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Convictions Sign With UNFD and Unleash Crushing New Single “Atonement” (Watch the Video)

Excerpt: Ohio metalcore powerhouse Convictions are officially joining the UNFD roster! To celebrate, the band has released “Atonement,” a bone-rattling new single accompanied by a powerful music video. Find out what the band had to say about their latest release and what lies ahead.

Convictions 3 min read

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Arch Enemy + The Black Dahlia Murder, Septicflesh, Crypta and Thrown Into Exile in Toronto

Arch Enemy 6 min read

Eternal Presence: An Interview with Dave Lombardo

Interviews 5 min read

I'm Afraid That We're All We Have: An Interview with Niko Vilhelm (Blind Channel)

Interviews 4 min read

New Blood, Same Attitude: Skid Row Announce Justin Sargent as New Singer

Skid Row 3 min read

Have to Make Myself Remember, It's Something That I Used to Know: An Interview with Ty Tabor (King's X)

Growing up in Mississippi during the 1960s, Ty Tabor can’t recall the exact first time he was exposed to the blues because in that

Interviews 4 min read

KATATONIA Unveil New European Headline Dates in March/April 2027!

Katatonia announce their 2027 Waking State Of Europe tour, featuring Canadian post-punk band Bonnie Trash. See all dates and ticket details.

Katatonia 3 min read

Arch Enemy + The Black Dahlia Murder, Septicflesh, Crypta and Thrown Into Exile in Toronto

Five bands. One unforgettable night. Arch Enemy, The Black Dahlia Murder, Septicflesh, Crypta and Thrown Into Exile brought crushing riffs, incredible musicianship and relentless energy to Toronto's Danforth Music Hall.

Arch Enemy 6 min read

Suicide Silence Announce 2027 European Headline Tour With Fleshgod Apocalypse, To The Grave and The Gloom In The Corner

Suicide Silence are heading to Europe in spring 2027 for their massive Cursed Since Birth headline tour, with Fleshgod Apocalypse, To The Grave and The Gloom In The Corner joining them for 25 dates across Europe and the UK.

Suicide Silence 2 min read

Eternal Presence: An Interview with Dave Lombardo

The first thing that comes to mind when you hear the name Dave Lombardo, especially if you’re reading it here, is undoubtedly his iconic

Interviews 5 min read

Violins, Beats and a Mislabeled Song: Four Bands Take Over HISTORY

Periphery returned to Toronto’s HISTORY on October 26 for the A Pale White Dot tour, delivering a crushing 12-song set as Ando San, Greyhaven and Ne Obliviscaris helped set the stage for an unforgettable night.

Periphery 6 min read

Heavy Week-End 2027 Unleashes Massive Headliners: Helloween, Falling In Reverse and Marilyn Manson

Heavy Week-End returns to Nancy, France, from June 4 to 6, 2027, with Helloween, Falling in Reverse and Marilyn Manson headlining the fourth edition of the massive three day metal festival.

This Day In Metal 4 min read

JOHN BUSH IS COMING TO EUROPE: ANTHRAX 1993–2003 CLASSICS GET THE LIVE TREATMENT

John Bush is taking fans back to his Anthrax years as he brings songs from four classic albums to Europe and the UK for the first time.

John Bush 2 min read

The Plot In You Announce Massive 27 Date North American Headlining Tour

The Plot In You are hitting the road in spring 2027 with a massive 27-date North American headlining tour featuring stops in Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and more.

The Plot In You 2 min read

I'm Afraid That We're All We Have: An Interview with Niko Vilhelm (Blind Channel)

Blind Channel are back with Painstream, their highly anticipated sixth studio album. We caught up with vocalist Niko Vilhelm to talk about the making of the new record, the band’s evolution, and what’s next for one of Finland’s most exciting modern metal bands.

Interviews 4 min read

New Blood, Same Attitude: Skid Row Announce Justin Sargent as New Singer

Skid Row have officially revealed Justin Sargent as their new lead singer, declaring “NEW BLOOD. SAME ATTITUDE.” as the band begins its next chapter with new music and tour dates.

Skid Row 3 min read

MESHUGGAH, TESTAMENT & BLOOD INCANTATION UNITE FOR 40TH ANNIVERSARY NORTH AMERICAN METAL ASSAULT

Meshuggah is celebrating 40 years of crushing metal with The Forty Year Anomaly North American Tour 2027, featuring Testament and Blood Incantation. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 30 at 10 AM local time.

Meshuggah 3 min read