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Portuguese-Brazilian band shares first sample of new EP Straight Against Fall, a Portuguese-Brazilian project, releases its new single “Industrial Death Machine (One Pig)” last friday Friday, the 6th. The song is the first release from their new EP, scheduled for release in 2026 by the Psywar Records label. Straight Against Fall comments on the new single: “It’s a song that portrays […]

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Slaughter To Prevail previously did Chained Saint a solid at a big festival.

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The forever tour announcements from Acid Bath continue with another damn good lineup, as their sole show in the Carolinas this year also features the Melvins and Kylesa and what the band is calling a “very special guest” as direct support.

Over the last year or so, Acid Bath has been adding shows here and there with various other bands as their supporting acts. Shows come, shows go and then they add more. It’s a never-ending cycle that brings kick ass shows to the masses, really.

This new show will take place at the Hellbender in Asheville, North Carolina on September 5. There are other shows planned as well, so that list of dates will be available below.

If you’d like to get your tickets now, the presale is currently going with the code BURNFACE. Tickets will be available for the general public this Friday, March 13 starting at 10 a.m. ET.

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Last year, the people of New York elected a new mayor in democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, an ex-rapper who once sent Stereogum his music. Mamdani is not the only rapper to become a governmental executive in recent months. On Sunday, the 35-year-old MC Balendra Shah won a landslide election to become the new prime minister of Nepal.

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DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG (DATOG) have released the video for “The Law Of A Madman,” taken from their acclaimed album Babylon, released by Reigning Phoenix Music in October 2025.

“The Law Of A Madman” treads the path of up-tempo metal shuffles. A true-metal guitar riff paves the way for aggressive vocals typical of Udo Dirkschneider, soon moving into a chorus reminiscent of the good old days. Following an ingenious guitar solo packed with twists and surprising harmonies, the song culminates in powerful final choruses highlighted by Manuela’s breathtaking solo vocals.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6giFZyDzfTM

With this latest release, DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG conclude their Babylon album video cycle, which has generated more than five million views across all of the individual videos, a strong testament to the project’s enduring appeal. The impressive response shows that DATOG has truly reached the hearts of the fans worldwide, resonating with listeners who continue to celebrate the band’s timeless rock and heavy metal spirit.

Revisit Babylon on your favourite streaming platform, watch the videos, or order your physical copy if you haven’t already: https://datog.rpm.link/babylon

DATOG are:

Udo Dirkschneider | lead vocals

Peter Baltes | bass, lead & backing vocals

Manuela “Ella” Bibert | lead & backing vocals, keys

Stefan Kaufmann | guitars, backing vocals

Mathias “Don” Dieth | guitars, backing vocals

Sven Dirkschneider | drums, backing vocals

More from Babylon:

“It Takes Two To Tango” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meb1xvWHBEo

“Time To Listen” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL6ms_kEzy4

“Hellbreaker” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNXNVItL8kI

“Strangers In Paradise” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://youtu.be/U7j_th2jf_g

“Dead Man’s Hand” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olR90dpMjRY

“Metal Sons” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://youtu.be/GQwRoQpQMz8

“Beyond The End Of Time” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHQ1ON5QHvQ

“Blindfold” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fMFKyYh3DQ

“Propaganda” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p3Te-BCICs

“Batter The Power” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKHq7W5iPHY

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ON-SALE FRIDAY 13TH MARCH AT 9:00AM GMT FIND TICKETS HERE HEADLINING BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2026 Following the release of their brutal latest album Grizzly and their hugely […]

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On May 8th internationally, Personal Records is proud to present Goholor‘s highly anticipated debut album, Locus Damnatorum, on CD format. Goholor arose from the depths of suffering in Slovakia in 2010 at the instigation of two maniacs Demo (guitars / scream) and Anton (growl). Gradually, Pio (drums) and Erik (bass) joined. In 2016, the quartet released their debut EP, In Saeculis […]

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Whitechapel have announced a return to Europe with the Burn Forever European Tour 2027, scheduled for January. The band will headline a series of mainland European dates, joined by support […]

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POWERRAGE are ready to unleash their debut album Beast. Led by former Exciter guitarist John Ricci, the band delivers an uncompromising sound that feels powerful, direct, and alive. We spoke with John about the new album, the ideas behind the songs, the recording process, and what lies ahead for POWERRAGE.

Hi John! The record’s called Beast. Why that name? What made you go with it?
The name BEAST was inspired by the first version of the album cover we had, but we decided to alter the image of the front cover to what you see as the final album cover now. Also, a lot of the lyrics in the songs on the album refer to beast-like evil identities, simply it’s an easy name to remember, and it delivers the message that the songs on the record are going to be ferocious like a BEAST! lol!

Tracks like “Dark Wings” and “I Torture I Kill” really smash. What’s the story behind them?
DARK WINGS is basically good vs evil. A gargoyle (which actually represents goodness in the world and to protect you from evil) leaves his cave and flies in the night sky looking for evil. He flies over a cemetery and spots satan lurking on the grounds of the cemetery. He moves in for his attack and kills satan and flies back to his cave.
I TORTURE I KILL is about 2 menacing individuals who are possessed by evil, they get into a confrontation, fighting to the death, the lesser evil overcomes the more evil one and continues and repeatedly tortures him till his last breath. That is the concept of the song when I wrote the lyrics.

POWERRAGE hits fast, heavy, and raw. How did you want it to feel when people hear it?
For years, I’ve always wanted to sound ‘live’ on our recorded albums instead of a ‘polished’ sound even with my previous band, Exciter. I just imagined the listener playing our record at volume 10, and the sound would be like the band is actually in the room with you. To achieve this sound, we recorded the record ‘live’ off the floor in our rehearsal hall with the help of my friends, producer Manfred Leidecker and engineer George Henderson; they really captured the ‘live’ vibe with their mobile studio. The vocal tracks were done in Manfred’s studio.

You had Dan Swanö on the mix and master. How did he help the album punch through?
Dan Swano did a fantastic job; he definitely understands the metal mix. I also had a small part in the mix; between both of us, we accented certain parts of the songs to bring out a brutal mix (like an uncompromised mix).

You brought Jacques back on vocals. How was it working with him again?
Jacques is such a dynamic singer, I just had to ask him to participate in POWERRAGE. The vocal style I had in mind for this band called for Jacques’s talent. Jacques sang on 3 Exciter records (The Dark Command, Blood of Tyrants, and New Testament). We have an easy working relationship; it was great!

Which part of the songs came alive in rehearsal thanks to Todd or Lucas?
Even though I’ve never played in a band with Todd and Lucas, the musical chemistry eventually came together once they tuned in to my vision, but once they got it all, the songs sounded awesome!

Leaving the old band behind and starting POWERRAGE – what kicked your ass? What got you fired up?
The credit goes to Todd, our bassist. He approached me about starting a new band, which I had every intention to do, but I was in no hurry; I was enjoying my time away from music. I finally gave in and called Jacques to do vocals and we auditioned various drummers, but when Lucas auditioned, I liked his attitude, so he passed the audition with his playing ability and attitude.

You handled all the music and lyrics. Did you write differently this time around?
I wrote everything: music, lyrics, melodies, arrangements. This time I had total freedom writing the songs; I didn’t have to compromise with anyone. I would invite ideas from the other guys, but I had final say in the songwriting. You have to have one person in the band with a strong musical vision, and if that vision works and is successful, don’t mess with it, lol!

Your old band left a mark. How do you make sure POWERRAGE stands on its own?
Well, with Exciter, the exposure was more difficult to get because of technology, but today with websites, Facebook, Zoom, etc, you get known a lot faster, and that is the case with POWERRAGE. After our first single/video was released on Feb 8, we already have 6.1k views, which is amazing. I think the strong songwriting in POWERRAGE stands on its own. I’m not taking for granted anything I did in Exciter. Exciter is behind me now and buried; it`s time to move on.

What’s coming next – shows, tours, or already working on new material? Thank you for your time!
As far as the future with POWERRAGE, I’m starting from the beginning again, although I have a profile with Exciter, it doesn’t really matter.
I have to prove myself all over again (even though I have nothing to prove). Yes, the plan is to do shows, maybe tours, depending on the circumstances. I have not started to write any new music. I want to see how our record does when it is released on April 24/26.

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North Carolina singer-songwriter Anjimile Chithambo is a few days away from releasing his new album You’re Free To Go, and we’ve already posted the lovely singles “Like You Really Mean It” and “Waits For Me.” Today, he shares the hushed, still “Rust & Wire,” which gives me Sufjan Stevens flashbacks. In a press release, Anjimile…

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