Richmond, Virginia’s Iron Reagan returns with their original lineup for the thrashing new EP, Demonetization. 6 blistering tracks clocking in at just 10 minutes are available for listening via Bandcamp player below.
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If These Trees Could Talk – Drop ‘Sea Of Glass’ Single
One month prior the release of their first studio record in 10 years The Hidden Hand, post-rock masters If These Trees Could Talk are premiering the latest new single called “Sea Of Glass”.
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THE EU’S ARSE Cover KILLING JOKE Track ‘Europe’
Italian hardcore punk band The EU’s Arse have released a new video for their cover of Killing Joke’s Europe, featuring Napalm Death vocalist Mark “Barney” Greenway. The track arrives ahead of the band’s upcoming full-length album, scheduled for release later this year through Black Water Records and Fight For Your Mind Rec. Originally written by […] -
Complete List Of The Used Songs From A to Z
The Used found its voice in Orem, Utah, where Bert McCracken, Jeph Howard, Quinn Allman, and Branden Steineckert came together in 2000. The group’s early days were far from glamorous. The musicians struggled with poverty, homelessness, and substance abuse while trying to establish themselves. After McCracken joined the lineup and contributed lyrics to what became “Maybe Memories,” the chemistry was immediate. The band recorded demos in Steineckert’s bedroom and eventually caught the attention of Goldfinger frontman John Feldmann, who helped introduce them to the music industry. Their rapid ascent led to a deal with Reprise Records in early 2002, only
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“I go onstage ready to fight”: What Dragonforce’s Alissa White-Gluz has learned during her time on metal’s frontlines
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Arckanum – Reactivated, New Music In The Making
Arckanum are back and stronger then ever before. Driven by Thursian Power, Shamaatae has just finished the recordings of the upcoming long player Beswærilsin, which will be released this October through Darkness Shall Rise Productions. To shorten the wait, a special pre-release EP Motestandarin will be released later this month, featuring two tracks from the upcoming album.
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Uprising Festival relocates to KK’s Steel Mill for landmark tenth edition: Uprising X
Independent heavy and alternative music gathering Uprising Festival has officially announced its return for a landmark tenth edition. Rebranded as Uprising X, the two-day event is scheduled to take place on 9th–10th April 2027. The announcement brings a monumental structural shift for the independent staple, which is permanently relocating from its historical roots in Leicester … Continue reading Uprising Festival relocates to KK’s Steel Mill for landmark tenth edition: Uprising X -
Goddess – Ritual of the Cloven Hoof Review
For the second time this month, I seem to have selected a band for review that was born from the ashes of another. Goddess, a stoner doom collective from Stockholm, Sweden, was formerly known as Goatess. Purgatory Under New Management and Blood and Wine were both warmly received by Saunders in 2016 and 2019, respectively. Following the departure of founding guitarist Niklas Jones afterwards, the remaining members decided to rebrand as Goddess. Does the debut Ritual of the Cloven Hoof herald a divine ascension for these horned disciples?By and large, Goddess doesn’t sound all that different from Goatess. The core songwriting pillars are still the lumbering, looping grooves of Electric Wizard and the swaggering, bluesy stoner riffs of Sleep. Karl-Martin Bruhe, who was also the vocalist on Blood and Wine, has a gravelly, smoky edge to his voice that adds a good amount of pep. He reminds me a bit of Aganoor’s Dan Ghostrider, albeit in a less grungy, more chilled-out environment. These building blocks, which form the backbone of Ritual of the Cloven Hoof, may seem simple on the surface, but they are arranged in different combinations to produce an impressive variety of power levels as the record unfolds.
Goddess is at their best when they play at either extreme of this spectrum of intensity. My favorite moment in “Inquisition” occurs midway through when they take a break from the traditional licks and grooves, switching to hypnotic tom rhythms which combine perfectly with the psyched-out guitars. This style is also used to great effect in the intro of “To Be King,” which gradually ramps up and culminates with some unexpectedly vicious growls and snarls in the final verse. Ritual of the Cloven Hoof would have benefitted from more of this aggression, which is otherwise absent outside of a brief moment towards the end of “Blood Fever.” Drummer Kenta Karlblom is perhaps the most important influence, making the ebb and flow feel natural, with subtle yet satisfying fills and transitions.
As I spent more time with Ritual of the Cloven Hoof, I noticed an inverse relationship between song length and song quality. “Godless” and “Born Again Heathen” are solid enough slabs of doom metal, but they spread too few riffs over too many minutes. The latter feels especially plodding and could have done without the spoken word segment or such a long psychedelic jam in the middle. The upbeat hard rock riffs that open the next (and shortest overall) track “Devil’s Reef,” are like a breath of fresh air afterward. That said, the total runtime is a tight 38 minutes, which is much more digestible compared with the hour-plus runtimes of all three Goatess records.
With Ritual of the Cloven Hoof, Goddess picks up right where Goatess left off without missing a beat. Prior fans will not be disappointed by this new incarnation. Goddess continues to traverse a wide swath within classic doom and stoner rock, at times thick and weighty and others mesmerizing and easygoing. Ritual of the Cloven Hoof resolves prior issues of overall bloat, although some of the longer tracks overstay their welcome. Slower stretches notwithstanding, stoner doom enthusiasts willing to undertake this pilgrimage will uncover ample rewards from this ritual.
Rating: 3.0/5.0
DR: 9 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Majestic Mountain Records
Websites: goddessbandofficial.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/baldersounds
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Chad Gray 30 Years of Madness Continues with Fall 2026 Dates
Chad Gray completed a successful mini run with several sold out shows. He feels the metal kids have spoken and they want more. So, the legendary vocalist Chad Gray of Mudvayne and Hellyeah has added more shows around the U.S. for this coming Fall. Gray hopes everyone will join him in celebrating his 30 year career with 30 Years of Madnesss wherever they can! These unique events will feature hits of Mudvayne and Hellyeah with special guest Marcus Rafferty (Touring Guitarist for Mudvayne), Devin Attard on drums, Nick Villarreal on bass, and Joe Bonasorte on Guitar.
Support on the tour will come from Butcher Babies and Devils Cut.
Presale Tickets will be available starting June 9th with a Citi presale at 12pm local. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning on Friday Jun 12th at 10am local time.
Chadnesss Dates:
- July 17 – Cadott, WI – Rockfest *
- August 28 – Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theater
- August 29 – Kansas City, MO – VooDoo at Harrah’s Kansas City
- August 30 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
- September 1 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
- September 2 – Lincoln, NE – The Bourbon Theatre
- September 3 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
- September 5 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club – Eagles Ballroom
- September 6 – Chicago, IL – Outset
- September 8 – Cadillac, MI – The Venue
- September 9 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
- September 11 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live
- September 12 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
- September 14 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts
- September 15 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
- September 17 – McKees Rocks, PA – Rosina Theatre Presented by Citizens
- September 18 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival *
- October 2 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival *
- October 4 – Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether
- October 5 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
- October 6 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory OC
- October 10 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theatre
- October 11 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
- October 12 – Dallas, TX – The Studio at The Factory
- October 14 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
- October 16 – Clearwater, FL – OCC Road House & Museum – Music Hall
- October 18 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte – The Underground
- October 19 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
- October 20 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
* Festival Dates
Tickets can be purchased here: www.chadnesss333.com
Since forming Mudvayne in 1996 and Hellyeah in 2006, Chad Gray’s voice has captured metal hearts all across the world. Gray wants likeminded people who have been along for the ride to join him and go down the rabbit hole in celebrating “30 years of Madnesss” with both Mudvayne and Hellyeah songs.
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