Get ready, San Diego — the kings of American death metal are coming back to crush SOMA into dust. On October 5th, 2025, CANNIBAL CORPSE returns to San Diego as part of their massive Chaos Horrific US headlining tour, joined by crossover thrash maniacs Municipal Waste, sonic extremists Full Of Hell, and the Italian horror…
Just in time for Iron Maiden’s monumental Run For Your Lives 50th Anniversary World Tour, the legendary British heavy metal band has unveiled an exciting collaboration that merges two of life’s greatest pleasures: beer and metal. Iron Maiden’s award-winning beer brand, Trooper, brewed by family-owned Cheshire brewery Robinsons, has teamed up with beer tech pioneers…
Two years after unleashing their monstrous tenth studio album Terrasite, Cattle Decapitation is celebrating the milestone with a powerful, two-hour “making of” documentary titled From This Flesh: A Cattle Decapitation Story. Shot, directed, and edited by Australian videographer Nicholas VanVidler—the creative mind behind the band’s 2021 “Finish Them” music video—the documentary takes fans deep inside…
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 reinvention, the Bay Area icons are set to drop their monumental 11th album, UNATØNED, on April 25 via Nuclear Blast Records. The Evolution Continues with…
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. Marking a departure from their Moonlover-Starmourner-Self Loather conceptual trilogy, sole mastermind Nameless (Dennis Mikula) crafts his most intense and introspective work yet, blending blackened aggression…
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 with groundbreaking album releases, embarking on monumental world tours, and redefining their sound to stay relevant in an ever-changing industry. Meanwhile, the underground scene is…
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, or black metal purists, fans in the area are constantly searching for the latest events, emerging bands, and unique experiences to fuel their passion for…
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 worldwide community. Whether you’re thrashing in the pit, headbanging in your car, or diving into deep discussions about obscure underground bands, metal is meant to…
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 Blade Records. This highly anticipated album marks a new chapter for the Pennsylvania-based band, combining elements from their past work while introducing fresh sonic landscapes….
Raymond Melendez