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Danish death metallers Elitist have unveiled ‘To Unsee, To Untether’, another preview of their forthcoming split with New Jersey’s Replicant. Premiered by No Clean Singing, the track appears on Indomitable Hostility, officially due on 20 November 2026 via Transcending Obscurity Records. The release brings together four tracks from each band, approaching 40 minutes of dissonant […]

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Metal Breakdown Daily is one page, every weekday: the episode on the player below and the three stories in print, so you can listen, read, or both. Today it leads with Eloy Casagrande and Joey Jordison: Slipknot’s drummer has explained for the first time what the band told him when he took the hardest seat in metal, and it starts with Clown saying “you don’t have to be concerned about playing everything right.”

Then Mötley Crüe, who are taking the Carnival of Sins show they toured all summer to the Colosseum at Caesars Palace for eight nights next March, with fan-voted setlists and presales that open today. And Papa Roach, who have added a 30-date US leg for May and June 2027 with Ice Nine Kills in support and Ninth Key, a duo that launched in January and is already an Active Rock radio fixture, opening.

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Scott Penfold opens today’s Metal Breakdown Daily with what Clown told Eloy Casagrande about playing like Joey, then runs the Crüe presale clock and the full Papa Roach routing, and takes a side on why “don’t play it right” is the best news about the next Slipknot album. Download the free Loaded Radio App on Apple iOS and Google Play and stream the show now.

Slipknot Told Eloy Casagrande: Don’t Be Joey Jordison

Eloy Casagrande says Shawn “Clown” Crahan told him on his first day in Slipknot that “you don’t have to be concerned about playing everything right,” and that the band made clear “they don’t want to have another Joey in the band.”

Casagrande has been Slipknot’s drummer since April 2024, when he left Sepultura after thirteen years and stepped into the seat Joey Jordison built and Jay Weinberg held for nine. Speaking to the Colombian radio station Radiónica, he described what the band actually asked of him. Clown’s instruction, from day one, was about “the soul of the band” and “the attitude, the energy,” not note-for-note accuracy.

He didn’t dodge the Jordison question. “It’s a very difficult thing to replace Joey,” he said. “Those are big shoes to fill in.” But the brief was never imitation: “They don’t want to have another Joey in the band. They want me to be myself.” Casagrande says Slipknot want personality and new ideas from their drummer, and that his own rule is to respect the drum arrangements rather than simply reproduce them.

The detail that matters for the next record is about rhythm. Early on, when Casagrande slipped Brazilian patterns into the spaces between songs, Clown shut it down with a line that, minus one word, was “This is a metal band.” By the time they were recording, Clown was asking for the Brazilian feel in the studio. “Nowadays, it’s totally fine,” Casagrande said.

Read that timeline. In 2024, keep the samba out. In 2026, put it in. That’s a band that hired a drummer and found out eighteen months later they’d hired a songwriter, and it lines up with Jim Root’s warning that the next album is “gonna hurt some feelings.” More on this in The Take.

Mötley Crüe Announce Eight-Night Caesars Palace Residency For 2027

Mötley Crüe will play eight shows at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas between March 19 and April 3, 2027, billed as “Carnival of Sins in Sin City,” with fan-voted setlists and presales beginning today, October 20.

The dates are March 19, 20, 24, 26, 27 and 31, and April 2 and 3. Fan club and Citi cardholder presales open today at 10 a.m. PT; Caesars Rewards and Live Nation presales follow on Thursday, October 22; general on-sale is Friday, October 23, all at 10 a.m. PT. A portion of proceeds goes to the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth.

This is the encore to The Return of the Carnival of Sins, the 33-date amphitheater tour with Tesla and Extreme that ran from July to late September, marking twenty years since the original 2005 Carnival of Sins run. It’s also the band’s second Vegas residency in eighteen months, after last fall’s stand at Dolby Live at Park MGM. Since then, an arbitrator ruled against Mick Mars across the board in January, finding the miming allegations false and ordering him to repay part of a $1.5 million advance for shows he didn’t play. John 5 remains on guitar.

The Colosseum holds about 4,100 people, so eight nights is roughly 33,000 tickets: one stadium show stretched across two weeks with a hotel attached, which is the sensible play for a band that doesn’t want to live on a bus. The fan-voted setlist is the real news. Give Crüe fans the ballot and this run will have more Too Fast For Love and Shout At The Devil in it than any show since John 5 joined.

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Papa Roach, Ice Nine Kills And Ninth Key Announce 30-Date 2027 US Tour

Papa Roach have added a 30-date US leg to the Rise of the Roach tour, running May 11, 2027 in Biloxi, Mississippi to June 27 in Auburn, Washington, with Ice Nine Kills in direct support and Ninth Key opening; presale is today and general on-sale is Friday, October 23.

The routing covers most of the country: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Pine Knob outside Detroit, the Moody Center in Austin, Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Red Rocks on June 21, and the summer amphitheater circuit through the Southeast, Midwest, Texas, the Southwest and the Pacific Northwest. Full dates below.

Ninth Key is the name to learn. The duo of Lø Spirit, a producer with platinum credits, and the rapper Ekoh launched independently at the start of 2026; their debut single “Happy Feels Like” reached the Active Rock top 10 inside six months, and at one point they held three songs on SiriusXM Octane’s Big ‘Uns chart simultaneously. Nu-metal with hip-hop and cinematic production, aimed squarely at people who miss early Linkin Park. Ice Nine Kills arrive with a Christmas EP and a third Silver Scream album on the way.

Read the bill as a sentence: Papa Roach, twenty-six years after Infest; the band that turned horror movies into a touring business; and an opener that didn’t exist twelve months ago, playing arenas off radio. The Infest crowd is in its forties and bringing its kids. Ninth Key is for the kids. It’s a smart bill.

Papa Roach 2027 US Tour Dates

The Take: “Don’t Play It Right” Is The Best Thing Slipknot Have Said In Years

Telling the new drummer not to worry about playing everything right sounds like a strange brief for a band with Slipknot’s catalog. It’s the most promising thing they’ve done since Joey left.

Jay Weinberg was a phenomenal drummer who played Joey Jordison’s parts better than almost anyone alive could, and for nine years the band sounded like an immaculate version of itself. Precision was never the problem; it was the ceiling. Then they hired a Brazilian who kept sneaking samba into the gaps, told him to stop, and changed their minds in the studio. That’s not a band preserving a legacy. That’s a band writing again.

The counter-argument arrives every time Joey’s name comes up, and it’s not nothing: Joey Jordison was the sound of Slipknot. The speed, the blasts, the way the first three records feel like they’re about to fly apart. Remove that and what’s left isn’t Slipknot.

But Joey never played it safe, either. The drumming on Iowa is a man ignoring every rule he’d been taught. Hiring someone to copy that is the opposite of what Joey did; hiring someone to break it the way Joey broke it, with his own accent, is the only honest tribute available. If the next record has Brazilian rhythms on it and it hurts some feelings, good. The last time Slipknot hurt feelings on purpose was 2001.

TL;DR

• Eloy Casagrande says Clown told him on day one “you don’t have to be concerned about playing everything right,” that Slipknot “don’t want to have another Joey in the band,” and that the Brazilian rhythms Clown once shut down are now going into the studio.
• Mötley Crüe play eight nights at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, March 19 to April 3, 2027, as “Carnival of Sins in Sin City,” with fan-voted setlists; fan club and Citi presales today at 10 a.m. PT, general on-sale Friday, October 23.
• Papa Roach, Ice Nine Kills and Ninth Key tour the US from May 11 to June 27, 2027, thirty dates including Barclays Center and Red Rocks; presale today, on-sale Friday.
• The Take: “don’t play it right” means Slipknot are writing again, not curating. That’s the best news about the new album.

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Delain are moving towards a format built around multiple collaborating vocalists following Diana Leah’s departure. The Dutch symphonic metal band introduce that approach with ‘We Are Fire’, featuring Fabienne Erni, Noa Gruman and Paolo Ribaldini. Leah joined Delain in 2022 and appeared on their 2023 album, Dark Waters. The band have expressed gratitude for their […]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LESS THAN PERFECT RE-RELEASES POWERFUL MODERN ROCK ANTHEM “NEVER SURRENDER”

Colorado Alternative Metal Band Celebrates New Chapter With DI Records as Its Anthem of Resilience Reaches Listeners Again


Streaming here: https://ffm.to/neversurrenderltp
PARKER, COLORADO | Colorado alternative metal band Less Than Perfect (LTP) is bringing its message of perseverance and hope back to the forefront with the re-release of its powerful single “Never Surrender,” released September 25, 2026, through DI Records.
Built around the belief that the storm does not get the final word, “Never Surrender” transforms pain, survival, and the determination to keep moving forward into a modern rock anthem for anyone who has been broken, underestimated, counted out, or pushed to the edge but refuses to give up.
The re-release marks another step forward for Less Than Perfect as the band continues its journey with DI Records, expanding its reach while preparing new music and working toward its third full-length album, expected in early 2027.
The past does not define you. The scars do not determine your future. Never surrender.
For Less Than Perfect, that message is more than a lyrical theme. It is the foundation of the band’s identity.
Built around the dynamic father-daughter partnership of guitarist Andrew Matson and vocalist Kyra Matson, alongside drummer Chris Van Meter and bassist Denny Underwood, Less Than Perfect combines crushing alternative metal riffs, soaring melodies, driving rhythms, and deeply personal lyrics into a sound that balances raw emotion with hard-hitting modern rock.
“Never Surrender” speaks directly to those who have faced adversity, dealt with judgment, or struggled to find their footing when life seemed determined to knock them down. Rather than allowing those experiences to define the future, the song delivers a reminder that survival itself can become a source of strength.
According to the band:


“Casting Stones and Never Surrender represent everything Less Than Perfect stands for. They’re for anyone who’s ever been judged, knocked down, or told they weren’t enough. Our message is simple: your past doesn’t define you, your scars don’t determine your future, and giving up is never the answer. We hope our songs remind people to lift each other up, keep fighting, and never stop believing that their best chapter is still ahead. If our music reminds even one person that their story isn’t over and gives them the strength to keep moving forward, then we’ve succeeded.”


Formed in 2022, Less Than Perfect has steadily built its presence through emotionally driven songwriting and energetic live performances. The band has shared stages with national acts including TRAPT, Smile Empty Soul, HED PE, Faster Pussycat, Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, and Crashing Wayward, establishing connections with audiences through music rooted in real-life struggles and the determination to overcome them.
The band’s 2025 album, TENET, showcased that approach through standout tracks including “Man in the Mask,” “Own Worst Enemy,” “Habitual,” and “Take It All.” The group has continued developing its sound through subsequent singles, including “Casting Stones,” while working on its next full-length release.
Now, with “Never Surrender” back in circulation and its partnership with DI Records moving forward, Less Than Perfect is setting its sights on the next stage of its evolution.
The message remains simple: setbacks do not have to be the end of the story.
The storm does not get the final word. Never surrender.


LESS THAN PERFECT

Genre: Alternative Metal / Hard Rock
For Fans Of: Halestorm, September Mourning, Skillet, Shinedown
Featured Single: “Never Surrender”
Re-Release Date: September 25, 2026
Additional Recent Single: “Casting Stones”
Latest Album: TENET (2025)
Record Label: DI Records
Production Credits:
Producer: Andrew Matson & Tyler Duffus
Sound Engineer: Tyler Duffus
Mixing & Mastering Engineer: Tyler Duffus

Streaming here: https://ffm.to/neversurrenderltp

 Connect: 
http://LTPtheband.com
https://www.facebook.com/LTPtheband
https://www.instagram.com/less.than.perfect_band/
https://x.com/LTP_band
https://www.youtube.com/@lessthanperfect5280
https://lessthanperfect.bandcamp.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ECMZp5deS1Ragge6zy233?si=1XjOkUwKR6aX7BOvxg
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/less-than-perfect/1675430067
https://lessthanperfect.bandzoogle.com/electronic-press-kit-epk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LESS THAN PERFECT RE-RELEASES POWERFUL MODERN ROCK ANTHEM “NEVER SURRENDER”

Colorado Alternative Metal Band Celebrates New Chapter With DI Records as Its Anthem of Resilience Reaches Listeners Again


Streaming here: https://ffm.to/neversurrenderltp
PARKER, COLORADO | Colorado alternative metal band Less Than Perfect (LTP) is bringing its message of perseverance and hope back to the forefront with the re-release of its powerful single “Never Surrender,” released September 25, 2026, through DI Records .
Built around the belief that the storm does not get the final word, “Never Surrender” transforms pain, survival, and the determination to keep moving forward into a modern rock anthem for anyone who has been broken, underestimated, counted out, or pushed to the edge but refuses to give up.
The re-release marks another step forward for Less Than Perfect as the band continues its journey with DI Records, expanding its reach while preparing new music and working toward its third full-length album, expected in early 2027.
The past does not define you. The scars do not determine your future. Never surrender.
For Less Than Perfect, that message is more than a lyrical theme. It is the foundation of the band’s identity.
Built around the dynamic father-daughter partnership of guitarist Andrew Matson and vocalist Kyra Matson , alongside drummer Chris Van Meter and bassist Denny Underwood , Less Than Perfect combines crushing alternative metal riffs, soaring melodies, driving rhythms, and deeply personal lyrics into a sound that balances raw emotion with hard-hitting modern rock.
“Never Surrender” speaks directly to those who have faced adversity, dealt with judgment, or struggled to find their footing when life seemed determined to knock them down. Rather than allowing those experiences to define the future, the song delivers a reminder that survival itself can become a source of strength.
According to the band:


“Casting Stones and Never Surrender represent everything Less Than Perfect stands for. They’re for anyone who’s ever been judged, knocked down, or told they weren’t enough. Our message is simple: your past doesn’t define you, your scars don’t determine your future, and giving up is never the answer. We hope our songs remind people to lift each other up, keep fighting, and never stop believing that their best chapter is still ahead. If our music reminds even one person that their story isn’t over and gives them the strength to keep moving forward, then we’ve succeeded.”


Formed in 2022, Less Than Perfect has steadily built its presence through emotionally driven songwriting and energetic live performances. The band has shared stages with national acts including TRAPT, Smile Empty Soul, HED PE, Faster Pussycat, Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, and Crashing Wayward , establishing connections with audiences through music rooted in real-life struggles and the determination to overcome them.
The band’s 2025 album, TENET , showcased that approach through standout tracks including “Man in the Mask,” “Own Worst Enemy,” “Habitual,” and “Take It All.” The group has continued developing its sound through subsequent singles, including “Casting Stones,” while working on its next full-length release.
Now, with “Never Surrender” back in circulation and its partnership with DI Records moving forward, Less Than Perfect is setting its sights on the next stage of its evolution.
The message remains simple: setbacks do not have to be the end of the story.
The storm does not get the final word. Never surrender.


LESS THAN PERFECT

Genre: Alternative Metal / Hard Rock
For Fans Of: Halestorm, September Mourning, Skillet, Shinedown
Featured Single: “Never Surrender”
Re-Release Date: September 25, 2026
Additional Recent Single: “Casting Stones”
Latest Album: TENET (2025)
Record Label: DI Records
Production Credits:
Producer: Andrew Matson & Tyler Duffus
Sound Engineer: Tyler Duffus
Mixing & Mastering Engineer: Tyler Duffus

Streaming here: https://ffm.to/neversurrenderltp

 Connect: 
http://LTPtheband.com
https://www.facebook.com/LTPtheband
https://www.instagram.com/less.than.perfect_band/
https://x.com/LTP_band
https://www.youtube.com/@lessthanperfect5280
https://lessthanperfect.bandcamp.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ECMZp5deS1Ragge6zy233?si=1XjOkUwKR6aX7BOvxg
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/less-than-perfect/1675430067
https://lessthanperfect.bandzoogle.com/electronic-press-kit-epk

Finnish folk metal band Vetten Äpärät have returned with a music video for ‘Äiti’, offering a first glimpse of their forthcoming second album, Virkos Veren Kasteesta. Meaning ‘Mother’ in English, the song follows a child growing up in a brutal home environment. Faced with traumatic experiences too overwhelming to endure, the child retreats into an […]

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One Step Closer have announced the details of the follow-up to their stunning 2024 album ‘All You Embrace’, and shared two tracks set to appear on it.

Set to be called ‘Zero’, it will be released on February 19 2027 via Run For Cover Records.

The artwork looks like this:

Whilst the tracklisting is more like this:

1. Numb With Sleep 
2. Until You Bloom 
3. About a Boy 
4. August 
5. Blue
6. Write My Wrongs 
7. Drowning Skies 
8. Was It Ever Enough?
9. A Fleeting Face 
10. “For Them”

As mentioned, you can check out two tracks from the album right now.

First up is ‘Blue’, a gorgeously hypnotic piece of glacially atmospheric alt-rock songwriting building to a fiery conclusion.

And the second offering is ‘Was It Ever Enough?’, a dizzying piece of rapid hardcore that will have you running circles round the living room.

One Step Closer are set to be on the road for the foreseeable with a selection of incredible bands. Here is where you can catch them:

OCTOBER

30 – LONDON London Music Hall *
31 – MONTREAL MTELUS *

NOVEMBER

01 – OTTAWA History *
03 -WORCESTER The Palladium *
04 – PORTLAND State Theatre *
06 – PROVIDENCE The Strand *
07 – NEW HAVEN College Street Music Hall *
09 – BALTIMORE Nevermore Hall *
10 – CHARLOTTE The Fillmore *
11 – CHARLESTON Charleston Music Hall *
13 – MIAMI Miami Beach Bandshell *
14 – TAMPA MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre ^
15 – ORLANDO Vans Warped Tour *
17 – NEW ORLEANS Civic Theatre *
19 – BIRMINGHAM Avondale Brewing Company *
20 – NASHVILLE The Truth *

DECEMBER

12 – LOS ANGELES For the Children Fest
19 – NEW YORK Warsaw +
20 – PHILADELPHIA Theatre of Living Arts +

JANUARY 2027

29 – BARCELONA Can’t Keep Us Down Fest

* w/ Hot Mulligan, Riley!, wakelee
^ w/ Pain of Truth, Madball, Rotting Out
+ w/ Senses Fail

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