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As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis has spoken out on the “unhealthy environment” that has led to all other members of the band leaving.Last month (October 24), bassist Ryan Neff, guitarist Ken Susi and drumer Nick Pierce, all of whom joined As I Lay Dying in 2022, announced they were quitting the band, citing “personal morals”.That was then followed by the departure of guitarist Phil Sgrosso, who had been part of the San Diego metalcore group since 2003, leaving Lambesis as the sole remaining member.In a statement, Lambesis has addressed the events of recent weeks, explaining he had “needed some time to process all that has happened recently”.Tim Lambesis has released a statement regarding the recent departure of all band members (besides himself) from As I Lay Dying.It appears all band members left in support of Phil Sgrosso. pic.twitter.com/u3Jd73QRuF— State of the Scene (@SOTSPodcast) November 4, 2024“As I reflect, I certainly agree that there was an unhealthy environment that made leaving for a new tour with the previous lineup unrealistic,” he continued.

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Slipknot announce 2025 European tour

Slipknot have announced the details and dates of their 2025 European tour, set to kick off next summer.The legendary heavy metal band will kick off the tour with a slot at the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden on June 4. From there, Corey Taylor and co will make stops in Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, and Denmark.

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Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi says Hard Rock Café won’t let him have his favourite guitar back

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has claimed that the Hard Rock Café won’t let him have one of his favourite guitars back, despite agreeing that they would.The metal legend has told Guitar World that his beloved 1964 Gibson ‘Monkey’ SG Special, which he played on the early Sabbath albums, has been in possession of the restaurant chain, and now they are reluctant to let him have it back.“The guy who used to buy memorabilia for the Hard Rock came to England and visited me,” Iommi explained. “He wanted to buy some stuff and I said it should be fine.

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Longtime As I Lay Dying guitarist is the latest member to quit the band amid “difficult and serious situation”

As I Lay Dying guitarist Phil Sgrosso has joined several of his bandmates in quitting the band – see what Sgrosso had to say about his departure below.Sgrosso – who joined the band in 2003 – took to social media to announce his departure from the metalcore band. Sgrosso’s exit comes after bassist Ryan Neff, guitarist Ken Susi, and drummer Nick Pierce – all of whom joined As I Lay Dying in 2022 – announced that they were quitting last month (October 24) citing “personal morals”.With Sgrosso’s exit, the only remaining member of the controversial band is vocalist Tim Lambesis.

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Mike Portnoy plays gig with Dream Theater just half an hour after learning that his sister had died

Dream Theater played a live show shortly after drummer Mike Portnoy found out that his sister had died earlier this week, and paid tribute to her on stage.The progressive metal band performed at the Arena Zagreb in Zagreb, Croatia on Tuesday (October 29) as part of their current 40th anniversary UK and European tour – which began in London earlier this month.Portnoy returned to the group’s line-up after a 14-year absence for the celebratory gigs, having departed in 2010.Following the concert, the musician said in an emotional post on Facebook that his sister had passed away – and that he had learned of her passing just before he took to the stage.“Tonight in Zagreb Croatia was one of the hardest shows I’ve ever had to play,” Portnoy’s message began. “About 30 minutes before showtime, I received a call from my brother that my loving sister Samantha Leone Cattaneo had just passed away.“My sister had been battling cancer all year and the last few days she took a turn for the worse… it’s been a devastating couple of days for me and my family knowing the inevitable was coming.”He continued: “As hard as it was, tonight’s show went on and James [LaBrie, frontman] dedicated ‘The Spirit Carries On’ to her… this picture is from tonight… those lights in the air were for Sam… I wept like a baby the entire time.

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“Dreams come true” – Geezer Butler reacts to Aston Villa wearing Black Sabbath football kit

Geezer Butler has responded to Aston Villa FC debuting its new Black Sabbath football kit, calling it a “dream come true”.The football team first wore the shirt – featuring the metal band’s iconic logo on the back – when they went up against Crystal Palace at Villa Park last night (October 30). Palace clinched a 2-1 victory, earning them a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne and bassist Butler – both of whom are huge fans of their hometown club Villa – launched the team’s new kit by starring in a trailer over the summer.Soundtracked by ‘Paranoid’, the clip sees the pair appear alongside coach Unai Emery, and players Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Martinez and John McGinn.A post shared by adidas Football (@adidasfootball)Yesterday, Butler took to social media to share a photo of forward Jhon Durán – who had equalised for Aston Villa in the 23rd minute.

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Slipknot fans react to new ‘S’ logo on new merch: “Absolutely not”

Slipknot fans have reacted to the band’s new ‘S’ logo on their recent merch drop, with many less than happy with the design.Corey Taylor and co took to the band’s official social media accounts to share some new limited-edition pieces of merch they have released which include a variety of t-shirts, tank tops and long sleeves.

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Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer sentenced for his part in January 6 Capitol Hill Insurrection

Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer has been sentenced for his part in the January 6 Capitol Hill Insurrection.Per Consequence last Friday (October 25), the heavy metal musician will serve three years’ probation after cooperating with the US Justice Department’s investigation into the infamous riot, avoiding further prison time after a two-month stint in early 2021 that, according to his lawyer, involved having “thrown faeces… and urine at him”, along with threats against his life.Schaffer had initially been facing up to four-and-a-half years in prison – his sentence was eventually delayed due to his willingness to cooperate with the US Justice Department.On January 6, the guitarist was among a group of Donald Trump supporters who stormed Capitol Hill to protest the certification of Joe Biden’s election victory in Congress, which resulted in the complex being locked down.A number of protesters breached security and got inside the building while others clashed with police outside. Eyewitness video captured police repelling the attackers with batons, pepper spray, and tear gas.Schaffer is reported to have participated in the riot as part of far-right extremist group Oath Keepers.

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Ghost announce 2025 world tour – with shows in the UK, Europe and North America

Ghost have announced a world tour for 2025 – including shows in the UK, Europe and North America. Find all the details below.The Swedish masked metal band are due to play more than 55 gigs as part of their biggest world tour to date next year.They’ll kick off the huge run at Manchester’s AO Arena on April 15, before heading to Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, London’s O2 and Birmingham’s Utilita Arena.From there, Ghost are scheduled to visit Europe for performances in Antwerp, Frankfurt, Munich, Lyon, Toulouse, Madrid, Berlin, Paris and other cities throughout the month and across May.They’ll then tour through North America in July and August, with this leg featuring stop-offs in locations such as Atlanta, Miami, Philadelphia, Detroit, New York, Las Vegas, Austin and Houston.Their NYC appearance will see Ghost play their first-ever show at the iconic Madison Square Garden on July 22.

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As I Lay Dying speak out on band members leaving and album being removed from streaming

As I Lay Dying have spoken out on the recent departure of its band members, along with the removal of its 2019 album ‘Shaped By Fire’ from streaming platforms.Earlier this month, the metalcore band’s three members – bassist Ryan Neff, guitarist Ken Susi, and drummer Nick Pierce – announced their split from the band, which is fronted by Tim Lambesis. All three musicians were additions to the band in 2022 following the departure of longtime band members Nick Hipa, Josh Gilbert and Jordan Mancino.Neff was the first to publicly announce his depature on October 18, stating that it was the “right step for my personal and professional journey”.Last Thursday (October 24), Susi revealed in an Instagram post that he decided to leave after he felt his “personal morals” were “tested to a breaking point”, alluding to “the saddest ending to what could have been the greatest second chance for this band.” On the same day, Pierce stated that his departure was made “in an effort to retain my personal health and integrity”.Now, the band have issued a statement addressing these events – but not without first talking about ‘Shaped By Fire’, which they claim had disappeared from streaming after the end of a five-year distribution deal.

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Bambie Thug shares “probably one of the best Halloween songs ever that you can also listen to all year round” with ‘Fangtasy’

Bambie Thug has shared a spooky new song called ‘Fangtasy’ – just in time for Halloween. You can listen to it below.The self-proclaimed ‘ouija-pop’ artist explores themes of “self-empowerment, breaking free from control and standing against manipulation” in the gothic horror-inspired track.

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Bad Omens announce 2025 Australian tour dates with support from Poppy and House Of Protection

Bad Omens have announced a run of Australian tour dates for January 2025, where they will be joined by Poppy and House Of Protection.The Richmond metalcore group will kick off the shows at Melbourne’s Festival Hall on January 23, before heading on to Brisbane’s Riverstage two nights later. The run will then conclude on January 28 at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion.

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Hear Megan Thee Stallion team up with Spiritbox for fierce new single ‘TYG’

Megan Thee Stallion and Spiritbox have joined forces again for a fierce new track, ‘TYG’ – check it out below.Appearing on Stallion’s new deluxe album ‘MEGAN: Act II’, the rapper and metal band have seemingly fused styles to create a feisty trap-metal track.The pair previously linked up for a rock remix of Stallion’s 2023 single ‘Cobra’.Check out ‘TYG’ below:‘TYG’ is one of several big-name collaborations on Stallion’s new album. Flo Milli appears on the song ‘Roc Steady’ and ‘Act II’ also features a remix of her hit track ‘Mamushi’ featuring K-pop girl group TWICE.

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Tool announce their own festival Live in the Sand with Primus, Mastodon and more

Tool have announced Live in the Sand, their very own festival which will commence next year, and have revealed the line-up.Live in the Sand is set to be a three-day destination festival that will take place in the Dominican Republic and will include a five-star all-inclusive luxury experience at the Hard Rock and Royalton Resorts in Punta Cana from March 7-9 2025.Tool will be headlining the Caribbean music bash with the likes of Primus, Mastodon, Coheed and Cambria, Eagles of Death Metal, King’s X, Fishbone, Wheel, CKY, Moon Walker also set to perform throughout the weekend.A ticket pre-sale will be available for fans who are members of the Tool Army (fan club) for an exclusive 24-hour window beginning on Tuesday (October 29) at 10am PT (1pm EDT, 6pm BST). General ticket sales will commence on Wednesday (October 30) at 10am PT (1pm EDT, 6pm BST).

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Tool announce new destination festival with Mastodon, Primus and more

Tool have announced a new destination festival set to take place in the Dominican Republic next year – find out more below.The festival, dubbed Tool In The Sand, has been labeled as an “all-inclusive” experience that is scheduled to take place across three days in March next year in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic across two resorts; the Hard Rock and Royalton resorts.Tool will perform two sets at the festival, which will also include sets from Mastodon, Primus, Coheed And Cambria, Eagles Of Death Metal, CKY, King’s X and more. Alex Grey and Allyson Grey have been named as special guests.Tickets are only available in packages that come with a luxury resort room, unlimited food and drinks and entry to the three-day festival.

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Three members quit controversial As I Lay Dying, citing “personal morals”

As I Lay Dying citing their “personal morals” as a reason.Frontman Tim Lambesis was sentenced to six years in prison for plotting to kill his wife back in 2014. He was sentenced after pleading guilty to paying a police officer posing as a hitman $1,000 (£630) to kill his then wife, Meggan Lambesis.After being released in December 2016, Lambesis took to the band’s official Facebook page to post a lengthy statement, “apologising to everyone” for his actions.The vocalist then reunited with the San Diego band in 2018, who released their first new song in six years with ‘My Own Grave’ and announced details of a homecoming show that summer.A post shared by Ryan Neff (@whosryanneff)Now, bassist Ryan Neff, guitarist Ken Susi, and drummer Nick Pierce — all of whom joined As I Lay Dying in 2022, following the departure of longtime band members Nick Hipa, Josh Gilbert and Jordan Mancino – have split from the band.Neff shared a post of himself on his official Instagram account last Friday (October 18) with a caption that read: “As of today, I have made the decision to leave As I Lay Dying.

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BABYMETAL announce 2025 UK and European tour with Poppy and Bambie Thug

BABYMETAL have announced a UK and European tour for 2025 – you can find all the details below.The Japanese kawaii metal band are due to bring their full arena tour overseas for the first time next year, with Poppy and Bambie Thug appearing as special guests.“In 2025, BABYMETAL will enter a new era,” a statement from the Fox God reads. “The METALVERSE will expand and we will travel to a world we have never experienced, with new songs.”The upcoming tour is scheduled to visit arenas in Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin, Zurich, Barcelona, Paris and other European cities throughout May.

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Enter Shikari’s Rou Reynolds tells us about his acting debut in ‘The War Of The Worlds’

Enter Shikari‘s Rou Reynolds has spoken to NME about his upcoming acting debut in Jeff Wayne’s musical adaption of The War Of The Worlds – as well as his determination to support grassroots venues and plans for the future.Set to hit UK arenas next spring, the production tells the story of H.G. Wells’ 1898 sci-fi novel, in which an extraterrestrial race threatens the survival of humankind.