Take Our Money Slipknot’s Shawn “Clown” Crahan Launches Weed Brand May 18, 2021 8:42am Once upon a time, it was believed that only hippies and reggae fans smoked weed due to their love of bright colors and pacifism. But over time, it’s become increasingly apparent not only that metal […]
News Lamb of God, Avatar, Sevendust and More Announced for ShipRocked 2022 May 17, 2021 12:25pm One industry that was slammed by COVID equally as hard as live music, if not more so, was the cruise industry. Due in part to COVID outbreaks being linked to several cruises, the leisure boat […]
News Alice Cooper Announces Fall 2021 Tour Dates with Ace Frehley May 17, 2021 11:27am With the COVID-19 vaccine moving from exclusive vaccination centers to Shop Rite pharmacies, big acts have resumed planning and announcing tour dates. But while many of the tours booked for the coming months look cool […]
Premieres Exclusive Premiere: Mountain Caller Give Heavy Prog A Much-Needed Punch In The Arm On Kickass New Track May 17, 2021 11:00am You have to give it to Mountain Caller: they’re making the old feel new again. The London-based three-piece’s music is a mixture of prog, hard rock, and stoner doom — genres that immediately evoke a […]
News Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard Reschedule Summer 2021 Stadium Tour Dates May 17, 2021 10:44am Back in September of 2019, Mötley Crüe announced a highly-anticipated stadium reunion tour with Def Leppard and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. Of course, with COVID wiping out everyone’s touring plans in 2020, the Crüe […]
News Rock and Roll Hall of Fame CEO Defends Iron Maiden Snub May 17, 2021 8:03am Last week, metalheads were dumbfounded to learn that seminal heavy metal act Iron Maiden were snubbed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Among this year’s 15 nominees, Maiden were believed to be a […]
Interviews Charlie Benante Outlines Anthrax’s Mini Turntable for Record Store Day May 14, 2021 12:31pm In honor of this year’s Record Store Day, Anthrax have announced an inspired piece of merch: a 3″ miniature turntable, complete with several tiny Anthrax singles to play on it. But not content to simply […]
New Music Carnifex Drop Extremely Heavy New Single “Seven Souls” May 14, 2021 11:05am You gotta give it to Carnifex — they’ve hung around, and done so with gusto. While so many other bands who grew during the deathcore explosion have fallen by the wayside or become modern-day new-wavers, […]
New Music New Metal Out Today: 5/14 May 14, 2021 10:04am It’s Friday, which means two things: giving the week the finger and new music! Tune in every Friday for The Pit’s round-up of new releases, from singalong hard rock to pus-drenched underground death metal. Keep […]
Last Words On This Week’s Last Words: Gojira’s ‘Fortitude’ and Bands Changing Their Sound May 14, 2021 8:16am Sonic progression: a necessary part of growing as a band, or a real good way for your favorite acts to lose you as a fan? In heavy music, bands changing their sound is a considerable […]
