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  • Drug Church – “Pynch”

    Drug Church have answered your prayers. The post-hardcore favorites are back with “Pynch,” their first new music since 2024’s Prude, which was our Album Of The Week. “It’s as close as we’ve ever come to a love song,” frontman Patrick Kindlon says. “This one is about meeting someone who won’t allow you to be a loser…

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  • US progressive rock group Advent Horizon announce new album “Falling Together” and first single “Past Life Parable”

    US-based progressive rock group Advent Horizon is set to return with a new studio album titled Falling Together. The follow-up to their critically acclaimed album 2023 release A Cell to Call Home will be released on May 15th, 2026, and is available for pre-order now here.

    Falling Together is a record about holding your beliefs under a microscope, and determining whether they are truly yours, or whether they were planted there by others when you were young and impressionable. Vocalist/Guitarist/Songwriter Rylee McDonald explains, “I’ve spent the past decade re-examining my upbringing and realized many of the ‘truths’ I was taught were carefully shaped beliefs. While rooted in my own experience, it revealed how we still divide ourselves by religion, politics, and class — an enduring ‘us vs. them.’ Falling Together is my attempt to capture those reflections in song.”

    To coincide with the announcement, the band is pleased to share the first single from the album, “Past Life Parable,” along with a full band performance video, which you can see now here:

    McDonald on the track: “Stylistically, ‘Past Life Parable’ is a sort of bridge between our older music and the new direction that I’ve been wanting for some time to take this band in. It’s heavy at times, but it’s also a melody-driven rock song with an overall uplifting tone. The harmonized guitar/synth solo at the end is something I’m particularly proud of, and can’t wait to recreate live.”

    Work on the new album traces back further than it might appear. Much of the material began taking shape during the sessions for A Cell To Call Home, when early ideas — including the expansive “In a Lone and Dreary World” — proved too large in scope to fit that record. Rather than force it into the previous release, the band set those songs aside and began shaping a follow-up built around the same musical DNA. By the time A Cell To Call Home arrived, roughly a third of the next album already existed, and the following year was spent refining and expanding it into a complete statement. The goal became clear: distill what makes the band distinct into something heavier, tighter, and more representative of their identity.

    The writing ultimately unfolded in two distinct periods. Half of the material dates from 2018–2021, while the remainder was composed during the summer of 2024, when Rylee McDonald and drummer Mike Lofgreen spent Mondays working beside a remote mountain lake in northern Utah. The quiet surroundings and isolation shaped the tone of the newer material, with several key tracks emerging directly from those sessions.

    Recording followed between January and May 2025 at Cold House Studios in Provo, Utah, co-produced by the band alongside engineer and mixer Zach Boorman. The album was mastered by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Haken, Leprous, BTBAM) and its visual presentation was completed with artwork by Travis Smith (Opeth, Devin Townsend, Lamb of God, Mastadon), helping bring the project’s sound and atmosphere fully into focus.

    “Falling Together” is available on CD and vinyl here
    https://adventhorizon.bandcamp.com/
    as well as on all streaming platforms.

    1. In A Lone And Dreary World (19:03)
    2. Faiths Window (5:20)
    3. Patience (4:53)
    4. Past Life Parable (5:03)
    5. Gravity I (2:35)
    6. Gravity II (4:49)
    7. Animals (5:34)

    ADVENT HORIZON is:
    Rylee McDonald – Vocals, Guitars, Keys
    Mike Lofgreen – Drums and Percussion
    Cason Wood – Bass, Keys, Trombone
    Grant Matheson – Guitar, Keys, Vocals

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  • Lord Sear Dead At 53

    The endlessly charming DJ, radio personality, and underground rap staple Lord Sear has passed away. As TMZ reports, Sear’s friends and collaborators, including Eminem, shared the news of his passing on Wednesday night. No cause of death has been reported. Sear was 53.

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  • Bill Orcutt & Mabe Fratti Announce New Album Almost Waking: Hear Two Tracks

    All-star team-up alert! Or at least they’re stars if you have the good taste and decency to recognize them as such. Two prolific experimental musicians, American guitarist Bill Orcutt and Guatemalan cellist/vocalist Mabe Fratti, have joined forces for a new album called Almost Waking. That’s cool. That’s very cool. The album is coming in May,…

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  • Rhino Proof Set To Unleash New Album Light, Dark, The End Featuring Singles “Deeper Form of Love” and “My Life Is Fine” – @thebeast

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    Rhino Proof Set To Unleash New Album Light, Dark, The End Featuring Singles “ Deeper Form of Love” and “ My Life Is Fine”

    The Finnish heavy metal underground continues to deliver the goods, and Rhino Proof is ready to prove it again. The band has officially announced their upcoming album Light, Dark, The End , the long- awaited follow- up to their self- titled debut, delivering a fresh blast of classic- inspired heavy metal forged in the spirit of legends like Judas Priest , Accept , and Dio .
    Formed in Joensuu, Finland in 2016 , Rhino Proof quickly made their mark with their 2018 self- titled debut album. The release earned strong praise across the European metal press and even landed the band fourth place in Hard Rock Highlights lists in Italy and Portugal that year. Since then, the band has weathered lineup changes and spent years refining their sound, returning now stronger, heavier, and more focused than ever.
    The upcoming album Light, Dark, The End represents the next chapter in the band’s evolution. Packed with soaring vocals, twin- guitar power, and classic heavy metal attitude, the record blends old- school metal grit with modern energy. Two singles will lead the charge: “ Deeper Form of Love” and “ My Life Is Fine,” both showcasing the band’s dynamic songwriting and unmistakable heavy metal punch.
    The album was produced by guitarists Rane Riikonen and Erkko Joronen , with mastering handled by Jone Väänänen , ensuring a powerful and polished sound that still keeps the raw edge metal fans crave.
    With the new lineup locked in and a new album ready to roar, Rhino Proof is primed to make serious noise in the global heavy metal scene.
    Lineup

    Jukka Nummi – Vocals
    Pasi Nousiainen – Bass
    Erkko Joronen – Guitar
    Rane Riikonen – Guitar
    Sami Ratilainen – Drums
    Fans can stream and follow the band’s latest releases here:
    https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/rhinoproof/f8ui
    For press inquiries or additional information: zach@metaldevastationradio.com

    Connect: 
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    Contact: rhinoproofinfo@gmail.com
  • Jack Osbourne Names New Baby After Late Father Ozzy In Emotional Family Tribute

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    Who Is Ozzy Matilda Osbourne?

    Ozzy Matilda Osbourne is the newborn daughter of Jack Osbourne and Aree Gearhart, named in honor of Jack’s late father Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away in July 2025.

    TL;DR

    • Jack Osbourne and wife Aree Gearhart welcomed a baby girl on March 5
    • The child is named Ozzy Matilda Osbourne
    • She was named in tribute to Jack’s late father Ozzy Osbourne
    • Baby Ozzy weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces
    • She is Jack’s fifth daughter
    • Ozzy Osbourne passed away July 22, 2025

    The Osbourne family just welcomed a new member — and the name carries powerful meaning.

    Jack Osbourne and his wife Aree Gearhart have announced the birth of their daughter Ozzy Matilda Osbourne, a tribute to Jack’s legendary father Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away in July 2025.

    For longtime fans of the Prince Of Darkness, the name immediately stands out as both symbolic and emotional — a new generation carrying forward the Osbourne legacy.

    The Osbourne Family Welcomes A New Generation

    The couple revealed the birth through a joint Instagram post.

    “Introducing Ozzy Matilda Osbourne,” the caption read alongside the announcement of their newborn daughter.

    Ozzy Matilda was born March 5, weighing 7 pounds and 4 ounces.

    She is the second child Jack shares with Gearhart. Their first daughter together, Maple Artemis Osbourne, was born in July 2022.

    Jack is also a father to three daughters from his previous marriage to Lisa Stelly:

    • Pearl Clementine Osbourne
    • Andy Rose Osbourne
    • Minnie Theodora Osbourne

    That makes Ozzy Matilda the fifth daughter in Jack’s growing family.

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    Why The Name Ozzy Carries Extra Meaning

    The timing of the birth adds a deeper emotional layer.

    Jack revealed in a recent interview that his father knew about the pregnancy before he passed away, which helped bring a sense of hope during an extremely difficult time for the family.

    “It’s awesome. We’re super-excited,” Jack said while discussing the pregnancy months earlier.

    “It’s been partly a healthy distraction, partly healing — probably in that kind of full-cycle category in a weird way. It’s taken energy out of the grieving side of things and parked it in something hopeful.”

    For the Osbournes, the arrival of a child named Ozzy feels like a symbolic passing of the torch — not musically, but emotionally.

    The Loss Of Ozzy Osbourne Still Looms Large

    Ozzy Osbourne passed away on July 22, 2025, leaving behind one of the most influential legacies in the history of heavy music.

    The official death certificate revealed that the Black Sabbath icon died of a heart attack, with coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease listed as contributing health conditions.

    His death came only weeks after what would ultimately become his final live performance, closing a historic career that reshaped heavy metal forever.

    For fans, Ozzy’s impact is impossible to measure.

    From helping invent heavy metal with Black Sabbath to building a legendary solo career with albums like Blizzard Of Ozz and Diary Of A Madman, his influence stretches across generations of musicians.

    Now, his name continues through a new generation of the Osbourne family.

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    A Full Circle Moment For The Osbourne Family

    For Jack Osbourne, the birth represents something deeply personal.

    Losing a parent is one of the hardest moments anyone faces, but welcoming a child at the same time often shifts the emotional gravity.

    Grief and hope tend to collide in strange ways during those moments.

    Naming his daughter Ozzy doesn’t just honor a legendary rock icon. It also preserves the memory of a father, grandfather, and family figure whose personality and presence shaped an entire era of music culture.

    And for fans who grew up watching the Osbourne family evolve from Black Sabbath legends to reality television icons, the moment feels strangely poetic.

    The Prince Of Darkness may be gone — but the name lives on.

    Check This Out – Ranking the 13 Ozzy Osbourne Solo Songs That Built a Throne

    FAQ

    Who Is Ozzy Matilda Osbourne?
    Ozzy Matilda Osbourne is the daughter of Jack Osbourne and Aree Gearhart, born March 5, 2026.

    Why Did Jack Osbourne Name His Daughter Ozzy?
    The baby was named in tribute to Jack’s father, Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away in July 2025.

    How Many Children Does Jack Osbourne Have?
    Jack Osbourne now has five daughters.

    When Did Ozzy Osbourne Pass Away?
    Ozzy Osbourne died July 22, 2025.

    Ozzy Osbourne Bio

    Ozzy Osbourne is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in heavy metal history. Rising to global fame as the frontman of Black Sabbath in the early 1970s, he helped create the blueprint for heavy metal music. After leaving Sabbath, Ozzy launched a hugely successful solo career with classic albums like Blizzard Of Ozz, Diary Of A Madman, and No More Tears. Known as the “Prince Of Darkness,” Osbourne became a cultural icon whose influence extended far beyond music through television, festivals like Ozzfest, and decades of touring.

    The post Jack Osbourne Names New Baby After Late Father Ozzy In Emotional Family Tribute appeared first on Loaded Radio.

  • Unsane’s Going on Tour in North America Later This Year

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    Noise rock trio Unsane have announced a super special run of tour dates for later this year and fans of their recently reissued album Occupational Hazard may not want to miss it.

    Set to kick off on September 4 in San Antonio, Texas, the tour will feature Unsane playing the entirety of the aforementioned 1998 album. They’re going to do so because it recently received its first-ever reissue.

    The entire 32-date run of shows will eventually come to an end on October 10 in Austin, Texas. Other stops along the way include Denver, Tucson, Seattle, Chicago, and a whole buncha dates in Canada. Folks out in Saskatoon and Winnepeg, get hyped.

    You can check out the full list of tour dates below and plan out when you’ll be catching Unsane live.

    Unsane Tour Dates

    09/04 San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger Small Room
    09/05 Dallas, TX @ Dusty’s
    09/07 Louisville, KY @ Portal
    09/08 St. Louis, MO @Off Broadway Night Club
    09/09 Kansas City, MO @ Record Bar
    09/10 Omaha, NE @ Reverb Lounge
    09/11 Denver, CO @ HQ
    09/12 Laramie, WY @ Cowboy Bar
    09/14 Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress
    09/15 San Diego, CA @ Casbah
    09/16 Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room
    09/17 San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
    09/18 Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
    09/19 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
    09/20 Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre
    09/22 Calgary, AB @ Palomino
    09/23 Saskatoon, SK @ Black Cat Tavern
    09/24 Winnipeg, MB @ Times Changed club
    09/25 Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
    09/26 Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade
    09/27 Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen
    09/29 Toronto, ON @ The Garrison
    09/30 Montreal, QC @ Le Ritz
    10/01 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Upstairs
    10/02 Troy, NY @ No Fun
    10/03 Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
    10/04 Washington, DC @ Pearl Street Warehouse
    10/06 Atlanta, GA @ EARL
    10/07 Birmingham, AL @ The Saturn
    10/08 New Orleans, LA @ Santos Bar
    10/09 Houston, TX @ White Oak Upstairs Stage
    10/10 Austin, TX @ Far Out Lounge

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  • Time Tripper – singer/bandleader/songwriter Erik S. Björngard

    Singer/bandleader/songwriter Erik S. Björngard – Time Tripper Interviewed by: Anders Sandvall Thanks to Chris Siloma at C.S Management and Promotion for setting up the interview. […]

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  • Bruce Springsteen Biopic Shows That Struggle of Making Art is Real

    I wasn’t a rabid fan of The Boss when I streamed ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’ on a recent flight to Mexico, but I came away from the movie with a new appreciation for Bruce Springsteen’s cathartic musical journey.

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