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[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Ginsburg.png”] Things have taken a surreal turn in the camp of CKY. Just days after bassist Mike Leon announced his departure, citing “toxicity” and “unprofessionalism,” frontman Chad I Ginsburg has publicly disputed the claims – insisting Leon was actually fired for “hating dogs.” Taking to Instagram on February 20, Leon confirmed he would…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ARCH-ENEMY-APRIL2025-ALISON-WEBSTER-55.jpg”] Formed in 1995 in Halmstad, Arch Enemy drew early credibility from members whose résumés included extreme metal royalty like Carcass and Carnage. At its core was guitarist Michael Amott, fresh from Carcass and previously of Carnage, teaming up with fellow Carnage alum Johan Liiva to create a sharper, more melodic but no…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Between-The-Buried-And-Me-2025.jpg”] Prog-metal shape-shifters Between The Buried And Me have announced a sprawling 2026 North American headlining tour and they’re promising a “new set” to go with it. Kicking off May 15 at The National in Richmond, VA, the trek will crisscross the U.S. before wrapping June 20 at The Ramkat in Winston-Salem, NC.…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LTL2023-D4_32-Queens-Of-The-Stone-Age.jpg”] After the success of the original run, Queens of the Stone Age are bringing back their acclaimed The Catacombs tour for a short, very limited series of U.S. dates this spring. The intimate shows promise a one-of-a-kind experience, featuring meticulously reimagined arrangements of their classic catalog, inspired by their celebrated film Queens…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/iron-maiden-movie.png”] Heavy metal institution Iron Maiden are set to bring their colossal legacy to the big screen this spring with a new feature documentary, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition. Unveiled today by Trafalgar Releasing, the film will open in North American cinemas for a limited run beginning May 7, 2026. Tickets go on sale…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/INNUMERABLE-FORMS-3-by-Ed-Newton.jpg”] Massachusetts death-doom collective Innumerable Forms are taking their monolithic sound to the West Coast this May with the Doom Onward tour, in support of their 2025 megalith Pain Effulgence, out now via Profound Lore Records. The West Coast edition of Doom Onward will see the band tear through key underground strongholds, including…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/better-lovers-2026.png”] Better Lovers have officially announced that they are parting ways with vocalist Greg Puciato. The band expressed gratitude for their time together, saying, “We’re proud of the work we’ve done together but we are moving in another direction.” Addressing fans directly, the band added: “To all of our fans, thank you for…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kamelot-11.jpg”] The unstoppable symphonic metal titans Kamelot have unveiled plans for a massive 2026, announcing two headline tours and a special two-night event, KamFest. Fans worldwide are in for a cinematic metal experience as the band hits North America and Europe with their signature blend of progressive grandeur and melodic precision. The Dark…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Slayer-2025.png”] Thrash titans Slayer, hard rock heavyweights Godsmack and alt-metal mainstays Papa Roach will top the bill at the 2026 edition of Rocklahoma, set for September 4-6 at the Rockin’ Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, Oklahoma. This year’s festival doubles as a milestone moment: Slayer will celebrate 40 years of their landmark 1986…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/7f9737f2506941499994d771a29ad47a/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ghost-frater-is-delegating-lore-chapter-24.jpeg”] As Ghost continue their global Skeletour in support of 2025 album Skeletá, frontman Tobias Forge has admitted the band currently has “nothing else planned” beyond the run — and that stepping away may be exactly what he needs. Appearing on the February 21 episode of Full Metal Jackie’s radio show (via Blabbermouth),…