After 25 years of laying low, the original Bad Boys of Law Enforcement, X-COPS, are officially back and ready to storm the streets of America! Known for crushing riffs and satirical, no-holds-barred lyrics, X-COPS has returned with a mission: to bring their heavy metal law enforcement to the masses and spread the word: “All Cops Are Beautiful!”  

Devin Townsend recently announced the release of his forthcoming new studio album PowerNerd on October 25, 2024. Devin Townsend’s career is one of many distinct eras. He’s been the leader of Strapping Young Lad, the lynchpin of the Devin Townsend Project and the co-architect of country duo Casualties of Cool, all while maintaining his prolific and lauded solo project. Now, the polymath’s newest era starts with PowerNerd.<  

Metal Blade is very happy to welcome Italian Doomster MESSA to it’s Worldwide roster! MESSA play evoking doom metal with middle-eastern vibes. Deliciously haunting female vocals, 70’s guitars and Arabian Oudh combine to conjure a sound that is all of their own.  

Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than a decade, is excited to announce that Coheed and Cambria’s S.S. Neverender is returning with Good Apollo, We’re Boating to Cozumel: MMXXV, a five-day journey sailing from Miami on Norwegian Jewel from November 8-13, 2025. Guests will experience a pair of unique Coheed and Cambria sets – one on the pool deck with the whole ship and a second, more intimate performance in the Stardust Theatre – along with special experiences and a Q&A session with the band members.  

Jerry Cantrell’s new album, I Want Blood, arrives this Friday, and to celebrate its arrival the iconic musician has announced a North American tour of the same name.  

Ice Nine Kills have today unleashed new single, “A Work of Art”, the official track for the highly anticipated slasher sequel, Terrifier 3, which hits theaters nationwide today. Along with the single, the band has dropped a brand new, blood-soaked,14-minute extended-cut of the accompanying music video, the original version of which debuted in over 300 theaters nationwide during exclusive, one-night-only, back to back screenings of Terrifier 2 and Terrifier 3 last night at select AMC and Marcus theaters. Fans can stream the track HERE and watch the full 14-minute extended cut video HERE, featuring an extra 7 minutes of never-seen before footage.  

New Orleans’ finest riff bringers, CROWBAR, will close out the year with a final run of US shows. The journey begins on November 5th with a special performance in Houston with Soulfy and makes its way across nearly two dozen cities through November 29th in New Orleans. Support will be provided by Morbid Visionz. Tickets are on sale now at crowbarnola.com/tour. See all confirmed dates below.  

 Jesse Damon, the iconic vocalist and guitarist of AOR rockers Silent Rage, is thrilled to announce the release of his highly anticipated compilation, “Anthology.”  

Prepare to descend into the abyss. Blackened death metal project Bodybuilder has signed with Wormholedeath for the release of their harrowing EP, “There’s No There, There”. Mark your calendars, for this sonic onslaught is set to pulverize your senses on November 15th, 2024.  

Swedish black metal stalwarts DARK FUNERAL will be kicking off their North American tour tomorrow, October 4! The band will first embark on a run of headlining shows with direct support from GHOST BATH from October 4 – 14 and then will start their trek with GWAR on October 17 through November 20, with additional headliners in Reading, PA and Columbia, SC during the run. The full itinerary with new dates can be found below.  

 After spending the first half of 2024 on the road with their friends in Static-X and Sevendust, New York City electro metal heads Dope are finishing the year with the announcement of the 25th Anniversary vinyl reissue of their breakthrough debut album, Felons and Revolutionaries.   

The wait is over for cannabis and heavy metal enthusiasts alike. DIMEBAG DARRELL’S CANNABIS FROM HELL—a premium cannabis line paying tribute to the late legendary Pantera and Damageplan guitarist Dimebag and his love of Mary Jane along with his unmistakable rock ‘n’ roll legacy–will launch with their limited-edition debut product, PINTERAS, pre-rolled pinners in collaboration with Slimmies and Higher Vibes Solutions.