You hate to see this kind of news break, but I’m afraid it’s likely not going to stop anytime soon. Though we’ve seen high travel costs and logistical problems derail metal tours in recent weeks, Anthrax’s cancellation of European dates earlier today is likely the biggest ticket to succumb to such problems. The tour was supposed to start on September 27 in Birmingham, U.K. and end in Milan, Italy on November 4, but will instead come to a close on their final U.K. date on October 8 in London. According to a statement posted to the band’s social media channels, the cancellation was largely out of their control. “Sadly due to ongoing logistical issues and 2022 costs that are out of our control, we have no other option but to cancel the European leg of our upcoming 2022 tour. We will however be coming to the UK as scheduled. Tickets can be refunded at point of purchase.” Anthrax just finished a U.S. tour with Black Label Society and Hatebreed, but were forced to cancel shows during t...

Metalcore band Currents are back with a new song and accompanying music video, “The Death We Seek.” Today’s release marks the band’s return to the spotlight and their first new music since 2020’s The Way It Ends . Vocalist Brian Wille said the inspiration for “The Death We Seek” stems from the different paths we all take in life and the result of our choices. “‘The Death We Seek’ is about the weight of our choices and our responsibility for their outcomes. The video follows two individuals attempting to stop a looming apocalypse, only to be sabotaged by forces beyond their control or understanding. This song was written shortly after the completion and release of The Way It Ends , and felt like the perfect way to build on and continue the story behind the music and reintroduce ourselves to the world.” If you’re already familiar with Currents, then you already know the kind of emotive, yet crushing music to expect in “The Death We Seek.” You can check out the music video below. ...

Heavy metal lyrics can be hard to decipher, difficult to hear over screeching guitars, and sometimes even the lyricists themselves don’t put a whole lot of thought into them. Still, the lyrics can be insanely important to a song and when we don’t know what we’re hearing, let’s face it — we make shit up. According to a new study by Wordfinder on the concept of “mondegreen,” or the phenomenon when a “word or phrase results from a mishearing especially of something recited or sung,” Metallica ‘s titanic single “Enter Sandman” is the most commonly misheard song in the U.S. Honestly, that may seem like a shock to most metal fans, given the absolutely incessant ubiquity that “Enter Sandman” has had since its release in 1991. Go to any metal show and belt out “Exit light” and after the incredulous stares, someone’s sure to respond with the rest of the lyric, which isn’t “end all nights,” by the way. Researchers said they have more than 1,000 Americans listen to a variety of tracks and a...

Australian death metal mainstays Psycroptic are riding high off the release of their eighth studio album, Divine Council , and are armed with a new video for “The Prophet’s Council,” streaming below. The visual for “The Prophet’s Council” is a live performance video, capturing what American audiences will get over the next two months when the Tasmanians tour with US tech death road warriors Cognitive . The song, meanwhile, shows the best of what Psycroptic do: a little technical guitar playing, a little experimentation and melody, and a few mosh riffs for good measure. Psycroptic are an impressive beast of a band; there are precious few acts that have been running since before 2000 who are still putting out vital new releases that push their sounds in new directions. The Australian death dealers and their new album ( available now ) are one of those bands. Psycroptic, Fallujah, Interloper, Cognitive Sept. 11 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky-A-Go-Go Sept. 12 – Mesa, AZ – Nile Underg...

During an appearance on Eddie Trunk ‘s Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk radio show, Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor was asked the big question: what does Corey Taylor think about the Pantera reunion? Taylor told Trunk that he thinks it’s a good thing and that it will be handled with grace (via Blabbermouth ). “I know everybody in the [current Pantera] band; I knew everybody in the prior band. So it’s interesting. I know there’s a lot of debate about it. All I’m going to say is that I’m stoked to see these songs played live. I’m stoked to see it done with respect.” He goes on to defend the choice of Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante as the ones to fill Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul ‘s shoes. “Whether anybody wants to admit that or not, these fans online, they wanna admit this or not, you’re talking about two dudes who not only knew the brothers from  years  ago, knew them before Pantera was even a thing. They were friends with those guys ...

There are some aspects of death metal that make it stand out among the other metal subgenres. Fast and aggressive music, pummeling drums with vicious blast beats, gory album covers, and lyrics detailing scenes of death, hate, anger, violence, and so on. On this week’s The MetalSucks Podcast , Bloodbath and Paradise Lost frontman Nick Holmes said he sees the lyrics he writes as a sort of means to an end — that they’re there to support the music more than always having to tell a particular story. “If I write a line, if I can come up with a clever following line, I’m kind of happy with that. It doesn’t necessarily have to make any real sense for me. I’ve always been about lyrics as a spur of the moment kind of thing. For me, it’s the part or section of the song where if the words are right for that song it enhances what you’re hearing and makes it even more powerful. They’re more like another instrument to me.” Holmes isn’t the first vocalist/lyricist to say that sort of thing. Fo...

Not content to hang it up after their tour with Anthrax and Black Label Society came to an end on Sunday, Hatebreed is extending its 20 Years of Perseverance tour by adding even more dates to the long line of dates already listed. Speaking of the excitement of heading back on tour to commemorate such an important record in the band’s life, frontman Jamey Jasta said the longer tour feels right for the occasion. “I can’t believe it’s been 20 years since the Perseverance  album hit. We’re overdue for a headline tour so these shows will be ones for the ages. Show up early and support the great lineup of sick bands!” The nine new dates are interspersed throughout the tour: Elmira, New York; Huntington, New York; Hartford; Harrisburg; Flint; Lexington; Fort Wayne; San Antonio; and Colorado Springs. You can catch this tour live in a venue near you by checking the dates below and winning those tickets. Hatebreed 20 Years Of Perseverance Tour with Special Guests: Gatecreeper (10...

Earlier this week, we told you about the special edition vinyl pressing of Dopesmoker that has a literal freaking cannabis leaf in it. We thought that was about the extent of our Sleep news for the week, but thankfully, that’s not the case. Several months after its removal from music streaming services once the rights were transferred from Southern Lord Recordings to Third Man Records, the seminal stoner metal album is back for the masses to enjoy anywhere they want to light one up. Also included in the album’s return is the rare Sleep song “Hot Lava Man.” If streaming music isn’t your thing, the aforementioned vinyl repressings are coming soon. According to Third Man Records, the extra special variant with the weed in it is called the “Weedian High-Fi” edition. There will also be a plain black vinyl pressing if you’re too boring for the pot leaf or you can’t get out to Third Man Records Cass Corridor in Detroit, which will be the only place to get the pot-laden version. According...

Γεια σου. Διασκεδάζουμε εδώ σωστά; Λάβαμε τα αστεία και τα δύσκολα σχόλια για τη metal μουσική που αγαπάς ή αγαπάς να μισείς, τελικά. Αλλά ξέρετε τι δεν είναι αστείο ή κάτι που πρέπει να ληφθεί σοβαρά υπόψη; Ισότητα.  Πάντα είχαμε την άποψη ότι το metal είναι για όλους — και ελπίζουμε να νιώθετε το ίδιο. Αυτή την Παρασκευή είναι η Ημέρα Ισότητας των Γυναικών και για να το γιορτάσουμε, συνεργαζόμαστε με το Gimme Radio για να κυκλοφορήσουμε ένα μπλουζάκι περιορισμένης έκδοσης που όχι μόνο δείχνει την υποστήριξή σας για τα δικαιώματα των γυναικών, αλλά το κολλάει και στον άντρα. Σωστά; Το 100% των εσόδων που θα προκύψουν από κάθε πώληση θα πάει απευθείας στο Planned Parenthood με τη βοήθεια του Gimme Radio και της ευγένειας του The Orchard. Με κάθε πουκάμισο που πωλείται, 15 δολάρια θα πάνε στον κορυφαίο μη κερδοσκοπικό οργανισμό αναπαραγωγικής υγείας της χώρας. Όλα αυτά είναι ως απάντηση στις περιττές πράξεις που έλαβε το Ανώτατο Δικαστήριο νωρίτερα αυτό το έτος, καθώς τερμάτι...

Η πιο απαίσια αιματοχυσία που σχεδιάστηκε ποτέ θα πραγματοποιηθεί στο Duff's Brooklyn την επόμενη Τετάρτη, 7 Σεπτεμβρίου, καθώς το παγκοσμίου φήμης metal bar συνεργάζεται με τους Napalm Records και Bloodbath για μια νύχτα με αίμα, μπύρα και βάναυσο σουηδικό death metal.  Ξεκινώντας στις 6:30 μ.μ., το 11ο ετήσιο Duff's Blood Drive είναι μια δωρεάν και δημόσια εκδήλωση που όχι μόνο θα συγκεντρώσει αιμοδοσίες για την υποστήριξη του Κέντρου Αίματος της Νέας Υόρκης , αλλά θα είναι επίσης το μόνο μέρος όπου μπορείτε να ακούσετε την επερχόμενη προσπάθεια Survival του στούντιο του Bloodbath. of the Sickest δύο μέρες πριν την παγκόσμια κυκλοφορία του. Μερικοί τυχεροί παρευρισκόμενοι θα έχουν μια ευκαιρία να πάρουν στα χέρια τους μερικά αντίγραφα του νέου άλμπουμ σε διάφορες μορφές! Εκτός από τις δολοφονικές μελωδίες και τις διάφορες παρασκευές που ήδη κυκλοφορούν στο Duff's Brooklyn, η ζυθοποιία Bolero Snort του Νιου Τζέρσεϋ φέρνει το "Carved", το νέο Pumpkin Spic...

We’ve been in a holding pattern for weeks with a “will they, won’t they” situation brewing as interest and controversy continually swirled around the Pantera reunion/tribute/celebration. Well, today we finally know at least three dates that Pantera will be playing thanks to the organizers of Knotfest Colombia, Knotfest Brazil, and Knotfest Chile. According to the posts, featured below, Pantera will be playing alongside other metal titans like Judas Priest, Venom, and Sepultura. To wit, the announced dates are as follows: December 9, 2022 – Knotfest Colombia – Complejo el Campin December 11, 2022 – Knotfest Chile – Estadio Monumental – Santiago December 18, 2022 – Knotfest Brazil – Sombodromo Do Anhembi – Sao Paulo So far, those are the only dates we have on hand. These shows are sure to be huge events, even if all the haters of this iteration of Pantera decide to stay home. It makes sense that such a marquee band would get their touring started on a huge stage. That being said...

We hope you’re ready for some aural punishment, because we’ve got the full Mal de Vivre album from the new extreme metal band Red Rot streaming exclusively here on MetalSucks. This exciting new duo of Luciano Lorusso George and Davide Tiso, formerly of Ephel Duath, are exclusively streaming their debut effort here to give the world its first taste of their unique brand of thrashy, doomy death metal. Joined by drummer Ron Bertrand and bassist Ian Baker, the extreme metal outfit’s 17 debut tracks come in at a tight 38 minutes, resulting in a concise yet powerful piece of music that’s worth listening to from beginning to end. “We are thrilled to finally share Mal de Vivre in its entirety, because that is the way we wanted the album to be approached: chugged all at once. We released three singles so far and it wasn’t that easy to pick them from the bunch. These seventeen tracks have been sequenced meticulously and their up and down flow is essential to get a grip on what this band is...

Former Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar and his supergroup The Circle have plenty going on right now as they prepare to release album number two, Crazy Times , but that doesn’t mean he isn’t working on new music. As it turns out, the singer had a special collaborator on a new song he wrote: the late Eddie Van Halen , who Hagar says appeared in a dream. “Nobody knows this but  Michael Anthony ,  Jason [Bonham] and Vic [Johnson]. About two months ago, I had this dream and Eddie came. We were in a room like this, [with] a bunch of people around. It was just like he’d been gone. It was not like he was passed, but he had just been out of my life and we hadn’t seen each other for a while. He’s going, ‘Man, let’s write some music!’ I said, ‘Yeah, fuck it, man. Here, let’s go!'” Hagar doesn’t just expect you to take his word for it. The singer explains exactly how the dream went down: “[He] went over into a corner, in this room. He had a guitar and he played me this thing. It ...

Σταμάτα αν το έχεις ακούσει αυτό. Ένας άντρας παίρνει ένα ολόκληρο οξύ buncha και πηγαίνει να χαζέψει σε ένα κοντινό χωράφι. Τελικά αρχίζει να σκοντάφτει μπάλες και καταλήγει να μιλά με ένα άλογο. Για μία ώρα.  Αυτό είναι το «Prince of Darkness» του heavy metal του παραμυθιού, ο Ozzy Osborne που είπε στην Daily Star νωρίτερα αυτή την εβδομάδα, ενώ προώθησε το επερχόμενο στούντιο άλμπουμ του, Patient Number 9 . Και ενώ η ιστορία αξίζει σίγουρα ένα γέλιο το 2022, ο Ozzy λέει ότι το περιστατικό ήταν αρκετό για να σταματήσει το LSD πολύ πίσω στη δεκαετία του '70. «Εκείνη την εποχή στην Αμερική, οι άνθρωποι αγαπούσαν πολύ να ντύνουν τα ποτά σου με οξύ. Δεν με ένοιαζε. Συνήθιζα να καταπίνω χούφτες καρτέλες κάθε φορά. Το τέλος ήρθε όταν επιστρέψαμε στην Αγγλία. Πήρα 10 ταμπλέτες οξύ και μετά πήγα μια βόλτα σε ένα χωράφι. Κατέληξα να στέκομαι εκεί μιλώντας σε αυτό το άλογο για περίπου μια ώρα. «Στο τέλος το άλογο γύρισε και μου είπε να γαμήσω. Αυτό ήταν για μένα.” Σωστά διαβάσατ...