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Ghost announce 2023 North American tour with Amon Amarth

The metal band Ghost announced their 2023 North American RE-IMPERATOUR. Here’s what you need to know.

How Eternal Blue launched Spiritbox into a “surreal simulation” of heavy metal stardom

It’s been a year since Spiritbox released their debut album, Eternal Blue. The band discuss how they have earned freedom and control over their destiny.

Inside Satanic Tea Co., the company blending dark flavors and dark practices

Why not start your morning with a big cup of pitch black blasphemy? Steep, sip, and enjoy a brew from a company taking over the Tea market – Satanic Tea Co.

Listen to three new Spiritbox songs

Spiritbox have shared three new songs: “Rotoscope,” “Sew Me Up” and “Hysteria.” The band also released a music video.

Waterparks, Bring Me The Horizon and 8 other things you need to check out this week

Check out The Latest — for all the essential new music, tickets and livestreams you need right now. My Chemical Romance are well and truly back Last week, it was releasing a new song; this week, My Chemical Romance have dominated conversation in the scene by kicking off their long-delayed and even longer-awaited world tour […]

Ghost announce North American tour with Mastodon and Spiritbox

Ghost have announced their North American IMPERATOUR. The band will be joined by Mastodon and Spiritbox during the run. The IMPERATOUR begins Aug. 26 in San Diego, California, and wraps up Sept. 23 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Carcass will make a special appearance on the tour’s final date. Read more: ILLENIUM teams up with Spiritbox […]

Ghost: “We’re not a nostalgia band; I refuse to be there yet”

TOBIAS FORGE IS CONCERNED. It’s Valentine’s Day in Pittsburgh, where Ghost are halfway through their co-headline tour with Volbeat, but the only love the Swedish mastermind is pining for is that of the listening public, who he fears are about to be overwhelmed by a deluge of music. “We’re facing an insane tsunami of bands,” […]

The Maine and AltPress team up for limited-edition heart-shaped flexi disc

Being a band for 15 years is no small feat. The Maine, however, have planned out the legacy they’ll leave behind since their inception. We’re ecstatic to announce that the five-piece are on the cover of our April issue (#405), featured alongside Denzel Curry, Stand Atlantic, Orville Peck, Bloc Party, Ghost and many more. Check […]

Badflower's Josh Katz on why rock needs to embrace change—interview

OK, I’M SICK became Badflower’s debut hit, landing them a win at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, RIAA gold certification (“Ghost”) and finally solidifying them into the world of rock music after many tireless years of being outcast by gatekeepers. 2021 posed Badflower with a task most musicians dread — evading the sophomore slump. Vocalist Josh […]

Mike's Dead found his sound: "hellfire meets controlled chaos"

Mike’s Dead wears his influences on his sleeve, both proudly and most definitely loudly. Rooted in his love for the early 2000s nü-metal and rap-rock phenomenon, with a penchant for modern production and a hyper-abrasive aesthetic, Mike has managed to create something that he self-describes as “controlled chaos.” His brand of musical chaos is a […]

Ghost's Papa Emeritus IV makes TV debut for this Rolling Stones cover

Last year, Ghost ended one era and started another when they said goodbye to Cardinal Copia and hello to Papa Emeritus IV. Now, it looks like Ghost are further teasing their new era. Over the weekend, Papa Emeritus IV made his TV debut alongside the Swedish band The Hellacopters for a cover of a Rolling […]

10 Swedish bands who should already be on your playlist

Sweden may be best known for exporting its world-famous meatballs, the band Ghost and the puzzle games known as IKEA furniture, but they have many more treasures that everyone should know about. The seventh happiest country in the world is home to many artists who are redefining what it means to be alternative. These bands […]

It looks like Rammstein’s Till Lindemann is selling dildos again

If you’ve been a fan of Rammstein for a while, then you’re probably already aware of their interesting choices for merchandise. Well, it now looks like Till Lindemann is dabbling in sex toys merchandise once again. The frontman recently launched his own erotic website Doctor Dick that is full of, well, titillating items. Read more: […]

50 most anticipated albums of 2021 in alternative, metal and beyond

This year’s biggest lesson for most of us has been to expect the unexpected. While that mainly went for life itself, it certainly also applied to music. But still, there’s a lot to look forward to in the most anticipated albums of 2021.  2020 saw plenty of surprise drops and album release-date pushbacks. So, really, […]

The Ultimate Metal Gift Guide: 19 holiday present ideas for metalheads

Metal fans, rejoice! We know that the holidays may not have the dark vibe you usually appreciate, but asking for the perfect gift has never been easier. While gift cards are always appreciated, nothing beats the feeling of seeing the exact item you asked for waiting underneath the tree. Shop our picks for you or […]

It looks like you’ll be waiting a bit longer to hear Ghost’s next album

Tobias Forge has offered another update on the status of Ghost‘s next album and some fans won’t be too stoked on the news. Forge confirmed this week that their next album won’t be arriving “this winter” after all. Read more: Here’s the first look at Bring Me The Horizon’s new song “Teardrops” The arrival of […]

Ghost’s next album is arriving soon but don’t expect any pandemic content

Even though 2020 has been truly unpredictable and weird for al of us, Ghost fans have something to look forward to. Tobias Forge confirmed that Ghost’s next album is arriving sooner than you think. As well, fans shouldn’t expect the next record to be influenced by the ongoing world events. Read more: Even more photos […]

Find out what kind of rock star you would be based on your zodiac sign

Who among us hasn’t fantasized about living the rock star life? (Well, besides rappers.) Seriously though, who wouldn’t want a gig like that? The tears of the bright-eyed are the lubrication that keeps the rock ‘n’ roll machine pumping along. But what if a life of stardom could be gleaned from the stars themselves? In […]

15 tracks that should be on a ‘Midnight Sun’ soundtrack

With the release of the latest installment in the Twilight saga, Midnight Sun, detailing the events of the first novel through the eyes of vampire Edward Cullen, we’ve got one thing on our minds—whether this next phase will get the same blockbuster Hollywood treatment as its predecessors. Each Twilight movie came equipped with storming soundtracks, […]

These 15 crime-inspired songs made art as terrifying as real life

Most of us already know that life isn’t about rainbows and unicorns. Nope. You can fall to your death sliding down a rainbow. You can get gored by a unicorn having a bad day. Life can be very sad, ugly and violent. And these 15 crime-inspired songs capture the essence of some of the worst […]
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