REVIEW: Rob Zombie Leans Into Legacy With The Great Satan
Rob Zombie – The Great Satan – February 27, 2026
Rob Zombie returns with The Great Satan, his first album in five years, and he does so with a renewed energy that feels both deliberate and celebratory. The record is fueled by nostalgia, harkening back to the raw chaos of his early White Zombie days while blending in the cinematic, horror infused sensibilities that have defined his solo career. Rather than simply revisiting familiar territory, Zombie uses this reflective lens to sharpen his sound, balancing heavy riffs, infectious grooves, and theatrical storytelling in a way that feels both familiar and freshly charged. It is a return that reminds listeners why he has remained a defining figure in horror rock for decades.
With Grand Rising, Florida rock outfit Gunshine unveil their most focused and fully realized release yet. The record unfolds with purpose, its thirteen songs arranged in a way that feels intentional and fluid, rising and settling in all the right places. Each track holds its own weight while feeding into a larger story of evolution, confidence, and a band stepping firmly into its identity.
Swiss metal force Chaoseum return with their sixth full-length release Life 4 Sale and once again they prove that they are not here to follow trends but to blaze their own path. Released on September 19 the ten-track album showcases a band in full command of their sound a dark theatrical blend of nu metal grit and metalcore precision elevated by emotional intensity and razor sharp production.
REVIEW: Rick Hughes Delivers a Bilingual Rock Statement on Redemption
Rick Hughes – Redemption – October 24, 2025
Rick Hughes, best known as the powerhouse voice behind Canadian metal legends Sword, returns this October with a bold and surprisingly varied solo effort titled Redemption. After decades of commanding the stage with molten riffage and steely vocals, Hughes proves he is far from finished. In fact, this might be his most personal and dynamic work yet.
REVIEW – Sex, Suspension, and Survival: Inside Matt Zane’s Shock Rock Legacy
Sex, suspension, and a whole lot of chaos. Matt Zane doesn’t just tell his story; he rips it open. Dive into our review of Everyone Dies: The Matt Zane Reckoning and get a look inside shock rock’s most unapologetic legacy.
REVIEW: Headstones Light A New Fire With Burn All The Ships
Headstones – Burn All The Ships – September 19, 2025
Toronto hard rock veterans Headstones return with Burn All The Ships, their 11th studio album since launching their recording career in 1993, and their first release under respected independent label Dine Alone Records.
REVIEW: Sabaton – Legends Marches Through the Ages of Myth
Sabaton – Legends – October 17, 2025
Swedish power metal juggernauts Sabaton return with Legends, their eleventh studio album and perhaps their most ambitious release to date. Set for release on October 17 2025, this record continues their tradition of blending heavy metal with historical storytelling. This time, however, they go beyond recounting battles and delve into the lives and legacies of some of history’s most enduring and controversial figures.
Review: MGK Finds His Voice on Lost Americana, a Drive Through the Ghosts of the Past
MGK – Lost Americana – August 2025
MGK’s Lost Americana isn’t just a continuation of his genre-hopping career—it’s the culmination of it. Arriving three years after Mainstream Sellout, the Cleveland artist’s seventh studio album is a bold and emotionally raw exploration of identity, fame, and the frayed fabric of American culture. Where his earlier pivot to pop-punk felt reactive and thrived on attitude and urgency, Lost Americana feels intentional—less like a statement of rebellion, more like a confessional.
LORDS OF ACID ‘PRAISE THE LORDS’ 2025 TOUR KICKS OFF MAY 27 WITH NEW VOCALIST CARLA HARVEY,LITTLE MISS NASTY,LUCIA CIFARELLI from KMFDM, AND MORE
The Praise the Lords 2025 Tour is almost upon us-and it’s shaping up to be one of the wildest, naughtiest, and most unforgettable nights in underground music this year. Belgian electro-industrial legends Lords of Acid return to the U.S. this summer, launching May 27 in San Francisco and running through June 29 in Las Vegas. This run marks the debut of new front woman Carla Harvey (ex-Butcher Babies), stepping into the role of the new Acid Queen.
Support comes from international rock/metal/goth/edm burlesque powerhouse Little Miss Nasty known for their dark glam aesthetic, genre-smashing stage show, and viral, take-no-prisoners choreography.
KMFDM’s legendary alt-icon vocalist Lucia Cifarelli will join on select dates with a dark, gritty solo set.
Opening DJ sets from DJ AlleyKat and NYC nightlife icon Xris SMACK! setting the mood for sin with goth, EBM, rock, and industrial club fire.
Tickets and VIP Meet & Greets are going fast-with many cities nearing sellout and VIP allotments nearly gone in several markets.
VIP includes a personal photo and meet and greet with Lords Of Acid, exclusive signed merch, and early venue access.
Don’t miss your chance to witness this wild, cross-genre tour.
Praise the Lords. Join the cult. Get loud. Get nasty.
05/27 San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge 05/29 Bellingham, WA @ Wild Buffalo House Of Music 05/30 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon 05/31 Portland, OR @ Dante’s 06/01 Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall 06/03 Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall 06/04 Denver, CO @ The Oriental Theater 06/05 Wichita, KS @ WAVE 06/06 Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre 06/07 Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge 06/09 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick 06/10 Cleveland, OH @ Globe Iron 06/12 Mechanicsburg, PA @ Lovedraft’s Brewing Co 06/13 New York, NY @ Racket NYC 06/14 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club 06/15 Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts 06/17 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade 06/18 New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues New Orleans 06/19 Houston, TX @ Scout Bar 06/20 San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center 06/21 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater 06/23 El Paso, TX @ Rock House Bar & Grill 06/24 Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre 06/26 Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater 06/27 Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom 06/28 San Diego, CA @ Music Box 06/29 Las Vegas, NV @ AREA15
