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A winter storm watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for up to three feet of snow, even as spring continues.

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I don’t know exactly what it is, but the Canadian prairies seem to just do something to its metal practitioners. Occasionally, we talk about metal in terms of its geography—”Scandinavian black metal,” “European power metal,” and so on—but I don’t think I’ve heard much about Canadian metal. Canada is huge, of course, but I’ve yet to find a band from its rural corners that hasn’t really resonated. Northern Graves, formed in 2023 by Damian Smith of Altars of Grief, continue this trend with their take on blackened doom metal. Originally a solo project, the now fully-expanded lineup, relocated to the United States, is releasing its debut, Derelict Heart, inspired “by the seemingly endless Canadian prairies and the countless ghost towns that dot its landscape.” How could I possibly refuse?

Having started as a solo project for Smith, it should come as no surprise that there are several Altars of Grief-isms at play here, but the “blackened” label is serious. Alike in their prairie ways, I would suggest Derelict Heart could be the result of a union between Arctos and Altars of Grief—there is a desolate, bleak darkness at the heart of the music befitting of Smith’s doom metal outfit, but the presentation is impassioned and fierce. Branson Heinz and Roman Chester kill it on drums and bass, respectively, each running marathons with bite throughout Derelict Heart. Andrew Caruana joins Smith on guitars and plays aggressively without quite the speed of Heinz’s drumming, give or take a tremolo here and there. Their vocals are similarly harsh and biting; the duo snarl, roar, and rasp in strange harmony. Smith also sings, and Caruana plays keys, both adding new dimensions to an already mighty sound.

The result is metal that is more blackened than doom, and very strong for it. “Endless” gets off to a rocking start; Smith and Caruana play an upbeat riff, rasping their way through a strong intro. The doom elements persist through an acoustic guitar, a mournful solo, and a strong atmosphere of darkness. Northern Graves do a fantastic job of evoking the vast, empty plains of their native Saskatchewan. “Derelict Heart” is the best example, a grand, slow burn that starts in doom waters before treading its way to a beautiful, blackened climax. Smith and Caruana’s vocals are huge, and Heinz’s drumming reaches manic heights. The guitars surround you and carry you to ghost towns. During quieter moments, the singing, distant and orchestrations, are subtle, chill, and inspiring. It’s a staggeringly beautiful song and best demonstrates the union of black metal, doom metal, and unique inspiration that defines Derelict Heart and Northern Graves. Even the non-metal track, “Keeper of the Plains,” serves an important function in providing a highly specific atmosphere. Derelict Heart thrives in atmosphere, making it feel like more than the sum of two sub-genres and more like its own unique entity.

From a production standpoint, Derelict Heart sounds amazingly clear and energized, with only two minor flaws. The first is that the drumming is curiously loud. As mentioned, Heinz is a fantastic drummer and a significant contributor to Derelict Heart’s energy. He gives it power and presence. But his own presence is often too loud, especially on “Lanterns.” “Lanterns” is a gorgeous song, falling more on the doom metal side of the equation with slower, more mournful passages dotted with orchestral melodies, clean/harsh vocal duos, and beautiful riffs—but the blast beat drumming is so high in the mix as to be distracting. The second is the album closer, “Hazard,” a Richard Marx cover that, while appropriately blackened to fit Northern Graves, is not effective as a closer for Derelict Heart. Especially following the phenomenal title track, it sticks out; it has less doom, quieter atmosphere, and much more clean singing than the rest of Derelict Heart, and, while it is a fascinating cover, it feels like an odd way to close the album. Tonally, it’s just a bit strange, though I can’t bring myself to actually dislike it—the skill and passion from Northern Graves is hard to dislike.

There are a lot of ways to blacken doom metal, but Northern Graves has found an amazing sound on Derelict Heart. It’s not particularly mournful or even especially bleak, but it effectively evokes the enormity of a desolate wild. It is a powerful, memorable experience that I found resonant and affecting. I already cannot wait for more.

Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Meuse Music
Websites: northerngraves.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/northerngraves
Releases Worldwide: April 17th, 2026

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After back-to-back weekends at Coachella, California hardcore punk outfit Ceremony have dropped a new track titled “Other Hells”, marking their first new material in more than five years.

Running just over two minutes, “Other Hells” moves fast and hits hard. The track leans into the band’s hardcore roots, with driving drums and chaotic guitars pushing the pace from start to finish.

Frontman Ross Farrar explained the ideas behind the song: “‘Other Hells’ started as a meditation on the dualistic arts and the interplay of opposing forces in our lives: awake/asleep, physical/ spiritual, inhale/ exhale,” says vocalist Ross Farrar.

He continued: “This is a constant theme in the work of Ceremony; beauty juxtaposed with the intensity of aggressive music, seeking to create a single, cohesive work through audible, visual, and structural elements. Amid the ongoing rise in politics that lean on tribalism and polarizing rhetoric in an attempt to divide, the song responds by aiming to unify, using punk’s great liberatory force: the slam.”

Earlier this year, Ceremony also released their first live album, Live At The Hollywood Palladium, through Relapse Records. The record arrived two years after their 2024 performance celebrating Rohnert Park, one of the band’s defining releases.

Live At The Hollywood Palladium captures a full set along with an encore, pulling from across the band’s catalog and reflecting their evolution within hardcore and punk. The album was mixed by Taylor Young and mastered by Brad Boatright, keeping the focus on the band’s raw live sound.

With “Other Hells”, Ceremony tap back into their aggressive side while continuing to build on the themes that have shaped their music from the start.

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Grimes’ last album Miss Anthropocene arrived six years ago. Since then, she’s given birth to three children, released a handful of singles and demos, and apparently, nearly retired from music altogether to pursue AI. But now, it seems like Grimes is preparing herself for a big return to the music world: In a new feature today with Interview, the musician said she has a new album on the way called Psy Opera, which apparently won’t include any generative AI.

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London art-punks Man/Woman/Chainsaw started when the band members were teenagers. They emerged post-COVID, after using all that time at home to get really good at their instruments, and they were a Stereogum Band To Watch in 2024. Gilla Band’s Daniel Fox produced their Eazy Peazy EP, and they followed it with a couple of singles…

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As frontman and founding member Danny Vaughn proudly boasted from the stage, Tyketto’s profile has unexpectedly increased some 35 years after their classic ‘Don’t Come Easy’ debut, with a European tour with Black Star Riders and a Masters of Rock … Continue reading →

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He’s also joined by a fellow veteran of Bad Wolves in this group.

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Fred Durst is officially making moves to launch a massive alternative to Coachella, responding to Lil Wayne’s recent viral frustrations over being “uninvited” by mainstream institutions. The Limp Bizkit leader revealed he has been developing a new “experience gathering” designed to acknowledge the artists and genres consistently snubbed by the Grammys and high-brow festival circuits.

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Why is Fred Durst starting a new festival gathering?

The catalyst for this announcement was a social media post from rap legend Lil Wayne, who expressed being humbled by his perpetual exclusion from events like Coachella and the Grammys. Durst wasted no time pitching a counter-culture solution, stating he has been working on ideas for an “acknowledgment event” for quite some time.

Despite Limp Bizkit’s massive global footprint and their status as a top-tier wishlist act for Coachella fans since 1999, the band has never been booked for the Indio, California event. Durst’s proposal aims to flip the script, creating a space specifically for the heavy hitters and hip-hop icons that the “prestige” industry prefers to ignore.

What does Fred Durst’s proposal mean for Lil Wayne?

By reaching out to Lil Wayne, Durst is signaling a cross-genre alliance that could redefine the festival landscape in 2026. His message was clear: he wants to build a home for the “uninvited” and is ready to elaborate on his blueprint for this new gathering.

“Let’s start our own experience gathering and our own acknowledgement event to welcome all of the uninvited – I’ve got a couple [of] ideas I’ve been working on for quite some while now.”

This isn’t just a spontaneous comment; it’s a direct challenge to the gatekeepers of the music industry, backed by two of the most polarizing and successful figures in their respective genres.

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Where is Limp Bizkit touring in 2026?

While the “Anti-Coachella” plans are in development, Limp Bizkit is currently dominating the 2026 global circuit. The band is scheduled for massive appearances at Download Festival, Rock am Ring, and Hellfest, proving that while they may be “uninvited” by the Grammys, they remain the lifeblood of the international festival scene.

Limp Bizkit 2026 Live Dates:

• May 31: Tallin Unibet Arena, Estonia
• Jun 05: Nürburg Rock am Ring, Germany
• Jun 12: Derby Donington Park Download Festival, UK
• Jun 20: Clisson Hellfest, France
• Jul 03: Viveiro Resurrection Fest, Spain

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Loaded Radio Insight: Let’s be real—Coachella needs Limp Bizkit more than Limp Bizkit needs them. In an era where “prestige” festivals are struggling with identity crises and bland headliners, a Durst-led “Gathering of the Uninvited” would likely out-sell and out-hype the mainstream competition. Fred has always been a master of the zeitgeist, and tapping into Lil Wayne’s frustration is a brilliant power move.

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Will the “Uninvited” gathering actually happen?

The logistical hurdles of launching a new festival in 2026 are significant, but Durst is no stranger to large-scale chaos, having survived the fires of Woodstock ’99 and emerged as a staple of the Danny Wimmer Presents circuit (Welcome To Rockville, Aftershock).

If he can successfully bridge the gap between the nu-metal “Legion” and Lil Wayne’s massive hip-hop following, this “experience gathering” could become the most disruptive force in live entertainment since the inception of Lollapalooza.

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let’s start our own experience gathering and our own acknowledgment event to welcome all of the uninvited – i’ve got a couple ideas i’ve been working on for quite some while now – happy to elaborate if ever interested – sending good vibes

— Fred Durst (@freddurst) April 18, 2026

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“When I penetrated that man, I felt just like a dog/ Getting fucked is the season of the world, my life springs forth.” That’s an opening line! The Brattleboro, Vermont singer-songwriter Ruth Garbus used to be in the bands Feathers and Happy Birthday. Last year, she made a self-titled album with the avant-garde supergroup Earth…

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Bay Area thrash veterans Testament have released an official mini-documentary capturing the opening night of the U.S. leg of their Thrash Of The Titans world tour. The run, which kicked off in March, brought together Testament, Overkill, and Destruction, forming a lineup that leaned heavily into classic thrash roots while delivering a high-energy live experience.

The tour launched on March 14 in Portland, Oregon, and wrapped up on April 10 in Berkeley, California, with Testament closing out every night as headliners.

The band continues to tour in support of their latest record, Para Bellum, released in October 2025 through Nuclear Blast. The album was tracked with producer Juan Urteaga, while Jens Bogren handled mixing duties for the first time on a Testament release. Artwork once again came from Eliran Kantor, maintaining a visual style longtime fans will recognize.

When Para Bellum was first announced in August 2025, the band introduced it with the single “Infanticide A.I.”, paired with a music video directed by Joey Durango.

One of the key shifts on Para Bellum is behind the kit. Drummer Chris Dovas brought a different level of precision and speed, adding a sharper edge to the material. His involvement went beyond performance, as he worked closely with guitarist Eric Peterson during the writing phase, helping refine arrangements and push the overall pace of the sessions.

Dovas joined Testament in 2023, stepping in after Dave Lombardo (Slayer), and has since become a central part of the band’s current direction.

With the Thrash Of The Titans tour and the release of Para Bellum, Testament continue to reinforce their place in the thrash scene while adjusting their sound with a lineup that keeps evolving.

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