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...