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Cherry Red [Release date : 25.09.26] Todd Rundgren’s first promotional gig of his 12th studio album and first for 4 years, Nearly Human (1989), took place at the New York City Ritz on its release date. Rundgren being Rundgren had … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 10th 2026, 1:16pm

The Rasmus have put their own spin on an absolute classic ‘Forever Young’ from Alphaville, connecting the 80s with the modern day.

The song is a timeless ode to never letting the world get on top of your exuberance and lust for life. And with such a sentiment, it feels perfect for a band like The Rasmus, who take the original blueprint and make it completely their own.

The result is brimming with energy and joy, every melody pushed up another level. Yet, then out of nowhere, there is a breakdown and mosh part, which showcases the band’s desire to never do things by half or have anyone tell them what they are doing is right or wrong.

It’s sentimental. It’s surprising. It’s The Rasmus.

Vocalist Lauri Ylönen had this to say about the track:

“This song ‘Forever Young’ originally performed by German artist Alphaville is kind of like a soundtrack of our youth. Covering this song feels nostalgic but lyrically also quite relevant considering what’s happening in the world right now.”

The band are set to tour extensively over the coming months, making their way across North America, Latin America, the UK and Europe.

SEPTEMBER

10 – ALLSTON Brighton Music Hall
11 – QUEBEC CITY Salle Montaigne
13 – NEW YORK Racket
14 – PHILADELPHIA Union Transfer
16 – FLINT The Machine Shop
17 – LOUISVILLE Louder Than Life Festival
19 – MINNEAPOLIS Varsity Theater
20 – ST. LOUIS Delmar Hall
22 – HIDALGO Payne Arena
23 – DALLAS The Studio at The Bomb Factory
24 – HOUSTON Bad Astronaut
5 – AUSTIN Come And Take It Live
27 – ENGLEWOOD Gothic Theatre
28 -SALT LAKE CITY The Grand at The Complex
29 – GRAND JUNCTION Mesa Theater

OCTOBER

01 – PORTLAND Hawthorne Theatre
02 – BOISE The Shrine Social Club
03 – SEATTLE El Corazon
04 – VANCOUVER Rickshaw Theatre
06 – SACRAMENTO Ace of Spades
07 – RENO Cargo Concert Hall
08 -SAN FRANCISCO August Hall
11 – SAN DIEGO House of Blues
12 – LOS ANGELES The Regent Theater
14 – GUATEMALA Parque de la Industria
16 – SAN SALVADOR Besport
18 – TEGUCIGALPA Radio House Casa Campo
20 – SAN JOSE Pepper’s
22 – BOGOTA Auditorio Mayor CUN
24 – QUITO Teatro Bolivar
25 – PANAMA CITY Aurora at Soho Mall
27 – LIMA CC Leguia
29 – SANTIAGO Teatro Cariola
31 – SAO PAULO Carioca Club

NOVEMBER

02 – MONTEVIDEO MM Box
04 – ARGENTINA Teatro Flores

JANUARY 2027

28 – TALLINN Helitehdas
29 – RIGA Palladium
30 – VILNIUS Loftas Club
31 – GDAŃSK Club B90

FEBRUARY 2027

02 – POZNAN B17
03 – WROCLAW A2
04 – KRAKOW Studio
05 – BUDAPEST Barba Negra
06 – GRAZ PPC
08 – LINZ Posthof
09 – DORNBIRN Conrad Sohm
10 – TREVISO New Age
11 – RUBIGEN Muhle Hunziken
12 – VILLEURBANNE La Rayonne
13 – AUDINCOURT Le Moloco
14 – MANNHEIM Alte Feuerwache
16 – DUSSELDORF Zakk
17 – PRAGUE Forum Karlin
18 – BREMEN Schlachthof
19 – DRESDEN Beatpol
20 – ULM Roxy
22 – URLANGEN E-Werk
23 – NIJMEGEN Doornroosje
24 – LILLE Blacklab
26 – NORWICH Epic
27 – OXFORD O2 Academy Oxford
28 – LEEDS Stylus

MARCH 2027

02 – NEWCASTLE Northumbria Uni
03 – WOLVERHAMPTON KK’s Steel Mill
04 – BRISTOL Electric Bristol
05 – EXETER Phoenix
06 – BRIGHTON Chalk

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Posted on September 10th 2026, 12:51pm

Trap a toddler, just any foundling who wanders into your snare, and he’ll tell you: maximum gross-out can never be induced by sight, smell, touch, or taste alone. No, it’s that combination of all or some of the above that we call texture–texture is the most reliable shortcut to the gag reflex. With that in mind, Ferox eyed the self-titled debut from Aussie sextet Slime Dimension. AMG Industries already has a Vomit Guy on staff. Could I carve out a similar niche for myself in all things slimy and mucous-y? Ya gotta specialize to survive the onslaught of n00bs coming for your spot. I want to be Snot Guy! Will these nine tracks of death metal, delivered in a fleeting, sneeze-like twenty-six minutes, get me there? Empty your sinuses on me, Slime Dimension, and let’s find out.

When you unwad the tissue that is Slime Dimension, you may be surprised by the nuggets inside. The band name and album art promise something burbling and viscous. Instead, Slime Dimension traffics in polished and even catchy melodeath. From the moment you click “play,” it’s apparent that this platter is more of a sweet treat than it is a pile o’slop. Opener “Carcass Gravy” snaps you to attention with big Skeletonwitch vibes, as thrash-y riffs and Chance Garnette-style vocals fly by in a blur. Track after track whips past, with Slime Dimension displaying an aptitude for infectious choruses (“Carcass Gravy,” “The Beyond”) and tastefully dispensed guitar solos (“Weightless, Unhinged,” “Necrotic Solace”) that evoke genre titans The Black Dahlia Murder. Sprinkle it all with an overlay of the Party Lovecraft ethos that distinguishes Xoth and Slugdge from their peers, and it’s apparent that Slime Dimension has coughed up an appealing loogie. Even if this long player never escapes the shadow of its influences, Slime Dimension is still mostly worthy of the sliver of time it asks of you.

This is all familiar territory, but Slime Dimension make small choices along the way that keep things from getting mired in formula. The guitars of Sloptimus Slime and Slimeon Phoenix (a duo that’s been replaced since recording by Arnold Sludgenator and John Slimebo) intersect with the songs in interesting ways. They don’t simply plop a solo down two-thirds of the way through every track. That restraint makes the classic rock-inflected bars that finally drop during album centerpiece “Weightless, Unhinged” land harder than they otherwise might. These well-conceived dollops of novelty pop up throughout the slab’s brief run to make twenty-six minutes disappear before anyone has time to say “Gesundheit.”

The time might fly by too fast. Slime Dimension is a fleet and entertaining listen, but few moments stand out or leave a lasting impact. “Weightless, Unhinged,” “Necrotic Solace,” and closer “The Beyond” sport dynamic songwriting, and all three will stick to the wall if you flick ’em yonder. There are no outright duds on the platter, but the remaining tracks can feel like they’ve been buffed and shined to the point of becoming slight. Slime Dimension’s debut is crafted with enormous good cheer, from the earworm riffs to the slime-based fake names that come off just a bit goofy. The album lacks substance, though; there’s never enough nutritious gristle to justify the insulin spike these nine offerings are sure to induce.

An inessential good time is still a good time. Slime Dimension spew forth with a strong handle on their sound and the ability to channel their influences with brio. I got through this album with ease each and every time I played it. I’d bet large sums that the band is a ton of fun in a live setting. If they’re going to make an impact in the studio, though, they might want to balance their exuberance with something stickier.

Rating: 2.5/5.0
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: FLAC
Label: Self-Release
Websites: slimedimension.bandcamp.com|slimedimension.com
Releases Worldwide: September 11th, 2026

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One Alice in Chains album didn’t get the love it deserves.

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