Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated band Goo Goo Dolls today announce the release of their new 5 song EP You Should Be Happy, via Warner Bros. Records.  The EP was recorded at EastWest studios in LA and produced by Drew Pearson (OneRepublic, Katy Perry) who first collaborated with the band on their previous release, Boxes.   

As Swedish Death Metal all-star outfit THE LURKING FEAR add the completing touches on their debut album in addition to performing live for their first-ever gigs this weekend in Sweden, the band add to the excitement by revealing their debut digital single and details on their upcoming album!  

New Hampshire’s Vattnet, formerly known as Vattnet Viskar, have been getting attention in the US black metal scene in the past few years, with their releases Sky Swallower and Settler gathering positive reviews and attention. Last year, after completing a tour with the prolific black metal act, Taake, the band underwent some changes and went mostly silent.  

It shook the In Flames fanbase at first, but when Peter Iwers stepped down as bassist, it was quickly announced that he was reuniting with former band mate Jesper Stromblad. Soon after, the project was revealed to be titled “CyHra” and other members were being announced around the same time. Little has been revealed since then, but we may be getting closer to finding out what they’ll be sounding like.  

Djent kids get excited, Born of Osiris and Volumes are touring the US this summer.  

Satyricon are one of the most recognizable black metal acts, stemming from a long line of history that started in the 90’s. The Norwegian black metal outfit, consisting of multi-instrumentalist Satyr and renowned drummer Frost, have released music sparingly in the past decade, but it seems fans won’t have to wait much longer for something sizable.  

As if you couldn’t get any more Deadpool, you’re in luck: he’s getting his own animated series.  

Swedish thrash-melo-death veterans The Haunted have been hard at work on their follow up to their 2014 album Exit Wounds. Today, the band decided to lift the curtain a bit on what they’ve been carving in the studio.  

It’s hard to believe, but it has already been four years since Alice in Chains released their last album. The band seems aware of this, too, as guitarist Jerry Cantrell revealed the band is entering the studio next month to record a follow-up.  

Since Dredd released in 2012, fans have been clamoring for Judge Dredd to return in a sequel. With that follow-up being unlikely, fans will probably be given the next best thing when Judge Dredd: Mega City One comes to television.  

Veteran actor Michael Parks has reportedly passed away at the age of 77.  

Critically acclaimed progressive rock mastermind Steven Wilson has been hard at work on his next studio album, and after months off from touring, he’s finally returned with a new song and album.