Convicted pedophile and former Lostprophets lead singer Ian Watkins was killed in a stabbing at a British prison earlier this morning.
In 2013, Watkins was sentenced to 29 years in prison for horrific sexual misconduct against victims as young as one year old. Watkins was previously assaulted and held hostage in 2023.
It’s been four years since the release of Rob Zombie’s last album, The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy. In that time both long-time members John 5 and Piggy D have left the band to pursue other opportunities – the former joining Motley Crue, the latter Marilyn Manson. For long-time fans, they will be pleased to know these vacancies have been filled with original members Mike Riggs and Rob “Blasko” Nicholson on guitar and bass, respectively. Now, the band has announced a full-length album, titled The Great Satan, penned for release 27th February. Accompanying the announcement is their first single off the record, titled “Punks and Demons”, which brings Zombie's sound back to his roots.
You can listen to the single below:
"The Great Satan" track listing:
01. F.T.W. 84
02. Tarantula
03. (I'm a ...more
German post/black metal outfit Hæresis, is streaming its first full-length album at the official Bandcamp location of compatriot label Vendetta Records.
Titled Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum, the long player was officially published today (October 10).
You can listen to the entire release, right below:
https://vendetta-records.bandcamp.com/album/si-vis-pacem-para-bellum
British doom/death long runners My Dying Bride have parted ways with original member Aaron Stainthorpe.
The band issued the following statement through social media:
My Dying Bride have decided to part ways with vocalist Aaron Stainthorpe.
Please understand that this decision does not come lightly, hence our initial and painful silence while we gathered our thoughts and carefully considered our response to the disengaged, eerily abandoned state we suddenly found ourselves in.
Our collective decision to move forward without him is not something we thought we would ever be forced to say, but to ensure a continued legacy for what we hold dear to our hearts, we simply have to move past this. Whilst change can be difficult, we are doing our best to bring this new chapter forward with powerful positivity.
My Dying Bride are not on hiatus, we were never on hiatus. However, we do genuinely wish Aaron all the luck in th ...more
American thrash metalcore group Trivium has officially announced that they have parted ways (again) with their longtime drummer, Alex Bent. Bent first joined the band back in 2016, with his first appearance being 2017s The Sin and the Sentence. This news comes in as Trivium are preparing to tour later this month, with Greyson Nekrutman from Sepultura covering as a touring drummer.
Bent released a statement on social media:
I am beyond grateful for the incredible past 9 years with Trivium—filled with unforgettable moments, music, and friendships that I’ll always carry with me. I’m so proud of every record and tour we created together, and I know Trivium will continue to dominate the world; they’ll always have my support.
While this chapter has come to a close, this is by no means the end of my path as a musician. I’m excited for this new chapter, and I look forward to continuing to create, perform, and share music in new ways. Thank you ...more
London based Melodic Hardcore band Death of Youth have released a new single entitled “Fix Your Heart or Die”. Their first release since their 2020 EP Suburban Dystopia, the single is said the issue of transgender rights and how governments demonise the transgender community to create a scapegoat to distract from their own failings.
"Fix Your Heart or Die" is out now on most streaming platforms, and the video is currently streaming on YouTube.
Pop-Punk band New Found Glory announced their newest album Listen Up! due out February 20, 2026.
The first two singles are already out titled "100%" and "Laugh It Off"
Tracklist :
1. Boom Roasted
2. 100%
3. Laugh It Off
4. A Love Song
5. Beer and Blood Stains
6. Medicine
7. Treat Yourself
8. Dream Born Again
9. You Got This
10. Frankenstein’s Monster
Produced by longtime collaborator Josh Wilbur, "Sepsis" is a slow-burn slab of sludge-tinged heaviness, with Randy Blythe digging into guttural lows and the band leaning into tension over speed. Lyrically and contextually, it's a love letter to Lamb of God's roots and a tribute to the underground Richmond bands (Breadwinner, Sliang Laos, Ladyfinger) that shaped them in their basement days. This is the band's newest offering since 2022's Omens.
Post-metal band Fog Warning have released a single and video ahead of their debut album Perils Below, set to drop October 3. The project revolves around maritime and horror themes, including lead single "Cachalot" that begins the story of a sailor's death at sea and his journey through hell.
The Swiss-American collaboration swirls between genres over its 48-minute run time, from crushing death-doom sequences to ominous seascapes featuring eerie interplay between the band's two vocalists. Watch the video for "Cachalot" here and pre-order the album through label Miracles From the Gutter.
AFI have released a third and final single, "Ash Speck in a Green Eye", about a week before their next album finally releases.
Hear the single and watch the official visualizer below:
Cult alt-rock/shoegaze quartet Hum have announced their first activity since their 2020 comeback album Inlet and death of drummer Bryan St Pere in 2021.
Though the band have stated they have no current plans beyond this run of dates at Slide Away Festival, which also boasts the return of Chapterhouse among its lineup, they have also announced that Jason Gerken, who was briefly a member at the beginning of their reunion in 2015, has returned to the fold behind the kit.
Ends in Tragedy, an Australian band known for their old-school metalcore sound, have dropped their new single, "Beauty of Death". The 'revivalcore' track channels early 2000s metalcore with raw emotion, heavy riffs, beautiful ambient breaks, and crushing breakdowns.
St. Louis based rock band Foxing have announced that they'll be going on indefinite hiatus after 2 back to back nights in Chicago and St. Louis in December. The full statement can be found below.
The band released their 5th self-titled studio album last year, and just finished a major US tour with Coheed and Cambria and Taking Back Sunday.
Tour dates:
12/03 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall w/ Pool Kids
12/04 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall w/ Pool Kids
12/05 - St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall w/ Greet Death, A Hundred Lives
12/06 - St. Louis, MO @ The Pagent w/ Greet Death, Lobby Boxer
Just seven months after their release of Dethmask Pt. 3 EP and fifteen months after their LP Starfire, deathcore duo Darko (US) drops 'Congratulations' with a video from CaliberTV.
Irish Hip-Hop trio Kneecap have been barred from entering Canada ahead of planned concerts in Toronto and Vancouver.
The federal government cites their "open endorsement of terrorist organizations" which may refer to a November 2024 incident where a group member allegedly waved a Hezbollah flag on stage.
The band have drawn support and ire from across the political spectrum for their staunch support of the Palestinian people and opposition to Israel.
Louisville, KY's Greyhaven have dropped the final single 'Where The Light Leaves Us' off their upcoming record 'Keep It Quiet' which will be released October 10th through Solid State Records.
Australian's Thornhill have released a standalone single “Mercia" as they kick off their U.S. support run for Sleep Token’s Even in Arcadia tour.
"Frontman Jacob Charlton describes “Mercia” as a deeply emotional track about “loving someone lost in their own abyss.” He says it explores the ache of pouring out warmth, devotion, even the hope of carrying someone’s pain—only to be met with silence and defenses, by “vaults” and “ice.” It’s a song about how struggles that resist healing leave you altered, hardened, haunted, and ultimately unable to offer mercy."
After a 15-year hiatus, experimental mathcore outfit Duck Duck Goose have made their long-awaited return with a brand new EP titled Love Will Set You Free.
To accompany the surprise release, the band also dropped a music video for "Disco Pigs".
British post-hardcore ensemble As Everything Unfolds have unveiled a new single "POINT OF VIEW" following their previous song "SET IN FLOW". These are the band's first works under Century Media Records as well as without their late drummer Jamie Gowers. Louis Doran, a touring member, provided drums on the new tracks. No news about a potential new album for now.
The band's vocalist, Charlie Rolfe, on the new song:
You give everything you have, your whole being, your whole life, to help someone but it’s never enough if they don’t want to help themselves. I really struggled to understand how someone close to me couldn’t see my point of view in the awful situation we were in. They were angry when I helped, they were angry when I gave them space, they were angry when I stayed, they were angry when I left. It destroyed my confidence and my self-worth having to live in an environment where nothing I ever did was good enough. It hurts deeply to w ...more
In a recent social media post, At The Gates vocalist Tomas Lindberg has officially passed away. Back in March, Lindberg revealed that he was diagnosed with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, an aggressive form of mouth cancer. Later in May, a "medical setback" forced Lindberg to be placed in long-term care.
The band was in the middle of recording their upcoming 8th studio album, though Lindberg's vocals were finished the day before his surgery. While the album is expected to drop eventually, the future of the band's fate is now uncertain.
Japanese post-hardcore band bacho has announced a new album, and released two singles along with accompanying music videos. They can be found below:
The full album, "Boy Meets Music", will be released on on streaming services on October 31st, 2025. Despite having been a band for over 20 years, bacho rarely releases full albums and Boy Meets Music will be their second LP. It is an exciting moment!
German post-hardcore trio Future Palace dropped a new single titled "Cyclone". This marks the band's first release under Century Media Records as well as since their crushing 2024 album Distortion. Additionally, this month they're embarking on their first North American tour supported by Hawk and Half Me. There's no information about a possible new album.
Tour dates:
Sep 25 - US, Baltimore, Metro Gallery
Sep 26 - US, Pittsburgh, Preserving Underground
Sep 27 - US, Chicago, The WC Social Club
Sep 28 - US, Detroit, Pike Room at the Crofoot
Sep 30 - CA, Toronto, Lee's Palace
Oct 1 - CA, Montréal, Les Foufounes Electriques
Oct 2 - US, Worcester, The Palladium
Oct 3 - US, Philadelphia, MilkBoy
Oct 4 - US, Brooklyn, The Meadows
