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Finnish metal pioneers AMORPHIS have announced the Borderland Tour 2027, a massive European headline run set to bring their signature blend of melodic death metal, progressive textures, and dark Nordic atmosphere across the continent this winter. Joining them as special guests are INSOMNIUM, with support from UNTO OTHERS. The tour kicks off on January 22 in Hamburg and travels through Germany, Poland, […]

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Now that we’re in May, we’re closing in fast on Call of the Wild and we’re going to be back for another year! So we’re getting to know as many of the bands set to play the Trailblazer Stage in 2026 that we can pin down. Beautiful Freakin Weirdo play the Saturday. Simple things first … Continue reading Road to Call of the Wild: Beautiful Freakin Weirdo

Here at Stereogum, we will always fuck with Norwegian singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche, and you will never hear us say otherwise. I mean, unless he becomes a serial killer or something. In such an instance, you might hear us say that we no longer fuck with Norwegian singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche. That’s a very remote possibility. As…

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Arizona thrash veterans Sacred Reich have wrapped recording on their new album, Into The Abyss, and are now in the mixing phase with legendary producer Bill Metoyer. The album — their first since 2019’s Awakening — carries 11 tracks, was recorded at The Focusrite Room in Mesa, Ariz., and is tentatively slated for late 2026 via Metal Blade Records. Production was handled by engineer John Aquilino and the band themselves.

The band shared the news on social media this week with characteristic flair: “Recording studio or bridge of the Starship Enterprise? We recorded at The Focusrite Room in Mesa, Arizona, on a one-of-a-kind Focusrite desk. It sounds incredible. The new album ‘Into The Abyss’ will feature 11 tracks. It was engineered by John Aquilino and produced by John and Sacred Reich. We are mixing now with Bill Metoyer. Can’t wait for you all to hear the record.”

Into The Abyss marks Sacred Reich‘s recording debut with new drummer Eduardo Baldo, a Brazilian musician who most recently played with Los Angeles-based Red Devil Vortex. Baldo joined after longtime sticksman Dave McClain departed the band last October — the second time McClain has left the fold, having originally been a member from 1991 to 1995 (recording Independent and Heal before joining Machine Head) and rejoining in late 2018 for Awakening. The band welcomed Baldo officially last December after he proved himself on their European dates with Hatebreed in November: “He’s a great dude and fits right in with us. We are excited to move forward with Baldo behind the kit, bringing his own style, enthusiasm, and power.”

Awakening, produced by Arthur Rizk and engineered by Aquilino, was Sacred Reich‘s first studio album in 23 years when it came out in 2019. Seven years on, Into The Abyss promises to pick up where it left off — just with a new drummer and a studio that apparently looks like it belongs on a starship.

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Vanilla Fudge, Dio and Ratt stars will also take part in the weekend festivities. Continue reading…

Savatage .

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There is absolutely nobody in the popular music realm who moves in more secrecy than Beyoncé. Her tracks simply do not leak. She’s the pioneer of the surprise album drop. On more than one occasion, she has put out entire full-length statements without advance warning. So when unreleased Beyoncé music gets stolen, it’s a five-alarm feature. One man in Atlanta briefly did possess entire hard drives of Beyoncé’s music, but that music never leaked. This morning, that man got a two-year prison sentence.

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SUiCiDE .

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MATT ZANE DISCUSSES UNRELEASED WAYNE STATIC / TERA WRAY DOCUMENTARY IN NEW “WE WERE LOUD ONCE” INTERVIEW
Filmmaker and musician Matt Zane appears on the latest episode of We Were Loud Once for an emotional and revealing conversation surrounding his unreleased documentary project focused on Wayne Static and Tera Wray .
During the interview, Zane discusses his personal relationship with Wayne Static and Tera Wray, the inspiration behind the documentary, and the challenges that have prevented the project from receiving a traditional release.
The conversation explores Zane’s personal experiences surrounding the later years of Wayne and Tera’s lives, as well as the emotional and creative impact the unfinished documentary has had on him over the years.
Drawing from archival footage and firsthand experiences, Zane reflects on the controversy surrounding the project and explains why he continues to stand behind it despite public criticism and legal obstacles.
“This conversation gets deep, uncomfortable, emotional, and very real,” say the hosts of the show. “We were blown away by everything Matt shared.”
For fans of Static-X , Wayne Static, and Tera Wray, the interview offers an in-depth discussion about the unreleased documentary and the stories behind its creation.
The episode of We Were Loud Once featuring Matt Zane is available now.
Link: Watch the Interview

The guitar legend tells UCR about the one memorable Deep Purple show he missed. Continue reading…