HEAVYS Weekly Breakdown, looking at Slipknot releasing Look Outside Your Window, Megadeth hitting #1, and more.
“It’s finally happening. Following years of speculation, intrigue and self-critique, Slipknot’s reportedly Radiohead-esque lost album, Look Outside Your Window, is seeing release this Record Store Day. The long-shelved release — an experimental set written and recorded during the sessions for 2008’s All Hope Is Gone —is confirmed to be coming out on 12-inch vinyl for this year’s Record Store Day, which takes place April 18th. The album will not technically be branded as a Slipknot release, with a full listing for this year’s RSD offerings labeling the collection as a self-titled record from Look Outside Your Window. Promo materials confirm that the album features contributions from ‘Knot members Corey Taylor, Jim Root, Sid Wilson and Shawn “Clown” Crahan, and it’s described as “exploring new directions with no outside expectations.” (Revolver)
Spiritbox “Soft Spine” (GRAMMYS Performance)
HEAVYS Metal Picks | 2/6/26
Five new songs to beef up your heavy playlist. What are you listening to?
Sylosis “Lacerations”
Puscifer “A Public Stoning”
The Amity Affliction “House Of Cards”
Haste The Day “Shallows”
Mayhem “Realm Of Endless Misery”
“With four decades of darkness behind them, Norway’s extreme metal groundbreakers MAYHEM are celebrating an illustrious and undeniable career. They’ve stared into the abyss of personal tragedy, endured seismic shifts in the metal scene and are still refining themselves as preeminent promulgators of chaos. That’s MAYHEM’s ongoing legacy as they continue to ensnare the globe with their ”40 Years of Mayhem” ceremonies, including a headline stint on the 2025 Decibel magazine tour in North America. For diehards who were there for 1987’s Deathcrush EP and the landmark 1994 album, De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas and new converts alike, there is no question. MAYHEM is living up to their fiery legacy like few can.” (Mayhem Press Release)
CASTLE RAT Announce Special Spring Headline Shows On Tour This Spring With Amon Amarth & Dethklok
Mystical metal warriors CASTLE RAT will embark on a monumental tour with AMON AMARTH and DETHKLOK this spring, and have now announced two special, headlining shows in Grand Rapids, MI at The Pyramid Scheme on April 26th (w/SACRED LEATHER) and in Anaheim, CA at House of Blues on May 24th (w/DEATH CHANT).
CASTLE RAT Tour Dates: Apr 15 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre Apr 17 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center At Tech Port Apr 18 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall Apr 20 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion Apr 21 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre Apr 22 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory Apr 24 – Minneapolis, MN – Armory Apr 25 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall Apr 26 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Pyramid Scheme (HEADLINE SHOW) Apr 28 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount Apr 29 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway May 1 – Toronto, ON – The Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Resort May 2 – Montreal, QC – Centre Bell May 5 – Oxon Hill, MD – The Theater at MGM National Harbor May 7 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville Pre-Party (FESTIVAL) May 9 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy May 10 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle May 12 – Johnstown, PA – 1st Summit Arena May 13 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre Detroit May 16 – Milwaukee, WI – Landmark Credit Union Live May 17 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music (FESTIVAL) May 19 – Denver, CO – The Junkyard May 20 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center May 21 – Las Vegas, NV – Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino May 24 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues (HEADLINE SHOW)
July 29 – Bergen, NO – Beyond The Gates 2026 (FESTIVAL) Aug 6 – Jaroměř, CZ – Brutal Assault 2026 (FESTIVAL) Aug 8 – Kortrijk, BE – Alcatraz 2026 (FESTIVAL) Aug 15 – Eindhoven, NL – Dynamo Metal Fest 2026 (FESTIVAL)
About CASTLE RAT:
Castle Rat is a Medieval Fantasy Heavy Metal band hailing from NYC, led by “The Rat Queen,” Riley Pinkerton, on rhythm guitar and lead vocals. On her mission to expand and defend “The Realm” from those who seek to destroy it, The Rat Queen is joined by “The Count” (Franco Vittore), on lead guitar and backing vocals; “The Plague Doctor” (Charley Ruddell), on bass; and “The All-Seeing Druid” (Joshua Strmic) on drums. Together they face the relentless wrath of their archnemesis: Death, Herself — “The Rat Reaperess.”
Along their journey, Castle Rat have played in support of Monolord (SE), Acid King (CA), Green Lung (UK), and appeared at festivals included Desertfest NYC, RPM Fest and Hopsmoker, among others.
Since the band’s pre-plague inception in October 2019, Castle Rat have released their debut album, “Into The Realm,” with King Volume Records in April 2024, which has racked up over one million Spotify streams and held the post as the #1 Best-Selling Hard Rock/All Rock Album on Bandcamp upon its release.
The band has cultivated a fiercely loyal following by curating a riveting, interactive, lore-laden live performance, complete with a choreographed battle scene, recruiting fans who crave swords & sorcery; stoner & doom; battle-babes & beasts; Frazetta & Sabbath.
2025 began with an explosive start. Castle Rat launched a record-breaking Kickstarter to fund their second album, fully funding the campaign in just 37 minutes. The month-long fundraiser went on to be the most successful metal Kickstarter in over a decade, closing out at $139K. Just days after the campaign, the band entered the studio to record their second album with producer Randall Dunn (Sunn O))), Wolves in the Throne Room, Björk). Following two sold out tours in late 2024, the band undertook a headlining US tour in March 2025, with a six week stint in Europe featuring numerous festival appearances—including Desertfest, Hellfest, and Copenhell.
Castle Rat’s second full length album, The Bestiary, was released in late 2025, and received mass critical acclaim launching the band into unprecedented realms of heavy music.
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE Announce Summer 2026 Headline Tour
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE just dropped their brand new single and video “AFRAID OF THE DARK,” and it’s a master class in the band’s blend of dark hard rock. The band also announces The Sweat and Blood Tour, with support from Lorna Shore, Fit For A King, and Static Dress.
The North American tour, promoted by Live Nation, is the band’s first American headlining tour in nearly three years and kicks off on July 14 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with stops in Charlotte, Houston, Austin, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Oklahoma City, and more before wrapping up on August 15 in Sterling Heights, Michigan. It also includes a stop at Red Rocks, the band’s first time headlining the venue.
TICKETS: Tickets will first be available via artist and Citi (details below) pre-sales starting Tuesday, February 3 at 2pm EST. Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, February 6 at 10am local time.
CITI PRE-SALE: Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning February 3 at 12pm local time until Thursday, February 5 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete pre-sale details, visit here.
“By the time this tour begins, it will have been just under three years since our last U.S. headliner, and we are absolutely shooting for the moon to celebrate our return,” the band shares. “We could not be more excited to visit our American fans who have been incredibly patient with us, and can’t wait to give them the first performances of new material from our upcoming album. See you this summer!”
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE ON TOUR: 7/14 — Bridgeport, CT — Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater 7/16 — Gilford, NH — BankNH Pavilion 7/18 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live 7/21 — Charlotte, NC — Truliant Amphitheater 7/22 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre 7/24 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory 7/25 — Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 7/26 — Austin, TX — Germania Insurance Amphitheater 7/28 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater 7/29 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre 7/31 — Los Angeles, CA — The Kia Forum 8/1 — Wheatland, CA — Toyota Amphitheatre 8/4 — Portland, OR — Theater of the Clouds 8/5 — Auburn, WA — White River Amphitheatre 8/7 — Sandy, UT — Beddy’s Plaza at America First Field 8/9 — Morrison, CO — Red Rocks Amphitheatre 8/11 — Oklahoma City, OK — Zoo Amphitheatre 8/12 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP 8/14 — Indianapolis, IN — Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park 8/15 — Sterling Heights, MI — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre
Motionless In White “Afraid Of The Dark”
ABOUT MOTIONLESS IN WHITE: Motionless In White have always stood out from the crowd. Mirroring alternately brutal and breathtaking sonic artistry against elegant and enigmatic imagery, the Gold-certified, Scranton, PA quintet have organically drawn legions of fans under their spell since 2006. A steady grind has elevated them to arena headliner. After earning three straight Top 5 debuts on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums Chart, 2022’s Scoring The End of the World bowed at #1 on the latter, in addition to securing the band’s highest position on the Billboard 200 at #12. The LP notably spawned their second RIAA Gold-certified hit and first Active Rock #1, “Masterpiece,” which has leapt towards the Platinum threshold. Insidious and innate versatility has enabled them to collaborate on popular tracks with everyone from Jonathan Davis of Korn and DOOM composer Mick Gordon to Illenium and Knocked Loose. Beyond sold-out headline tours and direct support slots for Bring Me The Horizon and Slipknot, the group host, curate, and headline their own Apocalypse Fest in their hometown of Scranton. Two decades into their career, these outliers prove to be as dynamic and dangerous as ever, with a slew of new releases on the horizon for Roadrunner Records. This era begins with the single “Afraid of the Dark,” infusing tightly executed metalcore with gothic overtures, industrial grit, and an arrestingly uplifting message to “follow the light in your heart and be not afraid of the dark.” Welcome to the next renaissance of Motionless In White — now.
HEAVYS Weekly Breakdown looking at a potential Ozzfest comeback, Milwaukee Metal Fest, and more.
“Is the legendary Ozzfest coming back? Sharon Osbourne shared new details about some plans she’s had in mind. Sharon organized the first Ozzfest in 1996 after her attempts at getting Ozzy booked for Lollapalooza were rejected. The following year, it was turned into an annual tour that lasted over 20 years before coming to an end in 2018. “All of the creative direction for visuals at Ozzfest was mine. I can’t sing a note — I’m tone-deaf — but I can be creative and I like to create things,” she said. “I’ve been talking to Live Nation about bringing [Ozzfest] back recently… It was something Ozzy was very passionate about: giving young talent a stage in front of a lot of people. We really started metal festivals in this country. It was [replicated but] never done with the spirit of what ours was, because ours was a place for new talent. It was like summer camp for kids.” (Loudwire)
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HEAVYS Metal Picks | 1/30/26
Five new heavy songs to shake up your metal playlist. What are you listening to?
Motionless In White “Afraid Of The Dark”
Erra “Further Eden”
Nervosa “Slave Machine”
Of Virtue “Death Of The Altar”
Dark Divine “Permanent”
“MOTIONLESS IN WHITE are thrilled to share their brand new single “AFRAID OF THE DARK,” which is accompanied by an official music video. “AFRAID OF THE DARK” connects MIW’s past, present, and future — mixing metallic fury with electronic embellishments. The result is a fist-in-the-air anthem that will be instantly beloved by the Motionless faithful. “20 years ago, I stepped into a tour van with my best friends, having no idea what was next every mile we drove down the road,” says singer Chris Motionless, pulling back the curtain on the song’s origin story, which is rooted in the band’s own history. “Funny enough, we broke down two hours later in the AM hours in a snowstorm. We had to sleep on the floor of a rest stop on the side of the Interstate and wait what felt like forever for a tow truck. We were forced to cancel the first few shows of our first tour ever, and to figure out how to scrape up every cent we could to try and get the van fixed and get back on the road. Nothing was ever going to stop us. There was never a doubt that we would find a way to live out our biggest dream and set a precedent for anything standing in our way.” (Press Release)
STARSET Share “We Are Empire” From Arknights: Endfield Video Game
Enter the world of Arknights: Endfield (HERE), the latest addition to the Arknights franchise, which has been lauded by IGN for its “visually enticing battles and a captivating atmosphere.” Visionary, sci-fi-inspired rock collective STARSET have partnered with Arknights to create the game’s theme song in the form of “WE ARE EMPIRE.”
Out and available everywhere, all platforms around the globe are blessed with a 3D RPG that honors the spirit of tactical fighting and uncovered mysteries.
It’s a perfect intersection of the audio and the visual.
STARSET released their most recent full-length album SILOS last fall via Fearless Records. Get it here.
Lauded by Forbes as having “one of the most firmly established brands of any modern rock band,” Columbus, Ohio’s STARSET are creating a true multimedia empire with music at its core. STARSET are one of the most successful and visually and conceptually ambitious acts in rock music. The band’s impact is best captured in its massive numbers: STARSET have accumulated billions of streams worldwide. Their breakout hit “My Demons” has become a rock staple, earning multi-platinum certifications and dominating alternative and active rock charts. Meanwhile, their cinematic, sci-fi–driven live shows sell out venues across North America, Europe, and beyond — due to the passionate vigor with which their fanbase follows the band.
MILWAUKEE METAL FESTIVAL 2026 Reveals Final Festival Lineup
Now announcing MACHINE HEAD, Two Sets from NAPALM DEATH, GENERATION KILL (Ft. Rob Dukes of Exodus), CREEPING DEATH + HEAVY // HITTER
The festival will return to The Rave/Eagles Ballroom from June 5 – 7, 2026, with the pre-party kicking off on June 4!
Milwaukee Metal Festival is now pleased to reveal the final wave of bands, now completing the already stacked lineup! The festival is now announcing MACHINE HEAD, Two Sets from NAPALM DEATH, GENERATION KILL (Feat. Rob Dukes of Exodus), CREEPING DEATH + HEAVY // HITTER!
Fans can get access to the Thursday pre-party on June 4 for FREE with the purchase of a 3-day festival pass to MILWAUKEE METAL FEST. Come see ACID BATH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, OBITUARY, AGALLOCH + many more for the BEST WEEKEND EVER!
The festival will once again return to The Rave/Eagles Club from June 5 – 7, 2026, with the pre-party kicking off on June 4! Three-day passes, two-day passes, single-day tickets, and a limited number of reserved seats are on sale now. For the full lineup, ticket options, and festival updates can be found at THIS LOCATION.
The current lineup and day splits can be found below with more bands still TBA!
Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026 will once again showcase a wide range of metal styles, including death metal, doom, hardcore, metalcore, thrash, industrial, and underground extremity, with performances spread across multiple stages throughout the venue. In addition to live music, the festival will feature a dedicated floor for merchandise and collectibles, giving fans access to exclusive band merch, vinyl, rare items, and more throughout the weekend.
The final lineup is now as follows:
Friday, June 5: Acid Bath Obituary Agalloch (Retrospective Set) Iron Reagan Incantation Pallbearer Hirax NunSlaughter Master Polkadot Cadaver Creeping Death Morta Skuld Flesh Parade Dusk Jeffrey Nothing Dawn Of Ouroboros Blood Vulture Cardiac Arrest Thanatotic Desire Eyes of the Living Misery Dirt
Saturday, June 6: Killswitch Engage Suicidal Tendencies Machine Head Power Trip Agalloch (Ashes Against the Grain Set) Napalm Death After the Burial NAILS Armored Saint Sacred Reich Havok Prong Macabre Weekend Nachos Internal Bleeding Generational Kill Belushi Speed Ball Sworn Enemy Castrator Casket Robbery Human Artifacts Heavy//Hitter Brick by Brick Threnody The Suffering Striking 13
Sunday, June 7: Ministry Napalm Death John Bush (Celebrating songs of Anthrax 1993-2003) All Shall Perish (Celebrating 20 years of ‘The Price Of Existence’) Cyco Miko Integrity UADA Deadguy Primitive Man Waking The Cadaver Visceral Disgorge The Crosses (Performing Die Kreuzen) Face Yourself Incite 9 Dead Frog Mallet SUREFIRE Lecherous Nocturne Gored Embrace Dead by Wednesday Texas Toast Chainsaw Massacre Trip to the Morgue Dark Horse Prophet
ABOUT MILWAUKEE METAL FEST
Founded in 1987, Milwaukee Metal Fest is one of the longest-running and most influential metal festivals in the United States, with a rich history of showcasing groundbreaking artists across the heavy music spectrum. After establishing itself as a cornerstone of American metal through the late 1980s and 1990s, the festival was revived in 2023 under the direction of Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta, ushering in a new era while honoring its legacy. Today, Milwaukee Metal Fest continues to unite fans and artists for an uncompromising celebration of metal across the iconic stages of The Rave/Eagles Club.
The Podcast That Rocked for 1/28/26 ft. Metalbirb. Lamb Of God and Randy Blythe call out Fascism and Donald Trump, Corey Taylor targeted by AI Slop, more
Lamb Of God Call Out Fascism & Trump | The Podcast That Rocked (ft. @metalbirb) on YouTube
Lamb Of God Call Out Fascism & Trump | The Podcast That Rocked (ft. @metalbirb) on Spotify
Discussion Topics: –Randy Blythe and Lamb Of God VS Trump -Barry Kerch and Shinedown VS Ludacris (?!) -Corey Taylor’s music feed targeted by AI Slop -Even In Arcadia from Sleep Token goes Gold in US –Motionless In White release “Afraid Of The Dark” -Orlando Magic blame Ghost for poor performance(?!?!) -Chad Grey going solo -Upcoming albums/tours/more
SONG OF THE WEEK: Poppy “Eat The Hate”
Poppy “Eat The Hate”
Motionless In White “Afraid Of The Dark”
“For 30 goddamned years I have been screaming about all of this stuff and more, because I am a student of history, and for those who know history, the signs are crystal clear. For 30 goddamned years I have been screaming a warning— because it is the right thing to do, because I give a fuck, because I HAVE A VOICE,” he shares. “I am almost 55 years old and while I have a very good life, I am living a split-screen existence. I can pay for my now-much-more-expensive health insurance without a second thought, I have more than enough money for groceries and rent and gas for my car and I never worry about being hassled by masked men every time I walk out my door because of my accent or the color of my skin or the thing between my legs (because rapists have posed as ICE agents in order to sexually assault women)… but everyday I wake up there is a cloud of doom that hangs over my aching head and heart, simply because I know my good life is merely a dream for so many,” he continues.” (Loudwire)
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE are thrilled to share their brand new single “AFRAID OF THE DARK,” which is accompanied by an official music video.
“AFRAID OF THE DARK” connects MIW’s past, present, and future — mixing metallic fury with electronic embellishments. The result is a fist-in-the-air anthem that will be instantly beloved by the Motionless faithful.
Motionless In White “Afraid Of The Dark”
“20 years ago, I stepped into a tour van with my best friends, having no idea what was next every mile we drove down the road,” says singer Chris Motionless, pulling back the curtain on the song’s origin story, which is rooted in the band’s own history. “Funny enough, we broke down two hours later in the AM hours in a snowstorm. We had to sleep on the floor of a rest stop on the side of the Interstate and wait what felt like forever for a tow truck. We were forced to cancel the first few shows of our first tour ever, and to figure out how to scrape up every cent we could to try and get the van fixed and get back on the road. Nothing was ever going to stop us. There was never a doubt that we would find a way to live out our biggest dream and set a precedent for anything standing in our way.”
He continues, “On our 20-year anniversary, that spirit is burning just as hot as it was on that day. We refuse to settle, refuse to let any opposing force stop us from clawing our way up from hell, and we refuse to fear the dark of the unknown. I want the story of MIW to inspire anyone listening to not fear the unknown, but to run head first into it with everything they’ve got. This song is about taking control of your destiny and writing the script of your own future without any doubt or apprehension. For those of you who have been with us for any part of the last 20 years, this one is for you. If you mean it, you will make it.”
Motionless In White have been going from strength to strength for two decades, and “AFRAID OF THE DARK” is proof of that fact.
The band will spend the spring on tour supporting Bring Me the Horizon, including a performance at Madison Square Garden and at Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple festivals.
MOTIONELESS IN WHITE ON TOUR: WITH BRING ME THE HORIZON: 4/28 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena 4/29 — Montreal, QB — Centre Bell 5/1 — Worcester, MA — DCU Center 5/2 — New York, NY — Madison Square Garden 5/4 — Baltimore, MD — CFG Bank Arena 5/5 — Pittsburgh, PA — PPG Paints Arena 5/7 — Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena 5/9 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville* 5/11 — St. Louis, MO — Enterprise Center 5/12 — Kansas City, MO — T-Mobile Center 5/13 — St. Paul, MN — Grand Casino Arena 5/15 — Rosemont, IL — Allstate Arena 5/16 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple Festival * *Festival Date
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE ARE: Chris Motionless — Vocals Ricky Olson — Guitar Ryan Sitkowski — Guitar Vinny Mauro — Drums Justin Morrow — Bass
Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame and music icon ALICE COOPER has been bringing his thrilling theatrics to audiences of all ages for decades, drawing equally from horror movies, vaudeville, and garage rock. He will return to stages this spring on his headline “Alice’s Attic” tour, which kicks off on April 14 in San Antonio, Texas and runs through May 9 at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ. The new production was introduced last fall during Cooper’s co-headline trek with Judas Priest and will now be witnessed by fans in a swath of new cities!
Various pre-sales kick off on Tuesday, January 27 at 10am local time and run through Thursday, January 29 at 10pm local time. The general on-sale is set for Friday, January 30 at 10am local time.
All confirmed dates are below, including his appearance at Welcome to Rockville.
Alice Cooper’s latest album The Revenge of Alice Cooper arrived last July via earMUSIC.ALICE COOPER ON TOUR: 4/14 — San Antonio, TX — Majestic Theatre 4/15 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory 4/17 — Topeka, KS — Topeka Performing Arts Center 4/18 — Cedar Rapids, IA — Alliant Energy PowerHouse 4/19 — Terre Haute, IN — The Mill 4/21 — Toledo, OH — Stranahan Theater 4/23 — Columbus, OH — Mershon Auditorium 4/24 — Pikeville, KY — Appalachian Wireless Arena 4/25 — Huber Heights, OH — Rose Music Center at The Heights 4/27 — Virginia Beach, VA — The Dome 4/28 — Durham, NC — Durham Performing Arts Center 4/29 — Spartanburg, SC — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium 5/1 — Albertville, AL — Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater 5/2 — Albany, GA — Albany Civic Center 5/3 — Pensacola, FL — Pensacola Bay Center 5/5 — Fort Myers, FL — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 5/6 — Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Broward Center – Au-Rene Theater 5/7 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville* 5/9 — Camden, NJ — Freedom Mortgage Pavilion *Festival Date
HEAVYS Weekly Breakdown talking about Megadeth, TOOL, and more.
HEAVYS Weekly Breakdown | Megadeth, TOOL, more | 1/25/26 #Shorts
“You know, I liked them [Metallica]. If the friendship was restarted, it wouldn’t bother me. I would accept, and I think it would be nice to revisit some of those times. But I just think because there was a lot of hurt and misunderstanding around our time together that it would be difficult not to keep bringing up the past. I think what needs to happen is there needs to be a Megadeth/Metallica tour. Period. That would, I’m sure, make everything right. We could hang out. Spend time together. But I know they don’t really tour like we do. I mean, when we go out on tour, we play many, many shows.” (Revolver)
Maynard James Keenan and Steve-O’s Unlikely Bromance | Wild Ride
HEAVYS Metal Picks | 1/23/26
Five new heavy songs to turn up the heat. What are you listening to?
“Six months after announcing its release, TODAY (JANUARY 23) marks the debut of MEGADETH’s self-titled final studio album and the initial critical acclaim is one befitting the Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum metal titans (see the pull quotes below). Meanwhile, last night (January 22), MEGADETH’s cinematic legacy event MEGADETH: BEHIND THE MASK via Trafalgar Releasing debuted on screens worldwide. Leading up to the new album (out via DAVE MUSTAINE’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label), MEGADETH—Mustaine, Teemu Mäntysaari (Lead, Rhythm, and Acoustic Guitars), James LoMenzo (Bass Guitar) and Dirk Verbeuren (Drums)—have released four singles: “Puppet Parade,” “Let There Be Shred!”, “I Don’t Care,” and “Tipping Point.” MEGADETH also announced a very special bonus track from the album: a reimagined version of “Ride The Lightning,” which MUSTAINE co-wrote with Metallica’s James Hetfield, Cliff Burton, and Lars Ulrich and was the title track from the group’s 1984 album.” (Press Release)
