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Frozen Soul are one of the most exciting bands in death metal right now - and it turns out MCR's Gerard Way agrees!

Chicago metal legend Shaun Glass has died at the age of 57. Glass, who has played with a number of acclaimed metal bands over the past four decades, including SOIL, BROKEN HOPE, SINDROME, TERMINAL DEATH, DIRGE WITHIN, THE BLOODLINE and, more recently, REPENTANCE, passed away on July 1, a month after...

It’s just about time for the annual Inkcarceration Music Tattoo Festival to take over the historic Ohio State Reformatory grounds in Mansfield, Ohio. And as you may expect by now, the organizers have once again curated a lineup celebrating all things heavy. Set to host more than 65 artists between July 17th-19th, the latest iteration of Inkcarceration has massive headlining sets from nu-metal vets Disturbed and Limp Bizkit, as well as modern metal heavyweights Bad Omens. On top of that, you’ve got big-time appearances on deck from Gojira, Ice Nine Kills, Lorna Shore, Poppy, Papa Roach, Motionless in White and many more. It’s a murderer’s row of heavy hitters, but don’t forget that each day also features a number of up-and-comers taking a swing at becoming your new favorite band. Ahead of the fest, Revolver is spotlighting the rising stars bringing danger, groove and harmony to the Ohio State Reformatory this year. 156/Silence Hard work pays off, because after more than 10 years in the game, long-running Pennsylvania metalcore outfit 156/Silence are having a major moment in 2026. Their rise has not gone unnoticed by Revolver or our readers, who voted the band one of the breakout acts of the year so far. 156/Silence built some serious steam while out on the road as one of the opening acts on Thornhill’s “Mercia Tour,” and they’ve kept the momentum going with the two bombastically heavy and melodic previews of their forthcoming sixth album, From a Distance. In other words: It’s been a momentous 2026 for 156/Silence to date, but we see even bigger things for them in the not-so-distant future. Fox Lake Denver-made hardcore rap-rockers Fox Lake will definitely be cranking up the intensity during their Inkcarceration appearance. The fiery sound of last year’s New World Heat is full of all-terrain breakdowns and braggadocios, Bizkit-esque swagger raps. Songs like the nu-bruised “Cold Hard Truth” and “Freestyle” have made waves in the scene and beyond — whether packing out pits on their recent tour with Thornhill, or causing a TiKTok trend while kids replicated Nathan Johnson’s dagger-eyed mosh calls. Expect to get pummeled by Fox Lake’s adrenalized, “all gas, no brakes” energy. Guilt Trip There’s going to be a ton of tough decisions to make while cruising between the various Inkcarceration stages, and the truth is you may not end up seeing every single band on the bill. Might we suggest, though, that you may feel some shame over missing Mancunian metallic-hardcore quintet Guilt Trip. The group are crossing the pond to pound the ground with the ten-ton hammering sound of their Armour of Angels album, which specializes in Machine Head-esque harmonics, Monster Energy-powered beatdown grooves and in-your-face vocals. If you hadn t already, it s time to get down in the dirt with Guilt Trip, who are likewise touring North America all summer long with Dying Wish. Killstreak We got gamercore outfit Killstreak’s Inkcarceration set before Grand Theft Auto 6. Killstreak’s homestate performance is primed to turn Mansfield into Vice City right about the time they speed into their recent, GTA-saluting “S.O.L.” track — a franchise-builder full of big brees, curb-stomped moshes and AR-grade double-kicks. They’ve also unlocked the cheat code for gaming-themed heaviness while riffing on Dead Space, Dungeon Keeper 2 and the Legend of Zelda. Turn off the console, put the controller down and get in the pit for Killstreak, who perform on the final day of Inkcarceration. Static Dress Static Dress suggested that “nostalgia kills” when they teamed-up with Underoath for their collaborative single of the same name. It’s a credo the U.K. quartet abide by throughout their newly delivered and forward-thinking injury episode album, a record that certainly dishes out its fair share of scream-heavy post-hardcore, while also fleshing out Static Dress’ sound with glossy pop hooks, numb-skullish metal groove, screamo sass, and maybe even a slice of subversive ska upstroking. It’s made them a creative force to be reckoned with, and fans all over the world have already started to cling tight to Static Dress’ chameleon-esque aesthetic. Grab a hold and enjoy the ride.

Ozzy Osbourne's iconic throne, last seen at the "Back To The Beginning" concert, is now on display at Birmingham Museum Art Gallery in his home city to coincide with the anniversary of his final gig and his death in July last year. The black gothic-style throne is a special addition to the fre...

In a new interview with Baby Huey of the 107.7 The Bone radio station, KILLSWITH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach spoke about whether he and his bandmates still like putting out full-length albums or if they are starting to think about maybe focusing on singles going forward. Jesse said (as transcribed b...

Machine Head chose to receive ceremonial keys instead of city keys, according to sources, while in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Tim Keller has previously given keys to the city to Judas Priest and Iron Maiden and been spotted in Soulfly merch

Machine Head recently met with Albuquerque mayor Tim Keller during the band's stop in the New Mexico city. Keller has long shown support for heavy music artists passing through Albuquerque, previously honoring the l...

Albuquerque metalhead mayor strikes again.

By David E. Gehlke Death metal's extraordinary longevity and continued relevance are exemplified by the consistency of its legacy acts (CANNIBAL CORPSE, OBITUARY),brilliant left-field artists (BLOOD INCANTATION) and its next wave of bands who are likely to hold down the fort for decades to come, na...

Machine Head is currently on the road with Killswitch Engage for their tour around the United States of America.

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and his solo band, GENE SIMMONS BAND, played a headlining concert Friday night (June 19) at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton, California. Joining them on stage for a performance of the KISS classic "War Machine" was former MACHINE HEAD and current KERRY KING g...

Prominent progressive metal label Sensory Records has announced the signing of LAZARUS EFFECT, the new solo project of former SYMPHONY X bassist Thomas Miller. "I'm very excited to announce, after years of contemplating and eventually writing and recording my first solo project, the signing to Senso...

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Machine Head frontman Robb Flynn is a Meshuggah mega-fan – so we asked him to interview metal’s most complex band

Machine Head have recruited guitarist Ben Eller as a fill-in for their current U.S. run with Killswitch Engage.Robb Flynn shared the news Wednesday, June 03rd, noting Eller had limited time to get up to speed. In th...

Machine Head have put guitarist Ben Eller to the test by having him join them on their current North American tour without much prep time.

Machine Head’s Robb Flynn looks back on the making of his band’s classic debut

Fan-filmed video of MACHINE HEAD's June 3 performance at The Fillmore in Detroit, Michigan can be seen below (courtesy of Front Row Bobby). It marked the band's first full concert with new touring guitarist Ben Eller, a YouTuber and session musician who previously toured with MASTODON after the depa...