In a recent interview on ‘The Wildman Podcast’, Cannibal Corpse drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz confirmed that they are taking a break from playing live so that they can focus on their their next studio album, in which they will begin recording at “some point soon”. This record be the follow-up to 2023’s Chaos Horrific. More info in due time. Read more…
Connecticut hardcore and metal mainstays Hatebreed are set to lead the 2026 run of the Summer Slaughter tour, bringing a stacked lineup along for the ride. Joining them on the road are Devourment, Snuffed On Sight, Balmora, and Face Yourself, rounding out a bill that leans heavily into aggressive and extreme sounds.
For the final stretch, the tour will get an added boost from veteran death metal act Incantation, who are scheduled to appear on the last five dates. Their inclusion is expected to give the closing shows an extra punch.
Fans looking to catch the tour can now secure their spots, as tickets are currently available here.
7/02 Reading PA Reverb 7/03 Virginia Beach VA Elevation 27 7/05 Worcester MA The Palladium 7/07 Cincinnati OH Bogart’s 7/08 Nashville TN Brooklyn Bowl 7/09 New Orleans LA Tipitina’s 7/10 Houston TX House of Blues 7/11 Austin TX Emo’s 7/12 Tulsa OK Cain’s Ballroom 7/14 Denver CO Summit Music Hall 7/15 Omaha NE The Admiral 7/19 Saginaw MI The Vault 7/21 St Louis MO Pop’s Nightclub (+ Incantation, no Devourment) 7/22 Fort Wayne IN Piere’s Entertainment Center (+ Incantation, no Devourment) 7/23 Toronto ON Phoenix Concert Theatre (+ Incantation, no Devourment) 7/24 Buffalo NY Town Ballroom (+ Incantation, no Devourment)
On Friday, Australian indie rock guitar hero Courtney Barnett will release Creature Of Habit, her first album since leaving Melbourne for Los Angeles. We’ve already posted a bunch of early tracks: “Stay In Your Lane,” the Waxahatchee collab “Site Unseen,” the two-pack of “Mantis” and “Sugar Plum.” Today, Barnett shares one final song before the…
For what feels like forever now, Acid Bath has been touring all over the place as if they’re making up for lost time. We’ve reported on pretty much every tour date announcement since the band’s reunion because we don’t know how long it’ll be before they slink back into hiding. Gotta appreciate the time we get with ’em, so of course when they play an unexpected song to close out a recent set, you know I’m going to share it with you all.
While playing at The Caverns in Pelham, Texas, Acid Bath pulled out “The Blue” from their 1994 album When The Kite String Pops. It’s an incredibly heavy number and definitely one that caught the crowd by surprise.
So yeah, be sure to check out the clip below. If you’d like to catch ’em live, you can do so by checking out the list of remaining tour dates below and grabbing yourself a ticket.
Acid Bath Tour Dates
3/28 Houston TX White Oak Music Hall Lawn (w/ Obituary, High On Fire & Necrofier) 4/4 Dallas TX South Side Ballroom (w/ Baroness & Fugitive) 4/17 Atlanta GA The Eastern (w/ Crowbar & Eyehategod) 4/24 Las Vegas NV Sick New World 6/25 Manchester UK O2 Ritz (w/ Green Lung & Conan) 6/29 Stockholm SWE Strawberry Arena 7/2 Paris FRA Stade de France 7/4 Paris FRA Stade de France 7/6 Milan ITA Ippodromo Snai la Maura 7/8 Berlin GER Olympiastadion 7/10 Dusseldorf GER Open Air Park Dusseldorf 7/13 London UK Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 7/15 London UK Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 7/18 Warsaw POL PGE Narodowy 7/19 Warsaw POL PGE Narodowy 8/16 Portland OR Pioneer Courtside Square (w/ YOB, Shawn James & Lacabra) 9/5 Asheville NC Hellbender (w/ Melvins & Kylesa)
Equine pranks, epic benders and a million-dollar tantrum: This is what it was like being the (second) longest-serving member in rock’n’roll’s greatest band
What Did Parkway Drive Say About Jed Gordon’s Guilty Plea?
Winston McCall confirmed the band supports the victim, condemns the actions without hesitation, and accepts moral responsibility for employing Jed Gordon.
TL;DR:
Parkway Drive frontman Winston McCall issued a detailed video statement addressing Jed Gordon’s guilty plea, making it clear the band supports the victim, condemns the actions, and accepts responsibility for their past association. The statement also calls for broader accountability within the scene.
This Was A Direct And Unfiltered Response
There’s no ambiguity in how this was delivered.
No softened language. No attempt to distance without addressing it. The statement is direct, uncomfortable at times, and clearly meant to leave no room for interpretation.
And in situations like this, that clarity matters.
The Timing And Tone Carry Weight
This wasn’t an immediate reaction—it came days after the news broke.
That gap gave the band time to respond carefully, but it also raised questions about tone and intent. This follow-up makes it clear they understood how their initial response was received—and why they needed to address it head-on.
What Led To This Situation
Before this statement, reports confirmed that Jed Gordon—former Parkway Drive employee and brother of drummer Ben Gordon—pled guilty to having sexual intercourse with a person between the ages of 14 and 16.
The case stems from alleged contact that began in 2002, when Gordon was 21, and continued into 2003. According to reports, the victim attempted to reach out to Gordon years later, beginning in 2021, before eventually going to authorities.
Gordon has since been released from custody and is currently awaiting sentencing, which is scheduled for May 19.
The Core Message From Parkway Drive
Full Support For The Victim
McCall made the band’s position clear from the start: “Number 1, we support the victim. The victim. We support the victim 100%. She deserves justice. She deserves her space. She deserves her time. She deserves to be heard. We 100% support that. 20 years of trauma, I cannot imagine what that is like to bear.”
There’s no hedging in that statement.
A Direct And Unequivocal Condemnation
McCall continued his statement with a clear stance: “Number 2, we condemn this. We condemn this without hesitation. If there was anything in our initial response that left people wondering about that. I want to make this crystal clear for everyone: this is fucked. This is fucked, and this is Jed’s reckoning to answer for. It’s his reckoning, and he will answer for it.”
McCall didn’t avoid the connection: “We employed him for a long time, and we put him in a position where he had contact with a lot of people, and, um, it’s our moral responsibility to carry. That’s our moral responsibility to carry. We see it, we see it and we hold it.”
That admission is a key part of the statement.
An Apology To Those Affected
He continued: “Anyone that’s had bad interactions with Jed while employed with us, we’re so sorry. Yeah, we’re so sorry. We knew he could be bad with people, and our inaction on just that level is— yeah, there’s no excuse for that, and we apologize. But we did not know the extent of his behavior. We did not know.”
It acknowledges both awareness and limits.
The Band Says They Were Blindsided
How They Learned About It
McCall explained: “We’ve been completely blindsided by this. We found out about this, the band found out about this through screenshots of court dates, um, from documents that were already online circulating. We were still finding out new information through Sydney Morning Herald article that we were part of yesterday. Yeah, completely fucking blindsided.”
That context adds perspective—but doesn’t replace accountability.
Addressing The Initial Response
Responding To Criticism
McCall addressed concerns directly: “If our initial response came across as cold, uh, I also want to say that was never the intent. We take this situation really, really seriously… we did not want to do anything to jeopardize the justice system. But we can definitely understand if people felt… there was a coldness to our communication, and if that hurt someone, uh, we see that, we’re sorry for that.”
That acknowledgment is part of why this follow-up matters.
The Conversation Expands Beyond The Band
Looking At The Bigger Picture
McCall didn’t keep the focus narrow: “This whole story is heartbreaking. The whole story is heartbreaking… The Byron hardcore scene grew out of an already toxic Byron culture… It was drug abuse, alcohol abuse, domestic violence… it was everywhere.”
This shifts the conversation beyond one individual.
And it raises a bigger question—how often do scenes take a hard look at themselves when something like this happens?
A Direct Message About Change
He continued: “To the women, women deserve to be safe, women deserve to be heard, women deserve to be seen, and women deserve to be respected.”
“Every person watching this now knows a sexual assault survivor. You might not know it, but you do.”
“We as men need to do better. We need to stand up and we need to be better.”
This is where the statement moves from response to call for action.
McCall made it clear this isn’t passive: “To the men in this scene, don’t stand for bullshit. You gotta look at your mates… and you’ve gotta speak out. That’s how change happens.”
That’s a direct challenge—not just commentary.
What The Band Says It Represents
He closed by tying it back to identity: “This music has always been about more than just the sound… it’s about the community. And communities are responsible and they take accountability.”
“This is what this band stands for. It stands for a community. It always has and it always will.”
This Didn’t Feel Like A Standard Band Response
There’s a difference between addressing a situation and actually engaging with it.
This statement leans into the latter.
It’s not polished in a corporate way. It’s not trying to move past the issue quickly. It stays in it, acknowledges uncomfortable realities, and pushes the conversation outward.
And that’s what makes it stand out.
So the real question now is—does a statement like this actually lead to change, or does the responsibility shift to what happens next inside the scene?
They stated full support for the victim, condemned the actions, and acknowledged their responsibility for employing him.
Did Parkway Drive Know About The Situation?
According to Winston McCall, the band says they were blindsided and learned through publicly circulating information.
Why Did Parkway Drive Issue A Second Statement?
To clarify their position and address concerns that their initial response felt too cold.
What Is The Main Message Of The Statement?
Accountability, support for the victim, and a call for broader cultural change.
Band Bio: Parkway Drive
Parkway Drive is an Australian metalcore band formed in Byron Bay in 2003. Known for their aggressive sound and global reach, they have become one of the most prominent acts in modern heavy music.
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MetalTalk favourite James Kennedy And The Underdogs have signed to Combat Records, promising a new album for this autumn. The label, formerly run by Megadeth’s Dave Ellefson, is now owned by Robert Dujmusic and Alex Stojak and has its base in Germany.
“Combat is thrilled to back the mighty Underdogs,” Dujmusic told MetalTalk, “a hard-working, hard-touring band with a punk attitude worthy of the Combat name. And their new album is insane.”
James Kennedy, the author of Loud Medicine and Noise Damage, released the album Make Anger Great Again in 202 drawing the ire of YouTube, which banned the film for the single The Power.
“We’re so stoked to be working with the awesome crew over at Combat,” James Kennedy said. “It’s great to see that iconic name back in business, and we’ve got one hell of a new record to unleash on it.”
The Underdogs hit the road on tour with Gypsy Pistoleros through April and May, and Kennedy promises that we will get the chance to hear some of the new material live.
The band have been rehearsing an entirely new set at their band headquarters in Newport. “We’re so excited to start playing these new tunes live and see how people react to them,” Kennedy told MetalTalk. “We’re keeping some old favourites in the set, though, too.”
James Kennedy promises that more information about the new album, singles, videos and shows will be announced soon in what is shaping up to be a busy year for the band. They have also just launched a brand new website, which will be the central hub for music, photos, videos and info old and new. You can find out more at JamesKennedyOfficial.com.
The glam punk goth ‘n’ roll outlaws Gypsy Pistoleros will release Dark Faerie Tales, their “most ambitious and eclectic album yet,” on 17 April 2026. Tickets and Dark Faerie Tales pre-orders are available from gypsypistoleros.com.
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The glam punk goth ‘n’ roll outlaws Gypsy Pistoleros will release Dark Faerie Tales, their “most ambitious and eclectic album yet,” on 17 April 2026, along with their biggest UK headline
Event Details
The glam punk goth ‘n’ roll outlaws Gypsy Pistoleros will release Dark Faerie Tales, their “most ambitious and eclectic album yet,” on 17 April 2026, along with their biggest UK headline tour to date.
Following the success of their previous album Church Of The Pistoleros, Gypsy Pistoleros have conjured something even bolder. Dark Faerie Tales is a dark fairytale for the damned, a love letter to the beautiful and broken, and a twisted hymn for the strange of heart.
“Born from the fires of their own mythology, Dark Faerie Tales drifts through haunted woods and neon dreams,” the band said, “where sleaze-drenched punk anthems meet gothic grandeur, and glam swagger burns with outlaw soul.”
The Dark Faerie Tales begin at The Band Club, St Austell, on 11 April 2026, with a press launch at The Underworld on 16 April 2026.
The band play Breaking Bands Festival, Droitwich, on 23 May, Beltane Gathering Festival, Wales, over 1-2 May, and a festival appearance to be confirmed on 9 May 2026.
Tickets and pre-orders will be available from gypsypistoleros.com.
The glam punk goth ‘n’ roll outlaws Gypsy Pistoleros will release Dark Faerie Tales, their “most ambitious and eclectic album yet,” on 17 April 2026, along with their biggest UK headline
Event Details
The glam punk goth ‘n’ roll outlaws Gypsy Pistoleros will release Dark Faerie Tales, their “most ambitious and eclectic album yet,” on 17 April 2026, along with their biggest UK headline tour to date.
Following the success of their previous album Church Of The Pistoleros, Gypsy Pistoleros have conjured something even bolder. Dark Faerie Tales is a dark fairytale for the damned, a love letter to the beautiful and broken, and a twisted hymn for the strange of heart.
“Born from the fires of their own mythology, Dark Faerie Tales drifts through haunted woods and neon dreams,” the band said, “where sleaze-drenched punk anthems meet gothic grandeur, and glam swagger burns with outlaw soul.”
The Dark Faerie Tales begin at The Band Club, St Austell, on 11 April 2026, with a press launch at The Underworld on 16 April 2026.
The band play Breaking Bands Festival, Droitwich, on 23 May, Beltane Gathering Festival, Wales, over 1-2 May, and a festival appearance to be confirmed on 9 May 2026.
Tickets and pre-orders will be available from gypsypistoleros.com.
The glam punk goth ‘n’ roll outlaws Gypsy Pistoleros will release Dark Faerie Tales, their “most ambitious and eclectic album yet,” on 17 April 2026, along with their biggest UK headline
Event Details
The glam punk goth ‘n’ roll outlaws Gypsy Pistoleros will release Dark Faerie Tales, their “most ambitious and eclectic album yet,” on 17 April 2026, along with their biggest UK headline tour to date.
Following the success of their previous album Church Of The Pistoleros, Gypsy Pistoleros have conjured something even bolder. Dark Faerie Tales is a dark fairytale for the damned, a love letter to the beautiful and broken, and a twisted hymn for the strange of heart.
“Born from the fires of their own mythology, Dark Faerie Tales drifts through haunted woods and neon dreams,” the band said, “where sleaze-drenched punk anthems meet gothic grandeur, and glam swagger burns with outlaw soul.”
The Dark Faerie Tales begin at The Band Club, St Austell, on 11 April 2026, with a press launch at The Underworld on 16 April 2026.
The band play Breaking Bands Festival, Droitwich, on 23 May, Beltane Gathering Festival, Wales, over 1-2 May, and a festival appearance to be confirmed on 9 May 2026.
Tickets and pre-orders will be available from gypsypistoleros.com.
The glam punk goth ‘n’ roll outlaws Gypsy Pistoleros will release Dark Faerie Tales, their “most ambitious and eclectic album yet,” on 17 April 2026, along with their biggest UK headline
Event Details
The glam punk goth ‘n’ roll outlaws Gypsy Pistoleros will release Dark Faerie Tales, their “most ambitious and eclectic album yet,” on 17 April 2026, along with their biggest UK headline tour to date.
Following the success of their previous album Church Of The Pistoleros, Gypsy Pistoleros have conjured something even bolder. Dark Faerie Tales is a dark fairytale for the damned, a love letter to the beautiful and broken, and a twisted hymn for the strange of heart.
“Born from the fires of their own mythology, Dark Faerie Tales drifts through haunted woods and neon dreams,” the band said, “where sleaze-drenched punk anthems meet gothic grandeur, and glam swagger burns with outlaw soul.”
The Dark Faerie Tales begin at The Band Club, St Austell, on 11 April 2026, with a press launch at The Underworld on 16 April 2026.
The band play Breaking Bands Festival, Droitwich, on 23 May, Beltane Gathering Festival, Wales, over 1-2 May, and a festival appearance to be confirmed on 9 May 2026.
Tickets and pre-orders will be available from gypsypistoleros.com.
The glam punk goth ‘n’ roll outlaws Gypsy Pistoleros will release Dark Faerie Tales, their “most ambitious and eclectic album yet,” on 17 April 2026, along with their biggest UK headline
Event Details
The glam punk goth ‘n’ roll outlaws Gypsy Pistoleros will release Dark Faerie Tales, their “most ambitious and eclectic album yet,” on 17 April 2026, along with their biggest UK headline tour to date.
Following the success of their previous album Church Of The Pistoleros, Gypsy Pistoleros have conjured something even bolder. Dark Faerie Tales is a dark fairytale for the damned, a love letter to the beautiful and broken, and a twisted hymn for the strange of heart.
“Born from the fires of their own mythology, Dark Faerie Tales drifts through haunted woods and neon dreams,” the band said, “where sleaze-drenched punk anthems meet gothic grandeur, and glam swagger burns with outlaw soul.”
The Dark Faerie Tales begin at The Band Club, St Austell, on 11 April 2026, with a press launch at The Underworld on 16 April 2026.
The band play Breaking Bands Festival, Droitwich, on 23 May, Beltane Gathering Festival, Wales, over 1-2 May, and a festival appearance to be confirmed on 9 May 2026.
Tickets and pre-orders will be available from gypsypistoleros.com.
The glam punk goth ‘n’ roll outlaws Gypsy Pistoleros will release Dark Faerie Tales, their “most ambitious and eclectic album yet,” on 17 April 2026, along with their biggest UK headline
Event Details
The glam punk goth ‘n’ roll outlaws Gypsy Pistoleros will release Dark Faerie Tales, their “most ambitious and eclectic album yet,” on 17 April 2026, along with their biggest UK headline tour to date.
Following the success of their previous album Church Of The Pistoleros, Gypsy Pistoleros have conjured something even bolder. Dark Faerie Tales is a dark fairytale for the damned, a love letter to the beautiful and broken, and a twisted hymn for the strange of heart.
“Born from the fires of their own mythology, Dark Faerie Tales drifts through haunted woods and neon dreams,” the band said, “where sleaze-drenched punk anthems meet gothic grandeur, and glam swagger burns with outlaw soul.”
The Dark Faerie Tales begin at The Band Club, St Austell, on 11 April 2026, with a press launch at The Underworld on 16 April 2026.
The band play Breaking Bands Festival, Droitwich, on 23 May, Beltane Gathering Festival, Wales, over 1-2 May, and a festival appearance to be confirmed on 9 May 2026.
Tickets and pre-orders will be available from gypsypistoleros.com.
The glam punk goth ‘n’ roll outlaws Gypsy Pistoleros will release Dark Faerie Tales, their “most ambitious and eclectic album yet,” on 17 April 2026, along with their biggest UK headline
Event Details
The glam punk goth ‘n’ roll outlaws Gypsy Pistoleros will release Dark Faerie Tales, their “most ambitious and eclectic album yet,” on 17 April 2026, along with their biggest UK headline tour to date.
Following the success of their previous album Church Of The Pistoleros, Gypsy Pistoleros have conjured something even bolder. Dark Faerie Tales is a dark fairytale for the damned, a love letter to the beautiful and broken, and a twisted hymn for the strange of heart.
“Born from the fires of their own mythology, Dark Faerie Tales drifts through haunted woods and neon dreams,” the band said, “where sleaze-drenched punk anthems meet gothic grandeur, and glam swagger burns with outlaw soul.”
The Dark Faerie Tales begin at The Band Club, St Austell, on 11 April 2026, with a press launch at The Underworld on 16 April 2026.
The band play Breaking Bands Festival, Droitwich, on 23 May, Beltane Gathering Festival, Wales, over 1-2 May, and a festival appearance to be confirmed on 9 May 2026.
Tickets and pre-orders will be available from gypsypistoleros.com.
The glam punk goth ‘n’ roll outlaws Gypsy Pistoleros will release Dark Faerie Tales, their “most ambitious and eclectic album yet,” on 17 April 2026, along with their biggest UK headline
Event Details
The glam punk goth ‘n’ roll outlaws Gypsy Pistoleros will release Dark Faerie Tales, their “most ambitious and eclectic album yet,” on 17 April 2026, along with their biggest UK headline tour to date.
Following the success of their previous album Church Of The Pistoleros, Gypsy Pistoleros have conjured something even bolder. Dark Faerie Tales is a dark fairytale for the damned, a love letter to the beautiful and broken, and a twisted hymn for the strange of heart.
“Born from the fires of their own mythology, Dark Faerie Tales drifts through haunted woods and neon dreams,” the band said, “where sleaze-drenched punk anthems meet gothic grandeur, and glam swagger burns with outlaw soul.”
The Dark Faerie Tales begin at The Band Club, St Austell, on 11 April 2026, with a press launch at The Underworld on 16 April 2026.
The band play Breaking Bands Festival, Droitwich, on 23 May, Beltane Gathering Festival, Wales, over 1-2 May, and a festival appearance to be confirmed on 9 May 2026.
Tickets and pre-orders will be available from gypsypistoleros.com.
