Lindsey Buckingham was attacked today in Santa Monica. A woman described as a stalking suspect by NBC 4 threw an unknown substance at Buckingham, 76, while he was walking into an appointment. Police have reportedly identified the woman, who Buckingham is reportedly familiar with from previous incidents. She fled the scene, but police anticipate an arrest soon. There’s no word as to whether Buckingham suffered any health consequences from the attack.
Founded in 1984, Chastain emerged as a powerhouse of American heavy metal, driven by the neoclassical precision of guitar virtuoso David T. Chastain. Based in Cincinnati, the band became a cornerstone of the Shrapnel Records era, a time when technical proficiency and “shred” guitar were reaching their zenith. Unlike many of their contemporaries who focused solely on instrumental flair, Chastain prioritized songcraft, blending intricate, sophisticated guitar work with the grit of what would become known years later as power metal.
A defining element of the band’s identity and their greatest weapon is the legendary vocalist Leather Leone. At a time when the metal scene was overwhelmingly male-dominated, Leone established herself as one of the most powerful and commanding voices in the genre.
Her performance on The Voice of the Cult remains a masterclass in metal vocals, characterized by a rasping, aggressive delivery that never sacrifices melody. Her chemistry with David T. Chastain’s darkening compositions elevated the band from a technical project to a true cult icon of the underground.
Originally released in 1988 and now re-issued by Nameless Grave Records, The Voice of the Cult is widely regarded as one of the best works in the genre and the title track has stood the test of time to be considered a true heavy metal anthm. This definitive CD reissue features an all-new layout and a 16-page booklet including insightful liner notes by Sarah Kitteringham. To further cement its status as an essential artifact of 80s heavy metal, the release includes two bonus demo tracks, featuring one unreleased song that has never been heard by fans until now.
The closing chapter of a defining trilogy, back on vinyl Season of Mist will reissue Sleep of the Angels, the fifth full-length album by Greek extreme metal duo Rotting Christ. Originally released in January 1999 on Century Media, the album is presented on vinyl, across ten tracks and a full runtime of 41 minutes. Sleep […]
Not a lot of people know this but when Trevor Horn took Frankie Goes to Hollywood into the studio to record Relax, he had a dilemma. The track debuted live on The Tube in 1983 and was a very different beast to the one finally released. Bass heavy funk, with no frills – sparse and […]
Not a lot of people know this but when Trevor Horn took Frankie Goes to Hollywood into the studio to record Relax, he had a dilemma. The track debuted live on The Tube in 1983 and was a very different beast to the one finally released. Bass heavy funk, with no frills – sparse and […]
Stoner doomers Monolord have unveiled details and first single in connection with their new album announcement. Dubbed Neverending, it will be set free on May 29th via Relapse Records. Concurrently, in support of the new release, the trio has announced a headlining US tour as well as European. Read more…
A forbidding presence on the Australian black metal scene since 2014, Brisbane based Graveir have built a formidable reputation with an EP, two split releases and two incredible full-length albums – 2016s Iconostasis and 2020s King Of The Silent World. The individual and distinctly discomforting blend of skin flaying ferocity, unnerving, warped melody and all-consuming atmosphere, ridden with terror and […]
Today, Hells Headbangers announces May 8th as the international release date for Nocturnal Departure‘s highly anticipated third album, Spiritual Cessation, on CD and vinyl LP formats. In 2022, Nocturnal Departure made their presence felt in the international black metal underground with the release of their second album, Clandestine Theurgy, courtesy of new label home Hells Headbangers. Here, the Canadians delivered a masterclass in […]
