The wait is finally over. Today, Judas Priest release their hugely anticipated new studio album Invincible Shield, out via Epic Records.  

Six Feet Under will unleash their pulverizing fourteenth studio album, Killing For Revenge, on May 10th through Metal Blade Records.  

SLASH, the iconic, GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and songwriter, has announced his highly anticipated sixth solo album titled Orgy of the Damned, will be released on May 17 via Gibson Records and is available to pre-order now HERE. A collection of 12 dynamic songs that shakes up and revitalizes blues classics with a stripped-down, instinctive approach, SLASH’s new album, Orgy of the Damned, creates a singular expression that pays homage to the blues.  

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 — Last week, Slayer – Tom Araya, Kerry King, Gary Holt, and Paul Bostaph – announced that they plan to return to the concert stage for the first time since they concluded their Final World Tour in November 2019, to headline two summer festivals, Riot Fest and Louder Than Life. Today, the band announces they’ve added one last U.S. 2024 festival date, headlining the Aftershock Festival on October 10 at Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA.  

Rotting Christ have stood the test of time. While their name has caused plenty of gatekeepers to clutch their pearls, Sakis Tolis and his brother Themis have ascended from Greece’s blackened catacombs to one of metal’s most formidable bands.  

Hell Awaits this September in Chicago! Continuing a long history of reuniting fan-favorite bands and artists, Riot Fest has just unveiled its first headliner for their 2024 flagship festival – a Midwest exclusive performance by metal stalwarts, SLAYER. While many more bands are still to be announced for the 3-day event slated for September 20-22, this reunion is sure to excite both longtime fans who will get the chance to revel once more, and newcomers who thought they’d never get the opportunity to witness the force that is Slayer.  

In a monumental return that marks their first new music in thirteen years, glass-ceiling-shattering original Queens of Metal, Kittie have unveiled brand new single “Eyes Wide Open”. The track is accompanied by a gloriously powerful, dark music video that perfectly captures the themes of the track. This significant milestone is made even more special as Kittie announce their signing with the world-renowned independent label, Sumerian Records. Stream “Eyes Wide Open” HERE and watch the official music video.  

With sold-out dates at amphitheaters across North America this summer, multi-platinum, GRAMMY® and American Music Award-winning rock band CREED have extended their 40+ “Summer of ‘99” tour with the “Are You Ready Tour?” due to overwhelming fan demand. Produced by Live Nation, the 20 additional arena dates will kick off this November in Oklahoma City at Paycom Center. The tour will feature special guests 3 Doors Down, Mammoth WVH and Finger Eleven in select cities (check routing for details).  

CROWBAR has announced their latest round of US headlining dates, confirming a two-week Spring run from March 30th through April 14th, with support from Morbid Visionz.  

Metal Icons Judas Priest unleash another exhilarating new single entitled “Crown Of Horns,” out today via Epic Records.  

Jason Bieler & Phil Varone, with much vim and vigor yet also reluctantly announce “a celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Water album and other assorted Saigon Kick music.” (While not technically a farewell tour, nor a reunion, if you know anything about Saigon Kick…there is a solid 74-78.4% chance this will never happen again.)  

CHVE (Colin H. van Eeckhout of AMENRA) signs to Relapse Records for the release of a new solo album in 2024. News about CHVE’s solo album will be made available in the months to come. Stay tuned for all of the album details via Relapse Records.