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  • Jason Newsted Recalls When Darts Were Thrown at Metallica Onstage

    During a recent podcast appearance, Jason Newsted recalled the time Metallica stopped a show after darts were thrown at them onstage. Continue reading…
  • BLACK FLAG Will Celebrate 50 Years With USA Summer/Fall Tour

    Black Flag will hit the road this fall for an extensive U.S. tour, kicking off on September 3, 2026, at Belly Up in Aspen, Colorado, and wrapping up on November 1 at House of Blues in Houston, Texas.

    The run includes more than 45 dates across the country, with shows scheduled throughout the Mountain West, Midwest, East Coast, Southeast, Southwest and California.

    Founding guitarist Greg Ginn will lead the current Black Flag lineup, which also features Max Zanelly on vocals, David Rodriguez on bass and Bryce Weston behind the drum kit.

    After recent touring across the U.S. and Europe, Black Flag returns with its latest lineup to perform material spanning the band’s influential catalog. The tour will bring the group back to club and theater stages, giving both longtime followers and newer fans the opportunity to experience the pioneering punk outfit in smaller venues.

    The band’s touring plans will continue into 2027, with additional performances already scheduled for January and April. Those runs will include stops in California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado and several other markets.

    Tickets and additional tour information are available through individual venues and Black Flag‘s official channels.

    The post BLACK FLAG Will Celebrate 50 Years With USA Summer/Fall Tour appeared first on Sonic Perspectives.

  • Dry Cleaning Share Three New Tracks On Secret Love (Deluxe Edition)

    Dry Cleaning’s Cate Le Bon-produced Secret Love dropped six months ago, and today the band has given us the deluxe edition. On this expanded version of the album, you’ll find three bonus tracks. One of them, “Sliced By A Fingernail,” was released at the dawn of spring. The others, “Grass” and “I Have The Key,” have arrived today.

    The post Dry Cleaning Share Three New Tracks On <em>Secret Love (Deluxe Edition)</em> appeared first on Stereogum.

  • MOTHERTOMB Unleash Crushing Debut Album Dying to Live Out Now – @thebeast







    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



    MOTHERTOMB Unleash Crushing Debut Album Dying to Live Out Now!



    Northern Michigan Doom Collective Deliver a Monumental First Statement of Darkness, Transformation, and Occult Atmosphere


    Listen now:
    Spotify / Streaming:
    https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/mothertomb/dying-to-live
    Bandcamp:
    https://mothertomb.bandcamp.com/album/dying-to-live
    Emerging from the frozen forests of Northern Michigan, Mothertomb have officially released their highly anticipated debut full-length album, Dying to Live , available now on all major streaming platforms and Bandcamp.
    Blending the crushing weight of traditional doom metal with hypnotic stoner grooves, heavy psych textures, gothic atmosphere, sludge, and progressive songwriting, the independent quartet delivers an emotionally devastating debut that firmly establishes them as one of the underground’s most compelling new voices.
    For fans of Black Sabbath, Windhand, Pentagram, Candlemass, Solitude Aeturnus, and Acid King , Dying to Live unfolds across five expansive compositions exploring suffering, transformation, transcendence, and the eternal struggle between darkness and light. Inspired by Welsh folklore and the shadowed depths of the human psyche, the album guides listeners through allegorical landscapes inhabited by ancient spirits, inner demons, and the unseen forces shaping the human condition.
    The band’s name itself emerged from tragedy. During Northern Michigan’s historic ice storm of April 2025, more than 145,000 residents were left without power for weeks in below-freezing temperatures. As the members witnessed forests entombed in thick ice, both breathtakingly beautiful and devastatingly destructive, they found inspiration in what felt like Mother Nature’s own tomb. That striking contrast became the foundation for Mothertomb , perfectly reflecting the emotional and sonic duality found throughout the band’s music.
    Created entirely as an independent DIY effort, Dying to Live was written, recorded, produced, and artistically directed by the band. Recorded at Death Box Records in Charlevoix, Michigan, the album was produced by Alton Minor alongside the band, with mixing and mastering also handled by Minor. The haunting artwork was illustrated and designed by vocalist Alice Gawlinski , completing a project that embodies Mothertomb’s uncompromising artistic vision.
    Speaking about the release, the band states:


    ” Dying to Live explores themes of transformation, suffering, transcendence, and the timeless struggle between darkness and light. Through metaphor, allegory, and introspection, the album invites listeners into a world where darkness and illumination coexist. From crushing heaviness to moments of eerie beauty, this record is a journey through the depths of the human experience. Created entirely as an independent DIY effort, Dying to Live stands as a true labor of love, and we’re honored to finally share it with the world.”


    Even before its release, Mothertomb had already generated significant buzz throughout the underground metal community with the singles “Beware” and “Mountain Hag.”
    Steve Howe of Outlaws of the Sun praised “Beware” as:


    “An intriguing and superbly executed proposition from MOTHERTOMB which has me excited to hear more from their upcoming debut album in 2026. Excellent and Highly Recommended.”


    Michael D’Amato of Playgroundz Rocks described the single as:


    “Dark, immersive, and heavy as hell… a statement. By the end, you’re left wanting more, and you know whatever comes next is going to hit just as hard.”


    Spanish publication La Habitación 235 declared:


    “One of the bands that could emerge as a new revelation in the coming years.”


    Following the release of “Mountain Hag,” Outlaws of the Sun doubled down on their praise:


    “Nothing short of a revelation with Mothertomb continuing their progression in perhaps becoming one of the best upcoming acts the underground scene currently needs right now.”


    The band has also earned support from respected underground outlets including Doomed Nation , Progressive Rock Journal , Weedian , Stoner World Blog , Female Fronted Power , Monuments in Ruin , La Capsule Stoner , TRAIL of SMOKE , Hour of the Riff , and Sunday’s Heavy Tunes , further cementing Mothertomb as one of doom metal’s fastest-rising acts.
    With Dying to Live now available worldwide, Mothertomb invite listeners to immerse themselves in a deeply atmospheric and emotionally resonant debut that balances crushing heaviness with haunting beauty, proving that even in the darkest places, transformation can be found.
    Listen Now
    Spotify / Streaming:
    https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/mothertomb/dying-to-live
    Bandcamp:
    https://mothertomb.bandcamp.com/album/dying-to-live
    Track Listing:
    Mountain Hag
    Beware
    Mirror Mirror
    Dying to Live
    Hollow



    For Fans Of
    Black Sabbath • Windhand • Pentagram • Candlemass • Solitude Aeturnus • Acid King
    For press inquiries, interviews, and review requests, contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com
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     Connect: 
    https://www.mothertombmusic.com/
    https://mothertomb.bandcamp.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/Mothertombofficial/
    https://www.instagram.com/mothertomb.official
    https://www.tiktok.com/@mothertomb?lang=en
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/5CBNKRs5QWFqkowr0TDmG4
    Contact: mothertombband@gmail.com






  • Producer of New Slipknot Album Revealed, Jim Root Shares Details

    Slipknot guitarist Jim Root speaks about their progress on a new album that will be the follow-up to 'The End. So Far' Continue reading…
  • Skullcrusher Covers Tim Buckley For Sounds Of Saving

    By their own description, the nonprofit Sounds Of Saving “designs and provides tools, content, resources, and curriculum to young people, ages 14 to 24, on how to discover and utilize music to support their mental health and wellness.” They have a music series called Song That Found Me At The Right Time, which today features a contribution from Skullcrusher, fresh off last fall’s album And Your Song Is Like A Circle.

    The post Skullcrusher Covers Tim Buckley For Sounds Of Saving appeared first on Stereogum.

  • ICECUBE X W:O:A Limited Edition: eiskalt durch Wacken

    Mit der ICECUBE X 40 Kompressor-Kühlbox bringt MAENTUM eine streng limitierte W:O:A Edition auf den Campground – gemacht für alle, die auch beim Festival nicht auf kalte Drinks und frische Snacks verzichten wollen.

    Dank High-End Vakuum-Isolierung verbraucht die Kühlbox bis zu 40 % weniger Energie, kühlt flexibel bis -20 °C und lässt sich bequem per App oder Touchdisplay steuern. Mit 12V / 24V und 230V Anschluss und ultra-leisem qAIR 2.0 System.

    Limitiert auf 300 Stück. Nur solange der Vorrat reicht.

    Mehr Infos: IceCubeX 40 – Maentum Kompressor-Kühlbox, Limited Wacken Edition

    Der Beitrag ICECUBE X W:O:A Limited Edition: eiskalt durch Wacken erschien zuerst auf Live, laut, legendär!.

  • Night In Gales – Drop New Track

    German melodic death metal machine Night In Gales have just shared their cover of Iron Maiden‘s classic self-titled song. The song is being released as a single available digitally and in a limited-edition 7″ vinyl edition, limited to 300 copies pressed on black and red vinyl and sold exclusively through Bandcamp.
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