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Today, March 21st, marks the birthday of Edsel Dope, the founder, lead singer, and primary songwriter for the influential industrial metal outfit Dope. Since the band’s explosive debut in the late '90s, Edsel has remained a driving force in the scene, known for his gritty vocals and unflinching creative vision.

His impact as a musician, producer, and entrepreneur continues to resonate throughout the heavy music community.

Happy Birthday Edsel!!

#EdselDope #DopeBand #IndustrialMetal #NuMetal #HappyBirthday #MetalCommunity

Today, March 21st, we celebrate the 46th birthday of Deryck Whibley, the legendary frontman, guitarist, and creative engine behind Sum 41. From the high-energy anthems of All Killer No Filler to the heavy, ambitious sounds of their final double album Heaven :x: Hell, Whibley has been a defining voice for a generation of rock and punk fans.

Beyond his musicianship, he has inspired fans worldwide with his transparency regarding his health journey and his recent memoir, Walking Disaster. Whether as "Bizzy D" or the architect of some of the 21st century's most iconic riffs, Deryck continues to be a resilient and powerful force in the music world.

#DeryckWhibley #Sum41 #HappyBirthday #PopPunk #SkatePunk #HeavenAndHell #MetalNews #MusicLegend

Alissa White-Gluz has revealed that her new band, Blue Medusa, will release several standalone singles before dropping a full-length studio album. Following the debut of their first track, "Checkmate," the vocalist shared that this strategy is designed to showcase the diverse range of the project.

White-Gluz, joined by guitarists Alyssa Day and Dani Sophia, noted that while "Checkmate" represents the "lightest" side of their sound, future releases will delve into more "dark, heavy, brutal and haunting" territory. This rollout will lead up to the group's live debut at major festivals like Louder Than Life and Aftershock later this year.

#BlueMedusa #AlissaWhiteGluz #NewMusic #MetalNews #Checkmate #AlyssaDay #DaniSophia #NewAlbum2026 #HeavyMetal

Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante has confirmed that the first single and video from the band’s long-awaited new album will arrive this May. Speaking on the Hear 2 Zen podcast, Benante described the track as a "f*ing banger" and a "love letter" to the fans who have supported the group throughout their career. The upcoming record, which was mixed at Dave Grohl's Studio 606, is currently slated for a September 2026 release.

Benante noted that the new material is "not for the faint of heart" and features some of the most aggressive parts the band has ever recorded. While the album title remains a secret, the drummer teased that it is "very strange" and perfectly reflects the band's current stage in life. Fans attending Anthrax's upcoming Australian tour later this month may even get a live preview of the new music.

📸 Miikka Skaffari, Getty Images

#Anthrax #CharlieBenante
#NewMusic2026 #ThrashMetal #Studio606 #MetalNews #BigFour #NewAlbum

Metallica and the American Red Cross have announced that their year-long partnership has successfully collected approximately 40,000 blood donations worldwide. The collaboration, which launched in April 2025 through the band's All Within My Hands foundation, saw over 25,000 donations in the U.S. alone before expanding internationally during the global legs of the M72 World Tour.

The initiative has been particularly successful in reaching a younger demographic; the Red Cross reported that 16% of participants were first-time donors, with nearly half of those individuals falling into the 16–24 age bracket. To encourage participation, donors who registered between July 2025 and February 2026 received a limited-edition T-shirt and were entered for a chance to win an autographed ESP Snakebyte guitar.

#Metallica #RedCross #AllWithinMyHands #M72WorldTour #SaveLives

Wargasm has officially confirmed that they are wrapping up the recording process for their second full-length album. In a social media update shared yesterday, March 19th, the duo announced that final tracking is currently underway. While a specific release date and title for the new record remain under wraps, the band is expected to debut new material during their upcoming spring and summer tour dates.

They do have some tour dates for this spring/summer:

04/04 Portsmouth, UK – Takedown Festival
06/06 Nurburg, GER – Rock am Ring
06/07 Nuremberg, GER – Rock im Park
06/09 Stuttgart, GER – Wizemann Studio
06/10 Zurich, SWI – Plaza Zurich
06/11 Milan, ITA – Legend Club
06/13 Wiesbaden, GER – Schlachthof
06/15 Dortmund, GER – FZW
06/16 Bremen, GER – Tower
06/17 Berlin, GER – Lido
06/19 Warsaw, POL – Summer Punch Fest
06/21 Dessel, BEL – Grasop Metal Meeting
06/24 Stockholm, SWE – Broken Summer Fest
06/25 Ysselsteyn, NET – Jear On Air
06/26 Munster, GER – Vainstream
06/28 Tabor, CZE – Mighty Sounds Festival
06/30 Brighton, UK – Chalk

#Wargasm #NewAlbum2026 #NuMetal #ElectroPunk #WargasmUK

Parkway Drive has released an official statement addressing recent legal developments involving Jed Gordon, a longtime member of the band's touring camp. The statement follows reports that Gordon entered a guilty plea to charges of s*xual intercourse with a person 14 or over and under 16 years of age. Gordon, who has worked in various roles for the band including merchandise management, is scheduled to receive his sentencing on May 19th.

While some media reports have identified Gordon as the brother of Parkway Drive drummer Ben Gordon, the exact nature of their relationship has not been officially confirmed.

The band's response comes after details of the case and the subsequent legal proceedings began circulating online earlier this week.

Full Statement:

“We’ve recently learned that someone we’ve been associated with has pleaded guilty to an underage sex offence in 2002.

This is appalling and we condemn it. We’re gutted and we support the victim.

This happened before we were a band, however we bear moral responsibility for contracting him from 2003, on and off over the years.

While he hasn’t toured with us since 2017, more recently he’s been part of our Australian online merch team. When the band heard about this, we terminated his contract immediately.

He’s no longer involved with Parkway Drive in any capacity.
This is heartbreaking on a very human scale.

This is still ongoing in the courts so we’re closing comments.”

#ParkwayDrive #MetalcoreNews #LegalUpdate #MusicNews #rocknews

Today, March 20, 2026, would have been the 50th birthday of the legendary Chester Bennington. We celebrate the life of the Linkin Park frontman, whose powerful vocals and raw emotional honesty defined a generation. From the explosive debut of Hybrid Theory to the band’s continued evolution, Bennington’s influence remains a cornerstone of modern rock.

Today is a day of reflection, music, and gratitude for the man who taught millions that they were not alone in their struggles.

📸 Jim Louvau

#ChesterBennington #LinkinPark #Chester50 #LPU #Legacy

Seether has officially announced a new digital-only EP titled Beneath The Surface, scheduled for release on April 17, 2026, via Concord Records. The EP serves as a companion piece to their 2024 album The Surface Seems So Far and features four tracks, including two previously unreleased studio cuts: “Into The Ground” and “Proud Daddy.” Both songs were recorded during the original album sessions but were held back for this special release.

In addition to the new studio material, the EP includes live recordings of “Lost All Control” and “Judas Mind,” captured during a SiriusXM Octane session. Bassist Dale Stewart shared his excitement for the release, noting that “Into The Ground” is a personal favorite. Fans can look forward to seeing Seether live this fall as they support Staind on the “Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour,” alongside Hoobastank and Hinder, starting in September.

#Seether #BeneathTheSurface #IntoTheGround #NewMusic2026 #rocknews

The Warning has officially released a new performance video for their latest single, “Kerosene.” The release comes on the heels of the song’s live debut earlier this month during the band’s acclaimed sets at Lollapalooza Chile and Lollapalooza Argentina. The video captures the fierce, high-octane energy of the Villarreal sisters—Dany, Pau, and Ale—showcasing the musicianship that has made them one of the most talked-about acts in the 2026 rock circuit.

“Kerosene” originally dropped on March 6, 2026, accompanied by a cinematic music video featuring desert car stunts and flamethrowers. This new performance-focused visual highlights the track’s driving riffs and rebellious lyrics, serving as a teaser for fans catching the band on the road. The trio is currently gearing up to join YUNGBLUD for the IDOLS World Tour, which will hit major arenas across the UK and the US starting next month.

#TheWarning #Kerosene #VillarrealSisters #NewMusicVideo #RockNews

Ice Nine Kills has officially re-recorded the track “Hell or High Slaughter (Grave Diggler: Pt. 2)” for the upcoming horror sequel Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. The song was originally performed by Grave Diggler, an ‘80s sleaze-rock outfit that once rivaled the likes of Mötley Crüe and Poison before fading into obscurity in the early ‘90s.

The track’s inclusion comes after a complex legal battle between Spencer Charnas and his father over the song’s rights. Charnas revealed that while the process was emotionally charged, working on the film and the song ultimately helped the two reconcile after a long period of estrangement. Alongside the new version, the “long-banned” 1987 music video for the original track has finally been released to the public.

#IceNineKills #SpencerCharnas #ReadyOrNot2 #GraveDiggler #Hellorhighslaughter

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