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Guest spots from members of Trivium & Sylosis appear on the EP.

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We’ve covered D.C. death dealers CrusHuman a few times at Decibel and always keep coming back for more. Over the course of three years, the trio have locked in a style of brutal, grind-influenced death metal that values brutality and compact songwriting above all else, a trait very apparent on their second full-length album, Imperial.

Featuring a slew of guest vocalists throughout, including grindcore legend Richard Johnson on the opening track, Imperial hits like someone put Obituary’s stomping riffs in a blender with Terrorizer and mid-period Napalm Death, providing speed, mosh parts and ripping breakdowns in equal measure.

Speaking about the album, CrushHuman (referring to the band in the third person) said:

“In the aftermath of their self-titled record, CrushHuman return with a soundtrack to society’s demise. The end begins.”

You can listen below and purchase the album via Horror Pain Gore Death.

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CHILDREN OF BODOM THE 27th OF FEBRUARY  TAVASTIA HELSINKI FINLAND Something truly unexpected happened on February 27, when the legendary and highly successful Children of […]

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Last month, Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider made a shocking announcement — he was hanging it up for good because of degenerative arthritis and heart issues that he’d been dealing with for some time now. It was a sad revelation to make, given the fact that Twisted Sister fans were hyped up at the opportunity of catching the band play live to celebrate their 50th anniversary.

Though Snider was pretty definitive in his decision to walk away, the remaining mainstays in the band guitarists Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda left the band’s future in the air somewhat. In their announcement post that Snider was stepping down, they said “the future of Twisted Sister will be determined in the next several weeks,” urging fans to keep an eye out for any news.

Well, a few weeks have passed and we now know what’s going to happen with Twisted Sister’s 50th anniversary celebrations: they’ll be playing a select number of shows this fall with ex-Skid Row vocalist Sebastian Bach behind the mic.

“Twisted Sister members Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda are thrilled to announce that iconic vocalist and front man Sebastian Bach will be fronting the band for a handful of select dates this fall. These appearances do not affect or conflict with Sebastian’s current or future solo touring schedule, which remains fully intact.”

Though he’s not exactly Snider, Bach is an exceptional vocalist whose stage presence should do well with Twisted Sister. There’s no news as to when these shows will take place, but the original plan was for Twisted Sister to be on tour from April 25 to September 4. That’s no longer going to be the case, given Bach’s schedule, but it should be enough to give diehard Twisted Sister fans a chance to catch the show if they so choose.

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Phillip Shouse, the renowned session musician, released his debut EP ‘Vol 1‘ last week through Wild Kingdom Records. After more than two decades of supporting his contemporaries, Shouse emerges as the lead vocalist and songwriter of his unique hard rock style.  The current guitarist of Accept has appeared on four albums and has toured internationally with the legendary Teutonic metal band. Shouse’s CV highlights his collaborations with notable artists, including Kiss alumni Gene Simmons and the late Ace Frehley, as well as country musician Rodney Atkins and former Mötley Crüe frontman John Corabi. Additionally, Shouse hosts his own jam session nights in Nashville and is a co-founder and co-owner of Rock N Röll, a Swedish non-alcoholic beer company.

I initially approached this EP expecting it to be a heavy metal release filled with guitar-heavy tracks. However, I found the opposite to be true. Each song is melodic and easy to listen to, with clear influences from The Beatles and Led Zeppelin.

Photo Credit courtesy of Lizzy Danforth

The EP opens with the country-infused rocker ”Run Away from You,” an upbeat track with catchy melodies that are easy to dance to and hum along with. “Naked Empress” is an equally catchy slab of blues and rock’n’roll.  “It Gets Better” is a notable reference to my prior comments on The Beatles. This acoustic country track leaves you feeling uplifted. “Won’t Let You Go (Again)” is a trippy, seventies-infused acoustic track with psychedelic vibes. Shouse showcases melodic vocals and punchy guitar work. “Time Bomb” is a contagious Rockabilly track with a subliminal message of hope and forgiveness.

I think this is an exciting introduction to a seasoned and talented guitarist. Shouse openly embraces his influences, resulting in an EP that has a distinctly English sound. This is something I would expect from an indie musician rather than a metal guitarist. Overall, it is an uplifting selection of wonderful songs that rock fans really need to listen to and enjoy.

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New stops in October, November & January have been announced.

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BUTCHER BABIES Release New Single “Lost In Your Touch” via Judge & Jury Records

A Love Letter to the Past:
Heidi Shepherd Reflects on the Past 25 Years in Her Most Personal Release Yet, Exploring the Life Lessons That Forged Her Identity

Butcher Babies return with their powerful new single “Lost In Your Touch,” produced by Howard Benson, this marks the second release from their forthcoming album via Judge & Jury Records. Blending emotional vulnerability with crushing intensity, the track serves as a key chapter in an album that functions as a deeply personal love letter to vocalist Heidi Shepherd’s past reflecting on the experiences, relationships, heartbreaks, and hard-earned lessons that have shaped her over the last 25 years. It’s a record rooted in self-reflection and growth, honoring where she’s been while embracing the strength and clarity of who she has become today.

Heidi Shepherd shares: 

“10 years ago, I watched the love of my life fall in love with someone else. I watched him fill my shoes with another girl’s touch. She slowly took my place in the late-night phone calls and early morning coffee.

He replaced “us” with her name on his lips. I bent between this new reality and the past that my body and heart so desperately wanted back. As I watched this unfold, I couldn’t help but wonder if they shared the same, deep emotional bond we once shared, and if ‘she gets lost in his touch like I do’.

This song brings me back to those heartbreaking moments alone; reflecting, growing, and finding myself again. I don’t take a love like that for granted now. It’s special, and deserves to be put on a pedestal.

Recording this song with Howard was really special. From the get go, he understood the emotion and story behind the lyrics. We both knew this song was going to be special, and treated it with the emotional sensitivity needed to not just hear the song, but to feel it.”

Howard Benson adds, “I gravitated to this song immediately because of the vulnerability of the lyrics. To me, as a producer, if I can get lyrics like this that I know the vocalist will deliver.. like Heidi delivers the emotions in this song … that’s so critical to the track connecting.” 

Butcher Babies on Tour:

Mar 3 – Dunbar, WV @ Live at the Shop BB Headliner w/ Eva Under Fire

Mar 4 – Saginaw, MI @ The Vault with Jeris Johnson, Eva Under Fire,

LYLVC

Mar 5 – Columbus, OH @ A&R Music Bar with Jeris Johnson, Eva Under Fire and LYLVC

Mar 6 – West Chicago, IL @ WC Social Club with Jeris Johnson, Eva Under Fire and LYLVC

Mar 7 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Club with Jeris Johnson, Eva Under Fire and LYLVC

Mar 8 – Iowa City, IA @ Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon with Eva Under Fire

Mar 9 – Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre with Jeris Johnson, Eva Under Fire and LYLVC

Mar 10 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s Ent Center with Jeris Johnson, Eva Under Fire and LYLVC

Mar 12 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live with Jeris Johnson, Eva Under Fire and LYLVC

Mar 14 –  Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street OKC with Jeris Johnson, Eva Under Fire and LYLVC

Mar 15 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad BB Headliner

Mar 16 – Farmington, NM @ Dino’s Hideaway & Lounge BB Headliner

Mar 17 – Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater with Jeris Johnson, Eva Under Fire and LYLVC

Mar 18 – West Hollywood, CA @ The Whisky A Go-Go with Jeris Johnson, Eva Under Fire and LYLVC

Mar 19 – San Francisco, CA @ Brick and Mortar with Jeris Johnson, Eva Under Fire and LYLVC

Mar 20 – Reno, NV  @ The Alpine BB Headlner

Butcher Babies Co-Headline Dates with Infected Rain

Mar 25 – Glasgow, UK  @ Slay Glasgow

Mar 26 – Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK @ Anarchy Brew Co.

Mar 27 – Manchester, UK @ Manchester Academy

Mar 28 – London, UK @ O2 Academy Islington

Mar 29 – Bristol. UK @ The Fleece

Mar 30 – Birmingham, UK @ O2 Institute Birmingham

Mar 31 – Southampton, UK @ The 1865

Apr 1 – Brighton, UK @ Concorde 2

Apr 3 – Kortrijk, Belgium @ DVG Club

Apr 4 – Nijmegen, Netherlands @ Doornroosje

Apr 5 – Oberndorf Am Neckar, Germany – Easter Cross Festival 2026

Apr 7 – Essen, Germany @ Turock

Apr 8 – Weinheim, Germany @ Cafe Central

Apr 9 – Paris, France @ La Machine Du Moulin Rouge

Apr 10 – Villeurbanne, France @ CCO La Rayonne

Apr 11 – L’hospitalet De Llobregat, Spain @ Salamandra

Apr 12 – Madrid, Spain @ Mon Madrid

Apr 14 – Toulouse, France @ Le Metronum

Apr 15 – Milano, Italy @ Legend Club

Apr 16 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Dynamo

Apr 17 – Lindau, Germany @ Vaudville E.V. Club

Apr 18 – Munchen, Germany @ Backstage

Apr 19 – Budapest, Hungary @ Barba Negra

Apr 20 – Wien, Austria @ Szene

Apr 22- Warsaw, Poland @ Klub Hybrydy

Apr 23 –  Hamburg, Germany @ Bahnhof Pauli

Apr 24 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Pumpehuset

Apr 25 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Kollektivet Livet

Apr 28 – Helsinki, Finland @ Aaniwalli

May 16 – Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival

Jul 18 – Cadott, WI @ Rock Fest

Sept 18 – Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life

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