I believe the ultimate testament to a great live act is the reward you get for seeing the band multiple times. Now, granted, you can go on about production and stage presence and different setlists, but the true factor of success is the euphoria one gets afterwards. With that noted, I really don’t know how Baroness does it. With a – pun intended –  colorful spectrum of sound (Pretty sure that’s been done before) at their disposal and the energy flared at max capacity through a full set, one would be certain that Baroness are a band poised for longevity in today’s music scene. This isn’t just a great metal and rock band anymore: they’re making timeless music and putting on epic shows like it’s... 

Vicious Rumors hits the road on the 40th Anniversary of the band with the North American Road Rage tour! With a brand new show, Vicious Rumors will be performing classics and songs that haven’t been played live in years. The band is on tour in Europe now finishing the Digital Dictator tour the month of April.  

B.A. the charismatic front man from Sloppy Seconds is now a Throbblehead. This figure is limited to just 500 hand-numbered units, stands at 7″ tall, and is made of a high quality polyresin. B.A. is holding a mic in one hand and a beer in the other (per usual), and looks stunning in his gold jewelry. Now you can take B.A. home and your food and beer will remain safe and sound!  

OZZY OSBOURNE will postpone all his 2019 tour dates, inclusive of shows in North America and Europe, as he recovers from an injury sustained while dealing with his recent bout of pneumonia. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter and 2019 Grammy® Special Merit Award recipient fell at his Los Angeles home aggravating years-old injuries (from his 2003 ATV accident) that required surgery last month. OSBOURNE will remain under doctor’s care in Los Angeles as he recovers. Says OZZY: “I can’t believe I have to reschedule more tour dates. Words cannot express how frustrated, angry and depressed I am not to be able to tour right now. I’m grateful for the... 

Cleveland Ohio’s Mushroomhead have signed a worldwide recording deal with Napalm Records. Mushroomhead are one of the most unique and adventurous alternative metal bands working today. Known for their stunningly theatrical live show and artsy masks, this innovative band has forged new ground in the rock world and influenced many other bands to push the envelope and bring art into rock. Formed in the early-1990s in Cleveland, Ohio, the band’s combination of metal, rock and atmospheric elements has struck a chord with thousands of fans worldwide.  

Portland rockers RED FANG announce headlining Summer European tour dates throughout June. The tour includes two festival appearances at Download Festival Madrid & Arsenal Festival. Tickets are on sale Wednesday at 10am CET.  

Part of the very first wave of Romanian Extreme Metal bands (from the beginning of the ’90’s) Suceava based Black Metallers MERCY’S DIRGE have set the release date of their first full-length album, “Live, Raw & Relentless“, for the 22nd of April, a digital and jewel-case CD version release in collaboration with Loud Rage Music.  

Norwegian black metal masters 1349 will be reissuing their iconic sixth studio album, ‘Massive Cauldron of Chaos’ on both black and green vinyl. The re-release will be made available worldwide on May 17.  

Due to the massive success and positive feedback following the self-released premiere of Episode 1 from the thrilling new horror anthology series “Welcome To Daisyland,” the subscription based horror streaming platform Screambox TV has officially signed on to air the series in its entirety beginning Wednesday, April 3. The series will air on Screambox uncut, uncensored and commercial free.   

Unobstructed View and MVD Entertainment Group are pleased to announce the release of Lords Of Chaos on Blu-ray / DVD combo and DVD on May 28th in the US and May 21st in Canada. It’s a thrilling coming of age horror/drama, weaving together rock’n’roll, youth, love, and death through an incredibly dark story. Renowned Swedish director Jonas Åkerlund (Polar) brings his notorious visual aesthetic to the film, alongside ground-breaking performances from Rory Culkin (Succession, Signs, You Can Count On Me) and Emory Cohen (The Place Beyond the Pines, Brooklyn).  

Season of Mist are proud to announce the signing of the instrumental progressive metal band, ESSENCE OF DATUM. The two piece from Belarus are currently working on the release of their third full-length record.  

The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles will become “A Sonic Temple” on June 15 with a diverse multi-act bill that has roots in THE CULT lead singer Ian Astbury‘s pioneering pre-Lollapalooza festival “A Gathering of the Tribes” (1990).