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CANNIBAL CORPSE Announce North American Headlining Tour This Fall

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 6, 2025

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Death metal icons CANNIBAL CORPSE are pleased to announce their North American headlining tour this Fall. The journey will commence on September 15th in Nashville, Tennessee and make its way through over two dozen cities, the tour drawing to a close on October 22nd in Charlotte, North Carolina. Support will be provided by Municipal Waste and Fulci. The tour follows the band’s recent North America run with Meshuggah.

Blabbermouth and Knotfest pre-sales begin Wednesday, May 7th at 10:00am local time. Local/promoter pre-sales begin Thursday, May 8th at 10:00am local time.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 9th at 10am local time at: cannibalcorpse.net

CANNIBAL CORPSE w/ Municipal Waste, Fulci:
9/15/2025 Marathon Music Works – Nashville, TN
9/17/2025 The Mill & Mine – Knoxville, TN
9/18/2025 Louder Than Life – Louisville, KY
9/19/2025 The Roxian – Pittsburgh, PA
9/20/2025 NE Metal and Hardcore Fest – Worcester, MA
9/22/2025 Buffalo RiverWorks – Buffalo, NY
9/23/2025 The Agora – Cleveland, OH
9/24/2025 The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI
9/26/2025 The Rave – Milwaukee, WI
9/27/2025 Epic Event Center – Green Bay, WI
9/28/2025 First Ave – Minneapolis, MN
9/29/2025 The Truman – Kansas City, MO
9/30/2025 Diamond Ballroom – Oklahoma City, OK
10/02/2025 Van Buren – Phoenix, AZ
10/03/2025 Ventura Theater – Ventura, CA
10/04/2025 House Of Blues – Anaheim, CA
10/05/2025 Soma – San Diego, CA
10/07/2025 Rialto Theater – Tucson, AZ
10/09/2025 The Aztec Theatre – San Antonio, TX
10/10/2025 House Of Blues – Houston, TX
10/11/2025 The Hall – Little Rock, AR
10/12/2025 Mars Music Hall – Huntsville, AL
10/14/2025 The Ritz – Raleigh, NC
10/15/2025 The National – Richmond, VA
10/17/2025 The Paramount – Long Island, NY
10/18/2025 Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ
10/19/2025 The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD
10/21/2025 The Norva – Norfolk, VA
10/22/2025 The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC

CANNIBAL CORPSE released their critically adored Chaos Horrific full-length in 2023 via Metal Blade Records. Produced again by guitarist Erik Rutan, who has now produced six of the band’s albums, Chaos Horrific is, without question, a full-on, CANNIBAL-style death metal outing, straight down to the themes, which include zombie warfare, resetting the human race through mass mutilations, and the violent revenge of victims of human trafficking, and its cover art by longtime collaborator Vince Locke. Wrote Decibel Magazine upon its release, “Chaos Horrific manages to be easily digestible while also being honeycombed with nuance and is a nearly perfect record.” Revolver concurred noting, “They’re one of the hardest working bands in the game, their sound has never gotten a drop less brutal, and their coolness factor has never waned.” Added Metal Hammer, “This band is an imperious, tweaked-to-perfection wrecking machine at this point.”

Chaos Horrific slaughtered Billboard charts upon its first week of release, earning the #7 position on the Billboard Album Sales chart, #2 on the Hard Music Albums chart, #3 on the Rock Albums chart, #5 on the Independent Label Albums chart, and more!

The record is available on digipak CD, cassette, and digital formats as well as vinyl in multiple limited color variants.

Secure your copy today at the CANNIBAL CORPSE store at: cannibalcorpse.store and Metal Blade at: metalblade.com/cannibalcorpse

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ARKONA Unveil Eerie New Single + Official Music Video ‘Cectpa’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 6, 2025

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Following the critically acclaimed release of their apocalyptic concept album Kob’ (2023), pagan folk metal visionaries ARKONA return with a mesmerizing new single, “Cectpa” (English: Sister). Unveiling a darker, more introspective side, the track conjures a haunting atmosphere through solemn organ melodies, doom-tinged riffs, and the ethereal voice of frontwoman Masha Scream. Accompanied by an official music video, “Cectpa” weaves an emotional tale of inner grief and spiritual reckoning, continuing ARKONA’s tradition of blending folkloric mysticism with metal’s raw intensity.

After a successful 2023 that included a tour with labelmates Patriarkh (ex-Batushka) and a well-received appearance at Summer Breeze Open Air in 2024, ARKONA now set out on their Summer Rituals tour across Europe. From intimate venues to major festival stages, the band continues to bring their intense blend of Slavic pagan tradition, blackened metal, and theatrical performance to devoted audiences. With over two decades of evolution behind them, ARKONA remain a commanding force—fierce, emotional, and spiritually resonant.

ARKONA about the new single “Cectpa”:
“The song ‘Cectpa’ (Sister) is a non-album single, which was spontaneously written by Maria specifically for the student who is learning vocal skills from her.
Conceptually, the song tells about the deep mental anguish of a person who is on the verge of going into oblivion with the help of fire, which is eating away at the exhausted body from the inside. Sestra is the anguish which acts as a twin sister, the personification of her own internal mental suffering, and the heroine of the song has a dialogue with her, and ultimately says goodbye to her when death finally captures the heroine in its arms.

The single cover artwork, created by the artists Rotten Fantom, fully reflects the concept of the song, visualizing its content in dark philosophical tones.

The musical accompaniment is extraordinarily doom metal, closely echoing the melodic line and folk choral voices of traditional Arkona. It’s recommended for those who loved the songs such as ‘Strela’, ‘Oh, Pechal’-Toska’, ‘Zimushka’.”

ARKONA Summer rituals over Europe:
26.06.25 CZ – Spálené Poříčí / Basinfire Fest
27.06.25 RO – Timișoara / Road Patrol Open Air
28.06.25 RO – Cluj-Napoca / Machines Venue
29.06.25 RO – Bucharest / Quantic
04.07.25 HU – Budapest / Rock Maraton Fest
05.07.25 BE – Ghent / Litha Fest
06.07.25 DE – Weinheim / Café Central
17.07.25 FR – Montpellier / Secret Place
18.07.25 PT – Vila Nova de Famalicão / Laurus Nobilis Fest
19.07.25 NL – Amstelveen / P60

ARKONA are:
Masha “Scream” – Vocals, Keyboards, Percussion
Sergei “Lazar” – Guitars
Ruslan “Kniaz” – Bass
Vladimir “Volk” – Wind Instruments
Alexander Smirnov – Drums

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A-Z Share New Single ‘I Am Numb’ from Forthcoming Album

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Hard rock band A-Z recently announced their return and sophomore album ‘A2Z²‘ with the powerful single “Nothing Is Over.” Now, the band are pleased to share the track “I Am Numb,” the second single from the forthcoming full-length release, which is due out on June 6th, 2025 via Metal Blade Records.

“I Am Numb” is an aggressive, in-your-face exploration of the emotional detachment most humans experience in life. The somber moniker is highlighted with an undeniable chorus hook and is balanced with hope and the promise tomorrow holds. Sonically, the track features energy like Rainbow‘s “Kill the King” with full-throttle riffs and post-rock effected long notes, which allow the drums to be exceptionally creative. The counter rhythms bring the listener on a whirlwind journey.

Spearheaded by legendary drummer Mark Zonder (Fates Warning, Warlord) and along with former Fates Warning bandmate Ray Alder on vocals, ‘A2Z²‘ builds on the groundwork laid on the acclaimed 2022 self-titled debut album. The writing for the album began when Zonder and guitarist Nick Van Dyk (Redemption) started working with vocalist Alder on the album’s first single and de facto statement “Nothing Is Over,” showcasing the band’s commitment to making heavy music that’s sophisticated but hooky and accessible. Helping achieve those aural goals are bassist Philip Bynoe (Steve Vai/Ring of Fire/Warlord), Italian guitarist Simone Mularoni (A2Z² mixing/mastering, DGM) and keyboard player Jimmy Waldo (Alcatrazz/New England).

A2Z² Tracklist:
01. Fire Away (4:37)
02. Running in Place (4:58)
03. Nothing Is Over (4:18)
04. A Wordless Prison (6:04)
05. Reaching Out (4:16)
06. The Remedy (5:06)
07. I Am Numb (4:03)
08. This Chaotic Symphony (5:10)
09. Learning to Fly (4:38)
10. Now I Walk Away (5:39)

Watch the video for previously released single “Nothing Is Over” HERE.

Pre-order A2Z² now at: metalblade.com/a-z

The band known as A-Z began when Zonder started working on material in early 2020 with a clear vision for the band he wanted to put together: “I was thinking beer commercials, car commercials and Cobra Kai. I wanted a very accessible band that would appeal to the masses,” he says. The band’s name – standing for Alder thru Zonder – was an easy choice that would never pigeonhole the lineup’s sound. “What I liked is that it did not limit what someone would think of the band,” says Zonder. “If we named the band Scary Serpent it would give a certain direction and didn’t want people to prejudge us.”

The band members are legendarily prolific, which allows for an amazing dynamic where, as Zonder explains, “when you find the right guys, you just let them do whatever they want. Everybody’s a seasoned pro and all the different ingredients come together, make it what it is. That live and recording experience allows A-Z to instinctively know how not to step on each other musically.“

“We’re all about the songs, the band, not what each of us does in it. It’s simple,” they all agree. “It’s about the music as a whole,” says Zonder, “I guarantee you everybody’s into something completely different musically, and that’s where the magic to me comes from, taking different influences and everybody doing what they do to create A-Z. We’re not 20-year-old kids. We’re at the point where if you’re gonna go, just go big. And that’s what we’ve done on A2Z².“

A-Z lineup:
Ray Alder – Lead and Backing Vocals
Philip Bynoe – Bass Guitar
Nick Van Dyk – Guitars
Simone Mularoni – Lead Guitars
Jimmy Waldo – Keyboards
Mark Zonder – Drums

A-Z online:
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SERPENT GOD Release First Single ’Repent’ from Forthcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 6, 2025

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Finnish melodic death/doom metal band Serpent God is set to release their debut album ‘Denial’ on October 10th 2025 via Inverse Records. The first single ‘repent’ taken from the album is unleashed today and it’s available on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/serpent-god-repent

Music, lyrics, mixed and mastered by Samu Männikkö
Arrangements by Serpent God
ISRC: FI3FC2592303
Single cover by Heidi Hyvärinen

The band comments:
“The sound of hooves stomp the ground. The Apocalypse is coming”.

“repent” is a conjoined train of melodic themes and fatal intentions heading to it’s final destination. The tracks are straightforward and sinuous simultaneously. A delicate scent of classic rock combined with 90’s extreme metal sound with nearly biblical lyrics. Haunting guitar leads with unexpected twists and turns. “When the thickest mist is rising, it is time to repent!”

Denial Track list:

denial
beneath
repent
revelation
alive
sermon
oblivion
keyhole
void

Album cover by Heidi Hyvärinen

Line-up:
Samu Männikkö – Vocals, guitars and keyboards
Juho-Pekka Lappalainen – Bass
Jimi Myöhänen – Drums

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DON FELDER Drops New Video ‘I Like the Things You Do’ from Forthcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 6, 2025

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Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and legendary guitarist Don Felder returns with a brand-new single, “I Like the Things You Do,” the latest release from his upcoming solo album The Vault-Fifty Years of Music—his first studio project in five years and debut for Frontiers Music Srl. The career-spanning collection featuring re-recorded demos and unreleased gems from his extensive musical journey, including tracks originally submitted for Eagles albums.

Pre-order “The Vault – Fifty Years Of Music” HERE

A riff-heavy celebration of timeless attraction, “I Like the Things You Do” channels Felder’s signature blend of soaring guitar licks and feel-good groove, delivering a hard-charging rock anthem that nods to his roots while pushing forward with fresh energy. A new song, written as a tribute to his partner Jaden, the track pairs raw vocal swagger with classic, hook-laden musicianship that longtime fans will immediately recognize.

The single is a powerful taste of what’s to come on The Vault-Fifty Years of Music, a genre-spanning collection that revisits and reimagines songs pulled from Felder’s own archives. From the bluesy slide guitar of “Move On,” a track first written by Felder in 1974 for inclusion on Eagles’ One of These Nights, to the fiery new version of his iconic “Heavy Metal,” the album blends vintage inspiration with modern production. Collaborators include a who’s-who of rock royalty such as Steve Lukather, David Paich, Greg Phillinganes, Chad Cromwell, Matt & Gregg Bissonette and Nathan East.

The Vault is more than a retrospective—it’s a bold, guitar-fueled statement from an artist still firing on all cylinders after over five decades in the business. Felder, who famously co-wrote “Hotel California,” proves once again why he remains one of the most respected players in rock history.

The multi-talented Felder is also a best-selling New York Times author (Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Eagles), a TV host (the MTV spoof FTV), and a soundtrack composer, having contributed two tracks to Heavy Metal and the score for the 1986 CBS cartoon series Galaxy High. Over the course of his career, he has collaborated with artists such as the Bee Gees, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, and Andy Gibb, as well as contributing guitars to Stevie Nicks’ first two solo albums.

The Vault – Fifty Years Of Music Tracklist:
1. Move On
2. Free At Last
3. Hollywood Victim
4. Last All Night
5. Digital World
6. I Like The Things You Do
7. All Girls Love To Dance
8. Together Forever
9. Heavy Metal
10. Let Me Down Easy
11. Blue Skies

Felder remains a relentless creative force, balancing studio work with a packed touring schedule, including this summer’s Brotherhood of Rock tour alongside Styx and Kevin Cronin. See below for current tour itinerary.

Brotherhood of Rock tour with Styx & Kevin Cronin (* are Solo Don Felder Shows)
May 10, 2025 – Wild Horse Pass, Chandler, AZ*
May 25, 2025 – Epcot, Lake Buena Vista, FL*
May 26, 2025 – Epcot, Lake Buena Vista, FL*
May 28, 2025 – Bon Secours Arena, Greenville, SC
May 30, 2025 – Hard Rock Casino, Hollywood, FL
May 31, 2025 – MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa, FL
June 2, 2025 – Daily’s Place, Jacksonville, FL
June 4, 2025 – Germania Insurance Amphitheatre, Austin, TX
June 6, 2025 – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands, TX
June 7, 2025 – Thunder Ridge Nature’s Arena, Ridgedale, MO
June 9, 2025 – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, Denver, CO
June 11, 2025 – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, Salt Lake City, UT
June 13, 2025 – Toyota Pavilion at Concord, Concord, CA
June 14, 2025 – Hayden Homes Amphitheatre, Bend, OR
June 15, 2025 – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheatre, Ridgefield, WA
June 28, 2025 – Isleta Amphitheatre, Albuquerque, NM
June 29, 2025 – Ford Amphitheater, Colorado Springs, CO
July 2, 2025 – Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, MO
July 3, 2025 – Vibrant Arena at The Mark, Moline, IL
July 5, 2025 – Coca-Cola Amphitheatre, Birmingham, AL
July 6, 2025 – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta, GA
July 8, 2025 – PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte, NC
July 9, 2025 – Coastal Credit Union Music Park, Raleigh, NC
July 11, 2025 – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, Virginia Beach, VA
July 12, 2025 – Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow, VA
July 14, 2025 – Empower FCU Amphitheatre, Syracuse, NY
August 1, 2025 – Dos Equis Pavilion – Dallas, TX
August 2, 2025 – Brandon Amphitheater – Brandon, MS
August 4, 2025 – FirstBank Amphitheatre – Franklin, TN
August 6, 2025 – Allianz Amphitheatre at Riverfront – Richmond, VA
August 8, 2025 – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion – Camden, NJ
August 10, 2025 – The Pavilion at Star Lake – Burgettstown, PA
August 12, 2025 – Broadview Stage at SPAC – Saratoga Springs, NY
August 13, 2025 – Budweiser Stage – Toronto, ON
August 15, 2025 – Ruoff Music Center – Noblesville, IN
August 16, 2025 – Pine Knob Music Center – Clarkston, MI
August 19, 2025 – Riverbend Music Center – Cincinnati, OH
August 20, 2025 – Blossom Music Center – Cleveland, OH
August 22, 2025 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis, MO
August 23, 2025 – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre – Chicago, IL
August 24, 2025 – American Family Insurance Amphitheatre – Milwaukee, WI
September 13, 2025 – Odawa Casino, Petoskey, MI*

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PUPIL SLICER Stun with New Double Single ‘Heather/Black Scrawl’, Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 6, 2025

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Pupil Slicer, the critically acclaimed mathcore band known for their boundary-pushing intensity, is back with a new double single, “Heather/Black Scrawl”! Marking the first taste of what’s to come from camp Slicer. These two singles are a testament to the band’s relentless evolution, showcasing their most confident, aggressive, and emotionally charged music to date.

“These tracks explore both my own experiences as a non-binary autistic person, as well as the more generalized treatment of many kinds of minorities as a whole.

In Heather, the unique experience of your existence being used as a political tool and your rights cast aside for the goals of others, whilst Black Scrawl deals more with the self-destructive elements of trying to just keep yourself together and overcome the sorrow that comes with such an immense amount of hatred that you will never be able to escape, let alone dealing with your own self doubts and flaws as a person.

I’m really happy to be writing more from my heart on this new material and I don’t want anyone mistaking what PUPIL SLICER stands for – this is Trans Inclusive Radical Hatred. ” – Kate

Building on the brutal hooks of their previous album Mirrors and the meticulously structured, melodic nature of Blossom, Heather/Black Scrawl represents the band’s creative apex. Recorded with Joe Clayton at No Studio, the tracks push the band’s sonic boundaries further than ever before, resulting in their most caustic and abrasive production to date.

“This is the most collaborative effort we’ve had as a band,” added Davies. “Every one of us – myself, Josh (drums), and Luke Booth (bass/vox), who joined us for the first time – poured our hearts into this. Each of us contributed to crafting the strongest vision and the best music possible for the new era of Pupil Slicer.”

Black Scrawl coming next week.

More information: SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC / TIDAL / DEEZER / AMAZON

Upcoming tour dates:

w/ Tayne
15/05 – Milton Keynes, Craufurd Arms
16/05 – Huddersfield, Parish Dive Bar
17/05 – Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach

w/ LLNN
25/11 – Bristol, The Exchange
26/11 – Nottingham, The Bodega
27/11 – Manchester, Rebellion
28/11 – Glasgow, Slay
29/11 – Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
30/11 – London, The Underworld