The San Diego metal scene has always been a melting pot of aggression and artistry, but a new project is emerging that challenges our very definition of a “band.” MetalRican isn’t just another group hitting the local circuit; it’s a high-concept, AI-powered exploration of cultural identity, heavy riffs, and rhythmic tradition. What is MetalRican? At…
Arizona extreme metal pioneers Soulfly are teaming up with intergalactic shock rock legends GWAR for one of 2026’s wildest concert runs, The Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour—and they’re bringing the chaos to San Diego’s House of Blues on April 19, 2026. This massive 34-date North American trek kicks off March 19 in Richmond, VA, and…
Silver Lining Music has announced No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All, dropping November 14th — and the first single is already tearing faces off. Legendary UK rockers THE ALMIGHTY return with their original lineup for the first time since 1991, unleashing a savage cover of Metallica’s “The Four Horsemen.”…
Tacoma, Washington-based thrash/crossover wrecking crew DENIAL OF LIFE have unleashed their latest attack — the official video for “Circle The Drain”, the lead single from their upcoming EP Witness The Power, set to devastate the metal world via Creator-Destructor Records this November. Forged in the Pacific Northwest, DENIAL OF LIFE delivers a brutal hybrid of…
Testament Para Bellum marks the Bay Area thrash legends’ fourteenth studio album, arriving October 10th via Nuclear Blast. The record stands as both a battle cry and a reflection of humanity’s uneasy alliance with its own creations. As technology accelerates and disconnection grows, Para Bellum mirrors the modern chaos through music that is urgent, sharp, and…
Today, Brooklyn hardcore legends BIOHAZARD unleash their brand-new single “Eyes On Six” from the upcoming album Divided We Fall, their first studio release in over a decade. The record drops October 17th via BLKIIBLK, reuniting the original lineup for a blistering statement of unity amid chaos. The single arrives alongside a powerful new music video,…
Metalcore titans Killswitch Engage are bringing the noise back to San Diego on July 2, 2025, as part of their massive This Consequence summer tour. The show will take place at Gallagher Square at Petco Park, marking a must-attend stop on a tour that celebrates the band’s 25-year legacy and their powerful new album. 🔥…
SAN DIEGO, CA – Technical death metal pioneers REVOCATION will storm into San Diego on Saturday, November 2nd, delivering a high-powered performance at Brick by Brick in support of their highly anticipated new album, New Gods, New Masters, due out September 26th via Metal Blade Records. This San Diego tour stop marks a major moment…
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – The world is full of evil. HarXsoN is here to kill it—starting in San Diego. Forged in the fires of classic thrash and battle-tested on global stages, HarXsoN is the brand-new San Diego-based trio formed by former HIRAX members Steve and Lance Harrison, alongside fellow alum Mike Vega. After nearly two…
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