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  • AZIOLA CRY: The ProgSpace Hosts Exclusive Stream Of Dysphoria Ritual, The Fourth Album By Chicago Instrumental Progressive Trio; Record To Be Released This Friday On 7D Media

    photos by Mike Louis Respected progressive music source The ProgSpace presents an exclusive stream of Dysphoria Ritual, the immersive fourth album by Chicago-based AZIOLA CRY, ahead of its release this Friday on 7D Media, the […]

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  • Zero Tolerance: Hamilton Thrash Metal Band Taking Canada And The U.S. By Storm

    Zero Tolerance - Seescape, Toronto - 28 March 2026. Photo: Taylor Cameron/MetalTalk

    Thrash Metal band Zero Tolerance, hailing from Hamilton, ON, are on their way to leaving a massive mark on the modern-day Metal scene. Growling vocals, heavy duelling guitars and immense low end from the rhythm section that rattles in your chest, these young rockers know how to deliver music with the perfect blend of nostalgia and their own modern take on Thrash Metal.

    Since releasing their debut album in November 2025, Zero Tolerance have been on an upward trajectory in growing their fan base, not only within Canada, but in the US as well. 

    Zero Tolerance - Seescape, Toronto - 28 March 2026. Photo: Taylor Cameron/MetalTalk
    Zero Tolerance – Seescape, Toronto – 28 March 2026. Photo: Taylor Cameron/MetalTalk

    Teaming up with heavy rockers from Detroit, Wanted, they rocked the Seescape in Toronto, ON, on 28 March. A wild night filled with mosh pits, loud guitars and a whole lot of rock ‘n’ roll.

    Their live show is fast, aggressive and energetic. They play their instruments with precision and passion, their love of the genre oozes from the stage, and the crowd shows them the love right back.

    Zero Tolerance - Seescape, Toronto - 28 March 2026. Photo: Taylor Cameron/MetalTalk
    Zero Tolerance – Seescape, Toronto – 28 March 2026. Photo: Taylor Cameron/MetalTalk

    Their original tracks earned them thunderous applause, the Metalheads in the audience appreciating every note played and every lyric sung with strong enthusiasm.

    Zero Tolerance is a band you want to keep your eyes on. 

    2026 is already on its way to being a great year for the band, as they recently hit the stage at the Speed Trap festival in Montreal, QC.

    Zero Tolerance - Seescape, Toronto - 28 March 2026. Photo: Taylor Cameron/MetalTalk
    Zero Tolerance – Seescape, Toronto – 28 March 2026. Photo: Taylor Cameron/MetalTalk

    With an upcoming tour in the eastern US, you do not want to miss, Zero Tolerance may not be a name you have heard of, but it is one you want to remember.

    You can find out more about Zero Tolerance at linktr.ee/zerotoleranceband.

    Zero Tolerance - Seescape, Toronto - 28 March 2026. Photo: Taylor Cameron/MetalTalk
    Zero Tolerance – Seescape, Toronto – 28 March 2026. Photo: Taylor Cameron/MetalTalk
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  • Who Are the ‘Big 4’ Bands of Heavy Metal?

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  • HOSPITALIZED IN MEXICO: Taylor Momsen Rushed to Emergency Care After Venomous Spider Bite

    MEXICO CITY, MEXICO — Taylor Momsen, the powerhouse vocalist for The Pretty Reckless, was hospitalized last night, April 14, following a severe reaction to a venomous spider bite. The incident occurred while the band is currently on the road as the primary support act for AC/DC’s massive 2026 tour leg through Mexico.

    “The Show Must Go On”

    Despite sharing some harrowing footage from a Mexico City hospital bed, Momsen is maintaining a “rock star” resolve. Taking to social media, she shared images of a spreading rash on her leg—with medical outlines drawn by doctors to track the venom’s progression—alongside a clear message to her fans.

    “Hospital today, show tomorrow, poisonous spiders are NO BUENO,” Momsen wrote. “But the show must go on, see you tomorrow Mexico City!”

    Further footage showed Momsen being wheeled through the hospital with an ice pack on her head, though her team suggests she was treated quickly and is expected to perform at the band’s upcoming stadium date.

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    A Bizarre Series of Animal Attacks

    This hospitalization marks the second time Momsen has faced a bizarre wildlife encounter while touring with AC/DC. Fans will recall the viral 2024 incident in Seville, Spain, where a bat attached itself to Momsen’s leg mid-performance, requiring her to undergo a painful series of rabies vaccinations.

    ⚡ TITAN 3.0 DATA DROP: The Mexico City Incident

    • The Location: Treated at a specialty clinic in Mexico City on April 14, 2026.
    • The Suspect: While not officially confirmed, local health experts in Mexico highlight the Brown Recluse (Violin Spider) and Black Widow as the primary venomous threats in the region.
    • The Treatment: Momsen reportedly received an immediate anti-venom injection and is being monitored for potential necrotic ulcers, a common side effect of the Brown Recluse bite.
    • Status: Still slated to perform tonight in Mexico City.

    Fans can grab their 2026 tickets for The Pretty Reckless at this location.

    Information Gain: Identifying the Threat

    Mexico is home to some of the most potent arachnids in North America. Medical professionals often use the “outline method” seen in Momsen’s video to determine if the bite is systemic. If the redness crosses the drawn line, it indicates the venom is still actively destroying tissue or entering the bloodstream.

    The Brown Recluse, in particular, is known for causing “sinking” skin lesions that can take weeks to heal. However, Momsen’s quick arrival at the hospital likely prevented the worst of the symptoms, allowing her to stay on the AC/DC tour circuit.

    Stay tuned to Loaded Radio for live updates on Taylor Momsen’s recovery and all things heavy music. Stream us 24/7 here.

     
     
     
     
     
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  • Touch Girl Apple Blossom – “I’m Lucky I Found You”

    Austin’s Touch Girl Apple Blossom will release their debut album Graceful in exactly one month, and it’s shaping up to be a good one. So far we’ve heard the great lead single “The Springtime Reminds Me Of…” and its follow-up “Vacation,” and today they’re back with the very sweet “I’m Lucky I Found You”: “I’m opened up to…

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  • BCMC (Bill MacKay & Cooper Crain) Announce New Album Stash: Hear “Kaleidosmoke”

    Bill MacKay and Cooper Crain are two Chicago guys whose paths overlap a lot. MacKay makes solo experimental folk records, and he collaborates with tons of people, including Crain. Crain is from the bands Cave and Bitchin Bajas, and he collaborates with tons of people, too. In 2023, MacKay and Crain formed a duo called,…

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  • Iron Maiden Officially React to Rock Hall Honors

    It’s finally official—Iron Maiden are stepping into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and it feels less like a surprise and just natural.

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  • Nine Inch Nails Reveal Details Of Collaborative Album With Boys Noize

    Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize are set to release a collaborative project slap bang between their appearances at Coachella, and more details have been shared of what will be on it.

    Photo by Jenn Five

    ‘Nine Inch Noize’ serves as a companion to the band’s sensational show-stopping performance in the desert, the first of which took place this past week and the next, and seemingly final one, this coming Saturday (April 18).

    The record itself will be released on April 17 and will actually follow the same order as the set, showcasing reworked versions of Nine Inch Nails classics. The project is made up of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross joining forces with Alex Ridha, as well as Trent’s wife and How To Destroy Angels bandmate Mariqueen Maandig.

    Trent has explained a little bit more about how the album came together and how this is all you’re getting from the link-up:

    “The creative fulfillment of working on the Challengers and TRON scores with Boys Noize led me to think that including him in the Peel It Back tour could be an interesting way to express NIN in more purely electronic terms live – a concept I’ve wanted to explore for some time. The result was so much fun for us we felt it was worth expanding and formalizing in some way.

    On a whim, I mentioned it would be cool to play a whole set as Nine Inch Noize in the Sahara tent at Coachella. Careful what you wish for…the next thing I knew, we were designing a whole new show to present in the way it deserved.

    There’s no surprise tour announcement – this Saturday is it. I’m taking Sunday off and excited to be working on new Nine Inch Nails music Monday – I’ll see you when I come up for air.

    We recorded this album all over the place – some of it’s live, some in studios, hotels, planes, etc. We had a lot of fun revisiting these songs and hope you enjoy. Listen LOUD.”

    So, the tracklisting looks like this:

    01. Intro (Nine Inch Noize Version)
    02. Vessel (Nine Inch Noize Version)
    03. She’s Gone Away (Nine Inch Noize Version)
    04. Heresy (Nine Inch Noize Version)
    05. Parasite (Nine Inch Noize Version)
    06. Copy Of A (Nine Inch Noize Version)
    07. Me I’m Not (Nine Inch Noize Version)
    08. Closer (Nine Inch Noize Version)
    09. The Warning (Nine Inch Noize Version)
    10. Memorabilia (Nine Inch Noize Version)
    11. Came Back Haunted (Nine Inch Noize Version)
    12. As Alive As You Need Me To Be (Nine Inch Noize Version)

    Whilst the artwork is more like this:


    If you fancy a little preview of what to expect from the release, lose yourself in the performance of ‘Closer’ from Coachella. It is something else.

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