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Six years before Trevor Rabin was heard on Jason Becker’s 2018 album Triumphant Hearts, the former David Lee Roth guitarist and soundtrack composer – whose live career was cut short in 1989 by Lou Gehrig’s disease – told Prog about his passion for Rabin’s work, in and out of Yes.
My Cacophony bandmate Marty Friedman and I were driving to the studio to record our solo albums. I was 17 years old and had a little portable cassette player, and someone had made Marty a tape of Yes’ 90125 and Big Generator. We hit play, and the opening chords of Rhythm Of Love sounded exactly like the beginning of the first song on my album, Altitudes. I thought we’d stuck in the wrong tape!
We proceeded to go crazy over all Trevor Rabin’s tasteful, kick-ass, creative licks. We loved the songs and his beautiful tone, too. I was an instant fan. Marty and I loved doing weird and unpredictable shit, but we always wanted there to be some kind of melody in there too. So we really appreciated what Trevor did with Yes.
He’s definitely underrated. He has soul, and I love that he’s eclectic but still feels it all in his heart. On my song Electric Prayer For Peace, I borrowed one of his Yes licks for the end of a repeating horn section.
I have always loved it when players like Jeff Beck and Roy Buchanan played soft, sweet melodies with a beautiful, passionate energy and feel. Trevor can do that too – he can make me tear up! We have the soundtrack thing in common. So often, when I’m digging the music in a movie I’ll find out it is him.
I do love Steve Howe too, of course. I remember my friend in high school asked me to learn Roundabout. Damn, that was hard! Howe improved my chops and ears, but as for the tunes and what I prefer to listen to, it’s Trevor.
Unfortunately I haven’t seen him live, but I’d love to meet him! I think [2012 album] Jacaranda is brilliant. I’d have preferred a few more beautiful guitar melodies, but it’s still magnificent. His album Can’t Look Away is great too. I also think Yes’ Talk album is brilliant. Maybe that’s the one I’d recommend.
Wieder einmal hat sich die Welt in Wacken versammelt! Und das zeigt auch unser neues W:O:A 2026-Shirt. Mit diesem Crowd-Shot, aufgenommen vor dem Auftritt von Def Leppard am 30.07.2026, richten wir ein Spotlight auf die Menschen, die das Festival wirklich ausmachen – euch Fans!
Die Vorderseite zeigt die Zuschauermenge vor Faster & Harder. Auf der Rückseite befindet sich das diesjährige Lineup.
Hier geht es zum Unisex-Shirt und hier zum Girlie-Shirt.
Wichtig: Das T-Shirt wird bis einschließlich den 09. August angeboten. Die Produktion der Shirts wird anschließend bis zum 11. August dauern.
Danach werden sie direkt von der Druckerei zu euch gesendet. Eine Mischbestellung aus diesem Shirt und weiteren Artikeln wird daher auf mehrere Sendungen aufgeteilt werden.
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Silvertomb have announced their second album, The Interpretation Of Nightmares, arriving Friday, November 13 worldwide through Steamhammer. It’s the band’s first record since 2019’s Edge Of Existence — a seven-year gap. Silvertomb features former Type O Negative and Danzig members Kenny Hickey on vocals and guitar and Johnny Kelly on drums, alongside Joe James on guitar (ex-Agnostic Front), Hank Hell on bass (Sheer Terror) and Aaron Joos on guitar, keyboards and vocals. The debut single “No Way To Live” is out now, and the album runs eight tracks.
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Silvertomb are back, and they picked their date carefully.
The Interpretation Of Nightmares lands Friday, November 13, 2026, worldwide via Steamhammer. Eight tracks. Atmospheric, dense, unapologetically doom. If you were hoping this band would lighten up in their time away, adjust your expectations now.
It’s the follow-up to 2019’s Edge Of Existence, a debut that got a genuinely warm reception from fans and press — and then went absolutely nowhere, through no fault of the band’s.
Here’s the tracklist:
“Prayer For The Paranoid.” “Brain Matter / No God.” Nobody’s accusing these guys of going soft.
LIVE & LOUD: Stream the World’s Hardest Radio Station 24/7The debut single is “No Way To Live,” and it’s out now.
It’s one of the quicker ones on the record — the band describes it as a counterweight to the slower, more brooding material sitting around it. Lyrically it’s about rejection and pain, which, given who wrote it and what the last few years looked like, tracks.
Leading with the fastest song on a doom record is a smart play. Get people in the door with momentum, then let the weight land once they’re already inside.
This is the real story, and it’s worth sitting with for a second.
Edge Of Existence came out in 2019. Silvertomb had a tour with Monster Magnet on the books. Momentum was real, the reviews were good, and everything was pointing up.
Then the world shut down.
Hickey has been direct about what came after. He says the pandemic and its long aftermath tied their hands for years — and on top of that, in his words: “I had a drinking problem that urgently needed sorting out.” He’s talking about the stretch from 2020 to 2024.
That’s four years of a five-man band frozen in place while their frontman fought something bigger than a scheduling conflict.
No spin on it. He said it plainly, so we’ll report it plainly: he dealt with it, and the band is standing here in 2026 with a record. Anybody who’s watched this scene long enough knows how often that story ends the other way.
For anyone coming to this band cold, the lineup is a New York hardcore and metal all-star team:
Photo above, left to right: Johnny Kelly, Hank Hell, Kenny Hickey, Joe James, Aaron Joos.
That’s Brooklyn gothic doom, Lower East Side hardcore and Sheer Terror’s brand of bad attitude in one room. On paper it shouldn’t cohere. It does.
Short answer: no, and Kelly’s been saying so since the beginning.
Back when the band launched, Kelly explained that Silvertomb grew directly out of Seventh Void — the project he and Hickey ran after Type O — but that the songs took on their own life once the material started coming together. He described it as more layered and textured than Seventh Void, though not to the extreme Type O Negative went to. More rock-oriented than Type O’s crawling, funeral-paced doom.
His honest caveat: with two guys from Type O Negative in the band, of course there’s a family resemblance. You can’t unhear those hands.
The thing that changed everything, by Kelly’s account, was adding a keyboard player. Once Aaron Joos came in, the writing shifted toward atmosphere, and they went back and layered keys into older songs that never had them. That’s when it stopped being a side project and started being a band.
If you want the full Type O context, we’ve got every Type O Negative album ranked worst to best — and yes, we put World Coming Down at number one, and we’ll defend it.
Full disclosure: Silvertomb is not a stranger to this station.
Kenny Hickey and Johnny Kelly have both sat down with us. They came on the Loaded Radio Podcast to talk Life Is Killing Me and the Type O legacy. Hickey confirmed to us exclusively that a Type O Negative live album was in the mixing stage, the band’s first release since Peter Steele’s death in 2010. He told us tribute talks had actually started, and that Josh Silver retiring from his paramedic job could be the thing that unlocks it. And more recently, Kelly and Hickey gave us the update on that live album’s title — and who’s still blocking a reunion.
Both of them also voiced the Type O Tuesday intros that run on the Loaded Radio stream every week. So when we say we’re glad these guys are making records again, that’s not a press-release sentiment.
Seven years is a long time to lose. Good to have them back.
The Interpretation Of Nightmares is out Friday, November 13, 2026 worldwide through Steamhammer.
Kenny Hickey on vocals and guitar, Johnny Kelly on drums, Joe James on guitar, Hank Hell on bass, and Aaron Joos on guitar, keyboards and vocals.
Yes. Kenny Hickey and Johnny Kelly were both in Type O Negative. They also ran Seventh Void together, which Silvertomb grew out of.
“No Way To Live,” out now. It’s a faster track built as a counterpoint to the album’s slower material, with lyrics about rejection and pain.
The pandemic shut down a planned tour with Monster Magnet and stalled the band for years. Kenny Hickey has also said publicly that he had a drinking problem he needed to deal with during the 2020 to 2024 stretch.
Eight: Brain Matter / No God, Ascension, Graves In The Sky, You Know, Prayer For The Paranoid, Distorted, No Way To Live, and When Will You Learn?
Not exactly. Johnny Kelly has described it as more rock-oriented than Type O’s slow, doom-heavy approach, though with two Type O members in the band there’s an unavoidable resemblance. Adding a keyboard player pushed it toward heavier atmosphere and texture.
Seven years, a cancelled tour, and a frontman who had to fight his way back — and Silvertomb still came out the other side with eight tracks of Brooklyn doom. Are you picking this one up on November 13? Let us know in the comments.
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Welcome to this weeks edition of Devil’s Island! Every week we maroon a band or artist on the island and see what they get up to, how they cope with being all alone on a small island in the middle of the ocean. It’s not your average desert island and we’ll see just how each person copes with the extreme conditions.
This week when we arrived at Devil’s Island we find Metasoma sat on the beach. The island is far from their home, so how did they end up here and how did they cope with life on Devil’s Island?
Find out now…
Welcome to The Razors’e Edge and our somewhat lovely, warm desert island. Don’t worry about it’s name I’m sure it’s not as bad as that would suggest.
You’re marooned here on this island, but before you ended up shipwrecked you chose one album that you couldn’t live without. Which album did you each chose and why?
Vlad (vocals): In Flames – Sounds of a Playground Fading. Cool mix of nostalgia and enough energy to kick you in the balls and motivate you.
Misiek (guitars): Death – Leprosy. And why? For a simple reason. Back in those days, when extreme metal was just being born, that was a “complete album”. Great, brutal tracks, but you could also, in a way, call it a very catchy album. Every song had a great chorus; despite being death metal, it was just really enjoyable to listen to.
Artur (guitars): Metallica – The Black Album, 1991.
Bolo (bass): Rainbow – Rising. Unskippable album, amazing production, amazing musicians, proto-heavy metal.
Joe (drums): Slipknot – Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses). “Before I Forget”, “Duality” and “Vermilion” on one album? What more do you need?!
Just behind that palm tree is a shack for each of you to stay in, with enough space for you to put up a poster of one album cover. What album cover do you each choose?
Vlad: Coma – Unplugged Coma Light.
Misiek: Megadeth – Rust in Peace.
Artur: Metallica – Master of Puppets.
Bolo: Rainbow – Rising.
Joe: System of a Down – Toxicity.
There’s also a bar on this here island. But alas each of you only get to choose one drink for the entirety of your stay. What’s your tipple of choice?
Vlad: Beer – SuperStorm. Not ideal for this situation, I admit.
Misiek: Vodka.
Artur: Jack Daniel’s with a slice of lemon and Sprite Zero Sugar.
Bolo: Jack Daniel’s with Sprite.
Joe: Coffee, with milk.
Your suitcases were lost when your ship sank, but you each managed to salvage one item of band merch. What’s the merch and for what band?
Vlad: A cap from Sylosis.
Misiek: A Metallica T-shirt.
Artur: A black Lamb of God “Crow” T-shirt.
Bolo: Rammstein dildos.
Joe: A Forces of Sodomy mug.
You’re sat on the island thinking “I’m stuck here on this island with my bandmates for eternity”… who would you rather have been shipwrecked with?
Vlad: My bandmates, my wife and the rest of my friends. Let’s make it a party, WTF?!
Misiek: My wife!
Bolo: Prime Jane Darling.
Artur: Just me, a guitar, an amplifier, speakers and access to electricity.
Joe: My siblings.
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There’s a walkman in your pocket, on the tape inside is the recording of the one live show that stands out for you. It could be any show, from any band, anywhere in the world. What show is on that walkman?
Vlad: Killswitch Engage – Set This World Ablaze. The one from the DVD they recorded at The Palladium in Worcester in 2005.
Misiek: Judas Priest – Priest… Live!
Artur: Lamb of God’s performance at Bloodstock Festival 2022.
Bolo: Judas Priest – Priest… Live! (1987).
Joe: Architects – Live at Alexandra Palace.
You’re getting desperate, you decide the only course of action is to put a message in a bottle and hope someone finds it. Your message could be to any member of any band, but should be the most suitable for a rescue attempt. Who is it?
Vlad: Randy Blythe. He seems like the guy who gets s*** done.
Misiek: James Hetfield.
Artur: Dave Mustaine. He’s got a pilot’s licence and his own helicopter!
Bolo: Nathan Stanley from Forces of Sodomy. He will cross the ocean to get to me!
Joe: Someone from Slipknot. Hopefully they will all come and have more chance, as there are so many of them.
You’ve been stuck here a while and food supplies are running low. There’s only one thing for it… which fellow band member gets sacrificed to help the others survive?
Vlad: A bit of each. No one gets left behind!
Misiek: I think Artur. Big guy.
Artur: Our beloved bassist’s answer to this question is to sacrifice himself, so to prevent further sacrifices, I choose him as well. Respect for such dedication to the band. We will remember him fondly.
Bolo: Me. I’m the fattest. They will have enough food for months.
Joe: I’m having me some Bolo ribs..
Finally, when the ship sank you each managed to save one person from the wreckage. That person is the one musician that has influenced your career the most, shaped your way of thinking and your outlook on life. Who did you save?
Vlad: Chester Bennington.
Misiek: James Hetfield.
Artur: Steve Vai.
Bolo: Lemmy.
Joe: Chris Adler.
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Nuclear Winter Records proudly announces the release of DECONSEKRATED‘s sophomore album, The Inexorable Transcendence of Death, set for release on October 2, 2026 on LP, CD, and MC formats.
The first single “Under the Rotten Shroud” is now streaming HERE.
Over the past decade, Chile has established itself as one of the world’s premier breeding grounds for uncompromising death metal, and DECONSEKRATED are poised to further strengthen that reputation with an album that fully embraces the darkest corners of the genre. The Inexorable Transcendence of Death is a relentless collection of dense, hostile compositions built on crushing intensity, oppressive atmosphere and an abundance of memorable riffs.
While its roots firmly lie within the classic death metal tradition, the band’s songwriting reaches beyond mere homage, weaving intricate arrangements, unexpected tempo changes and subtle twists into every track. Rather than attempting to reinvent the style, DECONSEKRATED explore its vast creative potential, crafting songs that unfold organically and reveal new layers with each listen.
Powerful, immersive and meticulously constructed, “The Inexorable Transcendence of Death” stands as a bold new statement from one of Chile’s most promising death metal acts.
Track-list:
DECONSEKRATED is an occult death metal band hailing from the cold, rain-soaked south of Chile. Founded in 2020 by guitarist Agorh Skullptor, the project initially began as the vision of three like-minded “black souls” before evolving into a full five-piece lineup. The band’s music explores themes of death, the desecration of Christian dogma, and spiritual transmutation, translating these concepts into a dark and uncompromising sonic identity.
Line-up:
Agorh Skullptor – Guitar and bass
Gül Evokator – Vocals
Padaviast – Guitar
Rigor Mortis – Drums
In 2024, DECONSEKRATED released the EP Ascension in the Altar of Condemned, issued on CD by Iron Blood and Death (Mexico), on vinyl by Futhark Records (Canada), reissued on CD by Alkolik Holocaust Records (Argentina) and released on cassette by Ancient Sounds of Madness Productions (Poland) and Infernal South Productions (Chile).
The band has shared the stage with renowned acts such as Master, Malevolent Creation, and Morta Skuld, while also performing in Argentina and at the now legendary Ossum Total Death Festival in Mexico City. Drawing inspiration from the early masters of death metal, DECONSEKRATED continue to follow a path of darkness, death, and the desecration of humanity.
For fans of: Dead Congregation, Krypts, Grave Miasma, Rotten Tomb
DECONSEKRATED:
https://deconsekrated1.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/deconsekrated_oficial
Nuclear Winter Records:
https://nuclearwinterrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://nuclearwinterrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/martyrdoomproductions/
https://www.instagram.com/nuclearwinterrecords/
This band presents a rendition of the famous song made popular by the late Patrick Swayze as part of the “Dirty Dancing” soundtrack. The first notable aspect of this version is its significantly faster tempo compared to the original. The approach is more rock-oriented, with an intense beat that adds urgency to the performance. The singer’s delivery brings a sense of mystery and night to the song.
This interpretation is generally more rock-infused and intense. It dresses the song in a fresh new outfit. Personally, I found this rendition to be quite enjoyable. It is clear that we are witnessing a band that is skilled at their craft. There is a strong chemistry among the members that enhances the overall experience.
The rhythm section, featuring bass and drums, is tightly locked in. The guitars push forward with energy, supported by pads that expand the auditory landscape. The vocal timbre of the lead singer stands out. He possesses a warm tone combined with an alternative singing style, which is characteristic of the UK music scene.
This rendition breathes new life into the original track. It is a refreshing update that gives listeners a chance to experience the song in a different light. The end of the song features an epic outro complete with a fantastic guitar solo.
The arrangement emphasizes the urgency and intensity already pointed out. The driving force of the instrumentation complements the enigmatic vocals beautifully. The band successfully bridges the gap between nostalgia and a modern rock interpretation.
The energy brought forth by this approach resonates well. Despite being a cover, the song feels original thanks to the band’s distinct stylistic choices. The new arrangement retains the emotional weight of the original while shaking off its sentimental softness.
The upbeat tempo works wonders for a song that many associate with a romantic and sentimental era. Boxing Club turns this classic into a thrilling experience that is perfect for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
There are elements of familiarity that unites the two versions. However, Boxing Club successfully claimed this song as their own. The blend of rock energy with the essence of the original creates a unique listening experience.
Enthusiasts of rock and classic films should definitely check this out. It stands as a brilliant example of how a band can reinterpret music history. This version does not merely exist in the shadows of the original; it shines in its own right.
With a stellar mix of elements, this single is sure to leave a mark. It’s a bold interpretation that will please both old and new fans alike.
Energetic
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The song begins with an intense guitar riff accompanied by powerful, heavy drumming. This opening creates an energetic atmosphere, immersing the listener right from the start. A technical and rapid guitar solo enters, evoking feelings of a runaway train, suggesting movement and urgency. As the initial energy ebbs away, the vocals emerge, showcasing a beautiful quality reminiscent of 1980s hard rock. This combination of sound creates an urge to drive down winding roads, lost in thought.
The way the song develops shows that we are in the presence of a significant artist. Stephen Paul, who is behind this project, not only plays incredible guitar but also composes songs with coherent structures and appropriate developments. The verses are slightly subdued, building tension before unleashing total energy in the chorus. This dynamic contrast keeps the listener engaged, hinting at a thoughtful approach to songwriting.
One cannot overlook the superb solos throughout the track. Particularly impressive is the solo after the three-minute mark, which brilliantly leads into a bridge. During this bridge, the song empties momentarily, creating a tense pause. It serves as a breath before launching into the grand finale, amplifying the emotional stakes.
Lyrically, the song explores the theme of realizing that not every “forever” is truly eternal. This reflection aligns with a personal philosophy of “universal specificity.” The lyrics invite listeners to contemplate relationships and experiences, making for a relatable and engaging narrative.
Instrumentation plays a key role in enriching the track. The heavy guitar riffs set the foundation, while the driving drums elevate the experience to new heights. The overall arrangement reflects a level of sophistication, wherein each element supports the other, creating an atmosphere that is both dynamic and reflective.
With the transition from verses to choruses, the song maintains its momentum. The listener is constantly pulled along, feeling both the intensity of the music and the depth of the narrative. This blend of musical skill with lyrical introspection sets D.D.R. apart in a crowded genre.
Overall, “Never Forever” proves to be a strong addition to D.D.R.’s discography, showcasing their artistic vision and musical capabilities. This is a song that will undoubtedly connect with a wide array of listeners, bringing nostalgia and a fresh perspective on timeless themes.
Intense
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The Black Queen are making their way back to the UK later this year to celebrate a decade of their seminal debut album.
A timeless record that predates so much of what we hear in modern heavy music, it still feels as fresh, fantastical, and fearless all these years later. And choosing to celebrate it and bring it flying into 2026 in this way is to demonstrate to people just how much of what it represents is wrapped up in modern technique and taste.
Vocalist Greg Puciato had this to say about the tour announcement:
“To all our fans in the UK, it’s been a minute, and we’re elated to be back. The UK has always been a special audience for me personally, and for this band. Revisiting our debut album Fever Daydream, with the addition of two new members (two of our best friends Danny Lohner (NIN, APC) and original DEP drummer Chris Pennie), before we release our new album, has brought so much light and life into our band and lives. We can’t wait to see you all in this new chapter of a band that’s so dear to Steve and I.”
And here are the dates:
10 – BRIGHTON Dust
11 – LONDON The Underworld
13 – NOTTINGHAM Bodega
15 – GLASGOW Audio
16 – MANCHESTER YES
17 – BRISTOL Rough Trade
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