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I missed Hellripper’s set at last summer’s Brutal Assault. From what I heard from fellow media members covering the festival, it was one of THE sets to see due to their skyrocketing popularity. They played on the smaller, tucked-away Obscure Stage, and the crowd was packed so tightly that it extended all the way into the open field leading up to th… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

New York’s legendary punk club CBGB will once again be revived for a special festival, with The Sex Pistols & Frank Carter, Militarie Gun, Violet Grohl & more set to perform.

Taking place on September 26 at Brooklyn Under The K Bridge, the event will headlined by Morrissey, Patti Smith and Interpol.

Bikini Kill, Bad Nerves, High Vis, Buzzcocks and Mannequin Pussy are among the other names on the lineup.

Take a look at the official poster below:

Pre-sale starts Thursday, April 23 at 10AM ET. Register and get further info here.

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Today, ancient blackened death metallers Archaic Oathstream the entirety of their highly anticipated debut album, Determined to Death and Beyond, in advance of its release. Set for international release on April 24th via AOP Records, hear Archaic Oath‘s Determined to Death and Beyond in its entirety HERE at AOP Records‘ official YouTube channel. From a fleeting communion in 2005, Lykormas and Arneriach soon felt the ancient pull […]

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Denver power metal storytellers SIEGE PERILOUS have dropped their debut concept record Becoming The Dragon, released on March 27 via Crunchtronic Records. The record features guest performances from two major voices in modern power metal, Fabio Lione (Rhapsody, Angra) on As the Dragon Falls, and Kristin Starkey (Twilight Force, Temperance) on the power ballad Echoes […]

Finnish symphonic metal band Amberian Dawn share a second enchantment from their new era. ‘The Vision of Dreaming‘ is another charming glimpse into the upcoming album, Temptation’s Gates, releases June 26th, 2026 via Napalm Records, which is the band’s first with singer Nicole Willerton. The song’s poignant riff spirals right into long-term memory and first […]

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Watch “Swallow” HERE: https://youtu.be/PSyZx01ATfE

OFFICER LUCIFER‘s transmission continues with the new single and video, “Swallow“. The track presents an uncompromising criticism of manufactured misinformation that is designed to confuse and disorientate perceptions of reality. “Swallow” follows the release of “Far From Right” featuring Page Hamilton of HELMET.

Guitarist David Coloma comments:
“‘Swallow’ is a direct confrontation with blind obedience. A track about submission, manipulation, and the systems that thrive when people stop thinking for themselves.”

OFFICER LUCIFER‘s sound is rooted in raw aggression born from a fusion of genres including metal, punk, grunge, and Latin rhythms. “Swallow” unleashes an anguished-fueled attack of gritty distortion, driving rhythms, and melodic vocal melodies performed by Yves Myr. The song exists within OFFICER LUCIFER‘s narrative world where engineered hybrids rise up against their human creators, mirroring real-world cycles of control, corruption, and resistance.

The lyrics for “Swallow” expose a cycle of bombardment; the continuous exposure to lies, biased perspectives and fear mongering. The song confronts the unquestioned consumption and ingestion of these fabrications that leads to a perspective of existence and selfhood that is an illusion. 

Watch “Swallow” HERE: https://youtu.be/PSyZx01ATfE

Drums and bass for “Swallow” were performed by Andrés Benavides and Pancho Tomaselli and recorded by Daniel Pasquel at La Increible Sociedad – Quito, Ecuador. The track was mixed by Jesse Gander at Rain City Recorders and mastered by Jamie King. 

About OFFICER LUCIFER:

OFFICER LUCIFER is a conceptual heavy music project built on confrontation, storytelling, and sonic collision. Drawing from metal, punk, grunge, and Latin rhythmic traditions, the project creates an aggressive and immersive sound that refuses genre boundaries.

Each release exists within a dystopian narrative framework where engineered half-animal, half-machine beings turn against their human creators, reflecting themes of control, resistance, and collapse in the modern world.

The project first revealed its universe with the debut single “Uncivil War”, establishing a raw and cinematic atmosphere where chaos is not background noise but the driving force. The music is designed to feel physical and urgent, pairing crushing instrumentation with a sense of narrative tension and unrest.

OFFICER LUCIFER operates as a collective rather than a traditional band. The core creative vision is shaped by Pancho Tomaselli, David Coloma, and Andrés Benavides, musicians whose international careers span diverse projects, scenes, and stages.

Their combined experience fuels a foundation that is both disciplined and volatile. As the project evolves, additional collaborators are brought in to expand the sound, introducing new textures, voices, and perspectives without diluting the central vision.

Beyond the music, OFFICER LUCIFER functions as a fully realized world. Band members are portrayed as hybrid soldiers assigned distinct military-style ranks, reinforcing a shared identity rooted in rebellion, unity, and defiance. The result is not just a collection of songs, but a living mythos designed to confront listeners and challenge complacency.

Connect with OFFICER LUCIFER:

• Official Website: https://officerlucifer.com/
• Bandcamp: https://officerlucifer.bandcamp.com/
• E-Shop: https://officerlucifer.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579227425143
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officer.lucifer
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficerLuciferBand
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/70NIdFwxdXrie6rQA3a4wt
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officer.lucifer

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Mexican death metal force NECROCCULTUS have made their upcoming full-length album “The Afterdeath Blackness” available for exclusive streaming in advance via Death Metal Promotion, offering listeners a complete immersion into their latest work ahead of its official release. Set to be unleashed on April 24th, 2026 through Terror From Hell Records, the album stands as a powerful reaffirmation of the band’s unwavering dedication […]

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Influential Los Angeles trio Failure have released their latest single ‘The Rising Skyline’, and it features none other than Paramore‘s Hayley Williams.

The latest track released from the band’s upcoming album ‘Location Lost’ – which arrives this Friday (April 24) – the largely acoustic track is a heart-wrenching break-up song.

Over the years, Hayley has made no secret of her love for Failure, even featuring in the band’s recent Hulu/Disney+ documentary ‘Every Time You Lose Your Mind’.

The vocalist has previously shared that the band’s 1996 album ‘Fantastic Planet’ was one of the reasons she wanted to start a band, and a cover of ‘Stuck On You’ was also released as an early Paramore b-side back in 2006.

The band’s frontman Ken Andrews, was also responsible for mixing Paramore’s 2013 self-titled album.

Speaking on working with Hayley, he has said:

“Failure doesn’t do a lot of collaborations, but my friendship with Hayley, and her long standing support of the band, turned this song into a very satisfying duet. It’s probably the most delicate song we’ve ever done and her vocal approach really brought that out.”

Take a listen below:

With a new album arriving very soon, Failure have announced a further run of North American shows taking place later this year, following their largely sold-out spring dates.

Take a look at the band’s full list of upcoming shows below:

APRIL

21: LOS ANGELES, CA Zebulon (Album Release Show) – SOLD OUT
25: LAS VEGAS Sick New World Festival

MAY

2: CHICAGO, IL SPACE ECHO @ Radius
3: CLEVELAND, OH Grog Shop – SOLD OUT
5: NASHVILLE, TN Basement East – SOLD OUT
6: ATLANTA, GA Masquerade – Hell
8: DAYTONA BEACH, FL Welcome To Rockville Festival
9: ASHEVILLE, NC Eulogy – SOLD OUT
10: CARRBORO, NC Cat’s Cradle
12: NEW YORK, NY Le Poisson Rouge – SOLD OUT
13: CAMBRIDGE, MA Sinclair – SOLD OUT
14: HAMDEN, CT Space – SOLD OUT
15: WASHINGTON, DC Union Stage
16: HARRISBURG, PA Arrow at Archer Music Hall
17: PHILADELPHIA, PA Underground Arts
19: DETROIT, MI Shelter – SOLD OUT
20: TORONTO, ON Opera House

SEPTEMBER

30: SAN FRANCISCO / BERKELEY, CA The Chapel

OCTOBER

2: VANCOUVER, BC Rickshaw Theatre
3: SEATTLE, WA Showbox
4: PORTLAND, OR Revolution Hall
7: MINNEAPOLIS, MN Fine Line
8: OMAHA, NE Waiting Room
9: MILWAUKEE, WI The Rave II
11: COLUMBUS, OH A&R Bar
13: BROOKLYN, NY Warsaw
14: PROVIDENCE, RI The Met
16: BUFFALO, NY Town Ballroom
17: LOUISVILLE, KY Headliners
18: GRAND RAPIDS, MI The Pyramid Scheme
20: INDIANAPOLIS, IN Vogue
21: ST. LOUIS, MO Delmar Hall

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Slayer has officially confirmed two massive U.S. headlining dates for late 2026 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their genre-defining masterpiece, Reign in Blood. The thrash legends will perform the 1986 album in its entirety, marking their first appearance in Los Angeles in seven years.

Where can you see Slayer perform Reign in Blood in full?

While Slayer has remained active on the festival circuit throughout 2025 and 2026—including a massive appearance scheduled for Sick New World Texas—these two headlining dates are the only U.S. stops where fans will witness the full Reign in Blood tracklist performed chronologically.

• September 04: Shakopee, MN @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater (Support: Down, Suicidal Tendencies, Hatebreed)
• November 13: Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum (Support: Cannibal Corpse, Cavalera, Crowbar)

The Inglewood show is a monumental homecoming, representing the band’s first performance in the Los Angeles area since their high-profile “final” tour concluded at the same venue in 2019.

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How do you get tickets for the Slayer anniversary shows?

Fans looking to beat the inevitable sell-out can access a special presale starting Thursday, April 23, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

General ticket sales will open the following day, Friday, April 24, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Given the scarcity of these headline dates compared to their festival slots at Rocklahoma or Louder Than Life, demand is expected to be extreme.

Get your 2026 Slayer tickets at this location.

Who is in the current Slayer lineup for 2026?

The 2026 anniversary shows feature the same powerhouse unit that has anchored the band’s recent run of “reunion” dates: Tom Araya (bass/vocals), Kerry King (guitar), Gary Holt (guitar), and Paul Bostaph (drums).

Despite the constant fan speculation regarding original drummer Dave Lombardo—who famously called the album “a masterpiece that will stand the test of time”—the Bostaph-led lineup remains the solidified core of the band’s modern era.

Why does Reign in Blood still matter 40 years later?

Released on October 7, 1986, via Def Jam Recordings, Reign in Blood was a cultural firebomb. It was the band’s first collaboration with producer Rick Rubin, who stripped away the reverb to capture Slayer in what Kerry King calls “its pure ferocity.”

The record was famously delayed due to its graphic cover art and the controversial themes of the opening track, “Angel of Death.” The late Jeff Hanneman consistently defended the song as a historical documentary rather than an endorsement.

“It’s a documentary; grow up, people,” Hanneman once said. “There’s no ‘Heil Hitler’ or ‘white people rule,’ it’s a documentary.”

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Loaded Radio Insight: Is the Slayer reunion worth the hype?

Look, we’ve seen plenty of “final” tours turn into revolving-door reunions, but Slayer playing Reign in Blood at the Forum is a bucket-list event for a reason. In an era where thrash is often over-produced, this 28-minute sonic assault remains the gold standard. If you missed their massive UK appearances or the Hersheypark Stadium show, these headlining dates are the only way to catch a full-length, non-festival set from the kings of thrash.

For more updates on the tour and to hear us break down the full 2026 setlist, tune in to the Loaded Radio Daily Podcast or listen to our 24/7 stream at LoadedRadio.com.

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