaited North American tour, bringing their immersive, ritualistic sound to audiences across the continent.
Interview: BARBAROUS Unleashes Initium Mors: Bay Area Death Metal Gets Medieval
Oakland death metal horde BARBAROUS will unleash their debut full-length, Initium Mors, through Creator-Destructor Records on August 1st, delivering a no-frills slab of classic brutality that draws blood from the veins of legends like Dismember, Suffocation, Internal Bleeding, and Morbid… Read More ›
Interview: OUTERGODS Channel Dark Fantasy and Cosmic Horror on New Album Dethroned & Devoured
UK extreme metal collective Outergods unleashed their latest sonic onslaught, Dethroned & Devoured, on June 13, 2025, via Apocalyptic Witchcraft. Fusing blackened death metal with industrial textures, the band’s second full-length delivers a record as suffocating as it is exhilarating—a… Read More ›
KING ULTRAMEGA Launches All-Star Tribute to Chris Cornell with Reimagined “Rusty Cage” to Support MusiCares Mental Health Efforts
A Landmark Collaboration Between Reigning Phoenix Music and MusiCares to Support Mental Health in Music
Interview: PHILOSOPHOBIA’s Andreas Ballnus on The Constant Void, Creative Chemistry, and Sonic Evolution
Progressive metal collective PHILOSOPHOBIA returns with The Constant Void—a heavier, more emotionally charged follow-up to their debut. We caught up with guitarist Andreas Ballnus to dig into the creative process, remote collaboration, and why aliens might want to hear “The… Read More ›
FEAR & FANG Live in Concord – A Night of Punk Legends at Vinnie’s Bar & Grill!
Brace yourself for an unforgettable night of punk fury and hardcore history as the stage is set for a lineup that rips straight through the underground and into the heart of punk culture.
HELL FIRE Ignites DNA Lounge with Thrash Titans Nefarious and Defiance
Prepare for an unforgettable night of blistering riffs, thundering drums, and raw energy as the Bay Area’s own Hell Fire storms the stage at San Francisco’s legendary DNA Lounge. Known for their electrifying blend of classic metal fury and modern… Read More ›
CARSEX: Long Beach’s Dirtiest Secret Isn’t a Rumor — It’s a Band
Sleazy. Primitive. Uncomfortable. Long Beach underground rock band CARSEX sounds exactly like their name implies — and just as good as your dirtbag friend told you they would be.
Interview: AZURE EMOTE’s “Cryptic Aura” and the Art of Controlled Chaos
Experimental death metal outfit Azure Emote has never shied away from pushing boundaries. With their new album Cryptic Aura, the band dives headfirst into a whirlwind of genre-defying chaos, existential unrest, and apocalyptic sonic storytelling. We sat down with Mike… Read More ›
