Eloy Casagrande Quits Sepultura, Replaced by Greyson Nekrutman (Suicidal Tendencies)


Sepultura announced that they has added drummer Greyson Nekrutman (Suicidal Tendencies) to the band for their planned upcoming farewell tour, in the wake of the surprise announcement that Eloy Casagrande has quit the band “for another opportunity” after almost 10 years. Read an extensive statement from the band below. Casagrande informed the band in the last month he was leaving. Eloy has been rumored to be the replacement for Jay Weinberg in Slipknot. Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Darkest Hour – Perpetual I Terminal


Let’s go back to a time before Metalcore became big business, got overcrowded and then rose to prominence again. Back to before it had become a dirty word due to musical abortions like Falling in Reverse or Emmure completely shitting the bed. Continue reading


Infectious Grooves (Suicidal Tendencies, Metallica, ex-Slipknot) Announces Further Australian Tour Dates


Infectious Grooves (Suicidal Tendencies, Metallica, ex-Slipknot) have announced full dates for Australia. They previously booked their appearance at Byron Bay Bluesfest on April 1. In addition to former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg, mainstay IG/ST members Mike Muir and Dean Pleasants, Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo, and Dave Kushner (Velvet Revolver) will also join the band for the gig. Trujillo joined his other former band, Suicidal Tendencies on stage for their show in Glendale, Arizona on the M72 tour last fall. Trujillo co-founded Infectious Grooves with ST’s will also join the band on on guitar. Suicidal Tendencies will also perform in Hawaii, Japan, and European Metal Festivals in 2024. Tickets are available at the link below. Continue reading


Ex-Slipknot Drummer Jay Weinberg and Metallica Bassist Robert Trujillo to Play With Infectious Grooves At Australia’s Byron Bay Bluesfest


Former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg will play his first gig since being fired from the band for Infectious Grooves when they play this year’s Byron Bay Bluesfest on April 1. Former IG members and Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo will also join the band for the gig. Trujillo joined his other former band, Suicidal Tendencies on stage for their show in Glendale, Arizona on the M72 tour last fall. Trujillo co-founded Infectious Grooves with ST’s Mike Muir and Dean Pleasants. Dave Kushner (Velvet Revolver) will also join the band on on guitar. Bluesfest’s 35th anniversary edition will take place at its regular home of Byron Events Farm in Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia. It will run across the Easter long weekend, from March 28 to April 1. Continue reading


Suicidal Tendencies Books Their First Show of 2024 in Hawaii


After a hectic 2023 filled with 40th anniversary shows performing their debut album and greatest hits, Suicidal Tendencies has booked their first show of 2024. The band will perform at The Republik, in Honolulu, HI on February 10th. Tickets are on sale now at the link below. The band is promising another big year, and have been teasing a possible new album is in the works as well. The current lineup of the band features founder and vocalist Mike “Cyco Miko” Muir, long-time guitarist and vocalist Dean Pleasants (Infectious Grooves with Muir), Ben Weinman (The Dillinger Escape Plan) on guitar and, backing vocals, Tye Trujillo (OTTTO) on bass and backing vocals and newest member drummer Greyson Nekrutman, who joined in 2023.Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Lord Of The Lost – Weapons Of Mass Seduction


Ah, Eurovision.

That strangest of competitions where coming last can be as much of a badge of honour as winning. Continue reading


PODCAST: Glacially Musical 161: D.R.I. – “Crossover” Reviewed – A Landmark for Thrash Metal


In our third episode on Dirty Rotten Imbeciles a.k.a. – D.R.I., Nik of Glacially Musical and Keefy of GhostCultMag.com discuss the music and impact of “Crossover!” The album was so killer, they named a Thrash Metal subgenre after it! Nik got a haircut and had no vinyl to check this week. Keefy felt festive, but Nik wasn’t having it!
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Desertfest London 2024 Adds Suicidal Tendencies, Ozric Tentacles, Cancer Bats, Bongripper, Mondo Generator, Nightstalker, Ashenspire, and More


 

Desertfest London proudly welcomes the legendary Suicidal Tendencies to their 2024 event as Roundhouse headliners. Celebrating 40 years since their genre-defying first album, prepare to have your mind Institutionalized! Whilst Desertfest remains synonymous with showcasing the best of stoner, doom and psych for over twelve years, Suicidal Tendencies’ headlining performance will add a new dimension to the festival, bridging the gap between the punk and metal scenes that have inspired countless bands worldwide. Other bands added to the bill include Ozric Tentacles, Cancer Bats, Bongripper, Mondo Generator, Nightstalker, Ashenspire, and more. Taking place Friday 17th May – Sunday 19th May 2024, and weekend tickets now on sale.

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Hellfest 2024 Books Metallica, Foo Fighters, Avenged Sevenfold, Machine Head, Body Count, Biohazard, Mr. Bungle and More


Hellfest, held every year just outside of Paris, in Clisson, France, continues to up the ante every year with forever growing and impressive lineups! Taking place from June 27 to June 30, 2024, Hellfest will once again be four days long and over 200 bands appearing on six stages. For 2024, the headliners for each night will be Avenged Sevenfold, Machine Head, Metallica, and Foo Fighters. The full daily lineups, including one more major band tba, and the ticket link are coming soon!

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Possessed Books Two West Coast Shows with Suicidal Tendencies


 

Death Metal genre founders Possessed has booked two special shows in California for this October celebrating their 40th anniversary. Direct support will come from Suicidal Tendencies, continuing to play their debut album in full and other hits, also in support of their 40 anniversary. The band will play near their hometown of San Francisco on October 19th at the UC Berkeley Theater, and October 28th at Garden Grove in Anaheim, near Los Angeles. Tickers are on sale from the link below. Possessed’s last album was the excellent Revelations of Oblivion in 2019 (Nuclear Blast).It was their first new album in 33 years. Continue reading