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1 week ago | knotfest.com | Ramon Gonzales

Photo by Donna VieringHelmed by multi-talent Jordan Old of 2 Minutes To Late Night, his latest iteration comes in the stylized, metallic noir of Blood Vulture. The project was recently signed to Pure Noise Records and now has confirmed the arrival of the project's debut full length, Die Close. Filed as gothic sludge, the amalgam of well-constructed, dynamic songs anchored by sturdy riffage and a sinister subtext make for a mysterious, mystifying musical ride that is as brooding as it is brutal.

1 week ago | knotfest.com | Ramon Gonzales

Following a comprehensive campaign marking the silver anniversary of their gamechanging self-titled full length debut, the masked nine of Slipknot will again ride out for a run of European tour dates coinciding with festival season. The monthlong trek will see Slipknot take on several European festival performances as well as a handful of headlining appearances - closing out a healthy run of the region.

1 week ago | knotfest.com | Ramon Gonzales

The almighty Gwar have announced plans to celebrate their 40th anniversary of Earthly inhabitance with the confirmation of their latest attack, The Return of Gor Gor. The multimedia release is set for July 25th via Pit Records and features a collection of three new tracks, four live recordings and a new 32-page graphic novel from the team at Z2 Comics.

1 week ago | knotfest.com | Ramon Gonzales

Photo by Yusuke TakagiA legendary one-two has been unveiled for the fall touring slate as Judas Priest and the incomparable Alice Cooper have confirmed an epic co-headlining tour set for this September. The 22-date stretch begins September 16th at Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, MS. The trek includes featured stops in Toronto, Austin, Los Angeles, and more before wrapping October 26th in The Woodlands, TX.

1 week ago | knotfest.com | Ramon Gonzales

Further asserting their hardcore ethos and the greater sense of community that has long been synonymous within extreme music, Jonathan Strauss of Neven Eyewear and Pat Sheridan of Fit For An Autopsy are using their platform to take care of their own. Launching Sight For Sound, the initiative aims to provide both prescription and non-prescription eyewear for free of charge for touring musicians and working crew.