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The book will detail the thrash singer/guitarist’s life after being diagnosed with a squamous cell carcinoma at the back of his tongue in 2019

Ziemba, aka René Kladzyk, put out her albums True Romantic and Unsubtle Magic back in 2020 and 2021 respectively, and we haven’t heard a peep from her since. In the interim, she moved from El Paso to Los Angeles, and she kept working on music. “The Perfect Rose,” Ziemba’s first new song in five years,…

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Bostonian stoner metal band Gozu have a new album coming out this May dubbed Gozu VI and to mark that announcement, they released that album’s lead single “Banacek”.

Slated for release on May 15 via Blacklight Media/Metal Blade Records, Gozu VI features eight new tracks that ddddwere produced and mixed by Benny Grotto, of Boston’s Mad Oak Studio. Gozu vocalist/guitarist Marc Gaffney said this new album’s a pretty raw and personal one, given what he was going through while writing:

“We wanted something that really moved and hit a nerve. I was pretty roughed up emotionally while writing. I played guitar more in the past two years than ever before. I would work, go to the gym, come home, eat and then play guitar until I went to bed.”

With the band being known for melding “intense, fuzzy ’70s-inspired riffs, rich, catchy, grunge-esque vocal melodies, and a touch of old-school stoner psychedelia” for their sound, fans should expect to hear more of that on this upcoming record. Case and point is the single they dropped today, “Banacek”.

Speaking of the new single, Gaffney said the band took some liberties with their approach on it and opted to adopt an iconic heavy metal band’s style.

“Iron Maiden is a huge favorite for all of us and we wanted a tune with that Steve Harris gallop. Jellyfish has always been a band that has crippled me with their amazing vocal harmonies so intrinsically that’s how the vocals arrived!”

Gozu VI will be released on May 15 via Blacklight Media/Metal Blade Records, but you can preorder your copy today.

Gozu VI Track Listing:
1. Corinthian Leatherface
2. Midnight Express
3. Killer Khan
4. Corner Lariot
5. Banacek!
6. They Did Know Karate
7. Gimme The Lute
8. Corvette Summer

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After Rush finally broke with 2112, they tended to refine and progress with each new album. When it came to the 1980s, that process had to conform to a more streamlined, user-friendly result. Rush accepted the challenge, embraced the technology, and trimmed down the epics to bite-sized songs that the record-buying, MTV-viewing public could relate to. Strangely enough, the Ayn Rand-inspired lyrics were a direct reflection of the “Me” generation that dominated the mindset of the late 70s and 80s. Once synths worked their way onto Signals and its lead-off single “Subdivisions,” Rush seemed to be moving in the right direction. For them, however, more changes were necessary with their 1984 follow-up, Grace Under Pressure. And that started with replacing long-time producer Terry Brown with someone with a fresh perspective. Forty years later, Grace Under Pressure: Super Deluxe Edition not only features a new remaster and multi-channel remix, but also a new stereo remix by Terry Brown from the original studio album’s analog multitracks co-produced by Rush with Peter Henderson.

The eight songs that fill Grace Under Pressure sort of pick up from where Signals left off by incorporating many of high-tech apparatuses of the day like fancy dialup synths and electronic drums. In an effort to appease record company brass and hit parade impresarios, the object for Rush in 1984 was to come off as a sleek, modern-age band built for MTV comfort without alienating their more guitar-oriented fanbase of the 70s and early 80s. Grace Under Pressure achieves a balance, letting Alex Lifeson’s guitar operate front and center, without overextending its place in the mix. So you can listen to simple chord patterns frame songs like “Distant Early Warning” and “Red Sector A,” while low-flying keys follow along and fill in the gaps. Any short-run leads Lifeson plays are structured for purpose, not for showboat pyrotechnics. By the time you get to the reggae jump of “The Enemy Within” or the deep-seated groove of “Kid Gloves,” it’s as if the band is distancing themselves from their prog rock roots. On an album where none of the eight songs exceed six minutes, each and every track packs an economical punch without tedium excess. By the time you reach “Between The Wheels,” the guitar and keyboards intersect, without any intention of drifting apart.

The Terry Brown remix seems to bring out a little more warmth of the original stereo mix. Without hearing them proper, the jury is still out on Richard Chycki’s 48kHz/24-bit Dolby Atmos and 96kHz/24-bit Dolby TrueHD 5.1 mixes. His surround mixes of other Rush titles haven’t been well received. Steven Wilson’s take on A Farewell To Kings is really the only Rush 5.1 mix audiophiles seem to care about. Too bad it’s only available in the out-of-print box set currently fetching hundreds of duckets on the resale front. Thankfully, the included Blu-ray and the third and fourth CDs on Grace Under Pressure: Super Deluxe Edition include the complete show Rush performed on September 21, 1984, at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, also newly mixed. The video — originally issued on VHS and Betamax as Grace Under Pressure Tour in 1986, two years later on Laserdisc, then reissued in 2006 on DVD as Grace Under Pressure 1984 — has now been retitled Grace Under Pressure Tour: Live in Toronto 1984. Newly edited, mixed and visually remastered in HD concert video, this is the 20-song live set finding the band totally in sync at every turn and easily at the peak of their powers. Watching Geddy Lee sing, play bass and keyboards in one song is a marvel to behold. And seeing the band lock in on “YYZ” into “2112: The Temples Of Syrinx” is all the proof you need that Rush, even as streamlined as they were in the 80s, always kept their musicianship at the highest level.

Available in multiple configurations — five LPs or four CDs, the Blu-ray, the Dolby Atmos Digital Edition, and Grace Under Pressure Tour: Live in Toronto 1984 free to view on YouTube — Grace Under Pressure: Super Deluxe Edition also includes new liner notes by Geddy Lee, as well as new illustrations by original album designer Hugh Syme for the box set  cover and each of the album’s eight songs. Altogether, we’re looking at another teaser to wrap your ears and eyes around before Lee and Lifeson return for the Fifty Something tour to celebrate Rush’s music, legacy, and the life of late drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. Fans will expect to hear their favorites from Hemispheres, Moving Pictures and Signals. With 19 albums, they have plenty to choose from. That being said, there’s little doubt a song or two from Grace Under Pressure will find its way to the setlist.

~ Shawn Perry

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The band feature members of Internal Bleeding, Year Of The Knife & more.

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AntiMozdeBeast Unleashes “Blemish of Nature” – A Relentless Journey Through Industrial and Black Metal
Queens, NY – June 5, 2026 – Emerging from the shadows of personal struggle and societal critique, AntiMozdeBeast , the solo project of Gabriel Palacio, announces the release of Blemish of Nature , a bold fusion of industrial and black metal that challenges the listener both sonically and intellectually.
Born in Queens, New York in 1985, Gabriel Palacio has faced a lifetime of adversity, from congenital heart disease requiring multiple open-heart surgeries to personal loss and the strict confines of an extremely religious upbringing. These experiences have forged a singular artistic vision, culminating in AntiMozdeBeast, founded in 2019, as a platform to confront the corruption of religion, politics, and society while inspiring introspection and awakening.
All aspects of Blemish of Nature —writing, performing, recording, producing, and mastering—are handled by Gabriel himself, resulting in an uncompromising, immersive soundscape. The album blends the industrial weight of Dawn of Ashes with the atmospheric darkness of Blut Aus Nord and the raw, epic melodies reminiscent of Windir , delivering a journey into the known and unseen.
“This album is a new journey into the retrospective universe that is known and unseen,” says Gabriel Palacio. “It’s my expression of confronting the unseen forces that shape our lives and challenging the mind to question everything.”
Blemish of Nature is a self-released statement of defiance and artistic purity, set to arrive worldwide on June 5, 2026.
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Black Veil Brides is back with a new record called Vindicate due out on May 8 via Spinefarm, and the title track streaming right now.

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Gus G. is gearing up to drop his fifth solo record, Steel Burner, on 04/24 via Metal Department Records. The Greek guitar maestro has today unveiled the official video for “Nothing Can Break Me,” a collaboration with heavy metal royalty Doro Pesch that’s been a long time coming for both artists.

The track is exactly what it sounds like: a full-throttle metal anthem built around perseverance, powered by Doro‘s unmistakable voice and Gus‘s signature blend of precision and fire.

Doro didn’t hold back on her enthusiasm for the pairing. “It was awesome to work with Gus,” she said. “We’ve been friends for a long time. He’s such an amazing guitar player. We always planned to do something together, and now it has finally happened. I’m totally excited about the song.”

Gus was equally effusive. “Doro is an icon, the metal queen. Everybody knows that. Having the opportunity to collaborate with her on a track is something I have long wished for. ‘Nothing Can Break Me’ is a powerful metal anthem about perseverance. I’m really proud of this one.”

Steel Burner arrives five years after Gus G.‘s last solo outing and marks a deliberate return to his own vision after years of relentless post-pandemic touring. The album walks the line between pure instrumental showcase and vocal-driven collaboration — and the guest list is stacked. Matt Barlow (of Iced Earth and Ashes of Ares) appears on “Dancing With Death,” tackling addiction through an epic metal lens. Dino Jelusick (Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra) lends his voice to “No One Has to Know,” a hard rock dig at social media artifice. And Ronnie Romero (Rainbow, Vandenberg, Michael Schenker Group) — whose relationship with Gus was forged on a recent joint world tour — contributes to two tracks.

Gus framed the album’s direction in his own words: “This is my first solo album release in five years. As I’ve been pretty busy in the post-pandemic world with heavy touring, I always had the idea to put out another solo album at some point. This time around, I felt I wanted the best of both worlds — being able to explore guitar instrumental music, but also collaborate with singers I love and am a fan of.”

The album’s title, fittingly, traces back to an industrial machine used to shape metal. That commission became the album’s cornerstone and ultimately its name.

Production duties were handled by Dennis Ward (Helloween, Pink Cream 69), delivering a clean, punchy result that does justice to both the instrumental depth and the vocal performances across the record.

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In The Variant Confronts the Battle Between Security and Passion on New Single “Anything You Want”
Modern alternative metal outfit In The Variant returns with a powerful new single, “Anything You Want,” a visceral exploration of the internal conflict between safety and chasing the life you truly desire.
Blending emotionally charged storytelling with cinematic instrumentation, the track captures the tension between comfort and risk, illustrating the struggle to break free from stability and embrace what genuinely fulfills us. It’s about running from your dreams, only to realize that true happiness inevitably calls us back to the path we’re meant to follow.
“ Anything You Want ” showcases the band’s signature balance of melodic hooks and heavy guitar work, appealing to fans of Bad Omens, Bring Me The Horizon, and I Prevail. The single highlights In The Variant’s mastery of modern alternative metal, combining heart-pounding riffs, soaring vocals, and dynamic rhythms into a cinematic listening experience.
In The Variant Line-up:
Monica Rivas — Vocals
Josh Goldstein — Guitar
Jason Deliganis — Drums
Angela Blasi — Bass Guitar
Production Credits:
Songwriters: Monica Rivas, Josh Goldstein, Jason Deliganis, Angela Blasi
Mixing Engineer: Van VerHoeven
Mastering Engineer: Miro Kiiski
Label: DI Records
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