ZEBRAHEAD Drop 'I Don't Know How to Put This (But I'm Kinda a Big Deal)' From New EP O

Zebrahead have released a new single and video, I Don’t Know How to Put This (But I’m Kinda a Big Deal), alongside the arrival of their new EP, O. https://riffwiremag.com/story/8040088 #zebrahead #newep #newsingle

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Iapetus to Release New Album ‘The Mother Void’

Iapetus will release its new album, "The Mother Void," Oct. 16 via Willowtip Records. The album marks the group's first full-length release since 2019’s "The Body Cosmic." https://riffwiremag.com/story/7980003 #deathmetal #metalnews #rocknews

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OLI SYKES, COURTNEY LAPLANTE Tease Track For Upcoming 'Valorant' Collaboration

Oli Sykes and Courtney LaPlante have teased a new track for an upcoming Valorant collaboration. The teased collaboration is designated as the official anthem for the 2026 Valorant Champions Tour https://riffwiremag.com/story/8040003 #olisykes #courtneylaplante #valorantcollab

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LIMBS' "End Of A Rope" Video Debuts

LIMBS have debuted the video for “End Of A Rope.” The track is once again produced, mixed and mastered by The Plot In You’s Landon Tewers. https://riffwiremag.com/story/8040076 #limbs #endofarope #musicvideo

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Tom Morello, Beastie Boys' Ad-Rock, Fishbone, Jello Biafra & More Contribute Songs To New Anti-ICE Benefit Compilation "Contra-ICE Vol, 1: ICE OUT"

According to The PRP, Tom Morello, Beastie Boys’ Ad-Rock, Fishbone, and Jello Biafra have contributed songs to the anti-ICE benefit compilation “Contra-ICE Vol, 1: ICE OUT.” https://riffwiremag.com/story/8040084 #tommorello #adrock #fishbone

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Azatoth will release its debut full-length album, "Carnal Lust of Blasphemy," on Aug. 21

Azatoth will release debut album Carnal Lust of Blasphemy on Aug. 21 via Extremely Rotten Productions. The eight-track album will be issued on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats. https://riffwiremag.com/story/8070001 #blackmetal #deathmetal #metalnews

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Distant Launch "Flesh And Nails" Video Featuring Bodysnatcher's Kyle Medina

Distant have launched the video for "Flesh And Nails," featuring Bodysnatcher’s Kyle Medina. The release reunites the artists, who previously worked together in 2023. https://riffwiremag.com/story/8040102 #distantlaunch #bodysnatcher #kylemedina

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GODFLESH Announce Penultimate Album 'Decay' Ahead of Band's Planned End, Drop First Song

Godflesh will release their album Decay on September 25 via Relapse, according to Metal Injection. https://riffwiremag.com/story/8040006 #godflesh #newalbum #newsingle

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Dimmu Borgir went from arming themselves against potential murderers to the biggest band in black metal. "We heard people were starting to wear knives and weapons, so we did the same."

Dimmu Borgir’s founders recall carrying knives in mid-1990s Oslo as violence and suspicion shadowed Norway’s black metal scene. The teenage trio formed in Jessheim, 30 miles north of Oslo. https://riffwiremag.com/story/7800095 #dimmuborgir #shagrath #blackmetal

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YOB, Anaal Nathrakh, Benighted, Exumer, Etc. Added To 2027 'Maryland Deathfest'

YOB, Anaal Nathrakh, Benighted, and Exumer have been added to the 2027 Maryland Deathfest, according to The PRP. https://riffwiremag.com/story/7770059 #yob #anaalnathrakh #benighted

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN AND FAITH NO MORE SELL OUT MELBOURNE AND BRISBANE STADIUMS

SYSTEM OF A DOWN have sold out their Melbourne and Brisbane stadium dates on their long-awaited Australian return, leaving only Sydney’s Accor Stadium with tickets available, according to Metal Roos. With Melbourne and Brisbane now completely sold out. https://… #systemofadown #

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Have We Reached Peak Goth Girl Fetish Thanks to Drake?

Drake went viral after appearing on a live-streamed speed-dating event on Kick. Drake selected Lamar as the winner of the contest at the conclusion of the stream. https://riffwiremag.com/story/7920001 #drake #gothgirl #fetishization

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IN THROES: Sink Towards The Light

In Throes released its debut full-length album, "Sink Towards the Light," independently. "Sink Towards the Light" is available across digital streaming platforms. https://riffwiremag.com/story/7950112 #inthroes #sinktowardsthelight #debutalbum

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STYX Announces Full Schedule For Second Annual 'Rockin' In Paradise With Styx & Friends' Beach Weekend

Rockin' In Paradise returns to Miramar Beach, Florida, on October 8-10, 2026. Peter Beckett, Elliot Lurie and Walter Egan will join YACHT ROCK REVUE, and STYX will play two headline sets. https://riffwiremag.com/story/7770064 #styx #beachweekend #musicvacation

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Castle Rat's "DRAGON" Music Video Has Premiered

Castle Rat have premiered the music video for “DRAGON,” according to The PRP. https://riffwiremag.com/story/7950080 #castlerat #musicvideo #dragon

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IGORRR Adds Second Melbourne Show To Australian Tour

IGORRR has added a second and final Melbourne date to their inaugural Australian tour. Tickets are on sale immediately. https://riffwiremag.com/story/7950106 #igorrr #australiantour #melbourne

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Pain Of Truth's "Stranded" Music Video Debuts Online

Pain Of Truth released a new music video for its single "Stranded" on Tuesday. The music video, directed by Theo Sicurella, accompanies the second single from the group's self-titled LP. https://riffwiremag.com/story/7950090 #painoftruth #musicvideo #newalbum

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FILTER Frontman RICHARD PATRICK's A PLACE TO KILL Project To Release Second EP In 'The Next Couple Of Months'

Richard Patrick says A PLACE TO KILL will issue a second EP “in the next couple of months,” rolling out as individual singles with accompanying videos. the seven-song debut EP, “APTK,” arrived in June. https://riffwiremag.com/story/7830036 #filter #richardpatrick #aplacetokill

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Left To Suffer Launch Their Gory Revenge-Fueled Music Video For "Unwelcome Guest"

Left To Suffer have launched a gory, revenge-fueled music video for “Unwelcome Guest,” according to The PRP. https://riffwiremag.com/story/7770078 #lefttosuffer #musicvideo #deathcore

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LISTEN: DEATHCHANT Face Their Demons on Heavy Psych Crusher "Enemy"

Metal Injection reports Deathchant announced a new full-length record titled “Kova.” https://riffwiremag.com/story/7770043 #deathchant #newsingle #heavypsych

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Premiere: RUNT 'Home'

On August 7, 2026 Runt released a new track, Home, according to Heavy Mag. The album gathers earlier singles Surrendered, Forever, and I Don’t Mind. https://riffwiremag.com/story/7740073 #runt #debutalbum #premiere

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Hear Marilyn Manson & Mudvayne Vocalist Chad Gray's Guest Spots From Billy Morrison's New Album "HOLLOW"

Marilyn Manson and Mudvayne vocalist Chad Gray guest on Billy Morrison’s new album “HOLLOW.” According to The PRP, members of Guns N’ Roses, Godsmack, Extreme and more also guest on that record. https://riffwiremag.com/story/7740108 #billymorrison #marilynmanson #chadgray

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ROSE TATTOO Cancels Remaining Summer 2026 European Tour Dates Due To ANGRY ANDERSON's 'Medical Issue'

Rose Tattoo canceled all remaining dates of their summer 2026 European tour. Angry Anderson is currently in hospital due to a medical issue. https://riffwiremag.com/story/7830072 #rosetattoo #angryanderson #tourcancelled

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ANTHRAX – Release Video For New Single 'Everybody's Got A Plan'

Anthrax have released the new single and video, ‘Everybody’s Got A Plan’. The video was mostly filmed on July 7 in Lisbon, Portugal during the band’s European tour with Iron Maiden. https://riffwiremag.com/story/7740136 #anthrax #musicvideo #newsingle

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Former Korn, Limp Bizkit, Smashing Pumpkins, Ministry manager Peter Katsis dead at 69

Peter Katsis, the former manager of Korn, Limp Bizkit, Smashing Pumpkins, Jane’s Addiction and Ministry, died on August 6 at age 69 from complications of congestive heart failure, Variety reports. https://riffwiremag.com/story/7740086 #korn #limpbizkit #smashingpumpkins

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Hyro The Hero Pays Tribute To The Infamous Nü-Metal Moments Of 'Woodstock '99' With His New Track

Hyro The Hero pays tribute to the nü-metal moments of Woodstock ’99 with a new track. “I was hypnotized, watching Woodstock ’99, wishing I could be on stage, next to Korn, Fred Durst" https://riffwiremag.com/story/7740075 #hyrothehero #newtrack #numetal

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Squid Pisser Debut "Tumors" Music Video

Squid Pisser have debuted the music video for their song “Tumors,” according to The PRP. The post “Squid Pisser Debut ‘Tumors’ Music Video” appeared on The PRP. https://riffwiremag.com/story/7680118 #squidpisser #musicvideo #newsong

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Scars of Tomorrow Vocalist Mike Milford Dies Following Cancer Battle

Scars of Tomorrow vocalist Mike Milford has died following a battle with cancer. Milford was also a co-founder of management agency The Artery Foundation. https://riffwiremag.com/story/7800058 #scarsoftomorrow #mikemilford #death

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KAI HANSEN Drops New Single

Kai Hansen has released "Welcome To Life," the second single from his upcoming solo album "Born With A Hammer." With "Welcome To Life," Kai Hansen shares the second preview of "Born With A Hammer." https://riffwiremag.com/story/7800142 #kaihansen #helloween #gammaray

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VALHALORE Release Acoustic Re-Working

VALHALORE have released an intimate acoustic reworking of their track Horizon. Horizon – Acoustic is now available on all major streaming platforms, according to Heavy Mag. https://riffwiremag.com/story/7800148 #valhalore #acousticrework #beyondthestars

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