Sometimes in rock history, the almosts and near-misses tell stories just as compelling as the big breaks. In a recent conversation with Radio Forrest of 96.9 The Eagle, Savatage and Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist Al Pitrelli shared a rare memory about nearly joining Ozzy Osbourne’s band in the late 1980s. “Years and years ago, when Jake […]
With attendance numbers projected to be near a quarter million and more than 175 bands scheduled across seven stages at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville over four days, Louder Than Life has now crossed into cultural phenomenon territory with its 2025 edition. Celebrating its 11th year, the event encountered some challenges — from unseasonably […]
Genuinely, it feels like every other week, we’re reporting on the loss of a life that was impactful in our scene. Whether it be a former drummer or bassist, a founding member, or an active member, no band has been safe from loss this year. Both a mix of younger and older lives lost, it’s […]
The Acacia Strain will return this fall with their new album You Are Safe From God Here, due out October 24 via Rise Records. The band is now streaming their new single “Swamp Mentality” alongside a pretty funny music video. The music, however, is anything but funny. It’s gonna fuck your day up big time. […]
Soulfly is set to release their new record Chama on October 24 via Nuclear Blast, which you can get a little damaged by right now thanks to “Nihility” featuring Todd Jones of Nails. Predictably it’s a friggin’ rager. “Chama is the Brazilian word for flame. It also means a ‘calling,’” said Soulfly mastermind Max Cavalera […]
This week’s top tracks include Metal Injection’s Artist Of The Month Revocation plus some bouncy jams from Soulfly, a real thrash rager from Kreator, and more! Check out the playlist on Spotify here and on Apple Music here. The new additions this week are: “New Gods, New Masters” – Revocation “Nihilist” – Soulfly feat. Nails‘ […]
A Turnstile concert in Richmond, VA descended into controversy this week after a police officer reportedly discharged pepper spray at fans attempting to join the band onstage. The incident took place on Wednesday, September 24 at Brown’s Island during the Baltimore outfit’s encore performance of “Birds.” Because nothing quite screams “cops who don’t understand what […]
Legendary heavy metal force Accept have announced the departure of guitarist Uwe Lulis, marking the end of a decade-long chapter in the band’s storied career. Lulis first joined Accept in 2014, stepping in to replace longtime axeman Herman Frank. The band issued the following statement earlier today: “After deep deliberation, Accept will return to the […]
For several years, alternative metal icons Deftones have experienced a remarkable surge in popularity, fueled in part by platforms like TikTok introducing the band to a younger generation of listeners. That renewed attention has propelled the Sacramento veterans to new heights, culminating in their recent arena headlining run across the United States — much of […]
The legacy of Ozzy Osbourne will surely live forever, thanks in part to the legendary musicians who chose to honor the Prince of Darkness on tape. From doomy and soulful covers of Black Sabbath‘s saddest songs to soaring renditions of Ozzy Osbourne anthems, here’s the 10 of the best Ozzy covers you’ll ever hear. This […]
