PinkPantheress is now the type of artist who wins MTV Video Music Awards, though not the kind where the actual awards get televised. Last night, PinkPantheress took home her first-ever moonman trophy, winning the non-broadcast Best Art Direction award for the “Stateside” remix with Zara Larsson. She was in the building for the ceremony, striking poses with peers like Charli XCX.
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Reviewed by Sam Jones
Master are easily the most underrated, longest running band to have never achieved the adamant respect owed to them. Formed way back in 1983 out of Illinois, United States originally, Master led the charge of death metal with their first Demos in 1985 though with sporadic activity, releasing their self-titled debut full length in 1990 since which Master have been continuously churning out record after record, tour after tour, with unceasing and unwavering commitment to extreme metal. Later moving to the Czech Republic Master, fronted by the towering name of Paul Speckmann, has one of the most consistently excellent discographies in death metal. Today brings us to their sixteenth studio album, Among The Seeds Of Death, primed for an October 16th release window. Once again partnered with Hammerheart Records Master are currently set to see their forty-fifth anniversary in just two years, a milestone I’m confident they’ll see and surpass with ease. Let’s dive back into the sordid and calamitous world that is Master.
Master’s furious stance on death metal is derived from their unflinching belief in keeping songwriting simple. There’s never been a Master record where one has come away thinking it were surprising my avant-garde or technical; on their sixteenth full length work they’ve come round to bash your brains in with a bricks and see to it there’s enough left of you for another round of punishment. A multitude of tracks here feature straightforward riff patterns, the kind that allow for ease of access and ease for the vocals to run along. In addition, Master’s straightforward attitude to extreme metal results in keener focus on the audience’s part; we’re not going to feel sidetracked nor pulled on some sudden tangent because the songwriting decides to shake things up. What you experience at the start is likely what you’ll experience towards the end but given Master’s proclivity for death metal excellence and the rapport their name has garnered, that’s going what you’ve come here for.
What their songwriting does champion here which can be lost on those only seeking speed from Master is the band’s surprisingly methodical playing. Yes, the songwriting is predominantly straightforward and isn’t about to flashbang you with unnecessary fat but there are moments where their guitar work slows just enough to warrant attention, showing a change in the flow of things, utilising intricate note playing and leading into a riff pattern more developed than Master typically sport. With that said the tempo Master play with is fast but it’s in fact a little slower than their contemporaries may opt for, therefore they’re able to pack in that little more material into a track that’s not necessarily any longer.
In recent years Master have really gone full bore for a cleaner production. In the midst of so many bands choosing to muddy their sounds and apply a film of dirt and grime to their aesthetic, often to the band’s benefit too, I appreciate Master’s confidence and insistence at stripping away everything that is not themselves on record. Every single thing you hear on album is through their own performance, their own efforts, as their instrumental capacity is able to portray without altering anything to any degree. The polished production also allows us to listen closely to the amazing energy going into even the simplest riff they dish out; it’s not just a chord played but the additional, residual energy going into a string of continuous notes and the fact you can feel their strength too. It’s why their songwriting still strikes as they’ve made sure even the smallest facets don’t go overlooked.
Topping the record off are Paul Speckmann’s irreplaceable vocals. Listening to Master perform, the sludge-laden death metal, that sound groaning with rage and malice and disdain for human life, Speckmann’s vocals perfectly fit that aesthetic. Though Speckmann is fast approaching his mid-sixties his vocals have arguably improved with age as the onslaught of years alters his timbre, ages his vocal cords, deepening the overall feeling of decay and dismay so prevalent in Master’s soundscape. His vocal style has never changed throughout Master’s career, and one will experience such across Krabathor, Death Strike and others, but you don’t listen to his vocals for variety of delivery. It’s an iconic death metal vocal performance full of energy with power at every turn that doesn’t need to be thrown in your face to demonstrate its qualities.
In conclusion, Among The Seeds Of Death is Master’s sixteenth studio album in a discography already teeming with a quality releases. Death metal doesn’t need to be made overly complicated, it doesn’t need to throw in a slew of offbeat elements to catch audiences off guard; it simply needs to sound and feel great to listen. At that Master have always delivered, providing metal exceedingly easy to listen to and follow; Among The Seeds Of Death is ten tracks of no nonsense carnage with total clarity beholding the scope of their arsenal. It’s always a great time with these guys and any announcement of new material from Master is a blessing.
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Slipknot’s (sic)est Stadium Tour is coming to North America in 2027. Plus varying support from Lamb of God, Motionless In White, Lorna Shore, Loathe, Acid Bath, Polyphia, Kublai Khan TX & Vended across select cities.
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ARTIST PRESALE: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
PUBLIC ON SALE: Friday, October 2, 2026
Slipknot’s (sic)est Stadium Tour 2027
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Geese formed in Brooklyn, New York, in 2016 while the musicians were still in school, developing their sound through basement rehearsals and home recordings long before they became one of the most closely watched young rock bands in the United States. The group grew around singer and multi-instrumentalist Cameron Winter, guitarist Emily Green, bassist Dominic DiGesu, drummer Max Bassin, and guitarist Foster Hudson, combining post-punk tension, art-rock experimentation, classic-rock instincts, and a restless approach to arrangement that made their music difficult to pin to a single style. Before signing with Partisan Records, Geese independently released the three-song EP in 2018,
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SLIPKNOT have announced their (sic)est Stadium Tour, crossing the globe Summer 2027. The tour, produced by Live Nation, launches July 3 at London’s historic Wembley Stadium connected by EE, in a UK and Europe exclusive. On July 16, SLIPKNOT touch down in D.C.’s Nationals Park to kick off their North American jaunt, which includes performances at Citi Field in Queens, New York, Chicago’s Soldier Field, Boston’s Fenway Park, Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park and more. The tour wraps with five South American performances in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Colombia.
Featuring a brand new set, new staging and a setlist spanning across their career, these shows will be the ultimate SLIPKNOT experience to date. The band are joined by Bring Me The Horizon as direct support on all North American dates with a rotation of special guests along the way including: Acid Bath, Lamb of God, Motionless In White, Lorna Shore, Kublai Khan TX, Polyphia, Loathe, and Vended. Marilyn Manson, Lorna Shore, and Hatebreed support SLIPKNOT in London for the tour kick off. Manson and Hatebreed rejoin them in South America in September along with local support to warm up the crowd.
In case you missed it, SLIPKNOT have uncovered massive projections and snipes across the world hinting at tonight’s epic (sic)est Stadium Tour Launch experience. Fans are encouraged to meet up at London’s Wembley Stadium connected by EE (5 – 9PM) and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles (5-9PM) to grab whichever tickets they’d like for each respective show before the rest of the world, ahead of all pre-sales and general on-sale to the public. Each event will feature a pop-up shop with exclusive, very limited merch items, and the first 500 ticket purchasers will receive a free event poster with exclusive art. Each event is first come, first served. At sunset, fans are encouraged to gather around a 30 foot high, iconic flaming Slipknot Tribal S symbol. See details for each location below:
(sic)est Stadium Tour Launch experience London, U.K. at Wembley Stadium connected by EE:
Address: Wembley HA9 0WS, United Kingdom. For help planning your trip to Wembley please check out – https://www.wembleystadium.com/plan-your-visit/getting-to-wembley.
Box Office: Open from 5-9PM BST. Tickets will be available for sale at the Wembley Stadium West Ticket Office located at the top of the Olympic Steps.
How To Buy Tickets On Site: You can only purchase tickets at the box office window. Cash sales are not accepted, all tickets must be purchased on a mobile device via the Ticketmaster app/website from a QR code provided by the box office. Tickets will not be printed, they will be emailed digitally. 8 tickets maximum per person.
Ticket Options + Seating Map: VIP Packages and all ticket price levels will be available. VIP perks include early entry, access to private Slipknot-themed lounges, exclusive items signed by the band, and more. Packages will be available for purchase with each ticket. For more information on VIP packages, visit slipknot1.com/VIP.
For more info and the most up to date London launch event, go HERE.
(sic)est Stadium Tour Launch experience Los Angeles, CA at SoFi Stadium:
Address: 3919 Pincay Dr, Inglewood, CA 90305
Parking: Opens at 3PM, Free parking is located right by the tribal S in Lot C. Located on Pincay Drive, please use the above address to be routed directly to the lot.
Box Office: Open from 5-9PM PST – Tickets will be available for sale at the Entry 5 Box Office
How To Buy Tickets On Site: You can only purchase tickets at the box office window. Cash sales are not accepted, all tickets must be purchased via a debit or credit card. Tickets will not be printed, they will be emailed digitally. 8 tickets maximum per person.
Ticket Options + Seating Map: VIP Packages and all ticket price levels will be available. VIP perks include early entry, access to private Slipknot-themed lounges, exclusive items signed by the band, and more. Packages will be available for purchase with each ticket. For more information on VIP packages, visit slipknot1.com/VIP.
For more info and the most up to date Los Angeles launch event, go HERE.
TICKETS: Slipknot’s Artist Presale kicks off on Tuesday, September 29 at 10AM Local. Knotfest Presale starts at 12PM Local Tuesday, September 29 at 12PM Local HERE and is followed by additional presales throughout the week. The general on sale begins Friday, October 2 at 10AM Local HERE. For more information and tickets, visit https://slipknot1.com/. Please check local listings for full presale and onsale details, as ticketing timelines vary by market.
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Slipknot have announced their (sic)est Stadium Tour, crossing the globe in Summer 2027. The tour, produced by Live Nation, launches July 3 at London’s historic Wembley Stadium, connected by EE, in a UK-and-Europe exclusive.
On July 16, Slipknot touch down in D.C.’s Nationals Park to kick off their North American jaunt, which includes performances at Citi Field in Queens, New York, Chicago’s Soldier Field, Boston’s Fenway Park, Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park and more. The tour wraps with five South American performances in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Colombia.
Featuring a brand new set, new staging and a setlist spanning across their career, these shows will be the ultimate Slipknot experience to date. The band is joined by Bring Me The Horizon as direct support on all North American dates, with a rotation of special guests along the way including: Acid Bath, Lamb of God, Motionless In White, Lorna Shore, Kublai Khan TX, Polyphia, Loathe, and Vended. Marilyn Manson, Lorna Shore, and Hatebreed support Slipknot in London for the tour kickoff. Manson and Hatebreed rejoin them in South America in September, along with local support to warm up the crowd.
Slipknot have uncovered massive projections and snipes across the world hinting at tonight’s epic (sic)est Stadium Tour Launch experience.
Fans are encouraged to meet up at London’s Wembley Stadium (5-9 PM) and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles (5- 9 PM) to grab whichever tickets they’d like for each respective show before the rest of the world, ahead of all presales and general onsale to the public. Each event will feature a pop-up shop with exclusive, very limited merch items, and the first 500 ticket purchasers will receive a free event poster with exclusive art. Each event is first come, first served. At sunset, fans are encouraged to gather around a 30-foot-high, iconic flaming Slipknot Tribal S symbol. See details for each location below.
Tickets: Slipknot‘s artist presale kicks off on Tuesday, September 29 at 10 a.m. local. Knotfest presale starts at 12 p.m. local Tuesday, September 29 at 12 p.m. local and is followed by additional presales throughout the week. The general on sale begins Friday, October 2 at 10 a.m. local. For more information and tickets, visit https://slipknot1.com/. Please check local listings for full presale and onsale details, as ticketing timelines vary by market.
07/03 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium connected by EE #!
07/16 – Washington, DC – Nationals Park ~%
07/18 – Queens, NY – Citi Field ~%
07/21 – Montréal, QC – Parc Jean-Drapeau ~^@
07/23 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium ~^
07/25 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field ~$
07/28 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium ~!
07/31 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park ~!
08/03 – Nashville, TN – FirstBank Stadium ~^
08/06 – Houston, TX – Daikin Park ~+
08/09 – Commerce City, CO – Dick’s Sporting Goods Park ~=
08/13 – Inglewood, CA – SoFi Stadium ~=
08/15 – San Francisco, CA – Golden Gate Park ~&=
08/18 – Phoenix, AZ – Chase Field ~&
09/04 – São Paulo, Brazil – The Town*
09/08 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Estadio Huracán #
09/12 – Santiago, Chile – Estadio Nacional #
09/14 – Lima, Peru – Estadio Nacional #*
09/16 – Bogotá, Colombia – Vive Claro #
# w/ Marylin Manson, Hatebreed
~ w/ Bring Me The Horizon
% w/ Acid Bath
! w/ Lorna Shore
^ w/ Kublai Khan TX
@ w/ Vended
$ w/ Lamb Of God
+ w/ Polyphia
= w/ Loathe
& w/ Motionless In White
* Non-Live Nation date
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Right now, I’m about halfway through a great three-hour interview with Have Heart/Fiddlehead frontman Pat Flynn on Mutually Assured Destruction/Eliminators frontman Ace Stallings’ hardcore podcast Forum Of Passion. It’s a great listen. Flynn really knows how to talk about his own life and hardcore music at the same time, eloquently talking about how it feels to be a middle-aged professional — he’s a high-school history teacher in his everyday life — who’s still knee-deep in this stuff. Flynn has chronicled his own growth in his music, and it’s all over Fiddlehead’s great recent record Baby I’ll Change, one of the year’s best EPs. He and his band also brings that eloquence and gravitas to the stage.
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