thrash metal

Sepultura announces rescheduled North American tour dates for Spring 2022

Sepultura has announced their rescheduled “Quadra Tour” across North America with Sacred Reich, Crowbar, and Art Of Shock.

Initially scheduled as a 2020 run, the North America Quadra Tour 2022 kicks off March 4th in Sacramento, California and makes its way through a month’s worth of shows, ending on April 9th in Berkeley California. Additional support will be provided by Art Of Shock. All tickets previously purchased for the 2020 dates, will be honored.

Sacred Oath to sign with Wormholedeath for the worldwide release of their new album “Return of the Dragon”

Legendary Connecticut Power-Thrashers Sacred Oath signed a licensing deal with Wormholedeath for their album “Return of the Dragon” due for release on on November 19th, 2021, worldwide.

Rob Thorne, lead singer Sacred Oath, states:

Criminal to release new studio album “Sacrificio” on September 17th 2021

On September 17th, 2021, Criminal will release their new album, “Sacrificio”, via Metal Blade Records. 

For a first preview of “Sacrificio”, a video for the new single, “Zona De Sacrificio” (directed by Carlos Toro of Abysmo Films, who has previously worked with Kreator, Arch Enemy, Rob Halford, etc.), can be viewed below.

Pre-ordered “Sacrificio”, here, in the following formats:

Bloodstock Festival 2021 weekend tickets sell out - more details revealed

Bloodstock is excited to announce that weekend tickets to this Summer’s festival are now SOLD OUT! A limited number of one day tickets are still available for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with the latter day’s availability now very limited, so move fast if you wanna see Judas Priest! Anyone missing the boat or wanting to sell their ticket due to changing circumstances, can check here for official re-sales.

Countdown to Bloodstock Festival 2021

There’s just 41 days to Bloodstock 2021! We’re counting down the hours before Catton Park opens the gates to the biggest - and longest, at 5 days - metal party of the year!  
 
First we have some bad, but also, good news! A few more international bands are experiencing issues with travel and logistics and have had to cancel, but we’ve secured some fantastic replacements from UK shores. 
 

Bloodstock Festival share more Jagermeister Stage additions

While we all wait patiently for the final lockdown restrictions to be eased, Bloodstock HQ remains busier than ever finalising details for this year’s event. We know everyone is more than ready for a hellaciously good time with their friends in the sunshine and tickets are moving fast now, don’t miss your chance to grab yours before you can't!

Vio-Lence announces new EP “Let the World Burn” - due out in early 2022

Last year, Vio-Lence released a digital single - “California Uber Alles” (a cover version of the Dead Kennedys classic!) - via Metal Blade Records. After giving fans a taste of what’s to come, the band is now ready to announce their upcoming EP: “Let the World Burn” - their first original release since 1993’s ”Nothing to Gain”!

Anthrax announces worldwide livestream event on Saturday July 17th 2021

The countdown to July 18th, the 40th anniversary of thrash/metal legends Anthrax is well underway and heading towards the big finale. A special worldwide livestream event, presented by Danny Wimmer Presents and originating from Los Angeles, will kick off in the UK on Saturday July 17th, 2021, starting at Midnight BST. Check out the trailer below.