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The fallout from Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer‘s arrest for his involvement in the U.S. Capitol insurrection is continuing on. This week, Iced Earth vocalist Stu Block and bassist Luke Appleton announced they have officially quit the band. The news arrives as Schaffer faces six federal charges for the U.S. Capitol riots that took place […]

It looks like Hansi Kürsch is parting ways with his longtime Demons & Wizards collaborator Jon Schaffer. This week, Kürsch revealed he has officially left the band following Schaffer’s arrest for his involvement in the U.S. Capitol riots last month. Read more: Jared Leto’s Joker has a new look in the Snyder cut of ‘Justice […]

Earlier this week, reports emerged that Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer was being extradited to Washington, D.C. for his involvement in the U.S. Capitol riots on Jan. 6. Now, it has been confirmed that Schaffer is in the custody of the U.S. Marshals. Read more: Papa Roach and Jeris Johnson refresh “Last Resort” in new […]

It looks like Iced Earth‘s record label Century Media may be taking action following Jon Schaffer‘s arrest for his involvement in the U.S. Capitol riots. This week, onlookers noticed that both Iced Earth and Demons & Wizards are now missing from Century Media’s website roster. This has led to speculation that both of Schaffer’s projects have […]

Living well is the best revenge. After Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne’s famed manager and wife, was rejected by alternative powerhouse festival Lollapalooza for an Ozzy band performance, she took matters into her own hands and created a metal event of her own, Ozzfest. It was truly a DIY family affair, featuring many of Ozzy’s bands […]

Melbourne, Australia-based Deez Nuts have announced that they will release their latest studio album, Word Is Bond, in North America on April 27 via Century Media Records. You can check out the artwork and track listing below. Read more: Deez Nuts release video for “Shot After Shot” Word Is Bond was recorded in December with Andrew Neufeld (of Comeback Kid) and Shane […]

At The Gates At War With Reality It’s been 19 years since Swedish melodic death metallers At The Gates released their genre-changing swansong, Slaughter Of The Soul. And it’s a tough racket for them to try to come back: Countless bands have emulated their sound in the meantime, turning melodic death from a truly exciting […]

Sick Of It All The Last Act Of Defiance It's all a bit predictable with NYHC legends Sick Of It All, ain't it? Another album (their 10th) that is firmly four stars out of five, can't really go any higher, can't really go any lower, because the sound is so set in stone that, well, […]

During a show on the band’s European tour, Arch Enemy vocalist Alissa White-Gluz (who's still a new addition to the band) broke her ribs after crashing through a stage riser. According to an update post by the singer, her doctor “forbade” her from playing any more shows, but that’s not stopping her. Read an update: […]

Lacuna Coil Broken Crown Halo In a decade or so, it's possible we'll look back on this seventh album from Italy's Lacuna Coil and realize the band were really at the height of their powers. Sure, the disc isn't holding much in the way of surprises: you get the electronic flourishes, the male/female trade-off vocals and […]

MetalSucks and Courthouse News are reporting that British metal label Earache Records is suing the Century Family and their affiliate Century Media (home to the likes of New Years Day and the Pretty Reckless). Earache claims that Century owes them $250,000 in licensing fees and “broke a promise” to release a back catalog of “hundreds of albums.” […]

Gothenburg’s melodic death metal pioneers At The Gates have returned. Following a stint of successful reunion shows, the band have announced that they are recording a comeback studio album with an expected worldwide release by the end of 2014 via their newly announced label, Century Media Records. (Century Media is already home to The Haunted—another band featuring members […]

Vampires Everywhere! announced that they have changed their name to The Killing Lights. The band will be entering the studio in 2014 to record their debut album for Century Media Records. Read a statement from Michael Vampire: “I would like to personally welcome you to the new chapter in my life “The Killing Lights”. As […]

Winds Of Plague have debuted a video on PureVolume for “Say Hello To The Undertaker.” The band's latest album, Resistance, was released earlier this week via Century Media. Fans can check out the video below. Tell us what you think!