
MACHINE HEAD Brings UNATØNED Tour to San Diego, Drops Explosive Single ‘UNBØUND’
For over three decades, MACHINE HEAD has carved an uncompromising path through the metal landscape, led by founder, vocalist, and guitarist Robb Flynn. With a career fueled by defiance and...

GHOST BATH Announces New Album, San Diego Tour Stop Confirmed
Depressive black metal visionaries GHOST BATH have emerged from the abyss once more, unveiling their upcoming album, Rose Thorn Necklace, set for release on May 9th via Nuclear Blast Records....

The Explosive State of Metal Music in 2025: Trends, Bands, and Underground Movements
As we delve into metal music in 2025, the global heavy music landscape is more vibrant, diverse, and electrifying than ever before. Established titans of the genre are pushing boundaries...

The San Diego Metal Scene: What’s Trending Now?
San Diego has always been a hotbed for underground and extreme music, with a metal scene that’s as diverse as it is dedicated. Whether it's die-hard thrashers, doom metal enthusiasts,...

Unleash the Metal: Join the New SDMETAL Forum!
For decades, heavy metal has been more than just a genre—it’s a way of life. It’s the sound of rebellion, the voice of the outcast, and the heartbeat of a...

Rivers of Nihil in San Diego
Progressive death metal pioneers Rivers of Nihil are making waves once again with the announcement of their self-titled fifth full-length album, set to drop on May 30, 2025, via Metal...

ENSIFERUM And KORPIKLAANI Bring ‘Folkfest Of The North’ To San Diego!
Finnish folk metal icons ENSIFERUM have unveiled their latest video for "The Howl," taken from their powerful new album Winter Storm, out now on Metal Blade Records. The album, crafted...

Rivers of Nihil Announces North American Headlining
RIVERS OF NIHIL will return to North American stages this Spring on a month-long headlining tour! The Aggressive Progressive Tour runs from May 22nd in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania through June 22nd...

ALLEGAEON To Join Warbringer On North American Co-Headlining Tour
Colorado melodic tech metal outfit ALLEGAEON will join Warbringer on a North American co-headlining run this Spring. The Vortex Of Violence Tour will commence on March 18th in San Diego,...

Strain Review: Orange Apricot By Awesome Dope
When you hear the name "Orange Apricot," you expect a flavor-packed adventure—and let me tell you, Awesome Dope delivers on that promise with their top-shelf Sativa Hybrid. With a staggering...
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