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[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/chester-bennington-wmedia.jpeg”] An artist is eligible for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 25 years after the release of their first recording, which means that any band who put out their debut album during or before 2000 is ready (we’re all old, it’s fine). So on the heels of today’s disappointing announcement that…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ai-frankie.png”] Emmure found themselves in hot water online after releasing an announcement video for their appearance at the Orlando, FL stop of this year’s Vans Warped Tour. The clip featured frontman Frankie Palmeri animated in a style reminiscent of The Simpsons, prompting backlash from fans who criticized the band for using AI instead…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/wage-war-2026.jpeg”] Wage War are back with their most ferocious release yet: the upcoming EP It Calls Me By Name, dropping April 17 via Fearless Records. The Florida quintet have unveiled the lead single “Song of the Swamp” with a brutal video capturing the EP’s raw intensity. “The tone setter,” the band says, “‘SONG…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ex-faces.png”] The Ex-Faces, a supergroup composed of former Mushroomhead members, are set to bring their high-octane tribute act on a six-week U.S. tour this summer. Fans can expect a setlist spanning multiple eras of Mushroomhead, featuring performances from Waylon Reavis (vocals), Jason “J Mann” Popson (vocals), Dave “Gravy” Felton (guitars), Joe “Mr. Murdernickel”…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/chris-fronzak.jpeg”] Chris Fronzak has added another venture to his entrepreneurial portfolio with the launch of Tour Soundtrack, a platform designed to help artists monetize the music played during concerts, including set changes, pre-show audio, and P.A. moments. The service lets musicians pay to have their tracks added to live tour playlists while simultaneously…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ST-2024-D3_66_Pantera.jpg”] Philip Anselmo, the iconic Pantera frontman, has put fans’ fears to rest after a flood of fake A.I.-generated posts falsely claimed he was battling blood cancer. Though I guess I should use the phrase “fears” lightly, as everyone should really be super skeptical of anything they see on social media these days.…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/jello-biafra.png”] Dead Kennedys have confirmed they will fulfill their 2026 Punk in the Park dates in Pittsburgh and Vallejo, even after controversy surrounding the festival’s owner, Cameron Collins of Brew Ha Ha Productions, who donated to Donald Trump‘s 2024 campaign. The band, however, made it clear they will not play future editions. In…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ghost-umbra-video.jpeg”] Ghost are heading into the 2026 Grammis with serious momentum. The theatrical rock powerhouse has landed six nominations at Sweden’s equivalent of the Grammys, set for April 29 at Annexet in Stockholm – including the coveted Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for 2025’s Skeletá. In addition to those…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/tosin-abasi.png”] Tosin Abasi, acclaimed for his work with Animals As Leaders, has released a brand-new original track titled “In Umbris.” Abasi both wrote and recorded the piece with his new Córdoba Abasi Stage 7, which looks pretty damn cool. The track was mixed and mastered by his bandmate Javier Reyes, while the accompanying…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Opeth00819-copy-2.jpg”] Opeth and Katatonia brought the gloom to The Wellmont Theater in Montclair, NJ on February 5, 2026 and our photographer Mark “Smitty” Neal was there to capture all the action! Opeth Katatonia Want More Metal? Subscribe To Our Daily Newsletter Enter your information below to get a daily update with all of…