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Photo Credit: BLKIIBLK MEGADETH lead Vocalist, DAVE MUSTAINE, has revealed in a social post to his worldwide fanbase and Cyber Army that his forthcoming album will be the final MEGADETH studio album of his career. MUSTAINE shared the announcement via his alter ego,  Vic Rattlehead . MUSTAINE also revealed that the band will embark on a worldwide farewell tour next year. Next year, MUSTAINE will release his memoirs, with more details to follow in the coming months.  Dave Mustaine revealed to his followers, “There are so many musicians that have come to the end of their career, whether accidental or intentional. Most of them don't get to go out on their own terms on top, and that's where I'm at in my life right now. I have travelled the world and have made millions upon millions of fans, and the hardest part of all of this is saying goodbye to them. DAVE adds, “ We can't wait for you to hear this album and see us on tour. If there was ever a perfect time for us to put...

Photo Credit: Remi Thebault Edited by Anselm Anderson Toronto-based indie folk-rock outfit Octoberman  returns with Chutes, their seventh full-length album, due later this year on Ishmalia Records The band has marked the news with the release of its advance single and video, “Harry Nilsson,” out Today. The track draws inspiration from the late singer’s iconic take on “Without You.” “I had recently lost my mother, so I was hyper-aware of mortality and how things can turn on a dime, ” says songwriter Marc Morrissette. “ Losing an ever-present person in your life makes you more afraid of it happening again, especially as a father and husband. In the end, it’s like losing a part of yourself that never comes back.” The band's brand of jangly pop and daydreaming soundscapes is on display in the single’s video, which pairs the song’s airy, powder-soft tones with faux vintage footage from filmmaker and extreme skier Nick Steers . “I remembered a conversation with Nick about th...

  'Doctors of Space 'Fusing Your Synapses' Art coverwork Words by Anselm Anderson The space rock band Doctors of Space has released their latest collection of mind-bending tracks titled 'Fusing Your Synapses.' This album features over seventy minutes of both older remixes and new electronic songs. The album addresses current socio-political issues from around the world, including topics such as war, corruption, and politics. All tracks were mixed and recorded in Portugal between 2022-24 by Doctor Space. Doctors of Space is the duo of DR Martin Weaver and DR Space AKA Scott Heller. The duo formed in 2021 with a love for recording jam sessions of Space rock. Social Media Links https://doctorsofspace.bandcamp.com/album/mind-surgery

Edited by Anselm Anderson Japanese doom metal act HEBI KATANA  will release their fourth studio album "Imperfection" on July 25th via Ripple Music. Today, they unveil their debut single "Dead Horse Requiem".  Click below to watch Hebi Katana's new video.      Listen to the single on all streaming services New listeners to the band from Tokyo will be interested to know they blend wabi-sabi (Japanese traditional acceptance of transience and imperfection) with heavy doom sounds. Their 2023 album “III” was critically acclaimed in Japan and beyond and ranked #7 on the influential Doom Chart s for December 2023, while being labelled a 'deadly force' in the US. Formed in 2020 , HEBI KATANA released their self-titled debut album during the same year. They quickly became a formidable force in Japan with their authentic doom/stoner sound and dark and mellow heavy rock sound. Hebi Katana soon established their sound as “Tokyo Samurai Doom”, releasing their secon...

Photo courtesy of Karen Rew BENEDICTION RELEASES VIDEO FOR NEWEST SINGLE, 'ENGINES OF WAR' + ALBUM PRE-ORDER FOR RAVAGE OF EMPIRES STARTS TODAY Transcribed by Anselm Anderson Legendary British death metal band Benediction is back with a new single from their upcoming album, "Ravage of Empires." Today, they released the powerful track "Engines of War." On April 4th, they will launch the follow-up to their 2020 comeback album, "Scriptures," via Nuclear Blast Records. The album will feature the iconic growls of vocalist Dave Ingram, set against pummeling riffs and grooves. As of today, "Ravage of Empires" is available for pre-order on CD, LP, and as a digital album. More information on the physical formats is provided below. BENEDICTION has released a new music video today, shot by Martin Goltermann. PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE RAVAGE OF EMPIRES: https://benediction.bfan.link/ravage-of-empires STREAM 'ENGINES OF WAR': https://benediction.bfan...