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Lacuna Coil – Sleepless Empire | Album Review

This album has rekindled my appreciation for Lacuna Coil. The speed is fairly consistent through the runtime of Sleepless Empire and it’s the tone that shifts from bright and energetic to dark, low and horrifying. Some of the guitarwork is crushing. Salomone’s flourishes and solos add a ton to bolster the tracks. As is standard, the presence of Cristina’s amazing high singing with Andrea’s bombastic growl and low range is excellent. Adding collaborations including a killer Randy Blythe performance makes everything feel big. I’m not going to say this is far outside of Lacuna Coil’s wheelhouse, but most all of it feels fresh for Lacuna Coil. Lyric writing is vicious and haunting, riffs and percussion are huge, there is a lot that works. No one is going to sleep while listening to Sleepless Empire and that’s a great thing. 8/10.

Lacuna Coil Sleepless Empire | Album Review
Lacuna Coil “I Wish You Were Dead”
Lacuna Coil “Hosting The Shadow” ft. Randy Blythe

Sleepless Empire is the tenth studio album by Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil, released on 14 February 2025, through Century Media Records. It follows their 2019 album, Black Anima, and marks a return to a heavier, more experimental musical direction. The album was preceded by five singles: “Never Dawn,” “In the Mean Time,” “Hosting the Shadow,” “Oxygen,” and “I Wish You Were Dead”.

Black Sabbath Return & Ozzy Osbourne Final Show | The Podcast That Rocked

The Podcast That Rocked for 2/11/25. Back To The Beginning Festival with Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne, Kid Rock can’t work a crowd, more. 

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Discussion Topics:  
-Back To The Beginning Festival with Black Sabbath reunion; Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Performance 
-Kid Rock walks out of performance because people won’t clap 
-Vince Neil’s Plane Crash 
-Primus select new drummer 
Jack White refuses to do long sets 
-Upcoming Albums/Tours, Song of the Week, more 

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Song Of The Week: Spiritbox “No Loss, No Love”

“Get ready for a historic heavy metal event! Black Sabbath reunites with its original lineup, including Ozzy Osbourne, for one last show at the Back To The Beginning festival on July 5th at Villa Park in Birmingham. This marks the first time in 20 years that Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward will perform together. It’s also Ozzy Osbourne’s final performance, capping off his legendary career5. The festival boasts a star-studded lineup including Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, and more. Don’t miss this unforgettable moment in rock history as proceeds go to charity.” (Perplexity) 

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“Black Sabbath Announce ‘Back To The Beginning’
Icons of Metal come together to celebrate
Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Performance July 5th at Villa Park
All Profits From The Show Will Be SHARED EQUALLY BETWEEN Cure Parkinson’s,
Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice”

Jack White Releases “No Name Live EP” Ahead of Sold-Out Tour

Jack White is celebrating the start of his 2025 No Name Tour with the all-new No Name Live EP, available today at all streaming services. The EP is a 5-song collection of live tracks taken from White’s 2024 edition of the tour, which was characterized by surprise shows in historic clubs around the world to support the 2024 album No NameListen to No Name Live EP at https://ffm.to/nonameliveep

No Name is available now via Third Man Records. The acclaimed collection was recently honored with a 2025 GRAMMY® Award nomination for “Best Rock Album” – White’s 34th solo career nomination and 46th overall along with 16 total GRAMMY® Award wins. The No Name Tour began, February 6, with a sold-out show at Toronto, ON’s HISTORY and then travels North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Japan through late May. For complete details and remaining ticket availability, please visit jackwhiteiii.com/tour-dates

White’s sixth studio album, No Name officially arrived on Friday, August 2 following its clandestine white-label appearance at Third Man Records locations that saw customers slipped, guerilla-style, free unmarked vinyl copies in their shopping bags. True to his DIY roots, the record was recorded at White’s Third Man Studio throughout 2023 and 2024, pressed to vinyl at Third Man Pressing, and released by Third Man Records.

JACK WHITE – NO NAME TOUR 2025

FEBRUARY

11 – Brooklyn, NY – Kings Theatre
12 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
17 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner
18 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner
21 – Paris, France – La Cigale
22 – Paris, France – La Trianon 
23 – Paris, France – La Trianon 
25 – Utrecht, Netherlands – TivoliVredenburg (Ronda) 
26 – Utrecht, Netherlands – TivoliVredenburg (Ronda) 
28 – London, UK – Troxy 

MARCH 

1 – London, UK – Troxy 
2 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy Birmingham
3 – Glasgow, UK – Barrowland Ballroom
10 – Hiroshima, Japan – Blue Live Hiroshima
12 – Osaka, Japan – Gorilla Hall
13 – Nagoya, Japan – Diamond Hall
15 – Tokyo, Japan – Toyosu PIT
17 – Tokyo, Japan – Toyosu PIT

APRIL

3 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory
4 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
5 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
7 – Saint Paul, MN – Palace Theatre
8 – Saint Paul, MN – Palace Theatre
10 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed (Indoors)
11 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed (Indoors)
12 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple Theatre
13 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple Theatre
15 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
16 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre
18 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
19 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle

MAY

4 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at the Moody Theater
5 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at the Moody Theater
6 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
8 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
9 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
10 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
12 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
13 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
15 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl
16 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
17 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic
19 – Seattle, WA – The Paramount Theatre
20 – Seattle, WA – The Paramount Theatre
22 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
23 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
24 – Troutdale, OR – Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn

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10 CORRECT GRAMMY Wins For Best Metal Performance

It’s only fair to acknowledge that once a while, the GRAMMYs got it right?! This video looks at 10 CORRECT GRAMMY wins for Best Metal Performance. 

10 CORRECT GRAMMY Wins For Best Metal Performance (GRAMMYs Got It Right?!) 

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“The Best Metal Performance category, which has been a Grammy staple since 1990, has long been a platform for recognizing exceptional heavy metal talent. Metallica holds the record with seven wins, demonstrating the category’s significance in honoring artistic achievement in metal music. This year’s win by Gojira not only celebrates their innovative approach to metal but also underscores the genre’s ability to blend historical themes with contemporary performance art. 
 
The 2025 Grammy Awards showcased the vibrant world of metal music with an electrifying Best Metal Performance category that celebrated the genre’s dynamic evolution. French metal band Gojira made history by winning their first Grammy for “Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça Ira!)”, a powerful track originally performed during the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony. The competitive category featured heavyweight metal acts including Metallica, Judas Priest, Knocked Loose (featuring Poppy), and Spiritbox, highlighting the breadth and depth of contemporary metal music.” (Perplexity) 

2025 Rock/Metal Grammy Recap | The Podcast That Rocked

The Podcast That Rocked for 2/4/25. 2025 Rock/Metal Grammy Recap, Courtney LaPlante is not Poppy, more. 

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Discussion Topics: 
-2025 Rock & Metal GRAMMY Recap 
-Courtney LaPlante is not Poppy 
-More of the same from Warped Tour 
Graspop Festival is massive 
-Bring Me The Horizon X Oasis? 
-Upcoming albums/tours, song of the week, more 

Song Of The Week: Senses “Diamonds On Your Dagger”

“The 2025 Grammy Awards showcased an electrifying celebration of rock and metal music, with Gojira emerging as the standout winner in the Best Metal Performance category for their powerful Olympic performance of “Mea Culpa (Ah! Ca Ira!)”. The rock categories featured an impressive lineup of legendary and emerging artists, including nominations for iconic bands like The Beatles, Pearl Jam, and The Rolling Stones, alongside rising acts like Green Day and Fontaines D.C.. The metal category was particularly competitive, with heavyweight contenders like Metallica, Judas Priest, and Spiritbox competing for the top honor. Music fans celebrated the increased diversity in the rock and metal nominations, noting the notable presence of female artists like Marina Viotta, Poppy, and St. Vincent, marking significant progress in genre representation. With a mix of classic rock veterans and innovative new artists, the 2025 Grammy Awards demonstrated the continued vitality and evolution of rock and metal music.” (Perplexity) 

Metal Is Not Controversial Anymore 

Metal had an amazing year in 2024 and it leads to prove (along with other reasons) how as time has gone on, metal is not controversial anymore. 

Metal Is Not Controversial Anymore

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“Metal music has evolved beyond its controversial origins, transforming into a diverse and mature musical genre that challenges early stereotypes. The genre has moved past its initial shock-value reputation, with subgenres ranging from progressive and folk metal to more nuanced artistic expressions. While early perceptions painted metal as exclusively about “hatred” and “extreme violence”, contemporary metal has become a complex musical form that attracts fans across different age groups, with many metal show attendees being in their 30s and 40s. The music now encompasses a wide range of themes and emotional depths, moving beyond simplistic narratives of rebellion or Satanism. Modern metal fans appreciate the genre’s musical complexity, technical skill, and diverse storytelling, demonstrating that what was once considered controversial has now become a respected and sophisticated musical art form.” (Perplexity) 

All That Remains – Antifragile | Album Review

Seven years since the last All That Remains album with more new members to support Phil and it’s definitely more of the same. There is some SOLID guitarwork that hasn’t been heard on an All That Remains album in roughly 10-15 years thanks to Jason Richardson. That being said, Antifragile is definitely more of the outdated metalcore material with lyrics trying to sound smarter than they are, where every song is built around a radio rock chorus. Songs like “Divine” and the title track are trying to push themselves WHILE being extremely safe. The music and writing can’t go too far and it’s nothing you haven’t heard from All That Remains before. On top of that, Phil’s vocal track is once again modded to the point of being robotic. It’s become a staple of All That Remains’ sound and that’s sad. This is arguably the most energetic album from All That Remains in a long time and it still as stock as royalty free metalcore tracks on YouTube’s audio library. It’s Antifragile and anti-entertaining. 5/10

All That Remains Antifragile Album Review
All That Remains “Divine”

“All That Remains has unleashed their tenth studio album Antifragile, an electrifying metalcore release that marks a significant milestone for the band. Released independently on January 31, 2025, this groundbreaking album is the first to feature lead guitarist Jason Richardson, drummer Anthony Barone, and bassist Matt Deis since their earlier work. Antifragile showcases 10 powerful new tracks, including standout singles like “Divine” and “Forever Cold”, which have already captured the attention of metalcore fans. Produced by the renowned Josh Wilbur, known for his work with Parkway Drive and Megadeth, the album represents a bold new chapter for All That Remains following the passing of founding guitarist Oli Herbert. Fans can expect an intense musical journey with tracks that blend aggressive riffs, dynamic vocals, and the band’s signature metalcore sound, making Antifragile a must-listen for fans of the genre.” (Perplexity)

Nine Inch Nails To Dominate 2025 | The Podcast That Rocked

The Podcast That Rocked for 1/28/25. Nine Inch Nails to dominate in 2025, Warped Tour announcing several bands at a time, more. 

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Discussion Topics: 
Nine Inch Nails announce Peel It Back World Tour; new music soon? 
-Warped Tour announcing several bands for 2025 festivals; more of the same 
-Mercyful Fate demoing new material? 
-TOOL make surprise club performance 
-Upcoming albums/tours/more 

“Nine Inch Nails, the iconic industrial rock band led by Trent Reznor, is set to electrify fans with their highly anticipated Peel It Back Tour 2025. Marking their first extensive live outing since 2022, the tour will span nearly 40 dates across Europe and North America, kicking off on June 15 in Dublin, Ireland. The band, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020 and boasting over 30 million records sold worldwide, will headline major venues including Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, and United Center in Chicago. Fans can expect an intense musical experience as Reznor and bandmate Atticus Ross return to the stage, promising a blend of classic hits and potentially new material. Tickets go on sale January 29, 2025, at 12:00 pm local time, with concert dates running through September 18 in Los Angeles, offering rock enthusiasts a chance to witness one of the most influential bands in alternative music history.” (Perplexity)

Rock Coliseum XX: No Limits

Rock Coliseum XX on 1/22/25 where there are no limits to the suggestions and Super Chats. Past suggestions, bands VS band VS band, and any other ideas are all fair game.

Rock Coliseum XX: No Limits | Live Stream

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Thanks to everyone that watched live and a special thanks to those who made Super Chats. The No Limits round worked much better than I would have expected. Next time will be Rock Coliseum Madness in March. Hope to see you all there!

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SeeYouSpaceCowboy Singer Leaves And Shouldn’t Have To | The Podcast That Rocked

The Podcast That Rocked for 1/21/24. Connie Sgarbossa leaves SeeYouSpaceCowboy over touring with specific bands, NIN returning for 2025, more. 

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Song Of The Week: Scowl “Not Hell, Not Heaven”

Discussion Topics: 
-SeeYouSpaceCowboy thrown into spotlight over Connie Sgarbossa not being comfortable touring with Dance Gavin Dance 
-Nine Inch Nails will tour in 2025; potential new music 
-RIP John Sykes (Thin Lizzy, WhiteSnake) 
-Oli Sykes teases new BMTH music 
Maynard James Keenan teases new Puscifer music 
-RockFest 2025 Lineup Announced 
-Upcoming albums/tours/more.

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“SeeYouSpaceCowboy, the San Diego-based hardcore punk band known for their LGBTQ-inclusive stance, is facing a significant shakeup. Lead vocalist Connie Sgarbossa, a transgender singer, has announced her intention to leave the band due to ongoing controversies15. The decision stems from a recent tour announcement with Dance Gavin Dance, which sparked backlash from fans who viewed it as hypocritical given the band’s previous stance on similar issues. Sgarbossa expressed her disagreement with the tour decision and cited a “lack of urgency on issues” she had been raising within the band45. This potential departure marks a crucial moment for SeeYouSpaceCowboy, as Sgarbossa’s deeply personal lyrics and experiences have been integral to the band’s identity since its formation in 2016.” (Perplexity) 

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