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Canadian progressive metal legends RUSH have announced, due to an illness of drummer ANIKA NILLES. tonights show at SAP CENTER , SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA has been RE-SCHEDULED for 12/6/2026.
RUSH have announced 2027 SOUTH AMERICAN/EUROPEAN 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR DATES. RUSH have announced SECOND DATES FOR 2026 50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION NORTH AMERICAN TOUR.
RUSH have announced the band is reuniting for the bands 50th anniversary with drummer ANIKA NILLES
NEIL PEART, drummer and lyricist of Canadian progressive rock legends RUSH passed away to brain cancer 1/7/2020 at 67.
RUSH retired in 2015 after the band concluded their 40th anniversary tour.
RUSH were inducted into the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME in 2013.
RUSH unleashed "CLOCKWORK ANGELS", 6/8/2012 via ANTHEM RECORDS.
FROM RUSH:
Rush’s performance tonight at SAP Center in San Jose has been rescheduled to December 6.
All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.
Merch booths will not open today, but will be back to open early on Dec 6.
Thank you for your understanding
Netherlands based death metal warriors SINISTER have posted a lyric video for "THE STRANGULATION", a track from the bands anticipated new release "LUCID NIGHTMARES", due to be unleashed 11/13/2026 via MASSACRE RECORDS.
ADRIE KOOSTERWAARD, drummer for Netherlands based death metal warriors SINISTER posted an update on his health.
SINISTER have announced band member ADRIE is sick and won't make the trip to the U.S.A. for MARYLAND DEATH FEST as DANNY from MALIGNANCY will fill in.
SINISTER have announced new drummer STEFANO RUMICH..
SINISTER have announced drummer TOEP DUIN have left the band.
SINISTER unleashed "DEFORMATION OF THE HOLY REALM", 5/22/2020 via MASSACRE RECORDS.
German blackened, melodic death metal warriors THULCANDRA (and the entire touring package) have announced the band have CANCELLED all remaining MEXICAN shows.
THULCANDRA have announced WINTER 2027 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES with YOTH IRIA and VORGA .
THULCANDRA unleashed "BLACK SUN AEON" (EP), 9/10/2026 (DIGITAL, SELF RELEASED)..
THULCANDRA, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "HAIL THE ABYSS", unleashed 5/19/2023 via NAPALM RECORDS.
Athens, Greece black metal warriors YOTH IRIA have CANCELLED the bands FALL 2026 MEXICAN TOUR DATES..
FROM THULCANDRA:
THULCANDRA // Cancellation of Remaining Mexican Shows
We are deeply disappointed to announce that our remaining shows in Mexico City, Monterrey and Durango have been cancelled.
The first five shows of the tour were a great experience, and we are incredibly grateful for the warm welcome from our Mexican fans.
Unfortunately, serious failures in logistics and organization by the promoter have left all three bands — OBSCURA, THULCANDRA and ABYSMAL DAWN — stranded in Chihuahua with our equipment. No domestic flights within Mexico had been booked, making it impossible to continue the tour as planned.
We are truly sorry to everyone who was looking forward to seeing us in Mexico City, Monterrey and Durango. We are working towards bringing these shows back in 2027 with a different local partner and under better circumstances.
Please contact your point of purchase for ticket refunds.
Czeck Republic death metal legends MASTER have posted the bands anticipated new release "AMONG THE SEEDS OF DEATH", unleashed 10/16/2026 via HAMMERHEART RECORDS.
MASTER unleashed "SAINTS DISPELLED", 1/19/2024 via HAMMERHEART RECORDS.
FROM HAMMERHEART RECORDS:
Stream "Among the Seeds of Death" from Master now on youtube!
VIDEO BELOW: MASTER: NEW RELEASE "AMONG THE SEEDS OF DEATH" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF HAMMERHEART RECORDS):
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-
FRANCESCO PAOLI , drummer for Italian symphonic death metal warriors FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE has posted a medical update.
FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE have posted a lyric video for "I CAN NEVER DIE" , a track from the bands anticipated new release "OPERA", due to be unleashed 8/23/2024 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.
FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE have posted a video for "PENDULUM", a stand alone single unleashed 3/8/2024 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.
PAOLO ROSSI, vocalist, bassist for Italian symphonic extreme metal warriors FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE has left the band.
"Hey everyone, sorry if I haven’t posted much lately, but as you know social media is not my cup of tea and I’m turning more and more into an old fart! Anyway, I felt like a health update was due to all the people who supported me after the accident I had in 2021 and kept doing so throughout my recovery which, as you can see, isn’t complete yet. Yes, after 5 years I’m still working on fixing what’s fixable and after sorting out my arm and foot, we finally moved on to my left hand. Due to my ulnar nerve interruption, I basically lost sensation and most of the muscles that lie between the bones of my hand. Unfortunately, that is gonna stay; I accept it and worked out exotic solutions (like rubber bands) to keep doing what I love the most, playing. But my hand was almost skeletal and we had to do something to protect the structures that were still working in there, like bones, ligaments, veins, tendons, etc... So a couple of weeks ago, I underwent another reconstruction surgery and here is my “new” hand! (Pics 7-12) They took some tissue from my hip and transplanted it into the “empty” areas of my hand. It looks and feels much better! Also, it’s super cool to know that thanks to science I have a piece of my leg in my arm and some hip in my hand, ahah! The surgery went well, but I’m not done yet. I will likely have to do another “refinement” next year, but it’s accounted for and planned in the band’s schedule so we won’t miss any show!
Again, I feel so fortunate and thankful to be here sharing more positive news with you all; it’s miraculous indeed. Yet, at the same time, my thoughts are constantly with all the guys (and I met a ton of great people in these last 5 years) who weren’t as lucky, unfortunately. They’re the true warriors, together with all the doctors, researchers, scientists, nurses, and so on who never surrendered to what idiots call fate despite the increasing lack of proper work conditions. There is no fate, there is no chance, there’s only the incredible complexity of life, and we should all embrace it with a big smile like they do every day.
Thank you all once again for sending me positive energy all the time and giving me the strength I needed to keep pushing, and thank you to my family, my friends, my bandmates, managers, crew and the people surrounding me for continuing to believe and never leaving me behind.
Belgium based black metal warriors BLOEDMAAN have posted a video for "SPELL OF THRALLDOM" , a track from the bands anticipated new release "CIRCLE OF THE MOON", due to be unleashed 10/30/2026 via IMMORTAL FROST PRODUCTIONS.
BLOEDMAAN, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "VAMPYRIC WAR IN BLOOD" , unleashed 12/19/2025 via IMMORTAL FROST PRODUCTIONS.
BLOEDMAAN have posted a video for "WINGED FLIGHT UNDER THE PALE MOON", a track from the bands anticipated new release "CASTLE INSIDE THE ECLIPSE", unleashed 11/15/2023 via IMMORTAL FROST PRODUCTIONS..
Also, BLOEDMAAN, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "CASTLE INSIDE THE ECLIPSE", unleashed 11/15/2023 via IMMORTAL FROST PRODUCTIONS..
FROM IMMORTAL FROST PRODUCTIONS:
Today marks the official release date for the third and last single “Spell of Thralldom” by the Flemish Black Metal band Bloedmaan. The song is taken from their upcoming 3rd full length album “Circle of the Moon” which will be released 30th of October 2026 on CD, Vinyl & Digital format.
Now available on all major streaming platforms
NEW ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
Today we present you the cover artwork, album title, release date, track list + other information for the 3rd Full Length album "Circle of the Moon” by the Belgian Black Metal band Bloedmaan.
TRACKLIST
01. On Dragons Wings (06:32)
02. The Sorceress and the Key (05:53)
03. Dawn of the Eternal Frost (04:19)
04. Oh Come Night Eternal (05:16)
05. He Who Speaks in Dreams (04:53)
06. Curse of the Undead (05:17)
07. Spell of Thralldom (06:36)
08. Transylvanian Tears (05:20)
Circle of the Moon will be released on October 30th 2026, coming in various physical formats such as:
*Digipack CD with a 20paged booklet & mini-poster, limited to 500 copies.
*12" Vinyl + an Insert, coming in 2 different colours, limited to 250 copies:
*Classic Black Vinyl limited to 150 copies.
*Opaque Doublemint Green / Easter Yellow Swirl Vinyl limited to 100 copies.
As well as on Digital format through all major platforms.
Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. based death, doom metal warriors SOMNENT have posted a lyric video for "KING OF RUIN", a track from the bands anticipated new release "HEIRLOOM", due to be unleashed 10/30/2026 via ARDUA MUSIC.
SOMNENT unleashed "GARDENS FROM GRAVES", 10/25/2021 via GS PRODUCTIONS.
VIDEO BELOW:SOMNENT:NEW TRACK "KING OF RUIN" (VIA YOU TUBE,COURTESY OF ARDUA MUSIC. ):
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ITP EXTREME METAL RELEASE REVIEW RATING SYSTEM:
***** (5 stars)=Awesome, a classic, timeless, unholy
**** 1/2 (4 and half stars)=amazing, perhaps this bands best
**** (4 stars)=very good, well worth the purchase
*** 1/2 (3 1/2 stars)=Good, standard fare, for fans and not new converts
*** (3 stars)=Good, but flawed, no progression here
** 1/2 (2 1/2 stars)=Bordering on mediocrity, band is overrated
** (two stars)=somewhere between mediocre and SUKETH
* 1/2 (1 1/2 stars)= SUKETH (this release SUCKS)
* (one star)=Awful, this CD can only be used as a beer coaster or a Frisbee.
? (No stars)=this band and release blow goats.
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